I'm now 20 years old, but I've been writing since I was 12. A majority of my stories were started or at least thought of when I was that age. It's my job now to take those ideas and mature them a little. I went to university for a while, but had to drop out when I couldn't afford it. I do plan on going back though. My major is/was pharmacy, but it should have been theatre, writing, literature, english, dance, or something along those lines. :) Writing is one of my favorite passions among, reading, dancing, acting, loving, and just recently music. They just don't pay the bills as well.
It takes me forever to update anything. I've actually written a lot lately and just haven't posted anything. Hopefully I can get around to it eventually. I'm going to try to post at least one chapter for every story I have an idea for. (which is a lot!) Mainly because I find that I don't get many reviews anymore so this is mainly just to test the waters of sorts. If a story does start getting a lot of reviews (about 5 per chapter) I'll update that one more frequently until it starts losing popularity or something else starts to beat it out. Other than that, I plan on getting a chapter of each story out. SO we'll see what happens. I hope to finish something someday. Hopefully this summer?
My stories:
Arabian Daze: I totally came up with this story when I was babysitting when I was about 13 I think. That's why the characters are so young. However, they do age 2 years within the first few chapters. The story starts with a murder, an escape, and finding new friends. I have it completely planned out of course, so hopefully I'll be able to finish it one day. :)
The Table: It's set in the 8th grade, but that's when I started writing it so it felt right. I plan on making this story turn into an actual series eventually. And then maybe even another series that relates to it. Why not, right? Right now it's told in Mary Anne's point of view. She explains who everyone is and their plan to find the perfect match for each other. The first chapter might seem a bit boring, but stay with it cause the chapters after it are full of action! I realize that the writing seems a bit naive and even hollow at times, but I do plan to go back and rewrite most of it when I finish the story completely. (Which could be a while from now, but still) Future chapters should get better and better quality wise. And hopefully longer too. I'll probably end up putting all the parts together to form one chapter like it's suppose to be. So be on the look out for that.
Dishes of Fortune: I started this story on livejournal but decided to move it here because I kept getting confused with details and then... well I start having more plans and such for the story. It's set in a fantasy kingdom. The youngest princess summons a handmaiden to spy and get information for her. The handmaiden (Desferi) has to spy on the prince, but spying leads to an attraction from both parties. How far can Desferi follow orders before love makes her start breaking rules against all reason?
Adventures from Leisure Island: Anastasia Marie Dubious (Anna as everyone calls her) has a past that keeps her from excelling in her dreams of becoming a dancer. Will she have what it takes? Or will her past come to haunt her? This story is based on a world created by one of my dear friends. SO far I've written a bit of an intro, but it's like one of the stories a storyteller would tell (a story within a story within a story) and I've begun to tell Anna's story from when she first ran away from home and she met a mermaird. THe next chapter will be the mermaid's story.
Lydia: One of my early stories. I have the whole story planned out on paper, it's just a matter of writing the chapters and updating. However, I do get more reviews for this story than my others, so more than likely I will update this story more often. Lydia is a princess who runs away to escape being married to a jerk of a prince. A squire named Caleb with a mysterious past helps her daringly escape. Future chapters will tell of adventures once Lydia escapes. Not your typical fairy tale/fantasy. Chapters are fairly short and easy to read. One of my favorites to write.
The Moon's Lily: Very fantasy like. Lily, the main character, is a princess both of the Lily Kingdom and the Moon Kingdom. A man from the Moon Kingdom, Chet, convinces her to choose the moon as her domain. Apparantly her father was killed by the "dark of the moon" Lily thought ruling her father's kingdom would be easy. Far from it. I started this story a long time ago, and my writing is as...magical as it was back then, but I just can't let this story die out. I actually have the plot and storyline completely planned, so hopefully updates will be frequent.
The Secret: My very first attempt of a science fiction story. Very fun though. I planned it completely out and it might just be my longest story yet. It's set in a computer based world. There is a secret that will save the world. Everyone is after it, even the Central Computer that runs the world. Katelin, a girl of 13 has it, and together with the son of the Chip People's leader (the Central Computer's army) are searching for the Rebel Camp of Neptune with just one clue. A necklace. Also, the secret is starting to live through Katelin since she's not able to speak it to anyone.
Love as if You've Never Been Hurt: I can't remember my inspiration for this story, but I rather like what I have planned for it. Tammy is a 15 year old girl who is running from her past. She gets taken in by this strange lady to live in this strange house that is also the home of other teenagers and kids who like her, have a troubled past. Within the house, Tammy has to learn that the past never disappears, but sometimes you just have to learn to love as if you've never been hurt.
Jealous Love: Jealous will drive you mad! This tells the story of high school teenagers who face jealousy head on and try to continue loving with the raging jealousy deep inside them. Will love prevail with jealousy so closely encountered? Only time will tell of course!
