Story Embers | solanelle | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/calidris/activity/ Activity feed for solanelle. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:12:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 7830ce204ca65f067a957bc5ec45f160 solanelle started the topic SE Forum Eulogy Project (anyone in?) in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/105048/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:17:51 -0400 Like so many people here, I’m pretty devastated about the recent announcement.  That being said, I trust that the SE staff has good reasoning for this change, and I trust that God has His hand on the situation.  I suppose ultimately this wonderful blessing might have only been meant to prepare us all to step into the callings that God has p…[Read more]

]]> 0 dc4adc117b58780b1afb6bd3c763a711 solanelle replied to the topic Hey! I finally made it!!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104454/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:33:00 -0400 @sarafini I didn’t know you played video games!  What are some of your favorites?

]]> 0 bb11185ff04101e1c5d7d41f34d52d31 solanelle replied to the topic Hey! I finally made it!!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104441/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:17:25 -0400 @sarafini Those stories sound really interesting!  I’ve sometimes wondered about writing a contemporary story…but I think I love the historical aesthetic too much XD  We’ll see!

I’ll tag some people I know!  I’m not sure how many will respond (since the forum has been pretty quiet) but I’d love for you to get to know some people here &l…[Read more]

]]> 0 5829f6060c8df105b4582fdba784340b solanelle replied to the topic Hey! I finally made it!!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104429/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:11:53 -0400 @sarafini It’s so nice to have you here!  I’m sorry about the relative lack of activity :'(  SE goes through cycles of being furiously active, and then hardly active at all.  Last summer was crazy, so I’m assuming that people start returning as school ends 🙂  For now though…

What kinds of topics are you interested in?  There’s not much righ…[Read more]

]]> 0 2b12c694f4e8cd96aa969566c28df7dc solanelle replied to the topic Crazy Writing Week? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104216/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:51:19 -0400 @lady-of-the-green-turtle Reindeer!  Which were you?

]]> 0 3abe8d1ed558fac6a9b2f2def57c05f5 solanelle replied to the topic Share Your Newsletter here!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104208/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:20:59 -0400 Guys…..

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IT’S HERE!!!

]]> 0 931468ad7bc625271f76942fb88ad67e solanelle's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104207/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:18:40 -0400 0 4a6a0940ba8d860420b79f9114c480f2 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104068/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:12:10 -0400 @inkhorn sounds good!  I’m kind of wondering if maybe we should start somewhere new, instead of picking up where we started….thoughts?  Although the fashion show would be fun….but we also could save it for when more people are free.

I’m also considering maybe taking out Val and bringing in a brand new character, since she seems to be d…[Read more]

]]> 0 09c172581ad176bbb7f0a367900fd5ce calidris replied to the topic Would Your Character Rather. . . in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104029/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:59:14 -0400 “Would your character rather kill to stay alive or die to keep their friend alive?”

Reiner: Kill.  All of my friends die anyways

Val: Can I kill to save both me and my friend?

Kit: Kill, of course….but I’d die for you, Val 😉

Sebastian: Kill, obviously.  Let each of us die for our own deeds.

Milo: *nervously* Can I not get in a situation w…[Read more]

]]> 0 3e211a9cc91e224b68341a0e07523c95 calidris replied to the topic Hello everyone! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104026/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:57:03 -0400 @koren-the-starlighter Hello!  It’s great to have you here!  Story Embers has been such a huge blessing in my life, and I’ve met so many friends through this community.  I hope it’ll be a blessing to you too <3

Right now I’m working on a fantasy inspired by Prohibition and a short story set in WW1.  I’m also working on developing an idea for a W…[Read more]

]]> 0 41ea2bf7c0376b9394a0d150fd9931ee calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103987/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:37:34 -0400 @this-is-not-an-alien ahh that makes sense.  That’s ok!

]]> 0 fa0e9aba4bb8cf9058a07d7efc597836 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103979/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:26:05 -0400 @emily-waldorf

@rose-colored-fancy

@this-is-not-an-alien

@irishcelticredflowercrown

@lady-grace

@ethan-leonard

@e-n-leonard

@mamaauthoress

@anyone else

Is anyone up for more character castle shenanigans?

]]> 0 2bd37c1584ae58a43de3f915a29e4440 calidris started the topic Crazy Writing Week? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103926/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:29:23 -0400 Is anyone here doing crazy writing week?

