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A Viking Story...

 

Vikings.

I'm obsessed with them, so is it any real surprise that I'm writing a Viking story?

No, probably not. Now, I've been hinting at this story on my Instagram page (which you should totally follow because I'm planning on blogging a lot less this year and that's where I for the most part post updates) and today is the day I finally reveal to you what it's called, what it's about, and the cover.

So, yeah, it's a very big day.

Time to get scrolling.

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The Worlds of Nicki Chapelway: Part Five Varelis

 

I haven't done one of these "Worlds of Nicki Chapelway" posts in a while, but with the looming release of An Apprentice of Death (February 13th is 15 days away!) I figured I should share a little bit about it, namely by sharing a glimpse into Varelis. A place that is arguably the most complex world I've ever created, so with all that said... let's get into this.

Climate and Terrain: 

Varelis is a large land that is divided across eleven houses (the equivalent of kingdoms), I would say that the ma...

2023 Goals

 

Hope

That's my word going into 2023.

Hope is our four letter word. Make that money, watch it burn...

There are so many inspiring quotes and scripture verses surrounding hope, and yet what inspired me to choose that word as my word for 2023 was that line from Counting Stars, so yes, I'm going to go reconsider my priorities now...

Goals:

I don't have too many goals for this new year, but I have a few big ones.

I'll start with a small one first though... be a bit more active, I have an unfortunately sed...

League of Thieves: A Character Introduction, A Cover introduction, and... a Second Cover Introduction?

It's feels so strange to be talking about League of Thieves in more than just a passing statement. It also feels strange to be introducing it. It was already introduced five years ago when I started writing it, but that was so long ago and I have been remiss when it comes to this story since then. And it feels even stranger to call it my Kindle Vella story.

And yet here we are. An introduction to LoT, my Kindle Vella story.

So, as I've stated already, this book is a Middle Eastern themed fantasy. ...

A Look Into My 2023 Publishing Schedule

2022 draws to a close, leaving the question... what does 2023 have in store?
Well, I cannot answer that question broadly, but as far as my publishing plans for next year go, I can share those.
Last year, I published 5 books. This year it is my goal to release 8 print titles and three Vella.
I always feel a little leery sharing my publishing plans, since there are many things that could happen to throw them off that are entirely out of my control, but as far as it is in my control, this is what I in...

Ending the Year With a Bang

Last year, I started out the new year with a bang with the cover reveal of Harbinger of the End.
Whelp, I thought I would do something a bit different this time around and end the year with a bang. So here we are, at the tail end of 2022... and I have an announcement to make.
But first I just want to take a moment first and thank you all for all your support for Harbinger of the End and taking a chance on my portrayal for a very beloved (and occasionally controversial) character like Loki. Your ex...

2022 Wrap-Up

Was 2022 a good year?

Not by a long shot.

But compared to 2020 and then 2021 this basically felt like a walk in the park. So, I'll take a win where there is a win and just be glad that I didn't lose any more jobs or close friendships and that both my dogs are healthy and happy😌👌🏽

We actually had vacations this year. I haven't left Ohio soil since like 2017 and was beginning to think I'd never get out, but I actually made it as far as northern Kentucky this year so yusss, it's a win. I was able to b...

Know the Novel Part Three: Words Written//Another Cover Reveal

 1. How did writing this novel go all around?

TGCM- it took way longer to write this book than I thought it would? Like, I fully expected to have it done in July, but it took me till December 1st to actually finally finish it. Still done is done so I'm not going to complain and it isn't as if it was a hard book to write. No, it was actually quite enjoyable, it just took a really long time for some reason.

ODAF- whelp... still working on writing this one. At about the 10k mark and freaking out wond...

Know the Novel Part Three: Words Written

 1. How did writing this novel go all around?

TGCM- it took way longer to write this book than I thought it would? Like, I fully expected to have it done in July, but it took me till December 1st to actually finally finish it. Still done is done so I'm not going to complain and it isn't as if it was a hard book to write. No, it was actually quite enjoyable, it just took a really long time for some reason.

ODAF- whelp... still working on writing this one. At about the 10k mark and freaking out wond...

An Announcement

You know, in the post where I discussed my Redheaded Stepchild and I ended it by saying that I wanted to release Leage of Thieves "soon"? Well, I was fuffing (a term my grandma uses for fibbing/bluffing).

You see, the fact of the matter is that I've actually already started releasing Leage of Thieves. What? How? When? Where? And sometimes, why?

I promise that all will be revealed very soon.

If you follow my newsletter, you probably already know this, but for the rest of you, I have an announcement ...