Hello everyone! My name is Mattie and my novel is currently ongoing here on Tapas. I have some information about it below and would love to have some more subscribers, likes, comments! I love hearing feedback (good or bad) because it really helps me out as I create a final revision of my book. Check out the details below to see if it would be a match for you!
Have a wonderful day and hope to hear from you soon. 
Mattie
Genre:
Post-Apocalyptic • Sci-Fi • Survival • Slow-Burn • Dystopian • Romance (a little spicy)
Keywords / Vibes:
found family, survival after collapse, maps & ruins, quiet rebellion, resilient women, ash-covered worlds, hope in small moments, poetry
Short Explanation:
Veil of Ashes follows Jo, a young survivor navigating a fractured world after the fall. Communities hoard power and knowledge, while rebels, smugglers, and forgotten settlements fight to endure beyond their control. The story focuses on survival skills, mentorship, and the slow rebuilding of humanity—one choice, one map, one connection at a time. It’s grounded, character-driven, and atmospheric, with an emphasis on resilience over heroics.
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