Getting excited for the party!
My mum is home (and was so touched and overwhelmed by everyone’s wonderful thoughts and well wishes. Thank you so much <3) and is really excited to have some fun and just relax after hospital!
So we’re all still on for later and I have some really great stuff planned for you all! Hope you guys can join us :D
2019-11-02 14:17:16 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone.
Unfortunately there won't be a proper update today. Earlier this week, my mum suffered from a stroke and had to be hospitalised. We have been in hospital with her as she's had to stay in, but she seems to be recovering well, but my full focus has been on her.
The party should still be going ahead, as we're hoping she will be home today and able to sit with us all and still have a good time tomorrow. (She was very excited for it and we're hoping to make it a part W...
2019-11-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Red (whoops, pink is kinda red though, right? Hehe :D) Carnation: My heart aches for you.
Gloxinia: Love at first sight.
Purple Hyacinth: I'm sorry.
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And here are the last of the flower language portraits! I...
2019-10-31 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostLittle bit of a fun one this month, hehe :D
'"At least we'll all know if you two ever do get serious." A smirk forms on ${mason}'s lips. "The walls are thin in this place."'
Aah, M. Always saying it as it is, lol! Though this is just one variation. M might say something different depending on choices made.
Hope you enjoyed it. Getting closer now so trying to not spoil too much!
2019-10-29 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
On Saturday 2nd November (7pm-10pm GMT/3pm-6pm EST), I will be holding a party in celebration of submitting The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two to Hosted Games!
With Book One, I never really took the opportunity to celebrate the moment the majority of the hard work was done, so this year I am definitely doing that (and thank you to my amazing sister who suggested this!).
I realise a release party would seem more appropriate, but as t...
2019-10-28 17:21:00 +0000 UTC View PostIt's done, guys!!!
Book Two has now been submitted via email to Hosted Games! Woohoo!!! Feels kinda like a massive weight off, hehe :D
There's still some testing to do towards save imports, as I mentioned in my update last week, but this really is 99% done!
Now it's the long and nerve-wracking wait until the actual release!
The rest of this week I will be taking things a little easier but be on the ready for when Hosted Games gets in contact about the testing.
Just a quick reminder that I'm still open for questions for the November Q&A if you have any! :)
I'm asking for questions not directed at the characters but for me. So any questions you have about characters, story (nothing spoilery though ;D), lore, world of Wayhaven, writing process, etc, that you might be curious about!
Just pop me a message with the question on here or you can send it to: seraphinitegames@outlook.com
I'll be taking questions up u...
Another interesting and busy week! :D
My computer was still out of commission, and I had trouble getting hold of a laptop so it was a major case of catch up throughout the week for edits! But I did manage to fill my time with other necessary things ready towards submission (thinking up a bunch of different needed blurbs, planning out graphics, etc).
But I am happy to say, my computer is finally back!! Woohoo! I just got it back like 30 minutes ago, so a bit late, lol. Still it sho...
2019-10-25 16:08:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- A rainstorm
- Blood pumping through veins
- A piano
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Nat slams her fingers onto the keys, but the haunting melody is still not loud enough to drown out the battering of the rainstorm outside. The living room windows almost seem to buckle beneath the howling winds, the panes shaking with fear as lightning streaks across the sky, as though the gods themselves are anger...
2019-10-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- A rainstorm
- Blood pumping through veins
- A piano
--
Nate slams his fingers onto the keys, but the haunting melody is still not loud enough to drown out the battering of the rainstorm outside. The living room windows almost seem to buckle beneath the howling winds, the panes shaking with fear as lightning streaks across the sky, as though the gods themselves are angered.
But the ...
2019-10-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo it's that time again, guys! :D
I SERIOUSLY enjoyed the last Q&A, and it was great posting that all throughout June.
But this time's Q&A will be something a bit different, and hopefully a little more special. I won't give details as it's a bit of a surprise, but you'll find out soon!
This time, I'm asking for questions not directed at the characters but for me. So any questions you have about characters, story (nothing spoilery though ;D),...
2019-10-21 11:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostQuite the week this week. Been a bit non-stop :D
So beta-testing started last Saturday, and I have been so overwhelmed and so, so happy with the comments that have come back from that! I was terrified about sharing it, but those fears have been fully put to rest now, which means I can just get SUPER excited for when it's finally done and released!!
Beta-testing is still going. We have another week of that left, though I'm hoping next week will slow down o...
2019-10-18 13:00:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- A moonlit lake
- Freckles like scars
- The echo of footsteps
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Adam is old, and he knows it.
Whilst the town is in the throes of Halloween and the candy-fuelled activities that comes with it, Adam can remember a time before this was the custom.
A time when other beliefs, although already burnt out by the ideas of stronger story-tellers, were still around.
A time when ...
2019-10-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- A moonlit lake
- Freckles like scars
- The echo of footsteps
--
Ava is old, and she knows it.
Whilst the town is in the throes of Halloween and the candy-fuelled activities that comes with it, Ava can remember a time before this was the custom.
A time when other beliefs, although already burnt out by the ideas of stronger story-tellers, were still around. 2019-10-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Super busy week this week :D
As some of you may have seen from my earlier post, I had a massive influx of emails for beta testing! It was incredible and so touching to know how many people want to help make Book Two be the best it can be!
