BrynnAisleen

Bi Mom of Four. Currently writing a Dystopian Trilogy. Typical Aries.

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Interested in Beta Reading?

I'm currently working on Chapter 25 of 'The Defects,' just a couple more to go until I'm done! I'm looking for about 10-12 people who would love to help out by beta reading.

The story is a dystopian sci-fi novel set in a world ruled by a homophobic, racist, and fascist government, where brave characters rise up to fight back.

The first book mainly follows Cassen Reneau, one of my three protagonists, and features a lot of world-building. If you'd like to be a beta reader, please send me a DM. Due to the sensitive themes, I’m being very careful in selecting my beta readers.

Thank you,

Brynn Aisleen

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Writing music for Chapter 25

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Character Reveal

Here’s Cassen Reneau! I discovered a fantastic artist on Fiverr named Dazz, who helped me create this wonderful image of Cassen! I'm really excited to share her with all of you!

Character Reveal! | Brynn Aisleen Author

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Let me know if you'd like to hear the two versions and let me know which one hit more with you! I'm also on the prowl for some Volunteer Beta Readers to start in May if anyone is interested!!!

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Me reading another person's writing: Oh they missed a period there, no worries mistakes happen :) Three adjectives in a sentence? Adverbs for days? No worries I love descriptions and this story is fire.

Me seeing the same thing in my work: Wow am I illiterate? Am I actually ok? Who the actual fuck told me I can write so I can go and curse their entire family for the time it took for me to carefully craft this GARBAGE.

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This is me rereading my work EVERY SINGLE TIME!

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Have you ever publish your book?

I previously published 19 romance novels under a different pen name from 2014 to 2016. I've been out of the game for a while, but I still love writing and creating worlds.

My earlier books are no longer available on Amazon because they were set in a state that began passing anti-trans laws. As someone with a trans family member, I won't glorify a state that seeks to harm the people I love.

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Hello if I may ask what genre do you write

I used to write romance but took a nearly decade-long break after a near-death experience. Currently, I'm moving forward with a dystopian series that explores government fascism, homophobia, and racism.

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Don't ever let anybody talk you out of writing or pursuing your passions. Every time you write, you're improving your craft. Every time you read, you're also improving your knowledge of the craft you love. Keep at it, give yourself and your art some grace, and some room to breathe. The only person who can ever stop you from writing is you, and wouldn't that be a shame? You'll never know who might be touched by your work if you give up on it now.

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Just Realized... Something you might want to know...

The Defects: Cassen Reneau Book One

Coming November 1, 2025

Eighty years after a series of natural disasters devastated the North American continent, leading to the loss of millions of lives, the remaining population resides in three cities. These cities are governed by a central authority that instills fear of those who deviate from societal norms and discourages dissent.

A young woman discovers that she can no longer conform to this prescribed path. Determined to honor a friend whom she considered a brother, she resolves to resist the government's rules.

After all… The government says she’s a Defect- she might as well own up to it.

[brynnaisleenauthor]

Why Figs?

I've had the immense pleasure of engaging with numerous readers about the significance of figs in my book, and I’m thrilled to elaborate on this very important theme! The fig tree illustrated on the cover is more than just an image; it symbolizes not only Cassen's favorite food but also serves as the backdrop for secret meetings that shape her journey and worldview throughout the book.

Figs and their trees hold rich sacred significance across various religions, adding layers of depth to the narrative. Notably, Cassen’s secret practice of Buddhism is intricately tied to Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment, which transpired beneath the wide, sheltering branches of a fig tree. This imagery reflects themes of ultimate truth, spiritual awakening, and the arduous journey toward liberation—ideas that resonate deeply with Cassen’s own evolution throughout the story.

The role of figs is more than just a simple, throwaway idea; it becomes a vital thread intricately woven into the fabric of her personal journey and growth. I can’t wait for readers to explore this connection and discover the richness it adds to Cassen's character!

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5 posts!

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If it weren’t for Billy creating the Road, Sharon would’ve died completely alone, never again having a taste of sisterhood or adventure.

If it weren’t for Billy creating the Road, Jen would never have unbound herself or regained her power.

If it weren’t for Billy creating the Road, Alice would never have known what her mother did for her or broken the curse, achieving what her ancestors could not.

If it weren’t for Billy creating the Road, Lilia would never have achieved closure within herself or understood her own purpose in life.

If it weren’t for Billy creating the Road, Agatha would never have learned to love a child again or realized that she could still be more than just a killer.

Every member of the coven, whether they physically survived in the end or not, was given something immeasurably valuable by Billy through his Hex of the Road.

He may have “killed” some of them.

But in truth, in one way or another, he saved all of them.

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WANDA MAXIMOFF | BILLY MAXIMOFF ↪ son of the scarlet witch

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Need to Focus

I need to start chapter 10. I know I do. I know my manuscript needs to be done at a specific self-imposed timeline, but it's sooooo easy to get distracted.

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So Relatable!

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