Title: Servant MageAuthor: Kate ElliottGenre: Fantasy NovellaPages: 176 pagesPublication date: January 18, 2022 Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! In Servant Mage, Fellion gets taken out of indentured servitude without much of a choice. She is forced to promise that she'll help rescue … Continue reading ARC Review — Servant Mage
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Unknown Writer (Fantasy/Sci-fi) — Editor (Unsolicited Press + freelance) — Dog Lover — Gamer — Asexual — Different languages are also amazing. よろしく。
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Tip to stop going down the rabbit hole while writing
Ever get to writing and realize that you don't know what to name something? You get stumped, stuck on baby names for hours or mix up letters until a dystopian name sounds right. Soon, time has slipped away from you, and you don't have time to write anymore. I've heard of an idea that might … Continue reading Tip to stop going down the rabbit hole while writing
Book review – Skyhunter (Spoiler Free)
"It is always the gentle ones I fear for the most, those willing to bare their hearts, who grieve for others and feel happy for others' happiness." Title: SkyhunterAuthor: Marie LuGenre: YA Science FictionPages: 371 pagesPublication date: September 29, 2020 I love Marie Lu's books, so of course I picked up Skyhunter. Skyhunter follows Talin, … Continue reading Book review – Skyhunter (Spoiler Free)
The past
The past catches up to me,hands me an old file,and walks away without saying a word. It takes a while for me to open the file,not wanting memories to take overand leave me unproductive for the night. But when I do, I fall to my knees.Pain, joy, terror, love, disappointment, and reliefall swarm me, taking … Continue reading The past
ARC Review — The Bone Way
Title: The Bone WayAuthor: Holly J. UnderhillGenre: Fantasy retellingPages: 162 pagesPublication date: June 26, 2021 I got an arc from NetGalley and Nyx Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you both for that! And honestly? I enjoyed reading this story. The Bone Way has a great premise and starts off in the heat … Continue reading ARC Review — The Bone Way
The stars
I count the stars, which sounds impossible, but since I live in the city, I can. The night is a brown-gray mix with a handful of white dots. They blink a few times, checking to see if I’m still watching. I am. Sometimes the red one—Mars—comes out for a hello. A legendary stardust member. It … Continue reading The stars
The seas could stop us
I kept you in my pocketSafe and warmFrom the frigid, destructive seas Their words shoutedHarsh and coldBut you never heard a wave A hinge shifted underneath usNew and troubledAfter the world turned upside down You fell out of my pocketUnprotected and vulnerableNo longer under my influence You cried that I had left youAbandoned and motionlessBut … Continue reading The seas could stop us
Common writer mistakes #15
#15 — No sentence variation Sometimes, sentences start to stack up. When that happens, they can feel as if they're too similar to each other. In those spots, it's good to check how these sentences differ. Because if you're not careful, they can all look the same and feel bland. See what I mean? I've … Continue reading Common writer mistakes #15
My experience on Reedsy so far
I've been on Reedsy as an editor since the beginning of May, and I wanted to give my opinion on the platform so far. How it works Reedsy is a site where writers can find editors easier. It lets them search by genre, languages, service, and keywords. Also, editors who have a 100% response rate … Continue reading My experience on Reedsy so far
Late birthday catch-up
Hello everyone! I was going to do a book tag for my birthday, but I’ve been swamped with family stuff and work. Which is good since my freelance editing business is making profit and progress. So, here’s a casual book update instead. So far, I’ve read twenty-six books this year. The best ones have to … Continue reading Late birthday catch-up
