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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I've got two art markets and one book fair lined up for the next two months! Pre-orders for my yaoi books are currently open for pick up at Book Fair Australia. ⤵️ ko-fi.com/s/681d08dcbf #hazelhurst #madebyhand #artmarket #bookfairaus #bookfairaustralia #801artmarket #mmromance #yaoi #blbooks

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Currently editing my next book. Trying to get as much done today so we can move on to the copy edits next. It was a lot of fun writing a sports romance, I may have gotten a little too into the technical aspect of things. Haha. #yaoi #boyslove #mmromance #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Okay, Woah!! Rank 8 in the community novels on @tapasapp.bsky.social today!! Crazy! Please help me get into the top 6 next 🥹 m.tapas.io/series/Less-... #boyslove #yaoi #webnovel #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #roommates #mmromance #lessthan69cmbetweenus

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ranking 13 in @tapasapp.bsky.social popular novels this week is pretty awesome :) m.tapas.io/series/Less-... New chapter comes out on Wednesday. Can we get into the top 10? #webnovel #yaoi #indieauthor #writercommunity #lessthan69cmbetweenus

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New chapter of Less Than 69cm Between Us is up on my Patreon! Luka finally meets Xander's best friend, Pipsqueak! The next few chapters are gonna be so much fun, here's some teasers: + Luka meets Xander's dad + Someone reads gay romance books + Someone tastes good? www.patreon.com/witpop/posts...

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wanna know more about my next BL project? Here are some tropes to get you started. 🏖️🏊🦘🥽 *Cover art to come soon #MMromance #indieauthor #sportsromance

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Depending on how sales go this month, I might have to drop my Incube8r membership soon. If you're in Melbourne (or anywhere else in Australia) and want some cute BL fanart or original yaoi, or any of my original pin/sticker designs, please check my stuff out. ⤵️ incube8r.com.au/cuber/witpop/

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just two days left until the end of BLWrimo. I can't believed I've written over 15k words this month! I started with 3 yaoi projects at the beginning of July, and the first drafts of two of them are now done (one is being edited) and the third is an ongoing story. It's really been a great month!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I'm part of this festival!!! Yes, I'm genderfluid. I look good in masc and femme attire. Now check out my silly otome-parody game where the male LIs chase after each other. #gamedev #queergames #nonbinary #genderfluid #blgame #indiegame #visualnovel #imaloveinterest #NonbinaryCodedGames

So many games by non-binary folk (including me!) at the Steam Non-binary coded games festival! YAY!!!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Chapters of Less Than 69cm Between Us will be releasing on a fortnightly basis now. Next chapter comes out next week. If you wanna support an indie author, please consider subscribing or interacting with my wholesome BL story on Tapas. It's free to read. tapas.io/series/Less-...

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

You can also read ahead to chapter 31 on Patreon. Luka can't keep his eyes off of Xander, but maybe Xander doesn't actually mind. www.patreon.com/witpop/posts... Joining the Patreon helps support the series!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

⭐️Title: When the Moon Greets The Sun ⭐️3 Words: Vampires and Werewolves ⭐️Team: Just me this year! I'm sitting at over 3k words in Renpy but I've got a lot more of the script done in Docs. Just gotta start transferring it all over and fixing things up.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎉June Events Calendar 🎉 June 1st-July 6th: The Power of Pride itchio bundle June 6th-7th: TasPop North, Artist Alley table no.11 (Launceston Tasmania) June 21st: Meet the Author and Book Signing Event (Kirrawee Sydney) #booksigning #artistalley #conventionartist #gamedev #indieauthor #writer

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Another chapter of Less Than 69cm Between Us dropping today on Tapas.io and Patreon?? If you like wholesome yaoi stories about two dorks that obviously like each other more than they're willing to admit, give my webnovel a read. Tapas: tapas.io/series/Less-...

