#thewoodwitchsdaughter

[kate-seger-author]

Happy #onelinewednesday ! #amwriting #thewoodwitchsdaughter #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ow9SUnPWL/?igshid=1ppbkcyrdjnoh

[kate-seger-author]

Let's do something a little different today and do a World Building Wednesday post again. We've seen the Greenwood, where Arianette begins our tale, so lets step into the Broken Lands, Muírgan's seat of power. The Broken Lands were once home to the Court of Dreams, a land where Fae, Mortal, and Elven kind were all welcomed as equals. During the Culling, when Ereda, Empress of the Court of Shadows, and her allies sought to eradicate the Elves and Mortals, the Dream Fae stood with the Elves against her. Many say that Ereda destroyed the Court of Dreams and their famous Crystal City as vengeance for them taking up arms against her. This is propaganda spread by the Court of Shadows. In fact, it was the Elves and the Dreamers who destroyed the Court, draining all the magic from the land to seal the Veil and protect the Mortals in Onerth. Though the land is ravaged and hostile, Muírgan and her host of surviving Elves have been using their powerful magic to restore it, in the hopes that one day it will be the capital of their new empire. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #thewoodwitchsdaughter #worldbuilding #writingcommunity #worldbuilderwednesday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OVNxvAo7U/?igshid=6xjmal1y8ix0

[kate-seger-author]

#thewoodwitchsdaughter Chapter 3 is now available to all my Patreon Supporters! This is a long one, and I might ultimately wind up slashing it in half... but for now, curl up with a mug of tea or cocoa or a glass of wine (I don't judge 😘) and check out Arianette's first day in the Ethereal Realms! Want to check it out but not a supporter yet? Just sign up as a supporter, Tiers start at just $1 per month! I'll probably post some bonus content... either a short story or an excerpt from Heart and Soul - A Eros and Psyche Retelling later tonight for anyone Fae Tier or higher 😘 https://www.patreon.com/posts/32425456 #patreonsupport #patreon #darkfantasy #paranormalromance #faeries #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LuSvNgdLQ/?igshid=rmfthf8yj7ei

[kate-seger-author]

Happy #teasertuesday #dreamers ! Anyone who has ever suffered a panic attack or struggled with social anxiety is totally going to "get" what Arianette is going through in this scene from the masquerade held in her honor! The room was too warm and far too loud. Arianette felt as if the press of bodies was closing in on her, threatening to crush and trample her. She was a creature of the forest, she hadn't been raised in halls like this and the cramped pressure of all these people with their prying eyes and booming voices filled her with anxiety. Her heart felt as if it were fluttering too fast in her chest and she was struggling just to breathe. Heat rose in her cheeks as stars began to sparkle in her field of vision. She glanced around desperately. Varik was still busy with the Merman. Guest of honor or not, Arianette had to get out of the smoky cramped hall before she blacked out. She could feel the dark panic rising up in her, threatening to crack wide open and overtake her. She slunk into the shadows left beneath the silver wall sconces, making her way towards the nearest exit. "Excuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry," she mumbled as she shoved past partygoers without looking at them, keeping her eyes downcast and trying to maintain steady breathing. The more polite Fae tossed curious glances in her direction, others stared openly at her as if she were some alien thing. This only intensified the panic that was rising up to choke her. Finally, she reached the door in the back of the hall and burst through it, slamming it closed behind her. She sunk down to her knees, eyes closed, inhaling and exhaling deeply, trying to sink into the rhythm of her breath and calm herself. As she knelt, head tipped back, she got the strange sensation that she was not alone. The hairs on her neck stood up and her skin began to tingle. She could sense the soft swell of magic riding the air. She opened her eyes and found him standing there before her. Braedin. "Enjoying the gardens?" He asked casually, squatting down to her eye level. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #thewoodwitchsdaughter #panicattack #socialanxiety #introvert #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Lj43nAhSP/?igshid=j7uq5yvxafum

[kate-seger-author]

