Has anyone submitted any Divine Beast chapters for The Lost Hero?
nope, i actually dropped the fic because of too many other WIPs I had going on. if you wanna submit one, that would be cool and id be happy to share it :)
✨ The Zodiac Chronicles ✨ is live on the Mythrill App!
With the help of their Ouranos - their Zodiac partners - twelve mortals of Earth unite to save not only their world, but the entire cosmos, from destruction foretold in ancient Greek mythologies.
Kate, as you know i love you stories! i read in your Bio that you have been published, i would really love to read them also, how do i find them? feel free to contact me by email
I honestly stared at this message for a good 5 minutes just speechless. To whoever you are - I have no idea when this was actually sent and I so apologize if there was a delay in answering this!! Clearly I have not been active on Tumblr and don't get a lot of messages 😅 But I was excited to see this one so thank you! It means so much to me that you enjoy my silly writing and actually took the time to send me a message ♥ And if you ever see this - tell me who you are! An AO3 follower I'm guessing? 👀
Anyway, to answer your actual question! Yes, I am published! Over the years, I've had poems published in various magazines. My novel Calliope was available on Amazon until Amazon took it down for some reason - I never knew the details. The publishing company that it was published under ended up closing, it was a small press, so I'm thinking maybe that had something to do with it. I ended up putting it on Lulu and selling copies in my area, and recently I listed it myself on Amazon again. That being said, I've been working on trying to rewrite it since the novel is honestly like, 10 years old and my writing has changed drastically since then. I cringe reading it and I know it's worth rewriting and eventually getting the whole series out there. So, I set up a Patreon for people to follow my rewrite progress where I'm going to try my hardest to post a chapter a week. Though, I might need to change that up and post monthly instead as I am currently working on a publishing deal with Mythrill for a serialized version of my other work in progress novel, The Zodiac Chronicles. I don't have a link to share to that yet, but once I do, I will definitely post it!
I have a few other projects in the works and I'm still trying to figure out a way to best communicate with people. AO3 obviously doesn't really let you do that unless you write notes in your chapters and though I can put things on my profile, they do NOT like when you post things like Patreon links. Hence why I thought I could use Tumblr as a way to blog / keep followers up to date. But that never really took off hence why I haven't logged in in forever xD
I did recently set up a mailchimp account thinking maybe I could try the newsletter route, so if anyone is actually interested in getting maybe a monthly update from me, you can sign up for that here: http://eepurl.com/idp7mL
Otherwise, I do actively keep my website up to date with all my projects, so you can always take a look at that to find all my links! kaylynx.carrd.co
And if you'd rather just check out Calliope on Amazon, here ya go!
What the heck, I'll share all the things. I'm also on Fictionate. They recently released their own version of Patreon (it feels more limited then Patreon at the moment, so I might stick with Patreon, but you're always welcome to check me out there.) The Fictionate tiers are slightly lower than what I offer on Patreon since it's more limited. But you can find my rewrite of Calliope on there, too, as well as some other things.
And if you'd rather go the Patreon route, that's here :)
I am slowly rebranding myself to Kaylynx, so that's mostly how you'll see me from now on!
Anyway! This was a very long answer to a question that probably no one will you read. Can you tell I'm desperate to talk to people? LMAO! I don't see an email, so I apologize that I do not reply via email, but please feel free to message me any time! I clearly LOVE to get messages and talk to people lol <3
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I've been so inactive on here lately that I don't think anyone gives a shit but I wanted to at least put it out there that, despite my silence, I am working on myself and my career as a writer and I've officially launched my Patreon page where I will be posting my original fiction!
It would be super cool if people could reshare this to help me spread the word. The first 3 chapters of my first book, Calliope, are posted for free! Here's a preview!
Black and white. Light and dark. Mortal and immortal. Two sides of the same coin; one cannot exist without the other. This, Ryenna knew. Yet, she also knew life was not so simple. Between mortality and immortality, there was life. Between light and dark, there was dusk and dawn. Between black and white, there were colors. Colors of varying shades and vivid hues. Colors that made up the entirety of the world in a way that none could describe. It was something that could only be witnessed; experienced. And from that, one could learn and grow. From those colors, one could define their opinions and choices, their ideas and values. One could shape their life. Fate was theirs to chase, to hold on to, to mold. Their story was their own.
This was a truth. This was a truth despite all Ryenna had been told. It was a truth only her ancestors had known. A truth that was lost on most of humankind over the last thousand years. Ryenna carried this truth with her. Truths that had only turned to legends before soon being forgotten completely.
But that was only one side of the coin.
Her vision of the future became more and more clouded, tainted by the darkness that threatened the world of Praecanto.
