All the words upspoken, promises broken,
I cried for so long, wasted too much time,
Should have seen the signs, now I know,
Just what went wrong...
I guess I wanted you more.
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Song aesthetic board for the Love Triangle route!
Forgot how much I enjoy doing these, hehe :D
Hope you enjoy it!
2019-05-09 12:51:55 +0000 UTC View PostSo, in June I will be doing a Character Q&A (I'm intensely excited for this, hehe :D).
But in order to do that, I'll be needing questions!
So I thought you guys of Swan Quill and above get to ask the questions, and the others will get access to the answers in June!
You can ask anything you like, but anything spoilery will probably have to be avoided ;D
Example using a question my friend sent me for it already (and is an amazing question):
Bit of a whirlwind month was April :D
Think having the break in the middle made it whip by!
Though I did meet my goal for the month! In fact I beat it!!
My goal for April was to get Chapter 9 completed as well as 2 of LI scenes done for Chapter 10. What I didn't realise when I made this goal was how much there was to write for Chapter 10 before even getting to the LI scenes, lol. But I finished all of that, and actually got 3 LI scenes done.
I complet...
2019-05-03 12:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo, I just want to explain a little about the 'Unseen Scenes' series. It's what I'll be doing for the Extra Monthly Bonus Content for reaching $2800 (which is a HUGE amount, and I am so incredibly grateful for your guys' support and love! <3).
Unseen Scenes is, well, exactly as it sounds :D It's scenes that either I wanted to fit into the books but couldn't, or scene ideas I had but didn't fit anywhere, or even scenes actually in the book but done from another (usually the LI's) POV!...
2019-04-29 13:40:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo, I just want to explain a little about the 'Unseen Scenes' series. It's what I'll be doing for the Extra Monthly Bonus Content for reaching $2800 (which is a HUGE amount, and I am so incredibly grateful for your guys' support and love! <3).
Unseen Scenes is, well, exactly as it sounds :D It's scenes that either I wanted to fit into the books but couldn't, or scene ideas I had but didn't fit anywhere, or even scenes actually in the book but done from another (usually the LI's) POV!...
2019-04-29 13:40:00 +0000 UTC View PostWell, I managed to power through Chapter Ten this week considering I was on break for part of it :D
I think that refresh really did wonders!
I managed to finish the massive stat/choice scene, and am finally on to the next bit...which one variation of is something I've been very, very excited to write for a while now!
I'm hoping to get up to the LI split scenes by the end of today, which will put me on track for getting 2 LI scenes done by the end of April as was my ...
2019-04-26 13:14:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts:
- Snow
- Melting
- Miracle
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“I mean, is it even Spring?” I ask, giving a heavy huff of breath as I stare out of the living room window of the warehouse to the snow-carpeted forest beyond.
It’s a blanket of white as far as the eye can see. Even vampire ones.
“Ah yes,” Ava replies from the sofa where she’s indulging in a glass of wine. “I find complaining a...
2019-04-25 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts:
- Snow
- Melting
- Miracle
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“I mean, is it even Spring?” I ask, giving a heavy huff of breath as I stare out of the living room window of the warehouse to the snow-carpeted forest beyond.
It’s a blanket of white as far as the eye can see. Even vampire ones.
“Ah yes,” Adam replies from the sofa where he’s indulging in a glass of wine. “I find complaining a...
2019-04-25 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys!
So I'm back from Easter break and seriously raring to get going!
I powered through work today just so as I could get back to Wayhaven as soon as possible, hehe :D
I'm still working on the choice/stat scene, as it's turning out bigger than expected (as most scenes do for me, lol!). But it's totally worth it because I'm hoping the variation will have a real impact on the personalisation of people's playthroughs, as well as just being fun to read!
The last...
2019-04-24 14:30:15 +0000 UTC View PostEarly update this week as I'm going to be on Easter break starting tomorrow! Gonna have a bit of a rest and recuperate, then be back fresh next Wednesday :)
As for this week, I'm super pleased with how it's gone.
