WATTYS 2021 Historical Fiction winner | Writers Of The Past Series. 4000 years ago, in an empire where women were little more than flowers on the wall, one princess cemented her story in history and changed the art of writing for centuries to come. *** Based on the real-life Akkadian princess and high-priestess Enheduanna, this novel explores the life of history's first author. An outspoken visionary with a talent for writing down her deepest emotions, Enheduanna's life is turned upside-down when the god Nanna chooses her to become the high priestess of Ur. As her power in the city of Ur grows, so does her list of enemies. But her own safety is the least of her worries when thousands depend on her to keep the vengeful gods happy, and their land safe. Either way, Enheduanna is not willing to go down without a fight. One way or another, she will carve her own path, and nobody is going to erase her from the pages of history. - part 1 of the Writers Of The Past Series -

If you're a writer struggling to improve your craft, this book can help. It breaks down the basics of a good story and good writing. It'll also provide a few tips on how to stay motivated. There's no magical formula for instantly likable stories, but you can lay a strong foundation for a future full of writing that fulfills you. Success starts in your head. A blend of helpful tips and "chicken soup" for your writer soul.

EDITORS PICK 2020. A new student doesn't think her mother understands how magic works. Inyanga Numbia will be the first in her family to go to Magicians' College, and she's going to find out. "Why doesn't Magicians' College just let anyone in?" "Won't they make more money if they accept everyone?" "If magicians get better jobs, why not send everyone?" These are the kinds of questions one would expect a bright young applicant to ask - but maybe not the second after receiving her acceptance letter. The Constellations stories are infinite, with infinite possibilities: Immortal girls at Magicians' College learn the laws of magic are built on a lie. The inventor of time travel wanted more hours in a day in which to read books. A mother chooses to bring a baby into the world, even though it will drain her immortality. Magician scientists discover the secrets of the universe to make the future brighter. Apartment hunting to get out of the Shade, Cielo and her esposa find the dream flat, but when they turn up to move in, the unit they signed has vanished. When transitioning spells become free, Chiara transitions to female and watches all of Soliara try out the gender with her. A server at a cafe rebels when the boss magician always fails to pay back pay. Bay steals from the till to save up for magic school, but she's addicted to Story, an immersive experience drug, and she'll spend all her solidae to get it. And more. Cover by @blackhazex Highest Rankings: #2 in Contemporary Fantasy 03/19/2020 #2 in YA Fantasy 09/16/2020 #15 in Magicians 09/03/2020 #41 in science-fantasy 09/29/2020 #80 in Urban Fantasy 09/29/2020 #459 in Paranormal 09/16/2020 Fantasy - somewhere over the rainbow. If you love this story, help me rank in the Fantasy category by givin' me a star at each chapter's end!

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There was once four frogs who lived in a small pond, deep in the forest. The first three frogs were large and happy, but not the fourth frog. Todd was rather petite, usually squeaked when he croaked, and desired nothing more than to be a true hero. Which is why the day a golden ball bounced through the ferns and came crashing into their own murky pond, Todd thought he might finally have his chance. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Cover art by @StrangerSight

A City of Assassins. A Country of Enemies. A Dance till Death. What could possibly go wrong? The oncoming of the mist was greatly awaited in Spiritfalls. The declaration that the Ball was neigh. This annual Masquerade was a historian's delight; Elites, Dresses, and Dancing. But beyond the exquisite drapes loomed lies, behind the ornate masks lay a warrior, underneath the warrior was an aching urge for revenge. ---- Avyanna Irvine, a strong-willed, determined girl longs to break free of her monotonous life. With her father a martyr and her brother an unresolved mystery, she aches to unravel the secrets of the Crown. Truth must be unveiled, come what may. Cover by the amazing @-decepted

What if one day someone told you about a distant past? Worse, it's something you never knew you had. In the world of bitchy princesses, stuck-up rich guys and the constant pressure to be perfect, Charlotte knew perfectly well where she stands and was never moved by any of these. Everything was going well, until someone came and ruined it. Because of him, she discovers..she's not who she thought she was.

Rythym And Poetry.

"𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒔𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒚, 𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒕." This is a collection of short poetry. It elaboratly explains the emotional trauma and heartache one goes through after a failed relationship. Warning: It is extremely sad and may trigger you.

"Gotta cut the head of the snake, then, I'm a ghost." +++ 006 was a title. Phoenix was a code name. W.A.T.E.R. was an agency. Fire-Bird was a criminal empire. What if you met the right one, under the wrong circumstances? Phoenix, They think they can catch him - Dream on! Leader of the biggest mob in Asia and Europe, An untouchable criminal. Agent 006 A spy, an assassin. Choose wrong and you're gone, Be it a villain or a vigilante. "Get close to him, the main fundamental to all human relationships is trust, that is what you're after. Join his gang, gain his trust and destroy him." We don't pick who we fall in love with and it never happens as it should. +++