Judith Lalone
@poeticsofthemask.bsky.social
A performer improvising in parable so the wrong audiences won't understand. Fantasy writer and poet published under various pseudonyms.
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October 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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The Witch of the Wood🏚️
A horrible curse is destroying Hatwick Wood. Milo Ashton is chosen to venture within and find the witch break it. When the curse spreads to him, he's certain that he will die. That changes when he meets a mysterious stranger.
🖤October 6, 2026🖤
Uni: books2read.com/u/bw6gwP
A horrible curse is destroying Hatwick Wood. Milo Ashton is chosen to venture within and find the witch break it. When the curse spreads to him, he's certain that he will die. That changes when he meets a mysterious stranger.
🖤October 6, 2026🖤
Uni: books2read.com/u/bw6gwP
October 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Witch of the Wood🏚️
A horrible curse is destroying Hatwick Wood. Milo Ashton is chosen to venture within and find the witch break it. When the curse spreads to him, he's certain that he will die. That changes when he meets a mysterious stranger.
🖤October 6, 2026🖤
Uni: books2read.com/u/bw6gwP
A horrible curse is destroying Hatwick Wood. Milo Ashton is chosen to venture within and find the witch break it. When the curse spreads to him, he's certain that he will die. That changes when he meets a mysterious stranger.
🖤October 6, 2026🖤
Uni: books2read.com/u/bw6gwP
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Reposted by Judith Lalone
For the unaddressed, unseen, unattended little Puerto Rican kid growing up in the wilds of 1970s Nebraskan prairies cosplaying Paul Atreides long before there were ever any screen treatments at all. 1/2
#pretendpanel #WriteSky
#pretendpanel #WriteSky
Brilliant responses yesterday 🫶
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
For the unaddressed, unseen, unattended little Puerto Rican kid growing up in the wilds of 1970s Nebraskan prairies cosplaying Paul Atreides long before there were ever any screen treatments at all. 1/2
#pretendpanel #WriteSky
#pretendpanel #WriteSky
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October 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
#pretendpanel
I increasingly write for friends I have shared projects with. During periods when I have less motivation, knowing they're waiting for the next chapter keeps me at the keyboard. When I'm giving attention to my solo creations, that's for me, because I just enjoy creating things.
I increasingly write for friends I have shared projects with. During periods when I have less motivation, knowing they're waiting for the next chapter keeps me at the keyboard. When I'm giving attention to my solo creations, that's for me, because I just enjoy creating things.
Brilliant responses yesterday 🫶
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
#pretendpanel
I increasingly write for friends I have shared projects with. During periods when I have less motivation, knowing they're waiting for the next chapter keeps me at the keyboard. When I'm giving attention to my solo creations, that's for me, because I just enjoy creating things.
I increasingly write for friends I have shared projects with. During periods when I have less motivation, knowing they're waiting for the next chapter keeps me at the keyboard. When I'm giving attention to my solo creations, that's for me, because I just enjoy creating things.
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#PretendPanel
Myself. Indulging my inner child and healing my inner traumatized, angry teen.
People on the struggle bus - depression, anxiety, CPTSD.
LGBTQIA+ people who need to be represented in positive light.
Anyone who knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and defeated, but try anyway.
Myself. Indulging my inner child and healing my inner traumatized, angry teen.
People on the struggle bus - depression, anxiety, CPTSD.
LGBTQIA+ people who need to be represented in positive light.
Anyone who knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and defeated, but try anyway.
Brilliant responses yesterday 🫶
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
#PretendPanel
Myself. Indulging my inner child and healing my inner traumatized, angry teen.
People on the struggle bus - depression, anxiety, CPTSD.
LGBTQIA+ people who need to be represented in positive light.
Anyone who knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and defeated, but try anyway.
Myself. Indulging my inner child and healing my inner traumatized, angry teen.
People on the struggle bus - depression, anxiety, CPTSD.
LGBTQIA+ people who need to be represented in positive light.
Anyone who knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and defeated, but try anyway.
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#pretendpanel I honestly write for past me first. I want to write a book that Past Me would've loved reading. I also write for anyone who feels like they don't fit in, for autistics and Filipinos, etc.
