Ithinara

Whenever I work on something I'm not sure about, I don't talk about it a lot.  I might mention it in passing as a "current WIP" or whatever, but I don't go into detail because I'm just not sure if I'll finish it.  Or if it's even a good idea, etc.  Since I've put my stuff on Wattpad, I thought I would try putting up unfinished work there, maybe doing a chapter a week or something.  So I'll test it out with Ithinara, my current YA horror (that's a temporary category, because I'm not sure if it'll stay in that section).

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Ithinara
Willa Queen had gotten used to her life in Hollow’s Point, where she’d go to school, volunteer at the animal shelter, and play volleyball for the Wayward Tigers.  She thinks her life is pretty normal, considering she’s been possessed by a demon for fourteen years. Ithinara has never made as big a deal out of anyone as she has the Steele family.  She wants Willa to stay away from them, claiming they’re dangerous.  Willa believes Ithinara, because this wouldn’t be the first time the demon has protected her. But Willa becomes torn between the life she’s used to and the life she could have.  Getting close to Cain and the Steele’s might be what finally lets Ithinara take over for good, or it could be exactly what sets Willa free.

I'll be posting chapters on it weekly over the next few weeks, so check it out!

Ithinara was my first attempt at writing in present tense, and I found I really liked it.  I was hesitant because I don't like to read in present tense, so I thought I might not like it.  It was hard to get used to at first, but the further I got in the story the more I enjoyed it!  A nice little reminder that as a writer you should always try moving out of your comfort zone.

PS: On August 31 I'll post the cover reveal for Igniting!