Know the Novel: Part 3 // Unwind the Shadows

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Hello, friends! It's December which means it's time to dive into the LAST Know the Novel for the year! Technically, I've not added a single word to Unwind the Shadows since I reached my FicFrenzy goal and hit 100k words in the second week of November. My hope is to return to it in January and get this monster of a story fully drafted next year. BUT. It was a wild time getting as far as I did, so I'm here to reflect on all things Fall FicFrenzy 2024! Snag the questions for the tag HERE! UNWIND THE SHADOWS How…

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Know the Novel: Part 2 // Writing Unwind the Shadows

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Hey, hey, friends! I'm emerging from my frenzied writing fog to give an update on how my FicFrenzy novel has been going! Whew! It really has been a frenzied few weeks of writing. And I can't believe the event ends FRIDAY! But it's been such a joy gathering with my FicFriends and supporting each other as we make progress on our WIPs. Today I'm joining in on my Know the Novel tag to give a little peek on the chaos that has been my FicFrenzy! Grab the tag yourself HERE! THE WRITING OFUNWIND THE SHADOWS How’s the writing going overall?…

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Know the Novel: Part 1 // Introducing Unwind the Shadows

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Fall's FicFrenzy is nearly upon us! Soon I'll be taking advantage of the motivation fall always brings me to type madly away at a new project! Sooo today I'm answering the Know the Novel prompts to introduce you all to the thing that may or may not turn me into a hermit for a month. I'm so excited, guys. Last year, I didn't heavily join in on Fall's FicFrenzy due to life and health and other priorities taking precedence, which is perfectly fine. But boy, do I miss the mad rush of immersing in a first draft for the entirety…

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Book Review // Tattoo of Crimson by Sarah Chislon

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I’ve got a very fun book to talk about today set in an alternate Regency England with fae—an utterly delightful combination! I’ve been very much into historical fantasy as of late, so you better believe I jumped on this gaslamp fantasy tale set in an alternate Regency England world. Also FAE, guys. One of my uttermost favorite things. I am alllll about them fae stories. SYNOPSIS Society, suitors, and…serial murders? As much as she desires to please her family, gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell has no intention of making a suitable match—not when she’s seeking the truth about the taint of…

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Fantasy Month // Favorite Fantasy Reads

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February is Fantasy Month! Happy February, friends! I know February often brings on some lingering winter blues. It's situated in that awkward space where the newness and excitement of winter have long since worn off and yet spring still feels far too distant. Poor February gets a bad rep. That's why the most illustrious Jenelle Schmidt started February is Fantasy Month! Because not only ~alliteration~ but what better way to add some life in February than celebrating one of the greatest genres out there? (I'm not biased or anything.) Over on her blog, Jenelle is posting all sorts of fantasy-themed…

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The Silmaril Awards 2022 Ceremony: Silver Tongue

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Hobbiton buzzes in anticipation and excitement as the long-awaited hour rapidly approaches... The Party Field is aflutter with activity as hobbits and many a strange folk cover the Party Tree and surrounding area in a swath of decorations. Streamers, lanterns, all manner of seating arrangements, and tables practically bending under the weight of the delectable treats set the field in splendor for this momentous event. Guests have been arriving all day. Some particularly unusual and, to add to it, are supposedly appearing from that monstrosity of a castle that can move, of all things. They say the door inside leads…

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The Silmaril Awards 2022 Voting: Silver Tongue

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Welcome to the second round of The Silmaril Awards! Nominations have been cast, and now it is time to vote for the top choices! What a wild ride this past week was! We opened the doors to nominations and did you amazing fantasy lovers deliver! The chaos and character love in our comments sections is one of the best parts of being a host. A humongous thank you to everyone who participated and made for such a fun week of shouting out your favorite characters, sharing the character love with us and one another, and, of course, making our TBRs…

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The Silmaril Awards 2022 Nominations: Silver Tongue

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The time has come at last! A time for fun, chaos, mischief, and most importantly, gathering all the fantasy nerds together to celebrate BOOK CHARACTERS. That is right, o friends and fae, it is time once more for... THE SILMARIL AWARDS! My love and excitement for this season have no bounds. I cannot believe another year has rolled around. And what's more, this will be the seventh annual Silmaril Awards. INSANITY. I'll be a host for my fourth year in a row, which is such a joy and honor. If you're unsure what this even is, no fears, my good…

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The Jolly Genre Jubilee Tag

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It's tag time! And this one is about one of my favorite topics: GENRES. So hi yes! Sorry it's been a tad quiet over here. Life has been quite full + I've been trying to prioritize editing, thus I decided to skip posting when I was supposed to a couple of weeks ago. (I do not prioritize my own books nearly enough, so I'm actually proud of myself??) But I am BACK and super excited because I'm about to do a tag that is absolutely brilliant! Okay but confession first: I've been meaning to do this tag since its creation…

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The Silmaril Awards 2021 Ceremony: Most Magnificent Dragon

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Welcome, friends (fictional or otherwise), to the 2021 awards ceremony for the Most Magnificent Dragon! Fifty-eight dragons were deemed magnificent by their readers, five proved their true worth and rose to the top, and today only one will walk (fly?) away with the resplendent lifetime award. So settle in (preferably with some fire extinguishers on hand) and let us begin today’s ceremony! The sun shines bright upon the field, glimmering across the lake and warming the heads of the great audience. Of course, the dozens of dragons intermingling with the crowd are providing plenty of warmth as is. Thank goodness…

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