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@sbakelar.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:56 PM

#TBBChat: 5
From #ADragonForDarius Vol. 4.
There is a great deal of humanity but we're going to go with monstrosity here, since I'm on that kick now.

CW: Drake is having a very bad day, captured by the All Father and subjected to psychic torture.

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The attack fell on him so hard that it cut off all thoughts. Searing flesh beneath his scales started to bake, burn, and char. The pain of the dragon spear poison flared as his powers flared, involuntarily trying to ward off the attack. Drake thrashed against the bindings, succeeding in snapping one of the straps over his shoulders. Voices and movement around him gave him an outside sensation to focus on. Somewhere to crawl, mentally, as his flesh continued to burn. It’s not real, Yu! It’s just in your mind!

Do you think I can’t bake you for real, wurm? You’re immortal. I will slice off dragon steaks for my Host every evening, and every morning you will heal. And we will dine on steak for a month. And when we tire of steak, we will explore other delicacies. Pain lanced through Drake’s guts as mental fingers brushed over his liver, his stomach, squelched through the intestines, pulling on them. Drake sobbed in response.

@monstersandmaidens.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:48 PM

Everyone's (least) favorite sentient fly/ill-intentioned god makes an appearance...
He lives for the chaos. But in a dickish way.
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Bell tried to make a semi-stealthy exit from the office, only to have William buzz around her head.
“Leaving early?” he asked. “Being lazy?”
“I’m taking care of myself so I can take care of others.”
He flew right past her eyes, forcing her to slow down, before landing on an unoccupied desk. “Sounds like an excuse.”
She crouched down, getting on his level. “William. I’m tired. I know you don’t like me, but could you please cooperate?”
“I like you,” William said, puzzled.
Bell blinked. “What.”
“One of my favorite people. Mammoth is more fun to watch, but you. Seeing the stress build up. Guessing what’s going on in your head. Different pleasure. Almost told about your...

@anna-orridge.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:43 PM

The monsters in my two long form works are made chiefly by neglect - the umbilical cord of worship they were accustomed to severed, to be left a festering stump amid environmental ruin. Hell hath no fury like an idol or deity scorned. #TBBChat

@the-book-bazaar.com Oct 10, 2026, 8:38 PM

TBB Chat Q5: Show off an example of humanity or monstrosity in your work!

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@sbakelar.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:33 PM

#TBBChat 4:
I think the best monsters are the ones who believe in their hearts that they are the good guys. My current monsters saved the world. How could they be bad? To them, the real monsters are the MCs and their shortsighted desire to topple a generational power structure. #WriteSky

@monstersandmaidens.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:33 PM

Again, it depends on which story because my brain craves ✨variety✨
But the reasoning behind the actions is often part of it. Plus it depends on whose perspective we’re reading.

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@jaylitwicki.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:31 PM

They argue. Far too much. But they’re trying.

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@the-book-bazaar.com Oct 10, 2026, 8:26 PM

TBB Chat Q4: What makes a monster in your work?

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@sbakelar.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:18 PM

#TBBChat 3:
Self-doubt and questioning their place in the world and the decisions they make are common for my characters. I have others who believe their own press articles and then find out they're actually not all that amazing.

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@anna-orridge.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:16 PM

I think I tend to put a spotlight on people who are flawed in a way that compromises their likability in a serious way. I hope the reader can bear with them despite that, because they have that very human trait of humour and longing for connection - to others, to their memories.
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@monstersandmaidens.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:11 PM

They don’t always feel like they’re all that human, but I think the desire to question what you are and push past simple answers (even—or especially—if It overcomplicates things) is itself very human

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@the-book-bazaar.com Oct 10, 2026, 8:06 PM

TBB Chat Q3: How do your characters embody humanity?

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@vincentlore.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 7:55 PM

#TBBChat

Relationships, I guess, platonic and romantic and familial and everything in between. Never really thought about it before.

@monstersandmaidens.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 7:41 PM

I think there’s always something compelling in witnessing a person fully in their element doing what they’re passionate about, even if the activity doesn’t normally interest you.

I just like playing with weird activities.

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