I finished my book 🥳

Project Necromancer is officially done and sent off the places it needs to go!

It took 2 years and many ups, downs, and rewrites to get this book to where it needed to be, but I'm so proud of the results! It's got necromancy, romance, magic fights, girl fights, ruthless gods and Black girls being unapologetically themselves.

If you want the whole journey, feel free to check out the full video on my YouTube channel — just search Written in Melanin or C² Chronicles and I'll pop up ✌🏾

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For those curious, I use Dabble Writer for my writing software. I bounce between that and Ellipsus (which is free) most of the time.

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#blackwriters #author #fantasybooks #blackauthors

2025/9/15 Edited to

... Read moreFinishing a book after a lengthy process like 2 years and 952 days is a huge accomplishment that reflects persistence and passion. Writing fantasy novels, especially ones featuring necromancy, romance, and battles between gods and mortals, requires intricate world-building and character development. This book’s unique focus on unapologetically Black female lead characters is both empowering and necessary in fantasy literature, helping fill the diversity gap within the genre. The author’s use of writing software such as Dabble Writer and Ellipsus highlights the importance of tools in managing the writing process. Dabble Writer is praised for its organizational features tailored to novels, allowing writers to outline, rearrange scenes, and track progress smoothly. Ellipsus, being free, offers accessibility to writers who need decent writing apps without cost. Sharing the journey on platforms like YouTube under channels like "Written in Melanin" or "C² Chronicles" also enhances connection with readers and aspiring authors. It creates transparency around the writing and publishing process, showing that writing a book involves many rewrites, emotional ups and downs, and careful editing before the final product is sent off. Black authors and black-centered narratives in fantasy enrich the literary world, providing representation that readers often seek but do not frequently find. The hashtags #blackwriters, #fantasybooks, and #blackauthors reflect the community and support network that amplify voices like these. For those interested in fantasy writing, focusing on diverse characters and narratives opens doors to stories that resonate widely. Exploring themes like necromancy and magic fights intertwined with romance adds layers that readers find gripping. Ultimately, this book’s completion is a testament to dedication, creativity, and cultural authenticity, inspiring both readers and fellow writers alike.

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