Story Embers | Skredder | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/skredder/activity/ Activity feed for Skredder. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:31:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 806b27a45e3033d6a0a601b8067a81dc Skredder replied to the topic Getting Knocked in the Back of the Head by a Fire Extinguisher in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/getting-knocked-in-the-back-of-the-head-by-a-fire-extinguisher/#post-38940 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:50:40 -0400 @bigideaskc It would also depend on the guy that gets hit. Two people who get hit the exact same way will react differently. What can make one person knock out might only make someone else have a terrible headache. If he’s still conscious, he would definitely be having some visions problems. You have to be careful though, because a blow like that…[Read more]

]]> 0 b71662f2109845fe4c5ae63328b0a2a5 Skredder replied to the topic Strong Female Character in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/strong-female-character/page/2/#post-38220 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:31:46 -0400 @theresa-play Last night I was reminded of a strong female character I know from a show. She is a soldier, and a very good one. She is an excellent fighter and a sharp-shooter without equal. However, she follows her SO without any hesitation. She completely respects every single member of her team, she doesn’t rule over them and trusts them to do…[Read more]

]]> 0 934e9768298569945a9fdcb9dda173c8 Skredder replied to the topic The Artists of SE in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-artists-of-se/page/8/#post-38219 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:10:26 -0400 @the-fledgling-artist Thank you. I was experimenting with a new coloring style in the ninja one. The buildings in the background I did with my computer mouse. It was rather fun.

@mariposa Thank you. I did that one on Easter.

]]> 0 32c571601b874c46681c582a9b710fce Skredder replied to the topic Taken - June 2nd in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/taken-june-2nd/#post-38065 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:56:37 -0400 @rolena-hatfield Not as good as I would like, but I might still be able to make my deadline. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 0d15ad70968258a94c9975e1194d404d Skredder replied to the topic Cook and the Darger in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/cook-and-the-darger/#post-37917 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:30:53 -0400 @corkybookworm Thank you for your input!

The thing with Aldred is that while he is sixteen, he often acts a whole lot younger. In my novel I introduce him in a more serious situation and his age is easier to see. Cook is a little cliche, but as I wrote her in the story I liked her so much that I didn’t feelย  like I could change her and still do…[Read more]

]]> 0 e113eab74ef50fe4023573285d94b32c Skredder replied to the topic The Artists of SE in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-artists-of-se/page/8/#post-37898 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:02:25 -0400 @christieaton Wow! That is excellent background work!

Here’s something of mine.

]]> 0 2ea0a6395df808a9aad008b00f0c394f Skredder replied to the topic The Candy Cane Killer-August 5 in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-candy-cane-killer-august-5/#post-37696 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:44:26 -0400 @kayla-joy Good job being on track. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 578f7a138ba12c22703736db2ca0d941 Skredder replied to the topic Write Bio - May 5th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/write-bio-may-5th/page/2/#post-37695 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:43:14 -0400 @scribbles Congratulations! A truly excellent bio! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 cd1d85ec71ac46d1e5525f9b6abf244b Skredder replied to the topic Taken - June 2nd in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/taken-june-2nd/#post-37263 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:28:50 -0400 Okay, so due to some things that have happened this week I am moving this goal to Saturday, June 9th. Just moving it one week down the calendar.

]]> 0 4df1a6cbd0c6c19ea8c2540477a033f7 Skredder started the topic Taken - June 2nd in the forum https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/taken-june-2nd/ Wed, 30 May 2018 13:11:33 -0400 I’ve got a short story I’m working on that I want finished by June 2nd, in other words by the end of the week. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 44d5e3c2ef7db1cc5d859d76aee813c6 Skredder replied to the topic Write Bio - May 5th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/write-bio-may-5th/#post-36717 Tue, 29 May 2018 16:56:31 -0400 @scribbles Perfect! Sounds great!

]]> 0 4cef062570fb6539414a25c88c299256 Skredder replied to the topic Write Bio - May 5th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/write-bio-may-5th/#post-36695 Tue, 29 May 2018 15:20:23 -0400 @scribbles How’s all your writing coming? What’s the new deadline?

]]> 0 33384bdeb2cc845bb7138dae3e63d70c Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 4 - Switching Lists in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-4-switching-lists/page/2/#post-36405 Sun, 27 May 2018 22:15:48 -0400 @happyholly_c Sorry this took so long. And sorry that it is so long, but I had fun writing it.

 

Ow! Why does everyone have to step on my toes?

