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alexa | 17 | USA | writeblr // Staring down the blank page // My WIP's: From Shadows | The Heart of the Abyss

[sikkinn]

Happy STS! What was your OCs biggest failure?

Happy STS! Thanks for the ask :)

I would say that Cora’s biggest failure is failing to fully trust her friends and family. She’s not really the most supportive friend or daughter though she tries to be, and when she tries to recoprocate the help that her best friend Toby has always given her, it comes back to bite her.

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Pass the happy! When you receive this, list 5 things that make you happy and send this to 5 of the most recent people in your notifications! ✨

Thank you! This alone made me smile :)

5 things that make me happy right now are reading, yoga, my dogs, my family, and good food.

[sikkinn]

Song title tag game

Thanks for the tag @anxious-bean-writing

This seemed fun and I haven’t done it before so I’ll try it!

Rules: Spell out your URL using song titles. Then tag as many people as there are letters in your URL.

Someone New - Hozier

I Wish - Hayley Kiyoko

Killer Queen - Queen

King of the Clouds - Panic! at the Disco

I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers

No Plan - Hozier

No Fear - DeJ Loaf

I love all these songs they’re such bops haha. I tried to keep it upbeat and fun so you guys could give these a listen if you see something new!

I’m tagging @potatosoup @whatwasmyprevioususername @silas-the-reading-addict @dazzlingearthling @hypowrite @bucketsiler @wagapapyrus

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Reading habits tag!

Thanks so much for the tag @anxious-bean-writing

I. DO YOU HAVE A CERTAIN PLACE AT HOME TO READ?

I usually read sprawled across a chair, laying upside-down in my bed, or literally standing in a corner. I can’t just... sit.

II. DO YOU USE BOOKMARKS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?

Yes! I use bookmarks that I’ve gotten from subscriptions like Book of the Month, and also these cool water colored bookmarks that my sister makes sometimes. She’s super crafty and that means I get free stuff hehe.

III. CAN YOU JUST STOP READING, OR DO OYU HAVE TO MAKE IT TO THE END OF A CHAPTER?

Depends. If I’m tired or have to go do something/have some intrusive thought which means I have to act NOW! (Thanks OCD) I can put it down pretty fast. But usually, I give myself a page number goal or a chapter goal depending on how they’re spaced. I’m very particular about that lol.

IV. DO YOU LIKE TO EAT OR DRINK WHILE YOU EAT?

I’ll drink coffee or tea but I usually like to have my hands relatively free.

V. ONE BOOK AT A TIME OR SEVERAL AT ONCE?

I wish I were a one at a time person, but I always end up reading 2-3. Though I always dedicate more time to one than the other until I finish it.

VI. READING AT HOME OR OUT?

Home for sure. I get really paranoid about someone looking over my shoulder in public?? I know that’s weird but I really don’t want someone to bother me or talk to me about what I’m reading if I don’t know them. Reading is kinda a vulnerable thing for me so I prefer to be somewhere familiar with familiar people.

VII. READING OUT LOUD OR SILENTLY?

Silently unless I’m trying to read in a different language and learn pronunciation ya know

VIII. DO YOU READ AHEAD OR SKIP PAGES?

I used to, but I restrain myself now hahaha

IX. BREAKING THE SPINE?

Part of me hates it because it’ll never go back, but I also like the feel of a well-loved book. It has character. (Though I try to keep mine as nice as possible)

X. DO YOU WRITE IN YOUR BOOKS?

No, I use a journal or sticky notes. But fun story that nobody asked for: When I was really little I’d read Harry Potter to my mom before bed because I was obsessed with learning to read, and whenever she’d tell me it was time to sleep, I’d lug the book over to my little desk, and underline the exact word I’d finished on. Not sure why she let me do that, looking back on it.

I’m tagging @potatosoup @ashdevereaux @black-gully-twp @mistowrites

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100 followers!!!

Thank you all so much for getting me to this milestone :) This blog has helped me come a long way in a short time! I’ve been more productive and motivated, and I even have a book that will be published soon! Thank you thank you thank you

I love you all

(And I plan to catch up on tag games tomorrow cuz I love learning about all of you!)

[sikkinn]

Hey there! I just read your WIP intro for the cult fantasy and I'm so intrigued by the concept of a cult with fantastical elements?! I'm particularly intrigued with Alice, who you describe as an ex-cult member, and am wondering why she left the cult 👀 Very cool concept, and I hope to learn more about it 😁

Hey! I’m glad you’re intrigued hehehe. I can’t give too much away, but the book is coming out on July 24th!!! (Queue me screaming with excitement)

[sikkinn]

Last Line Tag

Rules: post the last line you wrote and tag as many people as there are words in the line.

Tagged by @erinbeatty :) Thanks!

“Only shadows.”

(This is the last line from From Shadows so its real short haha)

From Shadows will be released on July 24th!!!

