Ah, Valentine's. A time of year that splits society down the middle: do you love it or hate it? Either way, I've compiled below a masterlist of how to enjoy (or at least survive) Valentine's Day!
1. If you're single, go out with other single friends. I've always considered Valentine's to be a day for all sorts of love--appreciate all the other great relationships you have in your life!
2. If you're in a relationship, write a romantic short story. Hopefully, after Valentine's you'll have all sorts of inspiration flowing!
3. If you're single, write a romantic short story. Wallow.
4. If you're single, stay in bed as long as possible. Get yourself yummy food for breakfast and write in your journal or write a story by hand. Start your day creatively.
5. If you're in a relationship, convince your significant other to watch your favorite Jane Austen movie, or read a few passages from your favorite novel together.
6. If you're single, get together with a single writer friend and work with them on your stories while eating something delicious and extravagant. You may not have a significant other, but that doesn't mean you aren't going places in life.
7. If you're in a relationship, buy a lot of candy. Write a story while eating said candy.
8. If you're single, buy a lot of candy. Write a story while eating said candy.
Well, there you have it friends! I tried a little bit to be humorous, but in general, these are some pretty legit suggestions. I'm not a cynic when it comes to Valentine's Day. It really is a day for all sorts of love: romantic love, platonic love, familial love, and self-love! Make the most of the day, whether dating or single!
Much love,
Kekai
Friday, February 12, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016
3 Easy, Comfy Winter Writing Looks
Hey everyone! If you know me in real life, you know that not only do I love writing, but I also love fashion. I tend to take pride in my skills, And as a writer who loves fashion, I know the importance of wearing something chic but comfortable when you're writing. Here are three looks that I wear on a regular basis!
For Days When You Have to Go Out: Dress + Earrings + Leggings + Bun
For Days When You're Writing In: Sweatshirt + Jeans + High Ponytail
I was very lucky to find a picture on Brandy Melville that perfectly encompassed the look I'm going for here! Effortless and comfy, the high ponytail makes this whole outfit look more put together than it actually is. The sweatshirt can be found here.
For Days When You're Doing a Bit of Both: T-Shirt + Leather Jacket + Skinny Jeans + Braid
Ah, the power of the leather jacket. It can manage to make even the most basic outfit look presentable! The addition of the braid also makes it look like you tried. This outfit will surely help you give a chic and effortless vibe, and transitions well from a casual day to a more dressy evening (when you let your hair down and add some makeup)!The t-shirt can be found here. The jacket can be found here. It seems the skinny jeans aren't available anymore, but they were from Closet Candy!
I hope you enjoyed these--honestly, these are my go-to outfit combinations! Please tweet me @m_kekai if you try one of these, or comment and tell me which is your favorite!
Comfy writing,
Kekai
For Days When You Have to Go Out: Dress + Earrings + Leggings + Bun
I love wearing dresses because they're (mostly) comfortable and take little effort to put on, but instantly make you look like you put a huge amount of effort into your look! The bun means your 2nd-day hair won't be as noticeable, and a scarf pulls the whole look together.
For Days When You're Writing In: Sweatshirt + Jeans + High Ponytail
I was very lucky to find a picture on Brandy Melville that perfectly encompassed the look I'm going for here! Effortless and comfy, the high ponytail makes this whole outfit look more put together than it actually is. The sweatshirt can be found here.
For Days When You're Doing a Bit of Both: T-Shirt + Leather Jacket + Skinny Jeans + Braid
Ah, the power of the leather jacket. It can manage to make even the most basic outfit look presentable! The addition of the braid also makes it look like you tried. This outfit will surely help you give a chic and effortless vibe, and transitions well from a casual day to a more dressy evening (when you let your hair down and add some makeup)!The t-shirt can be found here. The jacket can be found here. It seems the skinny jeans aren't available anymore, but they were from Closet Candy!
I hope you enjoyed these--honestly, these are my go-to outfit combinations! Please tweet me @m_kekai if you try one of these, or comment and tell me which is your favorite!
Comfy writing,
Kekai
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The Cast of Sorcera: Part I (+ Their Hogwarts Houses!)
Welcome! I was thinking that this might be a good time to introduce you all to some of my characters from my currently-being-rewritten (on my second draft) novel, Sorcera, which I have previously mentioned in this blog post.
For those of you who may not know, Sorcera is a young adult/urban fantasy novel about a coven of witches named Sorcera (what a surprise!). This coven is made up of 3 young adults living in New York--however, their world is turned upside down when their coven is made "Complete" by a fourth fire witch, and they're thrown into a highly-public battle against another coven, prompted by an archaic prophecy.
