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Another drug from my Augmented Valor cyberpunk world.

I am prepping for Novelember. I hope to get the first book in the Augmented Valor series on Kindle.

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To Novel or Novella....

I am nearly done writing the first draft of Silver Bound and will put it away before starting edits this November. Finally, after trying to write this story for a WHOLE year, I can see the finish line. Just 7..... no, make that 6 more chapters to go! And yes, the first edits will be adding details, missing chapters, and fixing the pacing -- all without destroying the storyline...hopefully. Maybe. Eh, the characters took off with the plot at the beginning of Act II, so I gave up and let them tell me what to write. It's their story anyways! *shrug*

Now, onto the matter at hand: I have a question regarding which book should I move onto next. I have the sequel to Silver Bound up and ready to go, but I also have a novella for the series that takes place between the events of Silver Bound and book two, and it ties deeply into the events of what happens in book two. The question is, dear readers, should I work on the novella or hop straight into book two?

#novel #novella #writing #question #book2 #book1 #complete

Developing and editing the second book of my saga is going smoothly, I believe.

The bloat is mostly gone, a few chapter rewrites have definitely enhanced the quality, and I’ve been adding smaller scenes to further enrich the characters beyond simply knowing them as a cool elf assassin, a rogue vigilante with a badass mask, or the rest of the companionship by surface alone.

Anyway, this means more lore will be coming to my world here on World Anvil, although I still have some empty articles I’ve yet to complete due to limited time. One of those is the Immortal Lords - essentially god-like entities who rule entire planets of their own out in the cosmos of my fantasy setting. Their direct influence on Kyfeia is small, which is why they often rely on their cults and followers.

With that said, I should soon write another character article on an important figure who will be featured in either Book 3 or Book 4 when the time comes:

The Makerbound Sovereign of Veros.

She is the 5th “Chosen Queen” ruling Veros, the land of the Wild Elves. Rulership in that realm is not traditional. It is not inherited by blood, nor seized by force.

It is gifted to someone deemed worthy of the title by the Makers.

Thanks for reading!

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Still holding out on the Blanket Fort Storytellers quarterly book club?

Stop that.

There’s still two weeks to start and finish The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr, the Busy Writers Book Club selection for Q2 before our Brunch Chat on July 5th.

Even if you haven’t read it, you’re welcome to join us and learn why we enjoyed it!

I’ve also posted a poll to decide what we’ll read for Q3. Choose from six craft-focused books, from generational classics to fresh-pressed hot takes. This quarter is all about using language.

You’re invited. Come be a part of the fun. Everything is happening in the Blanket Fort Storytellers server!

#YourInvitation #BookClub #BlanketFort

Here is chapter 13.

Chapter 13 in Augmented Valor: The Legacy of Aditi Nizhoni

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So last week I successfully got my summer camp reading all done, faster than I expected but thankfully done and out of the way.
  Summer Reading Challenge
  At the end of it, I definitely did use it for some self-promo. Sorry, kinda not sorry. LOL.
  I think soon, I'm going to work on more character profiles because I will need them in my next book or two. I especially need to work on Inarora's cousins and Priwen and Damyien more. I need to flesh these disasters out a little more.
  In other news, right now my book is still set to release the 22nd of next month. That's almost a month away! Phew, that's kinda scary if you ask me. I'm THIS close to being a published author and it's creeping up so fast on me. I'm a little panicky, not gonna even lie, but I'll live. I'm always panicky LMAO.
  In other news, both the paperback AND the e-book are available for pre-order! I'm still working on pre-order incentives but I'm gonna try to get those soon.
  https://mybook.to/seraphabellbooks https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inaroras-excursion-seraph-abell/1146149475?ean=9798869089175
  Lastly, I was on a live stream last night with two of my friends on YouTube and I had a blast. If you want to hear us ramble on about fanfiction writing as well as our own fanfiction, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/kgOmDIql3Nw
  #Fantasy #UrbanFantasy #fantasy #urbanfantasy #middlegrade #MiddleGrade #Author #debut #book
 
 

Macabre and Monstrous

A Horror Anthology of Eldritch Space, Myth Monsters & Forest Frights

  Available now in digital and paperback!   Are you looking for some spooky short stories to get you through this Halloween? Cosmic, folk, or fantasy, there’s horror for everyone in Macabre and Monstrous! Emily Armstrong, K. S. Bishoff (Dazzlinkat), and Sapha Burnell (Usurperkings), the hosts of We Aren’t Dead Yet, have come together to release their first anthology: a chilling collection of scary short stories from our WorldAnvil worlds! You can find more info about these worlds at Eldrispace, Pangorio, and Judge of Mystics.   #WAauthor #WADY #horror #booklaunch  

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  “They were amalgamations of the forbidden - biomechanical flesh crafted and cloned out of pure insanity. Twisted blends of mechanical limbs and grotesque organic matter writhed in torment, their forms contorted in an obscene dance of agony.”
Fell Plumes, Emily Armstrong   “Gulping down a tumbler of Colm's whiskey, Carolee looked to the margarine container sitting in a bowl of ice, glad she paid attention in her Anatomy readings. Apparent after the fact, butchery and surgery ought not have been separate motions, the muscle memory to cleave meat off bone and separate ribs from their connective points wasn't so far off from a pig.”
Whiskey and Sinner’s Blood, Sapha Burnell   “Aichil was not a demon with patience. His host tree, however, had patience in every woody fiber. He had been tempted to abandon it for another human host but its power was potent. It was beyond anything he felt before. It was too intoxicating to abandon. With it, he would build an empire.”
Harvest of Horror, K.S. Bishoff (Dazzlinkat)   “Warning klaxons blared in his ears as the impact ruptured his suit's left leg. Oxygen hissed out in a plume of vapor, mingling with his panicked breaths. His trembling claws fumbled with the emergency repair kit, trying to patch and seal the breach. Each second felt like an eternity as the frigid void of space threatened to claim him.”
Salvager’s Loop, Emily Armstrong   “The night broke with the snuffling, raw bellow of the Lamia's hunting call. No more cooes of feminine lust, nor the deep throated laughter of a woman on the prowl for the slake of her sensuous desires. Once the Lamia realized Caleb would not be turned to her bed, vixen begat venom.”
The Lamia, Sapha Burnell

Taking a break from posting about WorldEmber to post about my latest book and how it's doing!   I'm generally very bad at promoting anything, from my WA articles to my actual-dactual published novels. I'm trying to get better at that, so here we go!   Black Bird, Blue Road is my latest published novel. It released in September of this year, and is a historical fantasy novel about a girl named Ziva trying to save her brother, Pesah, from his advancing, severe leprosy. She overhears her parents talking about sending him to a leper colony, and when Pesah has a vision that the Angel of Death will collect him on Rosh Hashanah, a month away, the two run away to try to find a cure. On the way, they meet a half-demon who tells them about the city of Luz, where the Angel of Death isn't allowed, and the three go on a medieval road trip across Eurasia to find it.   Well, since September, a lot of people have read this book, and a lot of them have liked it. A lot. They've liked it so much, in fact, that it keeps popping up on best-of lists. O_O I've collected all the ones I'm aware of, and it's just wow. Kinda wild. My book about death and desserts is resonating with people, and it feels very nice!   Here is my list so far!
1. #book/book-2">Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2022
2. 101 Great Books for Kids
3. School Library Journal's Heavy Medal Early Six
4. Newbery Winner's Top Five Books of 2022
5. Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Children's Books of 2022
6. Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2022
7. The Horn Book Fanfare 2022 Booklist   Have a good summer,
Sofi