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I think I'm getting back into my groove, so here's a first draft of the beginning of a fantasy story involving destined heroes, trans knights, autistic mages, and a vain homunculus named Sir Cheesewheel. <3

Since I'm so bad at remembering to post things on Patreon, I've decided to make all future posts paid, but the lowest support tier is still only $1, so I think that balances out the fact that Patreon won't allow lower than $3 for a post

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inside voice

I have sat with death.

I have asked it questions:

what comes after? are my grandparents comfortable? will my mother miss me?

death doesn't answer.

death says: wait and see.

death says: come look your fill.

death says: you don't need to know. I will take you no matter what's after.

I have sat with death

at every age.

a child without an inside voice.

a tween with nothing to say.

a teenager who whispers because she is afraid to be heard.

a young man who likes to laugh too loud.

I have sat with death every day of my life, asking what comes after.

I don't want to know.

I just want to practice my inside voice.

death is a good friend,

and lets me.

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I made a zine of my poetry :3c the loose theme is healing and resiliency, and how there is always something worth living for--including spite.

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In case people weren’t aware, there seems to have been a massive issue throughout Patreon. People have had their subscriptions cancelled and many had their payments flagged as fraud with their bank. 150$ of my patronage disappeared, that’s 150$ a month as a disabled artist that took months to build that I’m unsure I’ll ever get back..Gone. It won’t allow me to message anyone whose payments were declined.I also had around 10 people’s payments flagged as fraud, some have had to re-patron. If you’re supporting Patreon creators I advise you look to see if at least the people you remember supporting are still there / that your payments aren’t marked as fraud, especially if you’re supporting for physical rewards you’re expecting. 

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Oh, yes, by the way, I will be starting a new job next week! :) Thank you to everyone who has supported me, I love you!!

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give a neurodivergent diabetic some money, feel good knowing that it will be used for the sole purpose of getting food that isn’t rice crackers: paypal.me/EricDaphne

(the only food in this house that feels Safe is the rice crackers and that ain’t healthy when I need a well-rounded meal so I don’t collapse)

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wouldst thee enjoy reading the Entire First Chapter of mine novel? It is available at the “Indulging the Author” tier ($15) and “Luck Sprites” tier ($20). If you would like to become a patron only long enough to read it, and then unsubscribe, I will absolutely understand. <3 I’m just super super excited to share it.

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kinda hard to keep making things and showing them off when people don’t interact with what you’re making

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got a bunch of new posts on Patreon, with more scheduled into next month. I think they will be pleasing. <3 

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hoping I have Jewish followers on this blog aksdhgaekd

scholars of Jumblr, what is your favorite non-fiction book that isn’t solely about the early 1900s because believe me, my local library has plenty of books on that and I will probably end up reading many of them. I have a list of books to look up on the library website, but not sure what else to watch for. I’m mostly interested in philosophy and commentary.

Also, if anyone has suggestions for Jewish movies, documentaries, graphic novels, or music, I’d love those, too!

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what would y’all like to see from me? longer stories? poems? do you want more silly or serious stuff or stick with Somft Love Stories?

Also I think I want to try re-drawing my characters. I have a Mighty Need to redesign the uniforms Briar and Nikki wear. Also give Sema more movement and grace, because She Deserves It <3

Dee is already perfect, tho I do want to try styling her hair better and giving her a better wardrobe. I Love My Girl Dee.

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req’d by @eyestrainz

i’m setting up to expect a lot of ‘we know but heeeyyyyy’ tags on this one

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Oh I had a most splendid idea

Since I have finished the first chapter of my book, and edited as best I can, I am prepared to share the first ~7k words with whoever would like to see what, exactly, I’m working on.

The first chapter in full will be posted on my patreon for the $15 and $20 tiers next month, but that’s too long a wait for me. So! If anyone wishes to get a sneak peek of the Very Beginning, please Paypal me $10 and leave a note for how you would like the receive the link to the google doc!

