~ Ilse Mul

If you can not see any of my Instagram post here, it probably means you’re browsing my site with Firefox and have the Facebook Container add-on/extension installed. If you’d like to see my posts, please visit my feed over at Instagram.

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I saw this on Twitter and just had to share it. This is so absolutely true!

How do you work this in your #amwritingfantasy story? #writingcommunity #womenwritingfiction #womenwritingfantasy

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Are you looking for #inspiration for your #amwritingfantasy story during #nanowrimo2019 or do you just love dragons? Then be sure to check out @dragonsofwales account and Patreon (linked below)! Andy creates amazing art work of Welsh dragons and #Novosaurs (first Novosaur book is coming out next year). These are just a tiny sample of what this art master has to offer. And of course the Master at work!

If you're lucky you'll find a dragon book or exclusive calendar still available in his Etsy shop!

As a Patreon you can receive exclusive art that isn't available anywhere else, so if you're in a position to support Andy, you will not be disappointed!

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Today is #ThankYouPatrons day!
I’m lucky to have some of the best, loveliest and most dragon and dinosaur-obsessed patrons anyone could wish for. If you are one of them, THANK YOU!
And if you’d like to become one:
patreon.com/dragonsofwales
#ThankYouPatrons #thankyou #artistsoninstagram #patreon #dragon #dragons #illustration #fantasy #creatures #dinosaur #novosaur

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Yep, I've taken the step and I'm extremely happy with it! I literally just got them 😁 Glasses, who would have thought they could make such a difference with only such a small correction? I didn't, but it's awesome!

I'll have to get used to them, but I don't care. The difference is all that matters! I'm glad I took this small challenge (after all, who wants to admit their eyesight isn't what it used to be?) And I'm looking forward to a more relaxed viewing experience 🤓🤓 I've got a + correction, but apparently it'll also give a more relaxed view when I'm reading or working on the computer and with #nanowrimo2019 in full swing, that is a very good thing!

#glasses #happypeaker #mypeakchallenge2019 #amwritingfantasy

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When #peakers meet up to exchange books and the weather is good, a walk outside is bound to happen!

Thank you @connyberg21, for the wonderful afternoon! I loved it 😀💞 #walkingpeakers #peakerfun #bookmeetings #peakersisters

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After 5 weeks I finally have a reliable internet and TV again (yeah, it took my provider 5 WEEKS to fix the problem!).
So.... I'll be (re-)posting some things I wanted in the last few weeks and give authors and artists who posted inspiring and beautiful things these last week's, some spotlight
First up is @robgmacfarlane who posted this photo on Twitter with:

Word of the #FolkloreThursday: “#kelpie” - shape-shifting water spirit of Scottish lochs, streams & deep river-pools, often taking the form of a water-horse (Scots, poss. from the Gaelic “cailpeach”, “colt”). Kelpies slip & swim through Scottish songs & stories.

#amwriteryafantasy #amwritingcommunity
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Thank you, Robert, for giving us regular inspiration and historic information on Twitter!

Enjoy!

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I don't often speak about my childhood years on elementary school, but I can honestly say, having gone through five years of being on the receiving end of a class bully, I wholeheartedly agree with this. I know a friendly gesture like this could have made a world of difference for the 6 - 11 year old me.

Thank you, @officialweschatham, @casanvar, @domsherwood, @samheughan, @mypeakchallenge and others who are using their huge platforms to make a difference in the world! • • • • • •
#Repost Wes
Let’s take care of one another. The worlds hard enough, without our help.
Dominic:
A smile can change the world.

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Look at this awesome artwork by @paperbluenet
It is definitely inspiration for a certain area in my #Tergaenae
#infinitysaga book series! Check out Jae's account for more amazing inspirational artwork 😀

#amwritingyafantasyseries
#amwritingya
#amwritingfantasy
#fantasyinspiration
#fantasylover

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#art #rock #tree #house #digitalpainting #conceptart #paperblue #forest #village #jaecheolpark #artist #background #bg #photoshop #digital #concept #art #그림 #컨셉아트 #illustration #페이퍼블루 #박재철

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Turtles and other sea life gets trapped in or eat plastic, fishing nets and other garbage we humans in one way or another eventually dump in the ocean. Let's think about that the next time we let balloons fly.

