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YouTube Channel Launched!

Posted on 2 July, 20242 July, 2024 By Anne Winchell No Comments on YouTube Channel Launched!
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The Imperial Saga YouTube channel has now launched! Find your favorite videos from the Imperial Saga here, including songs about the continents, readings, and other behind-the-scenes information.

Right now, I have music videos from Kaehlar, Krendia, and Shem available on the channel. Over the next few days, additional music videos from Shem will be added so that there are at least three songs per continents. 

In the future, I’ll also record readings of the books, and I hope to create videos of my writing process and share insights on my books as I continue working on the fourth book, which will be published this year (and hopefully sooner rather than later).

Anne Winchell, Author of Speculative Fiction

Anne Winchell, Author of Speculative Fiction
#darkpop #rebellion #cinematicrock  #scifimusic #aimusic #sunoai 
Emma has made difficult decisions in her life. Been willing to sacrifice everything. And every time she's chosen, someone else's choice makes her sacrifices irrelevant.

They say her life ended after the war. She says that’s when it began. Judge for yourself: https://tcp.annewinchell.com/people/emma-2.

Find out more about The Conquered Princes, a dark sci-fi novel with intense personal stakes and galactic ramifications, at https://tcp.annewinchell.com. 

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Full lyrics:

(Verse)
She said the so-called Peace Summit
Was a declaration of war on us
But all they asked was if I'd take
Their youngest prince to marry me

She didn't ask me, didn't confirm
Just launched straight into endless war
And when violence amassed and casualties climbed
Then she asked, and I said yes

I was willing to sacrifice to save my people
Willing to marry a strange alien
But my brothers attacked and the peace was retracted
I would have chosen
I did say yes

(Pre Chorus)
I looked through all the consequences
Weighed the costs within my mind
Asked myself, "What would I give to save Galio?"
And I answered, "Anything."

(Chorus)
I would give my life to save you
I would drown in sacrifice
I would gladly give my soul
So I made my choice

That choice was mine

And you stole it
Claimed you'd spared me

But that choice was mine

(Verse)
When they came to the castle under Rioran flags
To save me from certain execution
My brother was left, I tried to go back
Tried to fight to bring him to freedom with us

They held me back, told me have patience
That someday I'd hold him again in my arms
They said if I returned, I'd be killed for sure
They didn't know running would kill my heart

I was willing to sacrifice to save my brother
Willing to die if it meant he might go free
But they grabbed me at gunpoint and forced me away
I couldn't choose
But I would have remained

(Pre Chorus)
I looked through all the consequences
Weighed the costs within my mind
Asked myself, "What would I give to save him?"
And I answered, "Anything."

(Chorus)
I would give my life to save you
I would fall to Rioran fire
I would gladly give my soul
So I made my choice

That choice was mine

And you stole it
Claimed you'd saved me

But that choice was mine

(Bridge)
Let me choose
Let me bleed
Let me pay
Let me die

Let me sacrifice everything
Just let me choose
One choice
To save what I love

(Verse)
After eight long years watching him suffer
I finally held my brother again, but now
The Riorans addicted him to a fatal drug
He would die if kept free from their grasp

I had a choice, a terrible choice
To bring my brother to death at my side
Or let him live in slavery
When the cost should be borne by me

I was willing to sacrifice to save my brother
Willing to lose him if it meant he died free
But his handler approached us and offered the drug
Suddenly my choice
Didn't matter at all

(Pre Chorus)
I looked through all the consequences
Weighed the costs within my mind
Asked myself, "What would I give to save him?"
And I answered, "Anything."

(Chorus)
I would give my life to save you
I would drown in endless guilt
I would gladly give my soul
So I made my choice

That choice was mine

And you stole it
Claimed you'd helped me

But that choice was mine

(Outro)
I had the choice, had the strength, had the power
I wanted to save those I love
But every time my heart finally decides
Fate robs me and leaves me behind

Someone has to pay the price
There's a cost to every choice
I would pay it, I would
I said yes, said I'd stay

But you stole it
And that choice was mine

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World, concepts, and characters by Anne Winchell
Original lyrics by Anne Winchell 
Art by ChatGPT
Music and video by Suno
Arranged by Anne Winchell

The image was created using the lyrics as input and may contain inaccuracies. It is meant to represent the overall feel for the character and world but is not considered canon. 

This includes generative AI, including Suno and ChatGPT. I am not affiliated with either, and all AI-generated content is clearly labeled above. You can read more about my policies on AI use at https://annewinchell.com/ai-policy/ 

All specific characters, worlds, events, people, cultures, and other identifying features are copyright © 2026 Anne Winchell. However, if you'd like to create art, music, or stories inspired by any of this, please don't hesitate to contact me (https://tcp.annewinchell.com/aew/). I'm (almost always) happy to give permission!
That Choice Was Mine [ ♪ The Conquered Princes Original Music ♪ ]
She's made her choice.
And they stole it..

