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Mae Crittdon ♥️

@maecrittdon.bsky.social
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started my writing journey this year! learning loads about it (& myself) and having a lot of fun with it along the way ☕️📚📝💋 recent discovery: short stories are fun, spicy ones are even more fun to write 🌶️ she / her

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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
to be tender with yourself is a unique privilege a gift.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Hey, @hopeengel.com 👋♥️ I think I finally got the hang of this voice dictating thinggg! Tried it again on my morning walk and it was SO fruitful. Pulled me right out of a mini writer’s slump! Thanks for inspiring me! #writingcommunity #writesky
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William T. Torgerson - Analysis Paralysis Dialysis @williamtorgerson.com · 17/06/2026
We collect things as one life tumbles into the next. Of course, I'm talking about clothing. williamtorgerson.com/30-degree-sh...
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Get Ready With Me for Lunch With the Neighbor | Clothing, Identity, and Authenticity | William T. Torgerson
Three outfits. Three versions of a life. An essay about clothing, authenticity, the things we carry from one chapter of life into the next, and what the mean when we examine them.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🚨🔞 mild smut warning🔞🚨 This is from my spicy short story “Running on Lust” ! Just two adults ending their morning trail run for some consensual *play* 🌶️🤭 #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #amwriting #erotica
Screenshot of my short story that reads: 

“For not being a good listener, sir.”

“I’m glad you understand.” He takes a step back and pats the fallen oak with a firm hand. “Bend over this for me.” His voice is velvety, like a purring panther, and I would take any command given from those lips. Bennett watches me expectantly.

The oak is just below hip height, and I don’t hesitate to drape myself over its horizontal trunk. Damp moss and rough bark presses into my skin as I settle into place. Lifting my ass a touch for his viewing, I look over my shoulder. Bennett’s dark hair glows under the civil twilight, and disappointment colors his features. He shakes his head.

A trap. I’ve already fucked up.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
solo brunch + doing a chapter critique there’s a summer breeze making the sheers dance rn. literally so peaceful. #foodsky #amreading
top down photo of a meal, floral printed napkin, teacup, and laptop. The meal consists of homemade shrimp fried rice, kiwi, and a boiled egg.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I finished my 3rd short story, you guys! Uploaded it for crits and I’m looking forward to editing. 🥰🌶️👩🏾‍💻 I wonder what will come next in this spicy mini series I’m cultivating. #amwriting #smut
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
anyways, I think I’m going to run up to the bakery this morning before settling in to write. what’s your favorite baked good? 🥰 🍩
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
some people will witness your aura and try to absorb it to placate their own misery. you are not a glorified sanitary napkin. let them bleed. let them save themselves, but *not* at your expense.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
wanna know a secret? c’mere, I’m telling you anyways: I second guess my writing a lot, and that’s why it takes me so long to produce. lots of back tracking involved. but mannnn, having my partner ask for updates and be a fan is definitely motivating.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
story update: we have entered the spice zone 🚧 🌶️ 🚧 new challenge: how long can I stretch this particular *activity* between my two characters to make up for the lengthy bit above? about to go teach another yoga class, so hopefully more to come tonight #amwriting #smut #erotica
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“Unfortunately, understanding doesn’t necessarily solve anything. I’m trying to learn that sometimes action is what’s important.” - @williamtorgerson.com #amreading #essay #reflection
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Tammy Komoff @tammykomoff.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Receiving criticism literally activates the same brain regions that process physical pain. But, good writing feedback is like setting a broken bone. It hurts in the short term, but ultimately we’ll heal stronger and healthier. So grab a stick, bite down hard and ask for feedback.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
setting a timer for 45 minutes of writing before I need to teach yoga. today’s goal: write some spice into this story. like, good golly where is it?? 🌶️🌶️ #amwriting
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Went to see Backrooms tonight…and I honestly haven’t experienced something THAT uncanny in a while. The deep discomfort of watching the equivalent of a fever dream was such a ride. Loved it. #amwatching #horror
bathroom selfie in a red, white, black tiled public restroom
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
book mail from thriftbooks !! 😍📫📚 #amreading #booksky #horror
stack of worn books from the 70s, 80s, and estimate 2000s. titles include: “coldheart canyon” by Clive barker, Anne rice’s “interview with the vampire” and “the vampire Lestat”, and “hot blood: tales of provocative horror” edited by Jeff Gelb

