Voices Of YA Tag

Bonjour You Lovely Beauties!!!

I hope you all kicking your weekend to wonderful start! You know how I just ah-dore writings I create my own original writing tag, #LicenseToSpillAuthorConfession not too long ago inspired by writing tags I participated in and sorta of a belated valentine's day present to all the writer's that have been kind, sweet, and supportive. I found out about about this writing tag when an author I admire Kim Chance (author Keeper) participated in the same tag in vlog that I watched of hers. Thanks Kim for tagging all writers. She tag all writers and I looked the Voices of YA tag created by Caitlin Lambert.  I decided I would participate. Writing tags are really fun so I wish alot more author would participate in them. 😊

VOICES OF YA TAG

by: Caitlin A Lambert

#VoicesofYA

ABOUT THE WRITERS:

What draws you to YA?

I have always loved YA fiction mainly because it has just enough of adult and just enough of teen, but most of all I love the coming of age element that is in most if not all YA.

Describe your writing process. Do you like outlines and structure, or seeing where the story takes you?

I am a half and half I do basic outline and structure and then afterwards I see where the story takes me and refer back to the outline.

How long have you been writing? Where are you in your journey?

If you count book writing about 7 or 8 years if you saying forms of writing then quite awhile I did alot of poems and songs when I was in middle school about 5th or 6th grade.

I am currently crowdfunding to promote and publish the revamping of my debut YA fantasy fiction novel Rise Of The Legacy (formerly Entrapment) in the Valhalla Legacy series and my anthology Lyrical Heart (formerly Rhythm Of The Garden) on GoFundMe. I am also currently working on outlines for my next two book projects. I am trying to figure which book projects outside of the Valhalla Legacy series is the best to break into traditional publishing with and when would be the best time to break into traditional publishing. I know for sure I want the Society Girls series and The Dragon's Assassin series to be under traditional publishing.

 What do you need to write? Coffee? Music?

I need a great film music score that is atleast 4-6 hours because that's about as much time I spend on writing in a single day although sometimes longer. 

If you could offer one piece of advice to another writer (OTHER THAN “don’t give up”), what would it be?

Ignore naysayers and never limit yourself when it comes to the writing process or dealing with your writing career.

ABOUT THE BOOKS:

What book still has you reeling from its plot twist? (*no spoilers please*)

Well I just finished reading Sarah J Maas's Throne of Glass all I can say is she has been added to my auto-buy list and I will buy the whole series I am in love with this series. I've been bitten by the book love bug...lol 😍

What books are you most anticipating for this year?

The rest of the Throne of Glass series  & A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J Maas,  The White Rose by Amy Ewing,  Shadow & Bone of the Grisha trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.

In your opinion, which YA book/series has the most unique premise?

Maureen McGowan Twisted Tales: Cinderella Ninja Warrior and Sleeping Beauty Vampire Slayer I thought was fascinating I also loved that in these two books the reader chooses how the story ends never seen that done before in a book series it made the book fun and interesting. Cinderella being a ninja and Sleepy Beauty being a slayer that idea has my kind of fun written all over it I love good twists on classic fairy tales.😊

What is your all-time favorite quote from YA lit?

{"weak" I gave him a sideways glare.  "You're crazy. Any compulsion to help people-voluntary or not-is a strength. Its noble"  

"You don't under-"

"There's nothing to understand, Griffin. You help people. That's the bottom line. There are lot of people who don't help anyone but themselves. And a lot more who wish they could do something-anything-to help someone in need, but can't or won't. The fact that you have to help people doesn't diminish the fact that you do help them."} - Oh. My. Gods  by Tera Lynn Childs

I love this particular scene/quote/passage because I feel it is one of the most profound truths in fiction that I have come across and I have read a lot of fiction books.

What book do you most hope will have a movie adaption?

Sarah J Maas's Throne of Glass series, Gallagher Girls series By Ally Carter, Oh. My. Gods series by Tera Lynn Childs, but I actually wish TLC's book series Oh.My.Gods was a TV Show.

I am tagging Ann Dayleview & Janine. I am also tagging all writers.

