Alex Reads Twilight and Life after Potter

So, whilst finishing up summer classes and juggling commissions and writing a new novel (Yes, it's ANOTHER mermaid novel, but completely different from OCEAN OF EMPTINESS), I've been rewatching Alex Reads Twilight on #TheYouTubes. I'm still trying to figure out why people keep using #beforeveryword, but it's starting to get on my nerves. Maybe it's because of Twitter (which I still can't get, since that's what FB statuses are for), or maybe it's another new internet craze.

Either way, maybe I'll start using it just for the heck of it... and #seewhathappens.

Moving swiftly onward.

If you haven't seen Alex Reads Twilight, WATCH IT. It's hilarious.

And, bigger news... TheKayNewsNetwork reports that life as we know it will end after #Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out in theaters. Actually, scratch that - life as we know it will end after it comes out on DVD/BluRay.

I for one am dreading the moment. For realz. Seriously, they made all seven/eight movies. It's Harry Potter!!!! LIKE #THEMOSTFAMOUSBOOKSERIESOFALLTIME. I just hope they get the Snape scenes right... That's probably the scene I've been looking forward to ALL YEAR. They didn't include the part where Lily dissed Snape in the OOTP, so they'd better include that in here... but I doubt it. They'll go for the action and forget all the parts of HP that made it so good. Ah, well.

I'm still going to see it. :)

NEWS ALERT: Look for my new novel coming out this early fall/late summer hopefully.

Cheers! :)

- Serena

New Ebook Platforms! And Art

No, I am not putting my ebook on literal platforms. I'm a horrible carpenter.

My YA novel OCEAN OF EMPTINESS, thanks to the lovely Smashwords.com, is now available on the Apple iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. Still priced at $0.99! I'm super excited that the book is becoming more widespread, and I hope that people will enjoy it on their Nooks and iPads/iPhones/iTouches/iEverything else. :)

Buy OCEAN OF EMPTINESS on:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Apple
Smashwords

Short Summary of OCEAN:
 What do you get when you cross a runaway rich kid, a space mermaid, and a stuck-up teen commander with a bunch of pirates in space? ABSOLUTE CHAOS. Throw in a little hint of romance, a few starship battles, and a lot of yelling, and you've got yourself an intergalactic tale. Think Star Wars meets Little Mermaid.

Also, I'm in the middle of working on two new OCEAN OF EMPTINESS (OOE) illustrations that will be published very soon on Deviantart. Eventually, there will be several illustrations in OCEAN, all of which will also be available on Deviantart.

That's all for now! My next post will be about the OCEAN characters and my short sci-fi story SHIFT. :) Leave a comment, ask a question - whatever you'd like!

- Serena

New Novel Price (and other things)

Hey, everyone!

Hope you all are doing well. I, unfortunately, have been battling a sudden sickness since the day before yesterday - it's just the sore throat that's really bugging me. However, the downtime has given me more time to write, which has been great. I've finally been able to break my nasty writer's block that's been weighing me down for the past few months. And, I have to say, I'm SUPER (hint hint) excited about this new novel.

I'll give you a teaser by saying it's an edgy YA thriller (with some romance, of course).

However, as for my already written novel OCEAN OF EMPTINESS on Amazon, I'd like to announce that OCEAN is now only $0.99. One, because I know the economy is tough, and I'd like to make my book as affordable as possible for everyone.

Also, if you've read my book, I'd love to have your input. Send me a note, or write me a comment! I'm all ears.

Also, I'd like to say that I'm taking commissions - both digital and traditional - and my prices are listed on my DeviantArt account. However, I am now requesting the money paid in full, up front.

Any questions, comments, heads of lettuce to throw... feel free! :)

- Serena

Blond Moment

Although I'm not technically a blond anymore, I still have my blond moments from time to time. The other day, I went outside to ride my bike... and voila, it was gone. Of course, I freaked out for the rest of the day, certain it was gone forever, and I would have to spend a lot of money (or visit Craigslist) to get a new one.

However, yesterday, I was walking home and glanced across the street... and there it was. I honestly don't remember leaving it in that spot, but as it was locked the way I locked it, I must have. But I'm apparently having memory loss... and a blond moment.

Also, I'm very disappointed with Barnes and Noble's Pubit! My novel has been processing for almost a month now, and their customer service is extremely lacking. Amazon is amazing.

Art classes are killing me this semester... I'm considering switching up some things for my majors. We'll see what happens.

Also - I'm so excited for the movies coming out this year and next. My list for this year:
Jane Eyre
Thor
Captain America
X-Men: First Class

Next year:
The Dark Knight Rises
Star Trek sequel
The Avengers

Yes, this post has been a bit random, but I feel like a stream of thought is needed sometimes. Thoughts? Comments? Feel free to do so. :)

Also, if you'd like to read the first chapter of OCEAN OF EMPTINESS, please click the link to the top left.

- Serena

Hello World!

Hello, there!

After some consideration, I've finally decided to make this my homepage for the time being. I like the format out of the majority of websites I've seen, and although it is a blog format, I actually prefer that.

First, let me tell you a bit about myself and what this site is all about. I'm a novelist and artist (as well as college student), and I've just published my first book Ocean of Emptiness on Amazon. Currently it is only in eBook format for a number of devices, which I will list below, but I may also make a paperback edition. I am also in the process of publishing it on Barnes and Noble's Pubit, but honestly, their system is lacking, and their customer service even more so. I'll keep you updated on the progress.

I started writing when I was around twelve, and I went to writing stories online under the name "Serena Kenobi." A few years later, I also started publishing my art online under the same name. I've been writing online for years now, while at the same time working on several  novels. Although "Ocean" is the first book I've published, I'm currently working on another YA novel as well. I'm also a commissioned artist and am currently taking commissions. If interested, please see my Deviantart site.

List of Devices for the Amazon eBook:
Kindle
With free Kindle App:
Mac
PC
iPhone
iPad
Android
Blackberry