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S. A. Kupenda
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|| A Lie of a Life Trailer: https://youtu.be/P7UKGbHf0KY ||

Heyo! Young, Self-Published, Multi-Genre, Fiction Author who loves Rainy Tuesdays. ^-^
I make YT videos now apparently, and I draw my characters too. ;3
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The cutout of Miranda used in the deltarune video, (and also the thumbnail cuz why not) #art #oc #ocart #artsky #ocsky

youtu.be/ds7mKrkmYqg
A cutout, pencil-drawn image of a girl with curly hair, wearing a long, t-shirt and shorts, that is folding her hands and looking forward. The thumbnail of the youtube video "Deltarune And The Meaning Of Friendship" that shows Kris, Susie, and Ralsei huddled together under spikes and the words, "deltarune" above them and "What Are Friends For?" below them.
August 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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*makes meme to get you to watch newest video of my book characters* youtu.be/9LpzDv6Rsd8

is it working? ;3

#indieauthor #ocsky #booksky #writingcommunity #meme
*a fight starts* meme template is fighting | Jayz vs. Miranda is trying to stop it | Elizabeth is filming everything | Zackery is confused | Miranda "Why are we fighting again...?" just watchs | Jaz "Popcorn?" Elizabeth "My Favorite!" <3 Zina *is secretly watching* starts screaming | Jayz "Ahhhhhh!!!"
August 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Short Dialogue - I Love You All! - #ALieofaLife
|========= I Love You All! =========| Elizabeth: "Miranda! Who do you like more? Jayz or Jaz?" Jayz and Jaz: *stares intently* Miranda: "Oh? I Love all of you the same!!" Elizabeth, Jayz, and Jaz: "aw..." Miranda: "Oh, and Jayz too...!" Jayz: "HUH?! What's that supposed to mean??" Miranda: "Yes." Elizabeth: "Ah, ok!" Jaz: "Understandable. I also love Jayz, ...too." Jayz: "You HESITATE???" Miranda: "Haha! It's ok, Jayz, we're just messing with you." Jaz: "(we were...?)" Jayz: "Oh, haha, yeah!" Elizabeth: "Yeah, Jayz, we actually Really DESPISE you—" Jayz: *LUNGES* Elizabeth: *Runs Away* ;3 /------------------- (Characters from A Lie of a Life) -------------------\
August 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Did this over on tumblr, www.tumblr.com/sakupenda. ;3

The master list (for now) of what A Lie of a Life is inspired/similar to/has elements from/same vibe/etc, etc.

#books #booksky #blackbooksky #creatorsofblacksky #anime #manga #promosky #tpn #pmmm #aot #omori #undertale #fnaf #sonic #eah #aphmau
Is Similar To/Has Elements From... -- | Anime & Manga | The Promised Neverland Madoka Magica SCHOOL-LIVE! Charlotte Attack on Titan -- | Games | OMORI Undertale FNAF (1-4) Sonic Adventure 2 -- | Books | Ever After High The Boxcar Children 39 Clues -- | Roleplays | Mystreet (Aphmau) FNAF World (Moosecraft) WHITEPINE (IvoryTV)
August 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Get to know the characters of < A Lie of a Life > through MEMES!!!! ;3

Be convinced to read my book through the power of FUNNY. (It's a psychological thriller promise & really emotional...!!)

youtu.be/P7UKGbHf0KY

shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

#promosky #booksky #art #oc #ocs #ocsky #ocart
Raiding Area 51 (meme template) "They can't stop us all!" | Elizabeth and Jayz "If we Naruto run we can dodge the bullets." | Miranda "Please don't go, they absolutely can stop you all." | Zina and Jaz "Have fun dying, lol." | Zackery Actually goes to Area 51 | Zackery, Miranda, and Jayz Gets in | Miranda and Zackery (*is mad she got in*) template from imgflip.com a child starts crying in public (meme template) tries to make the child laugh | Jayz and Miranda tries to play with the child to make them calm down | Elizabeth gives detailed instructions to the parents | Jaz and Zina cries with the child | Miranda (*without tears*) ignores the child | Zackery is the reason why the child is crying | Jayz ("What did I say...?") template from imgflip.com I fear no man meme template (four panels) upper-left: *Zackery* "I fear no man." upper-right: *Zackery tilts head* "But that thing..." lower-left: *picture of Miranda smiling* lower-right: *Zackery leans in* "It scares me." template from imgflip.com WHO WOULD WIN? (meme template) Left: Someone with a Gun that has 11 or so Bullets *silhouette of a gun* Right: Someone with really good eyesight *image of a girl with her hands folded* template from imgflip.com
August 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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<|| A Lie of a Life, my mystery psychological thriller novel, is now On Sale!! ||>

Link: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

So, I found purchasing issues in the link. I fixed all that (hopefullly), and now I've put it on sale (near the lowest price I can) for the rest of July!

