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@jenhwriter

Writer, reader, and listener of Audiobooks at 2x speed. Cat cuddler. Amateur birder. See How They Burn Coming In 2026! https://authorjenhallett.com

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To avoid anxiety over the state of everything, I’ve dove headfirst into this new Seven Devils story idea. I’ve got some pretty interesting ideas happening and it is looking like it will be a horror/fantasy.
#writersky #writingcommunity

02.03.2026 02:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Also my cat is the cutest thing right now and brings me all the joy in the world.
#catsky

28.02.2026 19:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spent the morning doomscrolling so now I’m returning to my world of Asclepias and giving my outline for book 2 some ~vibes~
#writersky #writingcommunity

28.02.2026 19:28 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Began writing something tonight that is loosely based on the song Seven Devils by Florence + the Machine. No clue what it is cause I’m pantsing it.

#writersky

27.02.2026 02:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I have yet to watch the halftime show, but from what I’ve seen I can tell I’m going to love it.

09.02.2026 03:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I’ve been listening to Florence & the Machine on repeat since I’m going to a show in April. Felt inspired so I did a mood sketch for Shake It Out. It is for the lyric “And I am done with my graceless heart
So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart”
#fatm #florenceandthemachine

09.02.2026 03:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Filled my window bird feeder this morning and within two hours it was empty. My poor birds are hungry.
#birds

08.02.2026 19:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I think I’m in need of a good fantasy or romance rec.

04.02.2026 19:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I am struggling with reading anything at all this year. What are some books that could help with this slump?
#booksky

04.02.2026 01:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Florence + the Machine’s album Ceremonials is an amazing album and great to write to because the vibes are immaculate and go with what I am writing.
#writersky #writingcommunity

03.02.2026 02:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.

Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️

01.02.2026 17:40 👍 21422 🔁 3812 💬 353 📌 183

Started writing a new story tonight.

Is it planned or outlined? No.

Do I know what it’s about yet? Also no.

Is it going to be full of rage? Looking that way.

#writersky #writingcommunity

23.01.2026 02:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I think I may have a release date for my book. 🙊 I just need to hear back from someone first.
#writersky #writingcommunity

20.01.2026 03:59 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"SHE USED TO SIT IN BED AT NIGHT WITH HER BLANKET OVER HER HEAD AND A FLASHLIGHT READING ABOUT MONSTERS.
THEY HAD STARTED OFF BEING HAIRY
BEASTS OR GHOSTLY PEOPLE WITH FANGS, AND THEN CAME THE ALIENS FROM FAR-OFF PLANETS TO DESTROY ASCLEPIAS.
KNOWING NOW WHO THE REAL
MONSTERS WERE, THOSE STORIES WERE MORE LIKE FAIRYTALES."

"SHE USED TO SIT IN BED AT NIGHT WITH HER BLANKET OVER HER HEAD AND A FLASHLIGHT READING ABOUT MONSTERS. THEY HAD STARTED OFF BEING HAIRY BEASTS OR GHOSTLY PEOPLE WITH FANGS, AND THEN CAME THE ALIENS FROM FAR-OFF PLANETS TO DESTROY ASCLEPIAS. KNOWING NOW WHO THE REAL MONSTERS WERE, THOSE STORIES WERE MORE LIKE FAIRYTALES."

A tiny snippet from See How They Burn
#booksky #writersky #fantasybooks #fantasywriter

11.01.2026 15:04 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Post image Welcome to Asclepias, where the color of a woman’s blood threatens her survival.

Everly and Ivy have one thing in common—make that two: their connection to the elusive Luce and the black blood running through their veins. When Ivy’s life is put in danger, Luce will do whatever it takes to protect her. 

With her own life in shambles, Everly is doing all she can to stay alive. Forced to join Luce three hundred years in the past, Everly finds herself a guest of Lord Andras and the gods who wish to cleanse the world of witches. 

Everly agrees to save Ivy’s life, and all women believed witches, but ultimately, she is the one who needs saving. If she fails to stop the witch hunt and save Ivy, the world will see her burn.

