Michele C. Shaw

One of my fav micro tropes is when a chosen one/main character leaves to protect their loved ones and their loved ones refuse. Extra points if they provide a smack down to get it through the hero's head that they aren't alone.
Why yes, I have been watching through MHA season 6, yes, I did cry.

So many awesome artists reached out about this. I'll need to go through and have a look and see if any styles match what I envision for the cover. But a big thank you!!!

I'm preparing a little something for next year and could use some help, what are everyone's favorite horror book covers and illustrators? Specifically looking for a gothic vibe.

#Booksky #artsky #horror #illustration

And with that draft 2 of book 2 is finished!!!

I’m so excited for the new PoVs and locations, the world cracks open in this sequel. So much to explore.

#booksky

#TheObscuraSaga
#TheHonorableCon
#TheCherishedDebt

Working hard to try and get draft two of book two of #TheObscuraSaga finished so that I can play around in a new sandbox for November...

I'm thinking pirates, I'm thinking gods, I'm thinking trials, I'm thinking toxic yuri

#authorsky #booksky

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An image of shrek running, facing toward the bottom right corner, with a bright green wavy pathway beneath him. Above him is the green text "we're on the way to...". The path stops in the lower right corner where a wooden sign reads "50 written reviews". in the bottom left is magazine cutout letters that read "help" above small green text that says "graphic design is my passion". on the right side of the image is a screen shot of the 4.64 rating and orange stars from Goodreads. Two images of the blue book cover for ARTIFICE & ACCESS sit on the left and right of the image.

We are almost at 50 written reviews for Artifice & Access! 😍

If you're a #reader of fantasy #books 👀 you may have a good time with this one!

And if you've already read it, writing a short review will help me continue uplifting disabled & chronically ill writers 😁💖

just spoke to paul rudd* (yep) and he said you should buy this book.

*the paul rudd i spoke to may or may not be the famous one

Another day, another crash out where I'm sure I could teach myself professional level animation.

I don't think its easy, I'm just delulu enough to think I will Mary Sue it within the space of a montage.

A mannequin of the sorcerous puppet Mister Fitz (made by Sarah Vigars) from the stories by Garth Nix holding a list of the names of the authors attending Writers Assemble in Adelaide September 20-22

Mister Fitz strongly recommends that if you’ll be in Adelaide this weekend (and Monday) you should come to Writers Assemble! The new free literary festival. I’ll be there, with a few things to give away as well. Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/writers-a...

Ahhh!!! Thank youuu!! ♥️♥️♥️

The cover of the Honorable Con by Michele C. Shaw. It features a red train with gilded gold spirals, racing through a lush green mountain range. On the roof, a pair a fighting, silhouetted by the setting sun.

To my immense delight, Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney CBD sold out of #TheHonorableCon however more signed copies were delivered this last weekend so go and pick up yours today!

#booksky

Michele Shaw and Garth Nix holding a copy of Lireal and Abhorsen

Michele Shaw and Garth Nix holding a copy of To Hold The Bridge

Now that I've become a published author myself, I want to shout out one of my literary hero's.

@garthnix.bsky.social is a legend and Lireal remains one of my all time favorite novels. He was so inspiring and kind in person when I was able to do a work shop with him.

The Honorable Con (The Obscura Saga, #1) Ailyanna was one good con away from her ticket East and…

Ad The Honorable Con to your GoodReads list today!

"Ailyanna was one good con away from escape of the looming war, but now she’s locked in the palace dungeon staring at a lifetime sentence. You scam one prince and suddenly you’re the captain personal obsession."

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a black cat is playing with an apple laptop computer . Alt: a black cat is playing with an apple laptop computer, typing furiously.

Not even a week out from launch of #TheHonorableCon my debut novel, and where do you find me?
Back in the drafting cave working on the sequel. I'm hoping I can have draft 2 wrapped up in a month and then off to the first round of beta readers. #Authorsky #booksky

The Honorable con sitting in a shelf with a sticker saying signed by the author.

Pick up your signed copy at Galaxy Bookshop on York Street, Sydney CBD.

I woke up a published author today… it’s a wild unreal feeling and I can’t wait to keep working on the sequel!

#thehonorablecon #booksky

a cartoon of a man in a sailboat with the words adventure written below him Alt: Seahawk from She-Ra runs to the front of a ship, points to the horizon and calls out ADVENTURE!

Aussies on #booksky can pre-order #TheHonorableCon now!
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Enjoy this breakneck heist with a scam artist trying to stop a civil war before her past catches up to her.
Explore a magical world! Enjoy nail biting suspense! Fight on top of a train!

Mr Mayonnaise!

A golden retriever smiling. In the park with. Bright blue sky above, it’s an excellent day and she is a good dog.

Went to the markets today with Bub and dog. We had a wonderful time even though Bub kept trying to steal toys from the vendors and dog kept trying to steal food.

I’m raising a couple of thieves.

The Honorable Con (The Obscura Saga, #1) Ailyanna was one good con away from her ticket East and…

SELF PROMO!!! #Writestuff

The Honorable Con out on September 3rd. Ad it to your goodreads/storygraph, you can pre-order it from most major bookstores, you can follow my substack for updates.

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A6: Oh I've been thinking about this recently. For each work I chose a spine, this is either a character, a theme, a plot. It's what the driving force for this particular story is, and then during editing, I focus on making that clear and strong. Relating the aspects to the spine.
#Wriestuff

A5: No bridges in this story, but I've liked them in the past, and especially I like breaking them.
I think there's something really satisfying about forcing characters into a physical transition point where they are at their most vulnerable. And then cutting the rope from under them.
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A4: I think one of the best examples is the hobbit hole, it just gives you such a clear idea of the culture and the way in which a hobbit lives. Peak cozy goals.
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That sounds like such a fun setting! #Writestuff

A3: Physical settings are so wonderfully fun to create, and can be such a great way to reinforce the world or character. The only time I hate them is when I need to name a particular feature and am sent down a google rabbit hole trying to find the proper term. #Writestuff

a cartoon character says choo choo in a dark room Alt: Jinu from kpop demon hunters says Choo Choo! while mimicking pulling on a horn.

A2: Welcome to Norhill, a city built onto the side of an inactive volcano. Boasting beautiful views, wonderful festivals, secrets and preparations for an upcoming war.

And when not in the city, we are on the train.
#Writestuff

We love a cabin in the woods, be it cottage or abandoned horror setting. #Writestuff

A1: Ailyanna and Kresta have both lived in the Rot. It's considered the slums of the city, a place were buildings are propped up and added when needed, where a lack of thought and care makes dark laneways and lets organized crime flourish.
Kresta was born there, Ailyanna chose there. #Writestuff

a cartoon toad with his mouth wide open and a red and white hat Alt: a cartoon toad from mario with his mouth wide open in a panicked scream, wearing a red and white hat

Hey #writestuff!!! How are you all!

My name is Michele, I'm a fantasy adventure writer, my debut novel comes out in less then a month AHHHH!!!!

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