Hope this helps!!
My character Miranda from A Lie of a Life, drawn by me, the author! She is staring at the camera, a slight frown, with her hands folded out in front of her. To the right of her curly hair, "Miranda" is written in cursive along with "S.A.K" enclosed in a heart, and "from A Lie of a Life" below it.
July 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I recorded like 50 minutes of #minecraft footage today for an upcoming video on #EverAfterHigh!

The way this single book impacted how I write narration to this day, I just HAVE to talk about it! ^-^ Youtube video coming soon! #books #fantasy #hypixel
A screenshot of me in the Arcade Hypixel lobby wearing a minecraft skin of Madeline Hatter from Ever After High.
July 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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The one thing I can say about writing is, trust yourself, you know what you're doing even when you think you don't.

One of the hardest things with writing is just physically starting to type. If you can do that and not stop, you've made it halfway there. Believe me.
Sketch of Miranda from A Lie of a Life drawn by the author, me, depicting Miranda making a slight smile while pumping her fist and saying, "You Can Do This!"
July 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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< A Lie of a Life >
Book: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...
Audiobook: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

⚡📚 #books #audiobooks #booksky #blackbooksky #promosky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
June 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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I like her a lot. @bambiemii.bsky.social
#webtoon #webcomic #comic #booksky
www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/li...
Speech bubble: "Serene, what is 714-512-202+39?" *Immediately* Serene: "39."
June 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Oh, cool! Hi, hi! ^-^ I'm a young, multi-genre fiction author of my book, A Lie of a Life!

Paperback: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

I'm also voice acting its audiobook and putting it on YouTube!
Link: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Also, while we're at it, have some art! <3
A drawing of Miranda from A Lie of a Life, drawn by the author, S. A. Kupenda. She is looking straight on, slightly frowning, with her hands folded in front of her. She is wearing a short-sleeved shirt that falls halfway down over her shorts. Her name is to the right of her hair in cursive, "Miranda," under it the signature, "S. A. K" encircled by a heart, and under that are the words, "from A Lie of a Life."
June 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Watch a video of my thoughts on why I like The Promised Neverland anime & manga so much!
while I play Minecraft Hypixel minigames in the background. ;3 #thepromisedneverland #manga #minecraft #animesky #blerdsky #blackskygamers #promosky

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZt...
The thumbnail of a YouTube video depicting to sides of an orange-haired character, the left being bright and smiling, the right behind dark yet determined. On the lower left is a rotated image of The Promised Neverland's issue #1 manga cover. On the lower right is a minecraft skin of the same orange-haired character in the background. Purple and Yellow text reads as follows. (Purple) "Why Do I Like" (Yellow) "The Promised Neverland" (Purple) "So Much?"
June 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Editing the new video was actually a lot of fun! I think I like the way I did it, so I'll try it again in my next video too.

Me while editing: I'll just edit the video, can't be more than like 30 or 40 minutes, mhm.

The video:
The thumbnail of my latest video "The Promised Neverland – Why I Like It So Much" with the YouTube video player shown. It shows the time length of 1:00:24. Thumbnail description: The thumbnail of a YouTube video depicting to sides of an orange-haired character, the left being bright and smiling, the right behind dark yet determined. On the lower left is a rotated image of The Promised Neverland's issue #1 manga cover. On the lower right is a minecraft skin of the same orange-haired character in the background. Purple and Yellow text reads as follows. (Purple) "Why Do I Like" (Yellow) "The Promised Neverland" (Purple) "So Much?"
June 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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A thing I really like about The Promised Neverland anime & manga is its atmosphere, one of my favorite aspects of stories.

It's a misty atmosphere, hazy and mysterious. Or a warm atmosphere, calm and intriguing.

And TPN does it so well! ^-^

Want more? Here's my full thoughts! youtu.be/SRZtxEyQf7s
The thumbnail of a YouTube video depicting to sides of an orange-haired character, the left being bright and smiling, the right behind dark yet determined. On the lower left is a rotated image of The Promised Neverland's issue #1 manga cover. On the lower right is a minecraft skin of the same orange-haired character in the background. Purple and Yellow text reads as follows. (Purple) "Why Do I Like" (Yellow) "The Promised Neverland" (Purple) "So Much?"
June 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Who knew this one character would take up so much of my life.

