Story Embers | overcomer | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/overcomer/activity/ Activity feed for overcomer. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:21:45 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 c92a586ec6a79583fa040fa691ac3ac1 overcomer replied to the topic Forum Application in the forum Guidelines & FAQ https://storyembers.org/activity/p/71114/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:28:50 -0400 She has been checking it, @naiya-dyani. I asked her to be sure.

]]> 0 4d2e93b05258748f038f4a7c6043ed2f overcomer started the topic Forum Application in the forum Guidelines & FAQ https://storyembers.org/activity/p/71103/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 03:34:57 -0400 Merry Christmas everyone!

I just wanted to post and ask about this real quick while it was on my mind. My sister reminded me today that she applied to join the forum around a month ago, and she still hasn’t heard anything back either way.

Also (this is unrelated), we were both thinking that the mobile version of the blog is a little difficult to…[Read more]

]]> 0 d598d3c42903bd384726c1148f3cfc39 overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67522/ Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:19:54 -0400 Inspired by your reply @daeus-lamb, I decided to do some research on INFP villains. Not surprisingly, I couldn’t readily come up with any very good examples of INFP villains.

I did read a comment, however, where someone mentioned how they often saw INFPs as protagonists and sidekicks, and the reason why INFP villains are so uncommon came to…[Read more]

]]> 0 b971e38cca37a3b5436f48da7b4aa2f2 overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67410/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:11:05 -0400 @daeus-lamb , I’m sorry to contradict what you say, but I am afraid that your analysis of the INFP, as well as the example you gave, might be misleading to Naiya.

First of all, Kylo Ren isn’t a very stable character, personality-wise, so he is difficult to type, but I firmly disagree with the INFP assessment.

The closest personality to his…[Read more]

]]> 0 07fd37423159cf53567eb0cc71984b4c overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67406/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:39:41 -0400 I’m glad I was able to help, Naiya! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 994cb4d87230da186c7361e243e8521e overcomer replied to the topic Sci-Fi Serial Story Seeking Readers in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67342/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:50:53 -0400 Cool! My family has some Irish heritage as well. We used to think that our surname “O’Bier” was Irish too but it’s not. It’s actually French, or possibly even German. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 0e8373f188bffd7e378932dd15b30893 overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67266/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:06:16 -0400 One more thing: I don’t know if you’ve read The Hunger Games but my sister loves those books because the main character, Katniss Everdeen, is an INTJ. That might give you some ideas as well. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 d4c91f0c6c739b436996f0b1cd6de06b overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67265/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:59:38 -0400 Also, I read those descriptions to my mom and sister before submitting them, just to make sure they were okay with it, and their reactions were pretty much as I anticipated.

My Sherlock-like sister thought that I wasn’t nearly flattering enough in my description of her analytical abilities and predictive powers. ๐Ÿ˜‰

I will attempt to do her…[Read more]

]]> 0 7d1ec2a1fdc62aa4919919f868ad63e7 overcomer replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP--Help! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67264/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:23:02 -0400 I have an older sister who is an INTJ, and my mom is an INFP. I don’t think I know any guys who are INFPs, but I read Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie that has a character in it that seemed like the male counterpart of my mom. His name is Arthur Calgary. It’s a very good book if you like mysteries, and one of my favorites by that author. If…[Read more]

]]> 0 86e2da2b911b9b469103ec8f9a338e8e overcomer replied to the topic Sci-Fi Serial Story Seeking Readers in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67213/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:00:52 -0400 I just saw the words “Sci-Fi” and “Serial Story”. Let me at it! XD

I’ll definitely be checking it out. Cool name, by the way, @quinn-ofallon. Is that your real name or a pseudonym?

I can’t think of that word, “pseudonym” anymore without cracking up ever since my sister thought it was some kind of drug. XD

We like to joke that Pseudonym is the…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b333849f6807391fb59e4aa65ee498e overcomer replied to the topic Fresh Poems! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67211/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:46:29 -0400 I just wrote this (literally) on an impulse. I haven’t edited it much yet. I just felt like sharing it. It doesn’t have a name.

Also, I like your poem, @k-a-grey . ๐Ÿ™‚

 

“I’m tired”, I roll over and say
I drop my pen and leave it to lay
Gathering dust, I used to play
With words, now my fingers rust
I used to write, but now I must
My heart is…[Read more]

]]> 0 fe76ecf0be8939d24a350cf1552df397 overcomer replied to the topic Writing Scientist Characters in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61685/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:24:17 -0400 That story is hilarious, @edmund-lloyd-fletcher! XD Thanks for the example.

