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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oldie but goodie ✨ Unfortunately, I can’t show the whole picture because, well, you know. This is an older commission for @leveland.bsky.social and honestly, it still stands as one of my favourite spicy commissions. When I was told that it was set in a nerdy person’s room, I just went. 🤣 #bookart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

13 Days of Monster(s)mash! It’s time for an October prompt list! I have NEVER made one with monsters and that changes NOW. This is for you, my fellow monster lovers. Draw, write, daydream, craft, whatever your heart desires. Get creative and have fun with it #monsterromance #artprompt #writingprompt

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I meant to draw this Halsin piece for Summer Solstice, but laziness took over, so it’s still in progress 🤣 In the meantime, enjoy some closeups of the sketch and line art! The full WIPs can be found on my Patrn. #baldursgate3 #bg3 #halsin #fanart #ttrpg #dndart

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Mariah Ankenman author (she/her) @mariahankenman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Romancing the Vote is here again! Go check out all the amazing items for big including some signed books by yours truly 🥰 www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Signed Romance Books

Auction item 'Signed Romance Books' hosted online at 32auctions.

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy July 🐾🤍

A four-panel comic on a soft sky-blue textured background. In the first three panels, a tiny black cat with determined eyes bounces upward as the words appear one phrase at a time: “I wish,” “your July,” “is full of.” In the final panel, the cat lands with enormous sparkling eyes and a joyful smile beneath the words: “Happy days!”

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🐾🐾🤍

A wide-eyed little black cat with tall, pointy ears peeks up from the bottom right corner, gently holding a small white daisy with a yellow center. Against a soft turquoise textured background, white handwritten text reads: “This little gremlin brought you a flower to let you know that your efforts and the way you’re trying don’t go unnoticed. This little gremlin is proud of you.”

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Sometimes you just need to go sit down at a coffee shop and draw hunky elves. 💁‍♀️🌱 #bg3 #halsin #fanart

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Kitty is sending Blep(sings) to everyone 🐾🤍 #cat #art #blessings

A two-panel comic featuring a fluffy black cat against a soft pastel gradient background of green, pink, and blue.

In the first panel, the cat has its eyes closed and a calm expression. The text reads: “Purrhaps it will all work out so well…”

In the second panel, the cat suddenly appears with enormous sparkling eyes and a tiny pink tongue sticking out in a playful blep. The text continues: “…that you will forget you ever doubted the blepsings would come.”

The joke is a cat-themed twist on “blessings,” replacing it with “blepsings” to reference a cat’s blep (when its tongue sticks out).

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Sometimes all you need is just some good ol’ book art for your day 😌 I have been loving the process of drawing these two for Bea Lyle. I haven’t even read their story yet and I’m already obsessed. Can’t wait to get my hands on the book 😍 #bookart #bookillustration #bookcharacter #characterart

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Kit Meadows @kitmeadows.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Cute but slightly cringy trend that I just had to partake in for my cozy little romance 😆 #booksky #mmromance #queerbookworms

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Definitely check this book out! It's so good, I couldn't put it down! 🥰🙌🏻 This amazing cozy queer romance is so needed these days. 💚🌈 #queerbook #booksky #cozybook #queerromance #mustread

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Kit Meadows @kitmeadows.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

My cozy queer romance books is finally out in the world today! When the world is so busy and terrifying I hope you can find refuge in Springbrook just as Tristan was able to. Slow down, sip on a hot beverage and dive in! 💜 📚 ✨ #booksky #queerbookworms #bookbirthday #romancelandia

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

May Commission slots are open for grabs! 4 slots in total for the whole month. I offer semi-realistic character art from sketches to full coloured pieces. If you don’t know, I also draw spicy art and non-human characters as well as scene illustrations. 👀 #bookart #fanart #dndart #characterart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

