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Author, poet, philosopher and enjoyer of fine teas. Creative genius behind 'Sketches from a Curious Mind', 'Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day'. and other works.

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I don't really have a word count goal.
I'm just seeing where the story takes me.

06.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Also I cooked a damn amazing sausage casserole for dinner the other day!

06.03.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Currently in progress. Working my way through writing the first draft.

06.03.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a murder myserty set in that 1920s Agatha Christie style.

06.03.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Feedback I have received this week:

"You are an amazing writer"
"Your characters are believable, and have distcint personalities without being blatant self-inserts"
"Your writing voice is so atmospheric it has me hooked"

Apparently I be good at the writings or something? πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

#writesky

06.03.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Chapter 16 excerpt. Doctor Jacob Clymont, having noticed Mister Leonard Ashcombe has been suspciously absent from the morning's events, enters Leonard's room to check on him. Unfortuately, he finds Leonard to be dead.

Chapter 16 excerpt. Doctor Jacob Clymont, having noticed Mister Leonard Ashcombe has been suspciously absent from the morning's events, enters Leonard's room to check on him. Unfortuately, he finds Leonard to be dead.

For today's #WIPSnips 'face' I give you a snippet from Chapter 16 of 'Murder at Shergrove Hall' (Working title...if anyone has ideas on what I can call this book let me know please πŸ˜…)

#Writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #WIP

01.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book Review - The Waking Fire (by Anthony Ryan)
Book Review - The Waking Fire (by Anthony Ryan) YouTube video by Moley Kun

New video dropped.

Book Review - The Waking Fire (by Anthony Ryan)

youtu.be/T_hIprnsjn0?...

#youtube #bookreview #booksky

28.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sick again, this seems to happen a lot.

In lieu of a better post, here's a snippet from Chapter 15.

#writesky #wip #writingcommunity

27.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best of luck for Wednesday, you got this!

24.02.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Moley Kun In an attempt to get in on some of this crumbling YouTube business, I, Moley-Kun will be posting weekly videos keeping everyone up to date on what's happening with my life, giving reviews on the lat...

Did y'all know that in addition to #writing (in my own humble opinion) quite amazing books, that I also have a #Youtube channel?

You didn't?

Well now you do!

www.youtube.com/@hamagram

20.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I felt your pain on the laser prompt.
Like how do I fit a laser into a 1920's setting?
The first lasers weren't even invented until around the 1960s. 😭

19.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Opening to Chapter 9 of work in progress: Murder at Shergrove Hall.
With introductions complete and all the characters gathered they move through ready to sit for dinner. But will mounting tensions allow the evening to go as smoothly as Lady Shergrove would like?

Opening to Chapter 9 of work in progress: Murder at Shergrove Hall. With introductions complete and all the characters gathered they move through ready to sit for dinner. But will mounting tensions allow the evening to go as smoothly as Lady Shergrove would like?

For today's #WIPSnip I present to you the opening to Chapter 9.

With the characters gathered and introductions complete, the guests move through ready for dinner. But will mounting tensions allow the evening to proceed smoothly?

#writesky #writingprompts #writingcommunity

19.02.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now how do I fit a laser into a 1920s murder mystery in time for the 18th?

16.02.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another productive week of writing, despite mental health setback because you know, real life sucks.

My #WIP novel is now buiding up to what I hope will be the pivotal moment!.

#Writesky #writingcommunity #writerslife

13.02.2026 10:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a cartoon character making a face with his hands . ALT: a close up of a cartoon character making a face with his hands .
13.02.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Age Verification? My first console was an Atari 2600!

11.02.2026 01:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another 7000 words drafted this week for my current #WIP Murder at Shergrove Hall (working title).

The young master is being threatened by one of the house guests. Does this give Edward the motive for murder?

#writing #WritingCommmunity #writesky

06.02.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips 'confident'

Vicky just asked in the middle of class a "very important" question to Gordon for Paulie disregarding the teacher. Did Paulie get his answer?

- - -

Don't ask about the hoodies lmao. It's unrelated. I did draw them tho.

#writingcommunity #wmhst #writesky #writingprompts

03.02.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Excerpt from Chapter Four of current work in progress 'Murder at Shergrove Manor' (Working title).

Edward, displeased with Leonard's presence, seeks an excuse to leave the room.

Excerpt from Chapter Four of current work in progress 'Murder at Shergrove Manor' (Working title). Edward, displeased with Leonard's presence, seeks an excuse to leave the room.

Cheated ever so slightly with today's #WIPSnips The word was confident, and I've used confidence.

#writingprompts #writersky #writesky #amwriting #writingcommunity

03.02.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Excerpt from Chapter 5 of current work in progress Murder at Shergrove Hall (Working title).
The young master, Edward Shergrove, seeks refuge in the library alongside his sister Clara, and tutor Doctor Clymont following an off-screen conversation with another houseguest. A conversation that has left the young master quite distressed.

