Moon Tattoos

The phases of the moon are said to have a large effect on the Earth. The moon governs the tides and is said to have an impact on people’s emotions. It also illuminates the night and guides lost travelers. Finally, the simplicity and beauty of the moon makes it an exquisite sight to behold. For all of these reasons, moon tattoos have become a significant, yet unique image for tattoo and astronomy enthusiasts alike.One of the great things about moon tattoos is their protean nature. You not only have many options in the design itself, but the phase in which you would like to represent. Perhaps you would like a large, full moon; or maybe a small crescent. You can use a partially shadowed moon, or a dark new moon.

As for designs, the possibilities are practically endless. What type of moon would you prefer? A more stoic image, like the Aztec moon; or something more cartoonish, like a half moon with a large grin and protruding nose?

Armband tattoos are a great option, each portion can depict the different phase in the moon cycle. You can also show the image of the moon in motion with stars trailing behind it.

A lot of people also like to use the image of the moon and sun in an intimate embrace. You can also use many fantasy figures such as fairies, dragons or one of the many moon goddesses (such as Diana, Mawu of Selene).

There are also many vintage and Victorian images that can be used for moon tattoos. Many of these feature a broad, round, content face. But there are several that feature cherubic angels and sweet young women lounging along the length of a crescent moon.

There are many moon tattoos to choose from, and a lot of room to get creative. Be sure that whatever you decide, it is something that will always has significance for you.

An Interview to tide you all over.

We are getting closer and closer to Monster Blood Tattoo Book 3/The Foundling's Tale Book 3 Factotum getting into your hands, but until then I hope this interview at The Enchanted Inkpot will tide folks over (just a little). Thanks to Ellen and her comrades for such great questions.

Oh, and I hope you all will be happy to note that the next Half-Continent book is slowly forming even now...

... and there is a new poll, at last! (just over on the right)

Dragonfly & Kanji Tattoo Design

Tattoo Design1

Japanese Tattoo Design4

Angel Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Design

Color Tattoo Styles

Sexy Back Tattoos For Women Only

Sexy Lower Back Tattoos For Girls

Sexy Back Tattoos For Women

Girl Flower Tattoo

Sorry, I've been getting well behind with posts, I'll make a concerted effort to catch up with reader submissions asap. However, the oldest unposted submission is one of the best, sent in by Dan of his fiance Amorrina's day of the dead owl tattoo done Ace at Chill Mode in San Jose,

owl nigh tattoo

Tropes & ...

Now, in my experience (not necessarily that broad, but there you go), the word "trope" is usually thrown about in a supercilious manner by folks who have themselves never dared to bare their own soul in story to an often unkind world to show how superior they are. In this example, however, over at TV Tropes, the use of the term in so thorough and gleeful a manner has been a revelation, and very helpful to boot! I had no real notion - for example - that MBT was a "world of no grandparents"; this was certainly not intentional but probably reflective of my own real life experience. It is funny how hard it is to fit such things as a granny and/or grandpa into an adventure story - I shall be on the look out for such omissions in future...
That said, neither do I want to include things just because. Either way, thank you TV Tropes, a/ for liking MBT, b/ for helping me see my tale in so succinct a fashion - a great aid to learning this whole writing game.

Speaking of which, I have begun what will , Lord willing, be the next Half-Continent story, and this in turn raises an interesting dilemma:

...Along with the change of the series name in the US from Monster-Blood Tattoo to Tales from the Half-Continent and the (Oh, I surely hope so!) creation of more H-c tales, what on earth do I change the name of this blog to?

Oh, and cheers very much for your comments last post - has anyone got their hands on a copy of Corsers' Hinge (as found in The Legends of Australian Fantasy) yet?

... and happy new financial year.