Writing Update + Thank you! [5/25/2025]

Hey peeps!

First off, I wanted to thank everyone who has sent me something from my Baby Registry!!

Thank you all! AND I finally figured out how to send you all thank you cards, so you will be getting something in the mail! <3

J4 (that's the baby's nickname, haha) will have the cutest clothes ever. Mostly funny video game and writer jokes, which is exactly how it would be, lol

VOTE FOR THE BEST MYSTICAL CREATURE

Remember to go read the creatures in the comment section of this post!

The top 3 creatures will get their own special poll post on Monday, so please vote for which ones are the coolest! I'll be writing a short story for the winner.

WRITING

Elder Arcanist--I've been writing, but I also wanted to get artwork. I don't know if you peeps remember, but Grandmaster Arcanist had pictures of the god-creatures within, and I wanted to do something like that for Elder Arcanist. What kind of artwork would you like?

Newer chapters will be posted soon, so I hope you're on the lookout for that!

Time God Warlock--I've also written more of this, mostly because the opening is one that is both hilarious and chaotic. The outline has me laughing, lol

Nexus Finale--I wrote the short story for this because I had been plugging away at the manuscript and got inspired.

Empire of the Twin Suns (Words of Power 2)--I'm also plugging away at this, and I WANTED to have it done before the sequel released, but I don't know if that's going to happen. I reread the first 6 chapters and there were so many typos (I'm so sorry) so I've cleaned that up and will re-post along with new chapters soon!

VIDEO GAMES + COMIC + SOMETHING ELSE??

So, I can't reveal all the details yet, but I may or may not be writing the script for an indie game! o.o

ALSO, the Frith Chronicles comic will have the whole first chapter done shortly (probably before the end of the month!) so that's SUPER exciting!

LASTLY, I may have something super fun coming up (that involves Barnes and Noble??) That's right! So, please also look out for that announcement.

I've been cookin' up lots of things, and everyone here gets all the first word and maybe merch and posters (as long as I can get them, haha).

KEYCHAINS

ONE MORE THING! For the Words of Power release, I also have sun/moon keychains and I will be giving these away to Patreon peeps only. So, please be on the lookout for that post, coming soon!

ARTWORK

Based on the previous poll, I have new artworks! Including Volke, plus Gray and his two new eldrin. AND one more surprise!!

I hope you all look forward to it.

CONVENTIONS I'LL BE ATTENDING

I will be at Liberty Con June 20-22th!

This is a fantasy and sci-fi convention. It's super popular, but it limits attendance. If you're anywhere near Tennessee during those dates, let me know, and I'll make sure we can meet and have something to eat or drink!

I'll also be at litRPG Con July 18-20th (during my birthday!!)

This is specifically a litRPG-only convention. It'll be Denver, Colorado, and there are still tickets up for grabs! If you want to hang, let me know if you'll be attending!

After that, I'm afraid I'll be too round to attend any other cons...

I will NOT be attending Dragon Con because it's so close to my due date. I apologize.

However, if you haven't nominated books for the Dragon Award, please nominate Death Lord Arcanist!

You can nominate books, movies, and video games here.

Please nominate Death Lord Arcanist for best YA fantasy. Maybe this year (the year I finally have my little baby) will be the year I win! Haha

PERSONAL

My pregnancy has been delightful so far! Mostly thanks to everyone who has been super nice, but also because my pregnancy has had no complications (knock on wood).

J4 is doing super well. I felt him move for the first time ever the other day! I've also been slowly trying to set up a little nursery for him.

John (my husband) has been excited, and can't wait to meet his son. We have plans for taking care of him, and John wants to make sure I recover as smoothly as possible (and also have plenty of time to write, haha).

My baby is due Oct 26th.

It can't come soon enough!

Thank you all again. I super appreciate you.

Shami