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Poetry
I am not a flower,
I'm a weed.
Growing in places unwanted,
plucked, wilted and resilient.
Daffodils have their beauty,
Roses their thorns,
And strawberries their fruit to harvest.
But I am merely trying to survive in a world ripe with exploited purpose.
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Commissioned Art!
I'm so excited to show my first commissioned art piece for Phoenix Awakening that my friend completed. You can find her on Instagram as Dee (@ flowerdemon).
Look at my babies!!! I cropped the full image to highlight all the details. I love Moira's hair, their clothing and all the sparkles.
This specific scene occurs at the end of Phoenix Awakening, the first book of Hiraeth song.
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Indie Author Update #24
Onto chapter 32! Its the final chapter of the arc between act 1 to act 2 transition before things settle and move onto the next arc. I'm not a huge fan of reading 500 + page novels that only have one over reaching arc. So book 2 and 3, though larger in length are split into parts. Each part builds on to the last with higher stakes and choices Moira has to make.
Helplessness and isolation are major aspects of what makes Moira break. Her corruption throughout the series is driven by injustice and the manipulations of the main antagonist. He is the villain for a reason. But on the plus side, once he's fulfilled his purpose, he will get his dues. Book 4 is the revenge book. Muhahahaha!
I really need to stop staying up past 11 pm reading and scrolling socials cause, tho I love my furbabies, they have been waking me up at 4am to feed them. Yowling, attacking one another, racing throughout the house. It's been driving me nuts. And yes one attacks the other so I come out of my room to separate them. But the moment I do, they both race to their food bowls. Tisk.
Next week I gotta get my ass into gear going to sleep earlier, finish 2x chapters for next week and go for walks on sunny days just to get out of the house.
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Indie Author Update #23
I've been writing pretty consistently, about 500 words per day. And I'm on chapter 31. Woot woot. The only issue is that I decided to put together several events into one cluster, and a lot of the characters are overwhelmed, so it's hard to stay in their heads or play out their actions. Yesterday I only managed to pump out like 300 words after about 4 hours of playing through scenarios.
I was able to do a nice photoshoot on Monday for posts and reels. Oh! And one of my artist friends finished my commission for the ballroom scene between Moira and her mysterious suitor in Phoenix Awakening.
I honestly can't wait to say his name, which is only revealed in the second book. I had debated changing it once a well known author came out with their new series, and named their FMC the same. But it is what it is. And in my mind, I chose the name first.
Next week, is more of the same. Writing, posting, sleeping and hanging out with my furbabies. I've been having trouble finding good books to read on my down time. I'm more of a mood reader. But I'm pretty sure I'm just burnt out. My brain is tired and empty lol. Going to take a break day today and hopefully I get back on track tomorrow.
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Opulence, sunshine and beaches!
Here is a little sneak peak into Phoenix Awakening, an adult romantic fantasy and first book in the Hiraeth Song series:
“It had been too long since I’ve last simply breathed.” Moira lamented as she slipped off her shoes at the base of the boardwalk steps and sank her toes into the white sand.
“There are more than a few ways I can help you relax,” Markus offered.
“On the beach? Out in public?” She inquired coyly with a mock gasp before her lips curled into a mischievous grin. “How scandalous.”
“Scandalous just happens to be my middle name.” He boasted, adding an extra swagger to his steps.
“It’s not!” Moira protested, lengthening her strides to keep pace.
“You’re right, I lied. It’s actually Humphrey.”
“Flames, I don’t know which is worse.”
Interested in reading more?
My book is available on Amazon, Barns & Noble, Indigo and more!
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Indie Author Update #22
After rereading act one and realizing it was actually pretty good, I finally got to writing yesterday. I don't know if it was the eclipse or simply that it was sunny, but the words finally got flowing. I was also able to make a break through with the rest of the plot and how to weave everything together. The pace is going to continue to speed up as shit continues to hit the fan. Muhhahaha!
I also finally decided to record several reels for instagram wearing the wig I bought for my Moira cosplay and finally show my face, since I've run out of all other ideas.
Fingers crossed I'm able to finish act 2 by the end of April, as most of the scenes I'll be able to frankinstein together from my last draft and some new stuff.
Labor by Paris Paloma, the cacophany version, has been book 3's mantra. As well as some of her other songs, like Drywall and Fruits. Kind of a spoiler/sneak peak into the main conflict and tone.
Next week, I gotta get back into the flow of writing everyday, catch up on sleep and enjoy the sunny days.
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Indie Author Update #21
I got my hardcover proof copy of book 2 in the mail last week and decided to do one more read through. Thank goodness I did because I found so many issues. I don't know how I missed them. But its much easier to spot them when reading an actual book than staring at a bright screen.
Some of the issues were Mantle vs Mantel, Gray vs Grey, and sentences that had missing words that my mind filled in but weren't actually on the page. So all the files have been updated and uploaded for pre-orders. But I'll only begin that at the end of this month after the cover reveal.