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#TheStorytellersFestival hosted by @twoandahalfstudios.com is now live! My games #WrongNumberVN and #Imaloveinterest are both taking part and both 25% off during the sale. Check out the Wrong Number bundle for more yaoi content. #indiegame #aussieyaoi #visualnovel #gamedev

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Chapter 16 of Less Than 69cm Between Us is up on Tapas! See Luka and Xander flirting like two immature fifth graders. tapas.io/series/Less-... #yaoi #boyslove #webnovel #wholesome #roommates

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎉May Event Calendar!🎉 Yaoi Game Jam Co-Op Bundle (1-22): Get 15 games for $15 on itchio The Storyteller's Festival (12-19): Discount on my games on Steam Colourful Minds Artist Market (17): In person at Castle Hill RSL, Sydney. I'll have a mix of original and fan merch at table 49! Come say hi!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

New chapter of Less Than 69cm Between Us out now on Tapas. These two are basically an old married couple in this chapter. Chapter 12 (free to read): tapas.io/series/Less-... Patreon members can read ahead to chapter 24: www.patreon.com/c/witpop #aussieyaoi #webnovel #bl #yaoi #blnovel

Snippet from chapter 12 of Less Than 69cm Between Us:

“Excuse me?” Luka put on his playful dramatic voice while turning on the stove. “Here I am, slaving away in the kitchen to make us a delicious dinner and all I get from you is sass? Fuck you, mate.”

Luka returned to the counter and began opening the mi goreng packets, separating the noodles from the seasonings. “If you're going to judge me, then get out of my kitchen so I can cook in peace.”

Pushing himself off the fridge, Xander walked around to the other side of the counter and smiled smugly at Luka. His golden eyes narrowed, and the little dimple in his cheek deepened as his lips curled upwards.

“Yeah, nah. I think I'll judge you from right here.” He rested his elbows on the countertop.

Luka threw a seasoning packet at his face.

“Ow!”

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I'm part of this bundle!! Get 'Just 69cm Between Us' and 14 other illustrated novels for just $15!! Support indie authors and art in books. itch.io/b/3543/the-i...

Promotional graphic for the "Illustrated Prose" bundle on itchio running from March 9 to March 23, featuring the following book covers:

Sanctuary 17223: Volume 1 by caede styles
The Fall of the Rose Princess by ACM and DCS (DarkChibiShadow)
Radiant Creatures by tailiepoe
On Love, Unconditional by Bri Crozier (earacorn)
Just 69cm Between Us by Red Chan (WitPOP)
Beg By Moonlight by Buko the Panda
CHLOROPHYLL SIRENS by Mikoto
Beyond Bringers by V (visceralhit)
Bruised Pair by Bt. Hearst (Synth & Syntax), illustrations by Crimson Chains
Eros the Amphitere by L’Poni Baldwin
The Fox and the Fallen Prince by Kate East (BinaryAndLove)
Fattening Fantasies: A Weight Gain Anthology by FatFuckingFox
By His Hand by Luce Northstar
The Devil in the Woods by S. Jean (Ronove)
Crystal Gunslinger - The Obsidian Outlaws by Oliver Laws (O.Z. Laws)

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Just a reminder for fans of my visual novels, sticker sheets for #WrongNumberVN and #Imaloveinterest are available on my Ko-Fi shop with worldwide shipping. Use the link below for 20% off ⤵️ ko-fi.com/witpop/link/... #artistalley #stickers #stickersheet #citruscon

Cute chibi sticker sheet of characters from Wrong Number and I'm a love interest in my childhood friend's reverse harem!!!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

It's @citruscon.bsky.social weekend!! Woohoo!! Did you know aside from original games and books, I've also got Nanbaka fanart in my Ko-fi shop? Discounts for Citrus Con attendees available. ko-fi.com/witpop/shop #Nanbaka #fanart #merch #citruscon #artistalley

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

It's nearly Citrus Con!!! A reminder that my visual novels and ebooks will be discounted 20% on itchio during the convention. itch.io/s/167430/cit... I'll also have physical merch available via my Ko-fi shop. Link coming soon. #yaoi #artistalley #citruscon2026 #visualnovel #boyslove

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Two down, one to go!! Catch me at @citruscon.bsky.social for my last event of Feb 2026. I'll have a shop set up in the artist alley where you can get discounts on my visual novel games, light novel books and short stories, as well as stickers and pins! I'm also part of the stamp rally this year!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Before I go to BFA, let's celebrate this romantic week with the Love, Romance and Heartbreak Debutante Ball festival on Steam hosted by @sunnydemeanorgames.bsky.social My game #Imaloveinterest is 30% off until Feb 21st AEDT. It features a bi protagonist and an ace love interest. #otome #blgame

