Category: Blog

Life Update + Ramblings

on By

Hiiiiii ☺️ Its me, Tristin. (Long rambling post up ahead!)

I wish I had some big update to share but unfortunately I don’t have anything yet but trust that I’m working my damn hardest to get there. Ik I’m horrible at staying present and posting about my writing journey and that is something I’m working on being better about. I will say January has already started off with a bang. I began posting weekly progress wrap ups, special bts stuff and wip teasers on my Substack (which you should subscribe to) I’ve also started posting again across social media and creating pretty aesthetic content on my new TikTok account (tristinclark_) but besides those things, overall, I’m just doing wayyyy better mentally, physically and spiritually. I’ll be honest… my mental health journey has been quite rough since 2023. I won’t get too into it but all I’ll say is that I was not okay. I could barely function let alone write or post content. I was burnt out… bad. But after 3 yrs, I’m more than fine now and back to my old smiley, bubbly, dorky, happy self. I even started working out too! I lost myself somewhere over the years but now that I’ve found me again, I’m never letting me go. What’s crazy is it’s only Jan 15th and I think I’ve already wrote more this year than half of last year πŸ˜… If that doesn’t show progress then idk what to tell ya.

I set a goal for myself this year to kick ass and get shit done and I’m just proud of myself for already coming so far.

I’ve got a lot of work and writing ahead of me but I know I’ll get there. I won’t stop otherwise. So, stay with me and follow along. I’ve got so many new stories coming and I seriously cannot wait for you all to read them all ☺️

Thank you for reading and being here πŸ’•

Tristin (with an I not A) πŸ˜‚

Subscribe to my SUBSTACK

Signed Bookplates Now Available!

on By

Guess what? Signed bookplates are now available in my Etsy store! And each order comes with TWO designs! But there’s only 25 sets. so get them NOW!

I’m clearing out my store, so make sure to snag everything before it’s all gone. I’ve got very limited quantities of character art prints (10) and book map prints (28) left as of right now, so first come, first serve.

✨All proceeds go straight to publishing costs for my next to be published book, so thank you to everyone for supporting!

πŸ’«Etsy store link: https://authortristinclark.etsy.com

*Free shipping on all. Open to U.S. residents only.

Author Signature Change

on By

I know this author signature/initials,/stamp thing is a hot topic right now but I’m glad it is because it’s given me the courage to do what’s best for me.

MOVING FORWARD, I WILL BE SWITCHING FROM SIGNING MY FULL SIGNATURE TO MY INITIALS.

FOR SPECIAL EDITIONS, BOOK BOXES, BOOK PLATES… ETC, THERE WILL BE A FULL DIGITAL SIGNATURE.

I’ve got mad arthritis in my right index finger knuckle and it’s only getting worse, especially when any pressure is applied which then triggers a flare up that has me in tears due to the pain. Of course, my health comes first and I must do what I have to, to care for myself.

*A POSSIBLE SWITCH TO A STAMP IN THE FUTURE MAY HAPPEN, BUT FOR NOW, I’M WILLING TO TRY INITIALS ONLY

I appreciate everyone for all your love and support. Thank you for your understanding.

-Tristin Clark

*Photo below shows my bad knuckle.

B&N Book Signing!

on By

Mark your calendars! I am so excited to announce that I’ll be signing my sci-fi fantasy dark romance book A War Amongst The Stars again at the Montgomeryville Barnes and Noble in North Wales, PA November 15th at 2pm!

I can’t wait to see everyone, sign your book and talk all things AWATS 🀩 I might even share a few secrets about book two if you’re lucky πŸ‘€

I’ll see you soon!

Happy wishing! βœ¨πŸ’«

A War Amongst The Stars Fun Fact Plus More!

on By

The vampire author office vibes are certainly vibing πŸ•―οΈπŸ₯€

Fun fact about A War Amongst The Stars I bet a lot of you didn’t pick up on while reading. So, we know The Darkness and The Light are the creators of the universe who gave light and life to everything we know. We also know a ton of origin stories originated from them (magic, wishes, soulmates, heart mates, gods…well, there’s two tiny scenes in awats where Nolance consumes a drop of Serena’s light and blood and she’s just like β€œweird he’s done that twice now.” And way back when magic still existed on planet, mates would bind their fate with a ceremony that included drinking from one another. You see where I’m going with this? Yep. Safe to say we can add a vampire origin story to the list too. πŸ§›πŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ©Έ

There’s a very…um special scene in book two that happens in ch one, A Wish Amongst The Souls that I CANNOT wait for you to read. I can’t give away anymore info about it but when you read it…you’ll def be like WTFFFFF!?