Brilliant responses yesterday 🫶
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I’m looking forward to seeing what people are going to say in response to this. Could be wildly different to each other… or very similar… let’s see #pretendpanel
October 3rd: Who do you write for?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
#pretendpanel I honestly write for past me first. I want to write a book that Past Me would've loved reading. I also write for anyone who feels like they don't fit in, for autistics and Filipinos, etc.
Sometimes coworkers suck, especially when they reflect the parts of yourself you're least comfortable with. #BlogPost #FlashFic #WriteSky #selfimage
Reflected Distortions
Read time: 4 minutes. You had the office mostly to yourself that day. Rhiannon would come in after lunch, but you had till then to slip on your company-provided virtual reality headset and function check your projects without disrupting her work. You closed the door to avoid a similar noise disruption for people in the hall. The user profile popup appeared first.
semirandomreflections.blog
October 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Sometimes coworkers suck, especially when they reflect the parts of yourself you're least comfortable with. #BlogPost #FlashFic #WriteSky #selfimage
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#PretendPanel: because I have always loved to tell stories. My Barbies and TY dolls had such expansive lore that I don't think I could have ever explained to anyone else. Writing is just an attempt to capture some of that imagination and get it on a page.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
Let’s kick off our #pretendpanel month of the deeper reasons why, with the big one…
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#PretendPanel: because I have always loved to tell stories. My Barbies and TY dolls had such expansive lore that I don't think I could have ever explained to anyone else. Writing is just an attempt to capture some of that imagination and get it on a page.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
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#PretendPanel because I don't know how to do anything else.
Okay fr it's one of those things that brings me genuine enjoyment, even when it's difficult. I am a vast font of inspiration, and my only regret is that I do not have time to write all my ideas :')
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Okay fr it's one of those things that brings me genuine enjoyment, even when it's difficult. I am a vast font of inspiration, and my only regret is that I do not have time to write all my ideas :')
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let’s kick off our #pretendpanel month of the deeper reasons why, with the big one…
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
#PretendPanel because I don't know how to do anything else.
Okay fr it's one of those things that brings me genuine enjoyment, even when it's difficult. I am a vast font of inspiration, and my only regret is that I do not have time to write all my ideas :')
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Okay fr it's one of those things that brings me genuine enjoyment, even when it's difficult. I am a vast font of inspiration, and my only regret is that I do not have time to write all my ideas :')
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#pretendpanel
I write mostly because it's fun and provides community through the writing circles I'm part of. It's also force of habit; not writing becomes uncomfortable if it goes on for long enough.
I write mostly because it's fun and provides community through the writing circles I'm part of. It's also force of habit; not writing becomes uncomfortable if it goes on for long enough.
Let’s kick off our #pretendpanel month of the deeper reasons why, with the big one…
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
#pretendpanel
I write mostly because it's fun and provides community through the writing circles I'm part of. It's also force of habit; not writing becomes uncomfortable if it goes on for long enough.
I write mostly because it's fun and provides community through the writing circles I'm part of. It's also force of habit; not writing becomes uncomfortable if it goes on for long enough.
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I know it's a cliché, but I write because I'm compelled to write.
From the age of 3, I made up stories while staring out the car window. And once I knew how to write, I put them down on paper.
From 2nd grade through high school, teachers suggested being a writer.
It's who I am. 🤷♀️
#PretendPanel
From the age of 3, I made up stories while staring out the car window. And once I knew how to write, I put them down on paper.
From 2nd grade through high school, teachers suggested being a writer.
It's who I am. 🤷♀️
#PretendPanel
Let’s kick off our #pretendpanel month of the deeper reasons why, with the big one…
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 11:43 AM
I know it's a cliché, but I write because I'm compelled to write.
From the age of 3, I made up stories while staring out the car window. And once I knew how to write, I put them down on paper.
From 2nd grade through high school, teachers suggested being a writer.
It's who I am. 🤷♀️
#PretendPanel
From the age of 3, I made up stories while staring out the car window. And once I knew how to write, I put them down on paper.
From 2nd grade through high school, teachers suggested being a writer.
It's who I am. 🤷♀️
#PretendPanel
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Hello #pretendpanel
I’ve always had stories to tell but recently writing has become a lifeline for me. When I write I am more grounded and less likely to experience a panic attack that day unless there’s a huge triggering event. Writing and meds took me from 5-6 panic attacks a day down to zero.