Welcome to Asclepias, where the color of a woman’s blood threatens her survival. Everly and Ivy have one thing in common—make that two: their connection to the elusive Luce and the black blood running through their veins. When Ivy’s life is put in danger, Luce will do whatever it takes to protect her. With her own life in shambles, Everly is doing all she can to stay alive. Forced to join Luce three hundred years in the past, Everly finds herself a guest of Lord Andras and the gods who wish to cleanse the world of witches. Everly agrees to save Ivy’s life, and all women believed witches, but ultimately, she is the one who needs saving. If she fails to stop the witch hunt and save Ivy, the world will see her burn.

🔥This is the year my debut novel will be released!

Below are the cover and synopsis.

More info to come!🔥

#writersky #fantasyauthor #fantasy #booksky

02.01.2026 22:33 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Black cat

Black cat

New England snow

New England snow

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour

Me

Me

New year #promosky

• Jen
• 40s
• New England
• fantasy writer
• cat mom
• Dunks refreshers with lemonade
• McDonald’s coke
• Taylor Swift
• Florence + the Machine
• Audrey Hepburn movies

02.01.2026 10:09 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Started the new year by stepping on my cat’s tail. In my defense it was quite dark and she stopped in front of me on the dark stairs. She has since been peppered with kisses on her tiny head.
#catsky #cats #newyears

01.01.2026 13:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I have three people reading the book I wrote. It’s only been self-edited so far which they know, but three people are reading my words. I’m unsure how to feel right now aside from terrified that anyone but me is reading my work.
#writingcommunity #fantasywriter #writersky

28.12.2025 17:54 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Left my outline for the project I’m working on downstairs, but have my laptop upstairs. What do I do? Start a festive novella for said project that isn’t near complete. So far I am loving it.

#writersky #writer #writingcommunity #fantasywriter

08.12.2025 03:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

How many POVs is too many? I am struggling with this draft thinking I’m doing too much or not enough.

#writingcommunity #writersky #fantasywriter

07.12.2025 03:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Stopped querying and now doing massive rewrites to the manuscript. Adding a new POV and eliminating 2-3 characters. I may be crazy, but I’m looking forward to making the story darker and my FMCs more badass.

#writersky

05.11.2025 00:39 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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The more I watch Bluey the more I like Muffin.

#bluey

30.10.2025 23:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Whatever has cursed me into feeling like crap needs to be expelled from my body.

23.10.2025 21:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Had every intention of writing today since I took today off work for just me. Instead I have gotten Christmas shopping done for the tiny human in my life and brother in law.

22.10.2025 15:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Today’s Bluey musing is my top 5 characters that aren’t the Heeler family (and extended):

1. Mackenzie
2. Rusty
3. Jack
4. Snickers
5. Chloe

Honorable mentions to the Terriers and Lucky’s dad

#bluey

15.10.2025 01:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The tiny human I live with loves Bluey (and so do I). In no order because ranking is hard, these are my favorite episodes.

Shadowlands
The Doctor
The Adventure
Dancemode
Hammerbarn
Pass the Parcel
Faceytalk
Fairytale
Onesies
Tradies
Granny Mobile
Space
TV Shop
Cricket

#bluey

13.10.2025 23:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Trying to figure out which of Taylor Swift’s new songs fit the characters of the book I’m going to start writing soon and right now The Fate of Ophelia is the winner. #writersky #writingcommunity #taylorswift

05.10.2025 17:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The High Priestess (reversed)
The Hanged Man
Nine of Cups (reversed)
accidental pulled card Death

The High Priestess (reversed) The Hanged Man Nine of Cups (reversed) accidental pulled card Death

While I am in the querying trenches I am planning/working on a few projects. Both involve the tarot. I like to get into the heads of my characters and do actual readings as if it’s for them. This is for a character and will feature in the story I’m working on.
#writersky #writingcommunity

07.09.2025 18:42 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I began making a sourdough starter over the weekend. I’m on day 3. Can’t tell if I’m doing it right, but I’m enjoying the process. This is Clara Dough.
#sourdough #sourdoughstarter

25.08.2025 23:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black cat sitting in the sun in front of a door.

Black cat sitting in the sun in front of a door.

It’s black cat appreciation day. This is my black cat. She is an 11 year old cuddly grump and my co-writer.
#cats #catsky

17.08.2025 13:56 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0