I'm working on quite a big choice scene that has to do with the stats, so a lot of variation and choices within choices within success or fail variations :D
But it's coming out really well, and I think it will be…an intense scene, especially after...
2019-04-18 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts:
- Warmth
- Lake
- Walk/Stroll
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Sun seeps through the lush evergreen foliage of the forest. The warmth of it prompts the birds hidden within the branches to begin a chattering of song that makes my lips curve into a contented smile.
“What’s made you so happy?” Morgan demands.
My smile fades a little at his brash tone. “Just knowing Spring is on the way....
2019-04-18 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts:
- Warmth
- Lake
- Walk/Stroll
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Sun seeps through the lush evergreen foliage of the forest. The warmth of it prompts the birds hidden within the branches to begin a chattering of song that makes my lips curve into a contented smile.
“What’s made you so happy?” Mason demands.
My smile fades a little at his brash tone. “Just knowing Spring is on the way....
2019-04-18 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostMason/Morgan's poll is now closed! Look out for the scenario on Thursday! (For some reason, Thursday became posting day, lol!)
So now we're onto the final one: Adam/Ava!
2019-04-16 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 9 is finished! :D
Some of you may have seen on Instagram that I finished the writing for Chapter 9 this week! Woohoo!
I'm having to look over Chapter 10 because I may need to split it. But I will be getting started on writing it next week no matter what I decide on that!
Really making headway to that half-way point...
So yeah, a great week of writing where I got to write a couple o...
2019-04-12 11:17:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts
- Puddles
- Butterflies
- Free
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There’s something about the way nature smells after a rainfall.
It’s impossible to ignore.
Coming to a standstill in the middle of the forest trail, I inhale a deep breath of the moist air and enjoy the fresh scent that swaddles me. It fills my lungs and draws a smile on my lips.
“What you doing?”
I snap my eyes op...
2019-04-11 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen Word Prompts
- Puddles
- Butterflies
- Free
--
There’s something about the way nature smells after a rainfall.
It’s impossible to ignore.
Coming to a standstill in the middle of the forest trail, I inhale a deep breath of the moist air and enjoy the fresh scent that swaddles me. It fills my lungs and draws a smile on my lips.
“What you doing?”
I snap my eyes op...
2019-04-11 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostFelix/Farah's poll is now over! Look out for the scenario on Thursday! Looking forward to the words chosen for that :D
Next up is Mason/Morgan!
As with the others, if anyone has any suggestions or ideas for Spring themed words for the final poll, please do leave them in the comments :)
2019-04-09 12:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostAnother good week! I actually got further than I imagined I would.
Thought I would only make it up to where the end of Chapter 9 branches, but instead I got a really good start into one of the branches (and it was great fun finally getting to write that scene, hehe ;D).
I also managed to code in and make work the Key Decisions and Detective details stats page, which some of you may have seen on Instragram...
2019-04-05 13:45:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen prompts:
- Shower
- Blossom
- Warm
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Red stains the cloth, turning its once yellow-checked cotton into a massacre of crimson.
“Agh,” Nate groan, wiping at the wine stain but only pushing it further into the material. “I hope it comes out.”
I chuckle. “It’s only a picnic blanket, Nate. It’s hardly a haute couture gown.”
A smile blossoms on his lips and s...
2019-04-04 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen prompts:
- Shower
- Blossom
- Warm
--
Red stains the cloth, turning its once yellow-checked cotton into a massacre of crimson.
“Agh,” Nat groans, wiping at the wine stain but only pushing it further into the material. “I hope it comes out.”
I chuckle. “It’s only a picnic blanket, Nat. It’s hardly a haute couture gown.”
A smile blossoms on her lips and se...
2019-04-04 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo, Nate/Nat's poll is now closed. Keep an eye out for the upcoming scenario on Thursday based on the top three words from that :D
Now it's Felix/Farah's turn!
I absolutely loved the suggestions you guys gave and have noted them down for the individual LI's that they suit best!
