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Heading into the last month of 2021 and I wonder where it has all gone. Time is a strange thing, never running at the speed of expectation. As we look back on the year, let's take some time to reflect on all we've gained and lost, to slow down and appreciate joy where we can find it. Those small beauties, the little moments of calm, they are precious.
Latest & Greatest
Topic #1
NaNoWriMo success achieved November 17, 2021!
Not only did I blow this out of the park, but I kept writing the entire month so my final word count surpassed 70,000 words , which is the best I've done since I started participating in NaNoWriMo a few years ago. I was happy to have discovered the joys of writing again, unfortunately there is only one thing wrong with my newest work... it's not The Rebels of Psiere. I had this fanfic idea that I COULD NOT IGNORE and I've been feverishly working on it since October 24th. I actually mentioned it in the writing updates of my November newsletter.
I'm currently at 102,000 words and it's definitely different from the cannon Supergirl universe. It will also be a fantastic addition to my Children of the Stars world once it's converted. Of course it will be edited and posted as fanfic first, because I would never deprive my fans or fellow #Supercorp shippers. The show may be finished by my OTP will live on in the minds of creators forever. Click on the picture to read the prologue and first few chapters now.
Never fear though, when this is finished, I'll barrel full steam into Rebels. That one is 1/3 finished and I've got it pretty well plotted out.
Topic #2
Author Spotlight Introduction
Can you believe I'm launching the last Author Astronaut of 2021? Award-winning author Rachel Ford is a software engineer by day, and a writer most of the rest of the time. She is a Trekkie, a video-gamer, and a dog parent, owned by a Great Pyrenees named Elim Garak and a mutt of many kinds named Fox (for the inspired reason that he looks like a fox).
Taste Tests
My wife and I taste test food and/or alcohol to kill time. (Despite the look on her face, the wife is consenting, I swear!) Click below for our full YouTube playlist.
Writing Updates:
- The Last Scion of El came out of nowhere and demanded to be written. I've been busy over the past 5 weeks and I'm in the home stretch on this fic. I'll edit it and post on AO3 fully complete. Sometime next year I'll convert it to a new story in my Children of the Stars world, to take place probably 10-15 years after the Chromodec uprising. Obviously the name of the new book will change, as will some details. But I've got one eye on the novel prize as I write it and I'm making notes about what to change for alignment.
- The Rebels of Psiere will be my number one priority as soon as I finish the superhero story. I've mentioned before how fickle my muse is, and she reared her intractable head over the past month. Sorry, but this will be out next year. I'll get it done, on my word.
- It Was the End of Days on AO3 is currently tabled for the time being. Sorry friends!
Use the links and logos in my signature line to find me elsewhere. OTW Member logo will take you to my AO3 fanfic page, where you can read free fiction to your heart's content. Flashpoint logo takes you to my publisher author page, etc.
As always, thank you for your continued support, because a voice is nothing without people to hear. Read, rate, and review. I'm always glad to answer emails and love to see feedback. Drop me a line for all questions, comments, and criticisms. I genuinely want to get better and I'm open to all. Thank you, friends!
killerwit68@gmail.com
~Kelly
K. Aten
Author and Social Media Manager at Flashpoint Publications
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"Some words end the silence, others begin it."
   
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Name: Rachel Ford
Publisher: Indie, and NineStar Press
Reason you started writing: I’ve been dreaming up stories as long as I can remember, and writing them down as soon as I learned to write. I’ve continued to write since, because I *need* to. (Although, the quality has presumably improved somewhat in the interim.🌝) K. Aten notes: It truly is a need, isn't it?
Next book to release & when: Black Port - January 1, 2022
Why we should read it: Dragons, sexy pirates, and lots of derring-do. <grins>
Genres that you've written: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers.
List of published series:
- Sellswords & Spellweavers (fantasy– epic)
- Black Flag (science fiction – space opera)
- Knight Protector (science fantasy)
- Knight Protector: Black Wyvern (science fantasy)
- The Acquisition (romantic suspense)
- K. Aten notes: Rachel has many, many novels and novellas on Amazon.
Name something you're proud of in regards to your writing: My series starter Safe Passage was the 2019 Lesfic Bard Science Fiction award winner – which was an awesome moment early in my writing career. K. Aten notes: A big congrats to my fellow Lesfic Bard Award sci-fi winner!!
Click HERE to see all of Rachel's books on Amazon.US.
Cats or Dogs: Both. Although (shh, don’t tell the other pets) my Great Pyrenees is definitely the baby. 🐶🐕🐱🐈 K. Aten notes: I promise not to tell. Your favoritism secret is safe with me. LOL
Coffee/Tea/Water: Coffee, dark roast with a little milk; and water with ice. 😊
Weapon of choice during Zombie Apocalypse: Ohh…good question. I don’t know that I have an IRL answer, but this is all my all-time favorite apocalypse weapon for feral ghouls (roughly the equivalent of zombies): The Rebar Club. K. Aten notes: Pretty sweet, crude but effective. Yup, I totally followed that link to see the picture.
Hobbies: Videogames, hiking and exploring state parks. 🎮🥾🏞️
Do you fanfic? If so, favorite ship: Elim Garak and Dr. Bashir (Star Trek, DS9).
Website: Amazon
Facebook: @rachelfordauthor
Twitter: @rachelfordWI
Instagram: @RFord191
Love Sickness (Sellswords & Spellweavers series Book 5) by Rachel Ford
A mysterious newcomer. Strange new infatuations. A cursed treasure.
A beautiful stranger arrives in Little Eerie asking questions about an ancient treasure. The jarl is smitten at first sight. He’s sick with love for her.
But when she doesn’t even recognize him the next day, Apprentice Wizard Idun Wintermoon knows there’s some kind of sorcery at play.
As more people succumb to the love sickness, Idun and the sellsword Liss Forlatt are in a race against time to find the culprit – and discover what her real motives are. Before she unleashes a curse on the jarldom that’ll make love sickness seem like a minor inconvenience.
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As promised, my #BLM, #AOC, and #BIPOC content on my website will remain indefinitely for anyone who wants or needs it. It's important so it will not be taken down. If anyone has suggestions for an addition, feel free to send the info my way. Thanks!
BIPOC Author & Resource list
Click on the BAM graphic below to see the full list of #OwnVoices & BIPOC WLW fiction Authors in our community, and their genres, that are listed on my website.
- If you are a black or indigenous author of color, or know an author who is not listed below, please send me a message and I'll include them next month. THIS LIST IS NOT GOING AWAY!
Thanks to KD Williamson for this graphic
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