@imwritehere1920 My week’s been pretty stressful as I’m preparing for Good Friday and Easter stuff for my church’s audio/video team while…[Read more]

I have.  Make sure and take lots of pictures, making note of when the photos were taken and as much as you can remember about the feelings, atmosphere, and evocative aromas, giving yourself a full sensory experience to go with the photos so that you can recreate and experience the places you have been to more fully when you finally…[Read more]

So, I’ve never written a story about disappointment with the church but it’s something I’m familiar with. Like sparrowhawke said, I’m really glad someone wants to write about it! It’s definitely a topic that should be addressed in fiction.

I have had a bit of experience with writing about the church, only because I have a character in…[Read more]

I have not yet written this novel, but one of the stories of my heart is about young people hurt very seriously by the church, inspired by things I’ve witnessed and heard about in the past couple years. So I’m not sure if I have any real advice to give on the topic, but I’m really excited that someone is writing and thinking about…[Read more]

That book by Adélia Prado sounds beautiful! I’ll have to look into it. 😀

*nods* A good thing to think about, and a good thing to do. I’ve known two women in particular who I wouldn’t hesitate to call godly. My mother, and my granny who passed away recently. If everyone in the world patterned their lives after mama’s and granny’s, the world would be a much better place.

Tag me if you end up writing and…[Read more]

Thank you!

@sam-m

Thanks! And yes! I read a few poems like that recently which is kinda what inspired me to write this one 🙂

@eitan

Thank you! 😀

These are for Ruby

1)  Where would their ideal vacay be–the beach, the mountains, or a city (e.g. Paris, Rome)?

I think I’d go to the city of light, Valeria. It’s in the Mother Realm: Valeria, and I’ve hear…[Read more]

Yep, pretty much. 😂

@emberynus-the-dragonslayer @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter  @kimlikesart @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide @mayacat

For Olivia:

1)  What is their role in the story? (villain, protagonist, side character, etc.)

She’s the MC;  she thinks she’s doing the right thing, bu…[Read more]

Ha!  Yeah, so do I.  My sister listens to him when she’s in a bad mood–she says that NF’s her “depressing music” 🤣  I don’t know how he’d help in that case…

@emberynus-the-dragonslayer @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter  @kimlikesart @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide @mayacat

For Hel…[Read more]

@arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter  @kimlikesart @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide @mayacat

Answering for Zack:

1. Where and on what do you sleep?

um. Okay. well. I typically sleep in my bed, usually…[Read more]

For Arianna (Ari)

1. How do you deal with a bad day?

She listens to music, takes naps, just tries to forget about everything.  But she never talks to people about it.

2. What’s something you’re reall…[Read more]

For Zicari:

1. He is. Especially when he sees all the reasons behind his learning.

2. Respectful, but honest. Asks questions when he needs to and pays close attention to the way they act and…[Read more]

@mayacat @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter @writergirl101 @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide @emberynus-the-dragonslayer

(^that list no longer contains Beth’s tag, so y’all can copy and paste that one now if you want. 😉 )

For Kiet:

1. How could you create more balance in your life?

Balance? Um. . . I…[Read more]

For Zicari:

1. *presses his lips together a moment. Thinks carefully before answering* ‘I live in a village where emotions of happiness and public shows of love are discouraged. You are thought…[Read more]

For Felix bby

1. Text or call?

Text.

2. Are they more competitive or cooperative?

Cooperative. …People hurt you less.

3. If they were stuck in a room for an hour on their…[Read more]

Kiet child:

1. Would you rather live where it only snows or the temperature never falls below 100 degrees?

Snows! Landslides, there are places it gets to 100 degrees?? [“Landslides” is a common…[Read more]

For Zicari:

1. ‘No, not really.’

2. ‘Well, I’d survive…’

3.’Ooh. I only know of the Tasmanian tiger and the Dodo bird. Tiger.’ (smacks his head a few seconds later) There are dinosaurs. (But…[Read more]

For Felix again. (sorry I keep switching haha)

1)  Do they need to have matching socks to go out in public, or can they be mismatched?

Definitely matched.

2)  What’s their favorite kind of pizz…[Read more]

For Athena

1) Do you have any allergies?

No, not that she knows of.

2) What would you most likely have the most photos of on your camera roll? (scenery, food, selfies, ect.)

Food.  And the beach…[Read more]

For Ruby now:

1. If you could be immortal, what age would you choose to stop aging at and why?

I think anywhere between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two, since I’m considered old enough to be legal,…[Read more]

For Zicari:

1. ‘Ooh. The salvation of my father-in-law.’

2.’My wife or son. Then one of them would still be alive, and be able to make a difference in this life…’ *thinks* ‘My son; for he did…[Read more]

For Enan:

1. Are you the kind of person to skip classes?

Yes, if he can get away with it. It’s not that he doesn’t like learning, he just doesn’t like sitting still.

2. Are you the kind of person to skip PE…[Read more]

Kiet boi again

1. Do you enjoy cold showers?

*laughs* I mean it’s about all you get around here, so. . .

2. Do you have a recurring dream?

*swallows * Yes. A few. *runs fingers over scars on his cheek and…[Read more]

These questions will be for Felix again

1)  What’s your zodiac sign?  (without all the superstitious stuff, unless it affects their world 😉)

My zodiac sign is Cancer.

2)  If you had an elem…[Read more]

1. If you could rename yourself, what name would you pick?

She feels like Eris (discord), inside at least, instead of Athena (wisdom), but she wouldn’t choose that.  It would probably be Genesis.