]]> 0 9f5072e46faf34cffa0b919264ecdd44 calidris replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103924/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:10:21 -0400 Hi Mia!  I’m going to be participating in Crazy Writing Week too (for the first time!)  I’m so glad you found SE – it’s been a fantastic resource and a really great environment for discussion and growth.  What genres do you like to read or write in?  Do you have a WIP you’re working on?

See you around at CWW!

]]> 0 4e0af025e9fce19f8d6bcf55ecbd1a9e calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103782/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 01:37:55 -0400 @emily-waldorf We haven’t done any character castle stuff (except for a proposal of turning Saevus’ armor hot pink for the fashion show XD)  I think we’ve mainly just gotten distracted by other discussions and writing 🙂  We haven’t progressed without you!

]]> 0 4e48e8046cc1dee771c7f520b79eb07b calidris replied to the topic Hi. Really long re-introduction bio dead ahead. in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103777/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 03:05:21 -0400 Hi Kayla!  I do remember you, and I’m glad you’re back!

What’s your WIP about?  Do you have any favorite books?  What are some of your favorite crafts?
That’s really cool that you’re learning to knit!  I never learned to knit, but it does seem fun (and practical.)

I think that SE is…unfortunately rather inactive at the moment.  I think that…[Read more]

]]> 0 b42cd9bfc9b9f7c2646e594a55f64a87 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103705/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:17:05 -0400 @everyone

Just a heads up, I’ve started a writing discord server for those who are interested!  My discord is calidris#6515 if anyone wants to add me 🙂

]]> 0 eadc721b56d9970d488abb7dc35fb339 calidris replied to the topic Writing Sprint Group in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103686/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:50:24 -0400 @emily-waldorf Discord for me!

]]> 0 be9838db7e29f23c42b8986cd528fb95 calidris replied to the topic Writing Sprint Group in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103674/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:01:54 -0400 We could always have two separate writing groups (one email, and one discord) with some overlap between the two.  I know that discord works better for me, but I’m sure some people would be up for doing both!

I will say…please don’t be expecting a professional, authorly environment if you do choose to join…so in that case, email will probably…[Read more]

]]> 0 95469089491d41a10a70074d9c73df64 calidris replied to the topic Writing Sprint Group in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103673/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:02 -0400 @everyone I ummm…got really excited once Ethan mentioned the possibility of using Discord, and went ahead and started a server XD  It’s kind of cursed and chaotic right now, but you guys are absolutely welcome to join!

My discord is calidris#6515 🙂

]]> 0 7e4099523cb0f67454b3118beb155286 calidris replied to the topic Writing Sprint Group in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103640/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:07:45 -0400 Just did!

]]> 0 b0f8cedb660685b99265d5b1bbe2b633 calidris replied to the topic Writing Sprint Group in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103636/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:21:04 -0400 HOW DID I NEVER SEE THIS???

Count me in!

@ethan-leonard Discord works way better for me too – I’m horrible at checking (and replying to) emails, plus with discord you can send related media, gifs etc…

Idk, discord’s just really fun in general XD  I feel like it’s also way more casual, so there’s less pressure to write something amazing or…[Read more]

]]> 0 580c16ad1792f35cc53d6d9f701ad645 calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103593/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:57:59 -0400 @emily-waldorf @e-n-leonard the Save the Cat method is kind of an expansion of the three act plot structure that gives you very clear “beats” or plot points that occur in a certain order at certain times.  I really like that it’s extremely structured, but also very flexible!  I found that after I read about it and really thought about it, I r…[Read more]

]]> 0 e0a48459162f8ed704828500532a2dd7 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103591/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:19:14 -0400 @emily-waldorf @mamaauthoress

Val:

“Is that your boyf–b-brother?”

I glance up to see a short man beside me, staring inquisitively.  Immediately, I drop Calix’s hand, face burning.  To think that I’d been casually holding hands with a stranger this whole time….

I glance over at Calix, nervously searching his face.  He glares past me, eyes fix…[Read more]

]]> 0 3ae713b834eaadd80f2bf1961532fc4c calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103580/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:35:06 -0400 ALSO @emily-waldorf I LOVE YOUR NEW PROFILE PICTURE!!!

Ravens are one of my favorite birds!

]]> 0 6f84694de9386de947e782e083b357f9 calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103579/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:34:07 -0400 @emily-waldorf are you familiar with the Save the Cat method?  That’s the one I’m using right now, and so far it’s really helping!

