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It's finally here!

I'm thrilled to announce that as of yesterday, The Traveler's Gift is available in ebook and paperback on Amazon! You can find the link to it here [X].

Louis Mahoney has always considered his ability to teleport a gift.

That is, until it takes him from 1923 to present-day Chicago.

Dumped in an unfamiliar era, Louis is kidnapped for his superhuman abilities and finds himself between two mobsters and their feud for power. In order to survive, Louis has to put aside a century-old grudge and work for Chicago’s most notorious mob boss—Rick O’Shea.

Forced to bear witness to an unjust and terrible crime, Louis makes a promise to himself. He’s going to take O’Shea down for good, but his plan for revenge is sidetracked when he’s placed under the watchful eye of O’Shea’s most valuable weapon: a volatile and intriguing young man with a murderous reputation known as The Reaper.

Genres: LGBTQ+ Fiction, Superhero Science Fiction, Adult Fantasy

As always, I would love to thank the people who followed this story from the very beginning! This will probably be the last time I tag you all in TTG stuff, but I will continue to post updates about The Reaper's Curse and the third book in the series and will tag you in those instead.

You all have been amazing and have helped inspire me through this entire process!

Tag List (ask to be added/removed): @tricksexual, @wildler, @ganseyboii, @surrealiristt, @obsessionandstuff, @pertinax--loculos, @pe-ersona, @a-curator-of-nonsense, @angelolytle, @andrewminyardd, @lordkingsmith, @gloriafrimpong

#AHHHHHH #HAPPY BOOK RELEASE DAYYYY!

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Signed my first copies today! 🖋🎉

#IM SCREAMING! AHHHHHH WOOOOHOOOO!! #I ORDERED ONE! #CONGRATULATIONS!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!

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Mobsters ✓

Superpowers ✓

Revenge [ ]

The Traveler's Gift is a gritty story about the power of revenge.

Arc Readers Wanted

Are you interested in getting a free copy of The Traveler's Gift? I'm looking for ARC readers interested in getting a free PDF copy of my debut novel in exchange for an honest review within the first week of its January 30th release!

If interested, please send me a private message!

#NO WAY OH MY GOSH AHHHHHHHH ITS HERE

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Writing Update

Hi, friends! I know I've been off for a while. I'm still working full time at my adult job. I took and passed (phew!) a board exam in August for it, but it required me to take a six week hiatus from writing. When I came back from my hiatus I banged out the rest of the third draft of The Reaper's Curse and am currently 2/3rds of the way through revisions.

The Traveler's Gift is completed (though the urge to go back and make more changes is there and since that would require another round of professional edits, I'm resisting the urge). I have a friend that is going to take a crack at formatting and cover design, which I'm super excited about!

There will be a third book of Louis and Slater’s story, but the details of that novel are still in progress. I don't plan on trying to sort it out until this draft of The Reaper's Curse is done with revisions.

I've also been writing a story about queer werewolves with a friend. We have the intentions of trying to publish it, but haven't discussed it in-depth at this time. We're just having fun with it.

Now, onto my announcement:

I am looking for beta readers for The Reaper's Curse!!!

Here's the rundown:

Genre: Dcience fiction, fantasy, LGBTQ+

Words: 86k(ish. I'm still revising, this is subject to change)

Rating: M

Warnings: Violence, death, mentions of suicide, anxiety, depression, drug abuse, smoking, alcohol, gore, blood.

Summary:

After a failed murder attempt turns into near-death experience, Slater O’Brien has had enough of Rick O’Shea. With Louis Mahoney at his side, Slater is determined to dismantle Rick’s empire brick-by-brick. He’s spent years biding his time, gathering information about the mobster, and it’s finally time to make his move. 

The problem? After being poisoned by Quench, his ability to blow things up with his mind is unreliable. Without his biggest weapon and its apathetic side-effects, Slater is left to deal not only with the monsters spawned from money and power, but also the inner-demons he’d been avoiding for years. 

Slater knows secrets are dangerous, but he also knows that he and Louis can’t do it on their own. His powers gave him his reputation as The Reaper, without them, the chance of making allies is low. If word were to get out, he would not only make him a target for O’Shea and his men, but for every other criminal looking to collect the bounty on his head.

Hellbent on revenge and desperate for allies, Slater and Louis make friends with college students, members of an underground fighting ring, and O’Shea’s biggest rival, Yerik Korzhakov. 

If you are interested in reading please contact me either through DM or on this post!

Also, writer friends, I miss you! What have you been working on? I can't wait to hear/see what you've been up to!

Tag List (ask to be added/removed): @tricksexual, @wildler, @ganseyboii, @surrealirist, @obsessionandstuff, @pertinax--loculos, @pe-ersona, @a-curator-of-nonsense, @angelolytle, @andrewminyardd, @lordkingsmith , @gloriafrimpong

#AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH #you're backkkkkK!! #welcome back! #COVER DESIGN@!!! FORMATTING!! EXCITING!@

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UPDATE: finished this script! wrote 70 pages so I got 1 hour and ten minutes!

peer update~ i'm writing this script idea and idk how long this hyperfixation will last LOL how are you guys? fill me in~!

#pe-erchat

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peer update~ i'm writing this script idea and idk how long this hyperfixation will last LOL how are you guys? fill me in~!

#writeblr #writing #wip #writers #pe-erchat

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[ID: an image showing a book cover on the left, and a sticker and a bookmark on the right. The book cover has a red and orange lute surrounded by blue flowers. The text reads “The Stray Spirit, Lutesong Book One, R.K. Ashwick.” The sticker on the right is of a lute with flowers and vines growing out of the sound hole. The bookmark shows a water color of blue and purple flowers, with script text “The Stray Spirit on the upper right. end ID]

The Stray Spirit Pre-Order Gifts!

It’s finally time, folks!!

If you’ like to pre-order The Stray Spirit and get:

a lute sticker I drew myself

a bookmark I painted myself

the first three chapters of the book (with full-page illustration in there!)

🌿 Click here! 🌿

🌱🌱 And…if you put “Tumblr” in the name part of the form, or as a part of your receipt screenshot, I’ll write you a special note to go with your sticker + bookmark! 🌱🌱

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#AHHHHHHHHHH #other writeblrs

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No longer a writer I've changed careers to fool

#this

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[ID: a screenshot of a digital book page. The top of the text reads “Chapter One” and has a chapter icon of a pencil-drawn lute below it. end ID]

HELLO???

#HELLLLOOOOO?!?!

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[ID: a digitally drawn banner. On the left, a man with light brown skin and dark curly hair holds a lute. Glowing blue flowers grow out of the lute’s sound hole. On the right, the text reads “The Stray Spirit.” End ID]

Cal “I Definitely Still For Sure Hate Emry” Breslin 💗

Synopsis: Emry’s in a tight spot, and his ex-girlfriend Cal is…surprisingly generous.

Word Count: 387

TW/CW: alcohol

Damir stepped in and pulled out his pipe.

“Yeah, Ella wants to see you again,” he said. “You got a calling card or anything?”

“Calling card?” Emry repeated. The closest thing to a calling card in up-city Tazlo was a debtor’s note, and he wasn’t even going to be in Tazlo after tomorrow. “I’m actually going to be in Vornik starting tomorrow—”

“You are?” Marko frowned at him. Damir was unfazed.

“Ah, we’ll be there soon. Council business and such. Where will you be staying?”

“Um.” His mind blanked. His plan to find a cheap Vornik inn at random was already backfiring. He couldn’t make up a name, could he—?

“Here.” Cal’s hand shot past him, holding a card out to Damir. “He’ll be staying here.” 

The card had Emry’s name scribbled over her Academy address. He turned in time to see her tuck a pencil back behind her ear.

“Thanks.” Damir pocketed the card. “We’ll be there in a few days, maybe a week. Will you still be in Vornik then?”

“Yes, you can contact him there,” Cal answered for him.

“We’ll be in touch. Happy Sada.” And off he went, puffing on the pipe. The whole table went silent for a moment—then they all stared at Cal.