For me, reading slow burn romances always hit different. Nothing better than tormenting yourself with all the longing and built up and then you get the WONDERFUL reward at the end 🤣 Then it gets even better when I get to draw it, like this one for @kairunoauthor.bsky.social #slowburn #bookart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Hey peeps! Here's some info for the Spring Sale I have going on for my commissions until April 26! All base prices will have 25% at the end and I offer a few different types of commissions from sketches to full colour. You can find the request sheet in my bio! #bookart #dndart #fanart #characterart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It’s time for a good ol’ Spring Sale! All commissions are 25% off for the next two weeks! From today until April 26. I have 4 slots open! I offer sketches, coloured sketches, line art, flat colours, and full colours. I also do spicy art 👀 The request form link is in my bio! #bookart #dndart #fanart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Throwback to when I drew a bunch of amazing characters for @lunadaye.bsky.social and funnily enough, I'm currently having the pleasure of drawing this same character again 👀✨️ #bookart #bookillustration #characterart #romantasy #fantasyart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The apple of my eye ✨❤️ I have been amazingly busy working on a few commission pieces and this is all I can share of this one for now 👀 It’s a sweet scene for @lunadaye.bsky.social and it’s honestly giving me so many feels! #bookart

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Happy #Caturday! 😸💚 Here are my cute writing assistants lol. Often they're around me as I write (or do anything really lol). Milo is the grey-brown tabby & Nix is the dilute calico. They're the best. 🥰💚 #writesky #authorsky #cats #cute

A grey-brown tabby & a dilute calico sleep beside each other, their backs touching, on a bed with a fluffy, beige blanket & a grey body pillow at the end.

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"Why are you so quiet? What's on your mind?" This: 🥲 (CW: fictional suicidal thoughts) (More info about images below.) #booksky #fantasybooks #queerbooks #gaybooks #mentalhealthrep #writesky

A gloomy, dark photo of a man with short, wavy hair sitting against a wall. His head in his hand and an arrow drawing on the plain wall behind him casts the impression that it's pierced through his head.

Superimposed text from my upcoming M/M fantay book says:

'But what if I don't want to fight?'

Silhouettes of 2 people duelling, 1 with a sword and 1 without.

Superimposed text from my upcoming M/M fantay book says:

'Strike, evade, deflect. Our weapons clash against one another, her stance strong and vicious against my defensive strategy.'

A black & white image of a the back of a shirtless man, holding a dagger above & behind his head. He holds the hilt with both hands, the point directed toward his right shoulder.

Superimposed text from my upcoming M/M fantay book says:

'Defend long enough that it seems like I'm trying, then I can surrender my life to her... I tell myself as I duck under a sweeping swing from her spear.'

A faded image of a man in medieval armour on the ground, holding himself up with an elbow and his other hand. His dark hair hanging down as his face is directed toward the ground. Sunlight shines against his armour's shoulder plates.

Superimposed text from my upcoming M/M fantay book says:

'I'm so tired of all these battles. I don't want to be a fighter.'

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I'm so happy that I got to draw them for you 🙌✨️❤️ I honestly enjoyed drawing this one so much 😍

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day to those who celebrate! 🙌🏻💚 Enjoy the dream-visit kiss of their forbidden love. 😍 #booksky #fantasybooks #queerbooks #ocart #valentinesday

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

THIS DREAMY, GAY BEAUTY!!!! 😍🌈💚 I commissioned @gagakumadraws.bsky.social for character art of Jari (MC - right) & Tiian (LI - left) from my upcoming M/M fantasy book. 🐉🌈 She brought them to life so beautifully! 🥹💖 Best 1st art commission ever! 🤩 #booksky #queerbooks #fantasybooks #ocart #artsky

Artwork done by gagkumadraws, that I commissioned her for, of the main character, Jari, and his love interest, Tiian, from my upcoming M/M fantasy book about a soul reaper banished from the afterlife, only to discover a war brewing that he needs to stop that's set against his home, the very realm he's no longer welcome back to.

The image itself is a dreamy aesthetic, with an indigo galaxy out the blurry window to the left behind Jari & Tiian. Blue wisps and crackles of sparkling energy float across the simple, blurry study they're in that is the background.

Jari is to the right, holding Tiian close as they kiss. His eyes closed and his shoulder length, wavy brown hair tucked behind his pointed ear that has a pitch-black tip that ombre fades into his pale skin. Jari's dark brown wings with white spots furled behind him. He's in his plated soul reaping armour, the pale metal engraved with wing and feather motifs. Beneath his armour are a dark brown tunic and pants, accents of burnt umber brown cloth at his waist and wrapped around his upper arm. His baldric belt, waist belt, straps for his plated armour, & boots are all a deep brown leather. His obsidian sword is strapped to his waist, glistening with the reflections of the blue, dreamy wisps.