Needless to say, I did not write much on book 3. I've been so busy editing and making small changes to the covers that I haven't had the time or mental energy. I also planned out all of my classes for my first year for uni, which I'm really excited about.
Today I'm going to take a break day and tomorrow, begin rereading book 3 from act one to make some changes with things I'd forgotten about in book 2 when I wrote it. Then continue on where I left off.
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A Little Self-Indulgence
Book 3 has been kicking my butt so I decided to write a something that is writing book 3 adjacent and a little empowering.
They said it was impossible to enter my own story. But here I was, in my puffy maroon winter jacket and red beanie, standing before the final tier of Zyphyr. My city. It was breath taking...quite literally with the elevation and finer air. But I wasn't here for the sights. I was here for her.
"Halt!" The guards along the top of the battlements called down as I turned to face the Ironkeep Fortress gates. I didn't know their names and I could barely make out their faces behind their helmets. But they were unimportant. Fodder for my cannons, extras in this war.
"Would you kindly open the gates?" I shouted, motioning towards the reinforced wooden doors.
The men looked at each other confused, then spoke quietly amongst themselves drawing unwanted attention. I must have looked out of place with my fashion. It wasn't as if they had pink sneakers. Or perhaps it was that I was a woman, standing before the gates and issuing orders as if I was their general. I had made them exceedingly misogynistic.
"Your creator asked you kindly. Do not make me come up there." I warned. With a flourish of my hand, purple glittering shadow swept upwards as if caught by the gentle wind. They stiffened as my gift spurred them into action.
This was my story. I could have whatever gift I wanted.
The gates slowly opened, peeling away to reveal the fortress courtyard. There was the stables off to the right and the barracks to the left. And the Ironkeep Fortress was dead center, towering above them both. A gothic architects dream with black stone, flying buttresses and bared windows, eight stories tall with several towers.
I added a skip to my step as I made my way across the courtyard. Horses neighed from the stables, the smell of hay flooding my nostrils.
A boy no older than thirteen with ruffled brown hair paused in the opened doorway, wide eyed at my strange appearance.
Jaime.
I gave him a large smile and a wink before making my way up the front fortress steps. His fate wasn't sealed yet but I had ideas.
I pulled open the front doors with ease. A red runner covered gray stone. I took a deep breath, taking in the crisp air tinged with lemon cleaner. Arches crossed across the ceiling and right across the way was the main staircase.
But the maids quarters were near the kitchens along the east wing. I had little need to explore the upper floors. At least not yet. I was here to experience everything.
I strode down the familiar halls with my ear buds in and music softly playing. It wouldn't take long before I was noticed. The guards on the battlements would spread word or perhaps someone else would spot me. I turned down the east wing corridor, the inner courtyard visible through the windows.
The oak tree shimmered, its multicolored leaves drifting onto swept piles. I made a mental note to add that to the list of maid chores.
Then I felt a sudden chill race down my spine, shadows darkening around my feet as if they tried to consume my body. A hand crushed my cushioned arm in a tight grip and pulled.
I followed the offending hand glittering with blocky studded rings up an embroidered sleeve and muscled shoulder to pitch black voids for eyes. My nose wrinkled at the overwhelming stench of smoke. But there was no way I would make my villain smell like roses.
My lips curled into a knowing smile, my teeth sharpening into points. He recoiled as if I'd slapped him, his pale features blanching.
"Mother..." His proud voice shook.
"Hello darling."
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I thought I'd so something fun and peel back the curtain on my creative writing process of how I go about choosing names.
Like a lot of authors I find inspiration on baby naming websites, fantasy name generators, names I've heard in passing or from other media.
Moira
Origins: Irish and Greek
Meaning: Beloved, Rebellious, Fate, Destiny
Where did I get it from?
Growing up I was obsessed with all things Peter Pan: the Disney animated movies, both the original and sequel, the musical, live action, and Hook. Wendy Darling's full name is Wendy Moira Angela Darling and her granddaughter in Hook, who falls in love with and marries Peter Pan, is named Moira.
Why I chose it?
I love the way Moira rolls of the tongue and the soft/gentle/lyrical way it sounds. When I first had the idea of creating a story that later evolved into the Hiraeth Song series, Moira's name immediately popped into my mind almost as if she'd named herself. Her appearance came shortly after.
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Indie Author Update #20
Writing a novel is a marathon not a sprint. Even after finishing two books, I constantly have to remind myself that it takes time to write, more time than it takes to read. I've been feeling a bit burnt out with writing everyday and trying to create posts for Instagram but such is the life of an indie author.
I was able to approve and order my first proof copies of book 2, so I'll be able to look them over and show them off by the end of April. Fingers crossed book two will be available for pre-order by May.