TTYF,

XoXo

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My Writing Beginnings

Hello Lovely People,


Good Morning/Afternoon,

I hope everyone is well and kicking the weekend off to a good start. I am celebrating my 27th birthday this weekend. Three weeks late I know, but I plan to enjoy it. I am going out to eat and having a mini spa day by getting mani, pedi, and maybe a facial. In other news today I will be talking about my writing beginnings. When I was young I wrote songs, poems, and quotes that was my thing as a kid I think it started around 4th and 5th grade. The quotes was inspired by a teacher writing quotes on the board everyday to inspire us. Before I wanted to write very seriously and before I ever finished Entrapment. I wrote stories for contest and fun on figment website.😊

Check It Out: Raquelle On Figment

Many of the things I wrote on figment either added to an anthology or I will soon be making them into novellas or full novel/series they are part of my current open projects. I used to set dates of when I plan to release when I'd publish, but I irritated myself when I didn't release them at that time.  So now just set a rough idea goal of what book I want to be released next after the first one is published, but it can change depending how much of that book I got done and the order may change.

So I  deciding to give a sneak peek of next 4 upcoming projects in addition to Entrapment New Edition.

1. Valhalla Legacy Book 1: Rise of the Legacy (FormerEntrapment) (New Edition)
2. Lyrical Heart: An Anthology
3. Pages Of An Hourglass (New Edition)
4. Gate Guardians Book 1: Eden
5. Valhalla Legacy Book 2: Trials Of The Lost

You may notice the title Eden's Journey has  changed to Eden that is not set in stone I may take a poll at a later date so a vote can be cast for the title whichever title has the highest votes wins just a thought for now nothing is set in stone yet.😊😉

Xo,

TTYF

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*Updated*

Character Writing Tag!

Hello Lovely People,

I hope all is having a wonderful start to the weekend. I will do The Adventures of Editing Part 2 next Friday, but today I decided to the characters tag. I hope you enjoy it.

1. A crazy hacker’s gone into your computer, and has deleted all of your music, except for one song off of your writing playlist. Which song is it?

Well I haven't done playlist in a while thanks to a fellow writer Kim Chance, I listen to music scores now, but I did use to have one for Entrapment, so for that I would say 'Super Girl'  Krystal Harris or 'Get Up & Go' by Alana D. I know it said one I chose two.

2. Your protagonist and antagonist have been paired up by friends to go out to lunch together. Where do they go?

 The Sprincx (a restaurant near Avalon Academy)

3. You’re crossing a bridge when the troll living under it stops you. He demands to read a chapter from your novel, and won’t let you cross otherwise. Which chapter do you give him?

The Prologue or Chapter 19 I can't decide.

4. Your friends have invited you out to a party. Surprise! All of your characters are there. Who do you choose to hang out with? 

Jane because she loves books as much as I do, and she has become one of my favorite characters to write

5. Crap. You left your car keys in your house, and you’ve (somehow) locked yourself out. Which of your characters picks the lock for you? 

Alicia, Yasmine, or Bren aka Ezra most likely.

6. The zombie apocalypse is happening right now. (It sucks.) Everyone is fleeing the planet, and moving to Mars. ONE of your characters can go with you. Who do you choose? 

Alicia that's a given.

7. You’ve been given the opportunity to travel to one place (town, building, landmark, country) in your book. Where do you go? 

Valhalla Preparatory School of course.

8. You meet your main character and start a conversation with them. Problem is, you’ve only got six words or less to do so. What do you say?

Don't forget to remain calm.

9. Crazy acid rain is falling from the sky. Which of your characters would you use as an umbrella? 

Yvonne most the only one that  can protect me from she is the water elemental after all.

10. You’re out at a restaurant with your main character, and the time has come to order dessert. What do you order for them? 

Ice cream sundae with bit sized cupcakes. Sasha has a secret obsession with cupcakes...shhh

**Passing to all writers that have not done it yet you should it is fun**

XoXo

TTYF

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Forbidden

Hello My Lovely People,

Good Afternoon, I hope all is well. I've been busy coming up with ways I can improve myself as a writer as well as treating writing as business since I want to do write books and screen plays long term. I am thinking of ways I can connect with readers more on a broader scale as well as help my fellow indie writers reach broader audiences, reviews, and promote their work. I have also been working trying to close many of my open projects.

As you may know I will soon be releasing Entrapment the expanded edition that will include brand new chapters. For those who have been keeping up with me on tumblr or not, but I posted an unpolished sneak peek of the beginning of Chapter 19 Forbidden. I have a special treat for you....a more polished edited sneak peak. Click the link below. Tell me what you think via tumblr or  retweet #Forbidden #Entrapment @missraquelle. For more updates keep staying locked on Raquelle's radar.😊

Chapter 19 - Forbidden


XoXo,

TTYF

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Surprises Are Coming! Surprises Are Coming!