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Any queer book lovers going to Book Fair Australia? If you want more Aussie yaoi, find me at table 98 where I'll have copies of Just 69cm Between Us and On the 69th day of Xmas +various pins and stickers. #mmromance #BFA #lightnovel #lgbtqiabooks #graphicnovel #bookfair #author

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Getting my shop ready for Citrus Con (@citruscon.bsky.social)!! I'll be in the artist alley with a mix of original stuff and fanart. Most stuff will be available on my ko-fi (ko-fi.com/witpop) but visual novels will be on sale over on itchio. Let's share the yaoi everyone! #citruscon

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Melbourne friends!!! I have a space at Incube8r Fitzroy!! If you want a copy of my yaoi light novel, head down to Smith St and grab a physical copy!! #boyslove #MMromance #indieauthor #lightnovel #incube8r

WitPOP in.cube8r store page. Creating sweet and spicy queer stories and cute art

WitPOP products available in incube8r. Set of three cute friendly frog stickers $6.50. Various greeting cards $6.00. Set of six pride witch hat stickers (Genderfluid, ace, bi, lesbian, trans, and pan) $12.50

More WitPOP products at Incub8r. Just 69cm Between Us yaoi light novel $20. Set of four Just another ducking day stickers $8.50. Set of two cute whale shark stickers $4.50. and single green D20 acrylic phone charm $12.00

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Chapter three of Less Than 69cm Between Us released on Tapas today!! Read my wholesome BL about two former FWB trying to cohabitate for free!! m.tapas.io/series/Less-... #yaoi #boyslove #webnovel #indieauthor #mmromance #writerscommunity

List of chapters released for Less Than 69cm Between Us. Chapters 1-3 out now.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Physical copies of Just 69cm Between Us are currently unavailable from my Ko-fi. More copies will be available at the end of Feb in time for Citrus Con. Meanwhile, please check out my store so I can keep working on my next story. 🥰 ko-fi.com/witpop Will also be at Book Fair Australia, Melbourne!

Book cover of Luka (cutie with blue and brown hair) and Xander (hottie with gold eyes) on Ko-fi store. Just 69cm Between Us is currently sold out but will restock at the end of Feb.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

February Event Calendar 2026 is going to be my year of events!!! Find my games, books, stickers, prints and more at: Feb 14th - 21st The Love, Romance, and Heartbreak Debutante Ball #LRHDB2026 Feb 21st - 22nd Book Fair Australia #BookFairAustralia Feb 28th - Mar 1st Citrus Con #CitrusCon

WitPOP upcoming event calendar.

2026 is going to be my year of events!!! Find my games, books, stickers, prints and more at:

Feb 14th - 21st:
The Love, Romance, and Heartbreak Debutante Ball
(Steam Festival)

Feb 21st - 22nd:
Book Fair Australia
(Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Feb 28th - Mar 1st:
Citrus Con
(Discord - Sales throughout Ko-fi and itch.io)

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Chapter one of Less Than 69cm Between Us is out now on Tapas!! It was so long I had to split it into two parts to post lol. m.tapas.io/series/Less-... #MMromance #yaoi #boyslove #webnovel #writersky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Guess what's coming back to my Patreon in Feb? More chapters of Less Than 69cm Between Us!! We'll pick up with chapter 21 and get to see Xander interact more with Luka's friends. We need help maintaining a weekly schedule!! Read more in my monthly post to help: www.patreon.com/posts/monthl...

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Thank you to to the four people that had a look at Less Than 69cm Between Us today and the one person who subscribed to the series! ❤️ #boyslove #mmromance #booksky #writerscommunity

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I only have 3 copies of Just 69cm Between Us in paperback left!! Who wants to read some wholesome yaoi? Any books sold on Ko-fi during January will receive some freebie stickers! Shop: ko-fi.com/s/c972c1bc7e #booksky #indieauthor

Screenshot of Just 69cm Between Us Paperback cover in Ko-fi shop. Cute art of Luka, brown and blue hair guy, talking to Xander, guy who looks like he's in love with his friend. Limited paperback copies available for sale.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Doing my part for the yaoi light novel database. On another note... I'm back to posting on ticky-tocky and the gram. Find me on @witpop.games on both platforms. #indieauthor #writersky #boyslove #blbook #yaoi #lightnovel #novella

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Reminder that my itchio End-of-year sale is still on for one more day! Get 30% off my games and books, including: #Imaloveinterest #WrongNumberVN #BakedMagic And more. #yaoi #yuri #visualnovel #indieauthor #indiedev #gamedev #booksky