#art #artwork #artist #artsky #oc #ocart #ocsky #traditionalart #drawing #sketch #pencilsketch #characterart #characterdesign #curlyhair #originalcharacter #blackart #blackartist #ALieofaLife
A drawing of Miranda from A Lie of a Life, drawn by the author, S. A. Kupenda. She is looking straight on, slightly frowning, with her hands folded in front of her. She is wearing a short-sleeved shirt that falls halfway down over her shorts. Her name is to the right of her hair in cursive, "Miranda," under it the signature, "S. A. K" encircled by a heart, and under that are the words, "from A Lie of a Life."
June 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Guys, I wasn't kidding when I said this thing was an hour long, please watch or share with others, this thing took me like an embarrassing amount of time... youtu.be/cwHRnK3ESd0

#promosky #booksky #writingcommunity
Screenshot of a YT video player showing 1:00:01 of length.
June 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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I haven't read this in a while, I should get back to it!

(2 seconds later)

Ok—

#Libertia #webcomic #webtoons #booksky
Thought Bubble: "It sounds suspicious but if something goes wrong, I just shoot him. That's my plan."
June 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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In my recent video, I mentioned #ALieofaLife has the same vibe as The Promised Neverland anime (s1).

Said vibe:
June 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Watch some gameplay of Freedom Planet while I ramble on about myself and my book, #ALieofaLife.

Am I good at the game? ...Not while talking, but we do our best over here.

Also, a sign to get the game, it's really good. ^-^

🎮 #blackskygamers #freedomplanet #gaming #videogames

youtu.be/wUX6HA6u2g8
The thumbnail of my new YouTube video: a screenshot of Freedom Planet with purple custom text above, "Book Rambling & Freedom Planet."
June 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Hi,hi! I'm S. A. Kupenda, a Young, Multi-Genre Author of #ALieofaLife!

Like
2d animation
The Promised Neverland (s1)
Madoka Magica
Omori
Undertale
Mysteries (Lore)
Voice Acting
etc.

Inspired my book! Go read or listen! sakupenda.com

Here's art and smthn to watch. ;3 youtu.be/wUX6HA6u2g8 #promosky
Upper left - (Text flowing down) "'She Never Loved You.'" Center - A picture of Miranda from A Lie of a Life with half of her face shaded in darkness. She is staring in front of her with expressionless eyes. Lower left - (Text is a thought bubble) "How Dare You..." (Above it is "S.A.K" encircled by a heart) The thumbnail of my new YouTube video: a screenshot of Freedom Planet with purple custom text above, "Book Rambling & Freedom Planet."
June 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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This took way longer to upload than I care to admit..

youtu.be/wUX6HA6u2g8

Anyways, I have a new video out talking about me and my book while I play Freedom Planet. ;3

Spoiler Alert: I mention it's inspired by The Promised Neverland (who knew!!)

📚💙 #indieauthor #blackbooksky 🖤✏️ #writingcommunity
The thumbnail of my new YouTube video: a screenshot of Freedom Planet with purple custom text above, "Book Rambling & Freedom Planet."
June 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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#ALieofaLife – I wouldn't look into her eyes.

#ocsky #art #artsky #blackbooksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Upper left - (Text flowing down) "'She Never Loved You.'" Center - A picture of Miranda from A Lie of a Life with half of her face shaded in darkness. She is staring in front of her with expressionless eyes. Lower left - (Text is a thought bubble) "How Dare You..." (Above it is "S.A.K" encircled by a heart)
June 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Hi, hi, CONGRATS <3 Your art is so cute, you deserve it!!

Also, hi, I'm an indie fiction author, and this is my character, Miranda! (Colors: black hair, dark brown skin, orange shirt, brown shorts, and purple eyes)

She's taken over my life, and is the MC in #ALieofaLife, so I hope you like her! ;3
A drawing of Miranda from A Lie of a Life, drawn by the author, S. A. Kupenda. She is looking straight on, slightly frowning, with her hands folded in front of her. She is wearing a short-sleeved shirt that falls halfway down over her shorts. Her name is to the right of her hair in cursive, "Miranda," under it the signature, "S. A. K" encircled by a heart, and under that are the words, "from A Lie of a Life."
June 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Sorry, I was busy, writing. (Who could've guessed it, a writer writing, haha!) #ComJunity

It's my family. No one has ever shown quite as much interest in my writing as they have. My sister even did the cover art for my book!