The little kid continued past me, seemingly unaware of the pain he had caused my foot. His little hand waved in the air with a too big foam finger on it as he ran up to a little girl a few years…[Read more]

]]> 0 db5b809c1849219545968112e47b5123 Skredder replied to the topic G. A. Henty in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/g-a-henty/#post-35673 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:07:56 -0400 @happyholly_c I’m afraid not. Technically though, my mom read the book outloud. That might, maybe, perhaps could count as audio? ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 0d5f6d5627d4c4e685cbe8af3cc07a39 Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 4 - Switching Lists in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-4-switching-lists/#post-35548 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:28:53 -0400 @happyholly_c Sure! ๐Ÿ™‚ My list is in the week 3 post.

]]> 0 12931edb54b1d089bb651c67855c4633 Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 4 - Switching Lists in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-4-switching-lists/#post-35411 Mon, 21 May 2018 15:04:28 -0400 Who would like to pair with me? ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 8a8957f018c64a9c980f481ec46b9cba Skredder replied to the topic The Candy Cane Killer-August 5 in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-candy-cane-killer-august-5/#post-35051 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:01:27 -0400 @kayla-joy Okay. Good luck!

]]> 0 2ff8c7427a282a2ba03abae77208ed68 Skredder replied to the topic Strong Female Character in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/strong-female-character/#post-34970 Tue, 15 May 2018 21:33:52 -0400 @theresa-play I once had a MC that was a great fighter with just about any weapon (she was taught specifically to do this) doesn’t wear dresses, and rides griffons. She becomes essentially the bodyguard of a girl her age and they don’t get along at all. The second girl is a jerk, but when she stops being a jerk they become great friends and my MC…[Read more]

]]> 0 e5da7f6be42181bbeaf11e2fd99aa279 Skredder replied to the topic The Candy Cane Killer-August 5 in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-candy-cane-killer-august-5/#post-34964 Tue, 15 May 2018 20:57:35 -0400 @kayla-joy How’s your progress comin’?

]]> 0 7d3da0c4bf5e95504331642a4d9df17c Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 3 - The Unique but Specific in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-3-the-unique-but-unexpected/#post-34950 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:48:18 -0400 I saw last week’s but my schedule said “Nope!” So, here I am this week and ready to write!

1. Rubber sole marks on an otherwise clean wood laminate floor

2. Round tables with alternating black and white tablecloths ringing the room

3. Pale floral centerpieces in the center of each table

4. A ribbon archway attached to two hip-height plastic…[Read more]

]]> 0 a3eeb38564ebc02281103901456d1762 Skredder replied to the topic G. A. Henty in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/g-a-henty/#post-34424 Fri, 11 May 2018 13:48:18 -0400 @happyholly_c I’ve read one of his books, Cat of Bubastes. It was a good story and really interesting characters. It felt a little difficult to read with long sentences.

]]> 0 c6d189235cc1bf6f5e922b06091192f7 Skredder replied to the topic Write Bio - May 5th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/write-bio-may-5th/#post-33952 Tue, 08 May 2018 02:50:20 -0400 @scribbles Good! You’re making progress. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 a6675b4167515267bdefabc38b3e2efa Skredder replied to the topic Rillumen Colors & Related Randomness in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/rillumen-colors-related-randomness/#post-33848 Mon, 07 May 2018 17:58:22 -0400 There is light in the name so I think it absolutely has to be a reflective gold or silver. Since there is also water or a stream or a trickle in the name, then a blue should also be included.

These are great ideas, guys! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 1ab7b4f952a1c362a947b5100c6f0611 Skredder replied to the topic Clouded Fury - May 6th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/clouded-fury-may-6th/#post-33846 Mon, 07 May 2018 17:55:33 -0400 So, uh…that bombed a little. I have about 56,000 words, but I’m still about 20,000 words behind. My semester starts today, so that means it’s gonna take even longer to finish this. Oh well. At least I’m in the really cool part now. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 e59ce28c919e13b104cbc7b0037335ff Skredder replied to the topic The Candy Cane Killer-August 5 in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/the-candy-cane-killer-august-5/#post-33845 Mon, 07 May 2018 17:53:48 -0400 @kayla-joy How’s it going so far?

]]> 0 6fb720f06993a3a137087e65e6abb004 Skredder replied to the topic Write Bio - May 5th in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/write-bio-may-5th/#post-33843 Mon, 07 May 2018 17:52:38 -0400 @scribbles Ahoy there! Um…have you started yet?

