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Céline 🌸 @celinesartstudio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's my birthday today 🎉 Could I ask you for a like and repost as a bday gift? 😊

Digital painting of a lady with horns and medium blue skin sitting on an old victorian couch. She is leaning on her left arm and her right arm is pointing towards the tattoo on her chest. Ravens are flying at the top and bottom of the image and the mood is mysterious and dark

A female Vietnamese Bronze Age warrior riding on a pegasus horse with large white wings. There's a jungle with lots of vines in the background. The fore ground has graphic pillar elements with in front of it a large tree trunk containing a skeleton covered with vines

A dark revenant lady that got resurrected. She is unsheathing a sword. Fierce flames and shadowy skulls escape from it. The background is a burning city with dark teal skies. The bottom text says Serpent's Wrath. The top text mentions the artist's name.

Chen-Xing wielding her fire powers with a purple dragon in the background. She is standing fiercely with her armor. Her dark purple hair is waving in the wind and she is standing in a temple, high up in the skies.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Over halfway and could use a bit of boosting! I really want to get these off my plate 😮‍💨 Totally ignore if it’s annoying, but if you don’t mind boosting, I’d truly appreciate it ♥️

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Between this and my car repair bill, it's going to be a truly woeful week of stress. And that's all before my other bills due next week. But, you know, one freaking problem at a time 😭 Every repost helps! 💙 Trying not to panic, but bills are Stress City these days ... ko-fi.com/rjcrunden/go...

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 13/09/2026

These two books are going to be my best friends for the next few weeks. I’m only a few chapters into both, but already learned a ton. Before I do any more serious writing, first it’s time to get a better understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling.

Photo of the books “Save the Cat! Writes a novel” by Jessica Brody and “Story Genius” by Lisa Cron.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 09/09/2026

I’m only two chapters into “Save the Cat! Writes a novel” by @jessicabrodyauthor.bsky.social, but I’ve already realised I need to do a MUCH BIGGER revision to my theological fantasy “In the Heart of the Holy Sea” than I thought. Story, pacing, characters… glad I bought this book.

Photo of the book “Save the Cat! Writes a novel” by Jessica Brody

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 02/09/2026

I got an idea for a romance novel with a bittersweet ending yesterday and, as someone who loves/craves HEA endings, I already know I’m going to love/hate writing it 🥲 (granted that I actually write it (stares at 4 WIPs and a dozen more other ideas))

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 31/08/2026

I missed the last two weeks of #SumLuv because life got in the way, but thank you for hosting! How to support me? Interact with my posts whenever I do post. Like, comment, whatever. That makes using socials “worth the trouble” to me. I have no releases, website or other active socials yet.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 17/08/2026

Ethan and Victoria are the same age, but far apart in terms of romantic experience. He has never dated and is as inexperienced in love as one can be (not by choice). She has been unlucky in love, most notably with an unfaithful ex. They are each other’s catalysts to their struggles. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 17/08/2026

My first thought was “through dialogue”, and while that’s probably still true for the most part, I realised I also include thoughtful acts of service here and there. Like when Ethan meets Victoria’s family for the first time, which quickly came to mind. #SumLuv

‘I was kinda expecting to walk into a welcoming party.’
Victoria turned to him. ‘They’re outside on the terrace. You’ll see them soon enough, but I thought I’d give you the tour in private first. Limit the number of impressions you have to process in one go.’
Hearing that made his heart flutter a bit, and instinctively he cupped her cheek and kissed her.
‘Thank you,' said his voice. That is more thoughtful than even I could’ve thought of, said his tone.
Victoria smiled, kissed him again and took him to the kitchen. ‘I brought a can of syrup. Iced tea peach. Since you don’t drink coffee or tea, I figured you’d want something you’re used to.’

