T.K. Khan

Hello! I'm Tanya (TK Khan). I am an author & graphic artist.

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💚𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧💚 𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 - 𝗕𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆, & 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 Leaves rustled under our feet as we walked through the enchanted forest. The sweet smell of flowers filled the air. Osbius walked ahead of us, his fur cape billowing behind him, while Desiree and I amused ourselves with back and forth banter. "Osbius, did they have swords when you were my age?" I asked. "I'm not as old as you think," Osbius narrowed his eyes. "When you were born, the Dead Sea was just sick," I laughed, relishing in the amused smiles that Desiree and I shared. "Hey," Osbius protested. "Wait, wait, wait," Desiree grinned. "I've got one! When Osbius was a boy, dragons were still in their eggshells." "Wait," I snorted, "Dragons were still microorganisms when Osbius was a boy." "When Osbius was a boy, evolution didn't exist." Desiree doubled over laughing so hard her sides began to hurt. "Very funny," Osbius muttered. I snickered, "Osbius seems displeased." "He needs to get over it," said Desiree. 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗧? Does your story take place on Earth or a different planet? My story takes place on Earth. But, the characters travel to different dimensions. 💚💚💚 #adventurers #snippet #enchantedforest #writersconnection #worldbuilding #catchuptime #writersoninstagram #fantasyauthor #authorofinstagram #fantasybookstagram (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpl_NaUA_0l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💛𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬💛 I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back. - Malala Yousafzai Let's celebrate the work of women creatives! Here are some women that inspire me daily: @author_gnparker @cobielajeanne @rogueinavalon @geetawrites @lemon.friday @themidnight_novelist @linda.r.waters @j.e.smith_official @casswhywrites @alys_writer_ @aniercj @mughunghwa @l.e._reiner_author @charliauthor Let's not stop there! Tag women that inspire you in the comments! 💛💛💛 #iwd2023 #internationalwomensday #authorssupportingauthors #creativesofinstagram #creativecommunity #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #shoutouttime #womencreatives #malalayousafzai https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiIR1fL_vA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💚𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥💚 In honor of Namesake Day, I invite you to choose the name for one of my minor characters! 😍 This will be for my Regency Romance Time Travel novel. She is a female character. Born into an upper middle class family. She is brilliant, but also fiercely independent and stubborn. She doesn't care much for the conventions of polite society and often says exactly what she's thinking, regardless of whether or not it's considered proper. Drop your suggestions here in the comments below! I'm excited to see what you come up with! 😁 💚💚💚 #namesakeday #writerswritesnippets #regencyromance #romanceauthor #timetravelromance #romancebookstagram #characterdevelopment #romancebookaddict #romancebooks #historicalromance (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpcCoSEOQbm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💚𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘💚 In this snippet for Writers Write Snippets, Neve travels to the Origami Kingdom for some much needed rest and relaxation. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Paper lanterns hung in the air as I walked into the Origami Kingdom. I stepped on the ground and felt an immediate sense of relief and joy. The fresh scent of spring air and cherry blossoms filled the kingdom. The Paper Palace looked like it could float away with the slightest wind, yet it stood strong against any weather and had survived many attacks. The structure, composed of intricate folded paper, seemed to move in slow motion as I approached the entrance. At the front gate, I met guards who led me through the winding corridors of the palace. I passed several origami sculptures depicting the origin of the kingdom. When the guards reached the throne room, my eyes fell upon the Origami King. I had never seen someone so regal, so handsome, and so imposing in my life. He wore an origami mask that covered his entire face. There weren't many details about him in my memories, however, this man radiated such power that my entire body shuddered just thinking of what would happen if I ever crossed him. "Your Majesty," I bowed. "Princess Neve," he said, his features blocked by his mask, "what brings you to my kingdom?" "I've come to your lovely kingdom for a vacation alone." 