L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Yeah he supposedly once expressed concern to a priest that his creating Middle Earth was perhaps a sin. “Sub-Creation” or something like that. 100
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Yeah Metamorphosis is something else lol The unreleased stories were literal rough drafts and held little to no thread in them… The penal colony was just as morbid as Metamorphosis, but commented on society in a way I didn’t expect. 100
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Yes. And one of their origin stories certainly reflects that. I am just surprised he wrote it in the way he did I guess. It raises questions on redemption and “sins of the father” that I know Tolkien wrestled with, coming from a catholic background. 100
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I am stacking the “courage coins”, should have enough soon to charge forward. 010
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Clearsky being cloudy with ads… can’t make this stuff up 😂 I do have a couple editors that I follow/are mutual followers. But all are strangers still to me lmao so I am defeated by my introversion yet again… It doesnt help that my novella is very “heavy”. And so I feel extra shy about it 😆 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026THOSE were messy first drafts and aren't fit for regular reading. My Kafka collection starts with several of these, rather than his complete works... I nearly gave up on reading him until I realized they put a * next to the unreleased ones... but I digress. I am still coming to terms with one of- 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Haven't formally read any extra material but I did do some lore dives a while back. Tolkien was definitely working through some things with his lore and I can sympathize with how he felt with some of his possible answers. Though, it is nothing compared to the released unfinished works by Kafka... 210
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Did I use those emojis right? I can be such a boomer lmao 040
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Been silent of late... but gonna get back on track soon. Have begun drafting the next blog post and lore pages. They will be up soon(ish). Been trying to work up my courage to get my novella to an editor. You would think finding an editor for my main series would make that easier... nope! 💙📚 💙✍️ 261
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Add a little horror to the feed (Doom 3 Pinky). #ink #traditionalart 051
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I was legitimately confused at first, but then I saw “cosmic horror” 😂 no longer confused 030
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Man I completely forgot how Shaman King somehow 😭 I need to watch that again 110
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L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Definitely depends on how it is done. Every project is different. But done wrong, flashbacks and the like can bog down a narrative. But just because they can, doesn’t mean every instance is going to. 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Man I could probably recreate that Digimon movie with 90% accuracy I watched it so many times lmao. Love the “legally distinct” Summer Wars that plays with the same plot concept. 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Deposited my first royalty check. Nothing crazy, but still, another milestone. Now being an author feels more official lol #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky 160
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I hope there comes a time I look forward to writing them… because there is a whole arc in my series that is basically non-stop fighting😂 130
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I like writing interaction. But writing big emotional scenes is the thing I look forward to the most. I dread fight scenes still, but am getting used to writing them. 170
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I agree 100%. I still marvel at how sometimes it takes some distance to admire what once was thought to be bad/stuck. 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Another lore page is live! This one is about the demon world. No story spoilers, I always keep those from these pages. lbayrileyauthor.com/the-demon-wo... #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #AmWritinglbayrileyauthor.comThe Demon World | L. Bay RileyOverview In Heirs of Alighieri, the demon world is not a supernatural place, but an organic place. Though it is steeped much more heavily in magic than the human world. To be 0111
Reposted by L. Bay RileySilk Rhode Books @silkrhodebooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The official trailer for Across the Sun is finally here. The second edition of our 2020 young adult fantasy novel will be coming very soon, as well as the first edition of the Spanish version: Al Cruzar el Sol. The saga begins...youtu.beAcross the Sun - Official TrailerYouTube video by Silk Rhode Books 041
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Dang, that is unfortunate. Good that it is still enjoyable, but the title really doesn’t properly convey what one should expect… which is important for a premise like this 110
Reposted by L. Bay RileyMarina Gabriela 🇨🇦 Author @marina-gabriela.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I'm trying something new! If you need a writing buddy or someone to work with while you tackle your to-do list, check out the video link! I also didn't realize how retro-looking the colours in my set up are until I filmed it 😂 #writingcommunity #amwriting #work #writing youtu.be/uJzU66I7g1c?...youtu.beCo-work with me! No music, no edits, no breaks, 36 minutes ✍️YouTube video by Marina Gabriela 📚 Author 041
