On a manuscript, the name "Rovan" is crossed out and replaced with "Rovan"

Has to be the funniest line edit I've ever gotten 🤣

A Contract in Sol Forne - Signed | Marché-Warman Signed PaperbackA standalone fantasy adventure featuring djinns, dangerous wishes, political factions, and militias.A djinn.A boy.A terrible contract."I wouldn't have asked for that if I knew ...

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Vaelin is an ancient djinn, introduced in A Contract in Sol Forne.
After her essence was trapped, the elvenfolk used her power to grant them whatever they wished. After freeing herself, Vaelin took on the physical aspect of an elvenfolk. However, her enslavement did not end there...

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The cover for A Contract in Sol Forne

The first page of the A Contract in Sol Forne prologue

The book. The first page.
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Seasons of Albadone is what happens when Mother Nature is angry - The Eighth Chant 1 review Craving some entertaining existential dread? I got something for you! Seasons of Albadone is Chris Warman's and Elan Marché's debut fantasy novella. A series' introduction proving that a book…

Was randomly thinking of the time @kayareads.bsky.social made a meme-packed summary video for my book Seasons of Albadone. If you've read the book (or are curious about it) and are looking for a laugh, definitely check this out!

The Testament of Ann Lee has night shots that are lit like they used to do them in the 90s. I didn't know that was still legal.

I'm not hitting my writing goal.
Writing while facing unemployment sucks.
But this isn't my first rodeo.

🍁 I wrote Seasons of Albadone after being laid off
🍷 I wrote A Contract in Sol Forne after being laid off
🌧️ I wrote A Rescue in Vizen after being laid off

Things will work out.

Meme of man leaning forward in a chair to lock in

Literally everyone when they get to chapter 5 of Seasons of Albadone

A young woman holds an iridescent feather up to the light. Art by Simona Love

Adriel is the first character introduced in Seasons of Albadone, and perhaps its most pivotal.

She is Mother Olla’s apprentice enchantress, raised to take her place.

Warm and well-liked, unlike her teacher, Adriel loves foraging for rare ingredients, exploring, and foods with unique textures.

A progress bar of the word count for book 4 of the Eighth Chant Series

Book 4 of The Eighth Chant Series update:

Unfortunately we didn't hit the weekly goal. We have a debt of about 1600 words 😢 But I'm still proud of the work we did!

Current word count: 18,409
Goal for this week: 30,000

What are your writing goals for this week?

Would love some fantasy cover artists to follow on here. Can you drop some recommendations? #fantasybooks #fantasyartist

Day 5 - boom! Another 1003 words!

You have to hop on this one #musicsky
I have no words

Now listening: No Ritmo da Terra

People often ask about how Elan and I write as a couple, if we each split chapters or POVs. The process is pretty simple:

1. We outline together
2. I vomit draft solo
3. She edits solo
4. We go out and argue about the process in front of concerned strangers
5. We line edit together

What's Melinoe doing with her Melinoes out 😭😭😭

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Day 4 - already reached 1014 before noon. Might add a few more later, but so far we're still on track!

A Rescue in Vizen is ON SALE this week only on Kindle
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“We need to free her,” the girl insisted. “She will die if she stays down here.”

“She… You mean the melk?” Rovan asked.

“I was brought here to care for her. We are bonded, like sisters."

- A Rescue in Vizen
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Day 3 - and another 1074 words! Hopefully I keep going like this, growing the word count incrementally each day.

I've had this happen before and it's a magical feeling, when a character surprises you and leads the story into unexpected territory. It's a lot of fun.

A three-panel comic about books in The Eighth Chant Series. Panel 1: The cover of A Seasons of Albadoone says, “I am a standalone novel!” Panel 2: A hand points to another book cover titled A Contract in Sol Forne, asking, “What about that guy?” Panel 3: Seasons of Albadone tases book 2, responding, “Did I stutter?”

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If anyone asks, Seasons of Albadone is a standalone novel
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Day 2 - another 1031 words added! 🎉

The map of Sol Forne, from A Contract in Sol Forne

I love city maps! 🏰
Map of Sol Forne by @dewiwrites.bsky.social

At the southern coast of Hovardom, Sol Forne is blessed by warm climate perfect for growing the best wine grapes in the entire world 🍇🍷

Which district are you visiting?

Had this on my calendar for years, but couldn't get to it because of travel. Today might finally be the day

Day 1 - Success! 1005 words.

You got this! Best of luck!
That switching of gears is always the hardest part. Just got done outlining a few weeks ago and I still haven't made that mental switch. Hoping to get going today.

It's never too late to reinvent yourself. I was 27 when I started a whole new career trajectory.