I suppose I'll use the free space to talk a little about the inspirations of Bloodseeker. The story very-much takes after classic "save the prince(ss)" tales, though I also mixed a lot of the revenge plot elements from The Count of Monte Cristo. Also Osvald's story from Octopath 2.
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I suppose I'll use the free space to talk a little about the inspirations of Bloodseeker. The story very-much takes after classic "save the prince(ss)" tales, though I also mixed a lot of the revenge plot elements from The Count of Monte Cristo. Also Osvald's story from Octopath 2.
Missed one yesterday, oops. The cast of Bloodseeker, well... I won't spoil anything too seriously, but let's just say that they keep in touch by the end...
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Missed one yesterday, oops. The cast of Bloodseeker, well... I won't spoil anything too seriously, but let's just say that they keep in touch by the end...
Due to character limits, I decided to have the cast of Bloodseeker talk about each other in a Notepad document. Keep in mind that there are other party members that join later, but including them would be spoilery, so...
Due to character limits, I decided to have the cast of Bloodseeker talk about each other in a Notepad document. Keep in mind that there are other party members that join later, but including them would be spoilery, so...
One thing I have to often remind myself is: "Progress is progress." Sometimes it feels like my book is going nowhere when I have to spend extended periods of time on rewrites, but that in and of itself is moving the story slowly towards completion.
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One thing I have to often remind myself is: "Progress is progress." Sometimes it feels like my book is going nowhere when I have to spend extended periods of time on rewrites, but that in and of itself is moving the story slowly towards completion.
Well, as it happens, Stormsail already runs a smuggling operation. He'd probably get up to some similar illicit business outside the world of Bloodseeker Runa wouldn't be half-bad at running a security firm... As for Odd? He'd be terrible at RUNNING a business, but COULD be a manager...
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Well, as it happens, Stormsail already runs a smuggling operation. He'd probably get up to some similar illicit business outside the world of Bloodseeker Runa wouldn't be half-bad at running a security firm... As for Odd? He'd be terrible at RUNNING a business, but COULD be a manager...
For the cast of Bloodseeker, let's say...
Odd: Probably a rat. Swift, nimble, still vicious.
Runa: A hawk. Noble and fierce, but with clipped wings...
Stormsail: Definitely some kind of predatory fish, like a pike. Strong and deadly, but not the biggest in the sea...
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For the cast of Bloodseeker, let's say...
Odd: Probably a rat. Swift, nimble, still vicious.
Runa: A hawk. Noble and fierce, but with clipped wings...
Stormsail: Definitely some kind of predatory fish, like a pike. Strong and deadly, but not the biggest in the sea...
I suppose it would be a sitcom about a group of wildly clashing personalities all forced to live in the same house/apartment building and trying to make it work, somehow. IDK, I admit that I've never watched many sitcoms.
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I suppose it would be a sitcom about a group of wildly clashing personalities all forced to live in the same house/apartment building and trying to make it work, somehow. IDK, I admit that I've never watched many sitcoms.
Honestly, I don't think anyone in the cast of Bloodseeker would be able to cook anything particularly complex. Captain Stormsail might be the only one there with more than bare-bones culinary knowledge and it's limited mostly to fish, so I guess it's seafood for Friendsgiving.
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Honestly, I don't think anyone in the cast of Bloodseeker would be able to cook anything particularly complex. Captain Stormsail might be the only one there with more than bare-bones culinary knowledge and it's limited mostly to fish, so I guess it's seafood for Friendsgiving.
I suppose meeting @acureforliving.bsky.social at a con was a fairly memorable experience. It was pretty fun getting to just chill and talk with a fellow fantasy fanatic.
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I suppose meeting @acureforliving.bsky.social at a con was a fairly memorable experience. It was pretty fun getting to just chill and talk with a fellow fantasy fanatic.
Of the cast of Bloodseeker, Odd is definitely the face, being a Seeker and all. As for the voice... I suppose Runa would be the best fit, considering she's by far the most rational member of the group (though that's not a super high bar to clear...)
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Of the cast of Bloodseeker, Odd is definitely the face, being a Seeker and all. As for the voice... I suppose Runa would be the best fit, considering she's by far the most rational member of the group (though that's not a super high bar to clear...)
Of the cast of Bloodseeker... That's kind of tricky. Odd is probably the most street-smart, but Runa is definitely the most book-smart. If there's a contender for 'wisest,' I'd probably give it to Sten.
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Of the cast of Bloodseeker... That's kind of tricky. Odd is probably the most street-smart, but Runa is definitely the most book-smart. If there's a contender for 'wisest,' I'd probably give it to Sten.