I’ve always had stories to tell but recently writing has become a lifeline for me. When I write I am more grounded and less likely to experience a panic attack that day unless there’s a huge triggering event. Writing and meds took me from 5-6 panic attacks a day down to zero.
Let’s kick off our #pretendpanel month of the deeper reasons why, with the big one…
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
2nd: Why do you write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Hello #pretendpanel
I’ve always had stories to tell but recently writing has become a lifeline for me. When I write I am more grounded and less likely to experience a panic attack that day unless there’s a huge triggering event. Writing and meds took me from 5-6 panic attacks a day down to zero.
I’ve always had stories to tell but recently writing has become a lifeline for me. When I write I am more grounded and less likely to experience a panic attack that day unless there’s a huge triggering event. Writing and meds took me from 5-6 panic attacks a day down to zero.
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✨COZY BOOK BUNDLE✨
Spend October with the All the Way Crew!!
These books feature found family, ballet dancers, an ace himbo, and a cat named yardstick!
spilledinkcoffee.com/shop-2/
#booksky 💙📚
Spend October with the All the Way Crew!!
These books feature found family, ballet dancers, an ace himbo, and a cat named yardstick!
spilledinkcoffee.com/shop-2/
#booksky 💙📚
October 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
✨COZY BOOK BUNDLE✨
Spend October with the All the Way Crew!!
These books feature found family, ballet dancers, an ace himbo, and a cat named yardstick!
spilledinkcoffee.com/shop-2/
#booksky 💙📚
Spend October with the All the Way Crew!!
These books feature found family, ballet dancers, an ace himbo, and a cat named yardstick!
spilledinkcoffee.com/shop-2/
#booksky 💙📚
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Living in a sentient ship has its own unique set of disadvantages.
HOW WE GOT HERE: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
HOW IT'S GOING: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
BUNDLE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE: itch.io/s/195896/the...
HOW WE GOT HERE: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
HOW IT'S GOING: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
BUNDLE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE: itch.io/s/195896/the...
October 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Living in a sentient ship has its own unique set of disadvantages.
HOW WE GOT HERE: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
HOW IT'S GOING: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
BUNDLE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE: itch.io/s/195896/the...
HOW WE GOT HERE: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
HOW IT'S GOING: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
BUNDLE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE: itch.io/s/195896/the...
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Started as a little study and became another one of the 'Secret Society of Unpractical Headpieces in Space' series (that still does not exist) 🪐
October 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Started as a little study and became another one of the 'Secret Society of Unpractical Headpieces in Space' series (that still does not exist) 🪐
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We are now OPEN to submissions of speculative fiction + poetry by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors! Submissions are limited to trans, BIPOC, and/or disabled authors from October 1-7. If that's you, send us your work! This issue's theme is exploration.
We'll be open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ authors from October 8-21!
We'll be open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ authors from October 8-21!
Submission Guidelines - OTHERSIDE
Submission guidelines for fiction and poetry submissions to OTHERSIDE, including opening dates and how to submit.
othersidespec.com
October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We are now OPEN to submissions of speculative fiction + poetry by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors! Submissions are limited to trans, BIPOC, and/or disabled authors from October 1-7. If that's you, send us your work! This issue's theme is exploration.
We'll be open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ authors from October 8-21!
We'll be open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ authors from October 8-21!
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Welcome to the October #pretendpanel calendar.
As the year wears on, let's get deep into the reasons why it's worth it to keep going in this sometimes rewarding, sometimes punishing, and almost always quixotic endeavour we call writing.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
As the year wears on, let's get deep into the reasons why it's worth it to keep going in this sometimes rewarding, sometimes punishing, and almost always quixotic endeavour we call writing.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Welcome to the October #pretendpanel calendar.
As the year wears on, let's get deep into the reasons why it's worth it to keep going in this sometimes rewarding, sometimes punishing, and almost always quixotic endeavour we call writing.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
As the year wears on, let's get deep into the reasons why it's worth it to keep going in this sometimes rewarding, sometimes punishing, and almost always quixotic endeavour we call writing.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
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I’m so excited to share this beautiful artwork of Rowynn and Zi, created by Calesia (IG)!
Zi, demon prince of the world of dreams, introduces Rowynn to his observatory.
From Book 2, Star of Shalik. Enter the series today—Book 3 kickstarter is live. Help their story continue!
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
Zi, demon prince of the world of dreams, introduces Rowynn to his observatory.