]]> 0 9d6a16f2054f83b3195cec7589198499 overcomer started the topic Writing Scientist Characters in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61577/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:36:51 -0400 Hello! ๐Ÿ™‚

In my current WIP (a science fantasy novel), I have several scientist characters. I was wondering if any of you have family or friends who are scientists and if you have any tips for writing about them.

I’m already doing research, and I joined Reddit (which is full of cool information). I also intend to try and interview some…[Read more]

]]> 0 a8dcc158c5f8e350d78d886b49dddbdd overcomer replied to the topic Calling all SCI-FI WRITERS! Idea propositions! in the forum Research and Worldbuilding https://storyembers.org/activity/p/43539/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:01:47 -0400 RESOURCES! *pounces like a cat* Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜€

I’m a fantasy writer who is being turned to the sci-fi side of the Force. XD

]]> 0 5133560ecb770659eba4d8e08f4727da overcomer replied to the topic SE Pinterest Collaborative Opportunity in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/31054/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:17:06 -0400 I’d like to be part of both boards. An art board sounds like a fantastic idea too. ๐Ÿ™‚

https://www.pinterest.com/faeriestory/

]]> 0 2a4c2c0f4c97c1df7ada1ed9e7e34fcc overcomer replied to the topic SE Pinterest Collaborative Opportunity in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/29555/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:37:09 -0400 This sounds like an awesome idea, @gabriellepollack .ย I’m very fond of Pinterest and like to pin unusual words, scenery, prompts, and other writing inspiration. I would be happy to help if I can. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 e1eb3d8627b3c1a750f9e95dad06c1f9 overcomer replied to the topic Comics? in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24930/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 23:38:49 -0400 Yes, I am, @the-fledgling-artist .ย At this point, I’m mainly working on improving my rusty art skills, so I haven’t gotten very far beyond story planning and character design.

I’m currently working on a superhero comic (possibly webcomic) I’m callingย The Adventures of Jellyman and Butterboy. It’s about a clever, super-intelligent sidekick who a…[Read more]

]]> 0 1421e0e8710ea9e9fdecb7a67d4b336f overcomer replied to the topic Kicked Out of My Guild in the forum Guidelines & FAQ https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24929/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 23:26:26 -0400 I was half joking about the blacklist. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks, @sarah-inkdragon .ย That’s encouraging and helpful. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 90d7c7279e6e03538411f954f9eb023a overcomer replied to the topic Calling All Artists! in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24928/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 23:22:20 -0400 I think watercolor looks beautiful. I never had any talent with it in art class, but that was a long time ago. It might be worth trying again. ๐Ÿ™‚

I’m currently working on a design for an aqua dragon. It’s just something I wanted to draw, but I may use it in a story or comic.

I’ll probably color it with colored pencils. I’m a bit new to colored…[Read more]

]]> 0 712417793fedacdcbf90d6a10f5cb6a4 overcomer replied to the topic Kicked Out of My Guild in the forum Guidelines & FAQ https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24655/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:09:32 -0400 Thanks, @eden-anderson .ย You’re so kind. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 3d10ecf51c3f45cada1123e2c08bbfd1 overcomer started the topic Kicked Out of My Guild in the forum Guidelines & FAQ https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24629/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:30:50 -0400 Hey, guys. Mallory here. I joined a guild earlier this year, and I had fun at first. I helped with the guild wars andย participated as much as I could. However, I never felt comfortable in it, and as the weeks went on I found myself spending less and less time on it. I kept trying to get back into it and participate, but I found plenty of excuses…[Read more]

]]> 0 49d22fb8197abde5a4696d3f1d865565 overcomer replied to the topic Calling All Artists! in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24624/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:59:29 -0400 Your dragons really are gorgeous. ๐Ÿ™‚ Makes me want to try watercolors again, and I am a dry media girl all the way.

]]> 0 d3ac02e6b55f849076c476eb00955741 overcomer replied to the topic Comics? in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24622/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:51:36 -0400 I’m trying to get started creating comics, too. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 2ce9e1ec962f34ed81d8613f64f13d14 overcomer's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/24619/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:49:17 -0400 0 7b57b618cee7f8b78748cbd28335bf56 overcomer replied to the topic Announcing our New Guildlings! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/15219/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 03:44:22 -0400 Welcome, writers! ๐Ÿ˜€

]]> 0 2a8ff851ab16caede2e4c37d6017842e overcomer replied to the topic Weekly Goals #10 in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/12623/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 01:24:13 -0400 My writing goal for this week: write something that matters to meย and have fun doing it. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 c124fcf374894c20769622177755f75b overcomer replied to the topic The Official Avensbeck Book Club in the forum Story Analysis https://storyembers.org/activity/p/10780/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 17:21:11 -0400 That might be good, @gabriellepollack .ย I managed to read a little, but I’ve been pretty busy lately too. :/