#writingcommunity #bookcover #art
An image of a book cover, it's a scene of a dreamlike quality. Paints are smeared across and dotted around, giving a painted feeling. Blue sky is shown above amongst a tree whose brown, wooded trunk spreads down around its base. The tree sits on a hill, upon shaded grass of many greens. And in the center sits a smiling family upon a red blanket. Off to the right, a pale-skinned boy with jeans and a blue shirt looks to the left at the others. To the left of him, another pale-skinned boy wearing black sunglasses and a red shirt has his hands behind his head, leaning back against the brown trunk of the tree. Off to the left, a pale-skinned man wearing jeans, a purple shirt, and a dark blue jacket sits cross-legged looking to the girl next to him. Next to him, a pale-skinned girl wearing a yellow sundress and a yellow headband clasps her hands together as she smiles and looks to the girl next to her. And next to her and the boy in sunglasses, sitting in the middle is a brown-skinned girl wearing a light purple shirt and blue shorts; she has her hands on her face, her eyes are closed, and she is smiling. And finally, far off to the left, standing by the group sitting on the blanket, a woman in a blue dress who has her hands on her hips looks at the group, distantly, and looks specifically at the boy in sunglasses and the girl who has her eyes closed. At the top of the tree, amongst its leaves, there is text with a purple to orange gradient and a thin, black outline: "A Lie of a Life." Beside the tree reads faded, light blue text amongst the blue clouded sky: "This Reality is Still Possible." At the bottom of the image amongst green shaded grass reads dark blue text: "By S. A. Kupenda." (Thanks for looking at my book cover!)
June 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Saw this and I'm like, let's try it! #ComJunity

Hi, hi!! I'm S. A. Kupenda, a Young, Multi-Genre, Fiction Author who loves Rainy Tuesdays!! ^-^

I'm currently working on the audiobook ver. of #ALieofaLife; I will be #voiceacting and posting it on my YouTube channel! (see synopsis) #writingcommunity
A writing prompt game graphic. #ComJunity A BlueSky writing prompt game by @EliwoodSGheist to celebrate the communities in our books and in our lives. 1. Introduce yourself & your WIP 2. What brought together your primary characters? 3. Do you have a character that accidentally became important? 4. Who is in your writing support group? 5. What is one thing that could break apart the character group? 6. What is one thing that could make the character group stronger? 7. What is your best advice for supporting other writers? 8. Who is the “glue” of your character group? 9. What would be a fun but completely unfeasible ship between your characters? 10. How do you like to meet other writers? 11. Your MC has to hide a body. Who do they go to? 12. What are some of your favorite “found family” instances? 13. Shout out another writer you admire! 14. What is your favorite character group dynamic? 15. If your characters were in a band, what would their band name be? 16. Share something you learned from a fellow writer. 17. What kind of AU fanfic do you see for your characters? 18. Give us some character superlatives! 19. Share one fun fact about yourself, and comment on someone else’s fun fact! 20. Who’s the smartest of the group, and who has the most common sense? 21. Who’s the voice of the group, and who’s the face? 22. Share a memory you have with another writer. 23. On Friendsgiving, who’s making what dish? 24. What sitcom would your characters be able to star in? 25. What kind of animals would each of your characters be (if they aren’t already)? 26. What kind of business could your characters start together? 27. What’s something you think every writer should say in the mirror to hype themselves up? 28. If your character group had to compliment each other, what would they say? 29. Do you think this group would still be together in 10 years? 30. Free space, OR: Who’s going in the Acknowledgements section of your book? The back cover of the book, A Lie of a Life, that sort of resembles a picture frame or a window. Synopsis reads as follows. "Lost.. Alone.. Utterly Lost, So far from Home. So far... But then again, you had nowhere else to go. All that torment brought you here. Had to escape—to survive, right. For what I wonder? Wait... I’m rambling. Let’s start at the beginning, Shall We?" Miranda Gibenz is an 11-year-old girl who is a part of the Gibenz family. She is shy to others but bold to her family. She wants nothing more than to be Loved by the people around her. Living with the Gibenz family can be a most chaotic experience. Even more so since this year they are going on a trip to visit Calvin Benair’s Adventure Amusement Park. Yes, that one. The one that prides itself in being the #1, year-round, vacation destination. On this trip, Miranda will experience feelings and emotions she’s never felt before, and she soon will come at odds with her family: her brothers Jayz and Jaz, her sister Elizabeth, her father Zackery, and her mother Zina. She will have to deal with these paralyzing emotions and figure out how to come to terms with doubt, anxiety, and fear, so that she can spend the rest of her vacation with her loving family. For her family is a great family, you will see! Let us join Miranda on her journey of self-discovery, fraught with peril and suspense, but don’t worry. Everything is going to be ok! Everything. is under. control. …right? End of Synopsis. At the bottom of the cover is text reading, "Author's Note: Recommended Reader Age 13 and above." (Thanks for reading my synopsis!)
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM