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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What constitutes an OC to you? Is an OC a character you made that you inserted into someone else's universe? Or is it any character that came from your heart and soul? Where I grew up, any character you made was an "OC," regardless of setting. But I wonder if I'm using that wrong.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Ruby: character-driven fantasy with lots of world building. Ekaf: Romcoms! Preferably something with just a little spice. Tychus: Westerns. And he's mad that we don't make them anymore. Brillante: Morally uncomplicated superhero flicks. The flashier the better!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@discord.com How many times do we have to teach you this fucking lesson

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My health has recovered to a point where not only did I do writing today, I also finished poorly editing another video. Let's goooooo #monsterhunter youtu.be/0tamm8uYU3A

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[Monster Hunter Wilds] Learning Chargeblade Pt 4 - Balahara

YouTube video by Johnny Whoa

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This was shockingly difficult to put together. I've been a gamer all my life. Choosing the 9 that had the biggest impacts on me means a lot of stuff got left in the dust. But I think these would be the 9. my9games.net/en

Guild Wars, Team Fortress 2, Jak 2, Left 4 Dead, Monster Hunter World, Diablo 2, Fallout 3, Pokemon Red, Runescape. These were the games that really shaped me.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I've been playing #Granblue Fantasy Relink while laid up with this bad leg. The base game is a lot of fun, but I would like to have a nice discussion in an isolated location with whomever on the dev team thought the expansion should be a grindy nightmare and turn every fight into fucking Touhou.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Seeing AI art/animation on a book feed on Bluesky of all places is... disheartening to say the least. If you call yourself a creator, you won't touch that. If you call yourself a supporter of the arts, you won't support the clowns who do.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hurt my leg something fierce and I live in America, so I can't get it treated. Looking like I'll be spending a few weeks stuck on the couch with it elevated. Yaaaaay.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

@hiss-graphics.bsky.social You won't remember to do this if I tell you now, but you might remember if you see this the next time you're on BSKY! Post your con commissions you made some awesome art >:C

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ah, Ocarina of Time. Nintendo's Skyrim.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

SNS is getting oils back in Ascendance and I'm just... it's so beautiful. I cannot wait. #mhwilds #monsterhunter

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tell a creative you love what they do today! We all operate on the energy of this meme.

The "happy cat with waffle" meme, in which the cat is the creative, and the waffle says "literally any amount of positive reinforcement"

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

When I want to play Monster Hunter, life gets busy. Life is always busy, but I made the video anyway. (Had time while waiting for an update from my editor) #monsterhunter #monhun #chargeblade #monhunwilds youtu.be/qaDq2yLHnyY

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[Monster Hunter Wilds] Learning Chargeblade Pt 3 - Monkey Madness

YouTube video by Johnny Whoa

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I know of fireworks going off in at least 2 states a literal 1000 miles away from one another right now with no known holidays as the cause. Please tell me a few people have inside information on it happening. Please please please please please

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

$250 for a week's worth of groceries. I know shit's been ridiculous for a while but god DAMN, this is rough.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Someone please fix this skeletal moron's scope. Grim Reaper can't aim for shit this week.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Despite how busy I've been, I knocked out the first draft of a few chapter over these last few weekends. Sometimes you just gotta surround yourself with the right energy to work. And if being locked in an artist alley for hours on end with screaming cosplayers works, then it works. #booksky

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Optimist: the glass is half full Pessimist: The glass is half empty Novelist: the amount of liquid in the glass is not important to the narrative will go unstated.* *If stated, it is Chekhov's Gun.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Finally got to play some MonHun again this week and do some recording. Been so busy lately, it had been over a month! One more convention this weekend, and then finally I should have a day off to dedicate to things next week. Book news soon(tm) as things are progressing!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

With a little over 2 weeks to go, the Backetkit for The Little Trashmaid's animated pilot is almost there! it just needs a little extra shove! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

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The Little Trashmaid - Animated Pilot

The Little Trashmaid is one of the most popular webcomics of all time and... WE WANT TO TURN IT INTO AN ANIMATED SERIES!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Hey, Mike? If no one wants or would opt-in for the service, maybe... maybe don't implement it? Weird thought. I know you've never had a thought in your life, but there, you can have that one. It's on the house.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Made some decisions. Unless something radically changes, Volume 1 will be in print for the holidays this year, or by April of next if we hit any significant delays. Here we go!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our haul from #SteelCityCon this weekend! Many books, much reading to do, wow.

