Once upon a time, there was a poet whose poems didn’t just rhyme – they burned. None of this “love-dove-above-the-heavens” nonsense; her words lit the page as if the ink itself were flammable. Her throat, clogged with ash, sang lines that made the wind hold its breath, afraid to interrupt her. But one day, after singing her most dangerous song – “In My Flame” – she realized: she needed HIM. Not just a muse, but an image, a spark that scorched her soul,...
It started with a burst of frustration after my book was rejected for the fourth time. I muttered:
"May Bleed bite them all!"
And suddenly, something shifted.
That moment gave birth to Bleed — a slightly manic, utterly chaotic, yet weirdly helpful little gremlin. Since then, Bleed has not only haunted my creative process but also become a co-author and full-fledged character in my world of bookmaking.
He's the one who knocks over the ink bottle, hides your PDF files, and causes mysterious...
Hello and welcome! I’m Gemma Ray, author of cozy coloring books, whimsical tales, and humorous observations on life’s little absurdities.
This blog is my quiet corner of the internet — a place to share behind-the-scenes peeks at upcoming books, creative tips, publishing wins (and struggles!), and the occasional cup of digital tea.
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