Author: elizabethtybush

  • Flicker, Chapter 14 Available

    Flicker, Chapter 14 Available

    Hello, readers! Chapter 14 of Flicker (The Fire of Felwing, Season One) is now available to read! I hope you enjoy this latest installment of this contemporary sci-fi/fantasy LGBTQIA+ romance series. This update also marks the beginning of Part Two. Additionally, I’m working on a new project that I can’t wait to share with you.…

  • Flicker, Chapters 12 and 13 Available

    Flicker, Chapters 12 and 13 Available

    With the posting of Chapter 12 and Chapter 13, we’ve reached the conclusion of Part One! Chapter 14 (next week) begins Part Two. For this chapter, you’ll notice something different about the vibes image. Stylistically, it’s less impressionist and more realistic without being photographic. Over the past few days, I’ve been testing out different AI…

  • AI Masterpieces and Mishaps: Portrait of Varin Felwing

    AI Masterpieces and Mishaps: Portrait of Varin Felwing

    In preparation for the release of Flicker, Chapter 10, I asked OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 to help me generate images that reflected the chapter’s narrative, vibes, and characters. Chapter 10 takes place in Solin Felwing’s past, and includes yet another conflict with his older brother, Varin. A villain in Solin’s early life, Varin made his on-page…

  • Flicker, Chapter 11 Available

    Flicker, Chapter 11 Available

    Chapter 11 is now available! In this update, a person from Solin’s past arrives in Polaris. Only two more chapters to go until the conclusion of Part 1. Need to catch up on Season One? Use the navigation menu below to pick up where you left off. Enjoy!

  • Flicker, Chapter 10 Available!

    Flicker, Chapter 10 Available!

    Chapter 10 of Flicker (Season One of The Fire of Felwing series) is now available! Lots of trial and error with the vibes images for this one. First, I tried to see if I could re-create the opening scene, and that flopped. Next, I figured I could generate one of the key items that appears…

  • “One-Sentence Story Game” (An AI Conversation)

    “One-Sentence Story Game” (An AI Conversation)

    On February 7, 2023, I played a storytelling game with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here are the results; I’ve added some additional notes into the transcript, which will be clearly marked and within square brackets. Liz: howdy! do you know about the one-sentence story game? AI: Yes, the “One-Sentence Story” game is a writing game where participants…

  • Chapter 9 is here!

    Chapter 9 is here!

    Another update for Season One of The Fire of Felwing! Chapter 9 of Flicker is here. That’s right, Season One. If you haven’t had a chance to read my previous posts, I’ve decided to turn the books into seasons to more closely align with my television dreams and to fit the overall vibe of the…

  • The Fire of Felwing: Another Way to Read

    The Fire of Felwing: Another Way to Read

    The Fire of Felwing is now being cross-posted to Royal Road, a free archive of curated fiction with enhanced ways to browse. I’m excited about this new avenue for reaching audiences, as Royal Road works perfectly with the release schedule for this series and the way I’d like to interact with readers. You can find…

  • Flicker: Chapter 8 now available

    Flicker: Chapter 8 now available

    Chapter 8 of Flicker in The Fire of Felwing series has been published! I had a lot of fun generating the vibes images for this one, and there were truly some mishaps and masterpieces that popped up in the process. As usual, all were filed away for a future curated showcase of images. I really…

  • Flicker Updated – Chapter 7 Available

    Flicker Updated – Chapter 7 Available

    Chapter 7 is now available to read! We’re back in the present with Solin’s first days on the job at the kitchen. I’m also looking into a delayed cross-posting of the Felwing novels to other free-to-read platforms. So far, Royal Road looks like the best bet, but me being me, I want to make sure…