Full song Friday @ 4pm CT

The Conquered Princes → https://tcp.annewinchell.com/

#shorts #aimusic #darkpop #rebellion #cinematicrock  #scifimusic #worldbuilding #TheConqueredPrinces #Emma
♪ That Choice Was Mine -- And You Stole It ♪
#electropop #girlgroup  #glitch #cinematicrock  #scifimusic #aimusic 
Some hear a song about accepting limitations. Some hear justification for remaining in slavery. Others simply hear a girl who loves dancing in the rain.

Blaze Daze, a girl pop group from the Rioran Empire, took the galaxy by storm with their debut album "It’s Okay to Stay" in 536. Known for writing and performing their own music, the group maintains a politically neutral public image despite frequent involvement in social causes. Several members have also expressed interest in Prince Garrett of Galio and his arena fighting career.

Find out more about Galio, the newest member of the Rioran Empire, and The Conquered Princes, a dark sci-fi novel with intense personal stakes and galactic ramifications, at https://tcp.annewinchell.com. 

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Full lyrics:

(Intro)
Attention citizens, rain is expected to begin within 
Three...
Two...
One...

(Verse)

Whenever there's a rainy day
The roads around me flood right in
I'm stuck at home, can't go nowhere
You'd think I hate it, right?

But when I get a rainy day
I love the freedom of being trapped
No worries, no rules, just relax and unwind
Safe in the place that I love

(Pre Chorus)

Bridge is flooded, roads are closed
We're all trapped here until it ends
But I don't mind, I love the rain
I've got my songs and I can always be

(Chorus)

Dancing in the rain again
Fears and freedoms slipping past
Twirling in the warm raindrops
Happy like I've never been

They say I can't go out or leave
They say I have to stay right here
But why would anyone want to leave
After dancing in the rain again?

(Verse)

On rainy days, my stress is low
No need to work or put on a show
Let others worry, let others rule
I'll just be chilling in the rain

The rain's restrictions don't bother me
The rain's no chain to me at least
Let others fret, I'm feeling free
The freedom of having no choice

(Pre Chorus)

Bridge is flooded, roads are closed
We're all trapped here until it ends
But I don't mind, I love the rain
I've got my songs and I can always be

(Chorus)

Dancing in the rain again
Fears and freedoms slipping past
Twirling in the warm raindrops
Happy like I've never been

They say I can't go out or leave
They say I have to stay right here
But why would anyone want to leave
After dancing in the rain again?

(Rap)

Pavement's sound
Warm coat found
Rain drops pound
They're all frowned

They don't get how I'm so chill
They don't get how this is peace
They don't get how this rainy cage
Offers more than any sunny day

Just gotta get my rhythm going
Just gotta get my style
Just gotta feel my freedom flowing
Freedom just to stay awhile

(Breakdown)

Attention, Rioran citizens!
Attention, Rioran citizens!

Heavy rain expected within the next hour
I repeat
Heavy rain expected within the next hour

Prepare your day accordingly

(Bridge)

Maybe I should move someplace where I'm not always trapped at home
Maybe I should invest and buy a boat to take me where I want
But why would I change anything when everything is working out?
I love this life, this place, these walls, these roads, this weather, love it all
Maybe I should want something more
Sure
But I don't, because I'm happy
I've got my songs and I can always be

(Chorus)

Dancing in the rain again
Fears and freedoms slipping past
Twirling in the warm raindrops
Happy like I've never been

They say I can't go out or leave
They say I have to stay right here
But why would anyone want to leave
After dancing in the rain again?

(Outro)

Dancing in the rain again
Again
Dancing
Dancing in the rain again

And when the rain finally stops
I see a blaze of lights
My happiness in form

A rainbow

So stay dancing, citizens!

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World, concepts, and characters by Anne Winchell
Original lyrics by Anne Winchell
Art by ChatGPT
Music and video by Suno
Arranged by Anne Winchell

The image was created using the lyrics as input and may contain inaccuracies. It is meant to represent the overall feel for the character and world but is not considered canon. 

This includes generative AI, including Suno and ChatGPT. I am not affiliated with either, and all AI-generated content is clearly labeled above. You can read more about my policies on AI use at https://annewinchell.com/ai-policy/ 

All specific characters, worlds, events, people, cultures, and other identifying features are copyright © 2026 Anne Winchell. However, if you'd like to create art, music, or stories inspired by any of this, please don't hesitate to contact me (https://tcp.annewinchell.com/contact-anne/). I'm (almost always) happy to give permission!
Dancing in the Rain Again [ ♪ The Conquered Princes Original Music ♪ ]
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