While I’m writing, I listen to a little bit of everything. Check out my Soundcloud playlists!
Music for Chilling 1 – Electric Rock, Dream Pop
Music for Chilling 2 – Electric Rock, Ambient
Music for Chilling 3 – Trance, Progressive Trance
Music for Chilling 4 – Trip Hop, Ambient, Down Tempo
We’re already in the Spring of 2021. Here are my plans for this season.
The Agitator’s Code: In June, I’ll be doing the cover reveal for Ledani Moons, the second book in the series! The first book is Vaironian Tides, which is available as an ebook or paperback at these retailers.
The Architect’s Guardian: I’m almost finished revising Awakening, book one of this series. By the end of the season, I’ll send it to the editor.
Balance: My focus is on my other stories for this year, but this series is simmering.
As of today, I’ve watched all available episodes of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), an action/dark fantasy/post-apocalyptic anime. While the series has many interesting characters, the best discussions have taken place about Eren Yeager and Gabi Braun. The below video, by WordyBlerd, is an excellent analysis of Eren and Gabi. I understand why these two operate as they do but, in complicated circumstances like the ones in the series, the reasons for their actions matter.
My perspective is that, with all the horrors they’ve had to endure, Eren is more confident. Gabi, however, is brash and loud, which can look like confidence. Most societies cater to people who are extroverted and confuse being loud with being confident/informed/right.
In terms of strong character similarities, I believe Reiner Braun and Eren are the most alike and in more than superficial ways. Both Reiner and Eren are driven, but that doesn’t make them ignore the circumstances. They’re able to pivot and accept new truths. By the way, it’s interesting that Reiner’s name encompasses Eren. Maybe that’s an accident, but it still fascinates me.
At any rate, there are still more episodes in this fourth and final season. I’ve been watching the anime, but I’m planning on diving back into the manga. A show with this much conflict and depth must have more layers to explore in the books. When it’s all said and done, who knows how I’ll feel?
The Balance Series is my contemporary, m/m romance that’s primarily set in Tokyo. Kouta Sasaki and Renzo Kobayashi are the main characters.
Sooner Than Now is the first book in the series. I wrote it from Kouta’s perspective, as he and Renzo face the challenges of being together with their careers taking off.
The second book is Only Time Will Tell. Renzo is the focus of this story, where events from his past and his hopes for his future affect his relationship with Kouta.
Kouta and Renzo are dear to my heart. I’m excited about publishing their stories!
I cannot believe it’s 2021! I’m so excited about what I have planned:
Winter has arrived, tempting me to wrap myself in a thick blanket and continue writing. Here are my plans for this season.
Balance: This series is still a priority, but I’m shifting my focus to my other stories for a while.
The Architect’s Guardian: I’m almost ready for the next step with Awakening, book one of this series. That means sending it to an editor.
The Agitator’s Code: The first book in this series, Vaironian Tides, is available! Purchase an ebook or paperback at these retailers. I’m revising my manuscript for the second book, which is titled Ledani Moons.
To create Tildari, the main language of the Tildar Empire, I mixed elements of Japanese, Spanish and Turkish. Read Vaironian Tides and find the meanings of some of my favorite Tildari phrases:
I’m working on Ledani Moons, book 2 in The Agitator’s Code Series. Part of the fun with any book includes getting a book cover! In September, I commissioned one to be made and I’m expecting it in November. I’m so excited to see the second cover with Darion and Tolrek.
Fall, with its refreshing crispness, has arrived! Here are my plans for this season.
Balance: I’m still working on revisions for this series. Book 1, Sooner Than Now, is where Kouta takes center stage. Book 2, Only Time Will Tell, makes Renzo the priority.
The Architect’s Guardian: Revising Awakening, Book 1 of this series, is toward the top of my list.
The Agitator’s Code: The first book in this series, Vaironian Tides, is available! Purchase an ebook or paperback at these retailers. My next goal is writing the sequel, Ledani Moons. Publishing it in late 2021 is a strong possibility!
The Architect’s Guardian, my fantasy/sci-fi, m/m romance series, will have three books. Izdahl Amasi and Armando Medina are the main characters.
The first book is Awakening. Izdahl and Armando must navigate the challenges of starting a relationship, given Armando’s traumatic past.
The following books will cover Armando and Izdahl strengthening their relationship and Armando learning the truth about what happened to his parents.
I’ve had Izdahl and Armando’s stories simmering for years. I’m so excited about them!
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