Koumori Scarlet

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I've seen a bunch of people do this and I have no idea who anymore, so I'll leave it open tag!

𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 || 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙱𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝙰𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙰 𝙷𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚜

Hi Hello! It's been a long time, how have y'all been? Hopefully the answer is as good as you can be, because each and every one of yous deserves to have as good of a time as possible!

As for me, well, we've been having A Time™

Just to give a quick rundown of this year so far:

Got promoted to Project Coordinator at work (technically happened last year, but really really late in the year so it'll go here)

Restarted my zero draft of DESECRATE

REVERENT: An Anthology of Divinity is released! I have a story in it called Condemn Me!

Attended the Akron Book Fest (my first time showing my books locally!)

We Can Always Tell is released! Featuring my story Fall Into Me!

Finally gave in to the request of one of my friends and downloaded Warframe again... (foreshadowing: i've been so unproductive since this event)

Attended Alt Street Market in May

Got just so much inspiration for DESECRATE through the tragic loss of Pope Francis and the conclave that followed

Restarted my zero draft of DESECRATE

Not long after that, I went on hiatus! There were a few things that happened in this time, the first of which being a road trip with three of my closest friends from Ohio to Philadelphia to Baltimore back to Ohio!

Came home to two (2) weeks of intense yard work while we prepare my house (prev my papa's house) for selling

Did an author interview with my dear friend U.R. Holm, who is the first person to interview me without my mask!

Tabled at Pride In The CLE at the beginning of June

Almost immediately after that I left for yet another road trip! This time I drove out to Philly to meet my friend (one of the ones from the prev trip, ily Xochi) and we took the train up to Connecticut for StokerCon

Published a new short story on Friday, June 13th at StokerCon!

Restarted my zero draft of DESECRATE

Got so busy with work that I disappeared off the internet again for another two weeks

So as you can imagine, I'm kind of tired 😅

As far as writing goes... DESECRATE has been through the wringer, folded and wrung out and refolded and molded into an entirely new shape. That being said, I am really happy with how it's shaking out now!

I've really gotten into the mind of Kit, our beautiful transmasc agender main character who goes through hell and comes out... changed. So much so that I've been going back through his playlist and updating it! At least, updating the one (he has an everything playlist and then a vibes only playlist for writing):

I'm really excited to play around in his brain and see how this draft shakes out. I'm really hoping to have something I can throw at my alpha readers soon! I keep pushing off their meals and I'm fairly certain they're organizing a mutiny in order to obtain food (my writing).

Speaking of alpha readers, I met so many amazing authors while I was at CLE Pride & StokerCon! I'm really hoping to absorb some of them into my writing process, starting with Aubry and Jack. I really appreciated all the conversations I've had with them and I really trust their opinions, hopefully they will be down to help me out at the beta reading stage! (and I hope they keep me in mind with their projects!)

I think I've gone on long enough! The last thing that I want to talk about is the fact that I'm moving my wupdates (kinda). I am re-centering everything onto my Newsletter! (that you can sign up for here) I am running my newsletter through Ghost, which means that I will be able to expand support options as well as host my backlog of content kinda like a Patreon.

After talking to some folks at StokerCon (thank you Aubry i appreciate you Aubry), I have decided to start a few fun projects. Y'all will hear more about them soon, but just know that they are in motion. In preparation for these fun projects, I've decided to expand my options for support!

I was considering opening a Patreon, but imma be honest I don't think I can handle another platform. My newsletter (that I'm working on reviving, starting with this one!), my Instagram, & my Bluesky really take everything for me. Work has been a lot, and if I can I want to contain what I need to do to as few platforms as possible!

Which brings in a fun discovery on my part: did y'all know you can have paid newsletter subscriptions?

Paying to join my newsletter was never my intention, but I have combined my newsletter now with what I wanted my Patreon to be! That means that this portion, the updates, will be available publically for free (and posted here as my Wupdates), but the portion of my newsletter that contains my writing will not be. (i will still be posting shorter snippets on tumblr! don't worry! this is all about my longer form snippets like entire chapters)

If you so choose to support me, there are three tiers available:

Kodi's Towns Folk is the first tier for $5/month. This is the tier that will grant you access to my writing snippets! These will be longer snippets from my current writing and cut scenes from past works! This tier will also be given art updates, including an early showing of any finished art INCLUDING covers!

