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Literary Compass - Vol. 5Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.
With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials. This article series currently publishes on a tri-weekly basis.
Current Stop - The Interstellar Covenanted States<

Literary Compass - Vol. 4Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.
With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.
Current Stop - Silver City
Our fourth stop on our Literary journey is the modern day metropolis of Silver City,

Literary Compass - Vol. 2Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.
With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.
Current Stop - Caelum Lex
Our first stop on our Literary journey is the "rustbucket" the Dionysian, part of the

Seniority Announcements - January 2013

This article marks the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 1000 deviants holding the highly saught after ` -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
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So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community. 
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice that stands out above the many other

Literary Compass - Vol. 1Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated. With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.

Current Stop - Deliverance
Our first stop on our Literary journey is Ciereth, a rich world create

A Smattering of Lit NewsFeatured Thingies (everything in this section is new, yes)
May CLiterature Update
Be A Critic vol. 14 - deadline May 28
CAKE VS PIE (you know which side you're on

) - deadline June 21
Dialogue Workshop - deadline June 20
LTdAB Poetry Slam submission folder now open - deadline May 31
Flash Fic Month!
Live-Love-Write's Synergy
FOTOFriday - Maastunnel Syndrome
Mea Culpa Contest Results

Critmas: results!Critique is something we all desire- its why most people are on dA. We want feedback on our work- some of us just to validate ourselves, others for improvement tips and others who are aiming for move their work on and want genuine suggestions to assist with that.
That is quite a demanding request.
Fortunately, there are people out there who do take their time to look at work, take the time to review, respond and offer this critique. And writing a critique is time consuming, even more so when you’re writing several. Sometimes I think that people forget that, which is why Critmas has a message not just about giving critique out for prizes, but to thank those who do offer that free time to help others with their work.
We can often be quite selfish, expecting critique from others but aren’t willing to give back. Even if you took the time to challenge yourself and write one a week, you will reap the benefits.
Anyhow enough of the lecture; let’s see the results!

Love the Stache!Hi everyone

Movember is quickly coming to a close and the shave-off events are eagerly awaited by our Mo'Bros who have suffered through all sorts of mo-mishaps over the last 28 days. For those of you that have participated, I thank you and ask you to make the last two days really count and reach out to your friends and families for those last minute donations.
For the rest of you, I am making this final push on behalf of all of the deviantART Sta.sh teams to request that you reach into your pockets and make a donation, regardless of how big or small, to the Movember effort. I realize how hard this may be considering you're likely broke after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but should you find a dollar or two - we would greatly appreciate your donation

The amount isn’t important, every little bit helps Movember continue its funding of world-class programs. If you want to know more about what you’ll be helping to fund, you can visit

Louder Than a Bomb 2013 - call for support!Please

and spread the word!
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Louder Than a Bomb Poetry Slam
In 2013, #Elocutionists will be hosting its first spoken word competition, dubbed 'Louder Than a Bomb' (named after the Chicago Poetry Slam of the same name). The competition will consist of writers either having their work performed to their specifications by readers or representing themselves in the competition with their own recordings. There may also be the possibility of two categories to enter: a category for individual slam poets and another for groups. If you are not aware of what a poetry slam is, here is a quick definition and rundown of some basic, universal rules:
A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Everyone who signs up has the opportunity to read in the first round; the lineup for subsequent rounds is determined by the judges' scores. Though rules vary from slam to slam, the basic rules are

Undiscovered Weekly: LiteratureWelcome to the Literature Edition of Undiscovered Weekly
In case you're not familiar with it yet, Undiscovered Weekly is a series of articles aimed at putting a spotlight on some otherwise unknown talent across dA's various galleries.
Who's Featured in This Article?
:iconRiencuran: :iconhfeather53: :iconmistressofquills:
Riencuran's Interview
Take a moment to introduce yourself. Tell me a bit about your interests and your writing.
I started scribbling poetry and telling stories when I was a kid and never really stopped. I get struck by an idea or a phrase and I write it down on whatever happens to be handy, whether it's an email draft, a receipt, or a random envelope. I have snippets lying all over the place, in drawers, notepads, books, my car, my purse. I went through a very cliched phrase

Literary Compass - Vol. 6Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.
With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.
Current Stop - Cantania
The next stop on our Literary journey is the fantasy world of Cantania created by

