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Frigga, Rosalind, and I wish you all a very Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to all my witches and bitches <3 I didn't do a lot for my favourite season this year due to some health struggles, but I still loved the crunchy leaves and candy and seeing all the cute things in shops. I got a little pink cauldron that I'm very excited about for my in-person events, which I have 2 coming up!💖

If you're in the Lower Mainland in BC, I have Creepmas coming up next Saturday, November 9, and Spark Animation on November 16th - for more info, see my post about it here: https://pinkartwitch.tumblr.com/post/765244866713321472/for-anyone-thats-in-the-area-of-vancouver-bc-i

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If you like this, please reblog (it really helps artists out!!), leave a like or comment (I love hearing your thoughts, it keeps me drawing), and follow me for more (I update at least once a week) 💖

Available for commissions! For more information, please check out my post here: https://www.tumblr.com/pinkartwitch/739257460225916928/novas-art-commissions

Come along with me to Ozelea, a world bursting with magic and drama! I'm building the world that these characters live in, and you can learn about it in Blood and Thorns: https://pinkchaosstories.tumblr.com/bloodandthorns

Read The Novel on World Anvil Read the Webcomic on Tapas

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So... I found this and now it keeps coming to mind. You hear about "life-changing writing advice" all the time and usually its really not—but honestly this is it man.

I'm going to try it.

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PSA for fanfic writers

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Happy National Day On Writing!

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You know what I think its grossly under-rated in fandom? Second loves.

What it's like to love and lose and then love again. To suffer through either the death of a loved one or the death of a love you used to share. To know that loss, to know that hurt, and to still make yourself vulnerable to someone again. To love scared, to love wounded, to love anyway.

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Blood and Thorns Short Story "Negotiations" now available to read!

Marcus and Rosalind are engaged! And while he has every hope things will go well, they still have a lot to plan and a major hurdle to leap, namely his father. Theodore seems neutral about his choice of partner, if not thrilled they are from the coven's suspicious Second Family, but will that last when the marital negotiations begin? And will Rosalind allow their future father-in-law to bully them into getting his way, or will they stand their ground?

(Story takes place after the events of Blood and Thorns and contains spoilers for it - read at your own risk!!)

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Like, okay, if I’m writing an AU that isn’t fantasy, I have to give Rosalind SOME WAY of being a little feral if they aren’t a necromancer, right? Like, the thing about B&T’s witches is that they all play at being proper and High Society 🫖 but the true nature of magic and consequently witches is that it’s wild and unexplainable, barely controllable, and the Spirit Magic Rosalind’s family is known for is ESPECIALLY so.

Which we will see more of in Blood and Thorns: Restructure, the magic is kind of gross. Seriously, I had to use the words “moist chunks” and I was satisfyingly horrified.

Alright fine, I’ll talk about it.

(Nobody asked)

Not only am I incredibly unhinged about my Blood and Thorns series, but last year I wrote a 180k WORD MODERN EROTICA AU with my MAIN CAST. AND I DONT TALK ABOUT IT. Like??? I’m sorry, I just like making my OCs fuck in threesomes that would NEVER HAPPEN in the original text! Is it the most PC thing I’ve written? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It’s got some pretty gnarly concepts in it, but is it also kind of my favourite thing? A little bit! Its got kinky, I can’t help how hot you are, baby I miss you can we fuck mushy romantic love, sexual contracts that trap people in relationships they don’t want to be in but it’s better than what was left behind UNTIL IT ISNT, a little bit of petty drama that turns just a little a lot sadistic, and perverts finding true love. Sorry, not sorry, this is what the people (me) asked for.

Anyway, if you wanna read something like that let me know lol

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NO WAIT I HAVE A FIFTH ONE. I AM UNHINGED FOLKS.

Between the three AUs, Blood and Thorns collectively has probably close to 800k words written. Wtf Nova.

Alright fine, I’ll talk about it.