Adonai's Sheep is the second tier for $10/month. You will have access to my writing snippets as well as access to eARCs of my books before they come out! This tier is also where you'll get consistent art updated. WIPs, finals, everything!

Icarus' Feathers is the highest tier for $20/month. This is a far reach tier that I don't expect anyone to sign up for, but if you wanted to then you would be granted access to my writing snippets, the eARCs from the previous tiers, AND physical (paperback or hardcover 👀) ARCs of my future releases! At this level, you'll also get access to helping me make decisions on art related things and have first dibs on YCHs when I start doing those!

That being said, I do not expect and honestly am not ready for anyone to subscribe just yet! I want to make sure I have a decent backlog to make it worth the subscription to y'all, so I would love a couple months to really get things settled (especially with how much I've been sucked into work and my upcoming Master's program!! That starts this August!!)

Thank you guys for sticking it out to the end of this update, there was a lot to review. My writing snippet this week is from a scrapped chapter of DESECRATE, which you can find on Ghost!

I hope yous have an amazing day, and I will see you next month with another update <3

TAGLIST

@lockejhaven @mr-writes @eleanordaze @flowerprose @starlitpage

@dogmomwrites @annetilney @ceph-the-ghost-writer @inkspellangel @outpost51

@love-whatit-loves @bebewrites @indecentpause @lavender-gloom @crypticcodexcreations

@smol-feralgremlin

Thanks for tagging me @talesofsorrowandofruin!

Rules: Post a snippet you’ve written that you’re pleased by/proud of and tag some friends

An oldie but a firm favourite <3

Wolfe hadn't ridden in many cars in his lifetime—and as he staggered out of George's with knees like jelly, he decided he never wanted to get in another one. No amount of teeth grinding had helped. He had snapped at George to slow down, and though he had mercifully done so, moments later the car had accelerated once more, hurtling down the narrow country roads like there was a bomber on their tail.

I'll tag @aohendo, @oh-no-another-idea, @houndsofcorduff, and open tag as always!

Moody Monday I

🌹Hello Campers! Here are the responses we got for our first activity for camp NaNoWriMo. Thank you everyone who participated, if you still wanted to submit a response please do so- it's never too late to join in one of our activities. If you're not part of the club and still want to answer these questions, then reblog this post with your answers.

🌹Also huge thank you to @caveatscriptor for creating the graphic

🌹 Member responses below the cut:

Thanks for tagging me @melpomene-grey!

I've been obsessed procrastinating having fun with writing out Henry and Mack's first meetings and early friendship lately. Needless to say I'm enjoying myself :D

'What's your name?' Henry asked, wondering if the boy might let him ask any one of his mounting questions. 'Mack,' the boy said. 'Farrow.' He fidgeted, glancing down at the chicken in his hands, and Henry had the distinct impression that he was glad of it. 'Henry Wolfe,' Henry returned. 'Though, I expect you knew that.' Most people he met already knew him—or if they didn't recognise his face, they all knew his name. He'd gotten used to it. Mack eyed him suspiciously. 'Your Da owns this place?' 'That's right.' Henry puffed out his chest. 'It's been in my family for three generations.' Mack wrinkled his nose. 'You're as bad as the rest of 'em.' He turned and began to walk away. Dismay threw Henry forwards, and he grabbed Mack's arm. Mack rounded on him at once, and dropping the chicken he threw a swift punch right at Henry's nose.

I'll leave it open tag!

So I'm back from the dead to scream about my book again. 😅

Keep Me Breathing is nearing it's publication date and I' thought I'd post about it everywhere now.'m growing more and more excited. I have decided to send out Advance Reader Copy's of the book. And so a google form has been opened.

Blurb and tropes under the cut.

hi hello it's time!!

Today I bring something beautiful for you all to gaze upon: the cover for my next novel, Desecrate!!

Summary

What would you do if everything you knew about your faith was flipped on its head?

That's what Kit has been trying to find out. After dropping out of Seminary and giving up on his life's dream of being a priest, he has to piece together the shattered remains of his faith.

But what if those pieces fit together in ways they never have before? What if they reveal a secret that the church has been hiding for millennia? What will he do then?

Adonai's been held in captivity for longer than They can recall. They don't remember what the sun feels like on Their skin, what the wind feels like in Their hair. It's a shame, one of Their only regrets was not fighting back that day.

