Archives for October 2024

If you haven’t heard of Myers-Briggs, it’s a very insightful personality test. I’m an INFJ-T (otherwise known as a Turbulent Advocate), though I have been known to masquerade is an INTJ. If you don’t know what you are, you can find out here.

One night when I couldn’t sleep, I started wondering what some of the main characters in Venom and Blaze might be categorised at. Would we get on in real life? So I decided to take the test, answering on behalf of my characters. Here are their results:

Venom

Venom came out as ISTP-A, or Virtuoso. Known for making bold choices, they are inquisitive people who like to do things on their own terms, in their own way. I felt this was a perfect fit for Venom’s determined mindset and the way she chooses to overcome her problems.

Venom’s determination allows her to make the best of her situation. Her childhood is achingly lonely and unhappy, but she’s far too stubborn to let that break her.

Blaze

Blaze is an ISTJ-A, or Logistician. A practical problem-solver who find stability through his routine, I feel this is very accurate for Blaze. This personality type is described as reserved, yet wilful, composed, rational and purposeful – all traits Blaze has in the extreme. It’s these traits that enable him not to be broken by his extremely traumatic upbringing.

Viper

Venom’s father, King Viper, came out as ENTJ-A, or a Commander. Described as natural leaders, oozing charisma and confidence, Commanders can also be ruthlessly rational, driven and determined. Viper takes these traits to extreme. His single-minded focus on doing what’s best for his kingdom means he behaves cruelly towards his only daughter. Perhaps in some misguided way believing he really is doing his best. Or perhaps he’s just evil.

Keen to see how these characters react when they’re all mixed together? The Kindle version of Venom and Blaze is on sale at 99p.

The Kindle version of Venom and Blaze is on sale this October for .99p!

What better way to celebrate the upcoming release of Fable and Legend than an autumn sale? So, if you’ve been eyeing up the first in the series, now’s your chance to snag it at a bargain price.

Here’s a reminder of the blurb:

“During a time when unicorns roamed free and dragons cast shadows across the sun, the wise men and women of the land told stories of a troubled future. The legends whispered of a time when every baby born would be blonde, genial and entirely Good. But straight after it would emerge a baby with black hair, dark eyes – and an entirely different nature. They would be called Mirrors, and nobody would know from whence they came or what to do with them once they arrived.”

Venom wants a normal life where no one can tell her what to do, especially her father, King Viper.

Blaze wants to be free, after all, he has been imprisoned in a dungeon since he was a baby.

Thorn wants to get the girl, which is a shame, because the girl has other things on her mind.

At least one of them is going to be disappointed.

In other news…

I finished my WIP sci-fi novel, set on the Isle of Skye, yesterday. Unlike with most novels, I buried myself straight in edits right away. I usually let my books sit, but somehow I didn’t want to break momentum with this one. There’s a host of characters I think you’ll love, along with a couple of villains.

I have no idea if this will ever see the light of day, but the first step towards future publication is getting it into a place where I’m happy with it.

With the days getting darker, it’s the perfect time for writing and reading. And, if you’re looking to add to your TBR list, let me remind you (again) that Venom and Blaze can be yours on Kindle for .99p!

If you do happen to download and read it, it would mean so much if you could pop a review on Amazon. After 50 reviews, Amazon will then promote Venom and Blaze to others and the effect of this for indie authors is not to be underestimated! Thank you for all your support!