2.…[Read more]

For Zicari:

1. Zhacary Hugh Weber is his full name.

1. *grins sheepishly* ‘I, I don’t really know the difference.’

2. *chin lowers* ‘A girl named Shiara reminds me of my little sister. And,…[Read more]

For Athena

1) Do you have a middle name? If so what is it?

Veturia.  Athena Veturia Marcyas.  But she doesn’t know that…

2) When are you really in your element?

Probably creating something.  Or…[Read more]

I’ll be answering as Aeronwen

1. Um… I don’t really care about fashion, or know anything about it. But tunics should never have fallen out of style.
2. I’d be a ferret. They have so much fun and they…

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For Zicari:

1. ‘Zuka root. It’s an acquired taste, bitter, and tastes somewhat like paper. But it is sustaining, and doesn’t go bad easily. My sling is also pretty good to have around.’ (stones…[Read more]

@naiya-dyani Yes, we do!

Felix: *waves back* *signing* Nice to meet you! Do you have a sign name?

Me: Also, sorry if that last question was hard, Kiet. You’re so amazing t…[Read more]

*Maya I love Felix* We really need to get him and Kedori together.

Kedori: *shy wave* You know so many languages. . .

Oooh funsies!

1. What is your favorite kind of soup?

*beams* Whatever kind…[Read more]

1. ‘Instrument.’

2. ‘The strange tongue of the upper third quadrant of the island. It’s completely different from the rest, not even a different dialect.’

3. Gets really still. His chest tightens, and jaw sets. Or if another’s in physical danger he likely charges and/or covers them with himself.

1. Soup? He doesn’t like it in any…[Read more]

I’m going to answer these for my selectively mute character, Felix.

Felix: *waves shyly*

1. Do you have a favorite plant?

*thinks hard before beginning to write* Hmm, I really like l…[Read more]

Last six for Kiet:

1)  Would they want a girl or boy if they had a child?

*smiles* I’d love either. (In the end he gets a son first. And is a pretty amazing dad. 😉 )

2)  What number are they most likely to choose b…[Read more]

Teagen: *Brows lifted, gives a slight nod to Jordan.* (it might be goodbye…)

For Zicari:

1. *slightly stunned look* Stops himself before saying neither. ‘Uh, dog.’

2. ‘Any human. But especially those who aren’t good. That is, unless this bad person is killing more bad people. Then I would let him die.’…[Read more]

@emberynus-the-dragonslayer @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter @beth20 @kimlikesart @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide @mayacat

@writergirl101 @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter @beth20 @kimlikesart @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide  @mayacat

Kiet again:

1)  If your best friend lied to you and you found out, what would your fi…[Read more]

For Athena: 

1)  If you had a social media page, what would your username be?

Goddess.  She’s named after the goddess of wisdom…and she’s just not very creative. 😆

2)  What are three names you…[Read more]

Answering for Ruby again 🙂

1. If you saw a fox, would you want to photograph it, pet it, or shoot it?

PET IT PLSSS I love foxes, they’re so cuteee! Why would anyone shoot a fox? *is…[Read more]

Good questions guys!

For Thane:

1. If you saw a fox, would you want to photograph it, pet it, or shoot it?

Shoot it. No petting. (As the author, that wouldn’t be my reaction. If it was a…[Read more]

Ember, I think Jordan could use a session of cat therapy with Kiet. . .

Answering for that boi again.

1) if you could only have one of the friends you have now, which one would you keep?

*blinks*…[Read more]

I’ll answer for Jordan again, doing the last six questions:

@kimlikesart I really like your questions! 🙂

1. How is/was your relationship with your parents?

*blinks* um. He’s not really my dad, but I guess…[Read more]

I said I was gonna do Dari. . . but. . . but. . . I wanna keep doing Kiet. XP I’m pathetic. But he’s my baby. And I’m gonna have him answer for himself now! 😀

Kiet: *squeaks and blushes*

1. What…[Read more]

For Teagen:

1. ‘I, I don’t remember any advice per se.’

In the future it will probably be- ‘As responsibility is passed to your hands, it will not do, as you live the rest of your life, to a…[Read more]

@mayacat Hey! *waves*

For Enan:

1. What would your dream house be like?

A big house, walking distance from the ocean, with a roaring fireplace in the living-room, and the smell of Lime Pie in the…[Read more]

@emberynus-the-dragonslayer @arindown @anne_the_noob14 @kayla-skywriter @beth20 @writergirl101 @naiya-dyani @winter_rose @mayajoelle @candide

For Lawrence:

1. ‘Uh, mythical creature? The only one I know is a jackalope… And I don’t like the idea of them so much.’

2. His fatal flaw is…[Read more]

 I think I’ll join if you guys don’t mind! 🙂

These are for Ruby

1. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Hmm, I think that it would be to live life to the fullest each…[Read more]

1. Fight; for sure. Both now and in future, though he hopefully fights differently later.

2. Athletically; for sure, again…

3. ‘Wait, wait, wait… Exiled? Geez… With someone? How about a monkey? Or, geez…’ *Thoughts about every person he knows and semi-knows. Every one of them is annoying and/or a woman.* ”Kay, uh, how about…[Read more]

For Athena

No, but if she wanted to, it’d be the viola or cello because of the deep, rich sounds.

The balcony.  Her room leads out to a big veranda-type thing that looks over her city, which is…[Read more]