Our Rescued Female Pup Has a Name Now!
Jul. 7th, 2025 12:07 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
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Via Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:
Our first otter patient admitted in 2025, the young female from Homer, now has a name:
✨Meet Un’a! ✨
Un’a means “that out in the open water” in the language of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people. It’s a fitting name for this special pup who has shown strong resilience in her recovery!
See our previous posts here, here, and here - or check out her new tag!
Check-In #1
Jul. 6th, 2025 09:16 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rockinham posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
pod_togetherToday is our first check-in! You can check in over email (pod.together@gmail.com), dreamwidth comment, or via discord message to klb, shmaylor, minnabird, or rockinhamburger --whichever feels most comfortable to you. A single person can check in for your entire group, although if each person wants to check in individually, that’s fine too. (If you signed up as a group and did not opt-in to check-ins, you obviously aren't required to check-in, but are certainly welcome to if you would like!)
Completed writing is due in 3 weeks, on Sunday July 27th. When you check in, let us know if you feel on track for that deadline so far. We'd also love to know what's going well in your group and any worries you may have about your group or your project.
In addition to checking in with us, make sure you check in with your partner(s). Sharing your work-in-progress with your partner(s) is mandatory, and the minimum requirement is once per check-in. That means that, if you haven't already shared what you have so far, now is the time to do so. Partners, don’t forget to give feedback/encouragement on the work-in-progress when you see it!
It's very early in the game, so if you are anticipating difficulty, this would be a great time to start discussing problem-solving options. We're happy to help in any way we can to ensure you and your partner(s) have as positive an experience as possible! And if everything’s going awesome, YAY, we can’t wait to hear all about it!
Best,
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Jul. 4th, 2025 04:35 amwordsmithdaily_feedAlaska SeaLife Center Has Another Rescued Admit!
Jul. 3rd, 2025 12:16 pmdaily_otter_feedVia Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:
❗New northern sea otter pup patient admitted ❗
Have you heard the news? There’s another adorable sea otter patient admitted to the ASLC Wildlife Response program! He was first spotted high up on the beach in Homer with no adult otters in sight. After a few hours alone, birds began to approach the vulnerable pup, and the team knew they needed to act. With authorization from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the ASLC Wildlife Response Team coordinated the pup’s safe transport to Seward for immediate care.
So far, the pup seems to be doing well, and our team is caring for him around the clock.
Read more at ASLC’s website!
iteroparous
Jul. 3rd, 2025 04:31 amwordsmithdaily_feedImagine Working Night Shifts and This Is the Night Shift
Jul. 2nd, 2025 12:16 pmdaily_otter_feed
Via Alaska SeaLife Center - this is that little pup we told you about last week - here and here.
agnoiology
Jul. 2nd, 2025 04:43 amwordsmithdaily_feedBeta Reader Call!
Jul. 1st, 2025 07:48 pmcassie_faith posting in betapleaseBeta Reader Call!
Hi friends! I’m looking for a beta reader (or two) to give feedback on my VERY rough completed first draft of a contemporary queer romance/WLW novel. It’s a heartwarming, emotional, and intimate story about two best friends who end up in a surprise Vegas marriage—only to discover they’re expecting a baby.
Genre: Contemporary WLW Romance / Queer Domestic Drama
Length: Approx. 60,629 words (I’m looking to get it up to 70k)
Content Tags: Accidental pregnancy, friends-to-lovers, secret marriage, queer rep, chosen family, birth scenes, emotional healing, moderate spice, single-parent backstory, hurt/comfort
CW: Pregnancy complications (non-fatal), difficult ex, fertility struggles (in epilogue)
Looking for feedback on:
Character development + emotional arcs
Pacing and structure
Believability of relationship progression
Any parts that felt confusing, repetitive, or lacking payoff
General impressions and reactions
Continuity
If you love messy love stories, slow burn emotional intimacy, and queer joy with a sprinkle of angst and domestic fluff, this one’s for you.
Note: I’m chronically ill and have been writing this story in pieces since 2022- some things may not make sense or line up due to my illnesses and how I’ve been writing (damn brain fog and forgetfulness). Continuity checking is important.
I cannot provide swap services at this time. I work and I’m in school on top of being ill.
I’m a sensitive person when it comes to my art. Offer me advice wrapped up in praise and not just harsh red pen all over my work.
Just drop a comment or DM me. Thanks in advance for your time and support!