I’ll still stay in the thread though – maybe once I start nailing the plot down, I’ll have something to tell you guys XD

]]> 0 7f5486adea15fa9d3b7d323d54e657b3 calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103576/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:04:38 -0400 @e-n-leonard @emily-waldorf Sorry I haven’t been active here!  So…after yet another major plot overhaul, my friends finally convinced me to seriously study plot structure…and so here I am…back at square one…with very little plot to show you guys :’)

]]> 0 6108523337a8ddc0b97369214dd21d82 calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103544/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:20:12 -0400 I’ll start typing mine out!

]]> 0 d4c97354b9435776e608347590ec482c calidris replied to the topic The Place of Plots in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103542/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:01:13 -0400 @e-n-leonard thank you!  Do you want to start off by describing our plots and listing a few issues we need resolved?

This…could take a while XD

]]> 0 7cefc95b5e30e3aae26ca6cf3ce6af82 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103538/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:35:57 -0400 @e-n-leonard I actually think Emily was talking about starting our own (between the three of us!)

]]> 0 f54e7ad45df63453f2db97633ad8f368 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103534/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:57:02 -0400 @e-n-leonard @emily-waldorf that would actually be really fun!   I think three is actually a really great number for something like that tbh – not too big, but not too small either

]]> 0 0223955e446aa4befd2fd20d4ebf0d0e calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103530/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:10:28 -0400 @emily-waldorf thank you so much!  I might actually end up using a combination of the two, depending on what need help with XD

]]> 0 cd3a33765cf13afc477a52d9d5994b7b calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103527/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:16:02 -0400 OR BOTH XD

@everyone What would be kind of cool is if the entire audience was like a hologram or simulation…

WAIT

GUYS

START FIGURING OUT WHAT YOU WANT YOUR CHARACTERS TO WEAR!!!

So, I think Kit and the other people who choose the fashion show (or fail the challenge) are going to be separated from the rest in a group off to the left, then…[Read more]

]]> 0 2effad616cd59615d9f1423fb261ec68 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103523/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:38:00 -0400 UGGHHH EXACTLY!!!

I think it’s especially hard when you have this story you absolutely love, and you’re just scared you won’t do it justice!  Idk about you, but it’s hard thinking about how the story I love so much right now won’t be my best work 20 years in the future…but I mean, you have to start somewhere XD

I would really appreciate…[Read more]

]]> 0 bdfe46736d9d49bfe11b0c58b9ad5cff calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103522/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:36:33 -0400 UGGHHH EXACTLY!!!

I think it’s especially hard when you have this story you absolutely love, and you’re just scared you won’t do it justice!  Idk about you, but it’s hard thinking about how the story I love so much right now won’t be my best work 20 years in the future…but I mean, you have to start somewhere XD

I would really appreciate…[Read more]

]]> 0 80a26775df2ac2fcac1eeef0b3e76309 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103521/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:12:06 -0400 @everyone btw, would you like to have the characters go down one at a time, or get separated into groups?  Because I figured there could be some…rather entertaining backstage interactions (kind of like the ballet, for those who remember) XD

I was originally thinking that all of the characters who chose the fashion show would be separated in a…[Read more]

]]> 0 6fad79fb35ff01870558ae3cfcccd024 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103510/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:32:13 -0400 Val:

I glance back as the wall behind me suddenly creaks, rolling forward with a grinding screech.  “The room’s shrinking!” someone yells.  I stumble, yanking Calix forward as the crowd surges around us.  The walls in front roll back, parting as we flee the room.  It’s so much darker in this new room.  I shrink back as people bump into me, brus…[Read more]

]]> 0 d9e9422014ef4d3ff342412e3674bf39 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103506/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:58:05 -0400 @inkhorn @mamaauthoress I’m going to start the next challenge!  We can still continue our character interactions, if you’d like 🙂

]]> 0 9c5eaf9aff0cebe4a2194f9c87be6ebe calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103505/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:56:54 -0400 @mamaauthoress

“C-Calix,” the boy wheezes as he takes my hand.  “Calix Meir.”

“Nice to meet you.” I smile as I pull him out of the corner.  He nods, hand trembling.  Are you sure you’re ok?

We can talk about that later.  Right now, I have to find Kit.  I glance around the room, a sharp retort suddenly catching my attention.  Kit’s standing in…[Read more]

]]> 0 4629f4de25a87a5481bbbc8349a07a2f calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103504/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:41:25 -0400 @emily-waldorf Lets see…

@mamauthoress has Eve and Calix – siblings who wield immensely powerful magic in their world

@e-n-leonard‘s siblings @lady-grace and @ethan-leonard joined SE!

