No family has read it and only my friends in my critique circle has read drafts of yesterday. No one has seen it in its current state 👀

🏈🦅 GO BIRDSSSSSSSSSSS!

TWO.....NEW.......GAMES!?!?!?!

I cannot put into words how much Cyberpunk 2077 means to me. I've played since the beginning in 2020 and its been the delight of my life to see this game grow into what it is today. Hats off to the devs, writers, VA's and everyone in between. I cannot wait to see what else is in store in Night City.

OH MY GODDDDDDD. PLEASE BE A NEW GAME. PLEASEEEE BE A NEW GAMEEEEE!

Slow burn for sure. I love the intimate moments before intimacy. Show me the small moments, the long looks, the slight touches, the almost kisses. Make em work for it.

Starting a new story after finishing my novel. It felt my creative well had been tapped dry. I started questioning my ideas and everything i put to paper. Although i have started something new now i want to be able to take my time with it and develop it to the fullest.

I slow burn THE HELL out of my characters. They are people outside the relationship and they just happen to find themselves in love. I want to show the build up of their relationship because it makes the payoff more satisfying 😃

I've gotten more comfortable writing smut in my stories but only because i tailor it to what i prefer as a reader. I also know what i can and can't write well when it comes to smut too 😅

At first, I didn't set out to write much this month but i managed to outline and draft 11k words towards the end of this month. I'm pretty proud of that and i'm proud of the story that's taking shape.

South of Midnight is hands down the best game I played this year amd deserves all the love to its artists, writers, VA's, game devs etc. Probably one of the reasons I've looked for and read so much southern gothic/folklore novels since its release. *chefs kiss*

I haven't really participated in any November writing challenges cause I needed a break from writing. A creative reset and mental rest......and of course i got an idea for my draft last night and had to write that down 🤣

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde's Sandwich 🤣

I wanted to have a draft/outline finsihed for my next story. Didn't quite get there but i did write other ideas that inspired me and i'm pretty excited about that 😁

"When can I read it?" 🤣

The one piece of advice I saw the most about what to do when querying is write something else and i can see why. It feels good going back to an idea and writing the first draft. Doesnt have to be perfect, just words to page.

AS IT SHOULD! That entire scene and song changed my brain chemistry forever and it should be recognized for what it is. A MASTERPIECE

The entire process of foley in film and TV. I loved it before and love it even more now! It is a fascinating rabbit hole to find yourself in. Snow sounds using cornstarch? Birds flapping using a feather duster? Utterly fascinating.

Definitely and defiantly killed me because both are correct and spellcheck/grammar NEVER CAUGHT IT 🤣 Using the read aloud feature saved my life cause i'd listen to a sentence and just be so confused.

My Updated Agent Guide for BAIT, an adult romamce complete at 80,000 words 🎥 #amquerying #agentguide

Brandi wants to live up to her great grandfather’s legacy. Dean and Adrian want to break away from their famous lineage. Inspired by classic animated films, three UCLA film students question their relationship with the film industry and their relationships with each other. #DVPit #A #R #POC #WOC

REEL x TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW Inspired by classic animated films, three UCLA film students try to define their legacy in a film industry built on the shoulders of a forgotten golden era. They say never meet your idols? What do you do when you're related to them? #DVPit #A #R #POC #WOC

Dreams and Ambition will get you far in Hollywood. But for Brandi, Dean and Adrian it might not be enough when the industry mixes business with family. Three UCLA film students question their relationship with the film industry and their relationships with each other. #DVpit #A #R #POC #WOC

While attempting to contend for an Academy Award in less than a year, Brandi Dean and Adrian confront their passions for the film industry, and struggle to come to terms with the fact that the industry they love may not love them back. #DVpit #A #R #POC #WOC

While querying BAIT, I've currently been doing research and drafting for a story set in early 2000's/Y2K era. Found this collage on Pintrest and its been the main image on my moodboard. Also doing research on a story inspired by iconic Jazz music of the past 👀 #DVParty Day 6!

#DVParty Day 5! The main theme of my story is the song Comfortable by H.E.R. I used it as the basis for the main relationship in the story, but even then strip away the lyrics and just leave the music its a great steady song that covers the feel of what i wanted my story to be.

Adrian: Hey you guys wanna help me with my thesis film this summer? Dean and Brandi: Sure Three months later..... #DVParty

Opening Lines of BAIT! 🎥 Brandi Butler took the short but dreadful walk to her advisor’s office. She had gotten an email from him nearly a month ago. Brandi hoped it was just a harmless email. Maybe she forgot something when she submitted her thesis proposal. It wouldn’t be the first time. #DVParty

Meet the main cast of BAIT! Below are their character cards with some cool fun facts about each one! And to have a bit of fun for day two of #DVParty. So if you ask a character a question...they may answer 👀

Inspired by classic animated films and the people who make them, here's my moodboard for my adult romance, BAIT. Excited to be participating in #DVParty !!!!!

I've listened to the audiobook of Bloodmarked by Tracey Deon at least 6 times now 👀 the entire Legendborn series is amazing but Bloodmarked is my favorite.

I started brainstorming other ideas while querying. Major goal is to have half a draft done or a full summary/outline complete.

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Let's not do that again please....I'M BEGGING YOU 🤣🤣

Revamping my agent guide to update my comp titles. Been listening to so many audiobooks lately 🤣 #writing #writingcommunity

Thank god for Libby otherwise i would never have resparked my reading as an adult.

Looking up inspiration for a mood board of my new story idea, and this was too perfect. Oh man...the memories 😭 #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

GO BIRDS!!!!!!🦅🏈🦅

Since I've moved onto a new project, my goal is to have any meaningful progress in outlining and/or drafting. Also getung back into the habit of taking breaks between writing to avoid burnout.

I finished my edits and began my querying journey. Honestly, it feels a bit surreal to me that the idea I had around 2018/2019 and wrote for the last two years became a story I'm incredibly proud of.

Started a new WIP after revamping the inital summary and oof....this one might hit me in my feels. I'm ready 👀

Intimate settings are my favorite. Quiet dinners at home, maybe a backyard picnic. Settings that allow characters to connect with each other without the noise of the world around them.

Technucally, Dean made the first move but since they've been friends since then, Brandi and Dean have been working towards it together. Brandi falls hard, but Dean falls harder 🤣

I want to say both? But i also talk out loud and act through scenes to make sure something makes sense (espeically with dialouge) so its probably more of a 70/30 split.

I LOVE a good almost kiss or a good interuppted kiss. The romantic tension and expected payoff only to be interuppted by xyz *chefkiss*.

Music always influences the vibes of my story. If the music isn't story speicific, jazz is my go to. I usually need something without lyrics to focus my thoughts and put them to paper.

Oh where to begin 🤣 My characters had to work up to their romance for sure. They were friends to lovers (?) to friends. They've been friends for almost seven years and the tide is definatly changing 👀

Offically sent out my first five queries. Thank god football season is almost here. At least the Eagles can distract me from my email inbox 🤣 GO BIRDS🦅🏈

She must choose between clinging to the hope of her father’s love, or holding on to her integrity. Between the ghost she was and the woman she’s becoming. How far would you go for love? #PosterPit #Q #A #C #R #WF