#Repost @peakerssavetheplanet
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Balloons are no bueno for the 🐢 turtles. Please think before you release. 🚫🎈 💪⛰♻️🌎❤️. #reducereuserecycle #peakers #mypeakchallenge #peakerssavetheplanet #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #saveouroceans #saveourearth #saveourplanet #recycled #recycle #noplastic #cleanliving #cleantheocean #savetheplanet #onlyoneearth #bekindtomotherearth #mypeakchallenge2019

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#Repost @sommers_sky
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✨✨WRITING: TAKING CRITICISM: DOS & DONTS. ✨✨ There are days when I want to give up writing - when books aren't selling, when someone who got a free book suggests I take a writing course, when I've gifted 50 books and got 0 reviews in return, when my editor ignores me as she deals with her own issues, when someone disses my covers, when I know I have to rewrite it ALL or the book will suck.
We all have our own unique issues. Lots of #instaauthors struggle with debilitating medical conditions, past traumas and holding life by its threads in general, so the fact that we get any writing done is purely coz of sheer stubbornness and coz we can't help it, really. It's a disease. Quoting my Thumbelina: cursus writendus (writer's curse).
Why do we take things to heart?
It's because writers are our own worst critics and deep down we know that we can and will do better, but if we didn't say 'it's good enough, let's publish', we'd spend 10yrs writing 1 book.
❓So, how do I as a writer handle criticism❓
The DOS+DONTS:
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📌TAKE the least bit of what is being said that you can agree with onboard. If a 14yo boy says your cover sucks, you can agree that for him, it might...and exhale, thanking the stars your target audience is 25+ females. 📌LOOK for the positive intent - WHY they are saying it - a suggestion of a writing course implies they want you to get even better; a suggestion to change something usually implies the same. If you have trouble finding the positive intent, ask some1 who loves your books and is kind to help you.
📌THANK a person for the positive thing they want for you - for your book to sell with a kickass cover, for you to get good reviews after your writing style improves, etc. Authors are happy even about 1-liner or bad reviews (coz they are reviews+feedback), saying thank you is just a way to encourage ppl to do just that.
📌ASK - kindly not angrily - specifying questions - it ain't feedback if it ain't specific. When I asked my reader about the writing course, it turned out she meant a screenwriting course, which for me is the next step and a terrific idea!📌LEARN how to give feedback and write reviews yourself.

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What an incredible result!

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Another wonderful cleaup🥰🌱🌊Trashtag Challenge, Pakistán 😍💚 The place is Board Bazaar in Peshwar. It was cleaned by an alliance of NGOs, local government and volunteers.
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Every little steps we are talking towards solving the global plastic pollution is essential to heal our planet 🌎😇
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Thank you so much for your time and efforts into cleaning the mess and restoring the beauty of Nature 🥰🌹Sending a virtual hugs and love to all the volunteers who picked up the pieces 💚
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#1planet1home #oneplanetonehome #savenature #savetheplanet #savetheearth #saveocean #savetheturtles #savethesea #plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #plasticfree #plasticfreeoceans #oceanpollution #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreejuly #zerotrash #noplastic #noplasticstraws #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastelife #noplasticbags #savemarinelife #endplasticpollution #plasticsucks #microplastic #microplastics #pakistan #pakistanistreetstyle

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Bethany is doing a giveaway for the release of her new book The Stolen Kingdom!

Join in & have fun!

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💥💥GIVEAWAY ALERT💥💥
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It’s finally release month for 🏰THE STOLEN KINGDOM 🏰 which means it’s time to CELEBRATE! 🎉
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This is the first of many giveaways - we’re kicking off release month with a signed paperback of TSK + some fun bookish swag for U.S. entries and ebooks of TSK for international entries! 🥳
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How can she protect her kingdom, if she can’t protect herself?

