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Jean K. Silver

@jeanksilver.bsky.social
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A lover of all things fantasy ✨ I post writing advice & insights on YouTube :) linktr.ee/JeanKSilver

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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
So I got 2 pieces of fanart during our community live read of Catalyst yesterday. I don't think the contrast could be any more perfect. ✨ Ty cris and sammysamsamsama on IG for the art! #fantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy #books
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
My habit tracker for January 2025! I'm absoluely obsessed with this format 👀 Give it a try! #bulletjournal
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Some fates are worse than death - Aurelia's immortal lover had lived through most of them. (What else can she do, then, but pray to literal Death to claim him? She'll bear Vlad’s curse, if that's what it takes. A life for a life. A soul for a soul.) #romantasy #enemiestolovers #angst #WIPSnips
“I beg you, Queen of Shadow - reap his soul!” Aurelia’s voice broke. “I can’t save him from what lies ahead. I can’t protect him from my sister’s disparity.” What a pathetic plea; she couldn’t even stop crying long enough to voice it properly. “I’ll bear his curse on his behalf.” Aurelia breathed the words just loud enough for them to be clear. “Please, Dark Lady. Spare him. I’ll take on his Fate. Please.”
Vlad shifted in her arms.
No. No. No.
‘Die.’ She pleaded internally. ‘Don’t rise. Please. Take me instead - please.’
Aurelia didn’t fight him when he moved away from her. She didn’t look at him as he rose.
Nadia’s people were upon them. Any attempts to run now would be futile.
“I love you.” She murmured to no one but herself as she heard hooves approaching. “I love you, Vladimir of Austorin. My soul is yours.”
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Any tea enthusiasts over here? 👀
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
I finally did it!! Check out my 2025 #bujo setup video (linked as a comment below!)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
The Weekly Log of my #bujo - before & after my plans changed lol That's why we use whiteout!! Life is fluid! It's ok if the #journal looks a bit messy as long as it still serves our needs :) It's a tool for US to use, not to serve ✨ Have a lovely rest of your weekend, friends! ♥️
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
"War notoriously bars people from following their feelings but that doesn’t mean you need to disregard them. Besides, it is NEVER wrong to feel love.” Aurelia must choose: save her people from her sister... or save her sister from herself. She can't do both. 🥲 #WIPSnips #romantasy #angst
“Oh, Aurelia.” Her mother leaned forward to pull her into a tight hug that she melted into immediately, quietly shaking against the woman’s shoulder. “You wear such a brave face. When was the last time you let yourself simply feel like this? You can’t let yourself bottle up your emotions.”
“Even if they’re horrible?” She sniffled.
“Your emotions are what they are.” Argued the other chronos. “How can they be horrible? You can’t fight your heart, my sweet, only acknowledge its plea. War notoriously bars people from following their feelings but that doesn’t mean you need to disregard them. Besides, it is never wrong to feel love.”
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Help I'm being overfed by my babushka (I'm not actually complaining. Blinchiki are the most delicious food in all of existence and she learned how to make them vegan for me. MY SLAVIC GRANDMOTHER is willingly desecrating her #food by making it #vegan. If this isn't love idk what is.)
A plate of food: salad, cabbage, potatoes with garlic, blinchiki
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Doing your best is really the most we can expect or even ask from ourselves. It's hard to remember when failure stings like a physical blow, but it's no less true. Don't be too harsh on yourself ❤️ (I'm live Monday-Thursday + Sundays! Come study with me!) #motivation #mentalhealth #mindset
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Changebringer is a story of two people who save the world - a King who stands in the light and his Queen who treads the shadows. To his people, she's just another of his subjects. (To her sister, who wants the crown for herself - Aurelia is the King's true strength.) #WIPSnips #romantasy #angst
“I miss the time when you’d shamelessly flirt with me.” She grumbled as he led her to the command tent. 
“My, darling.” Vlad leaned closer to her, his tone growing low and sultry. “Would you prefer it if I-”
“No.” Aurelia spat the word like it seared her tongue, raising her hand to her heated face. “Maker, you’re incorrigible.”
“You’d not have me any other way.” He entwined his fingers with hers.