And don’t worry, more will be explained on the origins of vampirism but it’ll def be something different from what we’re already accustomed to knowing. All origin stories gotta start from someone and daddy Nolance sure has started a lot πŸ˜…

And as always, this series is setting up a whole universe of stories to come that I have been tirelessly working to bring to publication. Y’all just wait. We’re going to be seeing more than just celestial gods. We’re getting EVERYTHING! 🀩

Haven’t read A War Amongst The Stars yet? Read it here!

JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK!

Yep! I’m now on Substack.

What is Substack? You’re probably wondering.

Substack isΒ an online platform that enables writers and content creators to publish newsletters directly to our subscribers inboxes, offering both free and paid subscription options which come with different perks. The layout is pretty cool. It has notes which is basically like Threads, and then there’s posts where only free and paid subscribers can see. It’s where I’ve migrated and where I intend to spend most of my time sharing my writing journey with all. There, you’ll find the real, raw ramblings and random thoughts of my author mind, exciting announcements and updates, reveals, character art drops, behind the scenes info and teasers of my current work in progresses, exclusive giveaways, author and/or story fun facts. AndΒ sometimesΒ a daily look into my life and creative process. You’ll certainly see a more personal side of me there which I hope you love.

Basically, I plan on combining everything I post across all my social media platforms into one place, plus adding even more!

If that sounds like something you’d be into, then by all means…please join me there and follow and/or subscribe so you do not miss out.

SUBSTACK

That’s all for now!

Take care and happy wishing!

Tristin Clark

Follow me across social media!

Not Even A Monster Teaser

on By

β€œπ‘²π’Šπ’π’… 𝒐𝒇 π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’†π’” π’šπ’π’– π’˜π’π’π’…π’†π’“ π’Šπ’‡ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’Žπ’π’π’”π’•π’†π’“π’” π’˜π’† 𝒂𝒓𝒆 π’•π’‚π’–π’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 π’Žπ’π’π’”π’•π’†π’“π’” 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍.”

Not Even A Monster by Tristin Clark
Genre: Adult Paranormal Dark Horror Romance
Blurb Reveal: tba
Cover Reveal: tba
Release Date: tba

Happy New Year, my darlings. I hope you’re excited for my next dark romance novel that I’m getting closer to finishing writing. I don’t have a blurb yet but I do have this… Not Even A Monster is my The Lost Boys meets True Blood, hella dark, seductive, grungy and gothic paranormal vampire horror dark romance book set in the 90’s thats a loosely based Dracula retelling. This story will touch on some pretty dark, depraved, uncomfortable, disturbing and heavy themes and will dabble in the macabre and face challenging and complicated morally questionable relationships and acts that’ll have you wondering if you need to drench yourself in holy water or accept living in eternal flames. Regardless, it’s gonna be dark and 🩸 af so I hope you’re ready.

Even monsters need love too. Succumb to darkness.

Add NOT EVEN A MONSTER to Goodreads!

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN A WAR AMONGST THE STARS PAPERBACK AND BOOK BOX GIVEAWAY! πŸŽƒπŸ§‘✨

on By

It’s giveaway time! Alright, all Hollows Eve is nigh and one of you lucky star-blessed souls is going to win one splendid book box full of cute spooky Halloween and A War Amongst The Stars things. If thy prepared, then I dare thee to enter if you wish βœ¨πŸ’«

*See the pinned post on my IG for instructions on how to enter: @tristinclarkauthor

*Giveaway opens at 3:00pm EST on 10/15/24 andΒ closes 10/17/24 so don’t wait to enter!!

Good luck to everyone! May the stars bless your every wish and mortal souls!βœ¨πŸ’«