#bestselling author and/or insane hermit

[ach-sss-no]

(if you aren’t interested in this, i’m tagging everything related with ‘middle earth road trip au’, you can block that tag, i checked and i dont think anyone else is using it)

Your name is Frodo Baggins. You own a cat.

Your cat is slightly larger and significantly more physically powerful than you are. 

You cannot pet him. 

Your cat can understand and speak your language, but does not use this ability to explain any of his strange behavior or request appropriate ways to meet his needs. Instead, he makes passive-aggressive comments to your beloved live-in gardener.

Your cat is hideously ugly, and despite- or perhaps because of- taking frequent baths in any source of water he can find, has a distinct odor.

Your cat at all times resides on a spectrum from ‘slightly damp or inexplicably sticky’ to ‘furniture-ruining soaking wet’.

He once went on a failed 80-year-long revenge quest to kill your closest family member and now he occasionally makes jokes about that that are in very poor taste. 

You often cannot find him.

He eats his own body weight in raw fish or meat every few hours.

He’s seethingly speciest against elves and doesn’t like any of your friends, except when he does like your friends, which is worse.

You cannot pet him, but he can pet you.

[jaigny]

So like with all this isolation and panic bout this dang virus ruining lives... l wrote and made my own legacy/challenge!

MY 10 GEN LEGACY CHALLENGE Made this up when l couldn't sleep and l was I couldn't pick what type of one l wanted to do so I created my own. This one isn't supposed to be rushed through, but more of a go with your own pace/gameplay to make this game more interesting.

Gen 1 - White This is the start. The start of something new. All different roads of paths laid out before you, yet your paranoid and worried about the future 'what ifs'. This Gen will be about self discovery of what they want to do and want so following 2 out of 3 whims is required. and atleast 2 degrees in University from either universities. Traits required :- Paranoid, Non-commitial and Self-Absorbed Aspiration:- Diccover University Academic Aspiration Career:- Professor

Gen 2 - Grey You've settled down from gen 1, you have a kid/heir and now the spotlights on them. As they grow your child will be an only child (although for story purposes you can have separated parents who  take say siblings away or if you want to add drama miscarriages may be included) This child of yours craves for stardom. The spotlight will be there's but they have to work either hard for it or schmooze themselves up to the big leagues. And will automatically generate the last trait of their parents. Max out Acting skill and get a Gold degree in Drama Traits:- Self-Absorbed,Outgoing and Ambitious Aspiration:- Master Actress/Actor Career:- Acting

Gen 3 -Black Although you've lived a life of luxury from your parent/s being so rick from their work, they never really had the time to spend any quality time with your and/or your siblings. So luckily your siblings and you are close and you got each other when calamity happens and  your parent/s gotta work or even bankrupt and may occasionally break the law to support your family. Each sibling will have one trait the same and must be at least 75 % green (Good friends or Best friends) and max the parenting skill. Traits:- Loner,Kleptomaniac and Family Oriented Aspiration:- Public Enemy Career:- Criminal Career

Gen 4- Pink Life's been tough but you've always been a go with the flow sort of person. Despite your close family ties from Gen 3 into Gen 4 you seem to in ways distance yourself into the arts. Musically or by painting or even drawing it just gives that warm tickle of feeling good about expressing yourself. You even meet the love of your life at an art museum and you both bond over talking about different art pieces, even a fun little nude model painting to be that moe extra thrilling! Must reach max skills in painting,writing,any music instrument and singing. Traits:- Creative, Art Lover and Music Lover Aspiration:- Bestselling Author or Painter Extraordinaire Career:- Writer or Painter Freelancer or by making money from novels,paintings and music pieces etc.

Gen 5- Red After having a decent life of listening to the sounds of music flowing through your ears and the scratching sounds of pen on paper and the smell of paint have decided as soon as you step outside o take a deep breath and begin to dabble in the wonderful smell of dusty novels about supernatural lore. Absolutely fascinated by it you make it your life's aspiration to find them no matter how long the road may be but you figure out the first spot to check out that's known to be kooky - Forgotten Hollows and a river in Glimmerbrook. Must marry or birth a heir with a vampire, spellcaster. Max out the vampire lore or spellcaster lore skills as well as mixology. If you become a spellcaster you must make a small tiny retail potion elixer shop. For vampires you must turn at least 5 sims and create a vampire court in your household and give your next gen eventually the drink that makes them back into a human when they become a YA to give them a choice of whether they still want to be a vamp or human.Max Research and Debate, Writing and Logic skills. Attend university in Language and Literature. Traits:- Bookworm, Geek and Self- Assured Aspiration:- Vampire or Spellcaster routes. Career:- Sell potions or become a Moonlight Bartender

Gen 6 - Purple Whether your human , spellcaster or even a vampire, you seem to other sims have that ability to allure others in either friendly or romantically with almost no difficulty. So you use this as an advantage on finding the one or to break as many hearts as possible. You will need to max our the charisma skill and must have a partner that has the unflirty trait. And as an income have decided to either create romance advice or non fictions and to have 10 ex's and 10 good to best friends. Traits:- Romantic, Cheerful and Perfectionist Aspiration:- Romantic/Soulmate or Friend of the world Career:- Sell flirty cookies and red velvet cupcakes as  baker/retail business and must be excellent/outstanding quality.

