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Hi Mia, I’m Lily! Welcome to S.E.

That’s so cool you’re writing a MG novel; it’s the genre I write in too! I hope you enjoy your time here on the forum (things have kinda slowed down, but I’ve heard it might pick back up toward the end of spring/early summer?)

Hi there! I’m Lily! Welcome to S.E! Ooo, turtles sound cool; do you have any as pets?

Lol, no worries! Yikes, that’s crazy! What’s the new job you’re starting, if I may ask?

I’ve been doing well, thanks! I’ve been keeping busy helping with my friends’ book releases over the past year, etc. I hope things calm down for you over there and you’re able to enjoy the holidays with your family 🙂 If you have any prayer…[Read more]

*starts to leave forum*

*screeches to a halt and does a double-take*

Sara??? It’s Lillian Keith!! (Or Lily, lol). Oh my goodness, you found S.E!!! So great to have you hear *hugs*. How have you been?

Hey Taylor! Good to see you back; I’ve been absent for a long time too lol. I’m sorry to hear about that awful client, but I’m glad you got out of that situation. How’s your week?

Same here!

Oh dear (I hope you meant the turtle and not my characters’ head exploding *hears crashing in background* Erm, but who can tell with that crazy lot of mine? XD)

But either way, you should’ve seen my baby dragon with the hiccups! It’s a miracle the house is still standing! *hides scorched rug behind dresser* *grins*

Hey, that’s…[Read more]

Hey Brian! Long time no see *glances at calendar* Whoa, really, long time no see lol.

Anywho, how have you and your family been? How’s your writing?

Hey Kristina, it’s Lily Keith! Small world! Welcome to the S.E forum (I was gone way to long from this forum and came back for a visit and saw your profile lol). Hope you’re enjoying the forum!

Hello, I’m here! Did someone tag me?! *looks around empty room* Oops, might be a little late to the party lol. Anywho, great to see the debate thread open again. Apologies for my lateness. My characters had me…erm, detained for awhile XD.

I won’t try to catch up with all the debates, but rather, go back to the most…[Read more]

Yeah, it’s so huge! Did either of you try the zip-line at the Ark?

Oh wow, the Hoh Rainforest sounds really cool; have you visited Yosemite National Park, or seen the giant redwoods?

Yes, it is! It was so huge! Did you guys visit it?

Cool! We haven’t been to Colorado yet. I’d have to say that Kentucky was pretty amazing, or visiting Washington D.C (who knew there were so many museums on the strip!)

*facepalm* Sorry, I missed what you said to Noah lol.

Funny, my friend and I were talking about mermaid story ideas XD I’d love to check out your book; thanks…[Read more]

Hi, Annabelle! Welcome to S.E! I’m Lily; I just checked out your blog and I love the layout (I saw that you traveled in an R.V. Lol. Our family did something similar around the same year, though we only did it for a few months.) What was your favorite place that you visited?

Oh awesome! I really like Janner too.

I like your…[Read more]

Oh wow, sixty is quite a long time.
I’ll be praying that you guys have a safe drive. 🙂

P.s Thank you for the photo. Mt. Sunday is so majestic!

Brian, I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle! May I ask if you know what happened? When is the funeral scheduled?

That’s wonderful, though that he knew the Lord. How is your aunt? And how can we be praying for you this week?

Thank you for the link. I checked it out. Hobbiton is so beautiful! I couldn’t quite tell…[Read more]

Phew! Okay. Sometimes I log in late on Story Embers too *haha*

Sorry this reply is late. (Happy Wednesday, by the way!) My dad expanded one of our closets so we have extra storage now (our house is small.) And we’ve been putting everything back (erm, minus one box that I still have to clean out; but I’m not…[Read more]

Hi Brian! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to keep you up late. Me and all my questions. So sorry about that 🙂

Wow, those sound like amazing places, although it is sad you can’t visit most of them any more. I think I would have liked New Zealand; maybe I’d spot a hobbit. Or an elf. XD
But yeah, that’s too bad things have…[Read more]