Beta testers have now been chosen, and I have sent emails to those who have been accepted. I will also been sending mails to those who didn't, just to let you guys know and give my absolute appreciation!
First week of beta testing will star...
2019-10-11 16:33:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- The smell of chocolate
- A fallen tree
- The taste of smoke
--
Autumn.
It’s such a vibrant, rich time of year considering everything is dying.
Morgan blows out a ring of smoke, tasting the lingering bitterness of it on her tongue. The puff curls into the air, framing a crippled leaf hanging painfully from an outstretched branch, like a finger clingi...
2019-10-10 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- The smell of chocolate
- A fallen tree
- The taste of smoke
--
Autumn.
It’s such a vibrant, rich time of year considering everything is dying.
Mason blows out a ring of smoke, tasting the lingering bitterness of it on his tongue. The puff curls into the air, framing a crippled leaf hanging painfully from an outstretched branch, like a finger clinging to it.
<... 2019-10-10 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much to everyone who applied to be beta testers! I’ve had so, so many more than expected! To know how many people want to help has put such a smile on my face, you wouldn’t believe :D
I will be going through everyone’s emails today and choosing testers ready for Saturday!
I will be emailing everyone back, regardless of if chosen, just so as you know. I don’t like to leave people hanging! But this will be over the next couple of days, as it’s gonna take...
2019-10-09 15:10:57 +0000 UTC View PostSo the last of the flower language portraits is coming up at the end of this month! Adam and Ava had the most difficult flowers to draw (because, of course they did, hehe) so they came last, lol.
As with the other months, I'll be posting a basic WIP on Instagram, but wanted to give you guys a proper taste!
2019-10-08 10:51:13 +0000 UTC
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My word, it feels like forever ago since I posted my last set of monthly goals, hehe :D
For September, my goal was to get Chapter 18 finished and Chapter 19 started. Well, as we're all aware by my rather excited announcements and mountains of mini updates, I smashed that goal out of the park, lol!
This month's goals are slightly different. With the base writing being finished, and this week going really well with my own edits and things, I have been able to make more of a schedule...
2019-10-04 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s that time, guys!
I’m putting out a call for volunteers who would be willing to beta test The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two and help me finish it off to be the best it can be!
For people around the last time I did this, it’s gonna pretty much exactly the same process as Book One’s beta test :D
I’m looking for people who:
- Can commit to the time frame (2 weeks, starting 12th October until 25th October).
- Are willi...
2019-10-03 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- Handfuls of candy
- A scream
- A big lie that seems small
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A scream shatters the quiet of The Square…before the gaggle of kids shout, “Trick or treat!” Their toothy grins spread wide on their faces as they stare up with hope at Farah.
She grins in return. “Treat, obviously.” She then grabs two handfuls of sweets to chuck into each waiting pumpkin-shaped bucket.
The kids lo...
2019-10-03 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Prompts
- Handfuls of candy
- A scream
- A big lie that seems small
--
A scream shatters the quiet of The Square…before the gaggle of kids shout, “Trick or treat!” Their toothy grins spread wide on their faces as they stare up with hope at Felix.
He grins in return. “Treat, obviously.” He then grabs two handfuls of sweets to chuck into each waiting pumpkin-shaped bucket.
The kids look...
2019-10-03 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys!
Was just posting to let you know that I will be doing something a bit more for you guys this month!
I've combined the Monthly Bonus Content and Unseen Scene this month, but I've done that for each LI. So there will be 4 scenarios this month!
They are Autumn Specials, inspired by some unusual prompts I found! They are also slightly hint-y about stuff to come... (the stuff hinted at in the scenes is actual canon stuff).
There will still be the other usual Month...
2019-10-02 14:56:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Tina's portrait is now done! :D
I'm still struggling with colour on my tablet compared to my monitor, so I hope it's not too glaring or weird!
You can see the full size version here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jae5ykfjr0cxo3e/TinaPortrait.png?dl=0
Hope...
2019-09-30 16:02:34 +0000 UTC View PostYou guys are probably a bit worn out with updates after this week :D I have a difficult time containing my enthusiasm!
But as some of you may have seen yesterday, the base writing for Book Two is now complete!
There is a lot to do still with editing, testing, etc, but this was the biggest task that needed accomplishing. I'm actually hoping things will progress a bit quicker now that's done! Once the ball gets rolling on this end stuff it'll just keep picking up speed.
Today ...
2019-09-27 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Coming in at over 750,000 words, the base writing for Book Two is now COMPLETE!!
I am beyond ecstatic and excited! Also very exhausted, lol!
There is still A LOT to be done: editing, rewriting, testing, etc. But this was the biggest task, and it's now finished! WOOHOO!!!
(Sorry for the flood of mini updates, I was just very excited, hehe :D)
2019-09-26 15:13:57 +0000 UTC View Post4/5 scenes complete.
Guys....guuuyyyysss....so close.......!!!
Primrose: I can't live without you.
Tulip: Perfect lover.
Nate/Nat's turn this month for their flower portrait!
Hope you like it :)
2019-09-26 11:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post2/5 scenes done!!!
They're actually not as long as I thought. I forgot about them being wrap-up/epilogue scenes compared to the massive split scenes I usually have to write during the actual story, hehe!
Still some good stuff happening in them though...Very good stuff... ;D
2019-09-26 08:14:20 +0000 UTC View Post