J.F. Narnett
@narnetty-pascetti.bsky.social
Author. Goblin. AroAce
They/Them
The Shadow of Magic || Beta Draft - 140k words
jfnarnett.godaddysites.com
The cat's name is Sootie
They/Them
The Shadow of Magic || Beta Draft - 140k words
jfnarnett.godaddysites.com
The cat's name is Sootie
What's it called when I send off my book for feedback and in the meantime I'm working on a sequel AND a 1.5 spin-off novella?
September 11, 2026 at 4:53 AM
What's it called when I send off my book for feedback and in the meantime I'm working on a sequel AND a 1.5 spin-off novella?
I got a lot of characters working through a lot of trauma. (A 🧵)
Wil's conflict is with the revolution group and the people he's worked with for years. Finding out they might not actually believe what they preach, using him as a fall guy, a lot of stuff to work through there
Wil's conflict is with the revolution group and the people he's worked with for years. Finding out they might not actually believe what they preach, using him as a fall guy, a lot of stuff to work through there
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Let's talk about conflict.
What causes the most conflict between your character and the person closest to them?
What do they argue about and why?
Does it drive them apart, or bring them together?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let's talk about conflict.
What causes the most conflict between your character and the person closest to them?
What do they argue about and why?
Does it drive them apart, or bring them together?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
August 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I got a lot of characters working through a lot of trauma. (A 🧵)
Wil's conflict is with the revolution group and the people he's worked with for years. Finding out they might not actually believe what they preach, using him as a fall guy, a lot of stuff to work through there
Wil's conflict is with the revolution group and the people he's worked with for years. Finding out they might not actually believe what they preach, using him as a fall guy, a lot of stuff to work through there
Yes I locked myself out of my account again. Don't @ me I am very stupid
August 13, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Yes I locked myself out of my account again. Don't @ me I am very stupid
A project I've been working on for the last few weeks! A portrait-esque sketch of all four of my Main Characters in my upcoming novel!
June 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
A project I've been working on for the last few weeks! A portrait-esque sketch of all four of my Main Characters in my upcoming novel!
binding books at work today, and I am not good at it. Teachers come to ask about how it's going and I say "I'm not straight but I'm consistent" and that needs to be my motto during #pride
June 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
binding books at work today, and I am not good at it. Teachers come to ask about how it's going and I say "I'm not straight but I'm consistent" and that needs to be my motto during #pride
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I've got two he/him and two she/her, but Tseren, despite being a she/her has a story that is a metaphor for non-binary identity. Born as one thing, told she is something else, eventually finding peace as both and neither at the same time.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Here's one I've somehow never asked before! What is your character's gender?
Why did you choose that? Is it important to their story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Here's one I've somehow never asked before! What is your character's gender?
Why did you choose that? Is it important to their story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
May 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I've got two he/him and two she/her, but Tseren, despite being a she/her has a story that is a metaphor for non-binary identity. Born as one thing, told she is something else, eventually finding peace as both and neither at the same time.
Reposted by J.F. Narnett
So it's the anniversary of both my previous books being released today!
As a special, I've joined the Summer SFFH Sale, where both my books are free!
Go read them! Go check out the others too, there's talented writers in this collection.
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As a special, I've joined the Summer SFFH Sale, where both my books are free!
Go read them! Go check out the others too, there's talented writers in this collection.
books.bookfunnel.com/summer-sffh/...
Summer SFFH Sales
Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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May 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM
So it's the anniversary of both my previous books being released today!
As a special, I've joined the Summer SFFH Sale, where both my books are free!
Go read them! Go check out the others too, there's talented writers in this collection.
books.bookfunnel.com/summer-sffh/...
As a special, I've joined the Summer SFFH Sale, where both my books are free!
Go read them! Go check out the others too, there's talented writers in this collection.
books.bookfunnel.com/summer-sffh/...
Aric canonically bites the ear off a soldier in my WIP. I'm not an enforcer of a brutal empire, but my chances are not zero.
What are the odds of being bit by your main character and why?
(Ignoring the fact that they're in a book)
#WritingCommunity #WritingQ
(Ignoring the fact that they're in a book)
#WritingCommunity #WritingQ
May 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Aric canonically bites the ear off a soldier in my WIP. I'm not an enforcer of a brutal empire, but my chances are not zero.
I need an excuse to talk about Petel the Tiller boy. I wouldn't say cheerful as much as optimistic. A bit naive but he is eager to help and wants good things for everyone. He does not belong in this dark fantasy apocalypse but I love him and his hopefulness is def needed. He's been a fave to write.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
It's been a while since we talked about side characters! So, tell me about your most cheerful side character!
