Hey, everyone! Remember to subscribe to my monthly newsletter! Only 4 more days until it is sent out! Humans have always been a threat to creatures. Hunted for sport or glory, slaughtered for their fearsome looks, and marked as evil just because they are what humans are not. That is why Nocturna was created, as … Continue reading Q&A: When were humans introduced to Nocturnian society?
Nocturna
Writing: Training for the Real World
SPOILER ALERT. “Alexei, where are you taking me?” Valon asked, following his husband down the road. He quickened, moving to Alexei’s side and shuffling awkwardly as he glanced at the citizens bowing to them. Alexei held back a snort, motioning for their three guards to encircle them. “Here, my love,” Alexei replied, stopping in front of a large, plain polished limestone building. It had many square windows and rose three stories high. Thin lines of shapes like triangles or circles or just thicker solid lines of green, blue, and red were painted over the white blocks at the base and on the roof. “What is this?” Valon questioned confused. The courtyard in front of the building was empty, giving Valon no hints. . . .
Q&A: How was a nine-year-old Alexei able to become King?
At age nine, Alexei became King in title only. The Council actually took over the rulings. Alexei was able to bend those rules and create several laws before he handed the power to the Council. At age twelve, a monster is considered an adult (though not always sexually), so Alexei was able to take control … Continue reading Q&A: How was a nine-year-old Alexei able to become King?
Q&A: Who Created the Monster World?
Most of these are actually questions and answers I created during the process of creating my story, so I'll be posting many of those. If anyone else has questions, feel free to ask! I would love to answer them. Alexei’s great-grandfather created Nocturna, though at the time it was not hidden from the mortal world. … Continue reading Q&A: Who Created the Monster World?
Character Profiles: Julian
Julian Born: Unknown Age: 24 physically, 3480 chronically Height: 6’3” Weight: 165 lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Emerald green Species: Crow Demon Role in Palace: Advisor (Military), In Charge of Slave Trade Family: Father – Dominic (Deceased) (Crow Demon) Mother – Cierra (Deceased) (Black Mage) Adopted by Council Member Faustus (Pure Demon)
Character Profiles: Di
Diana Nickname: Di (Prononunced: Die) Born: January 5, Year Unknown Age: 22 Height: 5’9” Weight: 147 lbs. Hair: Auburn Eyes: Light brown Species: Unknown Role in the Palace: Unknown Family: Unknown (P.S. This will be updated as the story goes on, no worries)
Character Profiles: Alexei
King Alexei Pronounced: Uh-lex-ee Born: June 18, 1160 BC Born in Ruzea, Previous Capital of Nocturna under King Gideon Lives Currently in Udea, Capital of Nocturna under King Alexei Age: 21 physically; 3,174 chronically Height: 6’6” Weight: 200 lbs. Hair: Black, almost navy Eyes: Azure with purple flecks Species: Water Dragon Role in the Palace: King, … Continue reading Character Profiles: Alexei
Nocturna’s Current Status
Whoo! I'm finally back on track! I finished editing Nocturna (for the seventh time now ^-^') and have started sending it out to agents once again! Honestly though, you really have to force yourself to stop editing and consider yourself done at some point, otherwise you'd be editing the book for the rest of your … Continue reading Nocturna’s Current Status
Character Profile: Valon
Full Name: Valon Mason Wess Born: November 1, 1995 Born/Raised in: Laris, New York, United States Age: 19 Height: 5’7” Weight: 135 lbs. Hair Color: Chestnut Brown Eye Color: Green Eyes, Gold Tint Species: Human Role in the Palace: Concubine Family: Father – Eric Wess (Governor) Mother – Lana Wess (Artist) Sister (Younger) – Kylie … Continue reading Character Profile: Valon
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