Hello My Lovely People,

I hope all of you are having a lovely week! Sorry for the late Friday postings I've had a crazy few weeks, but things are getting back on track. As some of you may know who keep up with me on social media I have been busy.  I am currently work on three book projects. I am working on Eden's Journey, I am modifying anthology Rhythm of the Garden and changing the title to Keys of the Garden, and I am extending my book Entrapment with 7 brand new chapters. With that being said I am launching all of these under my  new literary imprint. More details on that will be revealed a later date. I have not forgotten about Morayne's Arrow or Pages of an Hourglass I will be working toward their completion after current works in progress are published. So stay locked in on m social media radar. 😊


Xo

TTYF

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Morayne's Arrow

Hello Lovely Readers,

I hope you are having a wonderful and blessed day I am so sorry that I missed last Friday. I am making plans and working on projects remixing an old project and bring brand new things coming soon.

I have been working on a trailer for the short story I release soon just not in the way that you think.

Here is a treat! A teaser trailer I have been working on for Morayne's Arrow - Book 1:  My Falling Stars mini series.

Morayne's Arrow - My Falling Stars Teaser Trailer

https://youtu.be/u1cx0tGJpJ8


I hope you enjoy feel free to comment below.



XoXo

TTYF,


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Lock In! That Novel ~ Writing Plan!

Hello Lovely People,

I have you are staying  blessed and having a wonderful day. I have alot to catch up on since my computer screen is broken and temporarily using school computer. Which limits productivity since I am a commuter, but I will get every thing done, so while I am playing catch before spring break I am posting today instead of Friday! With that being said I hope this will help screen and story writers better plan out the novel or script.

3 Acts -15 Chapters * Can be  broken down  30 chapters  story or can be left as 15 chapter story. I use both depending on what I am looking for.

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NOVEL OR SCRIPT OUTLINE

**modify as needed**

Setting:

Currency $:

Main Characters:

Hero(s) –

Villain(s) –

MP: MAIN PLOT POINT

SP: SUB-PLOT POINT

CH:CLIFFHANGER

ACT I – BEGINNING

Chapter 1: Opening Conflict . (Intro Normal Life ~ Who is the Main Character, place, time, world. I Know What I Want ~ What do they want in life, goal, dream.)

SETTING:

MP:

SP:

CH:

Chapter 2: Protagonist shown in daily life before the transformation. (I'm Getting What I Want ~ What's their plan, how's it happening right now? Inciting Incident ~ Their plan is ruined by something outside their control)

SETTING:

MP:

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Chapter 3: Opportunities for change. (I'm Not Getting What I Want ~ They take in what's happened, reacting emotionally. Why Did This Happen ~ They examine their process and consider how to get back up.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 4: Resistance to Opportunities. (Enter Exotic World ~ Because of whatever happened in 4, they are thrown into an EW. I Wanna Go Home ~ They are in shock, wanting or trying to get back to the old world.)

SETTING:

MP:

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Chapter 5: Point of No Return – Opportunity Accepted. (I Can't Go Home ~ They come to the conclusion, that they can't go back, and look around. Woah - WAIT ~ They become distracted by the new surroundings, then remember their goal.)

SETTING:

MP:

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ACT II - MIDDLE

Chapter 6: Entering the New Situation.(Enemy Enter ~ They discover the new antagonist, that will keep them from their goal here. What Now ~ Depressed about enemy, personal goal, but wondering what to do)

SETTING:

MP:

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Chapter 7: Meeting Allies, Enemies, Romance; Transformative Experiences. (This May Work ~ They explore, make friends, maybe unwillingly. Consider options for goal. This Isn't So Bad ~ They've accepted the new world, the friends, the goals, enjoy themselves.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 8: Problems bring them together. (Enemy Strikes ~ The enemy threatens their new world/personal goal/something. Main Character Fights ~ The recovery and Main Character decides they won't stand for this.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 9: Problems drive them apart. (Who's With Me ~ Main and supporting characters, band together to take a stand. Gear Up ~ They plan and prepare, for journey/battle/some stand, considering what they know.)

SETTING:

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CH:

Chapter 10: Crisis Hit. (On The Road ~ They push through, band together, solve problems, put aside differences. Enemy Plays ~ The enemy plays at their weak points, threatening their bond and stand.)