Arie eagerly anticipates becoming Queen of her humble kingdom. Even when a Jinni’s Gift manifests before her 18th birthday, she fights to hide the forbidden ability.
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But when a neighboring king attempts to manipulate her into marriage and steal her kingdom, discovery feels imminent. Just one slip could cost her throne. And her life.
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A Jinni hunter and his crew of thieves are the only thing that might help her remove this Gift. And she must remove it before it’s exposed. Or die trying.
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The Stolen Kingdom is a loose “Aladdin” retelling. Set in a world that humans share with Mermaids, Dragons, and the elusive Jinni, this isn’t the fairytale you remember…
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🔥🔥HOW TO ENTER🔥🔥
- Follow me @authorbethanyatazadeh (comment “Done” on this post once completed, plus your favorite fairytale OR fairytale retelling!)
- Tag 3 friends who you think would love to get in on the action
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🔥🔥FOR BONUS ENTRIES🔥🔥
- Share this post, either in your insta feed or your insta stories along with the instructions, and TAG ME so I won’t miss it! Multiple bonus entries are allowed!
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This giveaway closes Wednesday, August 7th! ⏰
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#thestolenkingdomseries #goodreads #newrelease #bookaddict #bookgiveaway #fantasybooks #amreading #read #newbook #newbookalert #fantasyseries #fantasyretelling #reader #thestolenkingdom

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#Repost @m.wednesdays_inkwell
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This is literally a dream.
In celebration of Moon Reign’s release on August 2nd, I’m hosting a Pre-Release three-Prize-winner giveaway. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1st Prize - A signed hardcover edition of “Moon Reign - A Fallen Star”, packaged exclusively by Air Castle Books, a metal engraved bookmark with a quote from the book, along with a special card with a personal message from the author. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2nd Prize - A signed paperback edition of “Moon Reign - A Fallen Star”, packaged exclusively by Air Castle Books, along with a metal engraved bookmark with a quote from the book
3rd Prize - A $25 gift card to the author’s favorite online store, Red Bubble (see link in Bio to explore this site) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Giveaway Rules ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⭐️Be a friend - follow my page! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐️Be friendlier - like this post! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐️Be the friendliest - tag two people in the comments that would be interested in the giveaway, telling them why Moon Reign should find life on their shelves! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please do not break my heart by following to unfollow. So many of my friends here have been a huge help in Moon Reign - Be kind and participate with true genuineness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For extra points, repost the giveaway and the rules in either your story or your feed tagging the hostess, @m.wednesdays_inkwell ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Must be willing to share an address for shipping purposes. All costs will be financed through Air Castle Books.

Winners will be announced August 1st
In conclusion:
I can’t believe I’ve made it this far.
Hard cover dreams are made of these - the hardworking people that helped me fulfill my dreams and make Moon Reign come to life.
@wnddmge My Husband &
@bri_bruce_productions My assistant and formatter and friend
I can’t wait to send my book baby off to the winners 💫
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#authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #yafantasy #fantasyauthor #authorcommunity #localauthors #selfpublishing #selfpublisher #indiepublishing #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram

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It's official...... It can get hotter than yesterday's 39,3°C.....
Today it's 40,4°C. That is 104.72 Fahrenheit. This is extremely abnormal for the Netherlands.

I haven't gone outside since the early morning when it was still about 23 °C. I'm sure as hell not going outside now .... In my house it's a "comfy" 25 °C (also not normal). #climatechangeisreal people. I doubt that it'll get any better. That 2°C rise.... That maybe should be 1.5°C? Looking at this heat, I'm starting to think we've already passed the point of no return.

#climatechangeishere #pointofnoreturn #passedpointofnoreturn

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A great man has passed away. Thank you for everything you've given us!

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For those who don't believe that #climatechangeisreal ..... Today we reached a new #nationwide temperature record. The highest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands (since the registration started). We hit 39.2°C in my hometown, the record. It has never been this warm!

And they're expecting we'll hit 40°C tomorrow! This is insane. These are more "normal" temperatures for Spain, Portugal or Indonesia. But NOT the Netherlands!

As it is explained, it is a combination of exceptionally hot air coming from the African continent, loads of sunshine and dried out grounds/lands in two large provinces in the South (one of them the province where I live). After last year's #extremedrought our country still hasn't recovered, because up until now it hasn't rained enough. The last half was dryer than normal, albeit not as extreme as last year.

As you can see, extreme drought in year one, combined with dryer months in year two will cause more problems:
Higher temperatures, crops are withering away, #butterflies can't find enough nectar and die, #hedgehogs can't find enough insects. They venture out in the open even on hot days like today. They can die. #Birds are having problems... And I can keep on going.. .. #climatechange has to be tackled, people!

