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OC interview tag

Triple tag time! TY @kaylinalexanderbooks @mysticstarlightduck @mk-writes-stuff

Already did Fen here so now I'm going to do Playa next:

Are you named after anyone?

Not necessarily. There may be a distant cousin who shares my name, but my parents chose it because it sounded nice.

When was the last time you cried?

Hmmm…I believe the last time was when Fen told the story of The Shadow and the Ghost. Such a sad tale, and Fen really made it come alive.

Do you have any kids?

How old do you think I am? I’m way too young to think about that.

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Of course not.

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

If they are anyone I know or if they come from somewhere else. The village…it’s not the largest place, so you get to know everybody to some degree. Also, many foxes from the other villages have business that requires them to travel, so I see strangers on a semi-regular basis.

What’s your eye color?

The deep green of summer leaves.

Scary movies of happy endings?

Fen told me about the interview you did with him, so I have some idea about how movies work. Anyways, I would prefer a happy ending...but why can't it be both?

Any special talents?

Apart from sarcasm and dry humor? I am a good shot with a bow, and I can pick up on many skills quickly, even ones I have little interest in (alas).

Where were you born?

Here in Fernstan.

Do you have any pets?

Me? No. But my grandmother keeps insects during the spring and summer months.

What sort of sports do you play?

I don’t really do many sports. But I can do what you call parkour. (Stop judging me. This may not look like an athletic build, but I can assure you there is more muscle than fat underneath all this fur).

How tall are you?

I would say about 28 inches in your measurements. Though this may change as grandmother said I still have some growing to do.

What was your favorite subject in school?

Having uh…what was it again? A formal education…is a concept that is pretty foreign around here (I really wish I remembered what Fen told me regarding this subject).

What is your dream job?

To be a hunter, though I’ll settle for almost anything so long as it doesn’t involve politics.

Tag is going to be left open for anyone to find.

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OC bingo tag

shoutout @mk-writes-stuff for the tag First time doing this one. Let's see how this turns out

Rules: Fill out the bingo(s) of the person tagging you, then generate one for your OC here

I’ll be having Playa fill out Ricinus’s card(L), and Fen do Cassiopeia’s card(R).

No bingo. If I combine the results of both cards...still no bingo. Both my characters are too pure to score much on these cards. Debated whether to fill in 'Dead parents' but as the card said 'parents' in plural, I decided not to count it.

tagging @oh-no-another-idea @splashinkling @poethill @smudged-red-ink @illarian-rambling @elizaellwrites @touloserlautrec @fourwingedwriter @tildeathiwillwrite @whatwewrotepodcast @sentfromwolves @theeccentricraven @bml1997 @jay-avian @buffythevampirelover @the-ellia-west @winterandwords @winglesswriter @eccaiia @agirlandherquill @little-peril-stories @dyrewrites and open tag for anyone who wants to join in

Here is Fen's card:

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ROYGBIV tag

Shoutout to @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag

Rules: find the main rainbow colors in your WIP!

I’ll be using A Feather in the Forest. Let’s see where this hunt for colors takes us.

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Red- The chief of the village was a large, aged white fox with spinel red eyes.

Orange- The badge was metal, with a coppery orange hue to it.

Yellow- Walking into the hall with authority and purpose was a great eagle. Clear, piercing amber eyes and a deep, hooked yellow beak showed prominently on a head of Snow White feathers.

Green- The foxes had brought spare hoods, cloaks, and mantles, all in various shades of green.

Blue- The flapping grew louder until a bird manifested itself. It was a jay, dark blue in color save for the head which was black.

Indigo & Violet-(2 for 1 special!) Dawn was not far off. Already streaks of light could be seen as the indigos and violets of night faded.

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NP tag @dyrewrites @revenantlore @agirlandherquill @phoenixradiant @splashinkling @tildeathiwillwrite @winglesswriter @elizaellwrites @mk-writes-stuff @indecentpause @winterandwords @illarian-rambling @oh-no-another-idea @late-to-the-fandom and open tag

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Writing share tag

Shoutout to @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag

Here’s a long one from Dreamspinnings

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The siblings were overjoyed with what they had accomplished. Maybe now they could save Brooke’s life.

Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to try out the gifts. Floki approached a massive boulder and lifted it with ease. Not wanting to be outdone, Renerd kept into the trees and preformed a series of acrobatics that would have been impossible under normal circumstances.

Seeing the antics of their younger siblings, the eldest two decided to show them what the full potential of the gifts was. Soon there was a cacophony of sounds that rang through the forest. Flashes of light, flame, whirling winds, and screams loud enough to split mountains; it was enough to get the attention of the dead. It certainly got the attention of Al-Gia, who was at first dumbfounded as to what was happening. But then they saw that all the remaining gifts were gone.

“Those foolish foxes have taken them from right under my nose.” The great deity frowned. “They have no idea how dangerous they are in the wrong hands. I have to do something before they destroy themselves, and possibly the world.”

But before Al-Gia could do anything, Brooke had emerged from the little house. Wondering what all the strange lights and sounds were, she had risen out of her sickbed, grabbed her cane, and exited the building as fast as she could go.

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Tagging @whatwewrotepodcast @athenswrites @gottestod-writes @thepeculiarbird @poethill @phoenixradiant @leahnardo-da-veggie @revenantlore @spitefulbull @theeccentricraven @illarian-rambling @oh-no-another-idea @drchenquill and open tag

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Character voice tag

Cheers for the open tag @talesofsorrowandofruin

My line was: Mistakes were made

Characters from A Feather in the Forest

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Fen: Yeah…I messed up.

Playa: Things have gone sideways.

Ivy: I might have screwed up back there.

Rail: That didn’t go according to plan.

Quill: The plan just went out the window.

Nettle: …and this is why I shouldn’t be put in charge of anything.

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Tagging @kaylinalexanderbooks @fourwingedwriter @winterandwords @mysticstarlightduck @corinneglass @agirlandherquill @mk-writes-stuff and open tag

Your line is: You want me to eat that?

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OC interaction tag

TY @mk-writes-stuff for the tag. This one looks interesting, and quite fun.

Rules: Pick one of your OCs, describe them, then describe how they’d interact with the OC of the person who tagged you.

MK’s OC:Cassie is a tall, buff bodyguard with long, messy blonde hair, a metal right arm, and an eye patch she uses to hide her heterochromatic eyes. She’s a talented and resourceful fighter who also has a magical machine empathy. She acts like she doesn’t care about anyone but is fiercely protective of the downtrodden, especially clones. She has a good heart, but she’s brash, flippant, and rude most of the time, and has a bad habit of making dirty jokes even (especially) when they’re not necessary or appreciated.

My OC: I’m going to go with Fen for this one, as he is my most fleshed out OC at the moment. Fen is a crow. But he does not act like one, having grown up among the foxes of the forest. All his life, he has had to keep his identity a secret. For obvious reasons, Fen does not let too much of himself be known. What he does show is an understanding nature ,and a knack for bringing out the best in others. Storyteller, a good fighter, tracker, and cook, he is skilled in many arts, though you’d never know that from the way he stays humble and modest. He values friendship, and will support those he trust.

How they’d interact: This would be…interesting to say the least. I don’t think that Cassie would have had any interactions with a sentient crow before. Once the initial shock had worn away, If imagine they would get along, provided it be the right circumstances. In a fight, they would have each other’s backs. Over drinks, they could talk about subjects they have interest in, and maybe a few that they do not. Long term… this could go either way. Fen’s empathetic nature could help Cassie open up. Or it could end up ruffling a few feathers (pun partially intended) and cause the fists to fly. Fen would also get sick of all the crude humor after a while. Maybe it is best they keep their interactions to the occasional get-together.

Tagging @kaylinalexanderbooks @gottestod-writes @somethingclevermahogony @poethill @mysticstarlightduck @elizaellwrites @oh-no-another-idea @tildeathiwillwrite @splashinkling @winterandwords @melpomene-grey @phoenixradiant and an open tag for those who want to join in

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Vaguely summarized WIP tag

Shoutout to @mk-writes-stuff for the tag

(Rules: Summarize your WIP in 15 bullet points, but do it badly)

Righty-o, as I have early finished the first draft of A Feather in the Forest, I think it’s time for a reintroduction

1. A discovery set amidst a tale of foxes and birds.

2. Nothing is set in stone. Not even the laws

3. The changing of the seasons. Transition. A shift.

4. Time skip. How do you mend a broken life?

5.Hiding in plain sight. Keeping secrets in order to remain safe.

