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Sraidrha was 13 when she made a life-altering decision, and honestly, it's been an interesting time ever since. As the Shabti of Alnyagel, she's all about keeping it together for her dad and his people while they navigate the drama of running a Hierarchal household. But, just when she thought she had her life on track, a mystery comes knocking (or rather, dropping) into her world. Sara wonders if she can re-schedule this particular Chaos. And to make matters worse, the First Territory of Yeshvara is experiencing earthquakes that are, quite literally, shaking things up. Her parents and the rest of the Hierarchy consider their options and toss the mystery back to Sraidrha, and a select group of other young Keshkin, as they try to help Laskidoor recover. Sara's not having it, though. She's a planner, and this is just not in the schedule. So, there better be a solid explanation for all this craziness, or she'll unleash inner fury her siblings and cousins whisper about.

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Jeskha and her twin brother Alharic, blessed with a life of love and warmth, never knew they were destined for so-called greatness. Despite their divine heritage, they were spared the weight of responsibility. Instead, they focused on spreading joy and abundance in their tiny Manor village. 

But when the earth tremors struck Laskidoor, their inner gifts began to awaken, many years later than expected. Now, they embark on a journey to embrace their true legacy. As they travel along the revered Keshkin Road, Jeskha is filled with a mix of cautious optimism and wonder, questioning if her life's preparation will be enough to guide her through the transformative power of Manifestation.

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As the Heir of Laskidoor stands on the threshold of his coming-of-age ceremony, he's met with a monumental challenge that tests his resolve! But he's not one to shy away from greatness. With years of learning, growing, and self-discovery under his belt, he knows that his Divine Gifts will soon be unleashed in all their glory. The question is, will he rise to the occasion and unlock his true potential to uplift his beloved Territory?

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As titular Steward and Scribe for his father’s Hierarchal Keep, Cradhen embodies the essence of serenity: harmony, stability, and tranquility are the guiding principles of his existence. But when the earth tremors shatter the stillness of Yeshvara, a wave of uncertainty awakens, beckoning him to rise above the familiar and forge a new path. 

His elders, the visionary leaders of the Three Realms, entrust Cradhen, his sister, and the next generation with the noble quest to unravel the mystery behind the tremors, as they prepare for the Ascension. On the cusp of a new era, Cradhen stands poised to embark on a transformative journey: will he courageously step into the unknown, embracing change with an open heart and mind? The future whispers his name, urging him to seize the moment and unleash his full potential. Ready or not, the winds of transformation call out to him.

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Yesterday was Read Across America Day, or as they call it in my town, Dr. Seuss’ Day. I thought it was just a town thing, until I checked my trusty awareness calendar, and see that it’s all over the place. I wish I could come up with a snappy, Dr. Seussian rhyme for this post, but, I don’t think I could do that to Heavenly Tyrant.

I was left after the end of this with my usual, one-word response: y’all. It took me a bit to gather all of my words so that I could do this justice, so here it is.

This was a great follow-up to Iron Widow. It is a fabulous second book in a series (IKR?). I cannot wait to see what is up next. I hope there is something up next, because y’all. I actually when a book does this to me; has me wondering for days what comes next, if something comes next, WHY did they do this to me????

I’d say more, but I don’t like to do spoiler reviews, and I just want to babble about when she did this, or he did that, or they did everything else… just go read it.

See you for the next book on my 2025 TBR.

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He’s just trying to be a good little Steward, but during the preparations of a big, upcoming event, things can get a little crazy. Especially when people want to knock you off your wonderfully planned out schedule.

Shattered Realm is out on Kindle Unlimited for a limited time. Go check out the first book of Tales of the Keshkin and join me in the madness of the current state of Yeshvara.

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I’ve put Shattered Realm on Kindle Unlimited for the next 90 days! Hers your chance to get into the Tales of the Keshkin with your KU membership!

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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TUMBLR 101: a helpful guide for tiktok refugees

are YOU a former tiktok user trying to learn how to use tumblr to fill the void the american tiktok ban is leaving in your soul? here are some things you should know, from someone who’s going on their eighth year on this hellsite:

1. you can say anything on here. gone are the days of having to use words like “unalive” and “seggs.” murder! kill! sex! fuck! speak your mind!

2. there is a community for you on here. regardless of what you’re into or however small the fandom is, you have a place here. at least one other person will have heard of your weird obscure interest. strike up a conversation!

3. followers don’t matter. tumblr is one of the last remaining social media sites in which your number of followers means absolute jack shit. this can be disorienting at first, but once you lean into the fact that everyone on this website is equal, it’s very freeing. clout means nothing here.

4. similarly, you can post at any time. while tiktok has an algorithm that favors certain times, tumblr has no such algorithm. post whatever you want, whenever you want. every post has virtually the same chance at getting notes, regardless of when it is posted.

5. tags can have spaces between the words! this one is very exciting. tags can be a whole sentence. you can also use the tags to comment on someone’s post without actually adding onto the physical post itself (which is sometimes frowned upon and called “derailing” if you use this feature to bring up a completely different point other than the one that’s being made on the original post).

TL;DR: speak your mind, find your place, followers don’t matter, post anytime, have fun with tags!! tumblr is a wonderful site used to share things you’re excited about. be patient with yourself as you’re learning and have fun!

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this was cooking in my wips for a while but i rewatched lasting oneness yesterday and decided to finish it

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Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year!

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Relius and Teleus are like….. Frog and Toad Have Knives

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Happy Feast Day Saint Jerome Doctor of the Church 347 - 420 Feast day:  September 30  Patronage: archeologists; archivists; Bible scholars; librarians; libraries; schoolchildren; students; translators

Saint Jerome, Doctor of the Church is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospel of the Hebrews. His list of writings is extensive. {website}

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Babel is heart wrenching in its humanity, beautifully complex, breathtaking and brave in its love for languages, love and cultures in a book written in English, purposefully hopeful in its terrible honesty, like it won’t allow you to wallow in the nihilism that haunts the tragic nature of the story from the very beginning. it only partially feels like a story about martyrdom, for the sole fact it makes you sit until the very end to witness every ugly part, every pain, every scrap of final hope in its goodbye. Ultimately it’s what Kuang wrote also around the complex world of The Poppy War trilogy, a story about friendships drowned in history, doomed from the start. I would love to be able to express the million thoughts I have in my mind and heart now that I finished it

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In public too

me after reading “Then Letty broke the world” scene:

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When I was busy over on tumblr, I kept up on one of my favorite things of all time—colors. . @pantone is always coming through with a beautiful selection for the year and 2022 is no different. . Meet the 2022 Color of the Year from Pantone. https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2022-palette-exploration . . . . . #colors #veryperi #pantone #coloroftheyear2022 #purple #periwinkle (at Westborough, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnbjDsL6pX/?utm_medium=tumblr