#thewoodwitchsdaughter Chapter 2 up on Patreon for my Patrons! This is a short one, which is why I'm posting it so soon after chapter 1. Don't get too used to it 🤣🤣🤣 #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #wip #writingcommunity #darkfantasy #paranormalromance https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HegXQAIky/?igshid=11l6x64psu39n

[kate-seger-author]

Shout out to @vtecken.novels for becoming my first Patreon Supporter! I'll be offering exclusive content like early access to complete chapters of The Wood Witch's Daughter, early access to my Prequel Novella "Sister of the Shadows", short stories, poems, and MORE on my Patreon site! Hop on over to check it out! All funds from patronage will go towards copy/content editing, a publicity package, an ISBN, and other costs associated with publishing. Link in Bio and Comments. #patreon #support #darkfantasy #faeries #thewoodwitchsdaughter #paranormalromance #supporters #amwriting #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/B57s_zLgVrZ/?igshid=14qghx4ijg1vo

[kate-seger-author]

"I propose a deal," Varik  announced, his voice as as slick as oil and as sweet as spun sugar. Arianette stiffened. Striking a bargain with the Fae was not something to undertake lightly.  "No tricks," Arianette warned, narrowing her eyes.  "No tricks." Varik agreed. "On my honor." He raised his right hand and placed it on his heart.  "What are the stipulations of this deal?" He would need to be very specific and she would need to weigh his words carefully, alert to potential loopholes.  "You stay here, in the Sky Court, until we can determine if you are the wood witch's daughter who was prophesied." His lip quirked up in a mischievous little smile. "If we determine you are not, Lorna will deliver you safely home." He paused, obviously for dramatic effect. Arianette quelled the impulse to roll her eyes.  "But… if you are the one, then you will stay and weather the storm. As my Lady Consort." He said it so offhandedly that Arianette thought she surely must have misheard him. Even Lorna looked shocked as she blinked, slack jawed, at Varik.  #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #fae #faeries #bargains #paranormalromance #fantasy #thewoodwitchsdaughter https://www.instagram.com/p/B56v2fOg5tT/?igshid=e4a1nsv4d5hn

[kate-seger-author]

It's Monday Dreamers! Dont worry. I'm not going to go off on one of the those "it's the dawn of a brand new week! Carpe the diem" things. Because, personally, I despise Mondays 🤷‍♀️ #realtalk. BUT I do like our #MCMONDAY posts, and today I'm excited to introduce you to a character who becomes one of Arianette's closest friends. Ever notice how healthy platonic female friendships seem to barely exist in fantasy books? Well... Girls have female friends in this book! So without further adieu, I present: Lorna Blackburn A Shadow Fae Sorceress, Lorna is the sister of Ereda Blackburn, High Priestess of the Shadow Court. Forced to seek refuge in the Skye Court after refusing to help Ereda harness Elven magic to create an undead army, Lorna is estranged from her family and her people. Always clad in black robes, with bat-like wings, and rune tattoos, she also has creepy abilities like pulling a shadow cloak around herself to disappear... and creating shadowy vortexes. Yet, Lorna's appearance is deceiving. Despite being raised in the brutal Shadow Court, she is a studious, optimistic, gentle soul who would rather heal than harm, speaks several ancient languages, and prefers to translate elven poetry rather than conjure up demons. Lorna is obsessed with Ancient Prophecies and the history of the Ethereal Realms prior to Fae subjugation. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #nanowrimo #workinprogress #wip #thewoodwitchsdaughter #writersofig https://www.instagram.com/p/B53hSBsAxG5/?igshid=129yxkqcnxoqb

[kate-seger-author]

Today, the dark places where even when the sun was at its zenith shadows pervaded, had called to her. Tonight was the Rite, and the people of Onerth would celebrate the sealing of the Veil. It was a bittersweet ceremony, for so many had perished both in Onerth and in the Ethereal Realms when that portal to the other world had been closed off. By nightfall, the forest would be full of townsfolk, singing their praise to the Goddess for releasing them from the tyranny of the Fae. Nightfires would blaze, somber words would be spoken into the flames. The Veil was said to be thin on this night… so the people would hold a vigil of flame to the Goddess, praying that the binding would hold for another year.  #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #thewoodwitchsdaughter #writersofig #paranormalromance #writercommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xjhaoArx5/?igshid=ven037nhx7on

