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I know it's been a while! It's been a rough couple of years. But I'm back and will be writing some fanfics. But in the meantime, I wanted to do the cover reveal for my second book Blood Moon, hopefully releasing this fall!

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Writing a Sex Scene:

I am in no way the authority in writing sex scenes, but I have done a tonne of reading of articles and narrowed it down to these points and thought it might be helpful for others.

1) Read a tonne of sex scenes. Figure out what feels off about them. What you like about them. What words take you right out of the moment.

2) Make sure it helps the plot. Not just there so you can say you added a sex scene and therefore your book fits into the most well loved genre (romance or erotica).

3) Depending on your book's Point Of View (POA), writing a sex scene is more about the feelings involved with the act, not just the act itself. It's less mechanical. People don't want to read about how sex works; we've been learning that since elementary school. They want to know why the characters are doing it, how they feel about it as much as how the act feels to them. So make it hot, but add an emotional element. No two set of characters will have sex the same. Let the reader into their minds.

4) Don't be modest. Sex isn't. At least not in romance novels. Don't make it too vague, otherwise the readers won't respond to it.

5) Know your genre, and write accordingly. Historical romance will have less description; it doesn't need 5000 words written about the act. Erotica lays it all out, and can last for chapters.

6) Build tension. In romance novels, sex is always built up to. It changes for each set characters that get there. Depends on the trope you use. Enemies to lovers… that first time will almost be angry and explosive, but can end up changing everything.

7) Keep the sex realistic. Even if your characters aren't human, keep it realistic. Readers don't want to have to think about if the mechanics work (personal note: especially if there is a height difference). Remember: sex can be messy, clumsy, and not perfect.

8) Use the right euphemisms. But don't use silly ones. More on that later.

9) Don't overdo the sex scenes. In my personal opinion, the first sex scene should be the most detailed, and maybe one more. All others can be referenced, like "As I chopped the vegetables for dinner, my mind was still reeling from the day. We went to the market to replenish our ever depleting fridge, enjoying the sun and ocean breeze. Blah blah blah (description of the remembered day) He pulled me down a side alley and had to cover my mouth as he made my world shatter." Or whatever.

10) Change up the type of sex. Readers today are more willing to read about more than just bed sex or missionary or even vaginal sex.

Wording is everything! Notes:

Anatomical words are out. Too medical (penis, vagina)

Stay regional neutral. What is acceptable here isn't across the ocean: pussy here is fanny in the UK as an example

for her: core, wetness, folds, inside, intimate place, most sensitive area

for him: “him” (=”she touched him” – ie his penis), hardness, length

Hardcore (fine for erotica, but too much for romance):

Dick, cock, prick

Cunt, pussy

Clit

Cum, spunk, juices

Medical (instant mood killer):

Penis, erection, glans

Vulva, vagina, labia

Clitoris

Semen, ejaculate

Outdated (flowery and cliche):

Mandhood, rod, shaft, phallus, organ

Silken loins, quim, womanhood

Pearl

Jism, seed

Words I use (Subtler terms):

Length, hardness, length

Core, wetness, inside, folds, entrance

Nub, button

Wetness, fluid

For more words, tumblr is a great resource. This link helped me immensely:

https://www.tumblr.com/linkedsoul/162599877357/words-and-phrases-to-include-in-your-sex-scenes?source=share

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This artist has done wonders bringing mental health "monsters" to life!

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here’s a reminder to be kind to others, to not be afraid to seek help and that mental illness doesn’t make you weak. The full series is here: http://www.zestydoesthings.com/realmonsters

The final volume is in the works and will be released as soon as possible! 

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Poor Elouise. She must be completely broken to learn this about August. I feel horrible that she was blindsided, but good on August for trying to warn her with the letter (if he even wrote it). I love that she is learning the truth, though.

Pretty in Pink - Part 12.5

Summary: Elouise learns about John Lark. 

Pairing: August and plus size OFC

Word count: 1,300+

A/N - This is a completely self indulgent little series based on a day dream fantasy of mine that I think about entirely too often.

This is just a half chapter. It continues right after Part 12. And it’s the second to last chapter of the entire series, y’all. It’s almost finished! 🥺

Thank you to my darling @agniavateira for absolutely everything! 

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 12.5

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August Walker vibes

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It's been a year since I posted this, my first fanfic! This is still my favourite one, and apparently everyone else's favourite too! Thank you ❤️

I promise I am working on more stuff! Life has been hectic, but I'm still plugging away at my fanfic. Hold tight, the wait will hopefully be worth it.

Comfort

Summary: Henry had a rough day of filming, and you are there to comfort him when he gets home late.

Word Count: 1300 ish

Pairing: Henry and Reader

Warnings: None really. This is pure comfort fluff

A/N: This is my first fanfic, so be as critical as you want, I adore feedback. I may write more if I get inspired to, so if you want to be on a tag list let me know.

Taglist- @rmtndew

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COSTUME DESIGN IN TV & FILM  HENRY CAVILL

IMMORTALS (2011) costume design by Eiko Ishioka MAN OF STEEL (2013) costume design by James Acheson & Michael Wilkinson THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (2015) costume design by Joanna Johnson BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (2016) costume design by Michael Wilkinson MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (2018) costume design by Jeffrey Kurland THE WITCHER: SEASON 1 (2019) costume design by Tim Aslam ENOLA HOLMES (2020) costume design by Consolata Boyle ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE (2021) costume design by Michael Wilkinson THE WITCHER: SEASON 2 (2021) costume design by Lucinda Wright

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! It's happening!!!!! The bubble is bursting! NOOOOO!

