For (totally selfish) reasons I would love to have more discussions about world-building. I thought I was good at it — until I came to the shocking realization that I actually have no clue what I’m doing.

*mournful sigh* Ah, well. Whether we won or not, 51k is a heck of a lot of words. I’m doing NaNo this month, so this word war ought to be… interesting. 😖

@Eden-Anderson This is a fantastic idea, and if I were not doing nanowrimo, I would probably be more excited about it than I am. But alas, I am doing nanowrimo and cannot partake in the fun. 😉

@Eden-Anderson YOUR CHARACTERS. I haven’t even read the book yet and I think I love them. Especially Zitt, the little cutie…

I would actually pay actual money to see Sley start an orphanage. I would pay even more if he was forced to hire Emolas as his assistant. And Noyarc as his book keeper.

@Kate As much as I’d actually pay actual money to see the Dallan vs. Mudpit scenario, yet here we are. XD

(Though to be honest, you may get a little more “Emolas the Assistant”…[Read more]

@r-m-archer @eden-anderson @r-j-karas @rosemarylouise @Chalice Oh dear. Praying for you all — the Lord never gives a battle we’re too weak to overcome. 💜

Also, I have my own prayer request: My aunt was just diagnosed with leukemia cancer. She is not a Christian, so if y’all could please pray for salvation and healing, it would be very much…[Read more]

Hey @Daeus-lamb, I won’t be around today or tomorrow, so I’m just going to dump my word count here ahead of time, if that’s okay.

It is: 6,846 words.

Oh man. Tags. They’re either incredibly useful filler material or extremely annoying schedule-violators. There is no in-between. This, however, looks fun. Despite the fact that I (unlike SOME people *passive-aggressive chuckling*) have only one book to choose characters from.

Most likely to be a poet

Emolas, my green-haired sunshine child.…[Read more]

MY FAVORITE SUBJECT. Mainly because no one EVER gives characters the good relational development they deserve.

I was recently watching an old British Navy show (A&E’s Hornblower, guys, it’s amazing) and I thought it was interesting how the main character was developed. He’s a serious, practical, reticent guy by nature, but when interacting with…[Read more]

*hits the backtrack button*

THIS ISN’T MUTINY, @DAEUS-LAMB, I PROMISE.

But, you know, “Guild Leader” or “King of New Wessex” or “Most Esteemed Master of the Guild” or “Hallowed Mentor of his Saxon Underlings” just sound so… boring. And pompous. If you’re going to be in charge, you might as well be an evil overlord. Because tyranny.…[Read more]

@Eden-Anderson Aw, thanks… Honestly, at this point I wouldn’t blame them for kicking me out (I’ve been somewhat unfaithful since the guild started 😬), but I know Daeus wouldn’t do that with out telling me first. Even if he is technically the evil overlord around here. 😉

@Bama-rose Awesome! I’ll have to look those up. And, to answer your…[Read more]

@Daeus-lamb *finger guns* Alright, great!

Don’t let the vacation sharks swallow you.

@Eden-Anderson ISN’T IT GREAT?? We’re so… so official. Or at least, you guys are. *glowers at her significant lack of a badge* I feel like the black sheep here. 😂

@bama-rose Nice! Fantasy is definitely my favorite genre too, though lately I’ve felt a strange pull towards contemporary and historical fiction. But I’ve yet to up my reading list on those two, so hey, have any suggestions for good HF books?

Also, the idea of your WIP sounds amazing! Most of the people I know write fantasy or sci-fi, but I’ve…[Read more]

@Bama-Rose Hey hey hey! Welcome here! I’m Sarah, and I too have the prestigious title of “Homeschooler.” 😉 It’s cool that you live in Ontario! I live States side, but I’ve done a LOT of traveling over there and at this point, probably have more Canadian friends than USA ones.

What’s your favorite genre to read/write in?

Uh…. hey @Daeus-lamb? Am I not a part of New Wessex anymore? I noticed that I wasn’t included in the guild members list. (And generally not in the group tags, either.) Is that a mistake, or am I getting kicked out? 😉

Oh nice, for once in my life I’ll actually be around for this! LET’S CONQUER, GUYS!!

@SNAPPER!!!

My cuddly dragon friend! *pitches a chair at your head* We’ve been languishing without your sizzling wit!

*snickers at her own pun*

I’ll admit, I’m kind of in the same boat as you when it comes to being active around here. I love our little band of snarky writers, but… *whimpers* Life… One of these days, we need to have a good…[Read more]