From Book 2, Star of Shalik. Enter the series today—Book 3 kickstarter is live. Help their story continue!
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
September 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I’m so excited to share this beautiful artwork of Rowynn and Zi, created by Calesia (IG)!
Zi, demon prince of the world of dreams, introduces Rowynn to his observatory.
From Book 2, Star of Shalik. Enter the series today—Book 3 kickstarter is live. Help their story continue!
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
Zi, demon prince of the world of dreams, introduces Rowynn to his observatory.
From Book 2, Star of Shalik. Enter the series today—Book 3 kickstarter is live. Help their story continue!
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
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#Septopolis
As per a request you made earlier Khonri. Thank you for another amazing month of prompts 💜
It's been great playing along with y'all!
As per a request you made earlier Khonri. Thank you for another amazing month of prompts 💜
It's been great playing along with y'all!
September 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM
#Septopolis
As per a request you made earlier Khonri. Thank you for another amazing month of prompts 💜
It's been great playing along with y'all!
As per a request you made earlier Khonri. Thank you for another amazing month of prompts 💜
It's been great playing along with y'all!
Reposted by Judith Lalone
#Septopolis #WritingCommunity #BookSky
Well, this was a fun one. Fun fact, if you want to know more about Kingsmount and the world around it, my novel Recursed, and my new novella Justice al Pastor, are both on sale on Itch!
It's my IT'S NOT AMAZON Sale.
nerdictranslator.itch.io/recursed
Well, this was a fun one. Fun fact, if you want to know more about Kingsmount and the world around it, my novel Recursed, and my new novella Justice al Pastor, are both on sale on Itch!
It's my IT'S NOT AMAZON Sale.
nerdictranslator.itch.io/recursed
September 30, 2026 at 9:55 PM
#Septopolis #WritingCommunity #BookSky
Well, this was a fun one. Fun fact, if you want to know more about Kingsmount and the world around it, my novel Recursed, and my new novella Justice al Pastor, are both on sale on Itch!
It's my IT'S NOT AMAZON Sale.
nerdictranslator.itch.io/recursed
Well, this was a fun one. Fun fact, if you want to know more about Kingsmount and the world around it, my novel Recursed, and my new novella Justice al Pastor, are both on sale on Itch!
It's my IT'S NOT AMAZON Sale.
nerdictranslator.itch.io/recursed
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Enjoy spooky season, folks!
Dropping in before all the fun new October games begin tomorrow to give you advance notice that #Novmemeber will be back again this year.
There'll be a mix of returning prompts (with new memes!) and some fun new stuff.
I'll ping y'all again at the end of the month!
xo👻
Dropping in before all the fun new October games begin tomorrow to give you advance notice that #Novmemeber will be back again this year.
There'll be a mix of returning prompts (with new memes!) and some fun new stuff.
I'll ping y'all again at the end of the month!
xo👻
September 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Enjoy spooky season, folks!
Dropping in before all the fun new October games begin tomorrow to give you advance notice that #Novmemeber will be back again this year.
There'll be a mix of returning prompts (with new memes!) and some fun new stuff.
I'll ping y'all again at the end of the month!
xo👻
Dropping in before all the fun new October games begin tomorrow to give you advance notice that #Novmemeber will be back again this year.
There'll be a mix of returning prompts (with new memes!) and some fun new stuff.
I'll ping y'all again at the end of the month!
xo👻
#Septopolis 30!
This was such a fun and useful set of prompts! Learning more about everyone's settings was also a delight! Thank you @khonri.com for hosting!
This was such a fun and useful set of prompts! Learning more about everyone's settings was also a delight! Thank you @khonri.com for hosting!
A final good morning for 2026, #Septopolis.
It's that day! Do as you will. I'll jingle the jar below but know that it is not out of any need.
If anything, today, I encourage you to go find a locally owned establishment in your city and buy something. Maybe learn a fact about your local history!
It's that day! Do as you will. I'll jingle the jar below but know that it is not out of any need.
If anything, today, I encourage you to go find a locally owned establishment in your city and buy something. Maybe learn a fact about your local history!
September 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
#Septopolis 30!
This was such a fun and useful set of prompts! Learning more about everyone's settings was also a delight! Thank you @khonri.com for hosting!
This was such a fun and useful set of prompts! Learning more about everyone's settings was also a delight! Thank you @khonri.com for hosting!