#maketheworldabetterplace #helpnature #witheringcrops

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#Tergaeanae news: A party, a path, fishing & pottery⁠⠀
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I have a desk now near the meeting room and things should run more smoothly from now on. I have sorted through several more news reports I found last week in the meeting room and some of them seems to be quite good messages which I'm confident I can bring to you.⁠⠀
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A party has been held at the docks of The Great Lake.⁠⠀
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In the #BlueMountains a new path is being constructed to reach the #NalaTemple.⁠⠀
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Warm winds have reached the #Aguan continent. Excellent for fishing.⁠⠀
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In #CrossRoads Saphiya has started a small pottery shop.⁠⠀
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Thank you for your attention. I bid you a good day.⁠⠀
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#fantasylover #fantasyaddict #fantasyreader #yafantasybooks #fantasyreadersofig #amreadingfantasyseries #youngadultbookseries #amwritingnewadult #amwritingfantasybooks #fantasywritersconnect #nafantasybooks #amreadingfiction #writingbooks #writinganovel #fantasyfiction⁠

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It's Friday so that means I've got a new #writingprompt for you. What #amwritingfantasy scene will this become for you? Will it be a medieval-ish scene? Or will it be a contemporary scene? Enjoy this #dailywritingprompts! I hope it will help you with #campnanowrimo2019 as well!
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#womeninwriting #craftofwriting #shareyourwritinglife #amwritingnewadult #amwritingya #amwritingfiction #nafantasy #fantasybooks #yafantasybooks #amwritingyoungadultfantasy #amwritingadultfantasy #womenwriters #novelwriting ⠀
#writersnetwork

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I am very much looking forward to seeing this!

How about you @katie_masters
@margretpelders @cliffyqueen
@petrajansen76
@author.dame

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RT: @ @DarkCrystalOfficial

The journey begins as dͪͦͨͣaͩͯͩͮrͦͭͭͫkͦͮͨͩnͯͮͥͨeͧͨͬͨsͯͫͣͧsͣͮͭͤ rises. The #DarkCrystal: Age of Resistance premieres August 30 on @netflix.

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Did you hear it? As of June 24, 2019 my shop is officially open! My shop has apparel and much more all for authors with designs made by an author: Me. Check out the shop! (https://buff.ly/2X9C6Zw)

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Because a #napret meeting is even better if you have a video to remember it 😀

Thanks, @antonettedegroot 😘
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N A P R E T a very useful Dutch word meaning : Looking back with joy at an event. These Dutch Peakers did just that and are crossing fingers for a new @mypeakchallenge event next year. We can't wait! #mypeakchallenge #dutchpeakers @dutch_peakers_walking @foodiepeakers

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When you've been to #Edinburgh with a group of friends and you come together a few months later for #napret
It was a wonderful day, ladies!
Thank you, @antonettedegroot for the wonderful photos!

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Tergaenae news report: Rumours of an experiment in The White City⠀
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It has been a while, but I’ve finally gathered all the scattered reports I found in the meeting room a while ago. It looked like a storm had raged through it. I’ll talk about it with the guard about it to see what happened.⠀
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In the meantime, here’s some news I managed to filter out of the reports.⠀
⠀ Lighting skies have been reported at nigth above The White City. Rumour has it an experiment has been done.⠀
⠀ The Temple of the Lifebringers in CrossRoads has been robbed of the latest offerings. An investigation has started.⠀
⠀ An ancient ruin has been found near Trader’s Port.⠀
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I have managed to find a bit more information about that ancient ruin. If you want to read that, please subscribe to my newsletter (https://buff.ly/2XokqZd). If you'd like to receive my news on Friday, please become a Patron (https://buff.ly/2xeBwKp)!⠀
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#Tergaenae #pargansae #pargansaereporter #mages #dragons #dragonriders #fantasyworld #fantasy #yafantasy #readersoffantasy #readersofinsta #readingya #amwritingfantasy #amwritingyafantasy #fantasyreadersofinstagram #amreadingfantasy #fantasybooks #youngadultbooks

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Author apparel, Patreon, World Building Cours & Tergaenae news June 24, 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/3cccbe43974f/tergaenae-news-march-29-669729

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After a long while I finally have time to post writing Prompts again on this #Solstice day. What is the precious gift in your #amwritingfantasy novel?⠀
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#dailywritingprompts #writingcommunityofinstagram #womeninwriting #craftofwriting #shareyourwritinglife #amwritingnewadult #amwritingya #amwritingfantasy #amwritingfiction #nafantasy #fantasybooks #yafantasybooks #amwritingyoungadultfantasy #amwritingadultfantasy #womenwriters #novelwriting #igauthor #writersnetwork #solstice

