#WritingInJanuary Day 28
A week after Darius didn't return to their hideaway, the thought he was actually missing finally set in for Shin. And it hit him very hard. He wept for a time. First his parents. Now his uncle. In that moment, in that place, he was powerless, vulnerable, and truly alone.
It takes place in the early chapters, and is a moment that will establish a lot of things about the current Drae, for both him and the readers...
#WritingInJanuary Day 27 (BELATED)
Another old snippet, one I shared with a draft of Shin's character redesign. I was proud of it. It was a scene I had in my mind for a long time, after I reworked the story years ago. Shin's first interaction with the outside world in over 10 years.
1/2🧵
#WritingInJanuary Day 26 (BELATED)
Strange Monday!
Unique circumstances! The prankster wouldn't even get the chance to shout the phrase, let alone land the punch. I'm certain Shin would intercept their fist with his palm and throw the poor fool a few yards away!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 28
MC Habits.
Stargazing is one. It's an important part of Shin's character, and becomes an on-going story element. He does so to contemplate, ponder, regulate. To relax. Whether after an informative day, or the night before an important event or mission ✨
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 27 (BELATED)
Project Drake was initially very silly in its youth, built upon pure shonen shenanigans etc. Now it's a completely different story, that balances the action & epic. I'd also intended for it to be a comic, but I had a change of vision in 2024, due to logistics.
Just a reminder, the first three books in my series: Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm, Talia: On the Shore of the Sea and Fairy Court in Exile are available on the Audible Unlimited plan.
Book 4 is in production and should be available soonish.
All are read by my wife.
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A double congratulations is in order for this milestone! 👏
Describe your plot in five words or less - if you dare
The Karate Kid but fantasy.
This looks AWESOME, Dan! How very exciting 😁
Cover for the book "First Light - Event Horizon" by Daniel F. Bispo, showing a starship flying across space, with stars and a space station in the background.
Hey you know how the other day, I said I was getting a cover for First Light and was really excited to share it?
I got a cover for #FirstLight and I'm really excited to share it.
All credit goes to my partner who did not wish to be named.
Damn right it's a COVER REVEAL, NERDS!
If you see this, QRP your dragon!
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#art #illustration
I play mainly a mix of classic & contemporary rock, punk, pop, alternative. And really anything that moves me!
#WritingInJanuary Day 20
Random sentence without context:
"This madman breaks into my cellar, drinks all of my rice wine, and has the gall to ask me for a favour?"
#WritingInJanuary Day 19 (BELATED)
Shin would choose the spoon, as he wouldn't want to waste good food! I think he'd also choose it to work in a corny line before the fight begins, like "Let's cook..."
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 20
Hobbies.
I enjoy skateboarding and playing guitar. Pop culture hobbies, I enjoy PC gaming & Nintendo. I also have a passion for trading cards, and a deep love for Digimon Vpets & devices. I love the franchise with all my heart!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 19 (BELATED)
Shin has two big weaknesses.
The first being an issue "controlling" certain emotions. The second is his lack of knowledge on the current world and how it works, since he's been sequestered for 10 years.
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Book covers in a pentagon. Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm at the top, clockwise, Talia:On the Shore of the Sea, Fairy Court in Exile, Mother of Exiles and Queen of Thorns.
Hey I heard you like fantasy with a swords and magic and all that fun stuff, but still want great dialogue, strong, complex characters, a dash of romance and a spoon full of political intrigue?
And it has bisexual women who actually have long-term relationships with women?
You found it.
Quote with art you've received from other artists and promote them!
All of these are from @cblansdell.bsky.social!
Quote with art you've received from other artists and promote them!
Talia and Canin from @cblansdell.bsky.social
Spearhead from Miriam Yvette
Oh man absolutely agree! Was in absolute awe first time seeing it!
My prompt catch up is complete. The post spamming is... OVER 😤
#WritingInJanuary Day 15
Really such a great question. There's a fair mix of both good & worse. But I think a lot of the relationships that change for Shin are internal. How he perceives the world, the people, reflecting on what he was taught in past and what he learns on his journey.
#WritingInJanuary Day 14 (CATCH UP)
The last spring he shared with Darius, before he disappeared. Maybe it's imprinted more because he misses him, but he genuinely loved their springs. More sun, more life, more activities; their hideaway and their days becoming a little warmer coloured.
#WritingInJanuary Day 13 (CATCH UP)
Not applicable to me yet. However, I’m carefully crafting it with this concern on the forefront. Easier said than done, but as I’ve mentioned, I love subtle clues, hints & nuance. Foreshadowing is my middle name; remember that one!
WritingInJanuary Day 12 (CATCH UP)
"Idiot Sandwich"
Honestly, Shin wouldn't know he's being insulted, sheltered upbringing and all. Clued by instinct, he'd ask: "Can I eat it?" I don't think he'd know what a sandwich (or a "Gordon Ramsey”) is ahaha. He's very well versed in the word idiot though!
#WritingInJanuary Day 11 (CATCH UP)
There is one crucial moment where REDACTED realises REDACTED is different. It's probably the first real sign of a romance thread that the reader will pick up on. It's subtle, but perceptible. Right now, it's set to happen in arc #4, Saga #1.
