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Exclusive Early Announcement!

Hello!

I am beyond excited to share the full spectrum of the news tomorrow, but I can share a few pieces with you lovely patrons, who have been the most supportive and integral part of the journey of this book from the beginning.

So, if you'll allow me a "Paul Revere" moment:

WE HAVE NARRATORS FOR THE AUDIOBOOK!

WE HAVE A PUBLICATION DATE FOR THE AUDIOBOOK!

PRINT COPIES ARE COMING!

The incredibly talented Elena Wolfe and Sean Masters will be bringing...

EBOOK PREORDER AVAILABLE

https://a.co/d/1G4LmfQ

(I think that link will work)

For Whom the Belle Tolls is available for ebook preorder on Amazon, and will be released on December 30th, 2024!

I can’t wait for you all to read it, and I sincerely hope that it’s been worth the wait.

Feel free to share the news!

From a random pullout on the side of I5,

Jaysea

Book Update!

Hey all,

I am submitting For Whom the Belle Tolls for ebook publication this evening! Due to the ebook publication requirements, I am having to take down all of the FWTBT first draft chapters. However, as soon as the digital files get approval, I will be posting the link to the ebook here.

For print copies, ie paperback and hardcover, my formatter (who had been hit by a car which was why he'd stopped communicating) and I are hoping to get that process started this week. Print co...

Book Blurb

The final piece in this three year puzzle, is the dreaded Blurb.

It sits on the back cover—or in the description section online—waiting to pique the interest of anyone who is curious about the book it belongs to. It has to introduce a character/characters, stakes, and give an accurate idea of the type of adventure the reader will go on, without being a synopsis. And it has to be interesting.

The final word count of For Whom the Belle Tolls came in at 204,469. I have purchased,...

Map of Hell

I can't believe I forgot to post this! I'm so sorry! I'm working on getting digital preorders set up, and I'll share everything I can ASAP.

PLEASE DO NOT SHARE OUTSIDE OF PATREON!

Jaysea

Map of Hell's Gate

It's here! Jamie at The Noble Artist did such a phenomenal job bringing my terrible sketch to life, and was so wonderfully patient with all the notes I gave him (so so many notes).

PLEASE DON'T SHARE OUTSIDE OF PATREON!

I'll be back to writing asap

Jaysea

For Whom the Belle Tolls - CAUTION!! SPICY ART!!!

I can't figure out how to do a tasteful blur for a cover image so here's a glimpse of the desk scene for you all, thanks to LucielArt!

😎

PLEASE DON'T SHARE OUTSIDE OF PATREON! I WILL SHARE IN MY OWN TIME!!

~ Jaysea

For Whom the Belle Tolls Art - Fussitude

One of my favorite scenes! I would have liked Bel's wings to be all droopy but that caused an issue for showing Max.

I would have posted the NSFW one as well but I'm trying to get my filming area set up so I can film more episodes tomorrow, and I don't have time to figure out how to to a blurred version to put as a first image so ya'll don't just get nakey Lily and Bel in your email with no warning. I'll get that one up as soon as I have designated computer time, hopefully tomorrow! 2024-10-13 20:49:36 +0000 UTC View Post

For Whom the Belle Tolls Artwork - First Meeting

*Hello Hello by Elton John plays in the background*

I had the absolute privilege of working with LucielArt (on Insta) to get THREE illustrations done to share with you! This is the first. There will be one lightly NSFW one (warning will be given), and another sweet one. Any guesses what they'll be?

I loved working with her, and I adore how this moment turned out!

Thank you all for your patience while I've a) done line edits for the book and b) moved states. It's ...

Rough Maps & An Update

Hello all!

A lot has happened in just the last few days, but most importantly: I got the line edits back yesterday morning! I have about 8 days to go through the book and consider/implement those edits, and simultaneously pack (the heavy things at least) for my partial move on the 28th. Also I'm getting sick. (I let myself get worn down, it happens).

I apologize for the lack of Azzy and Sariah this week, but I wanted to share the super, and I mean SUPER, rough maps I sent to the...