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tried American comic style coloring. Had lots of fun! Might use this for my next story as well. We shall see. #Art #comicart #originalart 061
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Nah no need. Twas as amusing as it was concerning lmao 010
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026… WHAT. As an analogous descriptor, sure. I have seen that before. But a…. Verb?😵💫 this is just hyperbole… right? 😂😭 110
Reposted by L. Bay RileyFlygohr 🎨🎲✒️ @flygohr.com · 13/09/2026Commission for @khonri.com 🙂↕️ I rarely get to explore these color combinations for work and I'm very happy with how this turned out! Also space backgrounds rock #artcommission | #artsky | #ocart 1513746
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Finished my next blog post, it is about transformations. It covers the inspiration and an overview of how Battle-Form works. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #ReadSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 6 On transformations. | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 6 On transformations. | Having characters that transform can be a bit nerve-wracking for a writer. About every which way a character 092
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026There is a scene where Beatrice is sent in to eliminate these illegal artificial demons. (Genetic experiments). My editor hasn't torn into it yet... but I really enjoy the imagery in that whole chapter. 110
Reposted by L. Bay RileyIndie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Please read my book reviews 🥺👉👈 I’m trying so hard to get eyes on indie books and I swear these are my most overlooked posts every time. On my book page. 214854
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026… people really try the “suffering olympics”? There are aspects of being a man and of being a woman that sucks. And I wish neither had to deal with them. Sounds like he just likes getting a rise out of you. Bastard. 011
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Another character profile is up. This time it is Old Fangs, a werewolf war veteran that leads a guild of Hunters. lbayrileyauthor.com/old-fangs #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #OClbayrileyauthor.comOld Fangs | L. Bay RileyName: Sithin (prefers Old Fangs) Height: 7ft (2.1m) Weight: 240lbs (108kg) Age: ~2300 Hobbies/likes: Raising Lisbeth, leading the Fangs, victory, befriending powerful Hunters 061
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026😆 it do be like that sometimes. Curious what the manga is? 110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I went far too long not knowing I listened to a decent amount of Sagisu’s work lol Tho this rabbit hole also informed me there is a mini series 3rd installment for Megazone 23… which looks to be difficult to find…. 130
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Got another character profile done. I have another lore page that should be up in a couple days. lbayrileyauthor.com/alighieri #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #OCslbayrileyauthor.comAlighieri | L. Bay RileyName: Alighieri (original family name renounced) Height: 7ft (2.1m) Weight: 220lbs (99.7kg) Age: ~2700 years Hobbies/likes: Reading, stargazing, tending the apiary, 050
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Yes. "Chaotic gardener" writing for the win. Knowing the final goal, but being open to finding and incorporating a "random weed" that benefits the system. Both the reassurance of the end and the thrill of discovery. 110
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 06/09/2026www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGFFDLT... Heya! I have published “The Child of Time” on Amazon. It says Japanese Edition but it is in English, but read Right to Left. Could not select the option read right to left in English language as primary. #amazonkindlepublishing #manga #originalartamazon.comThe Child of Time (Japanese Edition): 栗つ: 9798188736163: Amazon.com: BooksThe Child of Time (Japanese Edition) [栗つ] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Child of Time (Japanese Edition) 021
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I hope it is enjoyable. Still getting used to writing in a blog format. It is just so fundamentally different from prose lol 000
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026My next blog post is up. I ramble a bit about Beatrice and Mara and the characters they were inspired by. How I decided on their names etc. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 5 Protagonists and their inspiration | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 5 Protagonists and their inspiration | Protagonists, the heart of many a story. For Heirs of Alighieri, that is, primarily, Beatrice 150
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 04/09/20262) Beatrice's Hunter code-name is Raven of Death, in part due to her black hair and her overwhelming power. An omen on the battlefield, if she is after you, you are not likely getting out alive.static.klipy.comMajestic Raven Soaring in Black and WhiteALT: Majestic Raven Soaring in Black and White 000
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 04/09/20261) Beatrice's song is a bit dynamic... but one of the best fitting is Creature by Landmarks www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmXK...youtube.comLANDMVRKS - CreatureYouTube video by Eysonance 100
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026OC Vibe Check! 1 Like= 1 Question! Beatrice for this one (Feel free to quote and join in with your OCs!) 121