I’m tagging @dazzlingearthling and @potatosoup

[sikkinn]

💞💞Thank you for existing 💞💞 Send this to 10 people who you think deserve a sweet and kind message in their inbox 💜💜💜

This is so sweet thank you for existing as well <3

[sikkinn]

From Shadows Cover Reveal! (For real this time)

Sooooo there were some problems with the resolution and quality of the previous cover, but this is the actual, real cover for my debut novel From Shadows.

The quality is a little janky in this image but I’m super excited about it.

Also...

From Shadows is now on Goodreads! Pre orders will be available about a month from now, so stay tuned!

Taglist: @whatwasmyprevioususername @potatosoup @dazzlingearthling @silas-the-reading-addict @frauleinsarah

[sikkinn]

Hi! I'm pretty new to writeblr (and I wanted to say that yours seems very nice, I like your mood boards especially!) if you don't mind, I was curious about the genres of your wip ”from the shadows” like is it dark toned? Or is it outer world fantasy? (have a good day)

Welcome to writeblr! I’m glad you like my blog :) From Shadows is... difficult to describe. I’d say it’s an occult/supernatural book with science fiction undertones.

[sikkinn]

WBW! What does transportation look like in your WIP?

Happy WBW! Thanks for the question :)

So, From Shadows is set in our world in the late 80’s. Therefore, the transportation is nothing interesting.

In The Heart of the Abyss however, things get more interesting. It’s still in developmental stages, but here’s whats getting people places so far:

The Queen Midas: this is the ship where most of the story takes place. It’s royal, so its enormous and made of dark wood with gilded details and dark blue sails with the royal crest on them.

Cave Carts: similar to minecarts, but closed in and with windows. These are present only in a society that I haven’t announced yet (ooo secrets) but they are used standing, holding onto one of those handhold things like on the bus. Not super safe, and not the fastest, but they get the job done.

Faerie Gondalas: these are pretty cool imo. Again, I haven’t introduced this society of faerie people yet, but they live in a very swampy forest and use these gondalas with lanterns suspended from them to get around. They’re intricately carved and have magical properties such as floating up and down waterfalls and through clouds.

Then of course, some people just use horses. But that’s boring.

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Not to be emo on main but my senior year just got cancelled. I’m literally in shock. It wasn’t supposed to end like this.

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How Cuddle are your OCs?

Thanks for the tag @lo-writes-things I love getting tagged haha

I’ll do the characters I’ve introduced hehe

Cora- 5/10 You never know what you’re gonna get with her. She plays the part of a distant person but she’s really pretty vulnerable and probably needs a hug. She’s really been through it though.

Toby- 9/10 What a soft boi. Definitely needs a hug. I don’t even blame him for the messed up shit he does in the books because tbh his life sucks, Cora is lowkey a toxic friend, and he deserves something good to happen to him,

Alice- 1/10 You’re probably best off not touching Alice. She’s like a cat: she’ll touch you, but you can’t touch her. Still, she’ll probably only touch you to punch you in the face.

Brighton- 7/10 Ah the comic relief man. Brighton is my problematic fave. He just wants to do his job. (He’s very professional, never hug him on the job.) But he’s definitely a softie somewhere beneath all the sarcasm.

Chloe- 0/10 Stone cold bitch. Kind of a badass, but also I hate her. Even if she wanted to cuddle, I’d assume there’s some other motive. She’s a crafty one. (I highkey love her she’s such a fun character and I’d totally thank her if she stabbed me.)

I’lll tag the most recent people in my activity feed haha: @dazzlingearthling @mercutioswriting @thedeliciouscollectoreagleposts @the-melissa-mckinnon @the-softest-ink @frauleinsarah

(Let me know if you hate being tagged and I’ll try to avoid it. Or if you love being tagged lol)

[sikkinn]

From Shadows Character Moodboards: Chloe

“Chloe moved between him and the exit.”

“A predator toying with her meal.”

More about From Shadows!

Taglist (send an ask to be added/removed): @whatwasmyprevioususername @potatosoup @dazzlingearthling @silas-the-reading-addict @frauleinsarah

[aritany]

i want to draw your ocs this is not a drill

hey y’all i’m super close to 100 followers and i have a hankering to make art for your wips! originally i was planning on doing like 1 or 2 but since i have a lot more time on my hands than usual i’m upping the fun factor and i’m going to do 5! 

hit up my ask box with info about your OC and i will draw them! (if it’s a lot of fun i might just… keep doing this.)

some ground rules:

must be following me

must reblog this post

ask must be off anonymous (i won’t be publishing the asks, only posting the resulting art)

ask must include physical descriptions

if you’ve got a pinterest board, feel free to link that!

i will message you if you are one of the first five with more questions about your oc if i need more info! 

don’t be a stranger! i’m really excited about doing this so don’t be afraid to come chat with me! 

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out of curiousity — writers of all kinds, reblog this and tell me what your favourite type of relationship to write is in the tags (any kind!)

[sikkinn]

From Shadows Character Moodboards: Brighton

“Now look at me. I look like a fool.”

“You’ve made me look like a fool, Paulson.”

More about From Shadows!

Taglist (send an ask to be added/removed): @whatwasmyprevioususername @potatosoup @dazzlingearthling @silas-the-reading-addict @frauleinsarah