WattCon is back - and it's bigger and better than ever! Returning LIVE this November, our premier global writing event is set to be a packed day of connection, inspiration, and celebration. And it's all happening right in the heart of Los Angeles. Join us in person and virtually at the Loews Hollywood Hotel on November 19th, 2022 to celebrate stories and the people who tell them. Whether you're attending to see your favorite Creator in a meet-and-greet, take part in workshops, or sit in on a compelling panel discussion, you'll come away with motivation, mentorship, and a renewed passion for your craft. Plus, we'll also be capping off the night with a live celebration of the Watty Awards! Can't make it in person? Not to worry. We'll have registration available for online tickets so you can connect and celebrate with the community no matter where you are in the world. Stay tuned for more information. Tickets go on sale in July!

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"Weeping with an Ancient God" is a novella set in July 1842 in the Marquesas Islands. Melvill, the protagonist, jumps ship from the whaler Acushnet into a wild, savage and exotically beautiful land. Melvill contemplates his dangerous present, sad past and wholly uncertain future on an island teeming with cannibals. The novella, which was named a Best Book of 2015 by Chicago Book Review, is based on the real-life adventures of author Herman Melville ("Moby-Dick") when he was a young seaman. "Weeping with an Ancient God" is also available in print, Kindle and Nook editions from Twelve Winters Press. The print edition includes illustrations by Adam G. Perschbacher and an interview with the author by Beth Gilstrap. Visit tedmorrissey.com and twelvewinters.com for full details, including information about the author's other books of fiction: the novels "Men of Winter" and "An Untimely Frost," and the novelette "Figures in Blue." The cover image for "Weeping" is courtesy photographer Corrie Scott -- visit at corriescott.net. CONTENT WARNING: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Read at your own discretion.

As a princess who's sunk a yacht and been caught kissing popstars, Nina doesn't seem ready to ascend the throne. But when she's told to fake date Prince Felipe to fix her reputation, Nina decides to do things her own way to become queen - even if it means breaking the rules. ***** There are only two reasons why Nina would come back home to Cincamarre - one, if Auntie Delia promises to stop butting into her business, two, if her father died and she was made queen. Unfortunately for her, it was the second thing that brought her home. Her aunt, the regent, says she's ill prepared for the throne, but Nina doesn't think dating Felipe, the Prince of Concordia, is a good solution, even if he's ridiculously handsome. As always, Nina wants to do things differently, and this time she's ready to learn the ropes of her new role and make it hers. But is the monarchy ready for Queen Nina? "A crazy fun and hilarious royalty romance!" - Carmen Ho @ HQ [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

After a car accident leaves Kaden Bretton temporarily blind, Isla Moore struggles to break up with him while disguised as his girlfriend, who died in the crash. ***** Isla Moore has been in love with Kaden Bretton since he taught her how to slow dance on her sixteenth birthday. Now, four years later, she jumps at the chance to help him after a terrible car accident leaves him temporarily blind -- by agreeing to break up with him while disguised as his girlfriend, Evangeline, so he never has to find out she died in the crash. But will she be able to stick to the plan even after he starts falling for her? Or will the truth about her identity and the reason she lied to him destroy their chance at forever? ***** Cover by @lydiahephzibah.

A honeymoon should be one of the most romantic experiences of your life. For Emilee Sanders, it was - it just wasn't with her husband. ***** An anxious paralegal finds herself where no bride should be on the week of her wedding. Single. Stuck taking a honeymoon alone, Emilee Sanders finds herself trapped at a Bali beach resort that's spilling with couples and romance. However, she's not the only single person on this beach. Mysterious and gorgeous Logan Hodge, a newly graduated physician, is on his own solo vacation to escape realities from back home. Shielding their true identities from each other, the two create new ones as Emmy and Hodge - a couple celebrating their honeymoon. The two weeks of steamy, romantic bliss should end with no more than fake names and lone trips home to their real lives, but life may have more in store for them. Content/Trigger Warning: the story contains scenes of mature sexual content and possibly triggering content around rape. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

(UNDER HEAVY EDITING) Elizabeth Pollard, daughter of Captain George Pollard, is an unusually talented girl who lives for adventure and excitement. After being asked to join the Whaleship Essex, her life as she knew it would change forever after being assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. Through thick and thin, panic and despair, starvation and thirst, love and lust, what will happen as the story of Moby Dick unfolds and what will happen to the once innocent girl of New England as she does the unthinkable to stay alive. [Do not copy this fanfic onto other pages and sites or I will feed you to Moby Dick] DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the original characters used in this story. They are the property of their creators.

Hold on to your hats and harpoons, ye landlubbers, and set your sails for the greatest sea yarn since Jonah. * A tale of daring, devils, and death, Moby Dick is one whale story! Come aboard the Pequod, hoist the anchor, and ride the written waves of one of America's greatest novels

"Moby-Dick" tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab has one purpose on this voyage: to seek out Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg, which now drives Ahab to take revenge.

A red rose... Rosabella-Luna has always dreamt of true love. She never thinks to look for it for herself and settles with that of fairy tales. She lives in a musical theatre with her father due to an inability to pay the bills for their home on time. They take care of the theatre and help out with the productions within. A haunted phantom... Derik has never interacted with anyone near his age before. In fact, the only people he has ever met were his parents and their servants. He came from a filthy rich family. What separates him from the other rich boys is that he is far from good looking. Derik was born with a facial deformity and lives alone with a few servants. Destinies entwined... What happens when the home Derik isolates himself in is across the street from a musical theatre? What happens when Rosabella-Luna explores the abandoned mansion across the street? Friendship, love, and more lie within. What happens when the fates of A Rose and A Phantom are forever combined?