E. S. Elias, Author

Happy Sunday, everyone ♥
          
          If you've been following my posts over the last week, you'll have caught on: I have a story (or 2) swirling around in my head for a while and there are themes that belong connected to the story(ies), themes that I do not (usually) write into my books. I am taking some feedback into consideration; I have a lot to think about, and there are risks involved. I don't know if I will share details with anyone, at this time, as I want to be grounded in my decision, if I decide to take this pursuit.
          
          I will give one hint: One of my ideas involves something I have already written and shared, but stopped a few chapters in because I got busy.

Okay, I'm breaking my own protocol, but I gotta ask this of my fellow romantasy authors... but first, some context.
          
          I write very clean stories. Non-explicit romance with either fade-to-black or behind closed doors scenes with very minimal detail. I have the occasional project that make a story seem like they will venture into "Mature" territory, but never truly doing so.
          I've established my writing style and of the readers who actually read my work, know what to expect from my books. But.... 
          
          My question is this: Have you ever found yourself needing to try something different in your writing but were afraid to to be brave about it?

I'm not working on it right now but ..... I have an idea that requires a lot of experimenting and.... maybe a new pen-name because I've written something like it before and I don't know if my audience will be as receptive toward it.... Details will be shared at a later time.
          
          I've probably said the same thing about many of my books being "something I wouldn't normally write"... yeah, this makes them all seem very not different than what I write. lol

Woke up this morning to a bunch of notifications from people..... I qualified for the #ONC2024 Shortlist!! 

Sending everyone love on this Memorial Day. ♥
          
          Popping in to let you all know that I got my Longlist sticker! Cover was updated to showcase it, and I am 
          
          Deadline to submit your #MerMay2024 stories is just around the corner! If you're participating, I would love to cheer you on!
          
          Also,  for those of you who didn't know. A few years back I wrote a short adventure story titled THE CAPTAIN AND HIS LADY. Well, it was selected as 5th Top Selection in the Top 7 of the Week .... Cool! Wasn't expecting to see that little book pop up, but at the same time with stuff I've had going on this week, it makes total sense. ♥
          
          Links to all the above mentioned things in my comments.

Congratulations - You have  been selected for the 5th top selection for The Top 7 of the Week for your writing The Captain and His Lady by our review board.   Thanks again for sharing your stories.  Check it out at https://www.wattpad.com/1448842268-top-7-of-the-week-may-28-top-7-short-stories

Hey @everyone 
          
          Real talk, despite being so happy about the #ONC2024 Longlist results, and being very happy with my #MerMay2024 story...
          
          I think I am really going to take that break from writing until after I return home in June. I need the break, and I need time for myself. So, I apologize in advance if I go radio-silent.
          
          I do not take my decisions lightly. There are now other factors I have to take into account, putting me in a position to need this break so I can focus on those things, offline.
          
          So, unless I've gone contest deets, I won't be online much until June.
          
          See you in the funny papers. ♥
          
          ~ Esther

The #ONC2024 Longlist is posted!!
          Yes, THE GIRL WITH SCARS made is and is eligible for Shortlist!! Yay!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/359598678

Please be today. Please be today!

The clock continues ticking down ...
          
          Writers across the globe have better things to do than to gather at the sacred pool...
          
          The Dragon has truly kept everyone on their toes this time.