Spotlight Features - Volume 13A news series featuring art selected by me. There will be a wide range of themes and genres covered. In addition, there will be periodic interviews and artist spotlights.
If you like this article, please add it to your favorites to help spread the love for the art and artists within.
Poll Features
It is widely known that many famous artists, composer, and authors have had the frustration of having a work they felt was sub-par gain huge popularity while pieces they worked harder on and adore sat un-noticed. This is the same for everyday deviants. I recently ran a poll asking for deviants to share with me their thoughts on this and share their own art. Here are some of the answers--the first piece being the most faved and the second being the one they wished had more love. More will be featured in future articles. To see the original poll (which is still open), click here<

Literary Compass - Vol. 7Welcome
If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.
With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.
Editor's Note: Some people feel it is questionable when a writer who publishes an article series features their own work. Mir

Spotlight Features - Vol. 19A news series featuring art selected by me. There will be a wide range of themes and genres covered. In addition, there will be periodic interviews and artist spotlights. Note that this feature is moving to a bi-weekly publication schedule.
If you like this article, please add it to your favorites to help spread the love for the art and artists within.
Daily Features
On my profile page, I feature a new deviation every day (or two or three). The piece is usually something that caught my eye. Could be an amazing digital painting, a fun stamp, a quick photograph that made me smile, perhaps a piece for a weekly theme, whatever. However, it moved me enough to share it with my visitors. Below is a list of the artists which I featured during January 2013. I am showcasing different pieces from their gallery in the hope of showing them a bit more love. If you would like to see the original piece I featured of each of these arti

Spotlight Features - Volume 11A news series featuring art selected by me. There will be a wide range of themes and genres covered. In addition, there will be periodic interviews and artist spotlights.
If you like this article, please add it to your favorites to help spread the love for the art and artists within.
Daily Features
On my profile page, I feature a new deviation every day (or two or three). The piece is usually something that caught my eye. Could be an amazing digital painting, a fun stamp, a quick photograph that made me smile, perhaps a piece for a weekly theme, whatever. However, it moved me enough to share it with my visitors. Below is a list of the artists which I featured during August 2012. I am showcasing different pieces from their gallery in the hope of showing them a bit more love. If you would like to see the original piece I featured of each of these artists, please visit

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Literary Compass - Vol. 3

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Welcome

If one is looking for Literature, you don't need to go far on deviantART. There is a large community of writers and a plethora of work to peruse. Featuring genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance, one would be hard-pressed to find an area not covered. However, due to the nature of the site, shorter works tend to get more focus. It's easier to quickly read a poem or a short story, and thus many of the feature articles on dA showcase those works. However, there are many novelists and serial writers among the mix, oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to have their works seen and appreciated.

With that in mind, I have started an article to spotlight some of those artists and their literary-worlds. The works covered in this feature will exclusively be long-form fiction such as novels, trilogies, etc., or fiction serials.

Current Stop - Loreithia

Our third stop on our Literary journey is the lush fantasy world of Loreithia created by Alicia Cooper (`Endorell-Taelos) and featured in the "Chronicles of Loreithia."

What better way to find out what a book is about than reading the back cover. Grab the virtual paperback and flip it over to see what The Chronicles of Loreithia is about...

"Known for its unprecedented beauty, Loreithia stood without chaos and destruction, a pristine world where the people and lands existed in harmony for millennia. The kingdoms and races ruled with an alliance they believed could never be broken. That is, until the darkness came. As destruction fills their world, hope rests in a single child. With many journeys ahead, countless lives hanging in the balance, and trials that will test the hearts of many, it is up to the child and those who help her to return Lorethia to its rightful order."

“But why me? I keep asking everyone that and they just say it's my destiny, but that doesn't say anything. I don't even know what that means." ~ Luciana

Excerpts

Of course, the best way to learn about a Literary World is to visit it yourself. Here are some works from The Chronicles of Loreithia to help whet your appetite.

SRC - A Destiny ForetoldOn a mid-winter's day, in a village near Evergreen Falls, peasant children were playing happily, oblivious of the chaos that has been spreading across the lands of Loreithia, their realm, and soon the kingdom of SummerRaine. There weren't many children in the Evergreen Falls village, but all of them were friends. It was an unusually sunny day for this time of the year. The snow had already begun to melt laying bare large patches of grass. The children were exceptionally glad to see the sun, as the winter days have been long and harsh forcing the children indoors. Life was not easy for these youngsters who have in their short lives experienced

Forever a childHe was something like what nightmares were made of. It was strange; he once promised her a better life, now that she was no longer a princess. Ever since she was abandoned by her own father and given away to the world to perish alone. But all he wanted, all he had a taste for was her blood.