As you might expect, I have 4 main characters. If you would like me to tell you about my four antagonists, or any of my other characters, I would be happy to--just let me know!
Character 1: Rebellious Hot (:P) Fire Witch: Adele Esperanza!
First up is Adele, the fire witch who turns the rest of the coven's world upside down by showing up in New York City at the worst possible time. I loved Adele from first write because she manages to have attitude without being a total dick to people. She likes to pretend she's aloof and dangerous, but deep down she's just a sweetheart looking for a girlfriend. Definitely a Gryffindor!
Character 2: Mama Spock: Nicole Kwon!
Next is Nicole--initially seeming cold and rational, Nicole has strong motherly instincts and is incredibly loyal. She loves learning, and the other witches most often find her with her nose in a book. Nicole sometimes has trouble admitting she's wrong, and hates messing up in any way. She is through and through a Ravenclaw.
Character 3: Down-to-Earth Mediator: Malone Vaccaro!
Malone is the moral heart of the group, always working for everyone else's well-being and trying to steer the coven in the right direction. He's definitely a people person, and inherently cares about everyone--however, his trust sometimes leads him in the wrong directions. Obviously, Hufflepuff!
Character 4: Shy Ditzy Air Witch: Bambi Lachapelle!
Bambi is the baby of the group; not only is she the youngest, but she's also incredibly introverted and deals with anxiety. Bambi is scared of her powers, and tends not to use them unless she absolutely has to. She loves video games, TV shows, animals, and generally anything but magic. Despite her shyness, everyone loves Bambi--she has an inherent goodness rarely found in the witch community. Once again, she's a Hufflepuff!
I've been working with these characters for about two years ago, and my love for them grows every time I sit down to write--I feel like they're my family! By far, my favorite part of Sorcera, a character-driven story from the get-go, is writing these four characters and their interactions with each other. How many of you also love writing character interactions?
There's my little post for the day, I hope it entertained you a little bit! Let me know which character seems most interesting to you. Maybe I'll do little focus pieces on each of them in the future!
Kekai
For those of you who may not know, Sorcera is a young adult/urban fantasy novel about a coven of witches named Sorcera (what a surprise!). This coven is made up of 3 young adults living in New York--however, their world is turned upside down when their coven is made "Complete" by a fourth fire witch, and they're thrown into a highly-public battle against another coven, prompted by an archaic prophecy.
As you might expect, I have 4 main characters. If you would like me to tell you about my four antagonists, or any of my other characters, I would be happy to--just let me know!
Character 1: Rebellious Hot (:P) Fire Witch: Adele Esperanza!
First up is Adele, the fire witch who turns the rest of the coven's world upside down by showing up in New York City at the worst possible time. I loved Adele from first write because she manages to have attitude without being a total dick to people. She likes to pretend she's aloof and dangerous, but deep down she's just a sweetheart looking for a girlfriend. Definitely a Gryffindor!
Character 2: Mama Spock: Nicole Kwon!
Next is Nicole--initially seeming cold and rational, Nicole has strong motherly instincts and is incredibly loyal. She loves learning, and the other witches most often find her with her nose in a book. Nicole sometimes has trouble admitting she's wrong, and hates messing up in any way. She is through and through a Ravenclaw.
Character 3: Down-to-Earth Mediator: Malone Vaccaro!
Malone is the moral heart of the group, always working for everyone else's well-being and trying to steer the coven in the right direction. He's definitely a people person, and inherently cares about everyone--however, his trust sometimes leads him in the wrong directions. Obviously, Hufflepuff!
Character 4: Shy Ditzy Air Witch: Bambi Lachapelle!
Bambi is the baby of the group; not only is she the youngest, but she's also incredibly introverted and deals with anxiety. Bambi is scared of her powers, and tends not to use them unless she absolutely has to. She loves video games, TV shows, animals, and generally anything but magic. Despite her shyness, everyone loves Bambi--she has an inherent goodness rarely found in the witch community. Once again, she's a Hufflepuff!
I've been working with these characters for about two years ago, and my love for them grows every time I sit down to write--I feel like they're my family! By far, my favorite part of Sorcera, a character-driven story from the get-go, is writing these four characters and their interactions with each other. How many of you also love writing character interactions?
There's my little post for the day, I hope it entertained you a little bit! Let me know which character seems most interesting to you. Maybe I'll do little focus pieces on each of them in the future!
Kekai
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