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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Does Eclairs research partner have anybody to let her frustrations with EClair out to?

vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Lys I know your space game is based on modern military missile-radar interactions but why isn’t my battleship killing everything?

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I unsubbed from him probably what 3-4 years ago…

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

there were one or two vids in his early channel days when he had a few good points but his later vids started to have wayyyyy too many personal preference criticisms rather than objective notes. To the point that James started sounding like some Griter

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

ooh so what are the rules? Do you write or draw about a spaceship every day ?

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Woops sorry that was $270 for the art and $40 for the typography :P

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

p.3 Overall book 1's cover was quite a journey and i was incredibly happy with the result. The final cost at the time was $270 USD for a single person and I think it was worth every penny. Book 2's cover however, went through a different journey and that's what I'll be covering next #booksky #🪐📚

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

p.2 Simply put, I didn't think Quietvictories typography suggestions suited what I was going for. After perusing and doing some research I settled on miblart.com. Miblart can do full book covers, but I asked them for the typography and got the final result! #booksky #🪐📚

Final Miblart version of Book cover of A Fractured Song: The broken melody. Featuring a y oung girl standing by a tree holding a glowing wand

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Final part of my book 1 cover art series. The completed cover for A Fractured Song: The Broken Melody as done by www.artstation.com/quietvictories! But we're not done yet, the next part is typography and one thing I learnt is that not all artists can do typograhy. #booksky #🪐📚

Version e10 Book cover of A Fractured Song: The broken melody. Featuring a y oung girl standing by a tree holding a glowing wand

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As a gamer I kind of resent that reputation as I personally just like interesting protagonists and I even prefer RPing as a female character in tabletop games That being said, reading the nasty comments reacting to a female protagonist game and the backlash...

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Alonzo Mourning & Gary Payton: Damn, You Right Tho

ALT: Alonzo Mourning & Gary Payton: Damn, You Right Tho

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

P.3 Rather cognizant of that, I decided that the best way I can serve as an ally is to help normalize in writing that people from the lgbtqia2s+ communities exist and ought to be treated as how I'd like to be treated, with dignity and respect. But what are your thoughts? #pride #writing #booksky

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

P.2 "This character is gay. This character is trans. So what?" Is not by any means a perfect approach. I think that writers directly fighting for lgbtqia2s+ rights in their works are highly admirable and necessary. However, I'm not part of those communities. I don't have that unique experience

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

P. 1 As a straight, cisgender man, who supports lgbtqia2s+rights I've had a long thought about how to represeent people of those communities in my works such as "A Fractured Song." My answer was to just casually have lgbtqia2s+ characters in my books b/c they are people. #pride #writing #booksky

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

One of my favorite scenes from my WIP webnovel serial "The Lost Princess" Rowena, (the lost princess now no longer a lost princess b/c she was rediscovered), is a super super dumb lesbian who finally confesses to her best friend Jess, and is pleasantly(?) surprised. #PrideMonth #booksky #Yuri

Passage from Webserial "The Lost Princess"

“Wena, I’m in love with you. I have been, for a very very long time.”
Rowena’s mind went utterly blank. She realized it belatedly but her hands had went to hold onto Jess’s. They were knocking knees together, so close that if the carriage bumped, they would be pushed together.
“Wait, how long?”
“At least since we were thirteen, before when you first told me that you were in love with me,” said Jess.
Rowena spluttered. “I—What? I confessed? When?”
Jess pulled back, still holding onto Rowena’s hands. “Right after you had the vision that made you realize you were the Lost Princess you dummy! You ran out of my chambers, telling me that you loved me but you couldn’t tell me about the vision!” she whined.
Rowena sat up straight, feeling her cheeks flush with searing hot embarrassment as the memory, long buried, came flooding back into the forefront of her mind.
“Oh Gods I did say that. Why didn’t you—Oh nooooo I forgot! I completely forgot!”
Jess could barely speak, she was guffawing so hard. “Yes you did! So I could only hold out hope that you’ll remember someday! Except you didn’t despite all the hints I kept dropping and all the times I kept trying to get your attention! To get you to look at me!”
Rowena shook her head as another realization clonked her over. “Wait, you mean, the touches, the clothing, the hugging—that was all to get my attention? To show me that you were interested? I thought you were just being flirty!”
“AAAAhh, Rowena, I’m only ever flirty with you!” Jess wailed.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Oh *woah* that works on so many levels. It tells Shelter's history... the way they see it, while also conveying menace especially in the way that the way the core conference people are protrayed. If you don't mind though... Did you intend to put that one guy in front of the mural guy's um, genitals