She remembered his promise to give her something of a better life in exchange for her blood; he gave her dolls that resembled her own appearance, a bed and food. But as time went by, night after night of having him bite into the delicate flesh of her neck and wrists, drinking what life she had within her veins, she b

Luciana's LamentI feel only you,
I see only you,
I hear only you.

As the darkness creeps around me,
It threatens to suffocate.
Never enough to just take my innocence,
You turned me into something
… I never wanted to know.

For all the things you've done, for your own greed,
Never once thought about your own child
Fragile as a porcelain doll,
now broken once more.

I dream about a world,
where I am free again.
It was never my fault.

I can still taste the blood
Of the many innocent souls,
It shouldn't have ever been like this.

Will I ever be pure once more?

I cry from the pain you put me through.
I cry as I carry the weight of the world

Loreithian Art

Literary Universes are worlds created out of words on pages, but many authors now expand beyond that. Creating or commissioning art of their characters and settings is a way to help enrich the reading experience for their fans, as well as help inspire the creators themselves. We asked the creators to pick out three of their favorite pieces and tell us why they are so special to them.

1. With the help of a special friend, `EmberRoseArt, this is by far the best and favourite photomanipulation piece I’ve worked on relating to the series. This is how I view Luciana as a young woman, still mentally scarred from her days of childhood. Unfortunately, she still bears the burden of all those memories and sometimes it’s just too hard to cope. I love this piece because it shows her sense of fragility and loneliness, her sadness.

2. This scene was created by *PiccolaRia. I really adore this piece because it shows a young Luciana and Dasarine going though a hard time, yet Dasarine is very loving and optimistic and tries to cheer up his young friend.

3. This work was created by *Isbjorg. This is the best picture I have received so far with Luciana’s parents, Emmanuel and Kaliya, before the wars began and he wanted more power and wealth. I really love this scene as it shows them young, but you can see he is beginning to get a bit too much and she's just not interested, sensing something wrong. Their relationship was indeed great to begin with, until Emmanuel starts getting more and more greedy and it puts a wall between them.

"Luciana, heroes very rarely are born that way. They are regular people who must rise and do great things. Sometimes because circumstances force them to. Other times because fate compels them so. We can never know why you were chosen, but you are the one marked to stand against and defeat Emmanuel. It's okay to be frightened. You are but a mere child. Someday you will be older, stronger, and more powerful, and you will embrace what you must do. That is why I am here -- we are all here -- to help you." ~ Zoran

Interview

The second-best way to learn about a literary work is to talk to the creator. Alicia Cooper was nice enough to sit down for a Q&A about her series and other works.

Please introduce yourself.

My name is Alicia Cooper; I am a young aspiring author from Australia. I love to write and dream about fantasy worlds.

How long have you been writing?

On and off for about ten years, though, admittedly, not much actual writing. It’s mostly been information and creative gathering of ideas.

Tell us a little about your novel/series?

The Chronicles of Loreithia (#LoreithianChronicles) is a series of short stories and novels set in a fantasy world of Loreithia. The main story is about a royal family and a young emperor’s lust for ultimate power and wealth which triggers a war between good and evil forces in all the kingdoms of this world.

When/How did you come up with the idea of your novel/series?

When I was around fourteen years old, I used to be a role-player within the chatrooms of Yahoo! Chat. With my love of all things fantasy, I created a rather simple character who is now known as Luciana. I thought Luciana’s world and the character herself had a lot of story potential, so I started to develop her more. Over the years, her character grew and so did the universe around her. Since I had a passion to write long posts in roleplay, I thought I should try writing actual stories about her and Loreithia.

Who are your two favorite characters and why? (Yes, I know picking only two is hard.)

Of course it has to be Luciana and her childhood friend Dasarine.

Luciana has been with me forever. Through Luciana I have been able to express my emotions and need to escape the real world when have I needed to. She is everything I am, although my story isn’t as sad or pained as hers. Luciana is someone who wants the best for herself and the world around her, but the pressures of life and her destiny get to her--the world weighs down upon her. It’s sometimes hard to see the light through the darkness, but there is still hope and that is something she wants to reach.

