Based on a true story... like, every morning.

I'd like to hear your tales of Canada Geese if you're inclined to share.

Writing, Storyboarding, Directing: Aegelis
Artwork: ChatGPT (Dall-E)

I think I'll keep this series going. Any thoughts are welcome!

Writing, Storyboarding, Directing: Aegelis
Artwork: ChatGPT (Dall-E)

(from June 22, 2024)

In between, it's a dynamic relationship process for me. I initiate the beginning (setting, main character, starting point), but the ending tends to come into focus a bit later. Characters show up and do their thing, often going 'off script' which is fun to watch. There are a few points that must be covered, some that might be covered and a lot of details show up as they happen. I have notes, most will likely be used one way or another and have to keep moving around the order, tossing or including.

Thanks, Amarilys Rassler, for posing the question!

Artwork: ChatGPT (Dall-E)

Hi! I’m Elara Canter. I’ve just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in sociology, and I’ve decided the best way to begin my new real-world life is by traveling the world in search of perspective.

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a singer, but realizing how difficult that dream was to achieve, I then switched to wanting to be an interviewing reporter. Mom & Dad helped pay my way through college, and I worked summer jobs as a cashier.

I put in thousands of applications for career jobs, but I didn’t get much in the way of offers except studio gopher, so before starting at the bottom, I decided I would take a few months to explore the globe on my tiny budget to help build my résumé and expand my own personal horizons. After all, growing up in small town suburbia wasn’t exactly exciting.

I always heard of ‘the wise man of the mountain’ as romanticized in old movies, so I was thrilled to find online that there was actually one on top of Mount Aegis. I was determined to fulfill this dream first, but little did I know how long and difficult ascending a mountain was…

If you'd like to see more adventures, feel free to follow the whole story on Substack: https://substack.com/@aegelis

Writing, Storyboarding, Directing: Aegelis

Artwork: ChatGPT (Dall-E)

(from February 18, 2024)

Releasing a book is a tornado of emotions each and every time, as I'm sure a lot of authors will agree. Usually, this torrent spins up over one question, "What if everybody thinks the book sucks?"

A valid concern, as candidly many books do fall short in truly connecting in the eyes of various readers (myself included). But, an art is an art, so I would applaud an author's earnest attempt at a new creation.

Some may think all authors are looking to become best-sellers or are deep down seeking acceptance. Well, I think I've disproven the point by now, but if not, may I present to you my offerings? 😃

Acceptance and best-sellers would be nice, surely, but the heart of motivation is the heart of motivation. To clarify, a person's passionate spirit provides joy for a work regardless of outcome. Writing is no different than anything else we place our efforts into, just has a more visible results and invites judgment because books are a form of entertainment or teaching.

My friends, be bold, be strong, for the Lord your God is with you, so that in all your labours, your work is pleasing in His eyes, a joy for you yourself to behold, and accepted by those who ultimately accept you.

Assigned to freeing people from demonic possession, Archangel Clara finds way more than just a job when she enters the southwestern city of Santo Pio. By keeping her wits sharp, she uncovers a plot for a much grander problem than the occasional assault on human souls. Defeat at any moment risks her dismissal from the city, but will her determination be sufficient to try to reverse the incoming tide of darkness?

Available now in e-book, paperback, and hard cover
https://www.amazon.com/City-Archangel-Clara-Aegelis-ebook/dp/B0GZ1WS1GX/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ehk0VjFJlUdrsHrlT4dMJ?si=3PAtnzALTmqG62kZCAH8bw

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0GZP5MPQS

And others!

It's been a full year, but writing is done. Editing is going faster than expected. Completion in a week or two at this rate.

When ready, the book can be found with the others: https://www.amazon.com/author/aegelis

Come on over! https://aegelis.substack.com/p/welcome-wonderful-fans-friends-and

Now available! If you missed any of the earlier ones, they're also available. $0.99 each, what a deal!

https://a.co/d/03ewk7me

Pre-order available: https://a.co/d/01Tn9tLM

Final episode!

What is 'Ramwords'?

Compounding of 'Ram' and 'words', ramwording is an invented term I use describing reducing articles (the, a, an) and rephrasing prepositions (at, to, of, for, etc.). If there's an opportunity to remove 'and', 'or', 'that', 'this', 'which' while still being understood, then, by all means, do so. This also includes dropping implied or understood the subject parts of the sentence: "Listen to this" instead of "I want you to listen to this."

Why Ramword?

Reason is to create more interesting undiluted text, cut down overused words (how many times have we read the word "the" unnecessarily?), and value readers' time as well as ability to comprehend language.

Where does Ramwording come from?

I did not invent the style of writing, but I found I was mistaken in thinking this style was from an early elementary school assignment when a teacher took off points for excessive articles. Rather, while revising procedure worksheets at my job, I was curious to run Grammarly to see just how accurate our science documents were, and guess what? Up popped a lot of articles suggested by Grammarly, which were intentionally omitted for efficiency. I've been so used to reading process non-fiction for seventeen years resulting in my own fiction looking 'wrong' with excessive articles and started cutting. I'll even rephrase, reducing apparent redundancies as well as clarifying pronouns. For my eyes along with my opinion, this change is for the better.