“I would not.” Aurelia confirmed, giving his hand a squeeze.
There were many eyes on them - on the king who survived chasing a dragon and his lover who could walk beside him as if they were equals. Some of the eyes, inevitably, would deliver the sight to Nadia: Aurelia’s appearance was distinct enough that her sister would doubtlessly know it was her.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I'm growing my hair out again and it's MISERABLE Not because it takes ages to dry. Not because now I gotta style it But because THERE'S HAIR EVERYWHERE AT ALL TIMES Long haired people, HELP. How do I keep my pillowcase hair-free???
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
First week of study streams DONE 💪 It'll still take some getting used to but I'm SO GLAD I chose this route. I met some lovely people today & I feel so ENERGIZED! I hope you all have a lovely rest of your week! #studywithme #journal #studymotivation
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The Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 03/12/2024
Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community. Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Quick question - what happens when #enemiestolovers meets time travel? Well, you get a messy situation where she's HIS enemy when she already loves HIM & he's HER enemy when he loves HER Oops. I migh've sprinkled some angst between the pages. #WIPSnips #romantasy #writer
She used the last of her diminishing strength to pull Vladimir back towards herself, tearing an enraged cry from the vampire’s throat. He claimed the opportunity to punch her ribs hard enough for Aurelia to hear something crack, then knocked his forehead against hers with power that disoriented him as much as it did her.
She couldn’t keep this up nor could she truly subdue a man so determined to throw himself into a Rift. Holding onto Vladimir would only ensure that Aurelia perished alongside him and, as much as she didn’t want to leave him to die, the chronos had no intention to forfeit her own life in a doomed effort to spare his.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Journaling time used to be SUCH a chore - what do I write? WHY do I write? Is it really worth the cramping in my hand? It is. It REALLY is. My anxiety is somewhat subdued. It's easier to focus during the day. I get excuses to go out & drink apple cider :) #journal #cafe #cozy
Cozy coffee shop; a wooden table, with two colorful journals and two hot drinks on top
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I've had a lot of things that were worth celebrating these past few weeks :)
An handmade envelope with stickers of cute dogs on them. Text: "I wrote a litter yesterday. Check out the good bois defending it"
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Their first kiss 🥹 Q: how much angst can an author fit into ONE doomed romance between a time-traveler and an immortal? A: YES. (your honor I'm obsessed with them, @litagents-of-bluesky🦋 PLS pick up this novel) #WIPSnips #amquerying #writer
He owed her a kiss. It was past time for her to collect. 

Aurelia poured everything into it: her ache on his behalf made her kiss him softly, as if he was made of glass, caressing his lips slowly as to not agitate the many cracks and shatter him. Her wish to soothe his hurts had her running her fingers along his cheeks, jaw, neck and shoulders, seeking to relieve some of the tension there. The pain that had settled in her chest when he confessed the true magnitude of his suffering forced a renewed wave of tears to her eyes, the salt reaching their joined lips and dispersing the sweet taste of him.
Vlad melted under her touch for a few long seconds before weaving his fingers into her hair and pulling her closer, breathing a sigh of relief against her mouth - as if she’d just taken on some of his burden, claiming it as her own.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
My December #bulletjournal spread! 📒 It is, as usual: - super simple - super #minimalist - incredibly easy to maintain :) My journal is my second brain & I couldn't do what I do without it. I hope you all have a lovely, productive, enjoyable month! ♥️
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Returning to my #university as a graduate was surreal. I forgot how beautiful it was. How green, how warm, how welcoming. I was too focused on surviving my studies to really enjoy it at the time so I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience it anew. I'm proud of myself for persevering. :)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
Food is the #1 cause for dips in my productivity. There's so much I want to do, to achieve, to CREATE, but I can't do that if I'm hungry. If I were to guess - YOU can't, either. So I hope you get a chance to eat something delicious and filling today. ♥️ (recipe below)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
Who's that person swearing they're not gonna burn out as they take on yet ANOTHER creative project? Couldn't be me. I've learned my lesson! (I have NOT.)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
A friend got a puppy today & he's the CUTEST little boy But she lives half a world away so I won't get to play with him anytime soon :((
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
I gotta learn how to make shorter vids or ones that require less editing in general The next vid I'll be uploading took 30 hours :((
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 03/11/2024
What do you do when your dumbass, immortal boyfriend puts himself in danger? You pick the lock on your handcuffs so you can punch some sense into him, of course. #WIPSnips #fantasy #romance
She needed to buy time.