The books sit atop a checkered tablecloth
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
no morning walk due to the rain, so I’m opening all the windows and writing for a bit instead. 👩🏾‍💻📚 my MMC’s wife, Shania, just rescued him from becoming the neighborhood villain. #amwriting #writesky
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
thunderstorms >>>>
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
goals for the week: I. finish my short story. I fear if I keep stringin’ it along I’ll start to hate it…we’re in dangerous territory. II. get current on critiques for a pal’s dark romance WIP III. build the habit of picking up my kindle any time my hands are itching to doom scroll #HappyMonday
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
“No more apologies for a bleeding heart when the opposite is no heart at all. Danger of losing our humanity must be met with more humanity.” -Toni Morrison
Gothic tomb marker statue of a full sized woman. She looks contemplative and sad while holding a laurel leaf wreath. The statue is framed by tall trees against a pale blue sky.Close up of pretty white flowers!
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Just finished ‘Carmilla’, so I feel like I should start Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ next ?? It’s only right. 🩸🦇 #amreading #vampire #fiction
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Dracula (1931): Bela Lugosi's Creepy Smile
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
do you have comfort characters? like, characters you return to often in specific books/shows? what draws you to them? tell me pls, I’m all ears ✨📚🩷📺 #booksky #fangirl #amreading #amwatching
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
You’ve heard of girl dinner, but can I interest you in girl breakfast? 🎀
a glass container holding half of a dragon fruit and a can of cherry twist Alani
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
So proud of how big of deal Pride has become in my little town 🏳️‍🌈🩷 #HappyPride
Window sign that reads “everyone belongs in the spotlight!” With a rainbow aura heart in the background
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
oh look, she’s working on her own writing ✨👩🏾‍💻 #amwriting
view of computer desk with usual clutter: keyboard, mouse, books, notebook, can of sparkling water and other miscellaneous things
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
it’s a dark and gloomy morning here, so I’m settling in to read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I started it yesterday and I’m in love. 🦇♥️ #amreading #vampire #fiction
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Update #5: up to date on all the chapters for the m/m racing romance with crits / comments. And noooow I’m *racing* against the clock myself. How much more can I get done before the mister gets home? We’ve got a fun evening planned ♥️♥️♥️ But for now: 20 more minutes of tidying !!
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I need a productivity boost…So, let’s do a 20 for 20 thread. 20 minutes of critiquing or writing followed by 20 minutes of chores. Rinse and repeat. Starting with a crit for a m/m racing romance book. I think I’m like 3 chapters behind in this one. Let’s gooo 🏁👩🏾‍💻 #writingcommunity
Illustration of the character Lisa Simpson at her kitchen table on her laptop. The kitchen has periwinkle and cream checkered floors, green appliances, and orange cabinets with purple doors.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
opened all the windows at yoga today so we could listen to the rain during our flow 🪷💧🍃 #zen
photo of an open window with lush green trees outside of it
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Currently watching Sinners (2025) by the great Ryan Coogler for the very first time since I saw it in theaters and woooow. wow. wow. Still totally in awe over this masterpiece. I’m so obsessed with Coogler’s storytelling.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
“Things have to end.” You’re right…and sometimes it hurts way too much @williamtorgerson.com #essayist #amreading #grief
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
my velcro dog & I took a walk thru the cemetery this morning. tbh, I love this space like, think of all the interesting people here & the stories behind their lives 🌝 one of my writing aspirations is to pull off a gothic ghost or vampire story set around a cemetery a task for future me ^
Sunlight filters thru trees in a cemetery. There’s an ornate Celtic cross surrounded by weathered gravestones. light filters thru old trees and casts long shadows across the pictured cemetery. Storybook vibes.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
june #promosky 💗📚 ☕️ ✐ᝰ mae | she/her ✐ᝰ currently writing spicy short stories ✐ᝰ big on community & kindness ✐ᝰ seeking fellow writers, readers w/ great recs, & writing resources! ✐ᝰ tidbits: reading • gardening • tea • yoga • cooking ♡ / ↻ mdni #writingcommunity
kindle e-reader decorated in pink bookish stickers, tarot charm, a heart shaped pop socket, beaded wristlet and clicky fidgetText in a coffee cup that reads: “decorate your world with what inspires you.”
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Wrote a little bit this morning, and discovered Jordan (my MMC) has anger issues 😅 he’s working on them though! Bless his heart. I’m going to reward him later for not freaking out on his annoying neighbor and her yappy ‘lil dog. #amwriting #shortstory #characters
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I was having a hard time getting anything out, so I decided to write by hand and…BEHOLD! 🫴🏾 ✨WORDS! #amwriting #writingcommunity
computer desk with open notebook, pencil case, water bottle and other clutter
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Travis D. Hill, Ph.D. ☕️ @travisdhill.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
If you enjoy something that someone has made, you should tell them! It just might make them feel very happy and warm, which might contribute to them wanting to create things.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
welcome to tonight’s writing & critiquing thread 🪡 👩🏾‍💻 currently trying to at least START a crit while making dinner I wanna stay current in this author’s book. last weekend I read & critiqued like 6 chapters of theirs to catch up. I love the story, so that’s a big plus 🩷📚 #scribophile #amreading
Open laptop sitting on a kitchen counter with kitchen clutter in the background
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Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
This book surprised me with its emotional depth, a particular brand of heart-wrenching and heart-warming unique to @audconnelly.bsky.social's writing. I enjoyed it from start to finish, especially the main character's transformation. Highly recommend. 💙📚
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
clearly I’m posting a bunch today, so let’s do another evening thread 🪡 currently: starting my next short story. I have this idea around a yard sale??? but it’s vague.. I need to figure out who this couple is and what they’re into. #amwriting #writesky
picture of a hand holding a stickered laptop. the laptop is on top of a lap wearing light blue shorts with flowered and palm trees in it.text thread conversation:
“so you’re a writer?”
“yeah”
“what do you write about?”
“that’s a terrible question”
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
heading to yoga and wondering if the crew would be disappointed with 50 minutes of child’s pose? lol. I’m tired, boss
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
my favorite part of the skincare routine is when my mister tells me how radiant my skin is ✨
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
you know how you get a little taken aback when you see a reality tv personality on a show with actual actors? yeahhh that’s what I think I give when I talk to real writers as someone who only writes short spicy stories. runnin’ on smut and vibes, y’all.
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Kim Kardashian Smiles and Waves
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
okay, but riddle me this: why is everything moving so fast? why is everything about money? why is everything a competition? I dunno, guys. but I don’t want to play the game like that…sue me.
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
let’s keep editing my short story together, friends 👩🏾‍💻👇🏾👇🏾 a thread of me getting things done and also (probs) getting distracted 🪡 #amwriting #writesky p.s. my lilac flowers are popping!! I just watered them and they smell so so good.
lady wearing black and standing in front of outdoor deck furniture. she’s holding a water bottle and laptopClose up of a lilac bush!
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
about to do yoga on the deck and pour into my own cup. ♓️🌊 moving intentionally. keeping my life soft. . . tip to *feel* your body: blend yoga, breathwork, and dance. it’ll make all your movements seamlessly flow into the next.
Close up of purple, white, and yellow flowersBlack dog on a purple yoga matScreenshot of Apple Music album cover art got “You’re the One” by Kaytranada ft Syd
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Pamela Jeong 🎃🫜 @pamelajeong.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Hello, #writingcommunity and #poetry lovers 📚💙 Hope you enjoy this week’s #poetrybrew ☕️✨ I love how she uses end-stopped lines in the first stanza vs enjambed lines in the last 🖤 “For What Binds Us” by Jane Hirshfield
For What Binds Us

