What if your character's past isn't just a history, but a living, breathing predator hunting their every decision? We're diving deep into crafting backstories that aren't just tragic details, but active forces relentlessly pursuing your protagonists. Discover how inescapable regret and indelible emotional scars become the engine of your narrative, shaping every present choice.Emily KrempholtzEmilyKrempholtz.com========================================VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 - 00:45 Intro00:45 - 1:45 Meet Emily Krempholtz1:45 - 12:07 The Lion King (1994)12:07 - 25:35 Inception (2010)25:35 - 37:39 Atonement (2007)37:39 -44:32 Final Thoughts & Outro========================================Blood Herring

EHDrake.comAmazonBarnes & NobleGoodreads========================================CreditsVoice of Gabe: Dallin BradfordVoice of Lily: Kennedy BradfordIllustrations and Video: Nicole York @NicoleCreates Video Editing by EH Drake========================================*Book Blurb*A snarky vampire. A burned-out cop. A city gripped by a chilling wave of murders and a mysterious drug. What could possibly go wrong?Gabe’s a detective whose career is circling the drain. Vampires took everything from him, but he's never been able to bring them to justice. Lily’s a centuries-old vampire with trust issues and a sharp tongue. When a string of supernatural murders pulls them together, they form the most reluctant crime-fighting duo since… well, ever.They don't like each other. They don't trust each other. But to survive, they must unravel a mystery darker than either could imagine — or become its next victims. Filled with sharp wit, tense banter, and creeping dread, the Blood Herring Trilogy drags you deep into a world where the rules aren’t just broken—they’re rewritten by the night.#vampire #vampyr #fantasy #urbanfantasy #mysterybooks #buddycop #fantasybooktok#fantasybooks #modernfantasy#bookreview #googledocs#indieauthor #netflixdamsel #strongfemalecharacter #betareader #indieauthorsoftiktok #bloodrenegade #bloodherring #vampirebooks #indieauthorsoftiktok #indieauthors #authorsoftiktok #supportsmallbusinessess #vampiregoth #coverreveal #twilightsparkle #politicstiktok #vampire #writingplaylist #writingmusic #supportsmallbusinessess #piratesofthecaribbean #bridgerton #interviewwiththevampire #annerice #fantasymovie #fantasybooks #authortube

What if the hero's journey began not with a prophecy, but with an unexpected twist of fate for someone completely unsuited for the task? This video will reveal how to craft 'chosen ones' who defy all expectations and captivate your audience.Ellie MaureenEllieMaureen.comAmazon Barnes & NobleGoodreads========================================VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 - 0:32 Intro0:32 - 1:42 Meet Ellie Maureen1:42 - 5:01 The Hobbit (1977)5:01 - 8:56 Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)8:56 - 13:33 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)13:33 - 16:08 Mentors & The Chosen Trope16:08 - 16:42 Final Thoughts & Outro========================================Blood HerringEHDrake.comAmazonBarnes & NobleGoodreads========================================CreditsVoice of Gabe: Dallin BradfordVoice of Lily: Kennedy BradfordIllustrations and Video: Nicole York @NicoleCreates Video Editing by EH Drake========================================Book BlurbA snarky vampire. A burned-out cop. A city gripped by a chilling wave of murders and a mysterious drug. What could possibly go wrong?Gabe’s a detective whose career is circling the drain. Vampires took everything from him, but he's never been able to bring them to justice. Lily’s a centuries-old vampire with trust issues and a sharp tongue. When a string of supernatural murders pulls them together, they form the most reluctant crime-fighting duo since… well, ever.They don't like each other. They don't trust each other. But to survive, they must unravel a mystery darker than either could imagine — or become its next victims. Filled with sharp wit, tense banter, and creeping dread, the Blood Herring Trilogy drags you deep into a world where the rules aren’t just broken—they’re rewritten by the night.#vampire #vampyr #fantasy #urbanfantasy #mysterybooks #buddycop #fantasybooktok#fantasybooks #modernfantasy#bookreview #googledocs#indieauthor #netflixdamsel #strongfemalecharacter #betareader #indieauthorsoftiktok #bloodrenegade #bloodherring #vampirebooks #indieauthorsoftiktok #indieauthors #authorsoftiktok #supportsmallbusinessess #vampiregoth #coverreveal #twilightsparkle #politicstiktok #vampire #writingplaylist #writingmusic #supportsmallbusinessess #piratesofthecaribbean #bridgerton #interviewwiththevampire #annerice #fantasymovie #fantasybooks #authortube

Ever wonder how the fantastical elements in your favorite urban fantasy actually *feel* real? How does a dragon land on a skyscraper without it looking totally ridiculous, or a wizard duel on a crowded subway make sense? We're diving into the secrets of making magic feel like it's always belonged on city streets, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.Join me and indie author Jody J Serpling as we explore Jessica Jones, Ghostbusters, and the Trip to Italy.*Jody J Sperling* @jodyjsperling https://www.jodyjsperling.com/========================================*VIDEO CHAPTERS*00:00 - 0:22 Intro0:22 - 2:56 Meet Jod J Sperling2:56 - 6:37 The Trip to Italy (2014)6:37 - 12:14 Ghostbusters (1984)12:14 - 16:03 Jessica Jones (2015-2019)16:03 - 22:37 A Writer's Responsibility to Society & Final Thoughts========================================*Blood Herring*https://www.EHDrake.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1&rh=p_27%3AEH%20Drake&s=relevancerank&text=EH%20DrakeBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-herring-eh-drake/1142637495?ean=9798986109404Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63829145-blood-herring?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=paST1yv56n&rank=4========================================*Credits*Voice of Gabe: Dallin BradfordVoice of Lily: Kennedy BradfordIllustrations and Video: Nicole York @NicoleCreates Video Editing by EH Drake========================================*Book Blurb*A snarky vampire. A burned-out cop. A city gripped by a chilling wave of murders and a mysterious drug. What could possibly go wrong?Gabe’s a detective whose career is circling the drain. Vampires took everything from him, but he's never been able to bring them to justice. Lily’s a centuries-old vampire with trust issues and a sharp tongue. When a string of supernatural murders pulls them together, they form the most reluctant crime-fighting duo since… well, ever.They don't like each other. They don't trust each other. But to survive, they must unravel a mystery darker than either could imagine — or become its next victims. Filled with sharp wit, tense banter, and creeping dread, the Blood Herring Trilogy drags you deep into a world where the rules aren’t just broken—they’re rewritten by the night.#vampire #vampyr #fantasy #urbanfantasy #mysterybooks #buddycop #fantasybooktok#fantasybooks #modernfantasy#bookreview #googledocs#indieauthor #netflixdamsel #strongfemalecharacter #betareader #indieauthorsoftiktok #bloodrenegade #bloodherring #vampirebooks #indieauthorsoftiktok #indieauthors #authorsoftiktok #supportsmallbusinessess #vampiregoth #coverreveal #twilightsparkle #politicstiktok #vampire #writingplaylist #writingmusic #supportsmallbusinessess #piratesofthecaribbean #bridgerton #interviewwiththevampire #annerice #fantasymovie #fantasybooks #authortube