Author and reader on a quest for sci-fi by women, trans & enby authors. Sometimes nomad. On and off climate activist. Blogger. ADHDer. She/her.
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Last Notes npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub18kv…6pnx The outfit really suits him, too! npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 13 — Use three verbs to describe your MC. I’ll go with Tamar, since I have a few MCs: - Dream - Dare - Act npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova When we left the country for a few months in winter, we left our plants with our friends. When we returned, we were planning to move and had lots of other stuff to do, so they kept the plants a bit longer. Yesterday friends brought them back to us, but also gave us their own plants because now they are leaving for a few months, and our home is now so green! 🌱🪴🪻It’s amazing how it livens up the space 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa That's so scary! Glad you're okay 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova I think I’ve found a way to consistently work on my novel every day (keeping my fingers crossed that nothing changes in this regard, at least for a while 😅🤞). If that doesn’t work out, I can also write on my phone, but it’s inconvenient and slow, and dictation doesn’t really work for me either, but it’s an option that’s better than nothing. For the last few days, I’ve been remaking the outline, and it’s going well. Can’t wait to start drafting! #AmWriting #WritingCommunity npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa Yes, people working together is one of my favorite themes, too — there is so much power in that 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub16vg…lgkr I had an awful experience on Etsy selling my signed book + bookmark. Unfortunately, they just suck 🤷🏻♀️ I think it’s better to sell and shop elsewhere. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova It gives him lots of depth and makes him even stronger. I totally have a crush on Kaladin, and I’m not even sorry lol If you’ve read it and want to discuss or share your opinion, I’m always open ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova Pretty badass, too, but flawed, and one of the good guys. It’s connected to the world’s magic system, so it’s not 100% a real-life disorder, but seems pretty close. 3. A real badass hero, who could have been endlessly strong and flawless, but instead deals with massive amounts of guilt, depression and suicidal thoughts. What he does comes at a great mental cost for him, which is not how this type of hero is usually portrayed, so I really appreciate it. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova On a separate note, I just finished reading Stormlight Archive, and wow. There is so much to say about the series, but I’ll just focus on a few things. 1. This is a whole new level of super in-depth world-building. It’s so extensive, and after 4 massive books, there is so much more to discover there. Not every book needs this level of detail, and not every reader wants that, but it’s really impressive! #AmReading #ReadingCommunity npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova While watching a documentary about a bank robbery that is completely unrelated to what I write, I suddenly had an idea about my current WIP that would allow to connect some things in the plot, make it more of a sequel to #WildFlowersElectricBeasts instead of a separate story set in the same world, bring some beloved characters back and make it more exciting for me! Amazing how anything can inspire and help connect the dots. Now if I only had time to write it 😅 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 27 — Do you have any sort of marginalized group representation in your current book? I’ve got characters who belong to marginalized groups in the real world, but not in my book world. Sexuality, gender or race don’t matter in my imaginary world. Violet used to live with a found homeless family when she was a kid though, so I guess homeless people. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1fjz…3aet Welcome back ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1k24…26zw Yay congratulations! 🥳 Awesome news 🙌🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1p4u…rq25 Is your MC prone to hallucinations? 👀 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1f7p…qvtt Yeah, people who take themselves too seriously can be exhausting 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1k24…26zw Yeah, it sucks that it can mislead readers who then might be angry 😠 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa She’s beautiful 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm Nice! I knew he’d like it 😁 Also, it’s really sweet that he reminded you about it — looks like it’s important for him, and you two have a great bond ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz I didn't know that, sounds like a such a cool job! npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova Haven't checked my reviews for a while, and found this awesome one today 😊 #WritingCommunity #BookReview #WildFlowersElectricBeasts https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/112/457/398/770/918/678/original/13db8c6b69afdd3e.png npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1frc…9gpt Makes sense, there are usually too many ideas and too little time for all of them, so we have to choose the ones that bring us the most joy or are the most meaningful for us ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa I’ve never thought about it, but it makes so much sense to write for a certain age group to process your own experiences when you were that age. Another proof that writing can be really therapeutic ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm Sounds like a fun challenge, and a good motivation to write for someone you care about ☺️ Any idea what it will be about? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub15wt…7rek Aw, I think it’s so sweet! I might do it one day, too ☺️ How old were your kids when you wrote stories for them? Did they like them? