u/Pristine_Fly6097

The curse of being a new writer just waiting for that first sign of life. I’ve been putting my heart into my writing, but staring at my inbox with zero comments and zero unread messages is honestly getting to me.

Am I the only one going through this? It feels like I’m shouting into a void. I’m not asking for reviews, I just need to know if anyone else felt this invisible when they first started. Does it get easier, or am I just being a bit dramatic?

I’m genuinely thankful for all the responses I got on my last post! Here is the first outcome and probably the last for the character's reckless decision.

I’d love to get your thoughts—not on the writing style (I’ve already had a very 'tough pill to swallow' lesson on that!), but purely on the scene itself. If you find this part cringe, feel free to skip!

And call me a psycho, but I actually found this vampire’s entrance kind of hot. Like, sir, you didn’t have to appear that close to Ava! 🔥

So, question for you all: If you were one of the other characters witnessing this unfold, what would your reaction be? Make it funny, humans!

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I’m currently mapping out a scene for a story and wanted to get some outside perspectives on character responsibility and narrative logic.

The Scenario:

A group of friends takes a shortcut in a car and ends up stranded in a desolate, dark forest when the vehicle runs out of fuel. Because they feel unsafe staying with the abandoned car, they decide to walk 10 kilometers in the dark to reach a highway, where they eventually encounter a hostile threat.

I’m interested in your thoughts, who exactly is to be blame the Friend who suggested the shortcut drive? Or the one who suggested to walk?

Spoiler - That Threat happened to be a Vampire.

Hey everyone! I posted earlier but realized the screenshot I used (the full paperback wrap) was super confusing and made it look like a placeholder or a poster instead of an actual book listing.

Here is how the actual single front cover looks on Amazon!

I’ve poured my soul into this story. It's a mix of Vampire Lore and Omegaverse tropes, featuring heavy political drama, treason, and deep psychological dilemmas.

Now that you can see just the front cover format, would this catch your eye while scrolling? Honest feedback is always welcome! 🩸🖤

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Here is the Blurb👇

In the shadows of the Vampire lineages, a new breed struggles to exist.

The Hybrids.

Born from a dark history of experimentation and lust.

Hybrids are caught in a crosscurrent of identities.

Neither fully paranormal nor fully human.

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While the world above moves in ignorance.

A delicate peace holds the shadows of the brokens together.

It is a peace built on the corpses of the fallen.

And on the restraint of those who refuse to become predators.

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But as ancient greeds resurface,

and brutal laws threaten a return to the cycle of oppression,

the fragile peace begins to shatter.

In a world where the boundaries b/w hunter & hunted have blurred.

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Ten souls from every corner of the hierarchy find themselves on

a collision course with destiny.

Five forbidden unions are taking root in the darkness.

crossing lines they were never meant to touch.

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As hearts become the ultimate battlefield,.

These ten individuals aren't just breaking the law.

They are dismantling a thousand-year-old empire of fear.

one heartbeat at a time.

Hey everyone,

I’m a female indie author, and to be completely transparent... I am currently banging my head against a wall feeling entirely exhausted. I’ve been trying to promote on X (Twitter) by posting snippets, and navigating the absolute silence of publishing platforms is getting so heavy. I honestly don't know where I am going wrong, and I'm looking for some real community insight.

If you are a fan of BL, Vampire Lore, and the Omegaverse trope, please take a look at my book covers for my series, Bloodline & Bonds (shown in the image below).

If you came across these on Amazon or a reading app, would you give them a chance, or would you simply move past?

If you would scroll past, please tell me why. I want to know what is working and what isn't. Please be honest, but please be gentle—my creator soul is a bit fragile right now! Thank you so much for any guidance you can give a struggling indie creator. 🖤🩸