Ben Dykes

@nova21

Thank you, Ella!!  💗 Yes, they do!! Caira and Newton have an ongoing hate-to-love romance throughout the books, so I thought it would be adorable to write about their daughter in the epilogue after they’re married. Thanks so much, I’m glad you like it!! 😀

@gracie-j

Yup, me too!! 😀 Heh, actually she has four daughters and one son… *shakes head* The thought of Caira being a mother is a little terrifying, considering how ditzy she can be sometimes XD I think I’ll include Isla in the epilogue of the last book because I wanted to show what happens to my characters after the story is over (who’s left…[Read more]

@scripter-of-kingdoms

Hey, your characters sound so amazing!! 😀 Especially Kaizuke. I mean, I have a weakness for characters with stutters (hence why one of mine has one) and romances, like what Grace said! I love the aesthetic of this story and would love to know more! 🙂 *applaudes* Also the name Chiaro is great. I nearly named Caira ‘Chiara’…[Read more]

@gracie-j

Thanks, Grace!! 🙂 I wanted to use softer colors so that it would slightly resemble Caira’s collage (because, you know, Isla is her daughter 😉 ) and plus I just love that color palette in general. 🙂 Thank you!

@abigail-m

Okay, #1, thank you so much for tagging me, and #2 OH MY GOODNESS, ABIGAIL, YOU’RE SO TALENTED!! These scenes are amazing–no, better than amazing, and it only made me want to read more and more and more!! I just adore every single word, but I especially love #4, because that imagery was pure perfection! And #2… *shudders* that sc…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Thank you!! That means a lot to hear you say!!:) Yeah, Newton is really adorable when it comes to Caira, but the two of them are so shy that it takes them forever to finally confess their feelings to each other (and the fact that Caira is so oblivious when it comes to romance). Aw, thank you! I was hoping that was a likable name. I…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Thank you so much, Abigail!! I’m glad you like it!! I loved the colors in it (it reminds me of Caira’s collage, but I guess Isla is Caira’s daughter, so it makes sense 😉 ) And thanks! I liked the name as well, but unfortunately I only get to write about her Isla little since she’s in the epilogue… *sigh* I really appreciate it!:)

@abigail-m

Not to worry–I got your post in my notifications:) And yes, of course! I think it makes the romance more interesting that, even though they’re both fine on their own, they still fall in love. That adds a lot of depth and even more adorable-ness to it! I’m glad I was helpful–I just love the way you’ve written it!! I mean, this story…[Read more]

@mkfairygirl

Thank you, Katherine!!! That means so much to me that you like it!! 😀 Oh, same–I just love those types of colors, so I knew I just had to include them in the collage! And thank you!! I love it too, but unfortunately the character only appears in the epilogue of the final book, so I don’t get to write about her as much as I’d like.…[Read more]

I made a new collage and thought I’d share it here 🙂 It’s for a character in the epilogue of the final book, Caira and Newton’s future daughter 😉

@abigail-m

Aw, thanks!! That means a lot to hear:) Yes, I love Tolkien’s world building (though I haven’t detailed Aldova quite as much as he detailed Middle-Earth XD). And I think you’re doing an excellent job with Birch Woods! I have a very beautiful picture of it in my head, and personally, I think it’s a very interesting setting for a story!…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Thank you!:) And yay! I’m so looking forward to seeing it! 😀 I’m glad that helped, and I understand if it didn’t all fit (I was just posting the whole thing for a reference), and that’s totally okay. I can’t wait until you’re able to post it/the illustrations!! Aw, that just makes me smile so big! 🙂

I know, I love Newton and Deek’s…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Of course!! I mean every word:) And thank you, that’s so sweet of you to say!! *grins* I’m just so happy that you enjoy hearing about my story! It means the absolute world! 🙂 And great! That’s okay–I figured you’d probably need to alter it a bit, so feel free (and of course I don’t mind! I’m honored that you’re doing this!) That was…[Read more]

@abigail-m

These are some very motivating quotes! I especially like the “Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite–getting something down.” Thanks for posting these daily bits of encouragement!:)

@Abigail-m

*gasps* THANK YOU so much!!! I’ve been there many times *dusts the snow off of my cloak sleeves* and it’s quite an experience. And it’s a good thing you brought a cloak! It can get pretty chilly:) But thank you! I was a little nervous about building my world because I wasn’t sure if it sounded boring or uninteresting. I know I need to…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Oh, it wasn’t boring at all!! I loved reading through it and *takes deep breath* *tries really hard not to start fangirling* it was seriously THE GREATEST THING EVER! I mean, I just love that confession scene! Yes, poor Filip… I feel so bad for him, but he’s also just super adorable. Eh, I’m not very nice to my characters at all…[Read more]

@mkfairygirl

Of course, Katherine!!! *tries to stay calm but internally screaming because I’m so happy other people like my characters* Yes, of course you did!!! I mean, right after I saw that, I started trying to figure out how I’m going to print it and turn it into a real-life bookmark that I could display somewhere!! I’m going to try!! 😀 And…[Read more]

@issawriter7

Of course, girl!! 😉 You’re always super encouraging and kind!! I can’t wait to post them (I mean, they certainly aren’t final draft material, but I guess that’s the purpose for critiques and improving 🙂 )! And no problem!! I always love hearing absolutely anything related to Into the Lamp and any other of your stories!! I’m a p…[Read more]

@issawriter7

Thanks!!! 🙂 I’ll definitely tag you whenever I post them, ’cause I always look forward to hearing your feedback!!! 😉 Haha, I’m pretty sure my family thinks I’m a nut by now because I can’t have a normal conversation without talking about writing XD Thank you so much, Issa!!! That’s super encouraging!!! And of course!! I always l…[Read more]