SETTING:

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ACT III – END

Chapter 11: Terrible Secret Revealed/Attack Start. (We Can Do This ~ They come through, feeling beaten, but band together and agree to push.They push themselves to be the best they can be and continue on toward the final)

MP:

SP:

Chapter 12: All Seems Lost.( The Enemy's Lair ~ They arrive at the enemies front yard, planning, training, observing. Crisis ~ They move their plans to action and things don't go as planned. Their lowest point.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 13: Self-Sacrifice/Symbolic Death. (What Went Wrong ~ Main Character considers their fault, discovering it was their first prob. Can't Give Up ~ They make their plan for their final ditch-effort to take down the enemy.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 14: Final Showdown. (Climax ~ They put this final plan into action, it seems to be going well. We Can Do This* ~ They in almost shock at their success continue pushing through in a daze.)

SETTING:

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Chapter 15: Conclusion/Epilogue. (Victory ~ They defeat, save, and/or reach their final goal, being victorious. Notable lesson. Resolution ~ Wrap up the loose ends - go home/review lesson learned/reconcile relationships.)

SETTING:

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I hope this helps.


TTYFXoXo

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Accessorizing! Attributes Of The Characters! The Essentials!

Hey Lovely People,

I hope everyone is enjoying there Friday! Today's is for aspiring writers for books or screenplays! That need help with story and character development. I decided to give tips on writing that has helped me and that I have gathered for you!!😊😉

Above all else be creative!
 
     1. Setting & I.S. (Initial Scene) - Action!

• Where do your character(s) exist?
• Ex: My Story - Eden: character Eden Everson: was born in Crescent Hills, Skiania, Saletheia. Planet: Twilight Realm.

     2. Become the Reporter! Paparazzi! W.W.W.W.W. H. ( Who, What, When, Where, Why, & How)

• Schooling, Job, Purpose and Mini Bio. Biographies of your characters help you know your characters inside and out. Schooling and job can be included in this, but the purpose of the character depends on the grand scheme of the story. When you decide if you are writing a novella, novelette, novel, epic/ series. The purpose of each character can vary on which type of story or screenplay you are writing.

• Ex: Eden is Book 1 in  the Keepers of the Gates series. Each book will have a different main character. However the world is the same as well as some of the characters. It that a different part of the Salethia will be featured  and different country in the world will be the main setting. In EJ the MCs are Eden, Hanzi,Toph, Kai, Kat , and few Capitol characters. The minor characters are just important as major characters. whether its soldiers, royal guards, or rogue militia in the government planning a coup behind castle walls all are key to how your story will move forward. However, the main characters for each book in the series is a different gate keeper.

      3. Hero(s) & The Villain(s)

• Make sure that the hero is clearly distinguished from your villain(s). Give them attitudes, habits, mannerisms, give them  a profile. Hobbies, favorite food, interests, favorite hangouts in the world you created. Who are that characters allies and enemies? Give them a past a detailed background. (Mini biographies are imperative and beneficial)
• Supernatural/Fantasy/Paranormal Stories Only: Give your characters special abilities understand their abilities inside & out. Do some research for weapons, currency, and  supernatural creatures of the world you are creating.

• Ex: Book l Valhalla Legacy - Rise Of The Legacy all my main characters have profiles and mini bios. The villains that are crucial to driving the story have mini bios.
• Book 2 Valhalla Legacy - Trials Of The Legacy: villain character: Ezra Kingston aka Bren backstory will play a major role in book 2. (Spoiler Alert!)

4. Define The Goal:

What goal(s) is your hero trying to reach? What will  be the  pitfalls that tries to to stop him/her from reaching the goal/mission? 

Ex:

 Rise Of The Legacy: the hero(s) goal are to save the world and keep an apocalypse and time loop from coming by maintaining the harmony and balance of the world.

Eden: Eden has a choice to make about her own fate and protecting the peace and a friend while trying to find the culprits behind the attacks and the uprising across Saletheia that could lead to a world war.

***WD(weapons database) & Name/City Bank is useful &  knowing various currencies is useful and select the right ones for the world you are creating. I created my own and if I don't think the one's from my name bank will fit I choose from a character/world/currency name generators*** A really good one is the one below.

http://fantasynamegenerators.com/***

I hope these tips are helpful...feel free to leave comments and questions below.

Since I have a lot of work to catch up on I maybe posting next post early.

TTYF

XoXo

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