Dasarine, on the other hand, is the best friend you could ever wish for. Although his life wasn’t as good either, having been abandoned by his own people (a race of Dark Elves, similar to the Drow of Forgotten Realms stories) and left to fend for himself, he learned the harsh cruelty of living and learning alone from a young age. Unlike the people he was born to, Dasarine is kind, loyal and loving. He would do anything for Luciana, even if it would kill him. Through their bonds, over time they realize that they love each other. By the end of the story, they have grown up and become married, once the wars are over.

Dasarine is actually a character that belonged to a fellow RP partner who allowed me to use him for story purposes.

Luciana and Dasarine’s relationship is no doubt a hard one, with the trials and tribulations that Luciana (and therefore Dasarine) must face, but they get there eventually with the help of many allies and friends. Luciana and Dasarine actually remind me of the relationship of Catti-brie and Drizzt from Forgotten Realms. In fact Dasarine is inspired by Drizzt, although there are differences in the character to suit the Loreithia world.

What’s one of the best compliments you’ve gotten on the novel/series?

The best by far is the fact that people have come to me and said that they find the story of Luciana interesting and want to know more. It's also encouraging to hear that they feel the series has a lot of potential.

What would you estimate the readership of the work has been/is?

This is rather a tough question to answer simply because I don't have much to show in the way of actual story chapters. Mostly random bits and pieces of artwork, short stories. and information related to the series. But from what I know, the fan-base has been quite fair as many have expressed an interest in the series. The fact the Chronicles have a sizable following despite the fact that there is not a lot of actual writing yet is fantastic and I hope to reward everyone with the actual stories in the near future.

Just for fun, if you could pick an actor or actress to pay the lead protagonist and antagonist, who would you choose?

I actually have an actor meme filled out on deviantART: [link]

I chose Mackenzie Foy, India Eisley and Gennifer Goodwin for the three life stages of Luciana (child, teen and adult) and Robert Downey Jnr as Emmanuel (who is Luciana’s father)

Aside from this novel/series, what are some of the other works you’ve done (if any)?

Like this series, my others endeavors are works in progress and still in the idea/development stage. I’ve begun writing a children’s story about an animal kingdom and two children’s adventures exploring the island in which they are ultimately stranded on. The other is a modern world gothic romance about Fallen Angels. Aside from those original stories, I’ve done numerous side-stories to the Chronicles, as well as some fan-fiction.

"When World's Collide" is a novella collaboration between myself and Michelle Lehmann. It should be mentioned that although it’s not directly linked to the canon timeline of the Chronicles, I still consider it a part of the series. It's an alternate-history crossover between my own world and the Relativity universe.

What’s your favorite part of the writing process?

For me it would be the development of characters and world around them--as much as it can be quite a headache at times. I guess that’s why I've spent so long in the planning stages, since I want to make sure everything is fleshed out fully. The story is always on my mind and I look forward to the day it's fully developed and I can get it down on paper...or should I say my word processor.

What are your goals for the series/novel?

To write, finish and one day publish them.

Final words?

Firstly and foremost I would like to thank `mirz-alt for the time interviewing me and everyone who reads this article. Secondly, I would love to thank everyone who has supported or has had interest the Chronicles series so far either by reading or contributing artworks. I am very much appreciative.

"I have to be brave." ~Luciana

Want More?

You can follow the Chronicles of Loreithia through `Endorell-Taelos's page, as well as the official deviantART group #LoreithianChronicles

Currently, the group is hosting a Winter OC Contest with an impressive list of prizes. The deadline is February 28, 2013, which gives you plenty of time to enter. For more information, click the banner below.

More Compass?

You can view past editions of the series here ---> [link]

_{If you would like to recommend a novel or series to be considered for Literary Compass, please drop me a note. A series or novel must have a deviantART base , be fairly established, have supporting art, and offer some 2-3 excerpts/literary pieces for reading. You MAY self-suggest your own work.

Guidelines and FAQ for the series can be found here ---> [link]}

Credits

_{Commissioned journal CSS and map background created by `GillianIvy
Coding modified and formatted by `Ravenswd
Art featured in article courtesy of `Endorell-Taelos, *PiccolaRia, and *Isbjorg}

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Literary Compass - Vol. 3by `mirz-alt

Journals / Art News / Literature

Third issue in a new series giving much-needed love to some fictional serials and novels. This stop: The Chronicles of Loreithia. Please show your support for the author and the series by faving and/or commenting.