6. Childhood is near an end. Time to face the world

7. To follow one dream means giving up on another.

8. Family is more than blood. It is those you want to be with.

9. What do you do when things go south?

10. How far would you go to save your friends?

11. Behind enemy lines. There is 1 imposter among us.

12. Old animosities run deep. Mistrust and hatred are not easily forgotten.

13. It’s good to know that some people have your back.

14. Some things take a great deal of courage.

15. The secret is out. What comes next is another story.

Tagging @tildeathiwillwrite @phoenixradiant @elizaellwrites @eccaiia @revenantlore @whatwewrotepodcast @leahnardo-da-veggie @smudged-red-ink @indecentpause @corinneglass and open tag

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WIP summary tag

Cheers for the tag @phoenixradiant

Did this already for A Feather in the Forest, so now it’s time to summarize the sequel Snow on the Pines (disclaimer: this has just gone out of the planning/outline phase, and is mainly bullet points with some text. Final product may be different to what I summarize here)

• Omen. Omens everywhere.

• Winter is the hardest time of year

• “Who am I?”

• Dealing with loss

• “We’re not all that different, you and I”

• Bridging the divide

• The duo becomes a trio

• Trouble at home

• “Can I trust anyone?”

• More loss

• “I’m in way over my head”

• “Can I trust myself?”

• “Time to take a leap”

• “There’s a world beyond what you know”

• Some myths are true

Leaving this tag open for people to find at their leisure.

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OC interview tag

Thanks for the tag @winterandwords

I’ll be doing Fen from A Feather in the Forest

Are you named after anyone?

I don’t think so. Several of the family members on my mother’s side were named ‘Fen’, but I think the name was chosen because it sounded nice.

When was the last time you cried?

The last time? I shed quite a few tears over the last two years. *sniff* sorry about that. It can be hard to talk about. I still miss my mother…

Do you have kids?

No. Way too young to think about that.

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Umm… sometimes.

What is the first thing you notice about people?

Body language. Are they calm, agitated, smug, or itching for a fight?

What’s your eye color?

Blue.

Scary movies or happy endings?

What are movies? *are told what they are* Oh. That is an interesting concept; pictures that move and talk… what were we talking about again? Oh yeah! I would prefer happy endings.

Any special talents?

I am a good storyteller.

Where were you born?

Don’t know. I was told I was found in a destroyed camp…but I might have been born before then.

Do you have any pets?

What a strange concept. Never thought about that before. You can probably tell that the answer is ‘no’. (Although from what I hear, the Thá sometimes keeps insects…I guess you can call them pets)

What sort of sports do you play?

I am a decent swimmer. I am also good at stickball (it is the equivalent of your lacrosse), darts, and lawn bowling.

How tall are you?

In your measurements, about 30 inches.

What was your favorite subject in school?

You actually have members of the community do nothing but teach? This concept is totally foreign to me.

What is your dream job?

To be a hunter.

Tagging @illarian-rambling @poethill @jay-avian @leahnardo-da-veggie @oh-no-another-idea @the-ellia-west @splashinkling @bml1997 @tildeathiwillwrite @fourwingedwriter @theeccentricraven @winglesswriter @late-to-the-fandom @elizaellwrites and open tag

Blank template under the cut:

Are you named after anyone?

When was the last time you cried?

Do you have kids?

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

What is the first thing you notice about people?

What is your eye color?

Scary movies or happy endings?

Any special talents?

Where were you born?

Do you have any pets?

What sort of sports do you play?

How tall are you?

What was your favorite subject in school?

What is your dream job?

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Earth Day themed prompts

• “Listen team. This next mission does not promise much pay, but it probably is the most important one of all. We’re to be deployed to the rainforest, and we’re going to stay there until there are absolutely zero illegal loggers, miners, and poachers left.”

