Paityn’s Comments (group member since Aug 13, 2021)

Paityn’s comments from the Authors & Reviewers group.

D.J. wrote: "Paityn! You didn't say you were an accomplished author already -- a trilogy! Congratulations!"

Thank you!! And congrats on your novel as well! Such a huge achievement!

D.J. wrote: "Hi, Paityn,

I wrote a book with 6 stories in it, 4 of which are historical and one contemporary, one speculative.

As an author who has been through what you're getting to, I have a learning to sh..."

Hello D.J.,

Thank you for the thoughtful insight. I understand where you're coming from and it clears up some of the questions I've been pondering about for a while.

With your insight, I would probably just stick to fantasy and leave it there for consistency, like you mentioned. The knowledge I have already amassed about medieval Europe was too great to insert into my novel without overloading the reader, I fear. It didn't flow right with me, my world, or my characters. I just simply don't have the bandwidth for that.

After all, I wasn't trying to mix the two genres intentionally. I gave my WIP to my writing mentor, and she pointed out that I hadn't set the setting at all and suggested a time period and place. And then I fell down the entire rabbit hole of, "oh, I have make this accurate or use this word instead of that one". It turmoiled into something much much bigger.

Anyways, again, I really appreciate the thoughtful insight. It's always nice to hear other opinions and I'm glad you stopped by and took the time to help me!

Best,
Paityn

Jerry wrote: "Are you looking for a professional beta reader??"

Not really, but you are welcome to read an excerpt or two if you're interested! I'm just looking for some advice if you're well-versed in the romantasy with historical elements genre. It's all very new to me, and my work is extremely rudimentary (only 25k words) anyways, so there wouldn't be much to build on in terms of plot and world-building.

Hello,

I really didn't know where to post this, but I just would like some advice both from avid fantasy readers and fantasy authors.

I primarily write in YA dystopian/Sci-Fi, but have started a book (about 25,000 words) that is a YA/NA romance fantasy. I'm new to the genre in terms of both reading and writing it, but I've been trying to pick up some novels to get a feel for it.

Anyways, my novel is historically set in Europe in the 1600s. I have done some research about the era, clothing, lingo etc, picked up a Julie Garwood novel (The Prize) and even an "Author's writing guide..." similar to the time period. However, I just don't want to make my novel so focused on the history.

There are supernatural elements, a fictional map of the novel's world, the lingo/dialogue is modern, clothing is semi-modern, and no major historical events are mentioned (like ongoing wars or division of royalty etc) but my setting is medieval in terms of kingdoms, kings/nobles/common folk, no modern technology, no electricity, accurate housing, etc.

As a reader and/or more experienced author in this subject, how would you go about this? Or more so, do readers get turned off by modern themes, dialogue, plot, in some alternate universe of historical Europe in the 1600s? Does it take away from the novel picking and choosing what I want to be historically accurate?

I've been stuck on this notion for a while--partly because I've been writing in modern language, dialogue, how characters conduct their lives, clothing, etc. and don't know if I should rewrite everything before I continue. I don't want to brand my book as historical fantasy, but do want medieval elements to it. I feel as if it should hold some truth to the time period.

Any advice on what you would do would be greatly appreciated. I'd be happy to also show you some of my work if you're interested so that you could understand what I'm talking about more.

Hello,

Recently, I just published the third and final book to my YA debut series, Engine's Game. If you're a fan of the Hunger Games or Maze Runner, you would enjoy the first book, Madness! I can offer PDF or .doc formats for all three of my books.

As much as I would love to give you a free physical copy, I am a broke senior in high school going into her freshman year of college. If you can ONLY read paperback, please contact me by email and I can find a way to scrap up a book for you!

Here is the blurb for Madness:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Here is the Goodreads link for more info: Madness

All three books are available on KU as well!

If you're interested, please reply and I will get in touch with you! If you need anything else (or need the second and third book), my email is:

Paityn.parque@gmail.com

Thank you!

Hello Alejandra!

I recently just turned 16 and have self-published the sequel to my debut series, Engine's Game. I would gladly provide the first installment if you're interested in reviewing the second!

Here is the blurb for my first book, Madness

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Thank you so much!

Paityn

Hello everyone!

After another grueling year of writing, I finally was able to hunker down another book at 16! I recently just published my sequel, Havoc, and would love to see if anyone would review it! I will provide Madness, the first installment, if anyone hasn't started the series.

For those that are returners, you can check out the Amazon link here (Blurb does contain major spoiler): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...

Thank you so much!

Hello Kelly!

I'm Paityn and was wondering if you'd be interested in reading Madness (on KU). I was 15 when I self-published, and now am 16 ready to publish the sequel for Madness.

It's a dark fantasy novel mashed between the Hunger Games and Divergent. It does contain mature content (Gore/ blood, language, violence, suicide).

