E. S. Elias, Author

As my November challenge comes to an end, I want to alert my readers that this project is not yet finished. I've only just scratched the surface.
          
          Additionally, there are projects I announced this year that I still would like to write, but I have to revisit them and make some changes so they can better suit the direction God is taking me. This doesn't necessarily mean I am including my faith in everything I write, it just means making sure my writing glorifies Him above everything.
          
          Needless to say, I do have some really cool ideas up my sleeve.  There is a hint or five in my profile banner... Plus there are projects on there from nearly 10 years ago that I would still love to share. And a little something new alongside my current WIP.
          
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Trying to decide if I want to post my current WIP as I complete chapters or not ... I do desire feedback, I just ... I feel like I don't get much of an audience outside of ONC months.

Speaking of this story, I would love to know:
          There is a Cinderella-esque feel to the first part of the story, and it fades in the second half. It also has an elemental "magic" system. I wonder if anyone feels like it shares the same vibes as another book and/or TV series that could serve as a reader magnet. Comp-titles.
          
          I've probably asked this before, but it was forever ago and I don't have time to scroll my profile feed for the original post lol
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/169030303
          
          @everyone

I'm doing a thing.
          
          I recently announced my writing challenge goal(s) for November and you can read about that here: https://thewrimoblog.substack.com/p/lets-try-this-again-shall-we
          
          I'm rewarding myself with something I should have done ages ago.
          
          A printed "draft" copy of my first full-length fantasy book, The Queen's Host, originally known to my early/OG readers as "Anerathian Princess".
          
          I may never get back to this book or the series, but it is what got me into pursuing fantasy writing. And just for fun, its going to have the cover it's had for the last several. I'm not putting it for sale anywhere, its just for me.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/169030303

Question for all of you amazing peeps!:
          
          When it comes to how a story is told/read, do you find yourself more drawn to First-person (past or present tense) or Third person (more commonly written in past tense)?
          
          I ask because there have been a few stories I've written (none that I've shared online) that I've written in Third-person, present tense. It's a very different way to read, and its not unheard of, but its usually just a chapter or two. Whereas I have written a complete novella.

Following up on my cozy question the other day: That's the vibe I try to go for in my writing. Something you can read that makes you feel as if you're wrapped in a floofy warm blanket with a nice cup of tea or cocoa.

Question for the people who may know better than me:
          When you hear the term cozy, what comes to your mind?
          
          @Everyone

Just gonna drop this here because I think its fun!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/402694300-the-royals-of-unara-a-series-companion-guide

Okay, I've got some news and updates for a few things:
          
          1) I'm participating in the RDC (Rough Draft Challenge by Sarra Cannon at Heart Breathings) and I've posted my challenge details in form of a new book, with my official title: A Dance with Time. This is going to be a whimsical, romantic time-travel adventure, with Outlander meets Howl's Moving Castle vibes, but with Christian inspired themes. If you are interested in following me along for progress updates, I will be sharing those in #TheWriMoBlog newsletter (and daily mini-vlogs on my TikTok under the same username @/TheWriMoBlog.
          
          2) At this time, I stepped back from my Romeo & Juliet inspired project, for now. I do not know if I'll still draft it this calendar year, so I'll be removing it (temporarily) until I know what I want to do with it.
          
          3) Prince Oskar of Unara has been talking to me again. I want to focus on my RDC and Preptober, but ... what if I told you there is another story I want to write that counts as a companion/sequel to my #ONC2024 novella THE GIRL WITH SCARS? Additionally, I have a companion chronicle that compiles all of Oskar's research and notes during his encounters with the amazing creatures in THE UNICORN'S BLESSING. Not to mention another companion novella following his twin brother, Crown Prince Erasmus. Does this interest anyone or would I be writing it for myself?
          
          4) The superhero project I was talking about over the summer, definitely not happening this year.
          
          5) I am not writing these two projects this year, but I have a Jack Frost inspired romantasy, and another one with characters coded for AtLA fans. I hope to revisit these projects in 2026. We'll see.
          
          6) WHEN STARS BREAK - this WIP is on hold for the time being.
          
          7) Finally,  the end of every year is usually when I realize I need to just take a long break until the new year, but all of these things remain on my mind right now.

Monthly check-in ♥
          
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          P.S. Hint: Cover reveal ... x5