I also realized I should explain it. This will be a three-part novel (aiming for 15k+ per part/chapter) about two women: a weather-witch who was raised on an airbase and is legally a courier, but is also trained as a smuggler, a spy, and a warrior; and a wanderer Star, who decided to visit earth and was subsequently captured by greedy, frightened humans. The novel is from the pov of the Star, as she searches for personal revenge, and slowly begins to realize that she cares deeply for, and wants to protect, most of humanity--and especially a certain gun-slinging smuggler...

Oh, did I mention this is a sci-fi story set in a world with floating cities, questionable science, Tender Lesbian Yearning, a pacifist old man committing cold-blooded murder in the name of his daughters, a happy gay ending, and a talking pigeon?

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hello hello I am getting Food Obsession Stress which is what I call it when my brain won’t stop screaming at me to not eat anything in the house but also not spend money so I’m just sitting here, screaming internally.

memberships on ko-fi are now available to all creators, so if you’d like, you can set up a monthly tip for me to keep me out of trouble. My ko-fi is here

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how to be beautiful in America

You have to have

a Black Booty, thighs and hips so wide you can’t sit in a normal bus seat. (just like so many black women since the days of slavery)

Latin Brown Skin, to elevate you as exotic, as ethereal.

(as insubstantial as a Mexican maid’s humanity)

Indian hair, braided and perfumed, long and sleek and black as night.

(which Indians? doesn’t matter. they’re all savages.)

Asian eyes, perfectly smooth eyelids and that innocent tilt.

(just like that girl from Laos that you called a “yellow bitch”)

And above all, to be beautiful, to be worshiped and adored,

you must,

absolutely must,

be White.

support me on Patreon?

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how to be beautiful in America

You have to have

a Black Booty, thighs and hips so wide you can't sit in a normal bus seat. (just like so many black women since the days of slavery)

Latin Brown Skin, to elevate you as exotic, as ethereal.

(as insubstantial as a Mexican maid's humanity)

Indian hair, braided and perfumed, long and sleek and black as night.

(which Indians? doesn't matter. they're all savages.)

Asian eyes, perfectly smooth eyelids and that innocent tilt.

(just like that girl from Laos that you called a "yellow bitch")

And above all, to be beautiful, to be worshiped and adored,

you must,

absolutely must,

be White.

support me on Patreon?

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Openhearts (2)

words: 352 genre: fluff for feckin’ days ND Love Language: Infodumping

“Dear, dear Geoff, I am drowning in misery!” Jim threw himself down on the couch and turned a pleading expression on his roommate. “Will you help me fight this horrible writer’s block?”

Geoff huffed in annoyance, not looking up from trimming his dog’s nails. “You hate my help,” he muttered.

“Pleeeaaase?” Jim whined, wriggling until he was in danger of sliding off the couch and landing on his head, just to be three inches closer. “Tell me about–tell me about frogs! Or lizards! Or snakes!”

Geoff’s shoulders stiffened. Jim grinned, and said, “Tell me about snakes.”

“I’m not your personal encyclopedia.”

“But you know so much. I want to hear everything you know. Please tell me about snakes.”

Geoff resisted for all of three seconds. Then he sighed wearily and began to tell Jim about the difference between nope ropes and danger noodles. Before long, though, he was spilling a tsunami of information, and his face looked alive, with his sharp-toothed grin and pink cheeks. Jim smiled and listened intently. Geoff’s infodumps were always lovely. They made him sparkle with quiet, intense joy, and the information was fascinating. Also… Jim loved the sound of his roommate’s voice. He loved spending time with his roommate, and in fact preferred to stay home with him than go out with his besties. Jim loved just being around Geoff. He was restful.

It was dinnertime when Geoff ran out of steam. Jim rolled off the couch, and said, “That is incredible, Geoff. I always knew you were too smart for me. Why don’t we make some food, and you can tell me about lizards? I’m most interested in the giant salamander.”

Geoff beamed at him, and stood. “Okay,” he said, in his gravelly, monotone voice. “I like reptiles.”

“I’m aware of that, my darling! And I like that you like them! Do you like talking about them?”

Geoff nodded.

“That’s lovely.” Jim stepped closer, and gently booped Geoff’s nose with a grin of his own. “Mac’n’cheese?”

Geoff nodded again, then patted Jim’s chest and said, “I like you.”

“I like you, too. Tell me about salamanders?