Michón Neal's Blog, page 21

Cuil Peek: Desired and Proper (The Representative Series)

I stood outside of the black door with silver and gold leaves, fretting. Unfortunately, Craig wasn’t nearby this time to offer his calming reassurances. I shifted from foot to foot nervously, mentally rehearsing what I wanted to say. No matter … Continue reading →

Channeling Reality Into Fantasy

*This is a post about some of my medical issues: PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and Endometriosis. I’ve been dealing with them for nearly 15 years and they will never go away. I’ve tried nearly everything except one (the big surgery). … Continue reading →

Did I Mention…

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m stating it again here so you’ll absolutely, positively know for sure. Book Thirteen is coming out in a few weeks. The Black Tree Series, Book Thirteen: Final Revelation will be available soon … Continue reading →

Unfamiliar Territory

What odd feelings. To be this joyous, this bittersweet, this peaceful and hopeful. To want to cry, both from the loss of ones close to my heart and the happiness of forming new connections. What is this wonderful thing? What … Continue reading →

Cuil Levels

For each series in the Cuil Effect Project a cuil level is assigned. These range from level one to level seven. Each level is progressively further removed from reality as we know it. Then there is level zero, which is … Continue reading →

Character and Song #34: Ripley Santo

This weirdo. Ripley just seems like your everyday shy, awkward Japanese boy (I am not implying all Japanese boys are shy or awkward, those are distinct descriptors that just happen to have presented in the same person). He falls into … Continue reading →

Character and Song #33: Mikassa

Oh, this jackass! This is the person that everyone else fears. He has the power of persuasion, deceptively good looks, and is immortal. He’s also an elf. How did he turn out so twisted? No one knows for sure why … Continue reading →

Character and Song #32: Davis

Davis is pretty cool. He dresses like a punker/goth, sometimes dons ironic Hipster glasses, and is usually very calm and collected. He speaks quietly, thinks intensely, and is usually gentle. With black hair, green eyes, and a mixed ethnicity he … Continue reading →

Character and Song #31: Mejir Dayner

Mejir is a container (mysterious creatures that function like white blood cells and cull populations, they can influence people’s moods, and most of them blend in with humans) and the son of Sam Dayner. He’s ridiculously smart, charming, and adores … Continue reading →

Character and Song #30: Aniella Brewster

On to a happier character. Her story is actually more pleasant than most of the other characters. She grew up in a happy home, she’s not crazy, and she personally doesn’t experience anything too traumatic. Granted, there’s only one book … Continue reading →