Excerpt from Chapter 5 of current work in progress Murder at Shergrove Hall (Working title). The young master, Edward Shergrove, seeks refuge in the library alongside his sister Clara, and tutor Doctor Clymont following an off-screen conversation with another houseguest. A conversation that has left the young master quite distressed.

Edward Shergrove, seeks refuge in the library alongside his sister Clara, and tutor Doctor Clymont following an off-screen conversation with another houseguest. A conversation that has left the young master quite distressed.

#writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts #WIPSnips #WIP

30.01.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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An excerpt from my current work in progress. Murder at Shergrove Hall (working title).

The young master struggles to express what it is he truly feels.

#WIP #writingcommunity #writesky

30.01.2026 09:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Excerpt from 'A Murder at Shergrove Hall' a Work in Progress

Excerpt from 'A Murder at Shergrove Hall' a Work in Progress

Excerpt from Chapter 3 of my current work in progress.

The young master Edward Shergrove struggles to reply to a particular correspondence.

#WIPsnips #Writesky #Writingcommunity #WritingPrompts

26.01.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A little late, but I am loving the birthday card my artist friend sent me!

23.01.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
  Princess Saphirra has no shortage of problems: the threatened mage uprising, a recent assassination attempt, and to top it all off, the king is missing, which means her years of cleverly avoiding marriage are coming to a close. 
  A political rival and likely insurrectionist, the great mage Algar, proposes marriage as a means to solve her issues - the threat is clear, marry him or face an attack. But Saphirra knows the true source of his power is an enslaved mage named Reve and Reve is a far more tolerable option for marriage.
  Reve has a secret that only Algar knows; he’s not entirely human, which is why he’s only been used as a weapon...until now.

Princess Saphirra has no shortage of problems: the threatened mage uprising, a recent assassination attempt, and to top it all off, the king is missing, which means her years of cleverly avoiding marriage are coming to a close. A political rival and likely insurrectionist, the great mage Algar, proposes marriage as a means to solve her issues - the threat is clear, marry him or face an attack. But Saphirra knows the true source of his power is an enslaved mage named Reve and Reve is a far more tolerable option for marriage. Reve has a secret that only Algar knows; he’s not entirely human, which is why he’s only been used as a weapon...until now.

Dual perspective
Marriage of convenience/Forced Proximity
β€œFake Dating” (pretending to be in love for appearances)
He falls first
second chance romance
Enemies to Lovers
Magically enhanced β€œSpice”
Cinnamon roll MMC
Neurodivergent coded FMC
Grumpy FMC/Sunshine MMC
MMC keeping a secret from FMC, FMC knowing Exactly what the secret is but not mentioning it

Dual perspective Marriage of convenience/Forced Proximity β€œFake Dating” (pretending to be in love for appearances) He falls first second chance romance Enemies to Lovers Magically enhanced β€œSpice” Cinnamon roll MMC Neurodivergent coded FMC Grumpy FMC/Sunshine MMC MMC keeping a secret from FMC, FMC knowing Exactly what the secret is but not mentioning it

Courtcraft and Mages
A princess proposes to an enslaved mage in an effort to prevent her own assassination ...and hold on to power. πŸ‘‘
Her new betrothed is harboring a secret: he isn't exactly human. 🐝
#BluePit πŸ“– #W #A #R #F #ND #Romantasy #Romancelandia

13.01.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day. A beginner's handbook to the world of philosophy written by Dr Richard Churchill. Covering traditions from Western, Chinese, Indian, and Islamic philosophy across the ages.

Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day. A beginner's handbook to the world of philosophy written by Dr Richard Churchill. Covering traditions from Western, Chinese, Indian, and Islamic philosophy across the ages.

Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day. A beginner's handbook to the world of philosophy written by Dr Richard Churchill. Covering traditions from Western, Chinese, Indian, and Islamic philosophy across the ages.

Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day. A beginner's handbook to the world of philosophy written by Dr Richard Churchill. Covering traditions from Western, Chinese, Indian, and Islamic philosophy across the ages.

Just a reminder my beginner's handbook Philosophy for All: From Anaximander to Present Day is available to buy on Amazon.

If you haven't ordered your copy yet. What are you waiting for?

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYLTTH73

#BluePitπŸ“– #A #NF #P

13.01.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday to me.
Happy Birthday to me.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.
Happy BIrthday to me.

09.01.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year everyone.

What projects are we going to be working on in 2026?

#WritingCommunity #HappyNewYear #WIP

01.01.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Merry #Christmas everyone.
Here's a thing I drew to celebrate.
#HappyHolidays2025

25.12.2025 11:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Random day trip to #Bristol for the #ChristmasMarket
That’s it. That's the entire post.

19.12.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Two weeks until Christmas.
The final rush is here!

If you’re still hunting for meaningful gifts, both of my books are still available on Amazon.

#ChristmasGifts #BookRecommendations #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

12.12.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0