Saana

an aspiring fantasy author, a mother, a continuous education professional, and US-based Finn 🇫🇮🇺🇸

[Saana @Saana]

@jennyleeSD Kaunis = beautiful in Finnish.

[Saana @Saana]

@DesideriaMesa Some Like It Hot.
(Although I like multiple rom com movies, but most have been mentioned already.)

[Saana @Saana]

@thewebb And some wine? ;)

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@thewebb Snacks? Who needs food? When I'm in that blissful flow state, I don't crave any food; I just want to write.

[Saana @Saana]

@thewebb Better than what I had yesterday. Since 4pm, the tornado warnings were blaring and our yard became a lake.

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@MStillbrook All the time. Or organize bookshelf. Or wash dishes. Or play with the dog. Clean the house. Sometimes I’ve even resorted to ironing my laundry (but those are desperate times indeed since I hate ironing).

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@RobertElkerbout Since nothing makes you feel better than a rejection letter, right?

[Worldsmyths Publishing @Worldsmyths]

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[Saana @Saana]

Favorite words: Linger. No doubt about it. Another close one is shadow. What words do you favor in your writing?

[Saana @Saana]

Kudos to @Newton for his fav horror trope. Predominantly a fantasy writer, I find plenty of fantasy tropes in my texts. The most often used one must be The Secret Heir. Hey, what can I say? Luke Skywalker (and Leia) are secret heirs as well. @amwriting @writinglife

[Saana @Saana]

My ideas always end up being novel length works; their scope and complexity doesn’t lend well to short stories. But I’m trying. I'm developing three short stories that tie into (of course) a novel. It’s also helped me to expand the world and flesh out my characters. #amwriting

[Saana @Saana]

As a working mother, my days get busy. My only possibility to write is before anyone else is up. I’m not always in the mood, might need two cups of coffee to clear my head, but I try to write every day between 5:00 and 6:30 am. #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writinghabit

[Saana @Saana]

In a writers' workshop last week, I was reminded to be more aware of my inspirations. I know my writing is driven by the concept of family and how it shapes one's personality. Maybe that is why I like Star Wars? #amwriting #WritingCommunity

[Saana @Saana]

@Curious_Arty I feel your pain!! I’ve already gone through two rounds of beta reads 😢

[Saana @Saana]

When to declare your work is finished? Beta readers are essential, and I'm realizing my ms still needs a bit more love. Last stretch! I can do it. I will start querying after completing the edits #amwriting #writinglife

[Scribophile @scribophile]

Sadly accurate...

#WritingCommunity

[Saana @Saana]

@thewebb I know you so I have an unfair advantage. 😉 I believe I know the right answer, except I can’t recall the name of your band.

[Worldsmyths Publishing @Worldsmyths]

We've officially opened #submissions for our Fall 2022 anthology, titled Seasons Unceasing! Submission guidelines can be found here https://t.co/mTQzvJtuHI #amwritingfantasy #WritingCommunity #anthology #Worldsmyths

[Saana @Saana]

@thewebb I should be writing more on paper; I know it’s good for me and always gets the creative juices flowing. Still, I rely on my computer.

[Saana @Saana]

@dragonspleen Easily! Done it a million times 😂