Wow, you’ve been to a lot of mountains! Which has been your guys’ favorite so far? I read Christie by Catherine Marshall back in highschool; have you ever read or seen the tv adaptation? It’s set in the Smoky Mountains, and the setting is just gorgeous.
Mountains are a great inspiration for fantasy stories; I see why…[Read more]

My week has been good. I just finished the first revision of my WIP, and sent it to my editor and alpha readers for feedback. And I’m helping beta read a friend’s MG novel (it’s her first).
Ah, what work do you do besides writing?

That’s encouraging to find and read praise-worthy reports. Sometimes, looking around at…[Read more]

So sorry for the late reply! How has your week, been, Brian?
I haven’t read The Hiding Place yet; I’ve only seen the movie adaptation.
What did you think of “Is Atheism Dead?” Ah, I’ve seen another book about Bonhoeffer at the library (can’t remember the title), though I haven’t had a chance to look further into it…[Read more]

No worries. I understand how busy life can get. How has your week been?

Thank you for sharing this. Too often, I hear pastors (and Christians movies/books/ etc) teach that Jesus is your ‘friend’. While yes, in a sense it is true, we really forget that Christ is actually Lord. Our wills, what we want, aren’t as…[Read more]

Aww, thanks so much! Your comment really encouraged me!
No, An Apprentice Escapes is a standalone (I tried to convince my characters to tell more stories, but, well, they never got back to me XD). Instead, I was visited by a whole new group of characters (I have a feeling this book will be a standalone too.) I don’t…[Read more]

I’ve heard of WestBow; they help you independently publish your stories, if I remember correctly?
I’m glad to hear that the edits and revisions are moving forward (sometimes my revisions feel like they’re taking forever too.) How are you enjoying WestBow? Is it a good company to work with?

My writing is going well;…[Read more]

Yikes! I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m glad you’re feeling better.  🙂

@this-is-not-an-alien

SHE HATH PREVAILED!!! *thunderous applause by the masses* XD

Thank you for your thoughts and blessings too! (also, Happy New Year! I’ve been praying that God will strengthen you in His Word and give you wisdom to know His Will.)
How has your writing been going? I was wondering what publisher you’re working with.

Happy New Year, Taylor. How was your holiday?

Congrats on the new writing job; I look forward to checking your article out.

I have a great-uncle who served in Vietnam; I don’t see him anymore because he lives on the East Coast. But I remember meeting him once when I was a kid. He seemed quiet, maybe depressed, and smelled of tobacco. My mom said he was once a very happy, out-going and fun uncle; but the war changed him drastically and never really spoke…[Read more]

Hey there! Thanks for your thoughts! And Merry Christmas! I hope you all are having a great holiday.

Yeah, our family used to have a fake tree for years until we lost it during a move to a new house. Then we started using a live tree. I never knew how soft a fresh cut pine could be!

R.M Archer Wrote:

“Looking at modern medicine…[Read more]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I haven’t done an in-depth study of the Vietnam War, nor of what happened to our soldiers when they returned. I do think, though, that the war was a tragedy and it’s sad that we had to see something similar happen in the middle east.

Hi Brian! Merry Christmas!
I pray that God will fill your holiday with His peace and comfort; and bless it richly with His love.

Blessings to you and your family!

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.”
Jn. 14:27

On a serious note: What are you’re guys’ thoughts about herbal remedies vs. modern medicine? (and by herbal, I don’t mean addictive drugs. I’m thinking of chamomile, ginger, arrowroot, ginkgo, etc. that are used for a more natural approach to health.)

(and just…[Read more]

….what is a pate??

…Okay, I just looked it up, and I want to say no… but since pate (I don’t have the right keyboard for the accents) is made from meat, which is a protein… then yes ’cause peanut-butter is a type of protein…?