]]> 0 e4feea349902e8daba8dabb2565b5303 overcomer replied to the topic Guild War #3 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9773/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:19:21 -0400 I feel bad that I wasn’t around to help this time guys, but it sounds like you did great without me. ๐Ÿ™‚

I haven’t read the submissions yet (I was going to but froze at the very first sentence because I suddenly realized I was about to go to bed and I DO NOT want to read emotionally impactful death scenes right before bed. Sorry. I will read them…[Read more]

]]> 0 d18b9bcd9d89e1eb516e011268b6d900 overcomer replied to the topic Guild War #3 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/8134/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:08:45 -0400 Another guild war? This should be exciting. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 5fefcef34854cafb176bcdf411ac0b53 overcomer replied to the topic Aberdeenโ€™s Top Secret Project Unveiled in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/8133/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:04:22 -0400 I’m not afraid of a glare. *gulps* ๐Ÿ˜‰ I’ll check out the website anyway. ๐Ÿ™‚ @mariposa

]]> 0 9d0ed66d8f164c42a9831a45bca4895e overcomer replied to the topic Avensbeck Book Club, Anyone? in the forum Avensbeck Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7910/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 01:48:40 -0400 The Hobbit! Great timing! I was about to reread that one. ๐Ÿ™‚ @gabriellepollack

]]> 0 86e9ede7ceb1e9f5005772ee88e2dea0 overcomer replied to the topic Weekly Goals #2 in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/5546/ Mon, 21 May 2018 23:14:33 -0400 I didn’t do so bad, @gabriellepollack . ๐Ÿ™‚

I did some research (not a whole lot, but definitely a good start) for my novel, googling, reading, and finding books to read.

I wrote down blog post ideas, parts of potential posts, and began delving deeper into figuring out my goals for my website (yes, I am starting one! I… I think. Yes, I am. It’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 92eba61212aac09b50060cc2a36d719b overcomer replied to the topic Avensbeck Book Club, Anyone? in the forum Avensbeck Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/5435/ Mon, 21 May 2018 14:59:27 -0400 I’ve read The Hobbit before (it’s my personal favorite) but I would love to read it again. ๐Ÿ™‚ @ gabriellepollack

Other suggestions I have are Peter and Wendy, and Dire Recompense by our own Daeus Lamb.

I actually haven’t read the latter yet (I admit to being one of those cheapskate readers who frequently haunt library shelves and search Amazon…[Read more]

]]> 0 d099ebed2d2177a479b3bdd8241dd96d overcomer replied to the topic Avensbeck Book Club, Anyone? in the forum Avensbeck Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/5345/ Sat, 19 May 2018 18:56:54 -0400 I might be interested, @gabriellepollack . ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 9de459d68bd62c8d34067eef986f58a8 overcomer replied to the topic Guild War #2 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4787/ Mon, 14 May 2018 22:01:02 -0400 I don’t normally do word counts myself, so I wouldn’t make a very good candidate for this contest. I like toย use timed writing sessions, like 15 minutes to 2 hours (it works better for me), though most of my writing is spontaneous. Also, I’m mostly just researching and revising this week. Still, if you wind up needing an extra person, I could…[Read more]

]]> 0 8d1e474a98c7bdb5389e39f03a1cfae1 overcomer replied to the topic Weekly Goals #2 in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4784/ Mon, 14 May 2018 21:35:31 -0400 I hadn’t thought much about my goals for the week until you posted this, actually. Thanksย for reminding me! ๐Ÿ™‚ @gabriellepollack

I plan to research the science fiction genre for my novel, rediscover the delights of non-fiction writing (particularly blog posts for the website I’m working on), and work on revising a short story I wrote.

]]> 0 e714e1bced45f12facd4df4d0fa103b6 overcomer replied to the topic Farewell to Our Firebird in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4360/ Fri, 11 May 2018 03:01:00 -0400 Wow! This is pretty sudden, @gabriellepollack . I hadn’t expected any of our guildmates would be leaving us so soon. Was this decided just recently? I’m sorry she’s not going to be in our guild anymoreย but glad for her. She’s good at working with others so I have no doubt her new guild will love her. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 193c9958f85b3b0295478f1502f4cbe1 overcomer replied to the topic The Champions Of Our Noble Contest. in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4358/ Fri, 11 May 2018 02:31:52 -0400 The anthology is a nice idea,ย @daeus-lamb .ย ๐Ÿ™‚ We would have to edit and develop the stories a great deal more before they’d be ready for that. A week was hardly enough time for any of us to prepare polished manuscripts. Still, I think that what we all did manage to accomplish in that time (while collaborating too) is impressive. ๐Ÿ™‚ I would p…[Read more]

]]> 0 35b55e54d877b0baca8d36e2c7f880e0 overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4145/ Wed, 09 May 2018 19:25:23 -0400 Sweet! *does happy dance* We should celebrate! ๐Ÿ˜€ @gabriellepollack

Oh yeah, I was wondering something. Do we get any sort of feedback on our story from you and the rest of the judges? I’m particularly curious as to what it was you all liked about ours that made you choose it. I read the others and they’re really good too.