(Nobody asked)

Not only am I incredibly unhinged about my Blood and Thorns series, but last year I wrote a 180k WORD MODERN EROTICA AU with my MAIN CAST. AND I DONT TALK ABOUT IT. Like??? I’m sorry, I just like making my OCs fuck in threesomes that would NEVER HAPPEN in the original text! Is it the most PC thing I’ve written? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It’s got some pretty gnarly concepts in it, but is it also kind of my favourite thing? A little bit! Its got kinky, I can’t help how hot you are, baby I miss you can we fuck mushy romantic love, sexual contracts that trap people in relationships they don’t want to be in but it’s better than what was left behind UNTIL IT ISNT, a little bit of petty drama that turns just a little a lot sadistic, and perverts finding true love. Sorry, not sorry, this is what the people (me) asked for.

Anyway, if you wanna read something like that let me know lol

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Like I can’t stress this enough: I wrote porn fanfiction of my own work! And I have ANOTHER AU on top of this! B&T HAS THREE ITERATIONS. And I have a fourth rumbling around in my head.

Alright fine, I’ll talk about it.

(Nobody asked)

Not only am I incredibly unhinged about my Blood and Thorns series, but last year I wrote a 180k WORD MODERN EROTICA AU with my MAIN CAST. AND I DONT TALK ABOUT IT. Like??? I’m sorry, I just like making my OCs fuck in threesomes that would NEVER HAPPEN in the original text! Is it the most PC thing I’ve written? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It’s got some pretty gnarly concepts in it, but is it also kind of my favourite thing? A little bit! Its got kinky, I can’t help how hot you are, baby I miss you can we fuck mushy romantic love, sexual contracts that trap people in relationships they don’t want to be in but it’s better than what was left behind UNTIL IT ISNT, a little bit of petty drama that turns just a little a lot sadistic, and perverts finding true love. Sorry, not sorry, this is what the people (me) asked for.

Anyway, if you wanna read something like that let me know lol

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Alright fine, I’ll talk about it.

(Nobody asked)

Not only am I incredibly unhinged about my Blood and Thorns series, but last year I wrote a 180k WORD MODERN EROTICA AU with my MAIN CAST. AND I DONT TALK ABOUT IT. Like??? I’m sorry, I just like making my OCs fuck in threesomes that would NEVER HAPPEN in the original text! Is it the most PC thing I’ve written? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It’s got some pretty gnarly concepts in it, but is it also kind of my favourite thing? A little bit! Its got kinky, I can’t help how hot you are, baby I miss you can we fuck mushy romantic love, sexual contracts that trap people in relationships they don’t want to be in but it’s better than what was left behind UNTIL IT ISNT, a little bit of petty drama that turns just a little a lot sadistic, and perverts finding true love. Sorry, not sorry, this is what the people (me) asked for.

Anyway, if you wanna read something like that let me know lol

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Some Tips for writing internal conflict

Wanting Two Things at Once Imagine your character really wants to chase after something big, like a dream school, a major opportunity, or maybe even moving to a new city. But at the same time, they’re terrified of leaving behind everything they’ve ever known. Or maybe they’re in a relationship that’s holding them back, but they can’t bring themselves to let go. Show them getting pulled in two directions, torn between their ambition and their fear of losing the people or places that ground them.

Right vs. Wrong Sometimes, your character will know deep down what the right choice is, but it’s the most difficult one to make. Like, maybe they see someone getting bullied and know they should stand up, but doing so could make them a target. Or maybe they have to decide between helping a friend and doing something that could ruin their own future. These moral dilemmas create intense internal conflict because it forces them to question who they are and what they stand for.

Doubting Themselves We all have moments where we wonder if we’re enough, smart enough, strong enough, brave enough. Let your character wrestle with that same doubt. Maybe they’re the kid who has always been told they’re special, but now they’re in a place where everyone is just as good, and they start to wonder if they even belong. Or maybe they’ve been through something tough, and they’re not sure if they can bounce back. These moments of insecurity make your character feel human, like they’re trying to figure it all out, just like everyone else.

Dreams vs. Fears Show your character dreaming big but getting frozen by their own fears. It’s like wanting to ask someone out but being terrified of rejection, or wanting to move away for college but being scared to leave home. Let them imagine all the things that could go wrong , that moment when fear makes them doubt if they should even try. But also show their desire burning just as strong, making it impossible to ignore. That’s the heart of internal conflict: they’re stuck between wanting something so bad and being afraid of what it’ll cost to go after it.