Tiian, who is slightly shorter than Jari, tilts his head up a bit as they kiss, and his hand is comfortably on Jari's chest. His auburn hair tied in a low ponytail that drapes over his shoulder, his slightly pointed hair poking out from the loosely tied strands. His dark green robe has intricate golden, leafy vines along the edges and collar, the same pattern faintly along the bottom of the dark sage-green underlayer of his robe. Intricate golden stitching also lines the darker trim of his robe. He's on the tip of his right foot, as if he stepped forward into Jari's arms for the kiss.

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Hello gentle-beings! 👋🏼😸🐉 Finally doing a pinned introduction post. 😝 I'll share links in the comments below to where else you can find me, along with for my books when they're available. ☺️ Thank you for existing, & be your awesome self. 💚🌈 #booksky #writersky #author #fantasybooks #queerbooks

A digital, mostly green & nature themed image of a ripped piece of paper with a faint image of a dragon flying in a circle on it. A rainbow heart piece of tape on the left & a green cat piece of tape on the right pretend to hold the top corners.

Behind the paper is a dark olive green background with ligh olive softly smudged along the top left and bottom right corners heading toward the middle. A tree with bright leaves framing the top corners of the paper & tape.

At the bottom of the image, beneath the ripped bottom edge of the paper, are the roots of the tree. At the bottom left corner is a small piece of paper with lines to look like writing with a green feathered quill writing on it. Beneath it is a yellow-green gemstone with drawn stars near it to denote sparkling, & an open book with green vines, tall teal mushrooms with white spots, & a small mushroom house coming out of it.

The bottom right corner has a sage green crescent moon with white lily of the valley flowers in front of it, & a dark stone with pale veins & a few blue & green flashes in it, a few stars drawn beside it to denote sparkling.

The superimposed text on the paper is in a somewhat fantasy-esque font & is for an introduction post to Kai Runo's author social media. There is an underlined title in a similar font saying:

"The Author".

The rest of the superimposed text beneath says:

"I’m Kai Runo, a queer & disabled fantasy author. I write with the focus on queer rep & joy, eventual happy endings, mental health & disability rep, inclusion, magical adventures, & love of many kinds.

When I’m not writing, I’m reading, playing video games, watching shows/gaming videos, or making some kind of art. You can also often find me enjoying time with my cats."

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Birthday Flash sålê still going, 35% off until Sunday so a perfect reason to give me more characters to draw 👀🤣✨️❤️ #dndart #bookart #dndcommunity #dndcharacter #characterart

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

It’s my Birthday! I have reached the age of 33 and I wanted to celebrate it by both drawing AND running a flash sale! 35% off all commission types, 33 percent for each year in my bones and two extra for each old knee. 🤣 The sale starts now and end in a week, so February 7th! #bookart #dndart #fanart

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

You can be the first to buy Butt Pirates in the New Year, AND you can get it on sale! The ebooks are $0.99, but the trans joy on these pages lasts forever. Buttpirates.carrd.co

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Tempest, Take Me Home

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gagakumadraws @gagakumadraws.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I can't believe it's almost the end of the year already 😱 I wanted to thank you all for the amazing year I have had with you all! My Yuletide sale is on until Dec 31st! So, if you want some character art, I'm your gal 👀✨️ You can find my comms page in the bio. #bookart #dndart #fanart #characterart

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

My wonderful friend made this beautiful art for me for Christmas (Link is a of fave of mine). 🤩🎄 I'm so blessed to have such an amazing & skilled friend like her! 🥹💚 I can't get over how gorgeous this is! 🤩🥰 And head to her account! Her commissions are open & her Yuletide sale is still going. 👀❄️

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Mariah Ankenman author (she/her) @mariahankenman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

RELEASE DAY🥳 It’s release day for Cinderella’s Bargain With The Billionaire. Grab it if you like books with: Opposites Attract Mistaken Identity Forced Proximity POTS rep books2read.com/u/4XM6jL

