Sunshine Somerville
@sunshinemc.bsky.social
Author. Mom. Book review blogger. Lover of nature, a good story, and weirdos.
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#sciencefiction #fantasy #horror
https://linktr.ee/SunshineSomerville
New Bonus Content – “The Eighth” Part 3
It's my birthday weekend, so here's a gift for you! I recently added a new Part 3 onto the end of "The Eighth" (Intro to the Alt-World Chronicles). This little scene, tacked onto the end of the previously existing short story, gives a brand new perspective…
It's my birthday weekend, so here's a gift for you! I recently added a new Part 3 onto the end of "The Eighth" (Intro to the Alt-World Chronicles). This little scene, tacked onto the end of the previously existing short story, gives a brand new perspective…
New Bonus Content – “The Eighth” Part 3
It's my birthday weekend, so here's a gift for you! I recently added a new Part 3 onto the end of "The Eighth" (Intro to the Alt-World Chronicles). This little scene, tacked onto the end of the previously existing short story, gives a brand new perspective on events from Roman's POV. (He's the secretive Master Conjuri holding all the secrets about the Order, their magic, the truth about the war, etc.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New Bonus Content – “The Eighth” Part 3
It's my birthday weekend, so here's a gift for you! I recently added a new Part 3 onto the end of "The Eighth" (Intro to the Alt-World Chronicles). This little scene, tacked onto the end of the previously existing short story, gives a brand new perspective…
It's my birthday weekend, so here's a gift for you! I recently added a new Part 3 onto the end of "The Eighth" (Intro to the Alt-World Chronicles). This little scene, tacked onto the end of the previously existing short story, gives a brand new perspective…
Languages are fun. I always like using names that mean something relevant to the story I’m writing. This time, I’ve got an interesting mix of Spanish, Japanese, Swahili, and English going on!
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Languages are fun. I always like using names that mean something relevant to the story I’m writing. This time, I’ve got an interesting mix of Spanish, Japanese, Swahili, and English going on!
Lots and lots of boat research today. Clearly I need to expand my knowledge considering the main source that I keep drawing from is…
a man with a beard is standing on top of a boat .
ALT: a man with a beard is standing on top of a boat .
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October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Lots and lots of boat research today. Clearly I need to expand my knowledge considering the main source that I keep drawing from is…
That moment when you realize you’re on chapter 9 and have the audacity to think your first draft will be done by Christmas… 😬
a man says that hardly seems likely while sitting on a couch
ALT: a man says that hardly seems likely while sitting on a couch
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October 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
That moment when you realize you’re on chapter 9 and have the audacity to think your first draft will be done by Christmas… 😬
Weird book research for the day: laser tag.
October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Weird book research for the day: laser tag.
I think I’ve committed to the first line of the next book!
“He found the mermaid’s body, first by smell.”
“He found the mermaid’s body, first by smell.”
June 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I think I’ve committed to the first line of the next book!
“He found the mermaid’s body, first by smell.”
“He found the mermaid’s body, first by smell.”
Oh, riiiiiight. Now I have to write the next one.
June 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Oh, riiiiiight. Now I have to write the next one.
New Release – “The Fairy Master Capturi”
Book 4 of "The Alt-World Chronicles" is finally here! This is a kind of spinoff/sequel and follows Piper, Dax, and Max as they continue the war against the destroyer gods. See more about the book and where it's available HERE Also, for a limited time, the…
Book 4 of "The Alt-World Chronicles" is finally here! This is a kind of spinoff/sequel and follows Piper, Dax, and Max as they continue the war against the destroyer gods. See more about the book and where it's available HERE Also, for a limited time, the…
New Release – “The Fairy Master Capturi”
Book 4 of "The Alt-World Chronicles" is finally here! This is a kind of spinoff/sequel and follows Piper, Dax, and Max as they continue the war against the destroyer gods. See more about the book and where it's available HERE Also, for a limited time, the ebooks for Books 1-3 of the series are on sale, with Book 1 at $0.99. Thanks for following along, and I hope you enjoy this new book!
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June 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
New Release – “The Fairy Master Capturi”
Book 4 of "The Alt-World Chronicles" is finally here! This is a kind of spinoff/sequel and follows Piper, Dax, and Max as they continue the war against the destroyer gods. See more about the book and where it's available HERE Also, for a limited time, the…
Book 4 of "The Alt-World Chronicles" is finally here! This is a kind of spinoff/sequel and follows Piper, Dax, and Max as they continue the war against the destroyer gods. See more about the book and where it's available HERE Also, for a limited time, the…
Love this early review of my new book!
May 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Love this early review of my new book!
“The Fairy Master Capturi” comes out next week! Am I prepared? Not even close. 😬
a man in a green shirt is eating a sandwich with the words life on mars on the bottom right
ALT: a man in a green shirt is eating a sandwich with the words life on mars on the bottom right
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May 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“The Fairy Master Capturi” comes out next week! Am I prepared? Not even close. 😬
I have 31,807 words written for my next books…as notes. I have over 30k words worth of notes. 🤦♀️ Might be time to outline.
May 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I have 31,807 words written for my next books…as notes. I have over 30k words worth of notes. 🤦♀️ Might be time to outline.
