I've been aggressively daydreaming about my Vampire Hunter D and Saga inspired "epic"/dystopian science fantasy about a woman who's died a thousand times crusade to kill a god. Send help.

Kill your darlings? No, I massacre them.

Draft 3: 109k
Draft 4 (rewrite): 96k
Draft 5 (dev edits): 93k
Draft 6 (line edits): 90k

Anything is possible with persistence and time, including cutting down your novel's word count.

Congrats!!

A graphite sketch of a young man who looks feminine in appearance. His has chin length hair, with some at top pulled into a ponytail. He has thin eyebrows and warm, distinct eyes that almost seem downturned. His nose and lips are average sized. He's wearing a simple shirt with an elaborate collar with details reminiscent of butterfly wings.

First sketch of 2026 is of the unnamed OC who's been on my mind for quite some time. He's an illusionist who uses a hand fan in battle. I'm hoping to do more sketches this year of him and of my characters from both my corrupted chosen one science fantasy and angel cannibalism fantasy horror, too!

It's interesting how a person can believe you'll be their undoing when in reality it's their actions and the attention it garners which ultimately undoes them. But some people would rather blame others when they fall. Some adults never mature. They're never wrong.

Are you watching Thrice Upon a Time? 👀

Thank you!!!

I think I may have figured out which project I'll work on while querying later this year: an "epic" science fantasy in the vein of Vampire Hunter D, Saga, and The Locked Tomb series following a woman who's died a thousand times in her crusade to kill a god.

It's looking like today might be my last writing session of the year because of a tendonitis flare up. On a positive note, I've written over 125k words across 3 projects this year. Not too bad!

5k into my angel cannibalism horror romance (woo!)

Black background, white text: Chapter One Iustivan ♪ Sweet is the marrow of an angel For it is free, for it is pure Devour that which lay before you Consume the flesh blessed by the gods Ascend with bloodied hands Ascend with a soul free of sin♪ When the sun sets, the savages came out, seeking the blood of those blessed by the gods.

So, I officially started drafting my angel cannibalism horror romance last night! :)

A photo of a Black woman with a tapered fade holding up a Kindle showing the cover of the Monstrous Angels anthology edited by Arwyn Sherman & Brittany McMunn

Monstrous Angels An Anthology of Religious Horror Edited by Arwyn Sherman & Brittany McMunn

A snippet of Divine Flesh in the Monstrous Angels anthology

Forgot to announce it here but I'm officially a published author! Read my diabolical angel cannibalism short story. It's simply delectable.

Page one of Aria Igniata's novel, A WAR CRY'S REDEMPTION

There's nothing quite like reading your novel on your Kindle/Kindle app! 🥰

Nothing quite like being bullied at work for years by someone who calls you family but drags you through the dirt and flings insults on a regular basis. Here's to better things coming my way and the universe doing as it sees fit.

Doing line edits while listening to Evangelion's OST is simply sublime.

Hiya!

Appreciate you!

A sketch portrait of a smiling man with thick, wavy hair and full lips. He has a mischievous expression on his face.

My first sketch in 3 months and also my first sketch of Falarei, the bloodthirsty angel from my short story Divine Flesh, releasing in the Monstrous Angels anthology next week.

Divine Flesh by Aria Igniata “Tell me, how does it feel to devour the flesh of an angel? To feel the crunch of bones between your molars? To have your tongue coated with blood? To fill yourself with feathers, so soft, so fragile? Tell me, how does it feel to devour divine flesh?”

I don't think anyone realizes how absolutely f*cked up my short story in the Monstrous Angels anthology is. I'm rereading it and I'm trying not to cry and gag. I recommend having a Bible (or any religious text of your choice), a garbage can, water, and a box of Kleenex nearby.

Did I finish Devilman Crybaby or did it finish me? Rewatching it was both painful and amazing. There's a reason why it's one of my top 10 anime, but damn, it hurts so much.

A copy of Grand Theft Auto for Playstation

Who needs Grand Theft Auto VI when you already have Grand Theft Auto at home? 😏

A 3 by 3 square moodboard First row: Two hands covered in what looks like oil or another dark substance, a female-appearing angel statue holding herself, a city against a purple and pink backdrop Second row: A red full moon above red clouds, a skull with pointed teeth and a hand reaching out from underneath, a dark sky filled with the blue Northern Lights Third row: Several pink and white trails traveling the length of a dark road with buildings behind them, a female-appearing angel statue looking down at the ground, two hands grasping the edge of a cliff with a dark ocean behind.

Divine Flesh (forthcoming, Monstrous Angels anthology) x Neon Genesis Evangelion

Half-angel Iustivan lives a quiet life with his girlfriend until angel eaters devolve into unhinged savagery led by a vengeful angel he knows all too well.

#QuestPit #W #A #R #H #F

I'm amazed by how I've managed to write 4 novels since 2021 (including rewriting a 109k draft into a 96k draft) while dealing with worsening chronic pain. Some days I wonder how I manage to get anything done. It doesn't seem like the pain will improve, but I'll keep writing.

I wish society wasn't so looks/appearance obsessed. I just want to write my novels and give back to my community as a nurse. I don't care to be judged for features and "flaws" that I cannot help. I don't care about being perfect or my body being tea. I just want to live as I am.

Monstrous Angels Anthology An Anthology of Religious Horror Edited by Arwyn Sherman & Brittany McMunn The book cover consists of a biblically accurate angel with multiple eyes and several wings connected to one giant eye. A list of authors is on the right.

There's exactly ONE month until I can scream about being a published author! If a story about angel cannibalism sounds appealing, I hope you check out mine!

Every so often I remind myself that despite not having an agent, I have:
-Two degrees
-A solid career
-A wonderful partner by my side

I'm not behind. I'm right where I'm meant to be with so much more ground to cover.

Agree. I also extend this sentiment towards traditional publishing. Taking risks is scary but surely there's excitement to be had not falling back into a comfort zone, but exploring new worlds instead.

I love Pacemaker Planner so much

Congrats!!

A photo of a Nintendo Switch 2

Between spending 9k out of pocket to save a sick stray kitten, finishing my rewrite, and becoming a published author next month, I think I've earned this.