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It does seem like 84 years, Rose!

Yesssss! I’m super stoked to share the brand-new badass cover for Dancing in the Darkness, which was designed by May Dawney. It’s truly a thing of beauty. I’m still taking it now…

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As you can see, we get an idea who Kal and Charlie may be. Some of Kander’s solar system is peeking out from the background. And of course, there’s the Sword of Kalatas.

And to add to this greatness, May Dawney designed a full wrap cover that’s for the first ever paperback edition of Dancing in the Darkness. I’m dying to reveal the full wrap, but it’ll have to wait until next week, I’m afraid.

This is it! Dancing in the Darkness will go live on Amazon and Smashwords in a matter of hours. I’m just as pumped as many of my super patient readers.

I expect reviews to show up for the book within two to three days after publication. Beta reader feedback was positive and strong. I also received very loving threats for Book 2.

Cover Reveal for Dancing in the Darkness

I love the smell of a fresh, new cover, even for ebooks.

The brand-new cover for Dancing in the Darkness has been posted on the website and will be shared on social media. The cover gives us a glimpse into Kander, the home of the Kalmar, and also where Charlie was raised as a kid. Even with its beauty, Charlie isn’t too keen on returning to the planet that is home to Alphas, Omegas, and Earthlings. She is sure hoping the ruler of the planet will pay her well for this mission!

It also means we’re getting a step closer to publication and following Charlie & her mercenary team.

Some of us know about the Omegaverse trope and some may have never heard of it. If it’s new to you then I suggest hopping over to my other blog post titled “Omegaverse Explained” to get a quick briefing before you read this post.

For those ready to get into the best part of Omegaverse, this is it. Similar to the M/M and M/F pairings’ journey, F/F also originated in the fanfiction fandoms and is now moving into the publishing market. And we’ll start with what makes F/F different than the other types.

First is the Omegas…
This one is easy. Typically the Omegas are divided between “male” and “female” versions. The “male” variant has both male (sometimes limited) and female reproduction abilities and yes, can become pregnant. The “female” version strictly has a female reproduction system.

In the F/F, the Omega is always the “female” variant.

Second is the Alpha…
Now things get complicated so bear with. Just like the Omega, the Alphas have both “male” and “female” versions. For the “male”, they are similar to male humans in anatomy except they often have a larger penis and form a knot at the base, for mating their partner. Now for the “female”, there are a wide variety of variations but the most common is that they typically have some form of a penis and able to impregnate their partner.

In the F/F, the Alpha is nearly always the “female” variant. But let’s get into the nitty gritty details on the “female” Alpha.

Again there are lots of variations on how an author describes a “female” Alpha. But often times the “female” Alpha has a vagina and an internal, retractable penis that grows during arousal then will retract after mating. Their testicles are internal. Another version is that they have no penis but a “member” that swells from the clit itself.

A third version is that the “female” Alpha always has a penis, like the “male” Alphas. Depending on the writer, the “female” Alpha’s penis by be smaller than a “male” Alpha.

One other important feature is whether or not a “female” Alpha can or can’t get pregnant themselves. Most times the answer is no. But in some versions, it is possible but highly risky.

Last Important Topic… Terms!
A lot of these terms are commonly found throughout the Omegaverse. First three terms are specifically related to F/F Omegaverse.

F/F: Female/Female pairing. Fempreg (fpreg): Short for female pregnancy. A female character becomes pregnant due to F/F sex.G!P: Short for “girl penis”, which denotes that a feminine character has a penis.Knotting: When the Alpha forms a ring or knot at the base of their penis then pushes it into the Omega, locking them together for a period of time.Marking or Bonding Bite: A permanent bite mark on an Alpha or Omega’s lower neck that marks them as mated. Heat: An intense sexual urge for Omegas. They are overwhelmed with the need to mate and become pregnant. Heats can last for several days and occur occasionally or be triggered by an Alpha. Rut: An intense sexual urge for Alphas. Similar to Omegas, an Alpha is driven to mate and impregnate an Omega. Ruts last for days and occur occasionally or can be triggered by an Omega. Alphas tend to be extra aggressive during a rut.Nesting: At times, Omegas are written as nesters where they create a nest, usually blankets, where they’re safe and comfortable. It can also mean they’re preparing to get pregnant and have a baby.Pup: Another word for a baby or child. Mpreg: Short for “male pregnancy”. Typically this is a “male” Omega that becomes pregnant.Slick: A clear substance that an Omega (and sometimes Alphas) secrete during sex that acts as a lubricant. Dubcon: Short for “dubious consent” and refers to sexual consent being unclear and is left ambiguous.

So exactly what is this Omegaverse thing? Well, sit down and let me tell you a short story…

Omegaverse (sometimes called ABO or AO) is a special type of literary trope that is considered a kink and erotica material. It originated in the fanfiction world, specifically the Supernatural fandom and has spread far & wide (pun intended) since then.

Now the trope itself can have slight variations according to the writer’s preference, but there are still general characteristics that make up the Omegaverse trope. From canine influences, the trope consists of a hierarchical society broken in two or three stations known as Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. All individuals are governed by their natural need to reproduce through things like scenting, biting, knotting, and mating.

For the Alphas, they are typically large in size with dominant, aggressive personalities and usually knot into their mate to impregnate them. Sometimes they can only knot when they are in a rut (heat).

For the Beta, they are one step below an Alpha in the hierarchical system. Usually they closely resemble a human and can often impregnate and mate Omegas or another Beta.

Finally is the Omega, who tends to be at the bottom of the pecking order. They are usually smaller in size and gentler but still fierce when it comes to their mate and children. Typically an Omega goes into heat, which can be at random, spurred by an Alpha, or at regular intervals but when in heat, their need for sex controls them. Once they are mated to one person then it is for life. Bonds between an Omega and Alpha are considered special and unbreakable.

You can learn a lot more about the Omegaverse trope over at the Fanlore website. Direct link to the article is at…
https://fanlore.org/wiki/Alpha/Beta/Omega

Now, if you’d like to learn specifically how Female/Female (F/F) pairing works in Omegaverse then pop over to my blog post titled “F/F Omegaverse” for details. [image error]