Arandel bowed her head low to her queen. "Your Grace,” she started. “The time has come. The Aethereya have risen.”
Ryenna narrowed her eyes on her advisor, her breath caught in her throat for a moment.
“The prophecies seem to hold true,” Arandel continued. “I have seen it myself. It will only be a matter of time before the two Aethereya reveal themselves. One will take the form of a young witch.”
“A witch,” Ryenna whispered to herself. “That cannot be.”
“I cannot see how it is so,” Arandel said. “Which can only mean that a dark power is involved.”
“And what of the other?”
Arandel hesitated. “I have suspicions that it has already manifested itself, but I cannot be sure where it is.”
This did not come as a surprise to Ryenna. Dark magic always clouded her vision of the future, and the future had been clouded for some time. It only made sense that a dark magic was involved, but Ryenna could not explain how the darkness came to be in the first place. “Is there a break in the Inbetween?”
Arandel shook her head. “The seal remains intact." She paused a moment, then met the queen’s gaze. “They will try to kill her,” she continued. “Without her, the world you’ve built will fall. She must be protected.”
Ryenna hesitated. A vision of the two Aethereya; neither of them were as clear as they should have been. But for their vision of one to be so clouded… it could only mean that it was tainted by a dark power. Two sides of the same coin. Light and dark. Good and evil. “When will the Aethereya manifest?”
“Soon,” Arandel said. “I sense a great war."
“This war is between the Aethereya,” Queen Ryenna said, a fierce edge in her voice. “I will not see the six kingdoms destroy themselves over the Aethereya, or this world will already be lost before the real war can even begin.”
“I cannot see the future of our world,” Arandel continued softly. “The dark powers at hand continue to cloud my vision.”
Queen Ryenna turned her back to her advisor, her gaze on the long banners that draped the throne room walls. Each banner bore the mark of her ancestors, the creators of the world of Praecanto. She could not see that world fall after all her ancestors had done to keep it safe.
“I will do the only thing that can be done,” she said softly. “I will be sure that the witch will live to protect this world.”
Dorky but very fun things to do to fall back in love with your writing/story:
Create a mood board of how you think your characters would dress. Bonus points if it's the opposite style of how you usually do.
Put your characters into Artflow and see them come to life through AI!
Make a playlist for the movie adaption of your book from the opening sequence to the end credits.
Write a letter between two characters (if you handwrite it, try to come up with unique handwriting for each character)
Create a manifestation book! I have a ring-bound book in which I write all my writing goals and record any milestones. Feel free to go wild with this and dream big as no one has to see it! Buy washi tape that fits your book's theme.
Go to a pizza store or Starbucks and order using your character's name. I like seeing how close they are to the spelling on the receipt, or hearing them call out the name across the store!
Pretend that there's such a thing as the Book Oscars and pick out what you would wear to it and practice your acceptance speech as the best book of the year in your genre.
Create an Instagram for your characters and post photos you think they would post. (Hint: use Unsplash to find aesthetic royalty free photos)
Play Akinator (basically a 20 questions game) and find out which existing character is most like yours.
Splurge on your birthday and commission an artist to draw your characters. It's amazing to see them come to life!
I’m trying to cut out steps for coloring and make things simpler for myself, but I’m not sure if I care for it. It just seems unfinished but it probably only looks like that to me. I’ll find my comic coloring groove soon!
You can also read the series over on Webtoon or Tapas!
Every writer on Tumblr: “I would combust out of love if someone ever drew fanart of my fic!!”
Me: “oh man I wanna draw this scene BUT THEY WOULD PROBABLY HATE IT AND HATE ME FOR THE NERVE”
This also applies to aesthetics, moodboards, spin-off fanfic drabbles, and the like. Doesn’t matter how insignificant or amateurish you think it is – all of it is beautiful. <3
Uncover the buried mysteries of Nihmory and save - or destroy - the world as we know it.
Taking place in an era hundreds of years after the fall of technology, our protagonist, Eiya, finds herself in the midst of an age long unrest between the racial societies of Nihmory. Caught between the ideals of technological advances and the nomadic ways of Reenu life, Eiya must regain their lost history in order to help - or destroy - all of Nihmory as they know it.
With a spiritual connection to the elements of Nihmory, Eiya can communicate with the spirits of the slumbering titans from an age past. One by one, she awakens their spirits and uncovers the truth of a forgotten age.
Follow Eiya as she uncovers the mysteries of the world of Nihmory.
Explore the world on your loyal, Ibexi mount!
