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A Big Turn of Events

Hello, everyone!

I have come to tell you two things (don’t fret, I am NOT closing this blog :)):

The first comes from a hard choice I made. I spent weeks thinking the matter over. I found the solution, but I had to sacrifice something in order for it to work. What I am talking about is that I decided to put my novel ”Down to Earth” in a corner… and not come back to it until a few years have past. The reason for this is medical. I know. Surprising, isn’t it?

However, there’s a good side to it: I also chose to start a story I have been thinking about for years. It is titledย ”Nightshade: The Death Stone’. It is a YA novel that is an urban fantasy. The summary goes like this:

A teenage girl, Rosellia Rowland-Lovelace, can go from our world to alternate dimensions in quite a peculiar way. One day, she is pursued by hooded people and is captured. Who are they? Why are they after her? And what’s the Death Stone they’re talking about?

Only the Nightshade will tell… Or will they?

From now on, my dears, you’ll read excerpts from Nightshade and posts from me about it. It has become my main novel now. My main goal.

I love it!

I hope you’ll do too. ๐Ÿ™‚

As for the second thing I meant to tell you was that I am doing NaNoWriMo this November! You guessed it: with Nightshade as my novel. Yes, yes, yes!

This will be fun!

For those of you who wish to become my writing buddy on the NaNoWriMo Website, simply follow this link and add me as such!

It’s going to be a grand adventure I can’t wait to share with you. ๐Ÿ™‚

On this joyous note, I thank you for your patience and promise you to be more active from now on.

See you next post!

 

 

It’s All About Love

Indeed, everything’s about love! And so is this cute poem I wrote. It’s entirely different from what I usually write, which is darker and more mysterious.

In this case, it’s a poem about a young woman who’s head over heels in love with someone (may it be a man or woman, you choose).

You can find it here too.

As for my stories, I am quite confused… I don’t know which way to go anymore. Whether to keep continuing or start a new one.

I’ll tell you more next Sunday.

Let’s hope things are better then.

I wish you enjoy my poem! ๐Ÿ™‚

 

It ‘ s All About Love

Indeed, everything's about love!

And so is this cute poem I wrote. It's entirely different from what I usually write, which is darker and more mysterious. In this case, it's a poem about a young woman who's head over heels in love with someone (may it be a man or woman, you choose).

You can find it here too.

As for my stories, I am quite confused… I don't know which way to go anymore. Whether to keep continuing or start a new one.

I'll tell you more next Sunday. Let's hope things are better then.

I wish you enjoy my poem! ๐Ÿ™‚  

New Weekly Read (Late, Sorry!)

Hello everyone,

I’m late again for the Weekly Reads. Sorry – I had quite a busy week. But here is a mysterious and sad flash fiction by Raphael Casthavian. And here.

I hope you’ll enjoy! ๐Ÿ™‚

On a side note, I have already written this Sunday’s Weekly Read so it’s ready to be posted… on time. ๐Ÿ˜‰

I also have good news. I managed to find a solution to my big problem with writing Down to Earth (remember?)! So now I am continuing it. ๐Ÿ™‚ I am halfway through a new chapter. Neat, isn’t it?

I’ll keep you updated.

See you on Sunday!

Rebirth & Plot Holes

Hello, folks!

I forgot to post my Weekly Reads last Sunday. Sorry about that. But don’t worry! Here it is. And here as well. It’s a horror flash fiction this time – my very first try at horror. Enjoy!

Speaking of fiction, I am working very hard on my novel ”Down to Earth”. However, I hit a major plot hole that could change several things about the story… So I am trying to find whatย bits and pieces to go with and which to toss away.

Moreover, I will soon come back with other writing tips. Stay connected!

That’s it for the day!

Have a very nice day/evening/night.

Rebirth & Plot Holes

Hello, folks!

I forgot to post my Weekly Reads last Sunday. Sorry about that. But don't worry!

Here it is. And here as well. It's a horror flash fiction this time – my very first try at horror. Enjoy!

Speaking of fiction, I am working very hard on my novel ''Down to Earth''. However, I hit a major plot hole that could change several things about the story… So I am trying to find what bits and pieces to go with and which to toss away.

Moreover, I will soon come back with other writing tips. Stay connected! That's it for the day!

Have a very nice day/evening/night.

Newly Posted

Hello, dears!

I’m making this post to tell you that there is a new Weekly Reads posted. ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s a poem titled Sweet Mary about Mary, Jesus’s mother.

You can read it for free hereย and here.

Enjoy!

Weekly Fun

Did I mention it’s free?

Whoa, there.

Let’s start at the beginning.

Me and my friend Raphael Casthavian have created what we call ‘Weekly Reads’ on our Websites. Every Sunday, starting today, we will post either a new poem or a flash fiction for you to enjoy forย free.

Now, isn’t it fantastic?

I know, I know.

Here is my Weekly Reads page.

And here’s Raphael Casthavian’s page.

Note that we both post the same content on each page, just to be fair. ๐Ÿ™‚

Also, go and sign up for my newsletter!

Thus, you’ll be the first to know of my projects’ progress (I send newsletters rarely – only on days where there’s major news, that’s all).

I hope you’ll have a good time reading this week’s Weekly Reads!

A Story Lightbulb

Yes, I’ve had a story lightbulb! What I mean by this is that I found back an idea for a fan fiction in my piles of sheets of paper and notebooks and decided to turn it into a short story of a few pages (about 50 or so). You’ve read well: a fan fiction. I won’t disclose the original idea as I don’t want you to think of it only as fan fiction. I figured to make a short story of my own because it was so different from the original concept – it was an AU, which means alternate universe.

Having created most of the characters’ backstory and new issues, I told myself I could stray a bit from the intended purpose (fan fiction) and make a good short story out of it!

I am currently fleshing out the characters, the plot, and the setting. It’s a homosexual romance with policemen. It sounds sexy, doesn’t it? Well, there is going to be romance, twists, and angst (a lot of angst) as the main character doesn’t accept his homosexuality…

I’ll tell you more about it as I write, okay? ๐Ÿ˜€

It’s going to be a fun adventure!

On another note, I have finished my first short story for Diabolical Plots’ contest. Yay! I only have to tweak a few things and polish it, then it’s ready to be sent. Moreover, I am in the process of outlining the second one because we can send two short stories for the contest. Yes, yes, yes!

I’ll tell you more about how it goes. Hopefully, I’ll be done outlining and writing the short characters’ profiles tomorrow. They’re two stories revolving around religion and how some facts are wrongly perceived. Interesting, huh?

Thanks for reading and following me on my writing journey!

P.S.: Please do comment whenever you feel like it. I’d love to talk with you.

See you next post!

Part 3/5 and a Surprise!

Hello there,

I decided I’d try to write on here today just to inform you that I’m currently planning the third volume in my Down to Earth series. I need to get to the fifth and last one.

I must admit it’s tough work, but a lot of fun too! I’m on a road map, discovering what are my next adventures. It’s exciting and breathtaking.

However, the third outline looks like a messed-up bunch of untimed events. Yes, it’s true… I still need to find the timeline for it. But I’m ready!

As for the surprise, well, I’ll have you know that I’m participating in Diabolical Plots’ short story contest! ๐Ÿ˜€ Yes, yes, yes. I’m in the process of writing two short stories that are centred on religion – one of my favourite topics. If one of them is accepted, I’ll win money and get published!

Isn’t it just great?

Wish me luck!

If ever I don’t win, I’ll simply keep my short stories and publish them in a collection about religion. Eh, why not? ๐Ÿ˜‰

See you next post!