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It's been a while since I posted something new. But that's changing 🙂 The last month I've worked hard on some #surprises for you! ⠀
Are you participating in #campnanowrimo this July and are you looking for help creating your world? In my newsletter I will tell you about the world building surprise I have for you.⠀
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Do you want to have more inside scoops about #tergaenae and behind the scenes details about my writing? In my #newsletter I a surprise for that is revealed as well.⠀
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And of course there will be Tergaenae news!⠀
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Subscribe to my newsletter before Monday June 24 to make sure you'll receive all the news Monday! Check my bio for the link or copy this: https://buff.ly/2XokqZd⠀
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#writerscommunityofig #writerscraft #writersoffantasy #writersofig #writersofinsta #amwriter #amwriterfantasy #amwriterya #amwritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofig #amwriteryafantasy #amwriteryafantasybooks #amwriteryafantasyseries #amwriterfantasy #amwriterfantasybooks #amwriterfantasyseries #womenwhowrite #fantasybookseries #womenwritingfiction #dragons #fantasyreadersofinstagram

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A friend of mine has a new Kickstarter project coming up in two days: #Novosaurs
Andy (@dragonsofwales) has already done a remarkable job in discovering all these new #creatures that he has already shown us and now we get the chance to see even more of these in the Kickstarter project starting June 5.

This will be the fourth project he's running and I'm sure it will be just as successful as his three Kickstarter projects about Welsh dragons.

Get your Novosaur snacks ready and see what you would like have! These are the rewards Andy is giving us:
Hatchling Novosaur (£1):
My thanks and regular updates packed new artwork as the Novosaurs book takes shape.

Novosaurs: the book (£15):
A copy of the Novosaurs book plus regular email updates full of new artwork as the project progresses. You will also receive any additional unlocked stretch rewards.

Flock of Novosaurs (£25):
Two copies of the Novosaurs book - keep one and give one as a gift - plus regular updates full of new artwork as the project progresses. You will also receive any additional unlocked stretch rewards.

Novosaurs designer (£95):
Your very own Novosaur, brought to life in the book. You will receive a copy of the book plus an A4 sized art print of your Novosaur. You will also receive any additional unlocked stretch rewards

Chief scientist (£200):
Your very own Novosaur brought to life, featuring on the cover and inside the book. You will receive a copy of the book plus an Ar sized art print of your Novosaur. You will also receive any additional unlocked stretch rewards

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The rewards for the Novosaur Kickstarter which launches on June 5th 2019. Signed copies of the book and even the opportunity to design your own Novosaur for inclusion in the book.
#dinosaur #dinosaurs #dinosaursofinstagram #feathereddinosaur #raptor #dromaeosaur #paleontology #palaeontology #paleoart #palaeoart #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #velociraptor #jurassicworld #bird #naturalhistorymuseum #procreate #birdsaredinosaurs #chicken #fossil #jurassicjune #kickstarter #books #artbook

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How awesome is this?!?!?! 😘😘😘 @margretpelders & @cliffyqueen send me this get well package because I've had surgery on my foot.

The text on the lid reads:
We understand this is annoying, but you don't have to go to Torre Cesme for half a year. That makes it easier.
If Aelin can survive Maeve, you can survive this!
Luckily Lockhart didn't help you, or you had had to use Skele-gro!
Unfortunately, magic is forbidden outside of Hogwarts, otherwise we'd magic this away!

Any guesses on a few of my favourite books? 😁😁 This is so freaking awesome! Thanks so much, ladies! 😘😘😘

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@MyPeakchallenge my writing challenge day 1: 1 of 26.2 hours done. 1.129 of 26.200 words done. #writingcommunity how has writing gone today for you?⠀
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#mypeakchallenge have you completed your physical challenge? What's next for you? Reading, writing, knitting? Or maybe something musical instead? I'd love to hear what you're doing next!

