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New Fortnite Tutorial Video Coming

This month is going to be a hectic one (nothing out of the ordinary, right?) but I have two things releasing this month. Vengeance part 3, the finale to the audiobook series and the next Fortnite tutorial!

This time I’ll be covering what characters do what in Fortnite Save the World, and the best types of characters to play to your advantage. If you ever have any questions, I’m live Sunday – Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CST on Twitch. Usually, after my lives, I will upload them on my YouTube unless it contains copywritten music. (like my Fortnite gameplay generally does so they don’t get posted.)

My Discord and in-game name has changed over to cagreyson so you’ll be able to find me easier online!

Giveaways

This month I’ll be organizing a giveaway for my Subscribers on Twitch. The winner receives a free copy of Fortnite Save the World (aka PvE)! Details to come soon!

 

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New Streaming Schedule

Hey all! Starting this week, I will be streaming full time. Currently, my writing workshops are Wednesday @ 3:00 p.m. CST.

Every week, Sunday – Friday I will be streaming starting at 9:00 a.m. CST

This means my Wednesdays will be a little different and I will stop an hour before my next stream to prepare our day. We’ll sometimes do specialty streams with cooking, but most of mine will be dedicated to gaming and writing.

If you missed my writing workshops, I always edit them and post them on my youtube. You can also find my game tutorials on there as well! 

My latest one is what to do before checking into publishers:

My audiobooks and podcasts will have a set release day soon so no worries, they will be coming! Have a great weekend everyone.

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Patreon Perks, Updates, and Company Building

Hello all! We are already in March (holy hell!) And I am working toward finishing the last part of Vengeance (my latest audiobook) You can find the others here.

My past audiobooks are completely free so that all of you can sample my work. However, starting this year I’m going to have to start charging for them as each piece can take upwards of 8-24 hours to make, depending on the sound effects. I wish I could keep releasing them for free, but something has got to give! I’m about to start a section in my Patreon specifically for audiobooks.

I’ll be posting all my podcasts for free as per usual and this next episode we took a vote and decided that my When East Meets West podcast would cover Japanese vs. American horror films. As most of you know, I have a real affinity for the dark side. You’ll find it in all of my writing.  Spring is in the air, which means I love to talk about the supernatural. hehe :3

Podcasts on YouTube

Podcasts on Soundcloud

Hell’s Gate is currently under revision and will have it all released together this year along with an art book. You can get the Kindle edition for free if you have Kindle unlimited. The first book (book 1) that I linked is 100% edited and done. Book 2 needs professional edits as I later discovered. Since I have a day job that I am currently only working part-time, I would like to finish this earlier than later so that I may continue to get more work out to all of you.

If you like my style and want more even if it’s just a dollar a month it helps! And, you’ll get it before anyone else. 

I just recently opened up a story that will be included with Hell’s Gate and it’s a companion to the Hell’s Gate Series. The story of the Weaver and the Cowherd. You can see samples of it on my Patreon here. 

Big things coming this year, as I further develop the company. Including our stream mini-series work (details to come later after we plan it all out) and of course more audiobooks, podcasts, and novels.

I’m only one person, and soon there will be more helpers but for now, it’s all me. That’s where all of you come in to help me in a big way.

With these funds, I can provide more content and have to do less of the backend work myself. For example, I currently do all of the social media, graphic design, illustration, marketing, on top of all of the content and writing/directing.

I don’t mind the work, but it is seriously dragging down my release dates. Thankfully, I am employing a few people this year that can help and getting our business proposal underway. I would love to finish out both Hell’s Gate and get my Sci-Fi novel released this year as well.

I don’t often like to post this because it seems like everyone is doing this that is an artist. With good reason, but it can get a little overwhelming for people to decide who to support. That’s why I offer so much of my work for free so that you can get a feel for my style, and hear the quality for yourself.

All that being said, thank you for taking the time to read this and hear me out. Any and all support goes directly to me and building my stories, illustrations, and writing to all of you. Thank you to all of my fellow supporters, artists, and a big hug to all the other struggling artists out there.

Take care and happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of you.