Emry finally got the words out. “Cal, you can’t be serious. You can’t possibly want me to stay with you.”

“Are you at all aware of how expensive Vornik is?” she retorted, but didn’t meet his gaze as she grabbed her coat and fiddled with the buttons. “Especially if you’re staying for more than a few days?”

“I’ll find my own way. I have no intention of bothering you—”

“Do you want a place to stay or not?”

Emry stopped himself. “I do.”

“Then meet me at the carriages by eight tomorrow. Any later than that, and you can catch your own ride to Vornik.”

Emry nodded. “Eight, got it.”

“Good. Well”—she looked back at Marko and Stef—“it was nice seeing you two again. Have a lovely rest of your Sada.”

A few uncertain goodbyes later, she turned on her heel and strode out of the inn. Emry immediately grabbed his beer.

“Emry.” Marko watched him chug it down. “Are you sure about this?”

“No.” He slammed down the mug. “I need to go pack.”

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#girlboss

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decided to try and design the shara'i (og vampires of the ehlverse) in a way a bit different from how baby!me did (basically just Humans with Bat Wings for Arms) and now they pull inspo from both giant fruit bats AND andean condors and also i decided they dont have eyes

not sure how this one is turning out but eh we'll see in the morning

#👀

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writing tip:

if you push buttons on a keyboard, letters will appear on the screen. and with that power you can do anything

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“It’s time to go.”

“You’ll be with me?”

“Every step of the way.”

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i love characters who are like oysters emotionally

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The Language Of Flowers

Acacia: Hidden love, beauty in withdrawal

Amaryllis: Pride, a hard won success

Anemone: Vanishing hopes

Bells of Ireland: Wish for good luck

Carnation: Fascination, love and distinction

Daffodil (Narcissus): Honesty and truth

Dahlia flower: Warnings and change

Daisy: Innocence, loyal love and purity

Delphinium: Open heart, ardent attachement

Gardenia: Symbol of secret love

Gladiolus: Remembrance, faithfulness and sincerity

Hyacinth: I'm sorry, please forgive me.

Iris: Eloquence

Lily (general) : Purity of the heart and refined beauty

Lily of the valley: Return of happiness

Marigold: Passion and creativity

Orchid: Beauty, refinement and love

Peony: Happy marriage

Lavender: Love at first sight

Red rose: Love, respect, courage and passion

White rose: Purity, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm

Sunflower: Good luck and ambition

Tulip: Irresistible love

Violet: Faithfulness, modesty and delicate love

Zinnia: Lasting affection, daily remembrance and good memories

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“I’ll fix this. Whatever it takes, I’ll do it.”

“Don’t bother.”

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"Cassie?"

"Hi, can I come in?" Her cheeks are flushed from the cold and some snowflakes glitter in her long, bright red hair. "Sure." My heart seems to skip a beat. She looks so beautiful. She shrugs her jacket off and hangs it on a peg near the door. She's wearing a lilac sweater and a pair of light blue, faded jeans. "We can... do you want to go to my room?" I clear my throat awkwardly in between the words. Cassie nods with a sweet smile.

We mount the stairs and I hold the door open for her. She goes immediately to my window and sits down on the window bench. "Did you want to talk about something?"

"I think I'm in love with you." Her cheeks are still flushed, just not from the cold anymore. "What?" My face grows hot. "I love you, April." This is all I've ever wanted. But something feels off. "What about Percy?" I ask my heart hammering in my chest like trying to escape. "Who?" Cassie asks. Percy, your boyfriend. The words die in my throat. I stroll through the room and plop down to sit next Cassie. She's smiling. I smile back at her awkwardly. She leans in to kiss me. I close my eyes. Her lips are incredibly soft and she tastes faintly like coffee. "This isn't really happening, is it?" We pull apart for me to ask the troubling question. "No", Cassie says. "This isn't really happening." I blink back tears. My heart breaks into a million pieces. My room turns dark and I feel like I'm falling.

Hallucinations in Nightmare Valley part 3, this is April's hallucination. She's hopelessly in love with Cassie and sees her confessing a love that never would be to her.

Inspired by City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

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