Gen 7- Orange Your parent is a great baker but a terrible cook which makes you want to be a great chef. Be a master or flavor. Even open a restaurant. To share great food or become a critic. The choices are yours. Attend Culinary Arts. Must maxout  both mixology and cooking skills as well as discover all of the secret recipes and different foods (ramen, curry etc from different packs) Traits:- Foodie, Good and Neat. Aspiration:- Master Chef

Gen 8 - Blue With all that delicious food in your home you can't help but put on a few kilos. So to fix that you learn about wellness as well as go to gym at first only to become of sorts a gym junkie and love sports! You also inherit the Neat trait from your parent. And in ways makes you want to probably later in life become a surgeon as the human body fascinates you so! Max out Fitness and Wellness skills. Go to University to learn about Biology. Traits:- Active, Bro and Neat Aspiration:- Body Builder Career:- Doctor, Athletics or Police

Gen 9-Yellow Now that you got physical in the last gen, its time to do the time warp again! You've grown up with healthy meals that have fueled you into the world of science and robotics! Your favorite thing to do is play chess or read a logic book. Since you have a high love of circuits, during your university years you decide to make a robotic 'sim' that will pleasure your every need -- you just need to remember not to fall in love and avoid water! Soon though you grow tired of your nuts and bolts  robot looking for human socialization and contact where you after majoring in robotics major for a second degree in Physics and then a 3rd degree of Psychology. Must max out all the requited skills for all 3 degrees. (Logic, Robotics, Rocket Science etc) Traits:- Genius, Insane/Erratic and Squeamish Aspiration:- Strangerville Mystery Career:- Scientist, Military or Space Explorer

Gen 10 - Green Its been a wild ride of a generation in your family, so its time to go with the flow of life or waves. You can either live by the beach in Sulani or Briddleton Bay or live in wooded areas such as Glimmerbrook, Windernberg or Granite Falls (You just have to purchase a blank lot  and then go on vacation and either live in a rental or live in the Deep Woods). Who knows what other surprises you'll find collecting seashells or plants/herbs and whose to say its a definite end of the road for future generations but for you its time. Max out 6 skills (Gardening/Florist, Both Cooking Skills, Fishing, Handiness and Painting) Collect all shells and plants/herbs and make remedies. Make furniture from from the work bench. Make simoleons by painting scenery. Get to know a mermaid, dolphin or ranger/bear/hermit. Traits:- Hotheaded, Loves The Outdoors and Clumsy Aspiration:- Botanist, Outdoor Enthusiast or Beach Life. Career:- Freelancer (Painter), Selling collectibles/remedies, Conservationist Careers (Marine or Environmental Branches.), Gardening/Florist or even Odd Jobs.

[kelsiestelting]

Billionaire Romance Stories for the Young at Heart

Whether your an actual YA or love reliving all the excitement of being a teen, there are PLENTY of amazing billionaire romance books for the young at heart to choose from. Billionaire romance splashed onto the scene when E.L. James’s 50 Shades of Grey took off. That trend bled over into clean & wholesome romance, as well as teen & young adult, giving us all the awesome reads we can find today!

What makes up the BEST YA Billionaire Romance?

The Grand Gesture.

Guys. If he’s rich, we want to see it! Say hello to helicopter rides over the city, luxurious dates, and plenty of red roses.

The Heart of Gold.

Even if he’s rich, no one wants to date a snob. He needs to be a gentleman in every sense of the word to truly win our hearts!

I gathered some of my FAVORITE YA billionaire romance books and shared them below. I hope you read and enjoy every single one!

Anne-Marie Meyer

USA Today bestselling author has penned many books, even some adult billionaire books you can get here. However, her YA romance, Misunderstanding the Billionaire’s Heir has topped the Teen & Young Adult Romance charts for months. It’s also the first book in the Sweet Water High multi-author series, which includes my book Road Trip with the Enemy. Here’s a little more about Meyer’s story!

About the Story

He wasn't supposed to be nice. This changes everything. I’m just trying to survive. Mom’s dead. Dad’s gone crazy. And I’m alone. Senior year is about to start and I can’t imagine my life getting any worse. Enter Lucas. The rich, snobby kid who’s been banished here by his parents to, I don’t know, learn how the poor slum it or something. He’s everywhere. Infiltrating my safe places and causing my emotions to spin out of control. If only I can figure out what his angle is, I might actually survive. And then, things change. I begin to realize there’s more depth to him than he’s letting on. I didn’t expect this. What am I going to do? My heart’s already so broken and I’m not sure I can take the chance that I so desperately want to. Losing someone I loved already crushed me once. What if Lucas leaves me too?

