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…so i commissioned an artist to draw my oc 😶

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heyy can we do a sexy roleplay where im a prince from a fallen kingdom and youre the powerful warrior who has taken me for their own pleasure. yes? yipeeee ok so before we start first here's a google doc with the whole history of the fictional land we're both from and the intricate geopolitical workings of the- oh yeah and here's a supplementary doc on the agriculture and trade routes of said fictional land and stuff and yes this is important. the dirty talk has to be lore accurate

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ok so i caved and took three days of unpaid leave for next week. maybe that will heal me

im soo tired and sleep deprived and stressed i just want to fall ill and get a week of sick leave to spend in bed reading and gaming. anyone else feeling like this

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I want there to be fewer MRAs. Do you want that too? Do you want to know what helps us get there, from a feminist perspective?

You may not like my answer: acknowledge that sexism can affect men. Recognize that, although the patriarchy generally privileges men, they are also subject to restrictive gender roles that are harmful to them (shunning all things “feminine,” not showing emotions, being protectors/strong, never admitting being victims of SA/IPV, having to “earn” their manhood, etc.).

Give young men a place other than the right-wing manosphere to be heard about the issues they experience. If these grifters are telling them “only we understand how hard it is to be a man, the left hates you for your gender” and they look to the left and see “men claiming they have ‘problems’ are losers who just hate women, all men are trash,” do you think they’re going to be drawn towards or away from feminism?

Before you leave an angry response: no, this does not mean to center men instead of women in feminism, it just means including them at all. No, it is not “coddling” men to treat them with human dignity, you can and should continue to hold them (and every other gender) responsible for unpacking sexist beliefs. No, this does not mean it is every individual woman’s and feminist’s responsibility to prioritize men’s issues, it just means at the least not shutting them down when they do speak up about sexism. No, it is not “not all men-ing” to point out that “men are trash” sentiments hurt the feminist movement rather than helping it. Ask questions before you make accusations on this post, please. I have been abused by men too, I get it, this isn’t easy to hear.

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did you mean “the lives of four capitalist pieces of shit” mayhaps. oh, you didn’t. well, good luck building your own wealth licking boots of billionaires that dont give a shit about anyone but themselves

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😈 and 🎨 <3333

😈 Has there been a point in a story where you did something just to be playfully mean to your readers?

all the times in pirate au when someone walked in on nikki & vince. it's gotten to the point that there are like 60k words between the first and the second sex scene in the story. 60k!!!

(i didn't really want to be mean on purpose, i just wanted something spicy but didn't feel up to a whole sex scene)

🎨 How do you feel about fan art of your stories?

i would kill and maim and die for anyone who would do it. and i would link it to the fic on tumblr and ao3 both so that everyone can see it

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🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories? & 🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)? & 🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?

well, in fics with historic settings i try to keep it fairly accurate, but it's very far from my main priority. so i don't often do research for them, but when i do, i can go really deep

🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)?

romance i guess. it just feels cheesy and cringe no matter how i twist it. and i am not really interested in reading or writing it either so i kinda avoid the genre entirely

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

nooo it's too much distraction

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Fanfic Writer Emoji Ask

😅 What's a story or scene you've created that you're a smidge embarrassed exists?

🥺 Is there a certain type of moment or common interaction between your characters that never fails to put you in your feels?

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

😈 Has there been a point in a story where you did something just to be playfully mean to your readers?

✍ Do you have a beta reader?

🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.

🎢 Which of your fics would you call your wildest ride?

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉

💋 First kiss fics. Love em or hate em?

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

🛠What tools/programs/apps do you use to write?

⛔ Do you have a fic you started, but scrapped?

🙋‍♀️ Do any irl people know you write fanfic?

🍦 What's the sweetest fic you've created so far?

🍷 Do you drink and write?

🍆 Do you write the spicy stuffs? If so, what's your most popular nsfw fic?

🌞 Do you have a preferred time of day to write?

💖 What made you start writing?

💌 How do you feel about comments and feedback?

