To my best friend, Who will never read this. Because I'm a coward.

*Featured on multiple official reading lists* Even in death, Bláthnaid has found no peace. With a character that sounds like she has come straight out of myth, she struggles with a burden which no one in the world knows of but has felt. She is no monster, for she feels it as much as the others, if not more- sorrow... and guilt. Aoife has lived a lonely life. It all changes with an unexpected meeting, which leaves her trying to bring together a family that resolutely stays apart. Nolan has spent years looking after a sister he is forbidden to meet. When famine strikes their little Irish town, he finds himself presented with an opportunity to be with her and he grabs it. A tale of smiles and tears as they all learn to move forward, taking all that life throws at them with courage and hope. Cover by @grabthemonets Edited by @delvaux_ Currently or Previously on the following profile reading lists: Historical Fiction Paranormal Ghost Stories Undiscovered Short Story General Fiction Myth and Legend If you are reading this anywhere other than Wattpad, FictionPress or RoyalRoad, the work has been stolen.

1st Grace Awards, 1st Winter Rose Awards 2019 (Summer) 2nd Nexus Easter 2019 Nominations Award. What does 'tilting to the west' mean? It is the moment we cease to stand upright in who we are, even for a moment, a piece of ourselves for a day.. . a year . . . a lifetime. How? Perhaps a critical comment, gridlock on a life decision, an accident that shrouds you in mists of negativity, the ending of a relationship. No? It might be the death of a dream, personal isolation until you feel glacial; missing home or Mom. Many are battling in the war zone of chronic illness or disability until they don't remember 'Normal' or what 'Me' means. Others struggle to adapt to new roles, positions, or homes; Millions are mourning the emptiness-crater a person's absence has created in their daily lives. The poems within show "tilting" in its various forms, both literal and figurative. This collection includes poetry ranging from free verse to modern Japanese traditions (all written in English) including haiku, senryu, tanka, rengay, and haibun. Why free verse and haiku / Japanese forms? Free verse represents the years and stages while haiku expresses the snapshot moments. Cover Photo Credit: Shutterstock, Inc., Chekmarev Pavel

This is officially where I post writing sketches (polished enough for viewing) and short stories that were inspired by prompts. Since all the work will be rough I might come in once and a while to clean things up a bit. Any constructive criticism, edits, comments on whether you enjoyed it or not etc. are helpful and welcomed with open arms : )

This is a slice of life that was inspired by a History-theme short story contest.

This book will be where you will find updates on my journey to become an author. It will be updated sporadically as I encounter new things, get clients or the like. Please feel free to ask any questions!

Born into a civil war that has torn her country apart for twenty years, Rowan Emerson fights to maintain the fragile peace that's kept the North American Empire from ruin. As the youngest Imperial General in history and the daughter of the Emperor, Rowan is hard pressed to stifle an unexpected rebel invasion before the conflict plunges the whole country into chaos. Joined by rival General and former friend, Damien Montague, Rowan is determined to bring the invasion to an end- and Sam Victor is determined to stop her. Sent as a spy within Empire lines, Sam fights heart and soul for the rebellion's cause, but the battle is always more than meets the eye. Steps haunted by danger from the beginning, his fellow spy, Chyanne Hawking uses all her wiles to avoid of suspicion. Caught in the middle of the clash, civilian Gwen Ash struggles just to keep herself and her family alive. As the Empire retaliates with crushing force, all begin to wonder if the invasion was doomed from the beginning. Will the spies save the Offensive from ruin? Can a single spark awaken the ashes of war? What's more, what will become of the friendship blossoming between Sam and the unwitting General? The stage is set, the pieces are in motion. Who is the real enemy? Is this the Empire's end? Or just the beginning? FORMERLY 'THE GENERAL'S FALL' Featured on @Wattpad-Military-Fiction's Modern Wars Reading List Ranked #1 in Government May 15th, 2018 and June 2nd-June 18th, 2018 Ranked #5 in General August 22nd, 2018 Ranked #325 in Action August 30th, 2018 Ranked #952 in Future December 16, 2019 Begun December 27, 2017 ~ Announced February 21, 2018 ~ Posted April 26, 2018 ~ Completed on December 20, 2019 ~ Completed on Wattpad on December 31, 2020

[Completed Short Story] "Where is nothing?" That was the one thought that hovered with him wherever he went. It was a wonderful, haunting dream. Would it ever come true? Author: Elsaandabanana Status: Completed 2015 Cover: Edited 2017 by Elsaandabanana, photographer unknown