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Saturday May 4, I was in Edinburgh for the @MyPeakChallenge Event. It was a weekend filled with joy and laughter and there were a few tears. On May 5 we celebrate our Freedom after WWII, while on May 4 we commemorate those who fought for our freedom. Our Memorial Day.⠀
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Pass freedom on. Show that freedom is important to you. Wear the freedom-pin yourself or give it to someone else to wear.⠀
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Freedom. Five war years we had lost our freedom. Sinds our liberation we pass it on. Together we are responsible in keeping our freedom. That is why we commemorate our dead on May 4 and celebrate our freedom on May 5. How do you pass on freedom?⠀
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Thank you, @dutch_peakers_walking for organising the Memorial Service! It was a privilege to share it with you all.⠀
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#Freedom #liberation #WWII #MemorialDay #LiberationDay

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I am most definitely a True Lawful Plantser!
I love world building and usually my world building will influence the original outline I had and vice versa. I'm working through the personality types for my MC's (is one if each of Myers-Briggs too much?) What are you?

#Repost @cheyannealepka
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Oh yeah. I made a thing. Tell me what your writing style alignment is.

Ps. If it's a mix, great, tell me that.
Pps. It's supposed to be fun, so don't get salty.
#amwriting #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #cheyannealepka

#womenwritingfiction
#writerscommunityofig #writerscraft #writersoffantasy #writersofig #writersofinsta #amwriter #amwriterfantasy #amwriterya #amwritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofig #amwriteryafantasy #amwriteryafantasybooks #amwriteryafantasyseries #amwriterfantasy #amwriterfantasybooks #amwriterfantasyseries #womenwhowrite

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After an amazing week in Edinburgh my #Mypeakchallenge May challenge is done! I walked 26.2 miles! The week was amazing and I'll post more about it tomorrow, but first I want to share my next challenge with you.⠀
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@Samheughan challenged us with this:⠀
I challenge YOU to run, walk, bike, jog or swim for 26.2 miles this May — OR do 26 rounds of 10 minutes (plus one round of 2 minutes) of an activity of your choice: burpees, body weight squats, sewing, singing, playing music just to name a few.⠀
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I'm not only participating in My Peak Challenge for the physical part, but I also challenge myself creatively. So I'm including a creative challenge for myself this month.⠀
For this extra May challenge I want to #amwritingfantasy 26.2 hours and while doing that, reach an additional word count of #26200words in my novel, the #WIP #Tergaena Infinity Saga - Chased. This does NOT include world building, character development notes, etc. I'm only counting the actual words in my manuscript!⠀
Yep, you read that correctly. I'm taking it a little step further. No 26 x 10 minutes. I'm going to write 26.2 hours instead!⠀
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This is a midi #NaNoWriMo @NaNoWriMo! Who's with me? Any #fantasyauthor or #womenwritingfiction who would like to join? You don't need to be a member of My Peak Challenge! Just keep us posted in your stories and posts with the tag #26200words and @mypeakchallenge⠀
Remember to tag me as well! At the end of each week, until May 31, I'll tag the one who's written the most hours and reached the highest word count of that week in my story!⠀
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To keep track of my written hours, starting tomorrow I'm challenging myself to do live writing sessions on Instagram. These sessions will be done in the afternoon, CEST. I won't be answering any questions, it'll just be writing sessions in which you can see my progress. Hopefully by the end of May I'll have recorded 26.2 hours of writing and 26200 words! So... it's three challenges in one!⠀
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#writerscommunityofig #writersoffantasy #writersofig #writersofinsta #amwriter #amwriterfantasy #amwriterya #amwritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofig #amwriteryafantasy #amwriteryafantasybooks #womenwhowrite

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My Peak Challenge is a great program which has brought me a lot. In the program, May is a challenge month and Sam Heughan gave a fun challenge! Later today I'll post how far I've come with it at this moment, but for now, here's the challenge!: #Repost Sam Heughan
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Hey Peakers, we’ve reached the end of our first challenge - so it’s time for our first Challenge Month of 2019: the viral #peakermarathon
I challenge YOU to run, walk, bike, jog or swim for 26.2 miles this May — OR do 26 rounds of 10 minutes (plus one round of 2 minutes) of an activity of your choice: burpees, body weight squats, sewing, singing, playing music just to name a few.

Challenge your friends to match your miles or minutes, and make SURE to tag me and @MyPeakChallenge so we can see your progress
If you’re not a Peaker yet or have not heard of @MyPeakChallenge, a new 90-Day Challenge starts in June – this is your chance to join us! (Link in bio)

I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with — the #peakermarathon starts NOW! #samheughan

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I wish you all a Happy mother's day! May it be filled with lots of joy, laughter and love 💕💕😘😘

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