Also, do you think…[Read more]

]]> 0 41a28e4c38bd8bdba4255e11ca7fa918 overcomer replied to the topic The Champions Of Our Noble Contest. in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4142/ Wed, 09 May 2018 18:38:04 -0400 Wow, your guilds wrote beautiful stories, @brandon-miller , @daeus-lamb .ย I got chills reading them! They’re so descriptive. It’s so cool to read and see what the different guilds came up with based on the same prompt. We seem to have a pretty creative group of people on this forum. ๐Ÿ™‚

Even though each story is so different, each guild gave a…[Read more]

]]> 0 04d5ff2ac92f0f362ee0e7c34cd1017c overcomer replied to the topic The Champions Of Our Noble Contest. in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4125/ Wed, 09 May 2018 17:39:40 -0400 Yay! Thanks, @daeus . ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll go read them now…

]]> 0 4f9d7efa47604b1d460ad8c6717d716e overcomer replied to the topic The Champions Of Our Noble Contest. in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/4101/ Wed, 09 May 2018 16:04:41 -0400 I’m so glad we did well, @gabriellepollack . I love happy endings! ๐Ÿ˜€ Congratulations, guildmates!

That deadline had me freaking out. I seriously detest deadlines. *groans*

Do we get to read all of the guilds’ stories? I’d hoped we would. I’m really curious to see what they wrote. ๐Ÿ™‚ @daeus

]]> 0 910bebc65e81345c89761e85d51267bd overcomer replied to the topic Getting to Know You in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3889/ Tue, 08 May 2018 01:02:21 -0400 The more you tell me about it the more I want to read it, @sam-kowal . ๐Ÿ™‚ How far along are you in the writing process?

]]> 0 7245274da51381d29178b65ea6e1b5a8 overcomer replied to the topic Getting to Know You in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3812/ Mon, 07 May 2018 16:13:23 -0400 “Cereal Wars”, @Sam-kowal? That… I want to read. Cool! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 26f8e2ac1afc71e5d26ad39583b550e7 overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3755/ Mon, 07 May 2018 01:51:50 -0400 Yay! Thanks to all those who participated! This was really hard, but it was so much fun working with all you guys. ๐Ÿ˜€ I learned a lot.

Thanks so much, Audrey, for overseeing, writing and editing this project. Your commitment to getting it done worked wonders towards making this crazy time-crunch project a success! ๐Ÿ˜€

Our submission is ready, @gab…[Read more]

]]> 0 19794095ef69b9ca353d0acf0623e63d overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3747/ Mon, 07 May 2018 01:14:27 -0400 Audrey has an announcement to make! ๐Ÿ˜€ Dun, dun, dun, dun! Tell them, @morreafirebird !ย ๐Ÿ˜€

]]> 0 28818ddcd9bf44954456cffb594b6462 overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3695/ Sun, 06 May 2018 16:58:42 -0400 Okay. Phew! So we just let you know when it’s ready, then? @gabriellepollack

]]> 0 741e484d9d46fad2a08f63ca2d5b8716 overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3692/ Sun, 06 May 2018 14:48:41 -0400 Okay, everyone! Today is the last day to work on the submission, so we’re going to try and wrap up the edits as soon as possible, and proofread the document.

If you have any last suggestions, please make them early to leave time for @morreafirebird to look them over.

If you’re good at structuring and proofreading, you’re welcome to pitch in and…[Read more]

]]> 0 3bbc076c675a4a3cf39bb13dd3c07cd3 overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3571/ Fri, 04 May 2018 20:53:30 -0400 To be honest, @morreafirebird , since this is the first time we’re attempting this sort of project, I’m still figuring this out as we go.

I had originally thought that we would all use Suggesting Mode so that we could suggest edits, as well as comment, directly onto the document so that you could see them and consider which ones to incorporate…[Read more]

]]> 0 e6072d73e17aee3423a8c32436df099b overcomer replied to the topic Welcome to the Guild Wars! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/3490/ Fri, 04 May 2018 04:24:20 -0400 About the submissions, I was really impressed. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Each one is so different! ๐Ÿ™‚ They’re all interesting to read and paint a vivid picture. Great job! Choosing one was really hard. So hard that I ran out of time to vote myself. *facepalms*

@aislinn-mollisong ,ย you described a sunset beautifully. The whole scene you wrote was vivid and alive. It…[Read more]

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