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Ange | Author A. M. Shilling

@gunsmile

Horror, fantasy, and romance writer (she/her). πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Self-published. Coming soon: THE DEVOURING (Apr 9, 2026). Currently working on a romantic space fantasy. amshilling.com 🚫 no genAI

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I’m getting frustrated with the current scene in THIAW that I’m writing, a critical moment at the midpoint. This always means it’s time to step away for a few hours and do something else. Hopefully I can return to it tonight with a refreshed mind. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

07.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I definitely agree! What Bluesky does is allows us to foster a community and genuine, human connection. I'm more inclined to buy a book written or recommended by someone here with whom I've forged some kind of friendly acquaintance.

07.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have you played, or are you playing, the recent remake?

07.03.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is so touching. πŸ₯Ή

07.03.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yessss, Final Fantasy Tactics!

07.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Kelly!!

07.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely. I'm experimenting with marketing on Instagram right now, and it feels impossible to make any connections or ensure my posts get seen. I'll see how I've done by the end of the year and decide if I want to keep going based on that.

07.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yeah, Roan. Show β€˜em who’s boss.

07.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I need a P&P retelling set during hunter-gatherer times.

07.03.2026 14:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You're so right.

07.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been meaning to watch this movie for ages.

07.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Twitter user chloe ellen (@chloellenne) shares a screenshot of an Amazon book review of PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Vintage Classics) with the caption, "This is my favourite piece of literary criticism of all time."

The screenshot is a one-star review by mr carlton b morgan that says, "Just a bunch of people going to each other's houses."

Twitter user chloe ellen (@chloellenne) shares a screenshot of an Amazon book review of PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Vintage Classics) with the caption, "This is my favourite piece of literary criticism of all time." The screenshot is a one-star review by mr carlton b morgan that says, "Just a bunch of people going to each other's houses."

Reminds me of this famous one-star review for Pride & Prejudice.

07.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A big, huge THANK YOU to everyone who signed up to be an ARC reader for THE DEVOURING and who spread the word by reposting the sign-ups. I appreciate each and every one of you, from the bottom of my heart. πŸ™‡

33 days until launch!!

07.03.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I mentioned it yesterday, but the algorithm on other social media sites makes marketing there feel like we can't succeed by our own efforts; instead, we are totally reliant on a random ass computation that's always changing. It's why Bluesky is a breath of fresh air. #pretendpanel

07.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I totally get not wanting to impose. However, it is a reader's responsibility to filter out what they don't want to read based on their own preferences, not yours. That's why it's important for us to spread the word about our books as widely as possible.

07.03.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The opening of my debut novel, THE DEVOURING, a cosmic horror/revenge thriller about a married couple who uncover an occult conspiracy at the heart of their city.

If these first paragraphs intrigue you, preorders are now available: books2read.com/u/mvDRWX

#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

07.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. 😭 But somehow I managed to fall back asleep for a few hours.

07.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s awesome, keep going!

07.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was wondering if you were waking up early again today.

07.03.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You have excellent taste, Charlie.

07.03.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

ME3's Rannoch mission altered my brain chemistry.

07.03.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WIP update: 2,049 words written today, scattered between pre-work, post-work, and evening sprints. This brings THIAW's total word count to 9,523 / 10,000, and I've finally hit the midpoint. So much for staying in the challenge's parameters. πŸ˜… #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

07.03.2026 03:33 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Walker! My novella's mood is hard to pin down. It feels like it should be horror but the protagonists are the predators, not the prey.

07.03.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

LOL it's too late. πŸ™ƒ Thank you!!

07.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love seeing your art whenever it shows up on my feed! 😍

07.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I steal all of my clothing ideas off Pinterest, including Lia’s white dress lol

07.03.2026 00:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! 😊 One day, I want to commission more art of them.

07.03.2026 00:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A 3x3 grid of video game covers, from left to right, top to bottom:

Final Fantasy Tactics
Disco Elysium
Mass Effect 3
Horizon Zero Dawn
Shadowrun: Hong Kong
Fallout: New Vegas
Divinity: Original Sin II
Baldur's Gate
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

A 3x3 grid of video game covers, from left to right, top to bottom: Final Fantasy Tactics Disco Elysium Mass Effect 3 Horizon Zero Dawn Shadowrun: Hong Kong Fallout: New Vegas Divinity: Original Sin II Baldur's Gate The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

In no specific order. my9games.com

06.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 152 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 4

This painterly style is so pretty!

06.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

These are perfection.

06.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0