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Women of Wondercon Event on Saturday March 10th.

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I’m so excited to be a part of this wonderful event where we celebrate women creators everywhere! You can find my updates and details on my panel here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/777309715812764/

I will be speaking at a panel tomorrow morning at 10:20 – 11:20 a.m. on starting your own business and the finer details on how. Here is a link to the panel room:

https://womenofwondercon.weebly.com/schedule.html

This year we are working with Guinness world record on the largest gathering of female superheroes. Any gender can participate!

Updates

I will be finishing the final chapter of the short story Vengence this month along with a new podcast to kick off the spring. We took a vote on FB and Twitter for my next podcast and decided that everyone was in the mood for a chilly tale of East vs. West style horror films and how they differ. I usually do a few podcasts a year and they are super in-depth. See my past podcasts here. If you like audio stories and audiobooks, check out all of mine here. They are free for now, but I plan on making these into an entire collection for audiobooks on Audible. 

If fantasy is more your thing, you can find all of my books on Amazon. I’m going to have an audiobook version up soon, however, I felt I wanted to combine all three books into one audiobook for you guys so it’s just easier and you don’t have to buy three separate audiobooks. Plus, if you’re anything like me, you usually wait until everything is out before purchasing it. It’s just nicer for your sanity.

Much love to all, and see you at tomorrow’s event. My events need to be updated for the year, but you will find them soon all laid out here and on my FB.

Happy Friday, All!

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Homemade Keto Chocolate Bon-Bons with Chocolate Mousse – A perfect and Easy Valentine’s Day treat!

Ooooh love is in the air. ❤ Today, I wanted to give everyone an option that is quick, fun, and tasty for their SO. My sweetie isn’t a holiday kind of guy, so I usually make it special for the both of us by low-pressure, fancy chocolate and movies. Now I’m sharing it with all of you.

In my opinion, Lily’s has the best tasting low-sugar chocolate chips. Unfortunately, they can get pricey. But I see it as every once in a while kind of thing, so I usually splurge to buy them. Hershey’s also has a low-sugar version or you can also buy high cacao chocolate chips. Just be forewarned, that these come packed with 6-8 g of sugar per serving and if you are trying to stay on track, I recommend not doing it and opting for the pricier version. On to the recipe!

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Utensils:

  • Silicone mold for bon-bon (large or small works)
  • Large Glass or microwave-safe bowl
  • A deep saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl for the hand mixer
  • Large bowl for mixing
  • Pastry brush (or use a spoon in a pinch)

 

Ingredient list:

 

Chocolate mousse:

  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 7-10 drops liquid stevia (or liquid sweetener equivalent)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Chocolate:

  • 9 oz (or the 10 oz from the store if you can’t get the Lily’s)

 

Directions:

Place a saucepan with 1 inch of water on a rolling boil (around 6-7 on your stovetop dial). As soon as it starts to boil, place the chocolate in the microwave safe bowl and place that on top of the heat. Watch the chocolate until there are just a few chunks left and it is mostly smooth. Remove from heat.

Take out your silicone mold and pour roughly about 1-2 tbsp of the chocolate into each mold then start coating the mold with chocolate. You can either use a spoon, or a pastry brush to do this. Make sure the chocolate is evenly coated on all sides and then place it in the refrigerator.

In your mixing bowl, pour the 1/2 heavy cream and use the hand mixer at medium to medium-high speed until stiff peaks start forming, or you notice it has become firm.

In a separate bowl, mix the

  • 4 oz of cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp of vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa
  • and 7-10 drops of liquid stevia together.

After the mixture is smooth (no lumps) pour the ingredients into the heavy cream mixture and mix for another minute or two with the hand mixer.

Remove the chocolate from the refrigerator and scoop the mixture into the shells. Voila! a lovely chocolate coated mousse that you can decorate however you wish. If you want to be extra fancy, you can make a quick chocolate keto cake for the bottom (minus the crust), or you can pour the remaining chocolate on the bottom to create a sort of large bon-bon mousse.

Enjoy, and Happy Valentine’s Day!

