Saw this while procrastinating instead of writing, thought I'd share with all of you who are doing the same, incase it makes any of you feel better!

*attempting to build a whole story I’m HAPPY with around it

I would like to clarify that I am joking, in case you couldn't tell

"Most accurate, blatant representation of narcissism i've read yet. The authors ability to step into an entirely different characters shoes-" uhm, they're my shoes though. But thanks I guess.

A critic said this word for word in one of my reviews.

If anyone wants me, I will be getting drunk before I start on the sequel!

Hello fellow writers! I had the amazing experience last week of finding my debut novel on the shelves of our local library and I wanted to share with this community. As the mom of a library-loving family and a new author, seeing my book there was doubly joyful and vindicating for me.

I finally did it. I wrote my first novel, epic fantasy, ending at 95,222 words.

This is only my first draft; I anticipate at least two more drafts but… I’m still celebrating.

This is the first project in my life that I have completed that was NOT out of necessity (work/school/etc). I’m pretty proud of myself.

Just wanted to share.

EDIT: Thank you everyone for the kind words!! I’ve had quite a few requests for a blurb/summary… I’m still cleaning mine up, but here it is for those interested:

In Elaris, magic is a myth, buried by a kingdom built on lies. Princess Odessa has spent her life fighting her parents’ cruel rule, but once her brother goes missing, she is next in line for the throne. Taking the crown will give her the power needed to finally make a difference, but when a hidden portal pulls her into the wild, magical world of Lunareth, everything she knows begins to unravel.

There, she’s named the chosen one, destined to awaken the sleeping goddess Emberyn and restore balance between both worlds.

But as rivals rise and natural disasters tear through both Elaris and Lunareth, Odessa realizes the truth is far more dangerous than any prophecy. Magic was never a myth in Elaris, it had been purposefully hidden.

And it was never meant to be found.

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My story includes found family, sacrifice, clashing deities, betrayal, and life/death magic. Most of the setting takes place in a jungle in Lunareth.

Keep writing! The folks who need to find your work will find it ❤️

This is me today and yesterday and last week.