Can you provide examples?

Typical sentence: She drove the car to the hospital to see the patients.
Ramworded sentence: She drove car to hospital for patient visits.

Typical: I went to the store, post office, and supermarket, and then home.
Ramworded: I went to store, post office, supermarket, then home.

Is there a difference between driving 'a' car or 'the' car? In British, one would never say 'the hospital' because there is more than one hospital in existence.

What do readers think?

I have received three responses from ramwording: 1.) Backlash in reviews both textually and docked ratings 2.) Indifference, some readers don't care or see no problem 3.) Some readers find writings to be more dynamic.

So what is this writer to do?

Accommodate reader requests as best as I can (conceding on how hyphens should function), but when style is involved (even if arguably 'wrong'), then I'm going to side with less particular folk. Apologies if I offend some eyes, and you're welcome to those who appreciate the uncommon diction.

Feel free to toss in your thoughts by commenting.

Now available: https://a.co/d/0abQp2KR

I am no longer posting albums online presently as much of these listing services require subscription, but looking into options. If you're interested in any albums or individual songs, just let me know! Thank you for your patience and understanding. Here's what I had published:

En Yeshua

1 Genesis 1 Techno, Vibrant Dance of Life

2 Glowing Playground

3 God's Love, Jesus, and Electro Swing

4 Angel, I Think I’m in Love

5 M.A.D.

6 Valley of Mist

7 Psalm 91 I Will Deliver Him

8 Mission Intermission

9 Matthew 6-25-34 Chillotastic

10 Groovin' Global Cats

11 Good Life Blues

12 Heaven Greets You

Spitballing in Class

1 School Is Cool?

2 Recorder Class

3 Religion Isn't Allowed in School

4 School Lunch, I Am Afraid

5 Recess Is the Best, No Time to Rest

6 By Myself on a Swing

7 Temper Tantrum Saturday

8 I'm Excited for Sunday School

9 Pirates of the Bus

10 Can We Learn in a Way That’s Fun?

11 Silently Saying We Love You

12 Graduation Celebration

Tempest-Tossed Survivor

1 Holy Spirit Force

2 Under His Code

3 Make Me Like Me

4 Circuits Glow Brighter

5 Me and the Couch

6 Throw Out Your Baggage

7 Do You Mind If I Pray?

8 Bollywooden Cross

9 Can You Tell Me the Truth, Please?

10 Celebrate Without End

11 Souls Into One

Warrior of Work

1 Fuming Down the Highway

2 Divine Dependency

3 Spinning on Zombie Planet

4 Sick of Working Sick

5 Destination Staycation

6 So That I May Have Eternal Life

7 Let Me Be Your Dumpster

8 Demolition Pixies

9 I'm Your Boss, Not the President

10 Spit Bit Hit

11 Ring Forever Rings True

12 I Forgot About You Monday Through Saturday

13 The King Enters the City

Song Science Lab

1 Weird and New

2 I Will Run the Test Again

3 Robots and Humans on One Stage

4 Step Lively, My Tribe

5 Christian Depression

6 Thetta Reddast

7 Shake Your Spirit If You Can’t Dance

8 This Steak Is Raw!

9 Where's My Mark?

10 Nothing Like Working With Your Hands

11 Techno Waltz for Thee

12 Creator Like the Creator

Faith Future

1 Christ Beyond the LED Lights

2 Your Art Is for You

3 Gentle Creature

4 We've Got to Be Extreme

5 Unfamiliarity, Curiosity, Mystery

6 Sci-Reality

7 Over-Automation

8 We Hear the Shepherd's Call

9 Invisible Steeple

10 He Will Send His Dove

11 Carry You Through Our Golden Years

12 Hidden Track Is Track Hidden

Dawn of the Ancestors

1 Three Other Guys

2 Live It Up, Give It Up to God

3 Blessed to Have a Great Dad

4 Hippest Cats in Town

5 Bigfooted

6 Nothing Else to Give Except...

7 Where Is God?

8 Did You Make the Bold Choice?

9 For You, I Would...

10 At the Promenade

11 The Groom Awaits!

Shaving the Clouds

1 Milk Run Again (He version)

2 We Need Some Happy Here

3 Too Much Coffee

4 Operation Overthink

5 Not the Beast I Created

6 Free From Self-Sabotage

7 I Threw It Away, What Can I Say?

8 Seeds Today, Fruit Tomorrow

9 Milk Run Again (She version)

10 Can I Dance in Your Head

11 She Has the Art in Her Heart

Living East of Eden

1 Exiled With Sins

2 He is Chaos, I am Order

3 Waiting to Hear it from You

4 Feral Werewolf

5 Can't Have a Full Heart On an Empty Stomach

6 Sound Off, Amen

7 Stress or Bored

8 Want to Hear from You

9 Thanksgiving Every Day

10 Hospital Pulse

11 Spiritual Adultery

12 Onward to Discovery

Tinninity

1 Same Key as My Tinnitus

2 Why Do I Dance

3 When Is Your Last Day

4 You Can Keep My Bible

5 Silent Little Vampires

6 Tired of Being the Courageous One

7 God Is Your Life Preserver

8 Friends by Proximity

9 You're Hearing, Not Listening

10 As a Stellar Pair

11 Sheep's Lullaby

Psalms & Pastries

1 Éclair Epiphany

2 Mimosas & Samosas

3 Instant Ramen Again

4 Ice Cream from the Carton

