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SFF Writer. Queer. #actuallyautistic . Vegan. '24 RTM mentee. PhD candidate genetic small vessel disease by day She/they

Title page, muted green background with green sprigs in the corners and a muted watercolor yellow flower at the center. Title: The Mage who Carved out his Soul by Melanie Locke. Text at the bottom: A 105K dual timeline science fantasy standalone with a romantic tragedy at its center.
Digital art, by me. A plant filled greenhouse as background, with a table and several shimmering stones laying atop it. A man with long brown hair and light brown skin sits against the table, reading a notebook titled "Notes of Ash Carpenter". He wears purple floorlength robes baring one shoulder, and beneath his colarbone sits a shimmering stone. Beside him stands a taller, bulkier man with black hair, a bear and a fair skin. He wars a green tunic, brown pants and boots, and holds several books against his chest. He has his free arm wrapped around the other man.
Muted mint green image, with muted yellow flowers and green twigs. Text at the bottom: Comps. Three pictures in triangle formation. Left: book cover of Slow Gods by Claire North. Accompanying text: Exploration of love and humanity & Autism representation. Middle: poster of Arcane season 2 featuring Viktor. Accompanying text: Giving up & regaining emotion. Magic science blend & its tragic creators. Right: cover of the Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri. Accompanying text: Doomed reincarnating lovers.
Digital art, by me. A plant filled greenhouse as background, with a table and several shimmering stones laying atop it. A man with long brown hair and light brown skin sits against the table, reading a notebook titled "Notes of Ash Carpenter". He wears purple floorlength robes baring one shoulder, and beneath his colarbone sits a shimmering stone. Beside him stands a taller, bulkier man with black hair, a bear and a fair skin. He wars a green tunic, brown pants and boots, and holds several books against his chest. He has his free arm wrapped around the other man.
Moodboard, dark yellowish color scheme. Top left: gallows. Top middle: hand wearing a jewel ring. Top right: antlers. Middle left: crystals, herbs and cinnaom sticks in a bowl. Middle: Light skinned person with pink hair blowing in the wind, face turned away and ice closed. Middle right: forest. Bottom left: Hand held up as if in prayer. Bottom middle: hall in Versailles palace. Bottom right: sword.
Title page agent's guide. Title: "The Mage who carved out his Soul by Melanie Locke". Lower "a 105K dual timeline science fantasy standalone with a romantic tragedy at its center". Pale green background with plant details and a yellow flower at the center.
Digital art. Greenhouse scenery with a table with magestones on top. A man with long brown hair and light brown skin sits against the table. He wears floor length purple robes draped across one shoulder, revealing his magestone. He is reading a notebook. Ash stands beside him with an arm wrapped around him. He is a broader man, carrying several books within his free arm. He wears a green tunic and brown pants and boots, and has a lighter skin with black hair and a beard.
Opening page to agent's guide. Text: Agent's guide to You are Not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke. Placed at the center of an artdeco frame with black and golden coloring
Moodboard. Top left: piece of antler against lack background. Top middle: lit candles against black surface. Top right: bloodied white rose on white surface. Middle left: Dark picture of knight with helmet atop a horse. Middle: red moon and clouds against a dark sky. Middle right: piece of a cathedral against dark cloudy sky. Bottom left: blue glowing mushrooms against dark background. Bottom middle: pair of hands held up in prayer. Bottom right: supply of herbs and crystals in a basket for witchcraft
Opening page to agent's guide. Text: Agent's guide to You are Not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke. Placed at the center of an artdeco frame with black and golden coloring
Moodboard. Top left: wooden staff standing against pillar. Top right: misty greenhouse. Middle: crystal in a hand. Middle right: tropical plants. Bottom left: spiral staircase in library. Bottom middle: open book. Bottom right: typewriter on desk.
Opening page to agent's guide. Text: Agent's guide to You are Not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke. Placed at the center of an artdeco frame with black and golden coloring
Opening page to agent's guide. Text: Agent's guide to You are Not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke. Placed at the center of an artdeco frame with black and golden coloring
Title page to agent's guide. Artdeco frame, black with golden brown striped patterns. Text: an agent's guide to: You are not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke
Opening page to agent's guide. Text: Agent's guide to You are Not the Chosen One, an adult queer fantasy by Melanie Locke. Placed at the center of an artdeco frame with black and golden coloring
Moodboard. Medieval foresty vibes. Top left is a white statue of a dragon against a black background. Top middle: white horse standing among bushes. Top right: Zoomed in on medieval armor chest plating with a golden hue. Middle left: helicopter view of forest with thick mist above. Middle: medieval castle with bridge/road leading to the gate, surrounded by misty forest. Middle right: sword lying on a wooden table. Bottom left: Dark green forest, low perspective. Bottom right: brown bear on an orange ish field
Moodboard. Top left: wooden staff standing against pillar. Top right: misty greenhouse. Middle: crystal in a hand. Middle right: tropical plants. Bottom left: spiral staircase in library. Bottom middle: open book. Bottom right: typewriter on desk.
Moodboard. Medieval foresty vibes. Top left is a white statue of a dragon against a black background. Top middle: white horse standing among bushes. Top right: Zoomed in on medieval armor chest plating with a golden hue. Middle left: helicopter view of forest with thick mist above. Middle: medieval castle with bridge/road leading to the gate, surrounded by misty forest. Middle right: sword lying on a wooden table. Bottom left: Dark green forest, low perspective. Bottom right: brown bear on an orange ish field
Agent's guide title page: An agent's guide to Before the Shadows Fall. A 98K sapphic adult fantasy with gothic elements. Background: dark green with trees, a pale woman with black hair and a strapless dress holding a rose
Moodboard. Cottagecore. Top left: plus sized redhead woman. Top middle: a basket with a book and herbs. Top right: spellbook, herbs and candle. Middle left: stone circle. Middle right: mirror and strawberries. Bottom left: cottage w flowers. Bottom middle: path in forest Bottom right: tea w flowers
An agent's guide to The Masked Consort A Taste of Gold and Iron x the Sins on their Bones Adult Achillean romantic fantasy Wordcount 99K