Their time will come. The Messiah walks among the living once again, and They know that he will free them. Until that day, They will remain patient.

The Cover Reveal

I cannot even begin to describe just how in love with this cover I am, from the very first sketch I was head over heels for it. Soren did an amazing job with my boys!! Make sure to check him out @t-hornapple here or @/t_hornapple on twitter and instagram or at his website!

I also made a lil video for tiktok and all that so I'll add that because why not

TAGLIST

@lockejhaven @mr-writes @eleanordaze @flowerprose @starlitpage

@dogmomwrites @annetilney @ceph-the-ghost-writer @inkspellangel @outpost51

@love-whatit-loves @365runesoftheamalgamations @crypticcodexcreations

A Silken Malice is finished!

It is posted in its entirety on AO3! (Link here)

You will need an account to read it there, but I also have it ready to go in EPUB format if anyone would prefer that! I'm not confident that google drive won't use it for AI fodder, though, so I don't really know how to share it. By all means DM me and I'll send it to you!

Or if you know any other free means of file sharing that doesn't steal 2 1/2 years of work and turn it into robo-faeces, that would also be great to know so I can leave a link right to it :'D

Thank you everyone for the kind words and encouragement along the way. I'm still working on the sequel, but this is a huge achievement for me so I'm taking a moment to be proud of just how far this book has come. It is my first finished original novel, and at 83,000 words (ish) and 38 chapters, it's also the longest story I've ever written. Considering I once was completely certain it wouldn't entertain me past the week, I'd say it's done pretty well!

I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have! <3

I've been sitting on this for a while now and I'm still pretty happy with it, so! As I pick up my hopefully final read-through of ASM, I think it's time to share :D

Thanks for tagging me @kaylinalexanderbooks!

I'll leave it open tag!

George's scenes are very much still being figured out, so I'm not entirely happy with how his character is portrayed yet. This has definitely opened my eyes to how little of his anxiety he lets slip in dialogue :'D

As always, in no particular order:

'Jack Sutton, you are a child in a man's body.'

'In that case, we'd best not waste a moment. Do you have their address? I'd like to visit them as soon as can be.'

'It is troubling, Jack.'

'I only want to help.'

'I mustn't ruin all the surprise, now. You'll have to wait and find out. I'm sure even you can last three days.'

'You kids have fun. I'm going to get some mulled wine.'

'I suggest you say a hasty farewell to normality.'

'Is it not... Is it not just his way?'

'What use am I if I can't help people?'

'Don't leave him to worry.'

'Your curiosity is going to be the death of you.'

'Perhaps the Lord wants you to make this choice on your own.'

'I should have found something.'

'You're concerned about his health because he's being nice to you?'

'[Oh,] goodness. What is it now?'

I, myself, I started to realize, a while ago, that many of the female characters that I find annoying isn't necessary because they are badly written/portrayed(some are), but rather because they have qualities that I hate in myself.

Tbh I think I have trouble getting my head around this because it's not something that I've ever had happen to me. Maybe this just means I don't have traits that I hate in myself that much 🤣 but also it's incredibly rare for me to find female characters that I feel are like me that whenever I do find one that has similar "flaws" I'm always thrilled to see it get airtime because people always want to brush them over (opinionated, foot-in-mouth syndrome, loner, socially awkward, tunnel vision, etc.) these are traits that can make life difficult for you as a woman but not something I would actually alter about myself if I had the choice.

COVER REVEAL

I'm not much for advertising but LOOK AT THIS COVER. LOOK AT IT. IT'S SO PRETTY

Keep Me Breathing is the debut novel by my incredible friend @inkspellangel. You can also find her on Instagram and GoodReads!

Fubuki Snow, a distant descendant of the demon Astaroth with a penchant for knives, is settled. She has her family, her job, and her adventurous best friend Sakura by her side. But when Sakura's son goes missing somewhere in the cave system humanity calls home, they have no choice but to find him: even if it means leaving all Fubuki knows far behind. Sakura Petal is a Finder: venturing across the cave system is her life's work, but left with only a single old chain for clues, the search for her son will test her to her limits. The two will have to trust their instincts, and each other, more than ever before if they are to find the one they love before it's too late.

Cover art is by l00llaby! Their carrd is right here, and you can find their art on Instagram and Twitter!