Take on your fiercest foes with a variety of combat styles
Use Eiya’s axe, infused with the energy from the elements of Nihmory
Rely on the magic imbued on her by the titans to conduct special attacks
Or fight your way out of a tight spot using melee combos!
Customize Eiya’s look with special costumes and weapon skins
Pick up side quests from NPCs to gain knowledge about the world of Nihmory and it’s long forgotten past!
Utilize unique dialogue choices to persuade - or intimidate - NPCs to help or hinder your quests.
Use resources you come across to enhance your weapons
Gather and hunt, then rest at camps to cook a delicious meal and regain some energy
And more!
I'm so excited to announce that Nihmory is now live on Kickstarter!
Interior: A large ballroom. Several elegant chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The room is full of elegantly dressed people. There are groups dancing, chatting, and dining together. The air is lively with music, talk, and celebration. At the far end of the room stands the King of Lanayru, Dorephan. His wife stands to his right, and his daughter, Mipha, stands to his left. Beside her is Mipha’s fiance, Link. The three chat conversationally, but Link is distant from the conversation, looking around anxiously and pulling at his collar.
Mipha elbows him, but keeps her eyes on her father as he talks. She mutters quietly to Link: Quit your fussing.
Link rolls his eyes and turns his attention to her: This is stupid.
Mipha [snapping]: then you shouldn’t have asked me to be your wife! [she huffs, annoyed] You know what you were getting into when you started dating the king of Lanayru’s daughter.
Link, grinning: I’m only in it for the money.
Mipha [seriously, looking out over the crowded room]: Someday I will be responsible for Lanayru. I will be they’re queen, and as my husband, you will be their king. [she glances at him] Do you really think you can handle that?
Link takes her into his arms and kisses her.
Link: I’ll look real good beside you, I’ll tell you that. [grinning] I’ve got just the looks for a king.
Mipha [rolling her eyes, a smile pulling at her lips]: You’re certainly arrogant enough.
She stands on her tiptoes to kiss him. Their kiss is brief as Muzu approaches them, and both Mipha and Link turn to him hesitantly. Muzu regards Mipha with a nod and gives a cold stare to Link before bowing his head to King Dorephan.
Muzu: A lovely gathering, sir.
Dorephan: For a lovely occasion, wouldn’t you agree?
Muzu [his eyes narrowing]: Certainly. Princess Mipha’s engagement is worth… celebrating. She will make a fine ruler when her time comes.
Mipha [with edge in her voice] You’re too kind, Muzu.
Muzu: If I may, Your Highness, I do have some business to discuss with you.
Dorephan [looking slightly annoyed] Nonsense, Muzu. There will be no business discussed this evening. We are celebrating!
Muzu [his voice hardening]: I must insist, sir. This is a matter of urgency.
Dorephan does not withhold a sigh. He takes his wife’s hand and kisses her cheek, then follows Muzu along the back wall, slipping through a closed door. Mipha and Link are left alone, watching as the celebration continues on with dancing and music. To their disdain, however, an uninvited guest catches their attention.
Revali [pushing his way through the crowd with a whisky glass in hand, stumbling slightly]: Well, if it isn’t Link.
Link [with a sly grin]: Well, look what the cat dragged in. Revali.
Revali [sneering]: Don’t let it all get to your head. You don’t know how hard we’ve worked to keep the peace between the four districts.
Mipha: Lucky for you, you don’t have to worry about it. You’re not Tabantha’s King.
Revali [clearly displeased that this fact was pointed out to him]: Don’t forget the position I hold in Hyrule.
Link: Did you forget that I’m a Champion, too?
Revali: I earned my title, unlike you.
Link [stepping into his face]: Earned it? Or sucked your way to the top?
Two large arms move between them and separate them.
Daruk: Playing nice, are we?
Revali sneers up at Daruk, then turns and disappears into the crowd.
Link [folding his arms over his chest]: I had it under control, you know.
Daruk [grinning]: It looked like it.
Urbosa steps around him, looking as beautiful as she always does. She puts a hand on her hip and shakes her head at Link.
Urbosa: You know King Roham is here. And Princess Zelda. It would be in your best interest to be on your best behavior. Regardless of what you marry into, King Roham is the King of all of Hyrule.
Link: Thanks for the history lesson.
Mipha [insulted]: What he’s marrying into?
Urbosa smiles to Mipha, but her eyes are cold.
Urbosa: Well, it certainly doesn’t make him prepared to be a king just because he’s marrying a future queen.
Mipha: I assure you, Link is well suited for the job. Need I remind you that his father -
Link: I’m sure we can all agree that I’ve earned nothing in my life and have simply been handed everything I’ve ever wanted.
Mipha [eyes narrowed on her fiance]: Stop talking.
