Howdy Y’all! (A Writeblr Re-Intro for the Newbies)
I’ve gained a few new followers, so I’d like to give y’all a nice welcome and an intro to what all goes on around Morgan S. Writes.
Howdy y’all! My name’s Morgan. I’m an 18-year-old creative writing student from Ohio. My hobbies include playing the tuba, writing, and being Pretentious.
Now onto what everyone’s here for: my wips.
Lessons in Humanity from a Future Physicist
genre: contemporary, coming-of-age // themes: growing up, falling in love, friendship, recovering from trauma // pinterest board // playlist // wip page // warnings: partner abuse, mentions/discussions of suicide and self-harm
Lessons in Humanity from a Future Physicist is an adult novel that follows Kam Suzuki, a physics major and a NASA hopeful, as he deals with the traumatic aftereffects of his brother Vic’s mental health issues, his repressed emotions, and other problems related to mental health, all while supporting Zach Amsel, his best friend and fellow NASA hopeful, as they begin their first year at their prestigious university.
As Kam learns how to deal with his issues, Zach deals with his own problems, mostly due to a string of bad relationships. The two men learn how to deal with life and what it means to be a human.
What No One Wants to Hear - Abby Elenko
Emergency Contact - Mary H.K. Choi
Twin Size Mattress - The Front Bottoms
genre: contemporary romance // themes: sobriety, friendship, falling in love, addiction // pinterest board // playlist // wip page // warnings: past partner abuse, addiction, alcoholism, smoking
William Shakespeare, an up-and-coming author, has reached a block in his current book. After deciding a change of scenery would be beneficial, he visits his friend Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore. While he's visiting, however, the world shuts down, leaving William stuck in Baltimore. Stuck together in Edgar's tiny house, William works on his book, Edgar works on his sobriety, and they become closer.
Red, White, & Royal Blue - Casey McQuinston
Moving to New York - The Wombats
genre: historical romance, coming-of-age // themes: friendship, falling in love, growing up // pinterest board // playlist // wip page // warnings: past car crashes
Lester Prince is a blind high school graduate who loves sitting on the edge of the concrete block outside his apartment and drinking his melted blue raspberry slushies. When Guy Delmins, another blind man, moves in next door with his father, they strike up a friendship that colors their entire summer.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sánez
A Teenager In Love - Dion & The Belmonts
genre: urban mythology, satire // themes: acceptance, rebellion, truth, found family // pinterest board // wip page // warnings: discussions of abuse and past trauma
Ambiel, a slacker angel is given one last chance to prove himself worthy of being an angel before he is subjected to the worst fate an angel could ever meet: Falling. With the help of his husband Lucifer, an assortment of angels and demons, and some of the most prominent Biblical figures, he discovers that not everything is as it seems up in PARADISE.
Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
genre: contemporary, literary fiction // themes: recovering from trauma, death, the mortal terror of existence, dubious morality // pinterest board // playlist // wip page // warnings: trauma, smoking, death, heavy mentions of past abuse
When Senator Hamish Herbert dies mysteriously, his son, Hamish Herbert II, and Hamish's closest friend and only supporter, Horacio Aiza, come home from college to deal with the aftermath of his death. Horacio has to confront a world he has never seen before, that of the rich, as he comforts and assists his closest friend through the hardest time of his life. But when Hamish's late father's ghost begins appearing, Hamish and Horacio will soon discover that the circumstances behind Hamish Herbert I's death were not only suspicious, but murderous.
With the knowledge that they are dealing with murderers, Hamish and Horacio have to continue figuring out what happened to Hamish's father while surviving the very place that scarred Hamish as a child.
Fates and Furies - Lauren Groff
The Secret History - Donna Tartt
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth - Warsan Shire
Grave Digger - Matt Maeson
Midway Through Summer’s Bullshit
genre: contemporary, literary fiction // themes: friendship, relationships, addiction, toxic relationships, personal growth, mental health // pinterest board // playlist // wip page // warnings: abusive/toxic relationships, addiction
Lei Wen is looking for freedom from her oppressive family. Ellen Lund wants to be able to come out to the world. Sandra Kilduff wants to be accepted as a woman by her parents. Demetra Outerridge is bored with the world. Puck wants his boss' affection.
Puck is a programmer for Athens' Arbitrator and a hedonist. One night, in a drunken attempt to impress his boss/lover Oberon, he matches together a group of unfortunate women who keep bugging him about the FAQ.
Now that these women are tangled up in the situation, Puck seeks the help of Tiara, his lover and Oberon's wife. As they work together to fix the situation, they realize that their relationship with Oberon might not be the best.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sánez
As for taglists, y’all can ask to be added to any of them at any time! I’m more than happy to answer any questions about any of my books (or myself), and y’all can message me if you wanna talk. :)