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All aboard the query train! Choo choo. Hahahaaaaaa *eye twitch*

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I’ve met some of my favourite authors at conventions this year and, let me tell you, repressing my inner awkward weirdo is HARD.

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To be fair, today was a good writing day. Some days though… 🥲

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Not complaining, just explaining why I’ve been a bit quiet lately!

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Just call me the perpetually tired author because I have been FEELING IT lately. Might be something to do with my toddler going through some developmental shit.🥱

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I’m very sorry to the future editor of my book. I bloody love em dashes.

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Why do I like my books with a messed up ending? I DON’T KNOW BUT I WILL NEVER CHANGE. This has been my TED talk.

(And you’re damn right this extends to my own stories. 👀)

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True story.

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I’ve stopped lending our books I care about. 📖

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Little aesthetic post for my current WIP, The Etherstone Project. 🔪

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Me right now.

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Well, shit, why didn’t I think of that?!

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Character Movements (Eyes) Part 3

1. Gazing: The character's eyes move slowly across a scene or object, taking in the details. This movement can indicate curiosity, interest, or observation.

2. Darting: The character's eyes quickly shift from one point to another, often indicating nervousness, suspicion, or alertness.

3. Winking: One eye briefly closes while the other remains open, often used to convey playfulness, flirtation, or a shared secret.

4. Rolling eyes: The character's eyes move upward or to the side, indicating annoyance, disbelief, or sarcasm.

5. Narrowing eyes: The character's eyes become slits or squinted, suggesting suspicion, scrutiny, or concentration.

6. Widening eyes: The character's eyes open wider than usual, indicating surprise, shock, or fear.

7. Glancing: The character's eyes quickly move in a specific direction, often used to check for danger or to communicate a message without words.

8. Staring: The character's eyes fixate on a specific point or person for an extended period, often indicating intensity, fascination, or intimidation.

9. Flickering eyes: The character's eyes flicker rapidly between different objects or individuals, suggesting indecisiveness, confusion, or distraction.

10. Blinking: The character's eyes momentarily close and open, mimicking a natural blinking pattern. This movement helps to convey realism and prevent the eyes from appearing static.

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It’s fantasy Friday so here’s a snippet from Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book 1.

Buy here: https://mybook.to/ATCCB1

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My husband is supportive and encouraging but damn if he does not understand the writing process. 😂❤️

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A message from the Stalker. 🔪

—from current WIP, The Etherstone Project

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Send help. 🫠