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  • ✍🏽October 11 [ recommended ] ☾ qotd: if you had to create a fantasy game or sport, how would it be? what would you based it off of? —————— WOO it’s finally friday inks! What are your plans for the weekend? ⠀⠀ It’s homecoming week at my university, so I will be participating in all of the weekend activities as an first-year alumna! The weather FINALLY feels like autumn, so my friends and I are going to have a magical time tailgating before the game. I’m not a fan of American football, but I always love the chaotic, enthusiastic atmosphere it brings out in people. ⠀⠀ I realized a great deal of fantasy novels rarely mention games or sports. It’s such a large aspect in our current world, yet our characters can’t seem to have as much fun as we do. ⠀⠀ Too busy with trying to survive and solely save their world I guess :/ ⠀⠀ ☾ atod: some of my favorite existing fantasy sports are quidditch from HP and Tarachin from Sanderson’s series. I think if I were to create my own: I would have a witch/wizard version of Mario Kart racing. Flying on their custom brooms, racing a complex scenery track, and after building enough magic stamina they can cast a spell on their opponents to try to get to first place. Oh I would be so competitive! ———————————————— #mistborn #brandonsanderson #bookstagram #bookblogger #bookaesthetic #mybookfeatures #bookface #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #fantasybooks #ireadfantasy #fantasyfridays #ofsimplethings #cozyvibes #autumnvibes #sweaterweather #flatlaystyle #myeverydaymagic #livemoremagic #inspiremyinstagram #readingbetweendrinksoct19 #fandomfriday
  • ✍🏽 October 9 [ #gifted ] ❝The world they wish is broken bones and blood — always blood.❞ — Emily A. Duncan, Ruthless Gods ————— AHHH LOOK AT THAT RUTHLESS GODS COVER IN ALL ITS GLORY. And what a perfect time for me to return to the Something Dark and Holy World especially during the autumnal, spooky season 👻 ⠀⠀ Thank you @wednesdaybooks for gifting me this beautifully sinister arc. I absolutely loved Wicked Saints earlier this year, so I can’t wait to reunite with these gothic, gritty characters. I’m only about 50 pages in, but I already feel my heart and soul tainting black. I wicking love it. ⠀⠀ ☾ qotd: have you read Wicked Saints? If not, it’s definitely perfect for this season! 🍂 ———————————————— #wickedsaints #ruthlessgods #advancereaderscopy #gothicliterature #darkfantasy #youngadultbooks #youngadultfantasy #ireadya #antiheroes #2019books #debutauthor #bookblog #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #bookstagram #mybookfeatures #autumncolors #autumnaesthetic #pastelaesthetic #myeverdaymagic #ardentfinds #flatlaystyling
  • ✍🏽October 7 [ a work of art ] ☾ qotd: what is the muse for your reading, writing, and/or bookstagram? ——— I hope you are having a great start to your week inks! For me, I actually couldn’t be more happy to see a Monday? Last week was so stressful with deadlines and perfecting my WIP that I was properly in a creative slump. ⠀⠀ ⇥ My writing? t r a s h ⇥ My reading? could barely go pass the first page (I picked up 10 different books in between) ⇥ My booksta photos? there’s a reason I didn’t post all week lol. ⠀⠀ I took the weekend to wander through some of my favorite art exhibitions with my mother to reenergize my soul. It was MUCH need as I feel refresh for my content! Maybe I’ll finally pick up a book too. I’ve been looking at the bone houses or my ruthless gods arc to start the spooky season. Whatcha think inks? ☾ atod: art has always been my muse! Whether that’s going to a museum, scrolling for hours on Pinterest (mainly looking at architecture or vintage posts), or writing. Art is the answer. It seems Lady Statue next to me agrees... sort of? —————————————— #museum #museumlover #sculpture #artgallery #simplemoments #ofsimplethings #cozyvibes #folklife #sweaterweather #myeverydaymagic #livemoremagic #airygram #livethelittlethings #thatsdarling #thecreative #welivetoexplore #traveldame #lifeofadventure #wheretofindme #bitsofbuildings #stayandwander #inspiremyinstagram #bookblogger #bookstagram
  • ✍🏽September 29 [ #shelfiesunday ] ☾ qotd: what books are going to become new additions to your shelves in October? ————— happy sunday inks ✨ ⠀⠀ tomorrow we say goodbye to September which has flown by to say the least. How did this month sum up for you: Did you meet reading/writing goals? Did you receive great news for something anticipated? Maybe it wasn’t the best month, so how do you plan to make your October greater? ⠀⠀ my september wrap-up ⇥ starting my first big girl job a month after graduation ⇥ finalized my flight to London to attend a writer’s conference in October ⇥ celebrated 10 birthdays with my closest friends and family ⇥ read a total of 15 books, some of which are added to my favorites list (yes I reread Foundryside this