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1frc…9gpt Maybe you’ll get back to it in the future? But even if not, just brainstorming can be fun sometimes ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 17 — Have you ever written for other age groups? (MG, YA, A) No, I've only ever written for adults because that's what I prefer to read, and it's easy to be in the right mindset. I wouldn't know how to write MG for example (not sure what would be appropriate), and even YA rules are kind of vague for me 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Sounds like fun 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Yeah, that’s not the best foundation for building friendships 😅 I wonder why Briaca tries to get through to her? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub13zh…naqu Love the art 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1der…s6us Yay, so glad you received the book 🤗 Sorry to hear about family drama though. Hope you’ll enjoy it when the time for it comes 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova 25. How often do your characters think of death? 26. What childhood similarities do your MC and antagonist share? 27. What would your ideal writing group be like? 28. Did your MCs have comfort objects they carried as a child? Now? 29. How would your MC handle finding a spider in their home? 30. Are you comfortable writing from the POV of a child? Written any? 31. Do your MCs enjoy games that are more physical or intellectual? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers #WordWeaversQs You'll find all these questions in the text form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDd0mWHFxdMNBdQ2-kL4PDcq_J0U660_GG8ioZIMfkE/edit?usp=sharing It's an archive of all the WordWeavers questions updated monthly, so feel free to save the link. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1k24…26zw I’m so sorry to hear that 💔 Sending hugs 🖤 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa You’re incredibly productive, and the results of your work speak for themselves ☺️ Exciting news! npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub10d5…vvxa Yay, congratulations! 🙌 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1mfg…zv6k Thanks 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1cy3…ra4a Thanks 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 Thank you 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub17sa…xz3c Thanks 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub19m5…28dy Thank you 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova Life has thrown in unexpected surprises and challenges. If I sometimes thought I didn’t have time in the past, I didn’t know what I was talking about 😅 I’d love to participate in #WordWeavers discussions, but even if I have a bit of precious time, I don’t have the energy. Maybe I’ll find my footing soon, maybe not, but I’m sure this community can take great care of itself without me while I figure things out 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub13zh…naqu 😆😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub13zh…naqu That’s so haunting, I love it 🔥 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub15wt…7rek It’s a good point that a character can not only be misunderstood by others, but also have trouble understanding themselves. I think it happens to my characters a lot, too 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub163a…t5jr Creepy 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yh9…8y4e That’s nice ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub130w…dqnd It’s great that you changed your mind ☺️ Some things are worth doing regardless of money. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub192d…7tgc Yeah, 6 weeks sounds like too long if you’ve got momentum 😁 A week or two, maybe. Unless you need a break, of course. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1a0v…m5vj Yeah, I think all this advice only makes sense as an inspiration of what *can* be done with a character/story, and it can be helpful in some cases, but it won’t always work or be the best. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1ajs…l2sx Lol you’re right 😆 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub13zh…naqu That’s true npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1mfg…zv6k I can't imagine writing drunk 😅 It doesn't sound helpful for me at all lol npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1a0v…m5vj I think hero's journey can be a good framework for certain stories, but it's not the only way to tell a story. I like the idea of transformation that this concept involves. Why is it racist and sexist? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1ajs…l2sx Makes sense, for some reason I never worried about chapter length. I think it's okay that some are longer and some are shorter. It depends on what's happening in the book and the momentum of the story 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1a22…nez9 Thanks, I’ll check it out then ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Sounds like a plan 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz I'm not familiar with those 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz True 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 I haven't seen any of those 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers Btw, I've just remembered that I love watching film and series essays/analyses on YouTube. I do it for fun, but there is a potential to learn stuff I can use in my writing. Why does this character work and that one doesn't? What bogged down the plot or made the story so fun for the viewer despite the flaws? Not sure how much I actually *learn* because it isn't my intention when I watch those, but I hope I pick useful things up 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 Inside Out was good! 😊 Among their films that came out recently, I also really loved Soul, but Elemental was kind of meh for me. It wasn't bad, but something was lacking. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 Just added Pixar Storytelling to my TBR! I love a lot of their films, so I'm very curious about it 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1frc…9gpt Yes, writing groups are awesome! 🙌 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1a22…nez9 It looks interesting! Do you think it would be applicable to writing sci-fi, too? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub18dn…a7tx I followed the podcast on Spotify and might give it a listen soon 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub19m5…28dy I've got Steering Craft on my TBR 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1m63…ya47 Yes, I use it, too! So helpful 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 2/2 … but have found it underwhelming so far. There was one new/interesting thing, but the rest was either too vague or not new. However, I’ve only read about 10% of it, so my opinion can change. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yh9…8y4e I like his attitude 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1py0…64pt Lol I want the last one! 😆 👌 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Yeah, I had to do it with Wild Flowers Electric Beasts when I switched to Scrivener, but it was worth it in the end 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub16cw…2h9m Okay, it doesn’t sound like an MC I would want to read or write about either 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Those donuts sound delicious 😋 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub16cw…2h9m I haven't heard about those books — do they have an awful MC? npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm I'm sorry to hear that 😔 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1mfg…zv6k Yes, those are quite interesting 😁 🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm Yeah, it would be so annoying to write a character who constantly treats others badly on purpose. I think it would make me angry 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1m3a…8mvx Lol what a great answer 😆 👌 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub128p…zrva Awesome ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers #WordWeaversQs You'll find all these questions in the text form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDd0mWHFxdMNBdQ2-kL4PDcq_J0U660_GG8ioZIMfkE/edit?usp=sharing It's an archive of all the WordWeavers questions updated monthly, so feel free to save the link. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yh9…8y4e Ohh, I like that 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 Yes! The internet is many things, including horrible ones, but the community aspect of it (as well as many others, like learning etc.) is really incredible 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub18kv…6pnx What a great bit of world-building! So fun 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yse…jaay Discussing books and shows with the MC honestly sounds like such a fun concept! npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 24 — Are there other writers in your family? I'm the only one 😭 In fact, I only know 1 writer in real life, who is a former co-worker. It's so great to have internet! 😁 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1cy3…ra4a You can always either skip them or answer them from your own POV, e.g. instead of ‘MC POV: What’s your favourite place?’ You can change it to, ‘What is your MC’s favorite place?’ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yh9…8y4e That's so sad 😔 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1w4h…sk60 Thanks you 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1zp5…rk72 😆 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova Dear #WordWeavers players, if you want your questions to appear in the April edition, now is the perfect time to submit them 😊 @npub1k74…dmux and I will choose a few to include and might edit them for brevity/clarity. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yh9…8y4e That’s so sweet ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1k74…dmux I’m so sorry to hear that 😔 Hang on and take care of yourself 🧡🧡🧡 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova #WordWeavers 15 — minority ethnicity There are different ethnicities in my world, but none of them would be considered a minority in the sense we use the word. Some ethnicities are smaller & there are some rare genetic features (e.g. striped skin/weird eye colors), but it doesn’t cause discrimination. There are 2 species of humans though, and the non-technologically advanced is at a disadvantage. Balika from #WildFlowersElectricBeasts is from that species, but no MCs in current WIP are. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm Nice! I think in most cases just the synopsis and vibe are enough to create a good cover, but reading the whole book has definitely given her a deeper understanding and more ideas ☺️ npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz Well, our world gives people many reasons to be angry 😅 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm Does she do that with every book she makes a cover for? 👀 I mean, it's impressive and really cool, but if that's her policy, it must limit the number of projects she can take on. npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm It's so cool to have such a dedicated cover artist! I'm sure there are hidden things in the art that will become more meaningful after the readers finish the book 😊 Oh, okay, I can see how the colors represent dark undertones! The cover didn't evoke dark fantasy for me, but it's a good representation for a fantasy story with some darkness to it. I think it captures the balance between the beauty of magic, romance and darkness. Perfect 🥰 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1yy2…7vpm I probably wouldn't expect dark fantasy, but you are right, the colors might be a cue for other people 😁 But I assume the blurb would clarify that anyway! As for the romantic subplot — yes, I think the cover might imply that 😊 npub127nkh7cudwmevacsappj7y8je982540ladkqnc2m0l5828vvrx4qv4yf0u Alina Leonova @npub1vmn…r9uz I like Arianell's resourcefulness, but I get Ellis, too 😅