See this on YouTube as well:

 

 

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Keto Plain Glazed Donuts Recipe

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Dough Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ¼ cup egg white protein powder (or whey protein powder) You can use vanilla protein powder, but I don’t like the aftertaste so I use unflavored

  • 2 tbsp coconut flour

  • ¼ cup Swerve (or your favorite granulated sweetener)

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla or vanilla extract

  • ½ cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk, or use the blend of the two)

Glaze

13.5 oz can of whole coconut milk

1/4 cup Swerve (or granulated sweetener of your choice)

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla

 

Instructions:

1) Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2) Separate 2 eggs. Set aside the egg yolks. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks in a standing mixer and set aside.

3) In a large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (almond flour, egg white protein powder, coconut flour, Swerve, salt, softened cream cheese and baking powder).

4) Add wet ingredients (egg yolks, vanilla, and unsweetened cashew/almond milk). Stir until mixed very well.

5) Gently combine stiff egg whites with the mixture. Stir gently until mixture is all one color.

6) Spray two donut pans with coconut spray and fill each mold about 2/3 of the way.

7) Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let donuts cool in pan for 5 minutes, and then take them out of their molds and set on a paper towel.

8.) Next, place 1/4 cup coconut oil in a frying pan on medium-high setting. Fry donuts on either side until they are slightly browned and then place them back on the paper towel. Let the donuts rest for 5 minutes.

8) In a large skillet/frying pan, combine coconut milk and granulated sweetener. Bring to a boil, and turn down heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.

Glaze notes:

 

Remove glaze from heat. If you want a thicker glaze, wait at least 45 minutes to apply glaze. If you prefer a thinner glaze, dip each donut once in the frying pan, applying glaze to both sides. If thicker, wait a few moments between dipping and then dip a second time for a thicker coat.

Recipe notes: If you replace any ingredients with others, keep in mind that the flavor will change. If you use a protein powder, vs. egg powder the texture will also change so just keep this in mind!

Enjoy!

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Keto Coffee Jelly Recipe

As a child, my step-dad used to bring me home boba tea or we would make sweet jelly with milk. But since I can’t do that on my lifestyle, I decided to alter this recipe to fit my new keto ways! For all those tea lovers out there, I’ll be adding a boba tea recipe using this coffee jelly. I’m working toward creating a keto friendly pearl or boba as well. Enjoy!

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All Ingredients

  • 1 box (1 ounce) unflavored gelatin (or if using the small packets use 4 envelopes)
  • 3 cups boiling water; 3/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup granulated sweetener
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed ‘milk’
  • 1 can (12.8 ounces) heavy cream (or table cream if you prefer)
  • For boba tea (bubble tea) Simply brew a black tea and add into the mix!
Jelly Instructions

  1. In a saucepot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add instant coffee and sweetener. Stir until dissolved.

  2. In a large bowl, pour the gelatin into the remaining 1 cup of cold water. Let stand for about 1 minute or until gelatin powder begins to bloom.

  3. Slowly add the 3 cups of boiling coffee and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules are visible.

  4. Transfer mixture to a  baking dish and allow to completely cool. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until completely set. (firm to the touch) If you prefer a firmer gelatin, use less water.

  5. In a bowl, combine condensed milk and heavy cream. Stir until blended. I like to warm mine slightly during the cold seasons.

  6. Cut set gelatin into 1-inch cubes and divide into serving cups (or a nice, tall glass). Top with the cream mixture and garnish with whipped cream, if you would like! Serve cold.

 

Keto sweetened, condensed milk (dairy-free) recipe

  • 1 Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk 13.5 oz
  • 1/3 Cup Swerve or the equivalent of your favorite powdered sweetener
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet/frying pan, combine coconut milk and granulated sweetener.
  2. Bring to a boil, and turn down heat to a simmer.
  3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Recipe Notes

My ‘milk’ only took about 20-25 minutes to condense, but yours may or may not take slightly longer. From my experience over the years, the larger the surface area of the pan, the faster the milk will condense. It should be slightly thick and gooey when it is finished. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

You can also add this blend to any tea to create a yummy boba tea!

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