How I motivate myself 😂
May 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
How I motivate myself 😂
Beta readers all have Book 4… Now we wait.
spongebob squarepants is smiling and holding a shovel in his hand
ALT: spongebob squarepants is smiling and holding a shovel in his hand
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April 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Beta readers all have Book 4… Now we wait.
Join my Reading Team for The Alt-World Chronicles!
With "The Fairy Master Capturi" coming out early this summer, I'm reviving my ARC Team for The Alt-World Chronicles. If you're interested in reading any (or all) of the books in this series -- with the understanding that you will then write honest…
With "The Fairy Master Capturi" coming out early this summer, I'm reviving my ARC Team for The Alt-World Chronicles. If you're interested in reading any (or all) of the books in this series -- with the understanding that you will then write honest…
Join my Reading Team for The Alt-World Chronicles!
With "The Fairy Master Capturi" coming out early this summer, I'm reviving my ARC Team for The Alt-World Chronicles. If you're interested in reading any (or all) of the books in this series -- with the understanding that you will then write honest reviews to help me promote the books -- sign up using the link below. Three full novels and one prequel short story are already finished, Book 4 releases in June, and two more novels are in the works for 2026.
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April 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join my Reading Team for The Alt-World Chronicles!
With "The Fairy Master Capturi" coming out early this summer, I'm reviving my ARC Team for The Alt-World Chronicles. If you're interested in reading any (or all) of the books in this series -- with the understanding that you will then write honest…
With "The Fairy Master Capturi" coming out early this summer, I'm reviving my ARC Team for The Alt-World Chronicles. If you're interested in reading any (or all) of the books in this series -- with the understanding that you will then write honest…
“The Alt-World Chronicles” News!
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook and Instagram), you might've seen the new covers I created for the prequel and the first 3 books in the series. I did this largely because I lost the artwork for the previous covers and needed to make a new,…
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook and Instagram), you might've seen the new covers I created for the prequel and the first 3 books in the series. I did this largely because I lost the artwork for the previous covers and needed to make a new,…
“The Alt-World Chronicles” News!
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook and Instagram), you might've seen the new covers I created for the prequel and the first 3 books in the series. I did this largely because I lost the artwork for the previous covers and needed to make a new, coordinating cover for Book 4! So, the existing books ALL got makeovers so that I could tie in the next book in the series, "The Fairy Master Capturi," which I'm happy to announce will be released this June!
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April 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“The Alt-World Chronicles” News!
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook and Instagram), you might've seen the new covers I created for the prequel and the first 3 books in the series. I did this largely because I lost the artwork for the previous covers and needed to make a new,…
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook and Instagram), you might've seen the new covers I created for the prequel and the first 3 books in the series. I did this largely because I lost the artwork for the previous covers and needed to make a new,…
My Google searches for this book have a weird range…
April 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My Google searches for this book have a weird range…
Writing middle-aged characters works a bit differently now that I’m middle-aged myself. I’m finding that I have a lot more experience to draw from when describing aches and pains. 😂
March 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Writing middle-aged characters works a bit differently now that I’m middle-aged myself. I’m finding that I have a lot more experience to draw from when describing aches and pains. 😂
20th Anniversary of “The Kota Series”
I can't believe it has been 20 years since I finished the main books for The Kota Series! In reality, this series started when I was 9 years old, back when my mom suggested I write a story about the "game" we played every day as kids. (I'm not going to do the…
I can't believe it has been 20 years since I finished the main books for The Kota Series! In reality, this series started when I was 9 years old, back when my mom suggested I write a story about the "game" we played every day as kids. (I'm not going to do the…
20th Anniversary of “The Kota Series”
I can't believe it has been 20 years since I finished the main books for The Kota Series! In reality, this series started when I was 9 years old, back when my mom suggested I write a story about the "game" we played every day as kids. (I'm not going to do the math for how long ago THAT was.) My very first printed copy of…
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March 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
20th Anniversary of “The Kota Series”
I can't believe it has been 20 years since I finished the main books for The Kota Series! In reality, this series started when I was 9 years old, back when my mom suggested I write a story about the "game" we played every day as kids. (I'm not going to do the…
I can't believe it has been 20 years since I finished the main books for The Kota Series! In reality, this series started when I was 9 years old, back when my mom suggested I write a story about the "game" we played every day as kids. (I'm not going to do the…
Anyone else lurk in online writing groups just so you can see other people struggling and feel better about whatever annoys you at the moment with your own projects? …Or just me?
March 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Anyone else lurk in online writing groups just so you can see other people struggling and feel better about whatever annoys you at the moment with your own projects? …Or just me?
I know a lot of people hate editing, but formatting is editing’s evil twin. Ugh. 😣
March 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I know a lot of people hate editing, but formatting is editing’s evil twin. Ugh. 😣
When updating an existing 6-part series, it’s a good idea to remember that it’s a 7-part series. 😂🤦♀️
March 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
When updating an existing 6-part series, it’s a good idea to remember that it’s a 7-part series. 😂🤦♀️
I hate writing blurbs. Why are they so hard??!
a woman sits at a desk using a laptop with ring the bell written on the bottom
ALT: a woman sits at a desk using a laptop with ring the bell written on the bottom
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March 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I hate writing blurbs. Why are they so hard??!
Okay. Edits mostly done. Giving this thing a read-through before handing it to fresh eyes.
February 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Okay. Edits mostly done. Giving this thing a read-through before handing it to fresh eyes.