Azzy and Sariah, Chapter 5: Veggie Wellington

TW: PTSD, Discussions of violence

For a story that started off so light and horny, I'm taking it a bit dark this week. Which, based on preliminary reviews from my editors for the book, is fairly on brand.

Update: The book is getting pushed back to a likely December release date, though I am hoping to have the signed copy sign up for Patrons up in November. Where we are at right now is that the line edits are almost done, and then I will take abut 10 days to implement all those ed...

Azzy & Sariah Chapter 4: Ergo

I've been in logistic hell all week, and this isn't up to my usual par. I'm very sorry! It's a bit of a glimpse at some Hell politics and management before the gate was redesigned and Lily made her appearance.

In other news, there is a website coming, along with (hopefully) the signed copy sign up!

Please boop the snoots of consenting pets/partners/pets/etc !

Jaysea

Announcement Regarding Book

Hello!

I have an Azzy and Sariah chapter coming for you this weekend, but I need to address something about the main book first.

I will be pulling the full compilation of the book down on August 30th for publishing reasons. I don’t think the chapter by chapter postings will be an issue, but I will try to give you ample warning if those need to come down before publication as well. I’m really sorry for the inconvenience, but it’s become an issue as I’ve moved through the ...

Azzy/Sariah Chapter 3 - The Azzy Light

They're freaks falling in love, your honor. Spice warning for the first three paragraphs!

A little aftermath of the bells incident, along with some feelings and the faintest hint of plot.

I'm sorry that it's not longer.

For Whom the Belle Tolls is going off for the final round of content edits this week, and I've been hyperfocused on getting it as polished as possible, so I haven't had the time to write much. I have selected a distributer, so the book will be available b...

Art Opinion!

I am commissioning some art from various artists to add to the world of For Whom the Belle Tolls, and I can't decide which to pursue, so I'm asking for opinions.

What scene or scenes would you most like to see? You can pick multiple, but try to pick your top three favorites. Also feel free to drop additional ideas in the comments!

Speaking of artists, GoblinGrimm continues to create and sell incredible art, both original and for Hell's Belles, and he is a joy to follow and suppo...

Azzy/Sariah Chapter 2. With Bells On

Here is the next part of Azzy and Sariah's little love story.

Honestly all I can say its Azzy. And Sariah. They're freaks and they just like each other, ill advised bells or not.

No major spice scenes, but imagery and horny thoughts do apply. Hope you all are doing well, I look forward to sharing more with you!

 Jaysea

DO NOT SHARE ANYWHERE ELSE!!

An Opportunity to Help!

Hello everyone, I apologize for my stupidly long absence! I'm working like crazy to coordinate all the details for the publication of the book, and will post preorders and signed copy links here as soon as I have them to give you! In the meantime, I have a Azzy/Sariah novella to share with you all, and I will post the next chapter of their little story this weekend.

As many of you know, GoblinGrimm is my official Hells Belles artist, (Please check out his work on Tiktok, as well as on ...

COVER REVEAL!

!!PLEASE DO NOT SHARE ANYWHERE ELSE!!

I am so beyond excited to share the official cover with all of you! Rewrites have been a bit overwhelming, and life things haven’t smoothed that process at all.

I want to be able to craft Penny and Greg’s story with as much care and even more intention than I did with Lily and Bel’s, which is why I’ve had to delay putting their chapters out. In the meantime, I have an Asmodeus and Sariah novella that I will begin posting soon, as a fu...

Opinions Requested!

I’m working with a cover artist for the book, and I’m struggling to properly convey the tone of the book. Their initial thought was to do a humorous and lighthearted type of cover, but I personally don’t feel like that matches the tone. They have asked me to confer with my readers (you!) and ask what books remind you of For Whom the Belle Tolls. Like, what would you put them next to on a shelf of similar works.

I’d also love to hear how you would describe the book to someone. I...

For Whom The Belle Tolls - Rewritten First Chapter

I'm essentially gutting the first half of the book right now and writing it again from scratch, while simultaneously feeling heinously guilty for not delivering the promised Penny and Greg book to you yet. I'm going to be much more intentional about my time and budgeting some "Peggles" time to get their story started. 

Thank you for all your patience, and also welcome new Patrons! 