“Please don’t do this.” Aurelia pleaded, shuffling forward in an attempt to subtly conceal her bound hand from his view. “I know your kind is durable but there are at least a dozen witches in that coven. They will kill you-”
He snorted. “They’re welcome to try.”
“It’s not funny!” The chronos hissed as she began feeling around the familiar lock with her other hand, having discarded the dagger. She needed to be quiet; one scratch of metal upon metal and the vampire would be gone.
“Please.” Aurelia repeated, her voice breaking as she spoke the word. “Please. Don’t make me watch you die.”
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
A minimalist #bulletjournal spread for November 🍂 My goals for this month are to actually keep up with all my habits & not overwork myself. What do YOU want to achieve this November? 🤔 #bujo #bujospread #minimalistbujo
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
I haven't seen a fat cat in literally months & I think their absence might be detrimental to my mental health
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🌋 volgy🌋 @volgotha.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
summoning circle, hope this works 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 A cure 🕯 For being clums- 🔥 🕯 Ah shit 🔥 Ah no 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 Oh no oh no 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
Imagine finally finding the love of your life again... Only for her to not even KNOW you. (Changebringer is a romance between a time-traveler & an immortal. #angst galore) #WIPSnips #fantasy #writer
“You don’t know me.” He repeated, half awed, half panicked. “I-Ha.” 
Then, the vampire began to chuckle. 
Aurelia watched as his soft laughter grew louder and more strained until it couldn’t be classified as anything short of maniacal. The vampire ran a hand through his hair and closed his eyes, making no attempt to hide the tears gathering at their corners. “No wonder you fucking hate me, Sunshine, if your first impression of me is that of a helpless drunkard.” He said between breaths, the words as void of mirth as his laughter. “I should’ve fucking known.”
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
That feeling when you're doing something cool but can't tell ANYONE about it & it drives you nuts 🫠
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
Aurelia has to choose: save the world from her sister, or save Nadia from herself. (With each atrocity she commits, the choice becomes infinitely harder.) I'm REALLY enjoying the #WIPSnips prompts. Tysm @roseevenstar.bsky.social!! #fantasy #writer
“Again you foil me, sister.” Nadia’s voice was nothing Aurelia recognized - soft and buttery and dangerous. She stepped through the portal like the travel didn’t hinder her one bit, fixing her headscarf with blackened fingers before looking down at Aurelia.
There were no words to describe the terror saturating every last inch of her body. She coudn’t move, couldn’t even breathe, and would’ve stood there staring at a woman that was once her little sister endlessly if Ianthe hadn’t set her sword under her armpit to pull Aurelia back alongside her. She must’ve been screaming, too, judging by her wide open mouth and the fury in her eyes, but Aurelia heard nothing over the static in her ears.
She ran. Obediently, helplessly, she ran.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
I passed out for the first time after a standard blood donation a couple years ago. It was scary af tbh but all I could think about was "huh, I know how to write the symptoms of severe bloodloss now!" & I do. I'm great at it now. Worth it. 🤣 #fantasy #writer
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
Friendly reminder that this monstrosity of an #orotsu #naruto #fanfic, which WILL end up being over 400k words long, was intended to be a short, sweet spicy story. & then fantasy politics happened. As always. 🤦
Stats:
Published:2022-08-06 Updated:2024-10-20 Words:377,162 Chapters:138/149 Comments:9,322 Kudos:7,486 Bookmarks:2,369 Hits:367,165

The Thousand-Armed Goddess of Mercy
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
I should never, ever, EVER be allowed near coffee Ever again
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
Rooting out the traitors 🔪🔪🔪 When unsure which of your people is lying... Start with whoever might gain the most from doing so. #WIPSnips
“Then take the oath.”
“You claim to trust me yet you set me apart from the others.” Mateo accused her.