The weather has also been giving me whiplash. Spring has been teasing at warmer weather with sunnier and longer days but the snow fall and cold winds are clinging remnants of winter. Oh, and sleep. I haven't been getting much of that.
For the upcoming week, I need to sleep a solid 8 hrs per night and continue writing Act 2 of Book 3 regardless of how much I don't want to. Honestly if I miraculously got a genie to grant me wishes, I'd ask for my stories to write themselves.
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Indie Author Update #19
Onto Chapter 28! I've been steadily writing 500-600 words per day which isn't much but is the average when I haven't written consistently for a while. Last year I was able to pump out up to 1.5k to 2k per day after two months of constantly writing day in and day out. So I'll get there eventually. Plus that was when I was only writing and didn't have to come up with things to post on my socials.
Oh! And I've managed to cut down six chapters from my last draft which were all filler. So I'll be able to expand the plot into Act 3 without going over 110k. I'm trying to keep all the important bits and erase all the stuff that doesn't work anymore and padded fluff.
I wrote out my plan for Act 2 and Act 3 but a lot of things are already changing. One of which is the romance, which this time around has evolved more in depth with Moira and her beau saying I love yous through actions and not actual words....
Honestly if there was a category for my series to fall under, it would be tragedy. But people don't write enough of those for there to be a rows and aisles lining bookstores. I'm not a fan of happy endings, simply because there are too many of them and I don't find them well earned. Give me angst. Give me bittersweet. I love books that leave me in a book hangover well into the next morning.
I already have the end of my series planned out. I know most of my character's fates but there are quite a few of them not fully set in stone. But I'll get around to it sometime next year when I begin writing book 4. There will be four or five in total depending on how everything plays out.
This week's goals are to keep on writing, going out when the weather is nice, and keeping active for my mental health.
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Looking for a new romantic fantasy read with spring/summer vibes?
Look no further.
Phoenix Awakening is the first book in the Hiraeth Song series and features a slow burn enemies to lovers romance, an outspoken spoiled princess and a world on the brink of war.
Available now as an ebook, paperback or hardcover on Amazon, Indigo, Barns & Noble and more!
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Indie Author Update #18
Act one is finally completed!! I was all excited to finish the climax scene, which was mostly a copy and paste from my last draft with minor changes. Then I took a look at act 2 and realized I basically have to rewrite and restructure the entire thing.
My last draft was a lot of discovery writing, now I have to put in the logistics. What still works? What doesn't work? Which scenes are worth keeping? How does this scene effect the story later on? And so on...
Honestly I knew this would be the hardest book out of the series to write due to its content and delving into my own experiences but oh boy, actually sitting down and writing it so far has had a lot of up and downs.
Oh! I also uploaded book two to ingramsparks, so fingers crossed I'm able to get my physical proof copies by the end of the month.
This week I need to sit down and do some outlining for act 2 and 3, highlight what I can use and am keeping, possibly send act one to one of my friends to read to get feedback on, keep up with socials and get out of the house more now that the weather is finally nice.
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Cover reveal for Phoenix Caged, the second book in Hiraeth Song, is coming next month!
The cover is drawn and formatted by Krys E Jay (me) without any use of A.I. I finally decided on which of the two variations I wanted after a month of redesigns, color corrections and finalizing the book synopsis.
Check out my blog for more information about the Hiraeth Song series and the first book, Phoenix Awakening.
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Spring is finally on its way!
What better time than to indulge in a new fantasy romance series; featuring a spoiled princess, elemental magic and an enemies to lovers romance.
Phoenix Awakening is the first book in the Hiraeth Song series and is available as an ebook, paperback and hardcover on Amazon, Barns & Noble, Indigo and more!
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Important Announcement!
I'm happy to announce that Phoenix Caged, book two of Hiraeth Song, is coming out this fall!
Get ready for a heavier romance focused plot, filled with the best of all tropes, as Moira tries her hardest to seduce the son of her enemy.
More information will be revealed over time, along with an up and coming cover reveal and synopsis.
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Indie Author Update #17
Good news! I got accepted into my local university for Creative Writing and I'll be starting in September. I'm really excited to go back to school and explore classes that will help fine tune my craft.
Writing is a skill that consistently changes in the sense that you're constantly getting better at it.
Oh! And I also tried my hand at drawing my own reel with very basic animation. I'm really proud of how it turned out and now I'm contemplating if I should make more like it.
I am on chapter 24 of book three, still in Act One but I'm giving myself some leeway with the unexpected university prepping. Fingers crossed I actually finish it this week. I only have the climax of Act one to write, so it should go fast.
I really need to get book 3 completed before university begins as my plan is to release it early to mid 2025. But that is probably going to change as I get used to juggling classes as well as writing on the side. I haven't even made a cover yet but I do have ideas.
Thankfully Book 2 is all set up and ready to go for fall. Woot Woot.
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