]]> 0 184c3cf3c9036693629e0c6e10f2b406 Skredder replied to the topic A Declaration of War in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/a-declaration-of-war/page/5/#post-33735 Sun, 06 May 2018 21:45:52 -0400 I think I have to vote for Story 1. I did enjoy both heartily.

]]> 0 633a3e503619a4239e13d1396e6806a0 Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/page/2/#post-33713 Sun, 06 May 2018 06:25:17 -0400 @filewriter Heyo! Yeah, it is nice to see familiar faces…or, uh, tags. ๐Ÿ™‚

@warrenluther04 Alright, I think I gave you comment only access. If I didn’t let me know and I’ll see what I can do to fix that. I hope you enjoy! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 1270a2e6a3df7d79e6d9bb25e9e7771e Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/page/2/#post-33616 Sat, 05 May 2018 00:16:54 -0400 @jenwriter17 Howdy, howdy! ๐Ÿ˜€

]]> 0 d1a6ec07b422c85aef16021e677e448e Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/page/2/#post-33606 Fri, 04 May 2018 22:19:06 -0400 @ariel-ashira Heyo! *waves*

@warrenluther04 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYu6MZHIeEQ9SCqgQri0yR8UctejiPgciUDanPfUmqo/edit?usp=sharing

There you go. I think that should do it.

]]> 0 87083ed6f38abf5a49b10b889c2578df Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/page/2/#post-33536 Fri, 04 May 2018 04:18:35 -0400 @warrenluther04 Um, so I can’t find your email. I went back to the story I beta-read for you but nothing I did would let me see the email. Would it be okay if I left a link here for you that requires permission and I can grant you access as soon as you request it?

]]> 0 d9ea933ebf4a46f8e3a8a9aedfa15fd1 Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/#post-33396 Thu, 03 May 2018 02:44:45 -0400 @pookiemonster Oh absolutely! At one point one of my characters is six-years-old and my six-year-old sister was the perfect example of the behavior for that age. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 91940fcef211a5f32573416957865cba Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/#post-33364 Thu, 03 May 2018 00:15:30 -0400 @allison-grace They are cute, but unfortunately not my dogs. It’s an old picture I found of two dogs in the Iditarod that I used for a school presentation. It’s been my profile pic for years.

]]> 0 21ab50eded96ffe749a950ddb9b60db3 Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/#post-33360 Thu, 03 May 2018 00:10:01 -0400 @warrenluther04 Do you want the small parts or do you want the whole things (which is still being updated but quite a bit along)?

]]> 0 c7e4239b9fdce9ebc290fa56a9e2525b Skredder replied to the topic Always family and late villains. in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/always-family-and-late-villains/#post-33358 Thu, 03 May 2018 00:05:09 -0400 @warrenluther04 Part of my story.

]]> 0 1a4a4e347a850947c3f85fcffcc6d564 Skredder replied to the topic A Declaration of War in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/a-declaration-of-war/page/2/#post-33279 Wed, 02 May 2018 15:21:55 -0400 I was thinking of a few different ways to describe the actual action of the sun going beneath the horizon. There’s the sun snuggling under the horizon like a person under the sheets. There’s also a new, golden penny sliding into the coin slot in the Earth.

Instead of the sunset as an ending, it could be a beginning for someone who works at night.…[Read more]

]]> 0 eaa8ef60f0c3ee9d75802d2acad6e983 Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/#post-33272 Wed, 02 May 2018 15:04:19 -0400 @mariposa Say Hi to Aberdeen for me! ๐Ÿ˜€

I like drawing people, but have tried to get more into environments. Still can’t draw animals though.

]]> 0 9e1db8aff523511f14e01a8f755f7b62 Skredder replied to the topic A Declaration of War in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/a-declaration-of-war/#post-33190 Wed, 02 May 2018 01:58:09 -0400 @brandon-miller I did write a sunset scene in my book. Is it okay if I post that here for some ideas?

]]> 0 3916ca261bd3f34f081d93d58a606252 Skredder replied to the topic Always family and late villains. in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/always-family-and-late-villains/#post-33189 Wed, 02 May 2018 01:55:36 -0400 @warrenluther04 Thanks! I’m still not sure how I got started with that in my stories. I don’t recall reading that, so I’m curious where it came from.

]]> 0 7cdbb0d98831eff2376b6456891691f1 Skredder replied to the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/#post-33187 Wed, 02 May 2018 01:54:05 -0400 @sam-kowal Heyo! It’s good to see you! And thanks! The title came from a night time discussion with my siblings while washing dishes.

