#theeverafters

Readers, just in time for OF GIANTS AND ICE’S ten-year-anniversary, I would like to show off this beautiful piece to you. 

Credit goes to the extremely talented Kenna Elliot, who you can find here on Instagram and at her website. 

She sent first sent it to me five years ago, and I was floored. Ever since I first saw it, I have been blown away by her level of detail, the expressiveness of her lines, and the emotionality of the people in the picture. You can absolutely see both Rory and Lena’s personality here—as well as how deep their friendship is. She has only grown more skilled in the years since she shared it with me, and I am absolutely a fan! 

This lovely piece is also timely--as far as People Are Stories-in-Progress goes. On this week’s content, I do a relatively quick recap of Lena’s subplot in the Ever Afters, and I start to dive into what tools I used to complete Lena’s story. More coming on that subject next week! 

Chase: You get what I’m saying?

Many years ago, a reader asked me how I crafted Lena's subplot. 

Years ago, I started answering, and today, in People Are Stories-in-Progress, I've released the answer. 

It's here.

Technically, all of this Season is part of the answer, because I'm also explaining all the different tools I used to craft her subplot. 

But this week, I dig in deep into how I finished Lena's subplot, with all its targets, touchstones, story currents, and other delights. 

You can find it in the first link in my profile (but I'll also be sharing in Stories too). 

This Sunday, 7/24/22, will mark OF GIANTS AND ICE's ten year anniversary!

I wanted to celebrate this somehow, so we’re doing another Community Q’s, via Instagram Live. You can find my Instagram page here. 

I did a quick Pop-Up Community Q’s last Thursday, and it was fun! However, since it had been a while, I forgot to save the video at the end for reposting. I’ll remember next time, AND I’ll also post some questions I had for you readers in the Instagram stories so that anyone can answer.

I hope to see you then!

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In case you've never attended Community Q's, here's the process:

If readers can’t attend live, they can ask questions ahead of time. You can find that form on the contact page of either on the JourneyPen website or my author website. 

At the time of the event, you can find me on Instagram, and you can join me there.

Readers bring the questions. I answer them. You can ask anything, from behind-the-scenes info on The Ever Afters or questions you have about People Are Stories-in-Progress.

I prioritize the questions of those attending live, but it’s absolutely okay if you only want to attend and listen to other people’s questions.

If there’s time (and there is usually time), I answer questions submitted from those who can't attend live.

Next Sunday, 7/24/22, will mark OF GIANTS AND ICE's ten year anniversary!

I wanted to celebrate this somehow, and I've been trying to think of a great way to bring Community Q's back too.

When I realized that the 10th anniversary for OF GIANTS AND ICE's publication was coming up, I thought, "Oooo, fun! Let's do one then!" 

I'm actually holding two: a shorter one ahead this Thursday (7/14) and a longer one on the day of the actual anniversary (7/14).

This is so that even if you can't attend one, you might be able to attend the other one.

I hope to see you then!

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In case you've never attended Community Q's, here's the process:

If readers can’t attend live, they can ask questions ahead of time. You can find that form on the contact page of either the JourneyPen website or my author website.

At the time of the event, you can find me on Instagram, and you can join me there.

Readers bring the questions. I answer them. You can ask anything, from behind-the-scenes info on The Ever Afters or questions you have about People Are Stories-in-Progress.

I prioritize the questions of those attending live, but it’s absolutely okay if you only want to attend and listen to other people’s questions.

If there’s time (and there is usually time), I answer questions submitted from those who can't attend live.

Rory’s kid: Mommy is amazing!

Rory’s kid: Mommy can do backflips!

Rory’s kid: Mommy can fight monsters!

Rory’s kid: She’s the best mom ever! She teaches me how to fight!

Lena’s sassy af kid: can she braid hair?

Rory’s kid: ...

Rory’s kid: shit

Rory’s kid: ...

Rory’s kid: ...

Rory’s kid: *steals Chase’s phone and speed dials Auntie Adelaide*