• These city folk will soon learn why they should never cross a Druid.

• Character wishes to become immortal. When asked why, they respond “I am the last guardian of nature. A world without nature would be a sad place.”

• OC Solarpunk AU

• A story of a species brought back from extinction.

• Your mother was Demeter, your father was Cernunnos.

• Character is one of the first pioneers. Their mission: leave the shelter and repair the Earth so that one day it will be habitable again.

• You find yourself in a void. All there is beside yourself is a mound of dirt, a cup of water, and a seed. A voice coming from everywhere tells you “build a world, see it come alive and grow.”

#writing #creative writing #writing reference #writing resources #writing inspiration #writing prompts #writer #writers #writers and poets #writing community #writer on tumblr #writeblr #earth day

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Character voice tag

Shoutout to @corinneglass for the tag

My line is: Honestly, I don’t know why I try.

Let’s mix things up a little. Time to hear from some of the birds of A Feather in the Forest

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Lord Halley: Sometimes I wonder why I even try. All these birds are griping about one thing or another.

Captain Hesper: *sigh* The Roost Lord breathing down my back, subordinates having nothing but complaints…makes me wonder why I even try sometimes.

Reed: I don’t see why we should put in all this effort. The higher-ups will just shovel more work on us.

Dirge: Why do we even try? Put in all this work, and his lordship will just give us more work.

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Tagging @eccaiia @winglesswriter @whatwewrotepodcast @theeccentricraven @poethill @phoenixradiant @smudged-red-ink @melpomene-grey @dyrewrites @leahnardo-da-veggie @tildeathiwillwrite and open tag

Your line is: Don’t give up on me now!

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OC questionnaire tag

Shoutout as always to @kaylinalexanderbooks

My questions are:

1. What’s something that was horrible in the moment but in hindsight is hilarious?

2. Do you get often lost in thought? Where does your mind go? How do you focus?

3. Who do you worry about the most?

Up to being questioned are the mc and their adopted family of A Feather in the Forest

(Warning: These questions are being answered by the characters between the prologue and the main story. Light to mild spoilers ahead!)

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1. What’s something that was horrible in the moment, but in hindsight is hilarious?

Fen: I tried to show off to Playa one time. Tried to leap across some rocks in the stream. Ended up getting wet.

Sorrel: I tried to impress some of my peers by doing a few cartwheels. Didn’t realize the ground was wet until I slipped and fell face first into the mud.

Caine: Stole some hot chilis from the healer. Said I could eat them all and not throw up. I was wrong.

2. Do you often get lost in thought? Where does your mind go? How do you focus?

Fen: I sometimes get lost in thought. My mind wanders all over the place when it does. To get out of it, I try to think of one specific thing or person.

Sorrel: Getting lost in thought is something that happens occasionally. My mind honestly goes here, there, and everywhere. I find focusing on a single thought clears my mind eventually.

Caine: I’ve found myself getting lost in thoughts more often these days. My mind can go to some really dark places. It’s difficult for me to clear out the clutter, if I’m being honest with you.

3. Who do you worry about the most?

Fen: My mother. All anyone tells me is that there is some sort of sickness got into her blood. Her condition has gone downhill.

Sorrel: I worry about both Fen and Caine. They’re clearly are affected by my deteriorating condition. Don’t know if they will be able to cope, especially Fen.

Caine: Sorrel. The sickness is in her blood. It’s gone too far for any of our healing arts to do anything. Only Al-Gia can save her now.

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Tagging @little-peril-stories @agirlandherquill @splashinkling @oh-no-another-idea @illarian-rambling @mk-writes-stuff @winterandwords @melpomene-grey @late-to-the-fandom and open tag

Your questions are:

1. Is there anything about you you would like to change?

2. Are you in a relationship?

3. How would you like to be remembered?

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Nine people to get to know

Shoutout to @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag

Did one of these already, but some of the questions on this one are different. Time to jump back into it.