As always, I welcome your thoughts, comments and critiques. Please don't post this anywher...

For Whom the Belle Tolls - Complete First Draft

UPDATE AS OF 9/2/24: This draft has been removed for publishing reasons (as mentioned in a separate post). The chapter-by-chapter book will remain up for now.

Here is the first draft in a single doc to make reading easier! As it is the first draft, there are plenty of typos and issues that I have been working on as I rewrite the second draft, and elements of the story may change from this draft to the final one. 

I ask that no one post this anywhere else. There have b...

Azzy/Sariah Chapter 1. Pull Night

WARNING: Spicy content! For those who prefer to avoid reading about The Sex, after they've met, there should be a big break on the page, and everything after that break is smut

For anyone who ever wondered how Asmodeus and Sariah met, I've been kicking this around for awhile, and mentally wrote most of it while dealing with insomnia this week. I physically wrote it while wearing a giant pink Oodie, and honestly I think that suits my brand quite well. It's a very hot and heavy meeting, b...

FWTBT Bonus Epilogue

TW: Pregnancy, labor

Also mild spoilers about Penny and Greg in general

"Hey mom, I know you're excited to retire tomorrow, but can I ask you questions about childbirth?" 

I sobbed for a lot of reasons writing this. I always had this end scene in mind for Lily and Bel and their family. I was excited to get here, I was excited to give this moment to these characters who are so beloved to me, I was excited and terrified and devastated and proud to have made it to the end....

For Whom The Belle Tolls - Epilogue

Holy shit. 

Epilogue. 

I'm, as usual, not quite happy with this, but fuck it. I cried. I'm deviating a bit from the videos, as I had no idea what I was doing in the early days of filming and had no idea where the story was going to go.

I planned on doing a double post with the bonus epilogue today, but seeing as the Universe laughs hysterically at my plans these days, my day got away from me with other unforeseen errands. I have to drive out of state tomorrow to ma...

Chapters coming tomorrow!

Firstly, I would like to apologize for my long absence, I’ve been trying to keep my head above water and the holidays ended up being rather chaotic (annoyingly). There will be double epilogues tomorrow, and I’ve been kicking around how I want to ‘fill’ the little gap until I start in on Penny & Greg’s story. Ideas, ideas…

As an explanation, not an excuse, I’ve really struggled to emotionally process the sale of my boat, which, while I knew it was going to happen, still...

Silly Goose Award Goes To…

Our power is out and I, the silliest of gooses, have not charged my laptop. Presumably our power will be back in a few hours but the chapter might be a little later than usual

Again.

For Whom the Belle Tolls - Chapter 44. Well Intentioned and Ill Advised

I've really struggled with these last few chapters, because I can feel this story coming to a natural end. I fully plan to continue writing tales from the Hellp Desk, Penny and Greg's story is up next and I am SO excited to share it with you! Lily and Bel's story will obviously continue as we move through the timeline of Hells Belles, but as spotlighted as they have been. 

I'm planning on doing some one-shots and little side stories of the Belles and the demons, and you best believ...

For Whom the Belle Tolls - Chapter 43. Slutty Douchebag Tattoo

TW: For those sex repulsed folks and those who simply aren't in the mood to read smut, basically stop reading this chapter after Bel shows Lily his second tattoo! 

The second chapter should be up in a few hours (I hope!) 

Bel does show and tell, Lily does some cardio. There's a heartbeat. I've never written le sex from a male perspective so I went on a journey of discovery today. As always, I welcome your notes and critiques, you guys help me be a better writer and I app...

Update

I got a few thousand words down today but it was incredibly rough, and I had to stop and intentionally be gentle with myself.

I don’t like to be too open about my personal life, but a lot of things crashed down on me this weekend and while I am physically ok, I am mentally and emotionally trashed. I know you all are disappointed, but I also know that you guys will understand that I had to (annoyingly) be human and (even more annoyingly) take care of my mental health this weekend. I wi...

Update, I'm Sorry

I'm so sorry to do this yet again, but the chapter won't be posted until tomorrow. I'm incredibly overwhelmed at the moment and I need to take a few hours for myself. 

Thank you for your patience. 

-Jaysea