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

These three are without a doubt my favorite wallpaper images from #nebulousfleetcommand 's new introductory cinematic. The conference scene one with the mural on the back in particular tells so much about the world with symbolism it's gorgeous. Fantastic example of art telling a story #scifi

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Sometimes you only need a *little* color to set the scene. Papapanda's art is why I'm really really eager for #nebulousfleetcommand for this reason and the campaign coming out on friday.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

One of the tricks I use while #writing is to listen to songs I know, but are in different languages. The #lesmiserables Japanese cast is a favorite of mine and it so happens the original cast of the Japanese version featured Takeshi Kaga. yes #IronChef Kaga. youtu.be/rFKSVpkP4qg

Takeshi kaga, Iron Chef original japanese presenter, eating a pepper.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

*facepalm* Irving is such a hackjob, horrible example of a historian it boggles the mind. If I wanted to actually read a good secondary source about Hitler/Nazi Germany it'd have to be Ian Kershaw.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The Sojourn's worldbuilding and the variety of influences they draw on are incredibly immersive. In one 5 minute breakdown, they introduce several characters, company culture, discuss political and socioeconomic factors. If myu writing could be as succint I'd be very happy. #scifi #writing

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One thing I have to challenge myself when #writing is to pick it up anytime I have time, or make time. It's... quite easy to procrastinate on writing in exchange for watching a tv series or in my case playing a game.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

You’re making the craft able flank us. I’m simultaneously going “whyyyy” and also “YES!”

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It did however made me realize that it probably wasn't the style I should go for, but I think I'll be able to take some into my edits and my own writing!

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

My parents actually told me to stop reading Redwall b/c I read it too much and they also criticized the writing as being too simplistic, but honestly on my 2nd look I've realized that while the plots trend toward straightforward, the actual texture of the language is deeply layered

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

So I was listening to the 2022 Mariel of Redwall Audibook to try to figure out how Brian Jacques did his dialogue tags. After 20 minutes of getting sucked in and forgetting I was doing research, I realized that he was actually insanely good www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BDSG13P... #redwall #writing

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Mariel of Redwall

Mariel of Redwall (Audible Audio Edition): Brian Jacques, Brian Jacques, a full cast, Recorded Books: Amazon.ca: Audible Books & Originals

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Watched Project Hail Mary recently. It was a deeply sincere movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. The one thing that bothered me about the film though was why did it frame that Grace + Rocky had to be working together to solve the film's conflict? I suspect this is probably explained in book however.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

While on my trip to China I visited and swept the graves for my late grandfathers and grandmothers, and also visited the grave for my Great grandfather. It was deeply meaningful and sad, but I was also very glad i was afforded the privilege to do so.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Of course the author of atmospherically creepy “The Old Kingdom“ series plays call of Cthulhu, why am I susprised omg.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I have complicated feelings about Harry Potter b/c I was just the right age to get into and grow up with them. as i evolved in my writing however and seen what JK did I started to sour on them Ultimately I’m glad the HP community and the fanfiction exists… I just don’t want to give jk more money

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It could be also a reflection of society’s expectation that success means you have a romantic partner. It’s but fandoms are creative enough and have a platform to create material of those ships

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I mean you know what. At least we all get an opportunity to see more content reacting to how bad she is?