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 16/08/2026

Took some time and effort, but I’ve got a system in Notion now that works well enough for now. I’ll probably discover a bunch more tweaks to make over time, but it’s good enough to properly start the next revision round on “In The Heart Of The Holy Sea” soon.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 14/08/2026

For "Dinner with a stranger": When a twist of fate has strangers dine together, both find what they desire most in each other, but can they overcome their fears and insecurities to accept each others' embrace? #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 14/08/2026

Ethan is new to anything related to dating/love, combined with his autism this makes him very insecure at first. Victoria suffered heartbreak and betrayal in the past, making her hesitant to trust again with insecurity underneath. Especially when a "friend" makes some suggestive comments. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 14/08/2026

For "Dinner with a stranger": Ethan will fall in love with any woman his age he thinks is pretty and has similar interests. So naturally he's attracted to Victoria. Victoria is drawn to Ethan's innate honesty and the feeling of calm he gives her from the start. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 14/08/2026

I've been trying out ProWritingAid lately and am honestly pretty impressed with the results. Aside from grammar/phrasing tips, the Manuscript Analysis feature identified some issues I need to work on in "In The Heart Of The Holy Sea", my theocratic/political fantasy WIP.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 11/08/2026

The best answer I can give is “sensual”. I don’t shy away from explicit language if I feel it serves the story, but I generally try to focus on suggestive prose and sensory language. It’s a fun challenge to find the right balance. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 11/08/2026

Nope. Music hardly plays a role in “Dinner with a stranger”. There’s one chapter where Ethan listens to heavy metal, but nothing beyond that. And I don’t even know what music Victoria likes 😂 #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 09/08/2026

This question made me realise I need to get more familiar with subgenres 😅. “Dinner with a stranger” is contemporary, apparently. Could I change it, theoretically yes. But I need a setting where autism is generally known, as Ethan’s POV relies on it quite a bit. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 09/08/2026

Me all day yesterday: let’s sit down and write this final chapter Brain: nah, let’s play games Me at 11:30PM: alright, time for bed Brain: actually, this is the perfect time to write And that’s how I ended up writing on my phone, in bed, past midnight 😅

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 08/08/2026

Most of my writing has romance, whether it’s fantasy, actual romance, or a darker themed story. For the very simple reason that I’m a romantic and like romance. How prominent it’s present depends on the type of story. 1/2 #SumLuv

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

OH MY GOSH, JUST 14 AWAY!!! 🥳 If I can get to this milestone by today, then I’ll have made my goal ✨on✨ the one year anniversary of publication. 😱 If you like short fantasy reads with accidental magic and immortal knights and evil rulers, check it out! 🏹 [ #booksky ]

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 07/08/2026

I don’t think setting plays a big part for me. “Dinner with a stranger” and my other two romance WIPs are set in the modern day, so I can focus on the characters rather than having to worry about the setting. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 07/08/2026

I do. It was at the start of this year. I was 2 months into writing “Dinner with a stranger”, and decided to read some for inspiration/research how they are structured. So I looked up some that met my criteria and ordered them online. My first was The Love Hypothesis. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 04/08/2026

Both quickly feel attraction, and both resist. For a while 😏 Ethan immediately finds Victoria attractive, but *obviously* she just wants to be friends. He’s *definitely* not afraid or inexperienced. Besides, surely someone that pretty can’t be interested in him in that way… right? #SumLuv 1/2

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 03/08/2026

Narrator: he did, in fact, let her sit. And he did not regret it (except for that one moment right after she sat down and he realised he was gonna have to make small talk)

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 03/08/2026

It’s 11 AM and my brain is still trying to wake up 🫠 (has been since my 5:45 alarm)

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 03/08/2026

Ethan and Victoria meet when a combination of circumstances has them dine as complete strangers. Victoria is a little desperate. Ethan is mostly confused. But the mutual attraction is there right from the start 😏 #SumLuv

Ethan wasn’t sure he’d heard the woman correctly.
Would you be willing to share your table with me?
Wha…?
While trying to process the curious question and formulate a response, he took in the sight of her. She was pretty. Cute. Average build, somewhere between slim and slightly plump. And dressed to impress someone. There seemed to be a hint of desperation in her eyes, which he thought he’d also heard in her voice.
Then he finally uttered the only reasonable thing he could think of in response.
‘I’m sorry?’
The woman sighed. ‘Look, I know it’s a strange question. It’s just…’ She gestured at the chair opposite him. ‘This is literally the only seat still available on the entire square. I’ve had an… unforeseen change of plans tonight, I’m quite hungry, and I’d rather not have to drive home first before I can eat anything.’
Ethan stared at her, confused as hell and unsure what to do. His mind was in turmoil, skyrocketing his heartbeat as a heatwave soared through his body. He had mentally prepared himself for a number of things tonight, but a stranger asking to share his table hadn’t even been in the realm of possibilities. This wasn’t part of the plan. This wasn’t part of the plan at all. He was supposed to be out here, by himself, trying to enjoy his dinner. By himself. That meant no company. And that definitely didn’t mean a stranger joining him.
Even if that stranger was a pretty brunette.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 02/08/2026