Last song: Bully in the Alley

Favorite color: any shade of blue

Currently watching: GBBO

Sweet/spicy/savory: Spicy sweet

Current obsession: getting my WIP done, art

Last thing I googled: Effects an eruption of the Yellowstone super volcano would have on the global climate. How would the climate of the US be affected by a nuclear winter (oh the perils of being a writer—likely ending up on a government watchlist just because you did some research)

Favorite season: spring

Skill I’d like to learn: Shading, getting the folds and creases of fabric just right (all arts stuff)

Best advice: “Go for it. Nothing’s going to happen unless you set things in motion. Laugh, learn, fall on your face…it’s is never too late to get started.”

Tagging: @dyrewrites @corinneglass @revenantlore @mysticstarlightduck @little-peril-stories @whatwewrotepodcast @sentfromwolves @bml1997 @drchenquill

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Writing stalled a bit. Did some fox doodles to get the creative juices flowing.

#doodle #sketch #art #canid #fox #artist on tumblr #writer on tumblr #writeblr #current wip #the crow and foxfolk series #creative writing

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And the results are in…congratulations to the 50% who picked out the lie!

Has no problem eating chili peppers-true

I may have taken quite a few liberties regarding bird and mammal biology when doing this story, but this is not one of them. Birds do not register the heat in capsaicin and can eat chilis without feeling the burn.

Is an only child- true

This was something I planned from the beginning. No biological siblings, no adopted ones either.

Is an extrovert- false

Fen may present an outgoing personality, but he is in fact introverted. Emotionally reserved, he lets few know his actual feelings.

2 truths and a lie tag

Thanks for the open tag @eccaiia

(Reminder: Post a 24 hour poll containing 2 truths and a lie about your OC and have your followers guess the lie)

Let’s see how well you know Fen from A Feather in the Forest

Tagging @mysticstarlightduck @poethill @whatwewrotepodcast @bml1997 @theeccentricraven @gottestod-writes @revenantlore @elizaellwrites @sentfromwolves @corinneglass @late-to-the-fandom and open tag

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Character voice tag

Shoutout to @mk-writes-stuff for the tag

My line is: Where are we? How did we get here?

Characters from A Feather in the Forest

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Fen: Wait a minute. Did we get lost? How?

Ivy: I am 100% sure we are lost.

Rail: Now this does not look familiar at all.

Quill: I don’t think we’re supposed to be here. Wherever ‘here’ is anyways.

Nettle: We’ve gone off the map. How? I have no idea.

Leif: I don’t say this often, but I’m saying it now: I have no idea where we are.

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Tagging @mysticstarlightduck @tildeathiwillwrite @smudged-red-ink @whatwewrotepodcast @agirlandherquill @drchenquill @splashinkling @jakkon-and-rose-topic @revenantlore @phoenixradiant @melpomene-grey and open tag

Your line is: Yeah, I deserved that.

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“Friday” kiss tag

TY for the tag @kaylinalexanderbooks

The calendar may say Saturday, but for this tag, it is Friday in spirit.

Rules: Post a scene with a kiss-from a quick peck to a make out-can be platonic, familiar, romantic, or otherwise,it does not matter

Don’t have much that involves kissing. Apologies for this snippet from Dreamspinnings which contains a kiss, and will more than likely make you sad.

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“You don’t have to do this!” Marcel objected. “You did nothing wrong.” Tears began pouring from his eyes, and he sobbed uncontrollably.

“Everything that happened was because of me. The loss of the village, your death…it’s all my fault.”

“No. I chose to get involved.” Estelle told him. “I stood by you, supported you. I drove you down the path when you were on the verge of giving up. If anything, the blame should be on me.”

The tears ceased. A smile crept onto Marcel’s face. It was the kind of smile one put on when they could not cry any longer.

Estelle came in close. The two embraced and kissed. A shadow and a ghost, somewhere between all places.

“Come.” Estelle told Marcel. “You will not have to face this alone.”

And so the two walked together into the Great Night. No fox before of since did so willingly. It was said that after a time Al-Gia let them walk the Long Road. Together in life, they stayed that way in death, and now on the path of atonement.

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Tagging @fourwingedwriter @winterandwords @agirlandherquill @corinneglass @phoenixradiant @tildeathiwillwrite @illarian-rambling @oh-no-another-idea @mk-writes-stuff and open tag

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