“I do.” Aurelia agreed immediately. “There have been no groups sent out to find us stragglers; we’ve met no opposition on our way here. Nadia has no need of us and is recuperating rather than launch another offensive. You can’t deny that, out of all of us, you stand to gain the most by turning coat.”
“That’s absurd-”
“Why pursue the chronos not trapped in her web when we’d offer ourselves up to her.” Nikolai caught on quickly. “Your gift allowed you to locate us and you’d latched onto a chronos strong-willed enough to gather us.”
“I am not a traitor!”
“Take the oath, brother.” Aurelia insisted, releasing him.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I recently started dabbling in YT vids with writing advice & insights and it's been really rewarding so far :)
Discord Message that says: Well it’s all thanks to you and your videos I decided that I was never going to progress without writing and now I’m 27,000 words deep
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
The classic "We're the same, you and I", but: (a) they're sisters (b) the protagonist starts off as a justice-obsessed paragon & ends up as morally gray as the antagonist. Double ouch on that one #WIPSnips
“I’m sorry.” She offered earnestly. “I’m not the person I wanted to be, either.”
Aurelia embarked on her Journey full of hope and starved for justice, filled to the brim with the desire to do what’s right. Black and white. Everything was gloriously black or white.
The world had smacked her around until she could see nothing but shades of gray. There were no ‘right’ choices. There was no true justice. She could only strive to do her best - even if it would have her sacrifice innocents. Even if she had to slay her own kin. Even if she had to become a monster in her own mother’s eyes.
Her and Nadia weren’t so different, after all.
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Roxi Horror 💀🌸 @roxiqt.com · 25/10/2024
Black cats are not bad luck. If you see a black cat & something bad happens after, it's because you have bad vibes, dude. The worst vibes, pal. Rancid vibes, bro.
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I feel mean cause I'm unfollowing a bunch of people so I'll explain: I don't want any politics on my feed. None. So if I see them, I run to the other direction It's not personal, just me protecting my sanity :) (same for people I don't follow back; that's why. I'm sorry)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I work better when I'm in unfamiliar places So I grabbed my laptop, got my daily dose of caffeine & did a 💩 ton of editing to my first 10 pages. Again. & I'll keep doing it until I'm agented. #amquerying
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
I have an ego when it comes to working out. I won't do the "easier" version of an exercise because I'm a conceited baby ig Well, I injured my shoulder because of it & stuck to on-the-wall push-ups ever since. Guess what happened? I got stronger. Quickly. And I didn't agitate my injury Smh 🤦
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Zenith 🦋🌸 Tragedy VArtist @tragicheroine.com · 21/10/2024
My Bluesky timeline rn feels like we’re all in kindergarten doing show and tell in the best way possible. No arguing, no drama, just “hello my name is ____ and look at what I made!”
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
One Piece Fan Letter made me remember why I fell in love with OP to begin with What a masterpiece
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
I wonder if I can cultivate a feed that has 99% art (in various forms - music, drawing, games, writing) 1% random and 0% politics 🤔
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
OK so I want to get to know everyone. Here's a question that will tell me EVERYTHING I need to know about you: Who was the first fictional character you fell in love with?
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Introducing two characters from the novel I #amquerying right now - Aurelia and her sister, Nadia. They agree on the goal. They don't, however, agree on the sacrifices they'll make to get there. (PS I'm NOT an artist and am, therefore, EXTREMELY proud of this lol)
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
51 minutes. It took me 51 minutes until I encountered someone bashing writers who refuse to use AI. Bruh
Screenshot of my bluesky profile with the writing "welcome, friend! You joined bluesky 51 minutes ago"
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MILO !!!!! @mintiliciouss.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
god I love writing. I hate it. Why can’t it just write itself. i want to write forever. I never want to write again. I’m going to eat this script
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Jean K. Silver @jeanksilver.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Hi, I just got here ✨ I figured I'd introduce myself: I'm Silver, a writer focusing on fantasy & romance. I'm really, REALLY looking to meeting everyone over here :) If you're a book lover, a writer, an artist or any sort of creative - I want to follow you! Help me build my feed from scratch 👀
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