Link: I love you, my beautiful bride.
Urbosa raises her chin at them before exiting.
Daruk: That was tense.
Mipha [frowning]: Everyone’s on edge.
Link: I need a smoke.
Mipha [glaring at Link]: Don’t even think about it. If you get caught with pot -
Link: Oh, for the love of Hylia, fine!
Daruk: She’s right, man. From here on out, you get absolutely no privacy.
Link sighs.
Mipha: I warned you, didn’t I?
Link: You did.
Mipha: And you did it anyway.
Link: I did.
Daruk: The districts have been at peace for a long time. Hyrule is at peace. A change in leadership is always tense, but we’ll get through it.
Mipha [frowning]: Perhaps. But I can’t help the feeling that something bad is coming.
Mipha examines the room until she finds Urbosa once more. The Gerudo Champion is standing beside the King of Gerudo, Ganondorf. His gaze turns to them briefly, locking with Link’s and sending a chill up his spine.
In another corner of the room, Champion Revali stands beside the King of Tabantha. The King of Eldin stands temporarily alone, but Champion Daruk quickly rejoins him, leaving Mipha and Link alone once more.
They both turn their gazes to King Roham, the King of Hyrule. His daughter, Princess Zelda, stands elegantly at his side. Their gazes meet for a brief moment, but her eyes are full of worry.
Mipha: Anyway. No sense worrying about something that hasn’t even happened, hm? [turning to Link, she kisses him]. We have an engagement to celebrate.
Link [frowning as he looks up and spies Muzu moving towards them]: Not everyone is celebrating.
Mipha follows his gaze to Muzu. She opens her mouth to speak, her brows knit fiercely together, completely prepared to tell her father’s advisor off, but Muzu cuts her off, his attention focused on Link.
Muzu: Princess Mipha, I hope to have a word with Link in private.
Mipha: Whatever you need to say -
Link [cutting her off]: It’s fine. Go.
Mipha looks between them, hesitant for a moment, then exits, leaving Muzu and Link alone. Link stares down at Muzu, his gaze hard.
Muzu [hissing]: You have no right to be a part of Lanayru’s royal family.
Link: Well, that’s not your decision, is it?
Muzu: Your father’s relationships in this kingdom do not -
Link: My father had nothing to do with this.
Muzu: You think you can snake your way in here. Well I have news for you: I see through the veil your family has put up around you. I know the truth as to who you are.
Link [staring blankly at him] Excuse me?
Muzu: Don’t think you can hide it from me.
Link [his gaze narrowing] And what do you think I’m hiding?
Muzu grabs his left wrist, pulling his hand up to examine it. But after a moment, Link pulls forcefully out of Muzu’s grip and sneers at him.
Link: What the fuck is your problem with me?
Muzu: You may have them all fooled, but not me. Your end will come.
Dorephan enters suddenly, stepping in to diffuse the situation. He glares down at Muzu.
Dorephan: Muzu, you wouldn’t dare to ruin my daughter’s engagement party, would you?
Muzu: Of course not, Your Majesty. I wouldn’t dream of it.
Dorephan [turning to Link] Getting along just fine then, are we?
Link [holding his gaze on Muzu] Always.
Dorephan: Good. I hope you two can learn to get along. Someday, Muzu, you will be advising Master Link here.
Muzu [with a wicked grin on his face] I look forward to it. Surely he’ll need all the help he can get.
End scene.
Muzu is standing in the middle of the vast and barren Gerudo Desert. Before him stands a man cloaked in red. A hood is pulled over his head, shadowing his face, and a mask is pulled up over his nose. Only his eyes can be seen; no other features are exposed.
Mysterious Man: Kill the Champion appointed by King Roham; Link.
Muzu: Can you handle it?
Though he cannot see the man’s face, he can see the man’s eyes pull, indicating a wicked smile beneath his mask.
Mysterious Man: He will be dead within the week. Before his marriage to Princess Mipha.
Muzu: Make it so. Only then will you get our agreed upon payment.
The mysterious man’s eyes harden, but he says nothing further. He takes a step back, and in a snap, he disappears.
The Mass Effect Fanfiction Writers Group (MEFFW) finally has its own discord!
The mods have been busy working on this for a while now, and we’re hoping it can be a way for us to provide a safe space to chat about fic and Mass Effect for people on the go, and to bridge the gap between Tumblr and FB. It isn’t intended to replace the FB group at all, and our mod team will be active in both spots.
It welcomes NSFW fic and art and we have dedicated channels for adult content. We’re also welcoming of all writers and fans - regardless of what ships or characters you like. We’d love to have you join us!
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