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Cinderella's Bargain with the Billionaire by Mariah Ankenman

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

I finally was able to afford to get myself a cheaper drawing pad & OMFG I LOVE IT!! 😭💚 I'm dusting off my drawing skills & learning. Working on bringing my queer bois (MC & LI of my WIP) to life while my manuscript goes through final edits. 🥹💚💚 #writesky #queer #booksky #artist #characters

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Writers, name 3 things you will ALWAYS write in your books and 3 things you will NEVER write! Here's mine: Always: 💚Queer characters 💚Main happy endings 💚Magic 3 things I will never write: 💔Grimdark 💔Main tragic endings 💔Sci-fi #booksky #writesky

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Hey. You're doing the best you can, and that matters 💜

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 31: Currently? Universe names. I've also been working more on my world's pantheon. But a decent chunk of time has been trying to find the name that feels ✨right✨ for my fantasy world. It's been harder than I thought lol. 😅 #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right:

JULY WORLDBUILDERS

WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE
1: Current wars in WIP
2: Is the MC involved in a war?
3: Notable generals/commanders
4: Training of troops
5: Squads, formations, tactics
6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare
7: Why did a war start?

WEEK 2: THE SUN
8: Fact about your world’s sun
9: Myths/legends about your sun
10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl?
11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun
12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun
13: Equinox/solstice celebrations
14: Weather where your MC is currently

WEEK 3: FESTIVALS
15: Fun festival
16: Solemn holiday
17: Food for the feast
18: Does the MC participate in festivities?
19: Costumes and games for holiday
20: Celebrated historical figure
21: Public events, contests, games, etc.

WEEK 4: FORESTS
22: Name of forest
23: Does the MC spend time in a forest?
24: Overall vibes of forest
25: Plants or animals in the forest
26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest
27: Resources from forest
28: Any people living in the forest?

EXTRA DAYS
29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild
30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding
31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 30: I don't have enough of a text limit to list them all lol. 😅 But the biggest would be Elder Scrolls, folklore/myths/legends, Frieren, Shadowhunters, plenty of fae & other fantasy/paranormal media of all kinds. 🥰🐉 #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 29: Mostly ambiance audios out that sound like you're in a fairy forest or on a fantasy quest, etc. with some classical "fantasy-like" music. Some video game OST's will spark the worldbuilding vibe for me, as well. 😌 #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 28: Dryads live in the forest. More specifically, the root systems that connect the forest with the massive tree in the heart of the forest. Along with a lone few people, and adventurers will camp in it, ofc. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 27: Depends on the season, etc. But resources from Snowcrest Weald would be mostly wood, herbs, fungi & fruits naturally harvested from it. And a special, magical type of revitalizing berry that's rarely given out by the Dryads. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 26: In my WIP, with the current situation in the mortal realm (brewing war/dangerous weather) & spirit realm (corrupting magic overtaking/spilling out), Jari doesn't hear any myths of Snowcrest Weald, nor see any of its entities. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 25: Typical alpine fauna & flora are found in Snowcrest Weald for the most part. There are some magical creatures also found within its depths, but they tend to be more elusive. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 24: Snowcrest Weald is fairly typical for a northern, alpine forest. Other than the magical trees that can extend their roots & the massive tree at its heart that the Dryads call home, & other magical things like that lol. 😜✨ #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 23: Jari spends quite a decent amount of the WIP in the forest (Snowcrest Weald). Travelling between quests and assignments he ends up going on in Dragola (country's name). #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 22: Snowcrest Weald. It's the forest Jari (MC) visits quite often (in my gay Narnia vibes fantasy WI). #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 21: Jari doesn't really interact with any public events/contests/games in my WIP, so I haven't really touched upon it in-depth yet in my worldbuilding. It's in the works, but not fleshed out enough for me to share yet. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#JulyWorldbuilders 20: Quite a few. For example, in my WIP, Jari joins in on a festival called "Alignment Day" (also called "Rivil Alignment") where all the celestial planets align. Rivil was the name of the Fae who first noticed it. #writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky

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