#book update

You guys over here on Tumblr have been such a massive support for this little dragon since the very first illustration of him in 2021, I wanted to update you all on how the book has been doing!

I was blown away when it debuted at #6 on the Indie Bestseller book list (which charts sales at independent bookstores across the US) and even more blown away when it climbed to the #4 spot this week!

And if you can believe it, Barnes & Noble has also selected it as one of their "Best Books of 2024" !

I know most of you are probably here for the chaotic dark academia memes and occasional writing spirals (thank yewww ily <3) but I wanted to say something real quick for a second- Recently (the past two weeks) I’ve gotten a bunch of DMs, asks, and even comments in my own comment sections from “publishers” or “editors” accounts, here on tumblr. And I don’t mean to call anyone out or start drama. This is not about a specific person/account or else. I just want you all to be careful with those accounts and your works. If you’re a writer waiting to publish (whether that’s physical books, Kindle releases, Wattpad, AO3, whatever) please be cautious with accounts that: • are very new (like created days or just 2/3 weeks ago tops) • have no real background, no website, no traceable projects • don’t list authors they’ve worked with • message you out of nowhere with vague praise/no references to your works • immediately talk about “paid packages” or “promotion deals”/ ramble about how they want to “help you improve” • won’t provide contracts, portfolios, or verifiable info • promote AI books/covers/accounts Real publishers and legit agents do not usually cold-DM small accounts or come up in comment sections. And reputable ones absolutely have a digital footprint you can (and should) verify. Again, this isn’t to accuse anyone. Maybe some are genuine. But if something feels rushed, vague, or too flattering too fast, pause. Research. Ask questions. Protect your work. We pour so much of ourselves into our writing. The last thing we need is someone trying to capitalize on that vulnerability and take advantage of creators. Please double-check who you trust with your art. Your stories deserve real opportunities, not sketchy inbox pitches.

[If you want, I can make a masterpost on how not to get bamboozled by sketchy “publisher” accounts! Just let me know!]

Hey ya'll. This revision process is kicking my Black ass 😵‍💫🥴🫠

Even with an outline, the first draft is ROUGH. But it's shaping up to how I originally wanted it so that's the important part. Ya'll know I can't give anything less than heat. 🙂‍↔️

Since I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, I do have to start thinking about marketing (which I definitely suck at). So help me out, what kind of vibes is this giving? Anything that comes to mind.

Thank you in advance. 😚

Wolventraum, a fantasy novella written by me entirely, including edits, including cover, including formatting and associated temporary mental breakdowns!

COMING SOON TO ONLINE STORES EXCEPT AMAZON BECAUSE FUCK THAT COMPANY

Professional monster hunter Reaper needs to get to Marthburg for a spot of medical treatment. But instead of the kingdom’s capital, they find a ruin. A thrall ambush on the road was just the beginning. The vampires have started an offensive to conquer humanity.

In the ruined city, Reaper finds a diary and its echo: the ghost Vivi, who has a final wish Reaper is willing to fulfil. They aren’t alone, either. Their best friend and fellow monster hunter Lucie joins them despite her reservations about the village of werewolves they’re headed towards.

Little do they know they're about to forge the bonds that will put an end to the vampire threat.

With Vivi and her werewolf husband at their side, Reaper and Lucie take the fight to the vampires, and to the traitors in their own ranks.

SO LOOK WHAT ARRIVED - THE FINAL POSTCARDS

If you have EVER WONDERED WHAT it looks like when you order 550 pieces of eco-friendly packaging, 151 acrylic charms, 450 stickers, 1,000 postcards, 150 posters, 150 bookmarks, 200 business cards, 1 printer, 1 scale, and 1 office cat:

THIS IS IT.

I caught the mondo post-holiday sickness going around so I have been offline, but I am well now and moving MANY BOXES. Ultimately, I'm glad the merch ordering wound up getting pulled into December instead of this month so that things could keep moving along while I coughed myself into a stupor lol. It did NOT rule to carry all the shipping packaging all the way up to the third floor while dying though, would not recommend. That being said, this is literally everything but the book and the bookplate! Artwork on the book is moving well (despite taking time off for illness) and I hope to share some of the new, second story images soon!

I want to share my story The Violet Trace. I wrote it with a lot of love and I also designed the book cover myself. The story follows a girl named Ava who can see violet marks that are left behind by strong emotions. When a famous man is found dead in a strange way Ava is pulled into a world full of danger and hidden powers. She meets Elias who is powerful and mysterious and together they try to understand what is really happening around them.

The story has mystery slow burn romance and a world where magic hides beneath bright city lights. I am proud of how it turned out and I hope more readers can discover it.

You can read The Violet Trace here https://www.wattpad.com/story/405081767-the-violet-trace

So I've been writting this marvel ship oneshot book on wattpad (been meaning to move it to ao3 but I'm just too lazy). And I just published my favourite one shot yet and this is exactly why...

“See? This is gold. The subtleties! The unspoken communication!” He pointed a finger at Steve. “And you? What was your breaking point? When did you decide you had to have him?” Steve didn’t even hesitate. Didn't look at anyone else. Didn’t shift or fidget or shy away. His eyes stayed locked on Tony, unwavering and unbearably soft. “The first time I heard him laugh. I mean, really laugh. Not the polite one he uses. The one that makes his face scrunch up.” He reached out and gently booped Tony’s nose with his finger, making him blush and swat his hand away. “I heard that laugh, and I thought… ‘I need to be the reason he makes that sound every day for the rest of his life.’” The room fell into a stunned hush.

This is a part of the oneshotttt...... AAAAAHHHH, I cannot believe I wrote this. I am absolutly in love with it.

Link to the chapter | Link to the book