Billionaire Academy

Mount Rainier Legacy Academy is a school for children of the rich and famous. It’s even been called “Billionaire Academy” since so many have gone to school there! In this multi-author series, you’ll find teens navigating parental pressure, rigorous academics, and of course, first loves. One of my best author friends, Sally Henson, wrote Don’t Kiss the Class Clown and I absolutely loved getting to know Ally and Ryan in her story! This whole series sounds adorable and is sure to give you all the feels!

Kelsie Stelting

What kind of blogger would I be if I didn’t tell you about my own billionaire Romance? Curvy Girls Can’t Date Billionaires is a stand-alone romance in The Curvy Girl Club, a sweet YA romance series featuring five plus-size heroines. In this story, Jordan, a poor girl attending Emerson Academy on scholarship is forbidden to date the son of the billionaire she and her mom are cleaning house for. Of course, some rules are meant to be broken. ;)

High School Billionaires

Say hello to high school billionaires. Maggie Dallen’s sweet YA romance series is full nerdy hunks, fun heroine’s, and, of course, billionaires! The three books make for great light reading or an entire weekend of binge reading fun!

Some Honorable Mentions…

Okay, so maybe these books aren’t “billionaires” but if you love romance with the rich and famous, you have to check them out.

R.H. Tucker

The Kings of Karmichael series by R.H. Tucker features some hot, talented, and rich rock stars. With four books out and available, there is plenty of material to binge and fall in love with!

 Judy Corry

 Judy Corry is known for her unputdownable YA romance! Several of her books have totally swoonworthy heroes with deep pockets and huge hearts! You can’t go wrong with any of these stories!

Victoria Anders

Being a teen is hard—especially when your best friend moves away and your dating life is nonexistent. But things don’t stay that way in My Life as Marlee. This is a picture-perfect coming of age novel that will make you wish you had your own billionaire boyfriend!

About the Story

Everyone has demons. Some bigger than others. Will love heal the scars caused by her demons?

I’m officially an insane hermit, thanks to my best friend moving 1,000 miles away. Starting my junior year as a total loner was not in my plans. I spend days eating lunch in the library and nights trapped in a nightmare.

When my secret crush asks me out, my entire world changes. Living in Noah’s rich world is so far out of my league, but he eases my rough nights, and I settle in with a new crew of friends.

But it seems things are too good to be true.

As my dating life explodes, my home life heads toward the opposite end of the spectrum, like total implosion with each little detonation taking it deeper and deeper, causing the nightmare to spiral.

Demons like to come back and haunt. Am I strong enough to fight them?

Find great new books to read.

If you struggle finding great YA books to read, let me help take out some of the guesswork! I have several articles to help readers find awesome books in ebook, paperback, and audio! See some of these posts below…

Enemies to Lovers Romance!

Curvy Girl Romance!

Christmas Romance!

Pen Pal Romance!

Football Romance!

[ach-sss-no]

this is my first post of 2022

‘warrior’ is supposed to be merry, who looks different every single time i draw him

[ach-sss-no]

I have already begun to

summon the dwarves

(Tolkientober: quest)

[ach-sss-no]

I wrote a thing, too: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35300734 it’s posted anonymously because prose is really really not my medium. but it felt potentially awkward if by some small chance someone who saw this had also found the fic and I didn’t mention it, and also didn’t mention that I wrote it, and it was obviously the same concept. (it could happen, once i changed my URL and someone thought i was stealing/reposting my own art)

just don’t tell anyone it was me. Anyway, all together now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VePeXzGup0

[ach-sss-no]

tolkientober (prompt list is here!) - prompt “swords”

man, the context of the hobbit changes a little bit when you know bilbo is just hobbitting around with the ultimate mind-destroying evil in his pocket 

[ach-sss-no]

BORN UNDERGROUND GROWN INSIDE A ROCKY WOMB THE EARTH IS OUR CRADLE THE MOUNTAIN SHALL BECOME OUR TOMB

Hee hee, I got caught up on tolkientober (prompt list is here!), prompts: ring, enemy, forest, horses, food, songs

I keep hanging around the edges of this fandom much longer and I’m gonna have to learn how to actually draw beards.

[ach-sss-no]

I’ve been doing Inktober but most of the drawings are relegated to my toyhouse because they were wrapped into oc-tober (not something I really planned to do but I wrote the lists out side by side on the same page and my mind lumps them together when I try to think of things to draw)

But today the prompt was ‘vessel’ and I thought ‘ship in bottle’ and then I thought ‘Bilbo Baggins has a ship in a bottle that he bought at an elf flea market(?) and he’s excitedly showing it to his happy, healthy, untraumatized ward Frodo while talking about the poetry he’s going to write about the boat.’

And meanwhile a few centuries ago, Sméagol found a... oh >:(

[ach-sss-no]

True! actually it’s funny you bring that up, because bilbo’s internal narration there is pretty much ‘Thorin said I could took what I wanted. But he probably didn’t mean the Arkenstone’ and then he takes it anyway

I finished re-reading the hobbit. Forgot about the part where thorin tries to throw bilbo off a cliff and calls him a descendant of rats