Thank you so much!

Hello Sufia! It would be wonderful if you/others could review my debut novel, Madness.

My name is Paityn Parque and I'm 15-years-old. I live in Puyallup, Washington and I've recently published a novel (8/11/2021) called Madness. I've worked with a former Hollywood screenwriter and actress (Casey DeFranco), and she's helped me in the past with my book. If you do give my book a shot, I hope you will enjoy it as much as she has.

My book is a dark fantasy/ science fiction novel that is about 67k words long or 300 pages long. If you're interested, please email me at: paityn.parque@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is the Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Here is my profile: https://amazon.com/author/paitynparque

Here is the blurb:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Hello Rebecca! It would be wonderful if you/others could review my debut novel, Madness.

My name is Paityn Parque and I'm 15-years-old. I live in Puyallup, Washington and I've recently published a novel (8/11/2021) called Madness. I've worked with a former Hollywood screenwriter and actress (Casey DeFranco), and she's helped me in the past with my book. If you do give my book a shot, I hope you will enjoy it as much as she has.

My book is a dark fantasy/ science fiction novel that is about 67k words long or 300 pages long. If you're interested, please email me at: paityn.parque@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is the Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Here is my profile: https://amazon.com/author/paitynparque

Here is the blurb:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Hi, I'm sorry some of you guys took it that way. I, in no means, meant it was for bribery. I want honest reviews. If people think my book sucks, that's awesome it just means I have to work on my writing more. I don't want sugarcoated reviews or good reviews that AREN'T honest. I mean by "best, honest reviews" as in how constructive the reviews were. I'm not looking for people to say "Oh, it was good". I'm simply looking for readers that will tell me: "The book was good, but it could have worked on etc..."

I'm not looking for money. I really just want people to enjoy my book. I'm sorry to those that thought differently.

Hey! Please contact me via email - My Goodreads is bugging and I cannot contact both of you in DMs.

Here is my email: paityn.parque@gmail.com

Thank you so much!

Hi, are you still reviewing? I'm a newly self-published author of a YA dark fantasy/dystopian thriller novel. If you review it, I'll send you a physical copy:) If you're interested please PM me or contact me at: paityn.parque@gmail.com

Here is my Goodreads link:Madness
Here is Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is my blurb:
Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Hi! I have a YA dark fantasy/ dystopian thriller novel that I would love for you to review or feature! In exchange, I'll give you a physical copy:)
If you're interested, please PM me or email me directly at: paityn.parque@gmail.com
Thank you so much!

Here is my Goodreads link:Madness

Here is my Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is the blurb:
Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Hi, I submitted! Looking forward to hearing back:) Thank you!

Hi Tumi! Hope you're having a wonderful day:)
My name is Paityn, and I'm looking for people to review my dark fantasy novel. If you're interested, please PM me or email me at: paityn.parque@gmail.com

Here is the Goodreads link: Madness

Here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Hello Dowsa!
My book is a YA dark fantasy/dystopian novel and was wondering if you wanted to take a look to review! If you're interested, please PM me or email me at: paityn.parque@gmail.com

Here is the blurb:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Here is the book on Goodreads: Madness
I look forward to hearing from you:)

Hey there, I'm Paityn! I need some reviewers to read my book and rate it however they liked it (or not!) In exchange, I'll be giving out free physical copies to those that give the best, honest reviews.
You can find my book on Goodreads here: Madness

Here is my blurb:
Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.


If you are interested, please reply to this post or PM me! I appreciate your time, have a great day:)

Hi Andy! I'm looking for anyone that can review my book, and in exchange I'll give them a free physical or digital copy. My book is a dystopian, dark fantasy. It's about 300 pages, so it's a bit longer than you requested.

Here is my book link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is my blurb:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.

Hey Nathan! I'm looking for anyone that can review my book, and in exchange I'll give them a free physical or digital copy. My book is a dystopian, dark fantasy. It's about 300 pages.

Here is my book link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Paityn...

Here is my blurb:

Death is not an escape.

One night Ezra Adkins is brutally murdered in her own home. As she was dying, she expects to wake up in the afterworld.

She was wrong.

She loses consciousness and awakens into a horrific game of kill or be killed. Players can be killed an infinite number of times, but the only permanent way out of the game is their actual death by suicide.

Players in the game ruthlessly hunt each other for points, while others kill for fun. Most players have given up on finding an escape from the game and spiral into insanity, killing without reason.

It’s mayhem.

Ezra soon learns who to trust and who to hunt down. But as she falls deeper into the game, she starts to lose herself as the bodies pile up. The line blurs between what she’s always known to be right and wrong.

Metal will clash. Blood will spill. Minds will break. And before it’s too late, Ezra must find an escape from the game before she becomes the real enemy.