@e-n-leonard has Mara, who’s actually an antagonist in her story (but I love her so much :’)

@lady-grace has Yarrow, a teen boy in a fantasy…[Read more]

]]> 0 f5288ec34e5824de3d3124520ec428a5 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103498/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:46:39 -0400 @emily-waldorf Welcome back!  We’ve got plenty of room if you want to add someone!

So, the characters have just completed a challenge where they meet their future self…which was…interesting.  I think this challenge definitely pushed Kit and Val closer to a formal confession, but Kit decided to start bickering with someone instead, so it’s g…[Read more]

]]> 0 7b91318c305f7a9f5620675567bcb007 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103490/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:53:25 -0400 AWWW THAT’S THE COOLEST SPECIAL INTEREST!!!!

Seriously, I’ve wanted to get into plant identification for so long now, but so far it hasn’t stuck.  Once I’m done moving though…

I especially want to learn to identify medicinal plants and edible plants!

And…uhhh…what plant is that?  That kills you if you smell it??? I’m going to have to l…[Read more]

]]> 0 5a0855bfac2374150ba5bd5c3c8079c8 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103489/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:48:29 -0400 AWWW THAT’S THE COOLEST SPECIAL INTEREST!!!!

Seriously, I’ve wanted to get into plant identification for so ling now, but so far it hasn’t stuck.  Once I’m done moving though…

I especially want to learn to identify medicinal plants and edible plants!

And…uhhh…what plant is that?  That kills you if you smell it??? I’m going to have to l…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad9936ae7b07f7277916f56a4bf3ef45 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103488/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:29:48 -0400 @mamaauthoress

Val:

“Ch-challenge?” The man struggles to his feet, gazing back at me anxiously. “What do you mean?”

“Well…Usually the castle likes to throw challenges our way.  They’re not deadly as far as I can tell, but they’re awful nonetheless.  Last time, we had to share our worst regrets, or have them played out on a screen in front of…[Read more]

]]> 0 cd74c95d2a03bbe05c707d25365498ca calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103487/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:00:40 -0400 @inkhorn that was FANTASTIC!!!  You absolutely nailed Kit!

Kit:

The girl clears her throat and shoots me a scathing glare. “I, Cahira Beckwith, daughter of Lord Nial Beckwith, would suggest that you take upon yourself the role of a groveling servant whose desire is to avoid imprisonment and possible death.”

Oh.  So she’s one of those people.  An…[Read more]

]]> 0 35160a1083fd81f860e091efbc852740 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103475/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:56:03 -0400 @e-n-leonard @lady-grace YES LETS YEET SAEVUS XD

I’m actually going to be really busy for the next two days, but I think that should be enough time to allow everyone else to finish up!  Feel free to go ahead and start the next challenge when everyone’s ready!  I’ll catch up when I’m ready XD

]]> 0 e9c450ef6650fbe9df4e05a4c0771e9b calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103473/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:44:56 -0400 @everyone I think it’s about time to start a new challenge!  We can finish up some of the interactions we’re already doing first 🙂

@inkhorn Kit is ready to bicker when Cahira is XD

]]> 0 6ff7c8a70cde3f89139fa7e2ce5ff902 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103472/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:43:14 -0400 @mamaauthoress

Sounds good!  We’d love to help XD

Same XD That, plus the autistic pattern recognition makes bird watching really fun for me!

Val:

“Yeah,” the man wheezes.  I nervously lick my lips.  That’s a lie.  Part of me really wants to ask why, but I don’t think it’d be well received.  I don’t want to make him any more uncomfor…[Read more]

]]> 0 92ee1c8ca74b2ca3cbc9bbbd97a17b95 calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103467/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:56:21 -0400 @mamaauthoress @rose-colored-fancy idk what it is about this castle, but it really seems like an ND magnet XD

@mamauthoress I second what Rose says!  Autism kind of became a special interest for me, so I’m more than happy to infodump about it as well XD

Also, that WIP sounds really cool!

As a fellow ND and birdwatcher…YES!!!

Val:

The…[Read more]

]]> 0 32463ae51d6b7f4e220301ebc55001dc calidris replied to the topic Character Castle 2.0 in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103452/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:09:23 -0400 As it should be XD

SAME HERE!!!  ADHD and autism for me!

That inevitably bled into my characters, and so Val is autistic and Kit is ADHD 🙂

*grumbles* I guess…

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