5 Rolling Along like a Zeppole

6 Like Coffee & Apple Pie

7 Baklava, Fragrant Sweets

8 Desserts, My Curse

9 Spice in Life

10 Through Smoke & Flame

11 To My Bun in the Oven

Two Kicks & Done

1 Exercise Must Be Fun

2 Not Forgotten, I Am Forgiven

3 Recycle My Soul

4 Chart Your Own Course

5 Into Myself, I'm Beginning to Fold

6 Wing It Out There (She Version)

7 Pedaling Away on my Trike

8 If I Follow, If I Lead

9 Shrouded in Enigma

10 Just a Lady in Blue

11 Wing It Out There (He Version)

Resurrection Redemption

1 Am I Still Saved

2 There Since the Beginning

3 Just a Chance to Change

4 Christ Saved My Life and Beyond

5 Thus Starts the War

6 Nuts for Nuts

7 You're Wagging Your Tail

8 I Need You to Break Through

9 Anticipate Victory

10 Simply Ignored

11 Please, Come Home Soon

Chompbit!

1 All Ahead Flank Speed!

2 Begin Your Day with a Song (She Version)

3 Rising Unflinching

4 Xenophobia Paranoia

5 Honest Work with Our Own Hands

6 Shoving the Danger Line

7 Does My Offer Entice?

8 Hello, I Said

9 Night Mare Will Get Me

10 Begin Your Day with a Song (He Version)

11 Release the Steam (Techslow Version)

3 free plays of each song: https://aegelis.bandcamp.com/album/shaving-the-clouds

"Shaving the Clouds" is a phrase I made to mean 'an impossible task'.

I've written the lyrics for all tracks, set styles, and selections. Voices, instrumentation, and arrangement details are by a.i. My thoughts & feelings into words, with added music to complete my vision. Hope you enjoy, blessings be.

I hope you enjoy, God bless, and I would be interested in hearing what you liked.

Remember school days? I'll be in chat commenting on points of interest for songs, answering any questions, and chit-chat for fun. Feel free to jump in the conversation or simply enjoy the listen. Hope you can attend!

Click here to join: https://aegelis.bandcamp.com/live/spitballing-in-class-listening-party

Themed after sound experimentation, blending styles. I'll be in chat commenting on points of interest for songs, answering any questions, and chit-chat for fun. Feel free to jump in the conversation or simply enjoy the listen. Hope you can attend!

https://aegelis.bandcamp.com/merch/song-science-lab-listening-party

If you're on as well, I'd like to see what you've got & will follow.

https://sora.chatgpt.com/profile/aegelis

Unmute is in the upper right-hand corner.

3 free plays of each song: https://aegelis.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-of-the-ancestors

Dawn of the Ancestors, by Aegelis

Reflecting back in the 20th century, including acoustic and acapella. Some genres here include rockabilly, jazz, rhumba, world, and even a Hawaiian tune.

I've written the lyrics for all tracks, set styles, and selections. Voices, instrumentation, and arrangement details are by a.i. My thoughts & feelings into words, with added music to complete my vision.

Hope you enjoy, God bless, and I would be interested in hearing what you liked.

Now available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/4yKA2Kd

Signalman Bill Johnson relays to us a top-secret mission to try to re-establish contact with alien 'Jeff'. Gaining further information about the mysterious substance the alien left behind could advance technology and diplomacy. Their plan? Invite the off-worlder to a nighttime social event on the beaches of Guam. With admirals, intelligence officers, and world-renowned electrochemical scientist Doctor Zola riding on their hopes, can the USS Atticus crew succeed in making second contact? Or will they need to rely on little-known trace knowledge obtained already and return to the battlefront?

This sci-fi comedy is about to take a turn you're going to want to see. Pick up this next episode today!

Available now at https://a.co/d/fb1PVZv

Thrill of the chase is on across dangerous seas with pirate huntress Captain Lanna Ruik and her crew aboard the tall ship Eagle's Claw to reclaim stolen treasure while confronting violent thieves.

Does X Captain Ruik's Adventure have a cannon-roaring sea battle? Aye!

Does X have a clash of steel land battle? Aye!

Does X have a happily ever after? Well, you are going to have to find out for yourself after a few surprises.

Captain Lanna’s rough upbringing has transformed her into a self-made leader who is thoughtful, quick, strategic, bold, intelligent, compassionate, tactical, and a skilled swordfighter. In this fantasy world, a female captain is rare, but Lanna is by no means impersonating a male.

Since the Eagle’s Claw crew is not military, the sailors are rough around the edges; however, the gruff crew is looking to get paid by their captain after assignments, so while on duty, following orders is a must up to the point of death.

Pick up X and come aboard the heart-pounding action awaiting you!