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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

After much initial stressing I am 23 chapters into reviewing edits from my editor. Only 10 to go!!!

Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The stress of the time in between giving your manuscript to your editor, and waiting to get the first round of feedback 🥵

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I've sent my manuscript to my editor!! My very first proper fiction edit!! Wahhhh! #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I can feel spring is in the air down here in Aus, my friends!!! Cmon warmer weather!!

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I've not written anything for the past 3 weeks and I have felt horrendous. In the last day or so I started writing again (not much, just little bits) and the way I feel has completely shifted.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It's been too long since I've completed a #furiousfiction submission with the Australian Writers' Centre! Here is what I submitted just this weekend: jessknaus.blog/2026/08/08/t...

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The Half-Size Door (Furious Fiction entry, August 2026)

Here’s my 500-word submission for this months’ Furious Fuction competition!

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Won't lie - have been a bit down in the dumps in recent weeks. Writing and reading is suchhhh a great way to reconnect, recentre and process my experience. Anyone else? #booksky

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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The image is of a four panel comic.
The first panel shows Sarah, the protagonist, as a child. Off panel, someone says to her, “Enjoy your youth!”
The second panel shows child Sarah again, now frowning. The person off panel continues, saying “After you’re 30 you’ll be old and your life will basically be over.”
Before the last two panels there is text that reads “LIFE AFTER I TURNED 30.”
The third panel shows adult Sarah opening a door.
The fourth panel shows the door opens to a beautiful field with flowers, a rainbow, and a pond. Sarah says “Wait what.”

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Here's an early look at my debut novel and soundtrack set to come out in 2027! #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm a little late to the Yellowstone party (one more season to go), but holy heck. Beth is a brilliantly written character!! So much trauma and grief and fiestiness and hope and complexity.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The way my body reacts viscerally when I see an AI ad, hear an AI song or see an AI flyer 🤬🤬🤬

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

When Jurassic Park III is on free-to-air, you watch it. RIP Sam Neill 💗

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I'm in that funny limbo where I'm waiting for my editor to start editing my debut novel (kick off in a few weeks). I've started drafting my next book and man, it's much stronger this time around. The more you write!! #booksky

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It’s so important to remind people that we can do good smart things that help and don’t hurt.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

You know you're getting older when you choose holiday destinations based on the amount of nature trails, wetlands, animal preservation centres and mountains you can climb.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Best “remove glasses to look at something unbelievable” in cinema history.

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Jurassic Park: Dr. Grant's Surprise

Alt: Jurassic Park: Dr. Grant's Surprise

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I'm about 50% of the way through Outlander book 8 - Written in My Own Heart's Blood. Really enjoying this one so far but man oh man, Gabaldon edits nothing out of her books 😂 #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Have been carrying this around the house, reading a paragraph here, a paragraph there. Enjoying it!! Fans of Andy Weir will enjoy it. #booksky #scifi #sciencefiction

A hand holds a paperback book written by R Max Tillsley, called The Last Cruiseship. Cover has a spaceship in battle on the front.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I've booked my debut novel in with my editor!! I'm equal parts excited/scared/celebrating/sweating 😅 #booksky

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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

YES!!!

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I could go back to being an employee at Video Ezy and Blockbuster in a heartbeat. A quick rush of customers, shows constantly playing on the TV, getting to know movie titles by archiving them constantly. The simplest, most enjoyable job EVER. #movies #dvd #blockbuster

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Is anyone else switching to physical media again? Physical books/DVDs/CDs?? Soooo over streaming services. #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Audiobooks make household chores SO much better!! What giant pile of laundry?!?! #booksky #audiobook

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

*me stretching like I'm about to run a marathon* You: 'hey, what are you doing?' Me: 'about to start reading Outlander book 8' #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Things authors would rather do than share a first draft with someone for feedback: - wear socks over sandy feet - walk around with a wedgie all day - have food stuck between their teeth all day Facts. #booksky

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

2027 is going to be a big year! My debut novel and its soundtrack are well underway! #booksky

A circle in the top left says 'coming in 2027'. To the right is a 3D book cover of my debut novel that says 'coming soon', to the left is a soundtrack cover that says 'coming soon'

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Free software and services I've used writing my debut novel and its soundtrack: - Reedsy (writing) - Scribe (typesetting) - Gimp (design) - Canva (design) - free subscription - Unsplash & Pexels (photography) - Shotcut (videography) - Cakewalk Sonar (audio production) #bookthreads

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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"The World Cup is proof that, if it weren't for our leaders, the vast majority of people around the world would get along just fine." (amouthful_of_cherries/IG) After watching Brazilians show up in kilts, fans celebrating others singing their anthems, & parties, not progroms, I'm inclined to agree.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Loving this fantasy/historical fiction book by Aussie author, Anna Lauten! www.amazon.com.au/Dragon-Silve... #booksky #fantasy #fantasyfiction

The cover of the book Dragon Silver by Anna Lauten. A woman in Roman looking clothing holds a bow and arrow, surrounded by Vines, with a large dog behind her.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It's time artists and their fans actually owned the art and stories we love and create! I recently wrote a blog about how digital streaming and digital services have too much power over the art ans entertainment we enjoy: jessknaus.blog/2025/10/04/w... #books #movies #art #creativity

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Why more of us are leaving streaming behind: the push to own art again

It’s time we were allowed to own our favourite stories and art again, without a monthly subscription, with proper reward for creatives and without fear of tampering or infringement.

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Jess Knaus - fantasy/sci-fi author @jaykcreates.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Hey Bluesky! I'm new here. I'm an Aussie, writing my debut fantasy/sci-fi novel 📚🔮 If you love those genres let's be friends! #book #books #fantasy #fantasybooks #scifi #scifibook

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