There are names for what binds us:
strong forces, weak forces.
Look around, you can see them:
the skin that forms in a half-empty cup,
nails rusting into the places they join,
joints dovetailed on their own weight.
The way things stay so solidly
wherever they've been set down—
and gravity, scientists say, is weak.

And see how the flesh grows back
across a wound, with a great vehemence,
more strong
than the simple, untested surface before.
There's a name for it on horses,
when it comes back darker and raised: proud flesh,

as all flesh,
is proud of its wounds, wears them
as honors given out after battle,
small triumphs pinned to the chest—

And when two people have loved each other
see how it is like a
scar between their bodies,
stronger, darker, and proud;
how the black cord makes of them a single fabric
that nothing can tear or mend.

—Jane Hirshfield
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
evening agenda: • teach yoga • strength train with the mister • make dinner (???) • edit for 2hrs • in bed by 11pm is this reasonable? ehhh idk #doingmybest
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I should probably do some editing tonight. Like, in a serious way. Not in a “I opened my laptop, reread critiques, and closed it” kind of way. #writingcommunity
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
“Awe is non-transmissible, but that wasn’t my intention. I’d written these journals and organized the pictures almost ten years ago for my memory.“ - @williamtorgerson.com #amreading #amlistening #writesky #essays #memories
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Mae Crittdon ♥️ @maecrittdon.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
silly but: I’m SO EXCITED about finishing these work tasks so I can deep clean my house. should I treat myself to a fun drink after I pick up cleaning supplies? YES. should I borrow “Bound” by Ali Hazelwood from Hoopla to listen to while I clean? YES. 🧋🎧🧼🧺🫧 #booksky #audiobook
Screenshot of the cover of “Bound” by Ali Hazelwood in the hoopla library app
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