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

EVENT ATTENDANCE!! 📖🇦🇺🎉 My first time attending Book Fair Australia! I'll be tabling in the Graphic Novel section with my illustrated yaoi light novel. Come visit me in Melbourne on Feb 21st and 22nd. I'll have left over chibi stickers from Yuusagichii to giveaway. #writesky #indieauthor

Red Chan attending Book Fair Australia in Feb 2026

Cover of book Just 69cm Between Us with tropes surrounding it.
Late night kebabs
Bi/pan/aro représentation
Unrequited love
Bromance
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Friends-with-benefits
Wrong Number Of beds

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We're part of the #ChooseWiselyFestival over on Steam this week!! #Imaloveinterest is now 45% off, full of puns, tropes, clichés, and with 12 different endings to achieve based on the choices you make! Let's go!! store.steampowered.com/app/1365620/...

Screenshot of #imaloveinterest from steam page

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Cover Art Share!! I can't thank my artist Yuusagichii (on X) enough for not only the cover art, but the 15 pages of beautiful illustrations in my yaoi light novel set in Australia, Just 69cm Between Us. Itchio witpop.itch.io/just-69cm-be... Amazon AU www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZHT6WV

Just 69cm Between Us - cover of two men, Luka and Xander, sitting side by side having a nice conversation. One is more in love than the other.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The opening paragraph to chapter three of my upcoming webnovel series, Less Than 69cm Between Us. At this point I just want to design a full wardrobe of punny shirts. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #yaoi #MMromance #boyslove #indieauthor #bromance #niceshirt #lgbtqiabooks #queerbooks

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

So apparently I'm supposed to be encouraging readers to leave reviews on Goodreads? I hardly ever look at the site, but it's nice to see some ratings and reviews for my books on there!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It's not #ThankTheFansThursday but I wanted to share this amazingly kind comment from @starlingoboe.itch.io who recently won my #Just69cmBetweenUs Discord giveaway. Thank you Starling! Check the book out on itchio witpop.itch.io/just-69cm-be... Join my Discord discord.gg/VWFW8sWbCU

Review from Starling on itchio: loved all the australian references, as an aussie living overseas it felt very nostalgic (especially the sydney vs melbourne rivalry)! this light novel was very heartwarming and heartbreaking simultaneously, with many lighthearted moments which made me laugh out loud. i'm always so impressed by red's realistic dialogue and character interactions. a great addition to the wrong number universe!!

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Hey let's do a #ThankthefansThursday! Big thanks to the three people that have rated my yaoi light novel #Just69cmBetweenUs so far. Glad you enjoyed reading my silly little bromance story. Check out the book via itchio: witpop.itch.io/just-69cm-be...

Three five-star ratings for Just 69cm Between Us

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

My contribution to #WIPSnips today is a scene from my story 'Less Than 69cm Between Us'. Yes, I'm continuing Luka and Xander's story. It's still currently a work in progress but early chapters have been released on my Patreon. #MMromance #Yaoi #bl #boyslove #novella #LessThan69cmBetweenUs

Snippet from webnovel series 'Less Than 69cm Between Us'.

Scene between Luka and Xander as Xander tries to apologise for calling Luka a whore.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉✨❤️ Just 69cm Between Us ebook is out NOW! A fun yaoi light novel about two FWBs trying to figure out their misaligned feelings for one another. 💔Unrequited Love 🏖️Summer Vibes 🦘Aussie Setting ✨Bromance 🛏️Wrong Number of beds in the hotel room Links in comments ⤵️

Book cover of Just 69cm Between Us. Luka and Xander sitting side by side having a nice chat and looking lovingly at each other.

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Some of my favourite illustrations in my upcoming yaoi light novel #Just69cmBetweenUs. The book comes out October 6th 2025 on Steam and Itchio! #MMromance #indieauthor #yaoi #mmromancebook #boyslove #bl #booksky #ebook #queerbooks

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WitPOP | Learning To Swim With Sharks @witpop.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Just 69cm Between Us will come out on itchio and steam first before being released on other platforms. 🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺💔⛱️ Monday 6th October! Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3658870/... Itchio witpop.itch.io/just-69cm-be... #MMromance #lightnovel #ebook #yaoi #indieauthor #queerbooks #boyslove

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