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

One of my relatives was asking me about how close an adaptation needs to be canon to be considered an adaptation, a really good question. I kind of had to say that if an adaptation isn't close to the original work, then what's the point of one? The media company should just go original then.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Hearthsange, which I base off of a combination of orange juice, Ovaltine and Horlicks which I drank in abundance when I was a child becomes Frances favorite go-to comfort drink.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

An inspiration for "A Fractured Song" was the Redwall series by the late Brian Jacques, specifically the detailed food descriptions! I could never master Jacques prose, but I think I did a good job with this unique drink called Hearthsange! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... #booksky

Cover of Redwall by Brian Jacques featuring main character Matthias a mouse holding a sword and shield

$section of prose from a fractured song: Frances wasn’t sure what liquid she was holding. It was an orange-colored drink that sent grey smoke trailing into the air. Edana had made it after boiling water and adding some orange pellets to it. “Master, what is this?” “Hearthsange. It’s good. Just be careful. It’s really hot,” said Edana, giving her mug a sip. Frances eyed the orange drink. “I’m sorry. It’s just… We don’t have this from where we come from.” Edana’s eyebrows shot up, and she grinned. “You are in for a treat then, Frances.” Frances took a small sip and her eyes widened. It tasted nothing like an orange. The nearest equivalent to it was a hot malt drink like Ovaltine, but with a deep cinnamon spice flavor to it. And even though she drank just a little, she felt the heat run down her throat, into her stomach, and then into her arms and legs. Bruises that still hadn’t healed, and had swollen from when she’d flailed in her dream were soothed by the heat and tense muscles she didn’t know were tight seemed to uncoil. “It’s amazing… like hot chocolate,” said Frances.$

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I don't think the Canadian brass did shirk it but it's very *not* talked about in the circles I've seen and in the documentaries discussing the matter. Often the blame is pointed at the British and Montbatten who given his history is a much more convenient scapegoat

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Trololo was this the one from our writing server about epic rap battles?

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

p.2 before scanning them in and then adding them as layers to the final project. This is why Book 1's cover has such textured layering and line-art. I don't know the exact science of it but I always see inklings of this human achievement in the artwork and it blows my mind.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

p.1 Continuing on with my book cover series, one reason I will never use AI art is because www.artstation.com/quietvictories kinda blew my mind with his work on "The Broken Melody's cover. To help get the textured effect of the cover, he actually hand-drew and hand-inked the artwork #🪐📚

Pencil line art drawing of young girl (Main character of A Fractured Song) standing by a tree wielding wand.

$water and ink painting of A fractured Song main character Frances standing by tree$

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

drachinifel did a video on king which gives some insights and context. While also listing the man’s talents. There were apparently a lot. But yeah those actions for the second happy time were damming as hell. youtu.be/Zm-GrI-BuLM?...

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Fleet Admiral Ernest King - Semper Iratus

YouTube video by Drachinifel

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

To be clear… everybody claimed vital lessons were learned from dieppe not just MB. Especially the Canadians in fact. ppl do funny things when they want to deal with the loss of their countrymen and friends

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

One thing ppl really don’t know about dieppe because the Canadians don’t like talking about is… the higher up Canadians asked for the assignment as it looked like the Canadians hadn’t done their part in the war at the time. John roberts did have the authority to delay or cancel the op.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Correct about the Canadians. According to my research back then, Arrogance, political pressure from all sides and different factions asking for SOE and Canadians to be doing something important. And the most dangerous thing of all… optimistic thinking that things will turn out right.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Actually Hardthrasher, if you ever want to look into Dieppe feel free to ping me b/c I did my MA History on representations of the Dieppe raid and the more I looked into it the more I became convinced nobody knew why they were doing the damn thing in the first place

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

That's what I figured b/c outside of that *one* incident I've not heard anything else bad. Dieppe is the other incident you might want to look into involving Montbatten, Mcnaughton and Canadian general John Roberts b/c that was a *cluster* that bears examining.

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

O. Bradley took a lot of shit for Battle of the Bulge but i'm not sure if that was entirely his to blame?

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I'm tempted to watch this and record myself reacting but it would probably take 3 hours...

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I mostly agree with this with the caveat that there are a number of books I wore out at my local or school library and never had the funds then to support the author. So I bought these nice new copies later when I was employed as a thanks for the childhood XD

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

... I pre-ordered this so hard. I think it's the only book I ever pre-ordered lol

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

p.4 And none of it is in the main story! It's just buried so deep in his backstory no reader will see it!

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