Pretty in Pink - Part 12

Summary: August spoils Elouise for her birthday. 

Pairing: August and plus size OFC

Word count: 6,700+

Warnings: Implied smut

A/N - This is a completely self indulgent little series based on a day dream fantasy of mine that I think about entirely too often.

Thank you to my darling @agniavateira as always for all of your help and inspiration. 

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12

Tag List Round 1 - @hollydaisy23, @onlyhenrys​, @omgkatinka​, @lawfulgranola​, @gearhead66​, @thethirstyarchive​, @oddsnendsfanfics​, @littlerinoa​, @agniavateira​, @aaescritora​, @justaboringadult​, @beenthroughalot​, @seriouslygoodlookinggents​, @xxxkatxo​, @musicartmayheminmyheart​, @lilliannaansalla​, @dashingcavill, @mariestark​, @summersong69​, @sugarpenchant​, @ruthoakenshield​, @rn7rocks, @feralrunaway​, @mzchievous-blog, @kmuir1​, @the-space-between-heartbeats, @thereisa8ella​, @daddys-littlewhitegirl​, @jaded808​, @secretlywriting​, @princesssterek​, @witcherfan​, @the-problem-of-leisure​, @inlovewithhisblueeyes​, @amberangel112​, @eldarwen333​, @mary-ann84​, @legendarywizarddetective​, @vikingsbifrost​, @sanjaaaaaaa​, @mrsshiddleston​, @batgurl1989​, @absolutepie, @wonderlandfandomkingdom​, @elena-myth, @mis-lil-red​, @stxlemate​, @tuckersgirl​, @excalibur22​, @diegos-butt​ (IF YOUR NAME IS IN BOLD, IT WON’T LET ME TAG YOU)

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Yes! So proud of our girl Elouise for demanding the right treatment and turning away when she doesn't get it! Such an important but hard lesson to learn! Also August 😍😍😍 just everything about him!

Pretty in Pink - Part 11

Summary: August helps Elouise with a major life decision. 

Pairing: August and plus size OFC

Word count: 4,500+

A/N - This is a completely self indulgent little series based on a day dream fantasy of mine that I think about entirely too often.

Thank you @agniavateira for everything, darling. I’m forever grateful for your help with this series. 

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12

Tag List Round 1 - @hollydaisy23, @onlyhenrys​, @omgkatinka​, @lawfulgranola​, @gearhead66​, @thethirstyarchive​, @oddsnendsfanfics​, @littlerinoa​, @agniavateira​, @aaescritora​, @justaboringadult​, @beenthroughalot​, @seriouslygoodlookinggents​, @xxxkatxo​, @musicartmayheminmyheart​, @lilliannaansalla​, @dashingcavill, @mariestark​, @summersong69​, @sugarpenchant​, @ruthoakenshield​, @rn7rocks, @feralrunaway​, @mzchievous-blog, @kmuir1​, @the-space-between-heartbeats, @thereisa8ella​, @daddys-littlewhitegirl​, @jaded808​, @secretlywriting​, @princesssterek​, @witcherfan​, @the-problem-of-leisure​, @inlovewithhisblueeyes​, @amberangel112​, @eldarwen333​, @mary-ann84​, @legendarywizarddetective​, @vikingsbifrost​, @sanjaaaaaaa​, @mrsshiddleston​, @batgurl1989​, @absolutepie, @wonderlandfandomkingdom​, @elena-myth, @mis-lil-red​, @stxlemate​, @tuckersgirl​, @excalibur22​, @diegos-butt​ (IF YOUR NAME IS IN BOLD, IT WON’T LET ME TAG YOU)

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I ADORE this!!!!! I love Sy and Sera and Christmas! And YES! I love that Mrs. Anderson came to her defence against the rude church lady I am specifically not remembering her name because I dislike her so much!

Chapter 12

Summary: The Great Depression took its toll on a lot of people and some had to get creative to survive. Seraphina’s father decides his solution is to sell his only daughter to a much older man. But when Sy overhears a conversation about the young woman, he makes a decision that will change his life - and Seraphina’s - forever.

(An arranged marriage AU with Captain Syverson)

Pairing: Sy and OFC Seraphina

Word count: 5,600+

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12

December came, bringing Christmastime with it. I’d always loved Christmas as a little girl but like most everything else, once Momma died all those traditions went with her. But Sy loved Christmas, too. So a few days before, we went looking for a tree. I was bundled up as tight as could be, my cheeks and nose the only thing the cold could reach, but even that wasn’t too bad, ‘cause Sy would stop every once in a while and put kisses all over them to warm me back up. It made my heart flutter like a great big butterfly every time and Little Bit must’ve thought it was something because they kept wriggling around in my belly every time he did it. I wanted Sy to be able to feel it but through everything I’s wrapped up in, he couldn’t feel nothing. 

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𝕳𝖊𝖓𝖗𝖞 𝕮𝖆𝖛𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖆𝖘 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖊𝖘 𝕭𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖔𝖓 ❖ 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖚𝖉𝖔𝖗𝖘 2007–2010

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Love these colours

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Lainey Molnar

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when you get a new follower

and it’s not a porn blog

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This! If my kids are ever shamed for liking what they like, you know I am going to go mama bear on whoever tried to make them feel bad for it. Let them be kids! It doesn't last nearly as long as it should, and that's cut even shorter when you try to tell a 4 year old boy that because he is a boy he can't have a blue butterfly painted on his face.