Racthoh

“Lie to her, after she just lost one of her children? Oh, right, you don’t know how that feels. People don’t like being lied to when they’re grieving. Bedlam, they want answers,” I countered, preparing myself as the ship approached the ground. “You complete fool, that’s exactly when people want to be lied to.” “There is no world where you are an expert worth consulting on the matters of death. Did you even feel anything when anyone died today? Anything at all? Sorry, that was rude of me, of course, you did, you felt their bodies as you carried them. Real hard on you, I bet.”

#WIPSnips Thing. Tempers flare in a heated argument between our hero and Bedlam.

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His treat fell from the top shelf. #Cats

“Any other highlights for the week, my dear?” Quale yawned, extinguishing the last embers on the fire. “Just about bested Anor in a sparring match today. He resigned, so I think I won. I have Teowolf to thank for arranging that,” I said, drying the wooden mugs we used that night. “By the Seven, you know Andradist couldn’t stop talking about that at dinner.” “And Rowlin, while we cleaned the linens, I know. It’s worth mentioning at least twice more before we turn in for ... did you hear that?” “The glade is... on fire? Racthoh, who ... what, are ... those aren’t elves? Do you see them off there, in the distance?” “I do. I don’t like this; this isn’t right. Andradist! Rowlin!” I shouted to the second floor of our home. “Grab your father’s weapons!” Quale screamed. “Take one, just like we practiced. We keep them safe, we have each other’s backs.” “Of course, my love, I’ll keep you safe.” “I love you, Quale.” “And I you, Racthoh.”

#WIPSnips Highlight. Flashback scene, the last before our hero loses the love of his life.

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An easy-to-find thread of my #WSPit posts, mostly for me to find later, but you can use it, too 😉

All #YA, most #Q, all #SF or #F, some #LGBT

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Banner for M. Walsh's upcoming fantasy novel "The Gray Kings" with a blurb reading "Great things demand the worst horrors..." over an image of a cloudy sky and denuded trees where something sinister is lurking. Coming soon

Promo image for M. Walsh's upcoming fantasy novel "The Gray Kings" An image of a dismal and snowy landscape with a blurb reading: "Graylands is where people go when they don’t want to be found. "Since its discovery, the country has settled into a loose collection of territories for the unwanted and unmoored to disappear or begin anew. A frontier with neither king, nor ruler. Yet, every so often, the ambitious arise to unite the land under one banner and turn it into a new, whole kingdom. "When that happens, war inevitably follows. "After his ordeal with Bane’s Gauntlet, Lock Synclaire searches for his missing sister Cassie. His journey will take him from the ruined city of Seba to the very center of Graylands where he will become embroiled in the war for control of the country. And, perhaps, a greater destiny as well. "Meanwhile, former Chosen One and fallen princess Katrina Lamont is on her own quest for revenge. To find the closure she seeks, she will have to traverse a ravaged land and survive threats both mortal and immortal. First, however, she’ll need the help of infamous outlaw Krutch Leeroy. "As chaos threatens to consume Graylands, all hope rests in the hands of a demon. "By chance—or plain bad luck—Lily Blackthorn finds herself in possession of a mysterious relic that may decide the country’s fate. Hunted by assassins and enemies, she must risk her life and more to deliver the sacred weapon…even as it slowly kills her. "With the threat of war brewing and ancient foes rising to destroy everything, the rogues of Graylands just might have to act to preserve their home."

~~THE GRAY KINGS~~
3️⃣third part of Graylands saga
⚔️fantasy adventure
🐎journeys across country
⛔unwanted destinies
👑villain seeking god-hood
⚰️heroes with death-wishes
🌕cursed assassins
🙏a demon trying to do better
💥rebellion
🩸open war

#WSPit #W #A #F

Banner showing the covers for the two GRAYLANDS novels, "The Ghost Princess" and "The Jinxed Pirate" under the text, "Graylands is where people go when they don't want to be found..." The cover for "The Ghost Princess" depicts a dark tower sits at the edge of a cliff against gray seas and a stormy sky with a red horizon. The cover for "The Jinxed Pirate" depicts a black-bladed sword covered in blood and stuck in the ground. Around the sword, a medieval city is on fire. Art by Anthony Jensen

Mood board for KATRINA LAMONT of the fantasy novel series GRAYLANDS. Images emphasize her brooding, somber and potentially violent character with hints of her noble and tragic past as a failed chosen one and fallen princess. Top Row - a woman, played by Nell Tiger Free in THE FIRST OMEN, lies curled on a bed and looks troubled - a woman, played by Kristen Stewart in SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN, stands in battle armor with a shield - a woman, played by Krysten Ritter in JESSICA JONES, drinks from a bottle of liquor Second Row - the ruined head of a statue depicting a king lies in the woods - a woman, played by Nell Tiger Free in THE FIRST OMEN, is in bed with a hangover and looks haggard - a moody forest Third Row - a woman, played by Samara Weaving in READY OR NOT, smokes a cigarette while covered in blood - a woman, played by Alexandra Daddario in WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, grins maniacally while holding a lit lighter - a woman, played by Melissa Barrera in SCREAM 5, holds a knife with blood splattered on her face