💚💚💚 #indieauthors #fantasybookseries #writingcommunityofinsta #origami #writerscafe #writingislove #planasolovacationday #writerswritesnippets #creativewritingsociety #instawritingcommunity (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQd6DePJm7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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😴𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚😴 In honor of National Public Sleeping Day, Neve discovers the power of rest after an intense workout. Read on to learn about her experience and the strength she found in resting. *** I lifted the heavy iron dumbbells, curling my arms towards my chest. My muscles were beyond exertion at this point. Osbius stood nearby, watching me closely and occasionally correcting my form. "Okay," Osbius finally spoke. "It's—" With a loud clang, I threw the weights down. The sound reverberated off the brick walls like thunder. "... time to rest," Osbius finished. I lay down on the floor, feeling its cool and smooth surface against my cheek, in contrast to the blood still pumping through my veins from my workout. I couldn't keep my eyes open and soon drifted off to sleep. *** QOTD: Where is the strangest place you've fallen asleep? AOTD: I once fell asleep in Math class. In my defense, my teacher had a "Bueller... Bueller" kind of voice. 😅 😴😴😴 #writerswritesnippets #nationalpublicsleepingday #naptime #writersworld #instawriter #writtenword #restandrecovery #maketimeforyou #mywriting #fitnesstime https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPIePJgHUX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💖𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥/𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗💖 Hey there, friends! 👋🏼 It's been a while since I shared my face on here so I thought I'd pop in and say hello. 😊 Despite my busy schedule, I've been making progress on my latest project, Snow White and the Guardians of the Sword. I've had a blast coming up with new story ideas and writing out fresh scenes, and I'm feeling more confident than ever about where this story is headed. I owe a lot of that progress to the Writers Write Snippets prompts challenge, which has helped me add a huge chunk to my manuscript. I can't wait to see what new ideas March will bring. My ultimate goal is to finish this novel and get it out into the world. Here's to a productive month, and a new round of Writers Write Snippets! 🙌🏼 So tell me, what's one writing goal you're determined to achieve this year? Share it in the comments below! ❤️👇🏼 💖💖💖 #writinggoals #themoonsunandskychallenge #writinggoal #betterwriting #writinglifegoals #becauseilovewriting #writinganovel #creativewritingofinstagram #authorsofinsta #yaauthorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNvTOwr-No/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💚𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗦 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚 March is here. Already. 😅 And, we're here with the latest edition of Writers Write Snippets - a monthly writing challenge designed to increase your writing productivity, promote consistency, and most importantly, make writing an enjoyable process! This month, we've added some Moodboard and Reel prompts to spice things up! Don't forget to follow the hosts, @author_gnparker and @authortkkhan, for updates and to participate in the fun! Boost your writing skills this March with Writers Write Snippets - Join Now! 💚💚💚 #writerswritesnippets #writing #author #authors #writingprompts #creativewriting #writinginspiration #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJBfP-rcxb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💖𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗢𝗦💖 Another piece for Writers Write Snippets! In this snippet, Neve tries to make a mosaic and it doesn't go to well! Lol 😅 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Chaos overtook the throne room. A drop cloth had scattered tiles strewn across it. I did not know why I decided to create a mosaic on my own. But, here I was, struggling and trying to get the pieces to stick. I wanted to cry as I watched all the tiles fall off the wall one by one. Frustrated, I let out a sigh. “Hey,” a familiar voice said behind me. I turned away and cringed, looking down at the mess I had made. My chin dipped down, and I curled my arms around my torso. I couldn’t bear to look at him. A deep blush spread across my cheeks. I cleared my throat. “Hey, what are you doing here?” “A little birdie told me you were attempting a tile mosaic on your own,” Ardit grinned. “I came to save you from your own creative destruction.” 💖💖💖 #nationaltileday #mosaicart #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writingsnippet #fictionwriting #creativewriting #authorlife #bookish #chaosart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIumCTLfuz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🔩💪𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘💪🔩 In this snippet for Writers Write Snippets, Osbius is training Neve. And, Neve is having a hard time with it. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 - 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 He resembled a statue carved from rock. His face remained impassive. The muscles in his arms were taut as a bow. He was not even breathing heavy despite our strenuous session. "What is this?" "Strength training," he said. "Is this a warmup?" I wiped sweat from my brow. "Because it's one hell of a warmup. Hell being the operative word." 🔩💪🔩💪 #writerswritesnippets #fitnessaddicts #writersflare #aspiringauthor #trainingsession #writersden #bookishcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAsRPdL4MI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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📝𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣📝 Swipe left to learn 5 ways I like to prep for productive writing sessions. What are your favorite ways to prepare for writing sessions? Let me know in the comments! ❤️👇 📝📝📝 #writingtips #writingadvice #writinglife #creativesontherise #writingprocess #writingskills #writeyourstory #writingmotivation #creativewriting #themoonsunandskychallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/Co82JYNLMsC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🌊MOMENT OF CLARITY🌊 This piece for Writers Write Snippets is for my Regency Era romance novel. Enjoy! 😊 Theme - Who Shall I Be Day Georgiana stood beside a rocky shore. Waves bashed against the gloomy cliffs. Sea mist sprayed against her lips as she breathed in the salty air. The wind tousled her hair as the setting sun on the horizon beckoned her like a beacon to a new future. She thought about her future and what people expected her to do with her life. Marry well, have children, create a legacy. Her nose wrinkled as she recalled the argument she had with her mother. With her father gone, responsibilities fell upon her shoulders. She hated when people spoke of marrying well. The thought made her want to cringe, and now she had to consider it or lose everything. Marriage always reminded her of a ring of knotted twigs, tightening every year around a woman’s neck until she could not breathe or speak. She shut her eyes and listened to the sea. Peaceful and soothing, she could stand here forever and forget everything. When she opened her eyes, she noticed Henley standing on the far side of the beach. He stared out at the sea, his broad shoulders tense. She wondered what went on in his mind. As if pulled by a magnetic force, she made her way towards him. “Good evening, Mr. Sutton,” Georgiana smiled, hoping she had not disturbed him. Henley turned to her, sadness in his eyes. A small smile appeared on his lips. “Miss. Whitehouse.” He bowed his head. “What brings you here?” “Clarity,” Georgiana hesitated, then continued, “I suppose I needed time to myself to think.” Henley nodded, understanding, and said, “The sea puts things into perspective.” Georgiana looked at the ocean with a smile. He reached out and took hold of her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. She didn’t know what came over her, but she squeezed his hand as though he were her lifeline. Georgiana was certain of one thing despite not knowing the future. She felt content with Henley by her side. 🌊🌊🌊 #regencyera #romancenovel #momentofclarity #newbeginnings #newperspective #lovestories #whoshallibeday #writerswritesnippets (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoyhDhmO9lH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🍨🍦BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS🍦🍨 In this piece for Writers Write Snippets, Neve eats ice cream for breakfast. ☺️ Theme - Ice Cream for Breakfast Day The bright sun blinded me as I stumbled into in the kitchen. Sleep had been restless. Coffee and breakfast were the only things that came to my mind. I rubbed my eyes and turned the coffee machine on. I winced, waiting for the coffeepot to finish brewing. The coffee machine hissed as though angry with my impatience. I needed something to eat right now. The sweet, nutty scent of coffee hit me, and my stomach growled in anticipation. Then, I remembered, we had ice cream in the freezer. Cookies and cream. It would be a perfect start to my day. I took the carton and a spoon and took my first bite of the smooth treat. The chocolate cookie bits crunched in my mouth while sweet vanilla cream exploded on my taste buds. Ardit walked into the kitchen and frowned. "That's not breakfast." "Why not?" I shrugged, "It's got milk in it." 