Hi! It's been awhile since I've last posted something onto my blog. I'm happy to announce that I'm currently working on the second installment of my poetry collections! Currently, the working title is Beyond. This collection pays tribute to the many different fandoms that have inspired me over the years, and continues to explores themes of imagination, identity, and the search for meaning in a complex world.
I'm really excited about this project because it feels like a culmination of all my passions and interests. Writing poetry has always been a way for me to express myself and connect with others on a deeper level, and combining that with my love for various fandoms feels like the perfect match. It's definitely been a challenge to balance my writing with my other commitments, but I'm determined to make this collection the best it can be. I've been working on it for several weeks now, and I feel like I'm starting to hit my stride. I've been experimenting with different styles and formats, and I think readers will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unexpected twists and turns in the poems. One of the things that's been really important to me as I work on this collection is making sure that it's not just a celebration of fandoms, but also a way to explore deeper themes and issues. I want readers to be able to connect with the emotions and ideas behind the poems, even if they're not familiar with the specific shows, movies, or books that inspired them. To that end, I've been trying to make sure that each poem in the collection has its own unique voice and message. Some of them are more personal and introspective, while others are more fantastical and whimsical. But all of them, I hope, will speak to something universal and human. Overall, I'm just really grateful to be able to work on this project and share my poetry with the world. It's been a challenging and rewarding experience so far, and I can't wait to see where it takes me next.
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Hey everyone! It's been a little while since the last time I posted on my blog!
I'm happy to announce that my first poetry book is out, called Little Bits of Me, and should be coming to physical copies in a few days. Here's the synopsis: A series of poems encapsulating Zena's first twenty-one years, from the innocence of childhood to the pain of trauma. Her words capture the raw and intense emotions that arise while navigating love, loss, and the challenges of growing up. Through her artful expression, Zena invites readers to join her on a path of self-discovery, as she grapples with joys and sorrows, while still finding meaning and beauty in the midst of it all. Amazon Kindle Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX1QYJZW Amazon Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MH4G It's been awhile since I've done an update on my original story Operation: Respawn. I've recently gotten an Inkarnate account, and I finished a version of the map of Diyaura (which I plan to commission someone to create a more personalized version of later), shown below. Additionally, I'm four chapters into my first draft. I'm not sure yet how long I want to make the story, but I've been considering 23 chapters, as someone in the Ninjago fandom wrote a story that long. It's still quite early in the writing process, so it's still up in the air.
Hey everyone! We're finally taking auditions for the production team for Prosecution: The Animated Series, and I'm excited to see where the process leads me next. I've been chatting with SailTheMarigold, one of the Head Scriptwriters, and we've made a Casting Call Club page for the series!
https://www.castingcall.club/projects/prosecution-season-one So, for the past few years I've begun concepting an original novel and story based off my personal experiences, entitled Operation: Respawn.
Novel Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old video game fanatic Lana Mei's mother died only three years ago. Stricken with grief from the loss and feeling supposedly unwanted in her father's eyes, she tries to stay the trauma the only way she knows how: building her own world where she feels as if she truly belongs. Torn between two realities, her loyalties are tested, relationships are formed, and boundaries are broken. And I'm pleased to announce that the story has an official logo, as well as merchandizing! Merch can be found at this link, along with merchandise from other Raykazai Productions' projects: www.redbubble.com/people/RKZPOfficial/shop?anchor=profile&asc=u It's almost the end of the year, and I've been so grateful to meet the people that I have, especially SOTE, the person I founded Realm of Harmony with, as well as the people in my community, most of which are from the LEGO Ninjago fandom!
A little more than 4 years ago, I had the idea of starting Ninjago: The Musical. One thing led to another and going into the Ninjago fandom, I was not expecting to get where I am today, with many, many people becoming involved with the Realm of Harmony project as time went by. I'm still speechless that we got Deven involved in the Council Anthem, and possibly more to come! I still remember me and SOTE on a call when they revealed that he was going to join in, and we were freaking out. We also joined up our Ninjago Alternate Universes, and recently I made the decision to call back to some stories I wrote so, so many years back. We recently opened Realm of Harmony up to other fandoms besides Ninjago. Additionally, I was able to start expanding to original projects as well. From joining the metal band Krystal Kultists to starting Prosecution: The Animated Series, and continuing to write my original story Operation: Respawn. I'm so excited to see where this journey leads me next! Thank you again for supporting me in my ventures, and I hope you all have a restful holiday. Sincerely, Zena Airale |
AuthorHi, I'm Zena, I'm a multimedia fangirl and mental health and neurodiversity advocate Archives
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