Mood board for KRUTCH LEEROY of the fantasy novel series GRAYLANDS. Images emphasize his beleaguered and put-upon nature as he gets dragged into adventures he doesn't want, plus his weapon of choice and a suggested history with a sorceress. Top Row - a man, played by Brian O'Halloran in CLERKS, is slumped miserably over the counter in the convenience store he works - a pirate, played by Johnny Depp in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, frantically flees from angry pursuers with a panicked look on his face Second Row - a witch, played by Cassandra Gava in CONAN THE BARBARIAN, stands at the entrance of her hut, waiting for someone - a man, played by Jeff Bridges in THE BIG LEBOWSKI, looks perplexed while stirring a drink in his hand - a revolver pistol Third Row - a heavily bandaged man, played by Tom Hanks in THE 'BURBS, lays on a gurney and complains "I don't care! I've been blown up! Take me to the hospital!" - a cartoon drawing of Charlie Brown failing to kick a football after Lucy has pulled it away from him

Mood board for LILY BLACKTHORN of the fantasy novel series GRAYLANDS. Images emphasize her dual nature as a friendly and kind-hearted woman who wishes for peace and companionship that is also a demon with predatory instincts and comes from an evil land. Top Row - a woman, played by Pauley Parrette for the show CSI, smiles pleasantly in dark, goth clothing - a drawing of the Marvel Comics hero Magik standing beside her demonic alter ego Darkchyld - a demon, played by Hannah Fierman in V/H/S, roars in rage, revealing sharp teeth and black eyes Second Row - a warm cabin sits in the middle of a lovely forest - a barren and desolate landscape with a volcano in the distance Third Row - a succubus, played by Ksenia Solo for the show LOST GIRL, sucks the life out of a victim - Frankenstein's monster, played by Boris Karloff, sits beside a young girl and enjoys her flowers - Sareena, played by Lia Montellongo for the video game MORTAL KOMBAT MYTHOLOGIES, smiles happily while flexing her arms

🔹G R A Y L A N D S🔹
A frontier without kings.
A failed Chosen One turned drifter.
A cursed outlaw in over his head.
A demon with a kind heart.

#WSPit #P #A #F

Inuyasha! <3

moodboard for Armaiti from The Chrysillium Tree image of a broadsword image of little cabins and lights high up in the trees blue water magic a man sitting pensive under the full moon light streaming through trees a magic star tree a chyrsallis a man holding a woman and caressing her hair

During her time in the Azantium Empire, Mæve discovers a world of star-born trees and a fragile peace ready to collapse. Guided by Armaiti, a guardian bound to ancient magic, she awakens a power long forgotten—and a destiny tied to the land itself.
🌿 The Chrysillium Tree 🌿
#WSPit Published #P #A #F

Fox and Av'ry! A red haired woman wielding a flame and a dark haired man with a glow stick stand in draconic ruins, near a waterfall into a deep chasm. Art by Nushdeco

All they wanted to do was avert one little war.

If only it has been that easy.

Instead, they will uncover a plot involving ancient artifacts, petty gods, vanished dragons, and a secret threat to all magic.

Can they hope to face the true threat behind it all?

#DawnsBlood

#WSPit #LGBT #A #W #F

The Mycellium Forest The air smelled of moss and wet leaves as Panez left the council meeting. The late-summer storm had passed, leaving a chill and the promise of fall in its wake. He wrapped his deerskin cloak tighter around himself as he walked back to his arbden, his mind busy and his heart heavy. The council meeting had been everything he expected it would be and more. Something brews int he east--an unnamed threat. They say the Azantium Empire is returning. That they will attack from the east, perhaps even cross the Kalim. He still scoffed at the thought. Cross the Kalim--as if that was even possible. The Kalim was a river so wide you could not see the bank. No one crossed the Kalim. It was forbidden.

Whispers of a rising threat echo from the far East, and a travelling night circus follows the borderlands like a shadow. Ætheren joins them hoping to disappear… but instead he finds himself drawn into a conflict far greater than he ever meant to face.
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Reposting for the afternoon folks:

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Thank you for all of the reposts and likes you awesome folks!