[kate-seger-author]

Happy #onelinewednesday! #thewoodwitchsdaughter #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #writersofig #paranormalromance https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qPp4eAB51/?igshid=1ujen8wo18kha

[kate-seger-author]

💗 lol I only wrote 388 words today... but that's better than 0 and tomorrow is another day. Plus some elements I was really struggling to make work are starting to finally feel like they're falling into place. #amwritingfantasy #thewoodwitchsdaughter #keepgoing #writersofig https://www.instagram.com/p/B5mBEwFgWgA/?igshid=re999gqmycyk

[kate-seger-author]

Happy #mcmonday tonight I have the pleasure of introducing you to the very enigmatic Múirgan Viviana! Muírgan Viviana The last of the Royal Elven bloodline, Muírgan has been in hiding in the desecrated lands that were once known as the Court of Dreams. She is ancient, perhaps the oldest being in the Ethereal Lands. The self-proclaimed Queen of Nothing, while Múirgan has not directly interfered with the dealings of the Fae Courts thus far, she has been working on a grand scheme to return the Ethereal Lands to Elven rule since the days of the Culling. Powerful and calculating, Múirgan is an extremely enigmatic figure whose intentions are always veiled in mystery and prophecy. Her familiar form is a black raven with green eyes. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #paranormalromance #elves #thewoodwitchsdaughter https://www.instagram.com/p/B5l7HetAjDB/?igshid=11c05dpnw9oxa

[kate-seger-author]

What was she afraid of? The runes were misery. The ruins were anguish. The runes were horror. They crawled all over her body as she slept, new glyphs etching themselves in her skin every night. Her dreams were restless things, full of a half remembered life… her mother, but not as she recalled her from her human life… her mother the elf. And then there was the willowy lavender eyed man in a crystal circlet and violet robes. Her father? Something in her head and heart told her that this was true, but if so, why did she have no other memories of him? Why just these few fleeting glimpses of him touching her mother upon the cheek, of him sitting upon a throne? #thewoodwitchsdaughter #fantasy #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #repressedmemories #memories #writersofig https://www.instagram.com/p/B5jB4ZcAjGw/?igshid=1d8yjfwz7hobx

[kate-seger-author]

#playlist song #7 is Flux by Ellie Goulding. This song is another anthem of sorts. Arianette is badly torn between the two men in her life... Varik and Braedin... this song kind of embodies her confusion and uncertainty. Braedin is so stable and sturdy, her rock... but Varik strikes an undeniable passion unlike anything she has ever experienced before. Her emotions are in a constant state of flux when she thinks about her relationships with both of them. #nanowrimo2019 #thewoodwitchsdaughter #characters #lovetriangle #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writersofig #writercommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iWfdlAfVe/?igshid=aqxhg2cd5wkq

[kate-seger-author]

Kind of a sad day in the Life of Kate today. We had to put our little 17 year old kitty to sleep 😭😭😭 So I'm gonna roll with a little bit of a more uplifting #soundtrack choice to share today. #nanowrimo2019 #amwriting #writingplaylist #writersofig #thewoodwitchsdaughter #fantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/B5fvs2WAP-A/?igshid=576vhwyre3o8

[kate-seger-author]

Time for another #playlist track! #4 is Tides of Time by @epicaofficial . It's another one that gets played on repeat a lot. It's a little dreamy, a little melancholic, and just so #epic ... basically everything a dark fantasy needs for inspiration. #nanowrimo2019 #thewoodwitchsdaughter #writinglife #writingplaylist #writercommunity #darkfantasy #amwriting #workinprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/B5b1XJ_Ayso/?igshid=1rq9f38eyjwbd