❌ What's a trope you will never write?

💲 Would you ever open commissions?

🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?

🏆 What's your most popular fic?

🎃 Do you write fics for certain holidays? Which is your favorite holiday inspired fic?

🎯 Have any of your readers accurately guessed major plot points? Care to share which?

🎨 How do you feel about fan art of your stories?

📈 How many fics do you have?

🦅 Do you outline fics or fly by the seat of your pants?

👀 Tell me about an up and coming wip please!

🤗 What advice would you give to new fanfic writers that are just getting started?

💞 Who's your comfort character?

🧠 Pick a character, and I'll tell you my favorite headcanon for them.

🤩 Who is your favorite character to write?

🤲 Would you please share a snippet of a wip?

😬 Which of your fics would you be most horrified for friends, family, or coworkers to stumble upon?

🎉 What leads you to consider a fic a success?

✅ What's something that appears in your fics over and over and over again, even if you don't mean to?

📚 Would you ever want to turn writing into a career?

⌛ How long does it take you to write a fic, or a chapter?

🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)?

💔 Is there a fic of yours that broke your heart?

💥 How do you feel about criticism?

🤭 Do you have a favorite tag to use when posting your works?

🥰 How do you feel about reader interaction? Are you open to receiving questions about your fics?

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im soo tired and sleep deprived and stressed i just want to fall ill and get a week of sick leave to spend in bed reading and gaming. anyone else feeling like this

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Extended Family VIII Zuberi Paranthropus boisei

Zuberi combines physical might with a gentle spirit, his robust frame concealing a guardian's heart. He excels in foraging and identifying plants, and though he is not much of a talker, Zuberi shares his wisdom through gestures and actions. Likes: the crunching sounds of chewing, misty mornings Dislikes: confrontation, being alone

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

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Extended Family VII Yafet Australopithecus afarensis

Yafet is an explorer: few things bring him as much joy as finding new paths to tread, and new sights to see. Although his clan doesn’t enjoy travelling too much, Yafet’s confidence makes him a natural leader when it’s time to move.

Likes: looking at his reflection on the lake’s suface, throwing stones. Dislikes: the smell of cats

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

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Extended Family VI Neesa Homo sapiens

Neesa is a sage woman who serves as the oracle for her people. While she mostly keeps to herself, her herbs and her animal companions, her ultimate priority is to guide and protect her folks in a changing world.

Likes: collecting seasonal plants, communicating with the stars

Dislikes: the howling of the wolves

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

Human model edited from DAZ Studio mesh. Deer skull from Laser Design on Sketchfab, bracelet from Heledahn on Sketchfab, feathers and sticks from Quixel Megascans.

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Extended Family V Ousu Homo habilis

As the oldest member of his clan, Ousu is a loving grandfather and watchful caretaker. While the other adults are busy gathering food, he lavishes the children with his funny faces and lessons.

Likes: taking a nap under the largest tree after eating fresh fruit, grooming his friends

Dislikes: walking long distances, teenagers

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

Human model edited from DAZ Studio mesh.

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Extended Family IV Higa Homo erectus

Higa is an experienced crafter and toolmaker. She enjoys learning about her surroundings, and is often captivated by things other members of the group aren’t interested in.

Likes: engraving shells and pebbles, watching the strange people of the trees from afar

Dislikes: being wet

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

Human model edited from DAZ Studio mesh, flint hand axe model from Spelthorne Museum on Sketchfab.

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Extended Family III A'ko Homo heidelbergensis

A'ko is an aspiring warrior who takes great pride in his skill with a spear. He wants to prove himself to his community by facing the ultimate challenge: to track and kill a lion by himself.

Likes: the look on his siblings’ faces when he comes home carrying a whole pig, war paint

Dislikes: flies, damp caves

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This is one in a series of portraits featuring different hominids under an intimate and humanizing light. Take these reconstructions with a grain of salt, but ask yourself: how similar to ourselves could our cousins have been?

Human model edited from DAZ Studio mesh.

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