Painting of Helen of Troy; abandoned railroad tunnel; a crossbow; a dividing cell; a rocky landscape; soldiers reflected in a pond; silhouette of a hyena; a palace in winter; man in a long coat in a field of flowers

A genetically engineered queen who incited a rebellion and spurned the king for his cousin must escape a ruthless mercenary who has her dead lover’s face and memories. A sci-fi reimagining of Helen and the Trojan War. #WSPit #W #A #SF

RENEGADES x FIGHT CLUB

Evie’s channeling her inner Jekyll & Hyde. The shapeshifting superhero just wants to meet her celebrity crush. Too bad he’s brainwashing the city to love him. Worse, he’s obsessed w/ her. But what’s a girl to do when she shares a body with the supervillain?

#WSPit #Q #YA #SF

moodboard for Isaac from The Chrysillium Tree A red scarf a country town home various travel items a sketch of Isaac a man ascending misty palace steps a drink and a cigar on a table image of a clock a man with his hat pulled low, thinking

Enslaved by the Azantium Empire, Mæve is drawn into a world of star-born trees—sacred to the Lumani, exploited by her captors—and a fragile peace. Caught in an unlikely bond with an Azantium merchant, she must choose who to trust as rebellion stirs.
🌿The Chrysillium Tree🌿
#WSPit Published #P #A #F

What's worse than your ex cheating and destroying your whole career? Accidentally launching yourself into space on a one-way trip must be pretty close. A maintenance trip up a space elevator becomes a nightmare when a technical fault sends Jordan off to the Moon

#WSPit #A #SF #R #Q #LGBT

The Mycellium Forest Ætheren's breathing halted as Finn's presence filled the space. His long-legged strides swallowed the ground, accentuated by the faint click of a cane made of twisted stone and topped in gilded silver--which he never used except during perfomrances. Finn halted center stage, leaning slightly on his cane as the lanterns illuminated the fine cut of his read jacket, his top hat pulled down low and slightly off center. He owned the stage before he even spoke a word. And when he did speak, the real magic began. "Ladies and gentlemen," Finn said with a swoop of his cane.

A tragic wall divides Ulli creating an uneasy peace. A travelling night circus roams its borders, dazzling crowds while hiding dangerous secrets. Ætheren joins the circus to disappear—but as a threat rises in the far East, he’s pulled into a conflict far greater than he intended
#WSPit WIPs #W #A #F

DR HORRIBLE x STARS & SMOKE x RENEGADES

🦸🏼‍♀️ Kickass shapeshifting heroine
🧑🏻‍🎤 Celebrity villain
🗣️ Unreliable narrators
💥 Superhero action
🖤 Obsessive love
✅ Jumping through League’s hoops
👫 Supportive BFF (maybe LI?)
🎤 Voicey POVs
🚪 Scooby Doo doors
😜 Hero & villain share a body?

#WSPit #Q #YA #SF

Grim Portents cover featuring a skeleton hand holding a feather and emerging from an open book. The title is on a burning banner that envelops the feather and a large beast looms over it all. At the top, the tagline reads: Welcome to the first day of the end of your life…

"I HAD ALWAYS TOLD MYSELF IT WAS A FIGMENT OF MY IMAGINATION, THE MIND PLAYING TRICKS. IT WAS JUST A SHADOW. BUT NOW THE MONSTER HAD BEEN GIVEN A NAME, AN IDENTITY. IT WAS REAL." Bill Baker wants nothing more than to marry the woman he loves, but when his wedding is interrupted by a rampaging hell-beast, his life is thrown into disarray. Desperate for a second chance, he will do anything to set his future back on track. Now, with the help of a soul-collecting reaper named Sonny, he must uncover who is releasing monsters from Hell, in order to earn back the life that was stolen from him and prevent the oncoming end of days. Faced with the choice between what is right and what is easy, Bill may have to sacrifice all he holds dear for one last shot at life.

Poster Cover for Grim Portents featuring Bill and Sonny. Bill is a dark featured man in a suit and kind of a Mark Ruffalo vibe. Sonny is a rotting corpse man with a cardigan. Behind them are a girl with glowing eyes and a glowing book, a woman with a shotgun, two shadow creatures, and the face of a demon. The words GRIM PORTENTS are big and in a classic Indiana Jones Style font

My book on a shelf at my local bookstore Happy Medium Cafe and Books!

Grim Portents

HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE X CONSTANTINE

A man is murdered by a hell-beast on his wedding day. Now, with the help of the reaper who collected his soul, he must uncover who is releasing monsters from Hell if he wants to return to the life he was robbed of

📖 #F #H #PN #A #P #OV #POC #WSPit

Title EARTHLINGS! Over the curve of the earth

A group of second generation aliens sleeper cells have spent their entire lives assimilating to human culture and gathering intelligence for the home world. To them, the eventual overthrow of farth has always been a distant goal meant for future generations. Now, when ordered to abduct and replace a human girl they have betriended, one of the alien operatives realizes that they have grown to care more for their found home and family than they do for their own people. She sabotages the abduction and goes on the run with the human girl. Her friends are ordered to track her down; but now questioning their own mission, they find themselves wondering if the entire invasion is a mistake and if they have more in common with these Earthlings than they ever thought...