Is their attitude unusual for their setting? How does the MC feel about them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
It's been a while since we talked about side characters! So, tell me about your most cheerful side character!
Is their attitude unusual for their setting? How does the MC feel about them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
April 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I need an excuse to talk about Petel the Tiller boy. I wouldn't say cheerful as much as optimistic. A bit naive but he is eager to help and wants good things for everyone. He does not belong in this dark fantasy apocalypse but I love him and his hopefulness is def needed. He's been a fave to write.
How the actual fuck did I announce I'm gonna be more active here then immediately lock myself out of my account
April 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
How the actual fuck did I announce I'm gonna be more active here then immediately lock myself out of my account
Hello I am back. Around I mean. Deep in #editing hell, trying to get this manuscript done. I still don't know how to social media, but I hope to be around more in the future.
March 22, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Hello I am back. Around I mean. Deep in #editing hell, trying to get this manuscript done. I still don't know how to social media, but I hope to be around more in the future.
Somehow this is the first year my Spotify showed my top 5 artists as... my actual top 5. And every single year Placebo has been at the top.
Finally some accurate fucking data
Finally some accurate fucking data
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Somehow this is the first year my Spotify showed my top 5 artists as... my actual top 5. And every single year Placebo has been at the top.
Finally some accurate fucking data
Finally some accurate fucking data
#WIPSnips
and one for special. It's a character moment, but I'm shrinking the text again for trigger warnings. Mentions of violence. Nothing too extreme but I'm putting a content warning just in case. I am writing a dark fantasy, but I don't want to share the blood on main.
and one for special. It's a character moment, but I'm shrinking the text again for trigger warnings. Mentions of violence. Nothing too extreme but I'm putting a content warning just in case. I am writing a dark fantasy, but I don't want to share the blood on main.
November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
#WIPSnips
and one for special. It's a character moment, but I'm shrinking the text again for trigger warnings. Mentions of violence. Nothing too extreme but I'm putting a content warning just in case. I am writing a dark fantasy, but I don't want to share the blood on main.
and one for special. It's a character moment, but I'm shrinking the text again for trigger warnings. Mentions of violence. Nothing too extreme but I'm putting a content warning just in case. I am writing a dark fantasy, but I don't want to share the blood on main.
#WIPSnips
So I searched "third" and my only match was this description of the four fae courts. Except I've edited it and when I pulled up my document, the latest version of this section removed the word. I'm still counting it.
So I searched "third" and my only match was this description of the four fae courts. Except I've edited it and when I pulled up my document, the latest version of this section removed the word. I'm still counting it.
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#WIPSnips
So I searched "third" and my only match was this description of the four fae courts. Except I've edited it and when I pulled up my document, the latest version of this section removed the word. I'm still counting it.
So I searched "third" and my only match was this description of the four fae courts. Except I've edited it and when I pulled up my document, the latest version of this section removed the word. I'm still counting it.
#WIPSnips
I don't have retrograde, but I have "moving backwards" in old magic literally holding a character in place and stopping him from continuing.
I don't have retrograde, but I have "moving backwards" in old magic literally holding a character in place and stopping him from continuing.
November 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#WIPSnips
I don't have retrograde, but I have "moving backwards" in old magic literally holding a character in place and stopping him from continuing.
I don't have retrograde, but I have "moving backwards" in old magic literally holding a character in place and stopping him from continuing.
#WIPSnips
I tried to find something for "Progress" but I have nothing. So here, in a story about characters running from the law and from evil fae, I have... run.
I tried to find something for "Progress" but I have nothing. So here, in a story about characters running from the law and from evil fae, I have... run.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#WIPSnips
I tried to find something for "Progress" but I have nothing. So here, in a story about characters running from the law and from evil fae, I have... run.
I tried to find something for "Progress" but I have nothing. So here, in a story about characters running from the law and from evil fae, I have... run.
I've made the text a bit smaller on purpose today for the trigger warnings. I am proud of this scene but it's... a little body-horrory. I won't share the most explicit stuff, but it's still a bit gross if you're not into that kind of stuff. Anyway, shirt!
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I've made the text a bit smaller on purpose today for the trigger warnings. I am proud of this scene but it's... a little body-horrory. I won't share the most explicit stuff, but it's still a bit gross if you're not into that kind of stuff. Anyway, shirt!
#WIPSnips This snippet is one of my favourites because when I was getting feedback a friend of mine commented "oh no, a wild goth" and it's all I can think about now.
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
#WIPSnips This snippet is one of my favourites because when I was getting feedback a friend of mine commented "oh no, a wild goth" and it's all I can think about now.