After a short break in my edits so I could get sick, I've started in on chapter 14 of Waxing. Here's my favorite line from my editing so far today. ~ “So,” she said with a sigh, pulling back just enough to look up into his black eyes, “murder, mutilation, and crying women. What a way to start the day.” She nestled her head back against his shoulder and sniffled. “Just like being home.” ~ #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #writing

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You were all fantastic at the sad story prompt! I'm thoroughly miserable now. ;) I expect you all to cheer me up. ;) I'll have to find more of these things for you all to do. I love seeing your responses.

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My favorite bit of #editing on chapter 11 of Waxing, book two of the Obsidian Embers Trilogy. I love these side characters more than I probably should. * Just as Zenovia started to rise, the soldier noisily walked back into camp. Zenovia ducked again, cursing softly as Quiz suppressed a laugh behind his long-fingered hand. The soldier briefly fixed his brown-eyed gaze on them, and Zenovia’s stomach dropped. Without any indication that he had seen them, he turned and ducked inside the small tent sitting a ways from the fire. Quiz leaned over to her and whispered, “You know this is crazy? He could kill you.” “Maybe he’s a scout?” “Still could kill you.” He smirked at her, almost triumphant that her plan was failing. With a sneer, Zenovia gestured to the clearing. “Kill him first.” “What?” His brows shot up at the words. “You’ve told me how you killed that one man.” With a satisfied smile, she said, “Kill this one.” “That was different!” “How?” “Self-defense. And he wasn’t expecting it.” “He’s not expecting it,” she retorted, jerking her head toward the tent. * #amwriting #writing #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #books #ObsidianEmbers

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Brace yourselves. I've started editing chapter 10 of Waxing today, book two of this trilogy, and it's not dark fantasy for nothing. I love Verin, but he is cruel. * “It’s amazing how hard you made yourself appear on the outside when your insides are as soft and fragile as anyone’s.” He trailed his finger across her lung again, reveling in her shudders and cries of pain. “The human lung is amazingly strong yet it feels like velvet when you touch it.” * #amwriting #writing #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #books #ObsidianEmbers #AngelBlackwood

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I've decided that the second Obsidian Embers series/trilogy/etc will be more magical with more interesting creatures. So once I finished Devouring, those next books, set a solid 15 or so years in the future, will be much different as far as the things you see of the world. I'm excited for it! #amwriting #writing #fantasy #darkfantasy #planning

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A small excerpt from my editing of Waxing this morning. This is the introductory moment of a minor character who plays a large role in things. * Quella turned down the wide main street that led to the palace, never seeing the black bundle until she almost tripped over it. She threw her hands up, wind whipping around her. The bundle shifted and hands flashed palms up, a tiny whine escaping from inside the cloth. Quella lowered her hands and quickly dismissed her wind, taking a small step back. Slowly, the person lowered the hood of their cloak, a long flow of snowy white hair cascading around her shoulders. The woman looked up at her and, though the light was dim, Quella swore her eyes were red. * #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #darkfantasy #ObsidianEmbers #AngelBlackwood #amediting #editing

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After all the chaos in my personal life in the last half of 2016, I'm going to be trying to refocus here. What would you all like to see on my author page in the new year?

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Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had fantastic nights. Anyone make any new year resolutions? My resolutions are: finish editing Waxing, actually start in on book 3 seriously, finish book 3 by the end of the year, read more books, move into a bigger house to accommodate my sister living with me now, keep working on my mental health and becoming the person I want to be.

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