EARTHLINGS!

BODY SNATCHERS x THE RUNAWAYS

When a 2nd generation alien sleeper cell is ordered to abduct her human friend, she saves her and goes rogue instead. Now her fellow operatives must track her down, but will the help her to sabotage the coming invasion instead?

📖 #W #YA #SF #WSPit #CS

SPELL BOUND x THE SUNBEARER TRIALS

🏟️ Summer & Winter princes compete to become the next Mother Nature
👨🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼 Grumpy x sunshine
👨🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼 Friends ➡️ rivals ➡️ lovers
🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 A touch might kill them
🫣 Love & betrayal
🪩 Winter ball shenanigans
🥵 Climate change (& 💘) melts Jack Frost’s heart

#WSPit #Q #YA #F #LGBT #CLI

Bats in a cave; the full moon; a death's head moth; fog in a forest; a light house; cracked earth; a sword. There are line drawings of moths and mushrooms around the edges.

In a dark kingdom where light is toxic and steel is untouchable, a mortal woman with a flashlight and a cosplay sword becomes a monster king’s obsession and the realm’s best weapon against a vengeful demigod. ཐིཋྀ THE MOTH KING (109K) ཐིཋྀ #WSPit #W #A #F #R #ND

Painting of Helen of Troy; abandoned railroad tunnel; a crossbow; a dividing cell; a rocky landscape; soldiers reflected in a pond; silhouette of a hyena; a palace in winter; man in a long coat in a field of flowers

A genetically engineered queen who incited a rebellion and spurned the king for his cousin must escape a ruthless mercenary who has her dead lover’s face and memories. A sci-fi reimagining of Helen and the Trojan War. #WSPit #W #A #SF

Starry sky; a statue of a woman's face with moss on it; dying flowers; a castle on a dark, moonlit night; skulls, a graveyard; a fireplace

An enchantress with forbidden magic must defeat an ancient necromancer who uses the life energies of murdered men to animate his dead lover’s body. #WSPit #W #A #F #H

NOSFERATU x ONE DARK WINDOW

19th century train car; Victoria ear ball with people dancing; old English street; gas lamp; woman in a ball gown; old clocks; god statue; apothecary shelf; 19th century seaside resort

Cursed to move backward through time, Joric has fewer memories of Fion each time they meet. If she can’t find a way to change his past before their final encounter, she’ll become a stranger to a man driven only by his memories of the terrible act that cursed him. #WSPit #W #A #F #R

Thanks! The one on the left has had 7 years of use, and has certainly been worn down. Although a part of me wants to see if I can combine them to make a super cat tree...

Now to get Hobbes to migrate to the new cat tree. #Cats

Cover: Anthropomorphic by Charlie Delta Art By Conrad Altmann

Rayna Clay. Fullbody painting of a woman. She's white, with short brown hair, grey eyes, and dressed in modern clothes (jeans, boots, black tshirt, and brown leather jacket). She's holding an expandable security baton in one hand and wiping blood from her lips with the other. Art by Aowna

Rayna Clay is a world-weary monster hunter with a reckless streak that tends to get her into trouble.

Simon is a naïve incubus having second thoughts about the deadly conspiracy he's wrapped up in.

Forced to work together, is there enough time left for them to stop it?

#WSPit #LGBT #A #C #F #CS

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Graphic featuring the cover for Omega Squad by Julie March surrounded by text. The cover shows a shirtless man from the shoulders up, lifting a ring light over his head like a Halo. The background is several red moons in a line. White futuristic text reads "Omega Squad by Julie March: Archives of the VerdTech Resistance." White text surrounding the cover reads: "El problema es el capitalismo", "disabled wrath," "class solidarity in space Appalachia," "one whump after another," "gang of outcasts," "the power of friendship and these bombs we built," "chapter titles!," "the horrors persist but so does Cary (somehow)". At the bottom are two links reading: JulieMarchBooks.itch.io and Books2Read.com/Omega-Squad. The background of the graphic is a screenshot of surveillance footage showing a trail of blood leading into an ice cave.

On a mining colony at the edge of the galaxy, one disabled convict and his gang of outcasts are getting tired of bodies piling up...but is fighting a mega-corp worth the toll it'll take?

⚒️ OMEGA SQUAD: a novella ⚒️
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#WSPit #P #A #SF #DIS