month HAHAHAHA) ⇥ edited the heck out of my first 10 pages in my WIP to share with friends next month ⠀⠀ Honestly, 2019 has been a fantastic year for me thus far, but september was such a blessing that highlights my hard work and individuality I’ve set goals for in the beginning of the year. October I’m ready for you 🖤 ⠀⠀ ☾ atod: I’ll be adding Ninth House, The Beautiful, The Fountain of Silence, Twice in a Blue Moon, A River if Royal Blood, and Fireborbe to start. But we all know I’ll go over my book budget again. ————————————————— #bookstagram #shelfielicious #shelfiegoals #bookshelf #booklove #booksbooksbooks #youngadultbooks #classicbooks #bookcoverdesign #rainbowbooks #rainbowbookshelf #ofsimplethings #cozyvibes #myeverydaymagic #autumnvibes #inspiremyinstagram #mybookfeatures #bookphotography #bookphoto #bookblogging #septemberwrapup #readerlife
  • ✍🏽September 27 [ PSA ] ☾ qotd: if there was only one book you can recommend for the rest of your life, what book would it be and why? ————— the day has finally come for my public service announcement: ⠀⠀ ✨FOUNDRYSIDE IS AMAZING AND ALL WHO COME ACROSS IT SHALL TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ ITS BEAUTIFUL CRAFT AND LET THEIR FANTASY SOUL BE REBORN✨ ⠀⠀ inks, I will admit that I’m nervous writing this post. Have you ever adored a book so much that it is difficult to express in words what it means to you? Every sentence you formulate ends with, “nvm just read the book. it’s worth it. I promise 🥺” because your emotions go on overload? ⠀⠀ Many of you had the pleasure to hear my incoherent blubbering the last few months (I appreciate you so much) but now I finally pulled myself together because it would be criminal to not share this masterpiece on my feed. ⠀⠀ Foundryside is an inventive blend of science-industrialized magic, fantastical heist adventure, and distinct, diverse characters that was absolutely exhilarating to read! Sancia, our main beautiful thief, has become one of my favorite heroines in literary history due to her excellent character development, relatable thoughts and reactions, and wholesome attitude towards — well life in general. In addition to Bennett’s writing being naturally magnificent that I felt utterly immersed into the story. I mean this only scratches the surface on his talents regarding this novel. Truly, as an avid lover of fantasy, this novel effortlessly merited itself as one of my favorite books to date. ⠀⠀ Per usual, a caption allows only so many words, even though I have so much left I want to say, but I guess I’ll end it with this: ⠀⠀ — just go read it. It’s worth it. I promise 🥺 ———————————————— - xo, séline
  • ✍🏽September 25 ☾ qotd: what type of dragon are you based on this combination? 1. favorite color 2. element sign of your zodiac 3. The last letter of your first name ⇥ A-G: Dragonnet ⇥ H-N: Wyrm ⇥ O-U: Hydra ⇥ W-Z: Amphiptere ⠀⠀ ☾ atod: I’m a blue fire dragonnet 🐉 *This pin is from @hollydunndesign ————— I will admit as an aspiring *high* fantasy writer, worldbuilding is my favorite development, but creating original names for places, mythical creatures, and even people can be tedious. It’s interesting because as a reader — I come across multiple stories that have no correlation to one another, but will carry similar (if not exact) themes, tropes, magic systems, influences, and names. ⠀⠀ ⇥ A story that uses dragons? Thousands to choose from. ⇥ A story about misfits who go on a whimsical adventure? Where do I sign up. ⇥ Another folklore retelling that I have several other copies owned on my shelf? I can add one more. ⠀⠀ As a reader, it’s exciting to delve into your favorite elements, but as a writer there is a small dose of doubt of whether your creation is strong enough. Days like today where I’m editing my WIP, I can’t help my wonder, is it okay to name your dragons... dragons? Or do you have to to take the extra step in naming them “Blue Fire Dragonnets” for the sake of being inventive? But honestly looking at it right now, I really like the name? Damnit, back to the drawing board. ————————————————— #fantasy #fantasypins #hollydunndesign #dragonpin #bookishmerch #bookishcandle #softaesthetic #pastel #pasteltheme #bookphoto #bookstagram #ofsimplethings #minimalism #cozyminimalist #prioryoftheorangetree #fantasywriter #adviceforwriters #writersofinstagram #fantasyreads #adultfantasy #ireadfantasy #readersofinsta #readerlife #mydailylife #wednesdaywisdom #booknerdigan #bookblogger #writerblogger