Not totally sure who's I'm supposed to comment on, exactly, but here's a fun fact about Hyo, the setting of Bloodseeker: it's meant to be a unique blend of Norse and Himalayan culture, and I'm sure readers will be able to identify aspects of both.
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Not totally sure who's I'm supposed to comment on, exactly, but here's a fun fact about Hyo, the setting of Bloodseeker: it's meant to be a unique blend of Norse and Himalayan culture, and I'm sure readers will be able to identify aspects of both.
For the cast of Bloodseeker
Odd-Most bitter ex
Runa-Most traumatized soldier
Stormsail-Cockiest criminal
There are more characters but I want to keep it to the 'starting party' for now.
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For the cast of Bloodseeker
Odd-Most bitter ex
Runa-Most traumatized soldier
Stormsail-Cockiest criminal
There are more characters but I want to keep it to the 'starting party' for now.
Oh, that's a tough one. Hmm... Following up from day 15, I honestly do think there's something interesting in the idea of Bloodseeker's cast having a heavy metal band. Odd getting kicked out of his old band and having to form a new one with people he doesn't like... Could be neat.
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Oh, that's a tough one. Hmm... Following up from day 15, I honestly do think there's something interesting in the idea of Bloodseeker's cast having a heavy metal band. Odd getting kicked out of his old band and having to form a new one with people he doesn't like... Could be neat.
I'd say one lesson of note is the simple value of authors supporting each other as a community. We're all trying to live our lives by chasing our passions, and it doesn't necessarily have to be a competition.
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I'd say one lesson of note is the simple value of authors supporting each other as a community. We're all trying to live our lives by chasing our passions, and it doesn't necessarily have to be a competition.
Oh, if the crew of Bloodseeker were to form a band, it would probably be something like "Lingering Scars." And yes, it would probably be a Metal band.
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Oh, if the crew of Bloodseeker were to form a band, it would probably be something like "Lingering Scars." And yes, it would probably be a Metal band.
Oof. Kind of hard to name just one, but I do think I need to give a shoutout to @bookspotlight.bsky.social. Kind of a cornerstone of the author community here on Bluesky, putting in as much effort to promo other authors as much as herself.
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Oof. Kind of hard to name just one, but I do think I need to give a shoutout to @bookspotlight.bsky.social. Kind of a cornerstone of the author community here on Bluesky, putting in as much effort to promo other authors as much as herself.
In Bloodseeker, I'd say the first major instance is when the protagonists are all seated around in a campfire in the aftermath of a big battle. I won't get into heavy spoilers, but it's the first time the group really starts to come together in spite of their differences.
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In Bloodseeker, I'd say the first major instance is when the protagonists are all seated around in a campfire in the aftermath of a big battle. I won't get into heavy spoilers, but it's the first time the group really starts to come together in spite of their differences.
The protagonist of Bloodseeker, Odd, would probably just have to try to hide a body himself... But if he HAD to rely on anyone in the group, it would probably be Captain Stormsail, who has most likely hidden bodies before.
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The protagonist of Bloodseeker, Odd, would probably just have to try to hide a body himself... But if he HAD to rely on anyone in the group, it would probably be Captain Stormsail, who has most likely hidden bodies before.
I've had the privilege of meeting fellow writers at conventions before and it's usually a pretty pleasant experience. That said, I've had the privilege of making a couple friends here, too.
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I've had the privilege of meeting fellow writers at conventions before and it's usually a pretty pleasant experience. That said, I've had the privilege of making a couple friends here, too.
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Though the cast of Bloodseeker is rather dysfunctional, I'd say the one who does the best job of actually holding everyone together is the prince... Though he's rather struggling to hold HIMSELF together by the time the party finds him...
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Though the cast of Bloodseeker is rather dysfunctional, I'd say the one who does the best job of actually holding everyone together is the prince... Though he's rather struggling to hold HIMSELF together by the time the party finds him...
I mean, I suppose the best advice I can give is just trying to get to know fellow authors who interest you and checking out their works if/when you have the opportunity.
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I mean, I suppose the best advice I can give is just trying to get to know fellow authors who interest you and checking out their works if/when you have the opportunity.
The cast of Bloodseeker are at their best when they have a mutual goal to strive for. Despite all their difference, these guys bring out the best in each other when they can focus on a shared cause.
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The cast of Bloodseeker are at their best when they have a mutual goal to strive for. Despite all their difference, these guys bring out the best in each other when they can focus on a shared cause.