Tristan S.

@devastate-lasting

That’s really cool how it started off as a world you wanted to escape to. It kinda makes me want to do the same.

I feel like it would be really fun, but also could be really cathartic and make an interesting story with all the freedom for imagination.

How long ago did you start making the stories?

@keilah-h

With each…[Read more]

@elfwing

This was interesting. I loved it. Well written, I had a good idea of the scene and the atmosphere, and even while knowing not much abt your characters, I had a good idea of their personalities. One thing that I think would be helpful here would be (like scoutfinch suggested) a dip into emotion regarding Kaunon. Maybe show a bit more of…[Read more]

@kathleenramm This is actually the sequel of a sequel of a spinoff for my original idea for Thirteen Ways, ha… It started out with me wanting to make a world where I could escape to, and gradually I just added on, and on, and on… And now, thankfully, I’ve run out of ideas for it.

@daisy-torres

So cool! This really made me want to read the book.

@nova21

That sounds really interesting! The world where anyone could be insane is so cool and works so well with the MC’s desire for family. It sets up a really clear desire vs fear.

Where did you get the idea for Spirals?

@devastate-lasting

I really love these kind of simple yet really intriguing premises. I tend to overcomplicate things in…[Read more]

@abigail-m I read it and enjoyed it! @devastate-lasting totally summed it up well, and no I would’ve have the heart to get rid of any of them

@kathleenramm intriguing!!

My plot stake? in my fantasy it’s these:

Stake 1: If they fail the world is destroyed by giant dragons.

Stake 2. If they fail they die in painful ways and goblins take over what is left of said demolished world.

my sci-fi novel…

1: If they fail to keep away from the lab that screwed up their genetics and made them…[Read more]

@nanisnook ok sounds good!! Yes, I am indeed! There isn’t really a deadline for finishing it as of right now. Also, I would suggest just looking up the definition of beta reader because I’m terrible at explaining it XD

So @keilah-h @nanisnook just email roseoakauthor at gmail dot com and I will get you on there in a few days. Sorry for not…[Read more]

@keilah-h fun!! XD

@lydia-s thanks!! it was fun to do 😉

@kathleenramm I’m gonna use the current arc of Thirteen Ways since the stakes are the clearest. Basic premise: they need to gather ingredients for a spell to vanquish a demon. If they don’t, then some friends and family are lost forever to the demon.

In order to collect the ingredients, they must defeat the guardians of some of the ingredients.…[Read more]

@akbaer

Iiik!  Sorry for being so late *sheepish grin*

My sister read Crenshaw awhile back and mentioned it to me!  It sounds interesting.

I’d say my favorite book is…. *stares at all the books I love*…. I’ll go with Walk Two Moons! (…for now 😉 )

@joy-caroline

AWESOME!!👏👏👏

@lydia-s

Ooo!! Thank you! I definitely will incorporate some of the things you mentioned into my website! I really like the idea of character quizzes!

Thanks so much! And I will certainly let you know when I launch it!

Also is there anything, in particular, you would like to see on my website that isn’t on others? Or any specific posts you’d…[Read more]

@joy-caroline

Oooo, I love Keziah already!!! I guess one thing about her that would make people (yours truly especially… 😛 ) LOVE her is to make her tug at your readers’ heartstrings and make her relatable. Make her a mirror in which, perhaps, from time to time, they see someone who is all too familiar. (The desire for revenge, brooding, and…[Read more]

@maryg3

Oooo, CONGRATS!!! How exciting! XD

I do not have a blog at the moment, but from a reader’s perspective, I know my favorite articles are ones about the writer’s (or other writers’)  book(s), whether that be memes, behind-the-scenes peeks, extra scenes, cover reveals, etc. I especially love fun stuff about the book (Covers, memes,…[Read more]

@joy-caroline

Oh, phew! I’m glad it was helpful! You are very welcome! My Pleasure!

Yes, definitely read The Hidding place!

I hope that link about forgiveness has something useful in it. If not, there’s  lots of other posts like that on that blog that touch deeply into the psychology side of writing. I read stuff on there all the time.:)

I…[Read more]

@zatara

Ah, Danek… I could likely rant for hours about him, poor fellow. He’s a villain… of sorts. (It’s hard to explain without spoiling books 1 and 2.) But anyway, basically, he just wants someone to love him, but, unfortunately, it seems fairly impossible. His mother is dead; his father was emotionally crippled by her death and isn’t a…[Read more]

@elfwing

lol This is awesome! XD