AJ

Recommendation of the day!
          
          'Heart of Sparrow' by @addison_sweet starts with teenage Sparrow Winslow finding a picture of her late mother with Falcon Russo, a crooked businessman she suspects may be her father. Upon tracking him down, she learns more than she bargained for: her father is a vampire and her mother was a witch who stole an African goddess's heart in order to have a child with him. Sparrow's heart must be returned to the goddess, but it soon makes her a prime target among supernatural communities who all covet it for their own purposes. Can Sparrow survive and succeed in her mission with newfound friends, family and magic by her side?
          
          This paranormal fantasy YA has a diverse and engaging cast of characters, a unique basis in African (Yoruba) lore, and plenty of heart (;D). Go give it a try!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/370244056-heart-of-sparrow

Recommendation of the day!
          
          'Flight Risk' by @Voyageavecmoi follows Audrey, an asexual travel-loving dive instructor from Canada, and Australian environmental scientist Caleb, who discover they're travelling to the same wedding while seated next to each other on a flight. They hit it off and, to avoid having to confront their personal past and present issues in front of family and old friends, agree to be in a fake relationship for the wedding. It's supposed to be a temporary arrangement, but Audrey and Caleb just might discover they like each other a little too much.
          
          This story is an engaging and adventurous travel romance with ace rep, original spins on tried-and-true tropes, and a heartwarming slowburn relationship between two characters who have both been through a lot. Don't hesitate to join Audrey and Caleb on their journey!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/359459938-flight-risk

Recommendation of the day!
          
          'A Mischievous Tale of Magical Mayhem' by @KaiddanceAndOwliecat (the joint account of @Kaiddance and @Owliecat—surprising, huh?) follows half-elf Tallon and not-quite-human thief Ben on an epic fantasy adventure full of... Well, magical mayhem! Crossing paths in the lovely backwater town of Ballsdeep, Tallon and Ben soon find themselves facing deadly conspiracies, dangerous situations and a charming cast of wacky characters, friends and foes alike. As their bond grows and journey progresses, they might just find love and family somewhere along the way.
          
          If you enjoy D&D-style fantasy that doesn't take itself too seriously, paired with a generous helping of queer romance, you won't want to miss this one!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/362201318-a-mischievous-tale-of-magical-mayhem

Recommendation of the day!
          
          'The Claimed: Rashika's Resistance' by @spelunkadunk is a wonderful wxw dark fantasy romance that will especially appeal to those who enjoy their fantasy with a helping of political intrigue! Protagonist Epsa is a proud member of the Royal Guard, but she finds herself seriously challenged when King Makapu gives her a mission in order to quash a resistance movement. Epsa is to seduce mysterious rebel leader Izra and gather information—but getting closer to Izra might just turn everything she has ever held true on its head.
          
          If you're looking for an enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy with an engaging plot and a diverse cast of complex characters, look no further and give this one a read!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/237101781-the-claimed-rashika%27s-resistance
          
          

Heyy! Long time no talk. I just wanted to say hi and how are you? Have a great rest of your day!

It's February 1st and the ONC prompts are out! I've been participating in every ONC since 2019, so this is normally one of my favourite days of the year. 
          
          However, this year I'm making the choice to sit it out. I'm in the final stages of getting my Master's degree, working three jobs, and hoping to move out as soon as an opportunity presents itself, so adding writing a novella under time pressure to that workload will be the death of me.
          
          Therefore, I'll focus on writing the sequel to #FF offline at my leisure for now, but I will definitely be around to read and support some of the entries people come up with! Happy ONC, everyone!

Hi, how are you? I started one of your novels and it's really great, especially the covers of your books. Who makes them for you? I'm curious because I struggle a lot with that.

@bigfivedonaldduckfan just finished #FreakshowFriday! Amazing book! I just couldn't put it down! Love your style of storytelling, your characters are so real and refreshing! I can't wait for the next adventure! Happy new year and congrats on your WATTY'S WIN!!!

Chapter 40 of #FreakshowFriday is up! And with only a few days to go until 2025 rolls around, I'm delighted to announce I've marked the story COMPLETE!
          
          To everyone who has come along for the ride: Thank you so much! This is the first time I've ever finished a sequel and I'm honoured you joined me in the process. I appreciate the wonderful support I've received ♡♡
          
          Towards the new year we go!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/368728559-freakshowfriday

Chapter 39 of #FreakshowFriday is up! Featuring: one hell of a showdown. Check it out!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/368728559-freakshowfriday