Erik Mercer

@erik@toot.community
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SciFi/fantasy author, translator, language nerd, psychology. Author of “Vagabonds & Bureaucrats”. Out there to support fellow writers!
Author websitehttp://erikmercer.net/
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Erik Mercer10h ago
#ValentinesDay is named after Bishop Valentine of Terni, killed February 14th 269 for illegally marrying young couples. He is believed to have paid the occasional dowry out of his own pocket, and to present newly weds with flowers. St. Valentine's Day was 1st celebrated in 496.
Erik Mercer2d ago

I finally took some time to prepare covers for book 1 to 3.

Yes, writing and editing is the priority. However, adding a cover makes it feel more real. Like promise that "yes, we are doing this, and we are doing it now".

#amWriting #WritingCommunity

Erik Mercer2d ago

In light of recent events, I decided to update the design of my book #cover.

#amWriting #WritingCommunity

Erik MercerJan 26
Happy #RepublicDay to our friends in India. Enjoy a wonderful and sunny day.
Erik MercerJan 10

Happy lazy #Caturday dear #WritingCommunity

#WritersCats #Catsofmastodon

Erik MercerJan 5
The #kidlit story I'm writing at the moment sees a young witch travel on foot to the Blocksberg for a dance, after she had an accident that left her unable to fly. The actual path taken exists, is 40km long, and can be walked in 10 hours plus breaks. Maybe a bit longer with kids.
Erik MercerJan 5

The legendary house dragon took the shape of a lindworm. It could fly, and looked like a white streak moving across the sky. When it was returning home laden with gifts, that streak took a thick barrel shape.

Wizards would beguile a dragon by leaving an offering at a crossroads.

Erik MercerJan 5

There are countless legends that fly under the radar. One such is the European "house dragon". I was introduced to this creature at a young age, when my grandmother told me that this particular dragon guarded families and brought great fortune when treated right.

#amWriting

Show threadErik MercerJan 2
The "Bode" river and the valley are both named after the supposed giant. The floods of the river is believed to hold Bodo's golden crown, after he lost it when he attempted to jump across on his horse--and failed.
And I got a picture of the hoof imprint of his horse as it jumped.
Show threadErik MercerJan 2
I'm notoriously bad at drawing, but I have been there and happened to have a photo of the actual place, where legend says Bodo fell from his horse. Using that as a template, made things easier, and at least the background is authentic. Bodo is another story. Never met the guy.