A collection of books from this weekend's convention, including the works of Patrick Michael, A.M. Geever, Gregg Schigiel, Nathan Squiers, and Paul Thayer

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I'm an idiot and forgot to say anything, but @hiss-graphics.bsky.social and I are at #SteelCityCon in #Pittsburgh this weekend! Come see us in artist alley! We're selling her books and her art today, and hopefully Goulinn will be in print by next time! We'll be back in December!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Spent hours researching publishers instead of sleeping. I will regret this in the morning, but the book's off to a few more who feel like a good fit! #fantasy #novel #publishing

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I'm looking for fantasy publishers accepting unagented submissions. I call upon the power of the Internet - anyone out there? #booksky #fantasy #novel #publishers

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I've enjoyed Snazzy's work for years and I've never been disappointed by a commission from them. I could not more strongly recommend an artist, go treat yourself when their commissions open tomorrow!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I've converted another soul to Linux, and somehow it's my dad.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Mine are arranged by "yeah it'll fit here." And then woe be unto me on the day when I get a new book from an author already on the shelf.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I swear that I have plans to do more with and talk about my books - you know, the PURPOSE OF THIS ACCOUNT - but my publisher has vanished AGAIN. So it's back to square 1, yet again.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In rare form, I actually saw a project through to a part 2. It helped that it was fun and that I didn't let myself play any Monster Hunter until I finished this one. #monsterhunter #wilds #chargeblade youtu.be/jRHBZk6eWGw

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[Monster Hunter Wilds] Learning Chargeblade Pt 2 - Quematrice and LalaBarina Were Fun

YouTube video by Johnny Whoa

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The Little Trashmaid @thelittletrashmaid.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We are already working on some cool shorts! 😊 Help bring The Little Trashmaid - Animated Pilot to life~ Now also on Ko-Fi 🐠☕️ ko-fi.com/thelittletra... (if you prefer Paypal) Even the smallest donation will be helpful to reach the final goal! THANK YOU~

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

POV: I, a fool, thought I''d be allowed to spend my Sunday writing

My cat sitting on my chest the instant I open a word document. A tale as old as time.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

@hiss-graphics.bsky.social and I will be at the YWCA Mini-Con tomorrow! Anyone in the Wheeling, WV area should swing by and find us in artists alley!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Went to the library after work yesterday. @hiss-graphics.bsky.social and I got lost just browsing through bookshelves for a while. Visit your local library. It's a place as magical as any book it houses.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This is no where near enough. It needs to be stopped entirely. But it's a good first step, and one I hope my home country takes sooner rather than later.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

@monsterhunter.capcomusa.com Please release Generations Ultimate on PC I HATE playing on the Switch. I'll gladly pay for it again, just let me play on a real system!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

S0s2 is one of my oldest and closest friends and I will forever love her work. Go support this project. If you haven't already heard of The Little Trashmaid, now's your chance to discover it!

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Interested in the readers of #booksky 's take on this. When reading #Fantasy - of any variety - do you prefer one-offs, or series? Shorter books, or longer epics? I love reading longer series, myself. I like seeing the ramifications of each story and how characters grow and change over time.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If they ever release a Monster Hunter game with Rise's palamute mount, Wilds' control scheme and focus mode, World's ecology, and GU's roster and village system, I will die a happy man.

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Every blasted time I post anything on this site or reply to anything I have a horrible, glaring typo somewhere in my post and it GNAWS AT ME LIKE A CANCER THIS IS WHY THERE ARE STILL TYPOS IN THE BOOK AHHHHH

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J W Sproul - Fantasy Author @jwsproul.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Working with my wife to design my book cover. You ever put two creatives in a room and tell them to agree on something? I'd have more luck surviving tonight if we were assembling furniture.

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