“Dinner with a stranger” features Ethan, an autistic male with zero experience in romance who doesn’t know how falling in love works and is scared of it. And Victoria, who has been unlucky in love due to being ghosted and an unfaithful ex, to the point where she just wants to give up. #SumLuv

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 02/08/2026

I’m Tomas, I started writing my romance novel “Dinner with a stranger” (I’ll give you one guess how my protagonists meet 😁) November last year, and am currently trying to write the final chapter 😅 Never really thought I’d be writing romance, but loving it! Two new WIPs already in the works! #SumLuv

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Dominic @domisawriter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Okay, here's another fun fact! The word "book" stands for Binding of Originally Oral Knowledge. Invented in 1341 by Sir Charles H. Binding of Cornwall, the book was recently designated by the UN as "an exclusively human artform." As a Large Language Model, I'm not allowed to generate books for you.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 24/07/2026

Since posting this I wrapped up 3 chapters of “Dinner with a stranger” that were WIP, and now just have the final chapter to finish. I started writing it November last year, meaning the first draft will be done within a year. After taking 3,5 years for my first novel, that sounds insane 😳

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Narney @narney.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Today I just hit 29 y.o!!! 🎊 As per tradition I would appreciate a lot if you would want to share my art as a lil celebration 🥳 Wishing everyone a great day, I’ll spend mine on pokopia ehe

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 24/07/2026

Imagine being this rich and not having someone to grow you backyard tomatoes, one of the few shiningly perfect foods in this world. Seriously, what is the point of money?

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🍎 hindasavra ✦ comms open @hindasavra.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Hello peeps! I’m 31 today 🎂✨ (waaaat hahah cant believe) By tradition, I would incredibly appreciate and be happy with your retweets! As we all know, this is the best gift for an artist🥰 #bskyart #art

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 22/07/2026

I finally worked on my romance novel again tonight 🥳

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 22/07/2026

The closer I get to finishing my romance novel “Dinner with a stranger” (it’s around 90-95% done), the less I work on it and the more I work on other projects. The last few days I’ve been working more and more on my vampire novel that I started at the start of this year.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 20/07/2026

I just opened Bluesky for the first time in a month and noticed I got a whole bunch of new followers (uhh, hi?), so figured it might be a good idea to repost my reintroduction post from last year

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 13/06/2026

Four years ago today I started writing “In The Heart Of The Holy Sea”. I should probably start looking into doing something more with the beta draft that’s been ready since last November, which is currently being read by one person 😅

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 12/06/2026

I was excited for the new Tomb Raider when I saw the first trailer. But if you refuse to be clear how you use genAI, which you know is an incredibly sensitive topic in creative industries, I assume you use it in a way you know the public wouldn’t like. Took it off my watch list.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 09/06/2026

My teenage self would frown at me saying this, but I never expected I would love reading or writing romance as much as I do

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David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hilarious and deeply insightful writing by @brianphillips.lol.

Because the truth is, tech doesn't have an image problem. It doesn't have a message problem. It has an intention problem. What's wrong with the axe murderer who broke into my house is not that he hasn't successfully persuaded me to buy into his narrative. What's wrong is that he's trying to kill me with an axe. Similarly, when you launch a product that's designed to put millions of people out of work, block access to sources of verifiable truth, replace human creativity with slop, and lower the barriers to every sort of atrocity, the problem isn't that you haven't told the public a good story about those things. The problem is that you are trying to do them.

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Tomas Raven @tomasraven.com · 05/04/2026

I’ve added more than 4k words to my romance WIP today and it’s closing in on 87k total. I have this weird feeling the first draft is closer to completion than I’m realising 😶

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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