If anyone thinks of anymore, I would love to hear them! Just note them down in the comments :)
2019-04-02 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostMade a real great start to Chapter 9 this week!
I actually ended up adding in an extra scene for each LI that wasn't planned, so that put me a little behind. But I think it's worth it for what it added!
I'll be starting on the first friendship scenes decided by friendship points today! Looking forward to that, particularly M's, hehe :D
As for March's goal, well, I am very pleased to have completely streamrolled past it!
My goal for March was to complete Chapter 7...
2019-03-29 14:03:06 +0000 UTC View PostWriting Exercise Prompts:
- Maze
- Target
- Mess
Love Interest: Felix/Farah
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“Whoa…” Felix mutters, almost tripping over the stack of open books I’ve piled near the doorway…and near the table…and near the sofa…and pretty much anywhere there was an open space.
I glance up from my place cross-legged on the living room floor. “Sorry.”
“It’s a maze of pages in here,” he sa...
2019-03-28 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWriting Exercise Prompts:
- Maze
- Target
- Mess
Love Interest: Felix/Farah
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“Whoa…” Farah mutters, almost tripping over the stack of open books I’ve piled near the doorway…and near the table…and near the sofa…and pretty much anywhere there was an open space.
I glance up from my place cross-legged on the living room floor. “Sorry.”
“It’s a maze of pages in here,”...
2019-03-28 13:58:59 +0000 UTC View PostSo, with Spring upon us and Easter on its way, I thought I would do a special treat for April!
I'll do a Monthly Bonus Content a week for April, as I did for Christmas. One for each LI.
Just to get us into the Spring mood! :D
Those of Owl Quill Tier will get access to 2, the other tiers all.
But, for a fun twist, I thought I'd let you guys decide the theme!
So first up is Nate/Nat.
Below are a few Spring-themed words to choose f...
2019-03-26 13:41:19 +0000 UTC View PostAs some of you may have seen on my Instagram (along with a small sneak peek!), Chapter 8 is complete!!
Felt good to be able to power through that and get real progress done :D
Chapter 9 will be a bit of a longer one again as it has a big scene difference at the end depending on which branch your MC's chose in Book One for a certain something ;)
It also has the first friend scene decided by frien...
2019-03-22 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostCHAPTER 7 IS FINISHED!!!!!! YAY!!!!!
I finally made it :D
All the writing is done, I've completed my first lot of edits, so today I will be doing test playthroughs and a few more edits. But it's pretty much fully done!
On Monday I will be moving onto Chapter 8!
Chapter 7 ended up coming out at 92,439 words...blimey! Even bigger than I was expecting, lol.
As much as I love Chapter 7 and hope people will enjoy the date, I also think there'...
2019-03-15 13:50:07 +0000 UTC View PostThat time Rebecca saved Unit Bravo…
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“There are worse places to be trapped,” Felix chimes, glancing about the dingy makeshift cell. Water dribbles over the mould-infested walls and plops in droplets onto the cracked concrete floor.
“What?” Mason growls.
Felix shifts on the ground. “Add a splash of paint, some furniture, and it wouldn’t be so bad.” His gaze flicks up to the barred windows. “Oh, and a way out, of course.”
“Of...
2019-03-14 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostIt's been one year since The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One was released!!!
Time has seriously flown! :D
I'm still hoping—and on track—to get Book Two's writing done and hopefully submitted this year. As for release, that's not under my control, but fingers crossed for that too!
Also have some exciting news: With the support on Patreon blowing me away and staying relatively stable for a few months, I'm looking into dropping down my hours at work by a lot....
2019-03-08 13:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhat a month!
I completely smashed my monthly goals! :D
My goals for February were to complete N and F's versions of Chapter 7. Not only did I do that, but I'm about 45% done on M's too!!!
I am on a serious roll, hehe!
As is probably obvious, my monthly goal for March is to complete Chapter 7. That means finishing M's route, the love triangle route, and the friend route.
I'm feeling really positive I can do it, and to be honest, I am keen to get ...
2019-03-01 15:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post