🍦🍨🍦🍨 #writerswritesnippets #icecreamforbreakfastday #icecreamlover #breakfastofchampions #bookishpost #foodielove #writingsociety #coffeecoffeecoffee #writingcommunityofinstagram #writerscorner https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2xs70vyHx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💖𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬💖 A few kind words can turn someone's day right around – and make you feel good too! It's always the little things. Seeing someone smile, lending a helping hand, small gestures that make such a big difference in people's lives. Even saying something as simple as 'Thank you' and 'Have a nice day' can turn a bad day around! Today is all about living each moment, making good memories, and remembering that there is always a way to share joy. 💖💖💖 #randomactsofkindnessday #choosekindness #spreadkindness #bekindalways #makekindnessthenorm #actsofkindness #positivity https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxMlf4Lvo5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🌙DREAM OR NIGHTMARE?🌙 Is your main character about to face a terrifying reality or wake up to a blissful dream? In this piece of dialogue from Snow White and the Guardians of the Sword, Neve and Ardit discuss the Evil Queen, a woman so feared she's deemed "the stuff of nightmares." *** Theme - World Marriage Day “Your stepmother is the stuff of nightmares. She came to the kingdom one day and it was as if the king, your father, had no sense. He married her that day. The citizens believe he’s spellbound.” “Spellbound in love or spellbound my wife just cursed me?” I asked. *** Share in the comments: is your character having a good dream or a nightmare? 💭💛 🌙🌙🌙 #worldmarriageday #marriageday #writerswritesnippets #iamwriting #authorsofinsta #dreamsandnightmares #nightmares #writersclub #indieauthors #bookstagramit https://www.instagram.com/p/CopwjmsrTMr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💫WRITING FANTASY💫 Swipe through to learn why I love crafting imaginary worlds and characters in my writing. What's your favorite aspect of writing fantasy? Let me know in the comments! ❤️👇 💫💫💫 #creativesontherise #useyourimagination #fantasyauthor #amwritingfantasy #authorscommunity #writerspocket #fantasywriter #aspiringauthor #imaginationiseverything #writingcommunityofig https://www.instagram.com/p/ConN8SmrBiV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🖤KEEPING A PROMISE🖤 Let’s talk about promises! Do you have characters that make promises? In this snippet for Writers Write Snippets, Neve is shocked to learn that her teacher, Desiree, has a love life and has made a promise. Theme - Promise Day *** “Uh...” I hesitated for a beat. “Are you going on this date?” “A promise is a promise, Neve.” Desiree replied, "And I keep my promises." I shuddered at the idea that my teacher went on dates. With a sidelong glance at her, I noticed how tight she clasped her hands, her gaze fixed upon the table in front of her. Her eyes flitted towards her wristwatch as though counting seconds, and that made me uncomfortable. I gave her a watery smile. “You can get out of this, right?” “I don’t want to.” The idea crossed my mind for the umpteenth time that night... Miss. Desiree had a life outside of school. “As long as you’re okay with it,” I muttered. *** Tap that heart if you enjoyed the snippet! ❤️ 🖤🖤🖤 #writingcommunity #authorsofinstagram #bookish #writerswritesnippets #promiseday #booklover #storytelling #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #creativewriting https://www.instagram.com/p/CokkhxTL3w3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🖤SOLITUDE LIFTED, TOGETHERNESS SHARED🖤 Theme - No One Eats Alone Day This is a continuation of my last piece for Writers Write Snippets. In the last snippet, Neve was eating alone and began to miss her family. 😔 I've continued the snippet. Hope you like the ending! Enjoy! 😊 *** The empty table made me feel small and insignificant. I tried to push the thought out of my mind, instead focusing on the steaming bowl of ramen in front of me. Ah, ramen, the food staple of people on a budget and lonely college students. I took a bite, savoring the umami flavor of the rich broth. I missed my foster parents and their smiling faces, reaching for the bread basket. The clock ticked, echoing in my mind like a death knell. Dim light from the chandelier punctuated the dancing shadows against the wall. Loneliness hung thick in the air like spirits refusing to move on to the beyond. Ardit stepped through the dining room threshold. My heart tightened as he sat beside me. “No one should have to eat alone,” he smiled. Ardit’s warm presence filled the space, and the weight of my solitude lifted from my shoulders. I returned his smile. “Thank you.” *** Like if you enjoyed the snippet! ❤️ 🖤🖤🖤 #heartwarming #friendshipismagic #companionship #bookishcommunity #writerswrite #creativewritings #nooneeatsaloneday #writerswritesnippets #writingcommunityofinstagram #writergram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cofy03ZvWeZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=