MeBrady

Yes, I'm doing the whimsical & whacky & MeBrady is going to be the "Editor" of Starlight Compass, my fictional world's newspaper. My world building is immersive & interactive 😉 I'm setting up an email & there will be a letter to the editor section of the paper. I've been toying with the concept ever since I had a DM asking if I would be accepting advertisement requests for my paper. An eager indie author wanting their book featured in my newspaper already 🥰 Starlight Compass Spring Edition will be dropping very soon ;) #StarlightCompass #StarlightCove #NewportMills #WorldBuilding #authorlife #authors #writerscommunity #writersociety #writerlife #amwritingportalmystery #portalfantasy #cozyfantasy #365grateful #365gratitude #writing #WritingCommunity #igauthor #igwriter #igwrites #igauthorlife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpf5al4PbO0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another Jaq Frost morning. She has been dancing all over the PNW this week. Guess she really wants her story to be told 😉 #365grateful #365gratitude #photooftheday #photography #photographysouls #myphotography #myphotographyjourney #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #naturephotography #naturelove #frostphotography #leafphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou73XBPXK7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Jaq Frost danced her way through this morning. She bejeweled the leaves, a delicate sparkle at sunrise to distract you on a frost walk to school. Guess what story i think gets attention today? #JaqFrost #brrr #frostymorning❄️ #365grateful #365gratitude #photooftheday #photography #photographysouls #myphotography #myphotographyjourney #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #naturephotography #naturelove #magicalmoments #awakenthemagic #Polaris https://www.instagram.com/p/CosO1x5r81F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This arrived last night & I'm looking forward to diving in ❣ What if you gave yourself a second chance? My What If Year, A Memoir by Alisha Fernandez Miranda. This is exactly what my writing & photography journey are for me, and my commitment to them is stronger than ever. #BookMagic #booklover #Memoir #mywhatifyear #AlishaFMiranda #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #bookcommunity #amreading #amreadingNOW #readingtime #readingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaTOXDvXNZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Going through another round of self edits with my @plottrapp software to insure I found all the plot holes in my story. Sipping tea & creating, in my pjs! it is a pretty wonderful day! #bookmagic #365grateful #AwakenTheMagic #Publishing #plottr #edits #editing #ameditingfantasy #portalfantasy #midlifemagic #writinglife #writingsociety #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amwritingportalmystery #igauthor #igwriter #igwrites #igauthorlife #igwritingsociety https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2bzMzvqq2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is a small win for me this week, but I've decided to celebrate EVERY win this year, no matter the size. My 1st Canva. 💗 I've been on a journey the last few years & I've rediscovered, ME. #poetsofinstagram #poetryprompt #poetry #poems #canva #win #mywritingjourney #selfcare #selfdevelopment #selfdiscovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpZMW9PcX8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This week I'm reading one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman ~ Fragile Things. 32 short pieces to sink into this week 💝 #BookMagic #NeilGaiman #NeilGaimanBooks #booklover #bookcommunity #readingaddict #readingtime #readersofinstagram #readinglife #readersgonnaread #readmorebooks #readmore #ReadingCommunity #onemorebook #bookrecommendations # https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNIZBIPDvh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mother Nature pretending it is spring right now, after 2 days of wind & power outages. 😂 I think she may be napping 😉 *makes a note for world building. What happens if Mother Nature takes a nap? #MotherNature #mothernaturerocks #mothernatureisbeautiful #WorldBuilding #worldcreation #worldanvil #blueskies #magic #magicalmoments #naturephotography #naturemagick #naturelove #nature #365grateful #365gratitude #photooftheday #photography #photographysouls #myphotography #mywritingjourney https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFY5sdvXsf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I took a tour of Leeds castle ages ago, a black swan followed me all over the gardens. So much so, my friend gifted me a stuffed black swan so I'd always remember my first trip to London.

Wouldn't you know, I now have a black swan as a character in Starlight Cove. He is Satori's best friend & maybe, just maybe, a tad bit more. ?!

Introducing Mr Baylee Winters.

#character

#BlackSwan

#Satori

#StarlightCove

#creaturecreation

#WorldBuilding

#mywritingjourney

Let's fill those pages this year with love & magic! What else would your chapter one include? #NewYear #HappyNewYear #365grateful #365gratitude #gratitude #dreams #NewYearNewYou #WhoDoYouWantToBeIn2023 #2023Goals #2023ChapterOne #LoveAndMagic #Love&Magic #magicalmoments #2023dreams #dreamsandgoals #letsdothis https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5AHiWPj4t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

May 2023 bring you magic & wonder & fill your hearts with love & laughter. Happy New Year my friends ❣ #HappyNewYear #magic #wonder #love #laughter #joy #2023goals #friends #champagne #celebrateYOU https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1y9Cypik4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My elves are officially fresh & new & original to Polaris! I love when the dominos fall in to place.

I had not planned on world building today, but this week is a week to play. Follow my instincts. Enjoy life 💗

I'm so excited.

#Polaris #mywritingjourney #creaturecreation #magicalmoments #worldbuilding #worldcreation #elves #snow #Santa #Magic #SantaMagic #SantasElves #365grateful #ElfMagic #writinglife #writingsociety #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writinginspiration

All of my scattered notes over the years on Santa magic & Polaris are now in one place. Reindeer too 🦌! It feels so good to get organized & ready to share my worlds. Jaq Frost is so excited to meet all my friends too 😉 ❄ #magic #magicalmoments #awakenthemagic #Polaris #SantaMagic #reindeermagic #worldbuilding #worldcreation #worldanvil #writinglife #writingsociety #WritingCommunity #writinginspiration #creaturecreation #writing #authorlife #authorgram #authorsofinstagram #igauthor #igwriter #organized #JaqFrost https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmwu0BBPhZu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Publishing goal starting to come into focus. I'm putting it all in my calendar this year & counting it down.

Besides the cover artist, editor, & formatting goals, what are some items that a 1st time publishing author needs on the calendar?

What did you wish you scheduled?

I'm up late, waiting for Santa, and working on world creation in a new sketch pad. With a name like Pixie Cup Lichen, you know these little guys will end up in my world. But how?! Hmmm Do you see faces in those cups? Or are they just magical food for reindeer? Hmmmm 💗 #Christmas #waitingonsanta🎅 #WaitingForSanta #PixieCups #PixieCupLichen #WorldBuilding #Sketching #worldcreation #amwriting #writinginspiration #creaturecreation #magicalmoments #naturephotography #naturelove #naturephotos #naturegram #photographylove #writinglife #writingsociety #writersociety https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlMh89LMF7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Newsletter Release tomorrow 💝 I'm interviewing Simone LaFray, the 12 year old spy 🕵️‍♂️ Also @s.p.ofarrellofficial sits down with me for my Author Dare Questionnaire ❣ Then chatting with photographer, Sharon Benton, as we wrap some holiday presents and sip her Chocolate Martini 🍸. This photo is @sharonbentonstudio beautiful work! mebrady.substack.com to subscribe... https://www.instagram.com/p/CmVbfbxr8e1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Taking a big leap & sharing my sketches, photos, & creature creation process on Instagram. This is how my brain works... This is how I've always created magical beings, & my world. #WorldBuilding #FernDragon #creaturecreation #magicalmoments #awakenthemagic #naturephotography #naturemagick #naturelove #storyworld #StarlightCove #NewportMills #Polaris #Chamoura #Mesworldbuildingadventures #mywritingjourney #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #writerofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLNTdKLnFF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=