  • ✍🏽September 23 [ autumn bby ] ☾ qotd: ↳ to my readers, what books/genres do you love to read during autumn? ↳ to my writers, are you participating in nanowrimo this season? how do you feel about your WIP currently? ———— happy autumn equinox inks 🍂 the moment we have been waiting for is here! Even though most of have been drinking those pumpkin spice lattes, wearing sweaters out while the heat still at 90F/32C, and putting our Halloween decorations at the beginning of September — at least now we can say it TRULY IS AUTUMN. ⠀⠀ I have always thrived in the colder seasons, but this year I’m setting my goals higher than ever before. My fashion aesthetic is having no days off. NOT ONE. Well.. it’s still feels like summer in the southern region, so today doesn’t count okay. ⠀⠀ ☾ aotd: ↳ reading: I plan to not only read fantasy till my heart’s content, but to highlight several thriller/classics that would be perfect for the spooky season. Also, my inks & brews autumn menu is almost complete, so get ready for a galore of books and teas! ↳ writing: I have so much exciting news about my WIP that I can’t wait to share. Right now it is truly the best that it can be thanks to multiple friends, CPs, and my countless hours of editing. It’s had another book idea spring onto me this summer that I’m halfway through and plan to finish during nano! Fingers crossed 🤞🏽. ————————————————— #bookstagram #ofsimplethings #teaaesthetic #softaesthetic #beigepages #pages #booksbooksbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookishmerch #bookishcandle #bibliophile #bookblogger #bookphotography #bookstagramfeatures #bookfeatures #mybookfeatures #autumn #readersofinstagram #readsofig #autumndecor
  • ✍🏽September 21 [ Daring Debut Campaign + Reviews ] ⠀⠀ ☾ qotd: which 2019 debuts have made it to your favorites list? which ones haven’t you heard read yet, but are excited to get to? ———— As part of the Daring Debut Tour with @penguinteen / @penguinrandomhouse , I couldn’t wait to get my hands on each of these gorgeous, finalized copies! All four novels were unique, immerse stories and merited high stars in my reviews; however, since a caption can only allow so many words, I provided mini ones below! ⠀⠀ [ mini reviews from bottom to top ] ⠀⠀ ☾ Title: As Many Nows As I Can Get by Shana Dahl Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Recommend to those who believe in outspoken, but authentically represented high school romances. Has topics such as grief, first loves, the meaning of friendship, and all things physics. ⠀⠀ ☾ Title: We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Recommended to those who want to immerse in an small town setting with a haunting, thrilling balance between the living and the dead. Woven with a magic realism approach, it has topics such as friendship, grief, and overcoming an epic storm. ⠀⠀ ☾ Title: Ziggy, Stardust, and Me by James Brandon Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5 Recommended to those who seek a well crafted, beautifully written poignant coming-of-age story that delve into the topics of homosexuality, finding your voice, and discovering love in 1973. ⠀⠀ ☾ Title: The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5 Recommended to those who enjoy an excellent POC sapphic romance and learning what it means to be yourself against the backlash set in America. Has heat trending societal topics that stand relevant in current society. ⠀⠀ Let me know which one interests you! All synopsis can be found on Goodreads (and click “Want To Read” button while you’re at it✨) ————————————————— #yabooks #youngadultbooks #yathriller #yamystery #yaromance #lgbtya #yalgbtbooks #sapphicromance #queerbooks #comingofage #stackofbooks #bookstacksaturday #penguinteenbooks #daringdebut #bookblogtour #debutauthors19 #ofsimplethings #bookshelf #bookshelfstyling #bookreview #bookstagram #mybookfeatures #bookblog #booksofinstagram #softaesthetic #bookaesthetic
  • ✍🏽September 20 ❝Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies❞ — Socrates ⠀⠀ ☾ qotd: Based on your current read, do you think your OTP will end in happiness or end in tragedy? ——— Cheers to the upcoming weekend! This week was a long one for me. It was a slow tread to the finish line, and in truth, I’ve neglected a good amount of my workload that I will have to complete in the next couple of days. ⠀⠀ I think the fact that I’m able to say “IT’S FRIDAY” makes me feel better already. Unlike me, do you have any exciting plans for the weekend? I’ll vicariously live through you inks instead. ⠀⠀ ☾ aotd: my current read’s OTP is between a male dragon shifter and a female warrior. In reality it should end in tragedy, but I’m pretty sure the author has set them up to succeed in matrimony. I mean cmon, she has said many times he would’ve eaten her already but alas he hasn’t because REASONS *winks* ⠀⠀ We all know how that goes. ————————————————— #bookstagram #greektragedy #greekmythologybooks #bookishcandle #aesthetics #book #booksbooksbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookishmerch #bibliophile #bookblogger #bookphotography #bookstagramfeatures #bookfeatures #mybookfeatures #readersofinsta #readsofig #davidstatue #wonderandcompany #socratesquotes #imagineyourotp

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