Beliefs Being Challenged As your character grows, the world will start challenging their beliefs. Maybe they grew up in a family that drilled certain values into them, and now they’re meeting people who see things differently. Or maybe they’re experiencing something new, and it’s changing their perspective. It’s like when you think you have everything figured out, and then life throws something at you that makes you go, "Wait, maybe I’ve been wrong this whole time." This kind of internal conflict is powerful because it forces the character to question who they’ve always been.

Keeping Secrets If your character is hiding something, like a mistake they made, feelings they’re afraid to admit, or a truth they don’t want to face, that secret becomes a huge part of their internal conflict. The fear of being found out or of dealing with the consequences can create a constant pressure in their mind. Maybe they’re scared they’ll lose their friends if the truth comes out, or maybe they’re dealing with guilt they can’t shake. The tension comes from their battle to keep it hidden while knowing they can’t keep it locked away forever.

Pressure from Everyone Your character might feel like they’re trapped between what they want for themselves and what everyone else wants from them. It could be pressure from parents, who have their whole future planned out, or pressure from friends to fit in or follow the crowd. Maybe your character wants to be true to themselves, but they’re scared of disappointing people or standing out too much. This kind of internal conflict is super relatable because, at some point, everyone feels like they’re stuck between living for themselves and living for others.

Fear of Failing Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t the external challenge but the internal fear of failure. Your character might have big dreams, but they’re paralyzed by the thought of messing up. Whether it’s competing in a sport, performing on stage, or just trying something new, the fear of not being good enough can be overwhelming. Maybe they’re afraid that if they fail, everyone will see them differently, or worse, that they’ll see themselves differently. The internal conflict comes from their desire to succeed battling against their crippling fear of failure.

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Happy Halloween the second! Here are Rosalind and Frigga as babies in their costumes, omg look they're so cute!! They're from my webcomic Blood and Thorns, and if you like dark academia x cottagecore x gay witches with some forbidden romance and family drama, you should probably go read and follow it

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If you like this, please reblog (it really helps artists out!!), leave a like or comment (I love hearing your thoughts, it keeps me drawing), and follow me for more (I update at least once a week) 💖

Available for commissions! For more information, please check out my post here: https://www.tumblr.com/pinkartwitch/739257460225916928/novas-art-commissions

Come along with me to Ozelea, a world bursting with magic and drama! I'm building the world that these characters live in, and you can learn about it in Blood and Thorns: https://pinkchaosstories.tumblr.com/bloodandthorns

Read The Novel on World Anvil Read the Webcomic on Tapas

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A memory flashed through Frigga’s mind: Her aunt had dealt with a suitor of Gina Crestfall’s, and he had been found out to be using her to abuse the coven’s resources. Sapphire hadn’t hurt him herself, but nobody saw or heard from him once he’d left the manor until a week later. Her aunt had merely said those types of problems hung themselves out to dry eventually. (Blood and Thorns, Chapter 14)

You know, I don't give my side characters enough love. Sapphire Thorneheart is Frigga's aunt and the Coven Leader, and she is much more complex than I had ever originally intended. Like many people, she cares deeply for the ones she loves and will do anything it takes to protect them, but she also believes in the good of the group at any cost. She was raised to be the coven's leader, and she can't imagine a life without it and can't imagine how others don't feel the same. This internal rigidity is the main fuel for the conflict in Blood and Thorns and makes for quite the landmine.

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If you like this, please reblog (it really helps artists out!!), leave a like or comment (I love hearing your thoughts, it keeps me drawing), and follow me for more (I update about once a week) 💖

Read The Novel on World Anvil Read the Webcomic on Tapas

Available for commissions! For more information, please check out my post here: https://www.tumblr.com/pinkartwitch/739257460225916928/novas-art-commissions

Come along with me to Ozelea, a world bursting with magic and drama! I'm building the world that these characters live in, and you can learn about it in Blood and Thorns: https://pinkchaosstories.tumblr.com/bloodandthorns

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Maybe I shouldn't post these huge updates at midnight....

Chapter 1 - Chores and Nightmares

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it occurs to me that I should probably post these huge announcements not at midnight. Huh.

Chapter 1 - Chores and Nightmares

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Hey y'all! I've finally put the Blood and Thorns comic up on tumblr for everyone! Please go support me by following the comic's page! oxoxo

Chapter 1 - Chores and Nightmares