xakana's avatar

xakana

Who Rides Sesshomaru
53 Watchers618 Deviations
26.4K
Pageviews
Well, I found out that I can upload them directly from my mobile, now that I can finally get into the app (or hasn't worked in months). So that's good!
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
I have had a bunch of pictures I've wanted to upload, but the new "will not accept jpg format" thing has made DA basically inaccessible to me. I was using PNG professionally, but the size of the files means I'm not going to re-save all my photos in it. Also, frustratingly enough, I've had to convert even my pro cover art to jpg for the ebook uploaders (blah), so it feels like a waste of time to use PNG at all. So if you've wondered why I haven't been uploading--that's why.
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

September 2015

1 min read
Holy crap it's been a while since I posted here. I'm decently active and all, but I don't have a lot of visual art to share lately. I mostly take photos of my kids. I'm 22 weeks pregnant with our last kid -- a girl. Not a lot to say, I guess. Hello to anyone still reading these <3
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
52 Secrets About Yourself
Be HONEST no matter what. (I always am)


1. What is your natural hair color?
Light brown/dark blonde with copper highlights and lots of white sprinkled in for good measure now

2. Where was your ID pic taken?
My avatar? It's a gif I made. My State ID was taken at the DMV in 2004. I need a new one.

3. What's your middle name?
Sara

4. Your current relationship status?
Married

5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Uh... Sure. They're all fictional, so why not? I've got a little crush on a friend, and since she's a friend, sure she 'likes' me :-p

6. What is your current mood?
Meh.

7. What's the color of your underwear?
dark grey

8. What is one thing that makes you happy?
music

9.Who was the last person you cuddled with?
my 2 year old, Katarina

10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would it be?
I would save my friend's baby :(

11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
Orca

12. Ever had a near death experience?
a few. The most prevalent was when I was unnecessarily given pitocin during labor, and was gone for 3 minutes... that I don't recall at all.

13. Something you do a lot?
Write

14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
I... I don't have one O.o How has this happened?

15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Inugrrrl

16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
Jeph Jacques of Questionable Content

17. When was the last time you cried?
A few days ago; I felt like I was dying from con plague

18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Yup.

19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Invincibliity

20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Hair

22. What's your biggest secret?
I can't quantify these things.

23. What's your favorite color?
Blue

24. When was the last time you lied?
I don't know. I don't lie if I can avoid it

25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Yup.

27. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
buttered bread and water

28. What's your favorite smell?
lily of the valley

29. If you could describe life in one word what would it be?
alive

30. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
Today

31. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
Sure

32. What are you thinking about right now?
the tickle in my throat that's irritating me

33. What should you be doing?
I don't really have any obligations at the moment

34. What was the last thing that made you upset?
Getting con plague (gastroenteritis to be exact) and all the shit it screwed up

35. Do you like working in the yard?
HELL NO.

36. If you could have any last name in the world, what would you want?
I'm fine with my married name

37. Name 5 things in your closet:
clothes, sex toys, baby scrapbook for my youngest, sex toy cleaner, board games

38. Do you act different around your crush?
N/A

39. When was the last time you slept with a stuffed animal?
I'm not sure. They randomly float in and out of the bed with the toddler.

40. How many times do you take a shower a week?
Never ask a mother that question.

41. Do you brush your teeth everyday?
No. I'd like to know who hid my toothpaste this time.

42. Have you ever said something stupid in front of your crush?
*A* crush? Yes.

43. Have you ever watched a hockey game?
Not really.

44. Do you lie about your age?
No, why would I?

45. Ever been jealous about something stupid?
Sure.

46. Do you pick your nose?
Yup.

47. What's the one food you hate?
I'll go with fish, because of anaphylaxis.

48. What's the one junk food you can't live without?
popcorn

49. How old were you when you found out Santa was fake?
I don't know that I ever believed

50. Have you ever blown your nose and looked inside it the napkin?
Yup, every time.

51. Describe your favorite underwear you have?
Pink and black, silky, lightweight, breathable, black lace trim

52. Did you lie in any of these questions?
Nope.

There. A kinda sorta mini-update XD
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Bridges

3 min read
 


In July of 2012, I had the pleasure of announcing that I had become a published author, with my first book, Hotel of Lost Souls. In February, I had the joy of announcing the sequel, Pet

If you like vampires and Urban Fantasy (especially Anita Blake or Sookie Stackhouse), then you should like my books! Hotel and Pet were a blend of Urban Fantasy and Psychological Horror. Bridges is much more Urban Fantasy/Dark Fantasy. It explores the relationships between the characters and Zack finding his place in his world. It's about life and death and life after death.

From the back cover:

When Zack Henderson made the decision to abandon his ordinary human life, he thought he was giving up on any semblance of normality. The last five years of his life have certainly given him no reason to believe otherwise.

Normal is a point of view.

Zack and his family aren't very traditional, but they are most definitely a family. Now a new threat has moved into town to attempt to destroy it. For years they have put off moving on with their lives. Now it is finally time to face the bridges that once seemed so far away. They can only hope that the threat from the darkness doesn't burn them as they cross.

You can read a sample chapter on Amazon or Lulu and if you like it, you can purchase it from Barnes and NobleAmazon, Kobo or Smashwords. All the links for purchase are available at my website.

You don't need an eReader to read my eBook, either! You can read the book now on your phone, tablet, iPad or computer using the Nook App or the Amazon Kindle App (both of which are free!). If you're using an iPad or iPod, you can get Stanza, a free eReading app and read any format that you like! Several other apps are available, too.

If nothing can replace the feel and smell of a real book for you, head on over to Lulu and pick up a slightly-larger-than-average paperback! You'll get to experience it the way it was meant to be read! eBooks can't display the little artsy touches at the beginning of each chapter or the fonts that the handwritten notes in the story use. With a physical book, you get back cover art, too!




You can follow my author page</a> on Facebook if you would like updates on future titles and to be able to connect with me personally as well as other readers. Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me over the years and to everyone who purchased a copy of Hotel of Lost Souls and Pet!
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
Featured

It works on mobile? by xakana, journal

Eff you, Deviant Art by xakana, journal

September 2015 by xakana, journal

52 Secrets Meme (because I love memes) by xakana, journal

Bridges by xakana, journal