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    Connect with me on Pinterest!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 21 May 2019 / No Comments

    I have been wanting to get involved in the Pinterest community FOREVER, but only now have I finally gotten around to setting up my account. I’d love to connect with all of you on this platform, so come tell me about your own Pinterest experiences, and take a peek at the boards that I’m constructing! →

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    What makes a book cover a GOOD book cover?

    Rebecca Alasdair / 14 September 2018 / No Comments

    I am an unapologetic cover snob. When it comes to books, one way to catch my eye is to dress them up in pretty clothes. But what, exactly, makes a book cover a GOOD book cover? This is my take on it all! >>

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    How to make a “mock cover” for your WIP

    Rebecca Alasdair / 5 September 2018 / No Comments

    One of my favourite things to do—and one of my favourite ways to procrastinate from actually writing—is to create "mock covers" for my WIPs...and today I share the process I use when crafting them! Do you make covers for your WIPs? >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: Germany

    Rebecca Alasdair / 23 July 2018 / No Comments

    My “Grand Tour of Europe” draws to a close with a quick-as-lightning 3 day stop in southern Germany. Take a look at my final few pictures and the books that made the cut! >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: Italy

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 July 2018 / No Comments

    The fourth and penultimate leg of my "Grand Tour of Europe" involved an 11 day journey through the wonderful Italy. Find out where I went and the books I displayed at each site!! >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: Switzerland

    Rebecca Alasdair / 9 July 2018 / No Comments

    The all-too-brief third stage of my "Grand Tour of Europe" saw me through the alpine regions of Switzerland. Check out some of the grand scenery and its associated bookish themes! >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: France

    Rebecca Alasdair / 6 July 2018 / No Comments

    The second leg of my "Grand Tour of Europe" took me through France, from the WW1 battlefields of the north to the Alps in the east. See some of the spectacular places I've visited...and the books they remind me of. >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: London

    Rebecca Alasdair / 28 June 2018 / No Comments

    And so, like Monty and Percy and Felicity, I embark on my very own "Grand Tour of Europe"! To celebrate this long-awaited trip, I share with you some photos of the places I've visited to date...but these are "tourist" photos with a twist... >>

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    How to make character portraits with Rinmaru Games

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 June 2018 / No Comments

    Unlike some very fortunate writers, I am NOT also a drawer. This has been a cause for frustration when it comes to sketching my characters, but I have FINALLY found a way to bring my brain children to life! In this post, learn how to create anime portraits of your characters with Rinmaru Games. >>

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    I’m now on Instagram!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 11 March 2018 / No Comments

    I've finally got around to making myself an Instagram account, @rebeccaalasdair. Find out more about my profile and share your own with me! >>

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Line edits are in! Wish me luck as I dive into the Line edits are in! Wish me luck as I dive into them over the next few weeks and polish this book off. 😅

There's still plenty of work to do to get it ready for publication, but it finally feels like I'm creeping closer!

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Happy 1st birthday to the bestest writing buddy a Happy 1st birthday to the bestest writing buddy a girl could ask for 💜🥳

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Say hello to Tora Kolmarden, a key character in th Say hello to Tora Kolmarden, a key character in the #GracebornSeries...

...or don't. You might want to run and hide, actually. Most people do when they hear Tora's name. She's something of an enforcer for the Council of Eight: cold, ruthless to the point of cruelty, and her tongue is as sharp as her blades.

But this death-wielding warrior has her reasons. She has her secrets, her hidden dreams. And her arc throughout the series is not what you might expect. I can't wait for you to meet her in book 1, "Blood of Old", in (hopefully) 2026!

Another big thank you to the talented @sophielouisedraws for capturing Tora so perfectly!! 🤩

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Are you ready? There's only one more sleep until m Are you ready? There's only one more sleep until my next piece of character art is revealed! 😱

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Q is for qava! 👇 In today's post on the A to Q is for qava! 👇 

In today's post on the A to Z of worldbuilding elements in the #GracebornSeries, I wanted to talk about food and drink in fantasy novels.

Do you enjoy seeing new types of food or drink—or even new names for known types of food or drink—in the books you read? I find it adds a certain richness and depth to the worldbuilding in fantasy fiction.

I haven't been all that creative in my own epic fantasy series, but I have come up with a drink called "qava", which you may note bears a striking resemblance to coffee... 🤣☕️

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I love these two, and we all have my beta readers I love these two, and we all have my beta readers to thank for this particular exchange 😁

Tora and Kael from the #GracebornSeries are like ice and fire personality-wise, but deep down, where it matters most, they have very similar values. Beta reader feedback on book 1 indicated I needed to flesh out their relationship more, which has led to a new scene featuring my favourite interaction between the two.

I can't wait to see what future readers think of these two! In some ways, they had my betas divided 😂

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Do you want to be the first to see my next piece o Do you want to be the first to see my next piece of character art?

I am so excited to share the incredible job @sophielouisedraws has done to bring a key secondary character from the #GracebornSeries to life! But you'll have to wait a few more weeks 😉

If you want to skip the queue, sign up to my author newsletter (link in bio) before next Tuesday because my subscribers will get an exclusive sneak preview!!

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Do you love a hot mess of an MC who is reckless, i Do you love a hot mess of an MC who is reckless, impulsive, and sometimes (often) outright rude?

Kael, the other MC of the #GracebornSeries, was found abandoned as a 10-year-old kid and adopted by Asa's family. He has some issues, and his walls are sky-high, but once you get through them, he'll kill for you. He'll even die for you.

But will anyone risk everything for him?

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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