One Year

As of today, this blog has been live for a whole year! And I have not posted nearly as much as I intended, haha. Honestly, it feels like I just started blogging again, and I can't believe we're creeping up to the end of 2022. This year has flown by. But on the bright side, it is Fall again, my favorite season, and that does lift the spirits. Praise God for Autumn days <3

Source: https://contemplatingoutlander.tumblr.com/post/188069902172/welcome-october-from-anne-of-green-gables

Since my last post, I’ve been doing a lot of writing. I hit some snags in my WIP, a Cinderella reimagining called The Second Prince, which have taken all my focus and brainpower to work out. In truth, they’re not totally resolved, but I’m trying to take some steps back, get the fresh opinions of fellow writers, and then see what I might be able to work out.

If you’re interested, here’s the concept for the book:

Prince Sirion knows that his actions in the Island War have disqualified him from kingship. All that’s left is to watch his brother choose a queen at the Victory Ball, and then Sirion will be free to live the rest of his life in peace. But when his brother’s choice flees suddenly, Sirion is compelled to find her. Perhaps she is a normal girl, frightened off by the pomp and circumstance. Or perhaps she is like Sirion’s own former love – a spy. Either way, he has to keep his brother from settling for less than love – and keep his kingdom safe, if the girl didn’t come for the dance.

But recovering a mystery woman requires more than the slipper she left behind, especially as her connections to the enemy become more and more concrete, intertwining with the very beginnings of the Island War. And when Sirion’s search leads him to the ancient enchantment that rules both lands, he will have to face the truth that the war never ended. It has only just begun.

Here's a pinterest link to the very beginnings of the baby board. I'm having trouble finding the right aesthetics, but hopefully, it will grow over time. 😊 

I've also been doing Inktober! I used to love to draw, so I was hoping this would help me get back into that; I've missed a couple of days, but I've also come up with a few drawings that I'm proud of. This is my favorite one so far.  

From Day 10: Prompt Word: Crabby. I used this Mark Crilley video for help

What have you been working on lately? Any creative pursuits apart from writing? How excited are you for this cooling weather and changing leaves? (it's okay if your answer is "not at all," lol) Can’t wait to hear from you, and I’ll see you in the comment section!