@warrenluther04 Heyo! *waves* Um, I don’t know if you alpha or beta read the story, but I want to say that you at least read a short story about the book. You can alpha read the story now. *hint, hint* If you want…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea55b57bada9effe55bbcd101f10e1a7 Skredder started the topic Well, I'm late in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/well-im-late/ Tue, 01 May 2018 17:19:51 -0400 Hey, everyone!

So, yeah, I’ve been kinda here and not here at the same time. You may or may not have seen me poke my introverted self in a few times.

Currently I’m writing the first book in my duology, Clouded Fury. There are about four or five other stories that I’ve got planned along with a few short stories. I also enjoy drawing (which I…[Read more]

]]> 0 2bd65c4c04d086148df461cf49b1070a Skredder replied to the topic Crazy Writers, Artists, and Dragons in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/crazy-writers-artists-and-dragons/#post-33041 Tue, 01 May 2018 17:10:58 -0400 You know you’re an artist when you stare at people awkwardly just to see how the light hits their face.

You know you’re a writer when you can tell someone the entire plot of a movie you’ve never seen.

]]> 0 d577edcd535725be661a55ed359ff7bb Skredder replied to the topic Welcome to Rillumen! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-rillumen/page/8/#post-33040 Tue, 01 May 2018 17:04:42 -0400 @scribbles *waves* Hello, Fellow Texan!! ๐Ÿ˜€

]]> 0 ed051a0c96ddc7c2a3471d36268ab416 Skredder replied to the topic Always family and late villains. in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/always-family-and-late-villains/#post-33039 Tue, 01 May 2018 16:57:04 -0400 @morreafirebird Thank you! I will definitely keep that in mind! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 d39ebe7ec9ba94815743002e9d586688 Skredder replied to the topic Always family and late villains. in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/always-family-and-late-villains/#post-32969 Tue, 01 May 2018 03:26:38 -0400 @morreafirebird Thank you! With the family thing, it isn’t always the same. Sometimes it’s more of a sibling bond, other times it’s more of a parental bond, and other times it’s a mix of both.

With the bad guy, I do introduce an antagonistic situation at definitely the 25% mark, but there are other antagonistic situations throughout the story.…[Read more]

]]> 0 c8bd8787291df6757a316de575ed5702 Skredder posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/activity/p/2839/#acomment-2841 Tue, 01 May 2018 01:26:17 -0400 Heyo! I noticed you were back from your hiatus. How was that?

In reply to - WarrenLuther04 posted an update @skredder Hi Skredder! Nice to see you! ๐Ÿ˜€ ]]> fcbf5bdef6608eff40e5160faa93a606 Skredder started the topic Always family and late villains. in the forum Plotting https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/always-family-and-late-villains/ Tue, 01 May 2018 01:25:39 -0400 Okay, so first off I’ve noticed that just about every single one of my stories has some sort of family element to it. My short stories and my numerous WIP novels, everyone of them has…I don’t want to say theme because they have their own theme but there is a lot of family in there. Now, I’m not talking just about birth family, although that is…[Read more]

]]> 0 d862341cad8f881e8c2563f0d8f713ee Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 1 - Description in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-1-description/page/2/#post-32900 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 22:59:01 -0400 @missfaeriekaiti I really like how you set the cozy feeling of the cafe. And mentioning the abandoned cups and plates added a really empty feel to it, as did the clatter of dishes out of sight. I really like how you used all of those elements together to help me see the scene.

]]> 0 742d2c17edd5372ee3abeade720770c4 Skredder replied to the topic Exposition in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/exposition/#post-32882 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:11:38 -0400 @missfaeriekaiti Yep, I’m the Taylor that commented. ๐Ÿ™‚

I was thinking a nickname of sort could just be Sars. Maybe it could slip out of a characters mouth during a moment because that’s what they always call him in their head.

]]> 0 300e52bcbe373445e53e56584c379370 Skredder replied to the topic 2018 Week 1 - Description in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/forums/topic/2018-week-1-description/#post-32864 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:28:00 -0400 It was opening day. The hubbub of the waiting crowd outside died down once he stepped through the doors into the cafรฉ. The smell of fresh coffee brewing wafted through the cafe. The wood of the table was soft and smooth under his fingers as he brushed against them on the way to the back. It looked like Janet had already written the specials of…[Read more]

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