#moms write

[fir-fireweed]

Hello I have a question that may or may not be personal, if it is please disregard it. I was curious as to how much your kid(s) are involved/interested with your writing? You’ve mentioned them a couple times, and from what I can recall. I just think that’s so sweet! I’ve never really heard about IF authors or, like, fanfic writers in general that have children that are aware of their works.

Hello! I love ragging on… er, talking about my spawn! 💕

My son is 19 and my daughter is 16, so they’re old enough to be aware and included. I say “rag on” because my son in particular has never read my stuff, the loser. 😒 I find this particularly funny because one of his online friends is a huge Corinne fan and was the one behind this fantastic meme that now hangs above my desk. My daughter has read Viatica but not Cantata.

Though they may not read it, they’ve both contributed greatly to my writing. Whenever I have an LGBT or trans question, I go to them. Whenever I need a young person’s insight, I go to them. Whenever I hear a phrase from tumbler I don’t know, (often, lol) I go to them.

And they get to hear every fourth sentence out of my mouth be “This [insert media, quote, object] is Cantata coded”. So I guess I forgive them on not having read it. 😅

[fir-fireweed]

Viatica is now complete! 🥳😱

A new interactive fiction available free to read on itch.io and written in Twine Chapbook.

Story Link | ROs | Ko-Fi

Set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future, with a focus on personal growth, as well as platonic, familial, and romantic bonds.

Your world is a desert, both figuratively and literally. Speech is prohibited, books are outlawed, and any meaningful human interaction is nonexistent. Humans are reduced to the job they do for The City. There are no names; instead, everyone is identified by a number.

You are H-313, a healer.

Create and customize your character: male, female, or non-binary; gay, straight, or bisexual. Become an individual in a world of drones. Learn to speak, express your emotions, define your personality. Dream big, resist tyranny, inspire the masses, and forge a new world. Or not. This is your journey, after all.

There are no point-based choices or outcomes. No choice is wrong—it simply changes the type of person you grow to become.

Content Warning: This story is intended for mature audiences. Possibly triggering topics present in the story include blood, violence, death, suicide, rape (mentioned), child abuse, mature language, and sexual content (optional).

Art by the extremely talented Isabela Zaneti

[fir-fireweed]

Happy Mother's Day!

Aww, thank you, my friend! 🥹

And Happy Mother’s Day to all my fellow mommas out there! ❤️

[fir-fireweed]

hello fir, hope you're having a good week so far! my question for the day is: what language do you imagine when writing about the mc signing? i usually visualize libras (brazilian sign language) since it's the one i'm familiar with, but wanted to know if you had a specific one in mind :) oh, also, i saw the meme your child's friend did, do your kids and their friends play cantata as well or do they just know about it? :o

Hi anon! 👋

This is going to sound silly but I actually picture the signed language in Dune. 🥴 I’m not familiar enough with formal signed languages, and I don’t imagine a particular one when I write. Feel free to imagine whichever you’d like!

My daughter has read about half of Viatica and none of Cantata. My son is a dork who hasn’t read either. Yes, I’m totally calling him out here, lol. I give them both grief about it but they’re teens and got their own lives, so what are you gonna do? 🤷🏻‍♀️ My son’s online friend group has one friend who’s read Cantata (the Corinne fan) but I’m not sure if the others have read it. A few of them follow me on tumblr so this post should be fun. 🤭

My husband has read both IFs, which was fucking hilarious because I don’t think he knew I read/wrote smut till that moment. 😆👀

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Everybody talking about “You can find me on Bluesky if tumblr goes down.” And I’m over here like, “Um, you can find me on LinkedIn.” 🥴

I think I’m in the wrong demographic. 😅

[fir-fireweed]

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

And a particularly happy day to my fellow mom writers, artists, and creators out there! We often put aside our own hobbies and self-care to focus on our family. It’s very difficult to carve out time to devote to your own joys, without feeling guilty or neglectful. Just know that I see you and I think you’re doing a spectacular job! 🫶🏻

So all you momma writers, musicians and artists, continue being fabulous! 💪🏻 And enjoy your day! ❤️

[fir-fireweed]

"But the hubby and spawn have been wonderfully supportive." Fir your so amazing please don't go bald 💔😔

Me, when I get these odd, weirdly cute, speaking in tongues comments:

Meanwhile my kids are laughing hysterically reading over my shoulder.

Thank you, anon! 😅

[fir-fireweed]

Update News

Hi y’all! Just wanted to give an update on Viatica’s progress.

You may have expected chapter 11 to be the moment of vengeance or confrontation after chapter 10, but I’m afraid it’s a little slower paced. Rather, it’s setting the stage for such a moment, which will be chapter 12.

There will be several choices in chapter 11 which will affect the narrative, so it’s more exposition than anything, I’m afraid. My goal is to release chapter 11 on 11/11. Because reasons. 😏

Chapter 12 will be the conclusion, aside from an epilogue, and it’s shaping out to be a bugger. Not only do I have to tie up every loose end and take into account every choice, but there are two distinct ways the story can go from here, so I’ll be essentially writing 2 chapters 12s. Because of this, I’m not sure it will be finished this year as I had initially hoped, especially with the holidays approaching. Have no fear, it won’t be terribly delayed! But I do want to be upfront about expectations.

Thank you all for your support and for accompanying me on this journey! You are amazing! 😍 I welcome comments and don’t be afraid to ask me anything if you have questions. Thank you!