very relatable tbh
@acktar
Small indie author, small indie game developer, small indie card merchant, and just small besides. Expect cats, nerdery, shameless book marketing, and gay stuff. Disclaimer: I don't look like my profile picture or header. https://linktr.ee/acktar
very relatable tbh
she accepts her fate (belly rubs, pet-pets, and treats)
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 9: fighting fate vs. accepting it
none of my characters are especially resigned towards accepting their fate or their lot in life (for the most part)
it's more fun to follow people as they try to escape and transcend their perceived bonds
fun fact: the first version of this story dates back to 2013
my next novel releases in 5 days
the interim cover became permanent (for the first edition)
what you can find:
* a pimp-dragon
* attempted knightly valor
* cultists
* labiathans
* insanity
available on Amazon in paperback and e-book
get it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMFYVXQ5
#booksky #indiefantasy
the only thing to fear is Snom or something
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 8: character phobias
the main character of my first duology has acrophobia that shows up intermittently throughout the tale
besides that most of my characters have perfectly reasonable fears (like giant sentient vulva monsters)
(picture not related)
sometimes you have to give the people what they yearn for
my condolences
please don't die of ennui
I really should have made this prettier but I'm lazy
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 7: Snippet Saturday
this is from my novel coming out on 3/13
I was rather proud of it
wisten hewe cumswut
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day 6: Free Friday
for today I'll share a bit of video game dialogue I'm still proud of
I really need to get back to working on games at some point
F L A T
from: me
to: y'all
subject: #FCF
(if you like #Cat and you like it #Flat here you go lol)
my father had that at one point
no idea if it's still somewhere in things and stuff
I'm not ashamed to admit that I first got the card for aesthetic reasons but he's a card I'm quite fond of mechanically
this seemed fun lol
#mtg
pictured: another risk (the belly)
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 5: risks in work
in my first novels airships are mostly known technology but are definitely not without their perils
in my forthcoming novel there are cults and genetic abominations and a pimp dragon
the risk often is inherent in the journey
can't let you do that Star Fox
fate is like cat distribution
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 4: beliefs in luck/fate
I tend to be pretty agnostic towards fate and luck and that reflects
some characters will tend to believe in luck more strongly while others see it as something they make for themselves
it's case by case but the general trend is more casual belief
there are no gods only Snom Snom is eternal
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 3: lies or rumors in my work
for my first novels, the core "lie" was that a benevolent god that had saved them all was inside a stone tomb, convalescing and awaiting release
(it was actually a dark god, and the benevolent god didn't exist)
(continuing this as a proper thread)
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 2: my characters' guilty pleasures
I tend to like writing men with a fondness for the female form (like tit magazines)
maybe it's not "guilty" but what can I say
this could be fun so let's do this
#FantasyIndiesMarch
day 1: self introduction (with emojis)
me: ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐
my works: ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐คช๐๐ก๏ธ
(I have three novels out and a fourth coming in March, as well as several WIPe)
(I also make video games)
why try getting someone to hire you when you can hire yourself and just be your own ho
(Snom intensifies)
in honor of Pokรฉmon Day here is a Snom
you are welcome
dignity: zero belly: off the charts
today's #FCF post comes with extra belly and even less dignity
my #Cat does Flat very well
such length
farewell productivity
(at least she's comfortable)
cover still not final (my cover designer is still working on something I hope)
#promo time lol
"The Sordid Tale of Sir Ginger" launches on 3/13 (on Amazon)
what you can expect:
* attempts at knightly valor
* fluorescent hydras
* a demon-worshipping cult
* a princess everyone hates
* a pimp-dragon
* labiathans
pre-order it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMFYVXQ5
#booksky #fantasy
I feel like a lot of them will second-guess or overanalyze their audition Snatch Game choice and try to go for someone they think will let them shine more
something something inner saboteur
jungle panther
hateful tuxedo loaf
l o n g
it's #FCF and y'all get three Flat Cats for the price of one today
is this Snom singing a death metal classic
yes
(Snom intensifies)
should I be advertising my book that launches in 24 days
probably
am I instead posting Snom on main
absolutely
the tech dystopia we ead horror stories about as children looms larger with each passing day
she is clearly thrilled about things
in honor of Valentine's Day here's a particular round-looking angel
look at his little paws
today's #FCF comes with extra length