*oh dear we need help*

*ducks from flying tomatoes*

(just did a double take and realized I made a typo. Instead of ‘flying’ tomatoes, I wrote ‘slying’ tomatoes… *facepalm* XD)

@denali-christianson

Hello, oh leader of the peoples! Glad you returned for battle!

Hmm, good point on the breadsticks.

And Hey! Thanks for throwing me under the bus XD

*ducks…[Read more]

I will definitely be praying for you. God sees you and knows what you are going through, and I know He will strengthen and guide you as you seek Him. Pour yourself into His Word and you’ll find His comfort.

May He pour out His loving kindness and joy onto you and your family.

Haha! I can’t really dance either… (well, if I actually took the time to learn, I guess I could do something that’s passable).

I once ‘loosely’ based a character off of Taran from The Chronicles of Prydain, so I feel ya with Ruan and Jaron XD.

Yes, I hope you enjoy the Girl Who Drank the Moon and The Giver. I’d also love to see…[Read more]

Huh, I never thought of cereal from that angle.

And if hotdogs are a type of open sandwich, does that mean canapes are also open faced sandwiches but just mini sized? (the only reason I know about canapes was from recently watching a baking show and having to look the term up XD)

Oh dude. Hot cocoa wins every time (my younger…[Read more]

*whispers* I think they’ve all gone mad from frying their brains over hot button topics….

@crazywriter

You know, I’ve never thought much on food taxonomy until today… lol.

I asked my younger sister, and she whole-heartedly believes that cereal is a type of soup (which then means that oatmeal/porridge would be at type of stew.)

Also, we think a hotdog is a type of sandwich. I mean, you have the bread, meat, and extra fillings (like mayo and mustard, lettuce, etc.)

Here’s a question she wanted me to…[Read more]

Hi Brian! I’m so sorry I lost touch with you after hearing about your mom. I got caught up in things here at home and haven’t been able to get back on the forum, though that’s not a good excuse. I recently returned and saw that you recently posted to the ‘Friendly Debates’ thread. Thought I’d reach out here and ask…[Read more]

Ooo, you’re in the Jaron fanclub with my sister! XD I do like Jaron, but also Imogen and Tobias. Mott is pretty cool too!  Also, Happy (early) Birthday! I hope you enjoy the fifth book.

Let’s see. My younger sister is about four and a half years younger than me; and the youngest sister is roughly ten years younger than me.

Ah…[Read more]

Hello there! I’m Lily. Welcome to the S.E forum! From what I gathered, you’re a fellow alto, Greatest Showman song lover, and Ascendance fan??!! (seriously, my sister and I love those books! The fifth book was so amazing!) Who’s your favorite Ascendance character?

I also have two younger siblings with big age gaps in between us;…[Read more]

I’ve read Fawkes by Nadine Brandes and really enjoyed it!

I also hope in person-fellowship works out at your church and you find that connection.  🙂

@sparrowhawke

No, I won’t be able to do NaNoWriMo this year either. Actually, November can get a bit busy as we get ready for the holidays (in this case, getting/making Xmas gifts…[Read more]

Hey, sorry it took awhile to reply.

Your story idea sounds cool; are you going to do NaNoWriMo this year?

Oh, my family loves The False Prince!  We’re reading the fifth book in the series right now, and loving it.  How far along in the series have you gotten?

“I also don’t like the idea that what makes adult fiction adult fic…[Read more]

Sorry for the late reply!

Those sound like interesting reads.  I also like to read nonfiction to inspire new story ideas; and yes, some classics really get you to think.  Have you ever read Jane Eyre or A Separate Peace? (The latter has some choice words, from what I remember, but other than that, it really made you think.)

“I t…[Read more]

“Reading YA is just a draining experience for me at this point more than an edifying one, and though that’s not always a bad thing if you’re aware of it, I’ve needed to take more in recently so I’ve been gravitating toward non-fiction and classics, lol.”

Ah, what’s your favorite classic or nonfiction book so far?  Are you needing…[Read more]