Honor: Started when I was just a little over 13 to help me cope with my past. I'm trying to help that little girl inside me finish her release. It's an autobiography that I plan to keep writing until I get to current time. Hopefully, by then, I'll be able to publish it. The best way I can describe it is actually from a quote from the prologue: "Everyone has a story. One might ask why mine is so important. It probably isn't. But it's most definitely interesting. And maybe, just perhaps, there are some lessons to be learned from one girl's struggle with life." There will be some dark moments, and so extremely happy moments. I'll have to look back at tons of pictures/emails to try to remember everything that happened and certain events and timelines, but hopefully I can make this work.
Competing Blood: I started this in April of 2004 and started writing it in November of that same year. I've finally finished the first chapter and a complete plot/chapter outline. It was actually goign to be a comedic tragedy play but ended up a dramatic tragedy novel. ALthough, I do want to write the play once the novel is finished since I think it's a hilarious and amusing idea that many would be entertained by. This is my premiere story that has vampires in it. so enjoy and don't expect a handsome Edward. ;)
What Lasts Forever: Ok, this story might cause tears. Seriously, the more I write the more guilty I feel for what the characters are going to go through! But it all has a purpose. This story is inspired by a dream about my past, so yeah. That's probably why I'm so emotional about it! I'm curious to see which character the readers find to be bad. ANd which characters they pity. It's one of those complex stories that different opinions can sprout up everywhere. Which is why I love it! It's basically the story about two best friends who were torn apart by one of their's hard life. Once they're reunited, they have to face the trials of a hard life past plus the jealousy of teenagers. Several warnings!! This story is mature. There are several sensitive topics/issues so just know I'm warnign you all now!
Dancing With Fate: This is a series that is going to have 4 books in it. The first book called Fate will have 10 chapters plus the prologue. The prologue is already up. The story revolves around Fate, a handsome charming guy who has powers controlled by his aunts (The Sisters of Fate) that can help people make decisions to change and accept their fates. However, one day he meets a girl, Faith, who he instantly falls for. She doesn't fall for his powers though. And as they grow in their relationships, both try to change each other's fate. But is Love really a stronger power?
I enjoy entertainment. Movies, musics, plays, all appeal to me. I'd love to read anything the slightest entertaining, so please, if you have any recommendations let me know. :) (including your own work of course)
4/9/07 Right, so I'm updating from now on based on reviews. Whatever stories have more reviews per chapter will be updated first. However, that only accounts for stories who have 5 reviews per chapter. After that, I'll update based on whatever story hasn't been updated last. So if you have a favorite story, get people to review so I'll update it next! I updated Lydia since it had 16 reviews for 3 chapters. Yay! It was an exciting adventurous chapter of escaping so it's a fun read. I'll be updating The Moon's Lily next. After I update a fanfiction...after I do my chemistry lab report...and finish all my laundry...eep!
4/15/07 Luckily I was finally able to figure out how to upload on here and fanfic.net. I uploaded two new chapters for two different stories! SO have at it and review please!! I updated Moon's Lily because it had more than 5 reviews for each chapter and then The Secret because it hadn't ben updated in forever. I was able to write plot/storyline outlines for each of these stories too so their updates will be easier hopefully. I'll be trying to update Love as If You've Never Been Hurt next. I'm pretty sure I have this story planned...Can't remember though!
7/1/07 Eep! so it's been 3 months since my last update! I'm so terribly sorry. ;_; But I've been working 3 jobs and the class I was taking was super difficult. On the plus side, I'm now not working as much and I'm taking an easier class. So I'll definitely be updating more frequently! I just updated the 3rd chapter of Love as If You've Never Been Hurt. One of my "real life" fictions instead of fantasy! It's a pretty good read. I have the plot outline written out as well, so it'll be easier to update that one. I'll be updating Jealous Love next! I have this one planned out, so it should be pretty easy to get the next chapter out!
7/2/07 Ha! see! I knew I could be a faithful updater this time! My new class is entertaining, but like I said, not so demanding. I just updated "Jealous Love" which was a pretty interesting chapter. There's a bit of fighting between two guys over my lead girl Cassandra. Things get interesting of course! I probably won't be able to update again until Wednesday or Thurday, but when I do I think it'll be The Table which is planned out so it shouldn't be a difficult update!
7/8/07 Well it couldn't last you know. :P I can't believe how busy I am this summer. Classes, betaing, fanficting, reading Harry Potter, watching Sailor Moon, working 3 jobs, missing my boyfriend, and writing stories. It's taxing on a poor girl. :P Not to mention all that grown up stuff I have to worry about like insurance, bills, and financial aid. (very scary stuff!) So I'm really proud of myself for being able to come out with this chapter of Arabian Daze. I haven't touched this story in so long so it was a bit difficult to write the new chapter. HOpefully it lives up to the demands of the previous and future chapters. I think it will. The Table really will be updated next this time. hehe!
4/14/08 It's been almost a year again. I'm so terrible. I did keep to my promise though and updated The Table. I don't know why it took me so long, I had chapter 3 already written (although I did go back and revise most of it) I'll be posting a new story next after I finish writing a chapter for a fanfiction (Winning Hermione) which I recommend to all! THen after that Ill most likely put up another new story. I'm trying to get them all up.
7/6/08 Well at least I didn't wait a year! I've posted Honor, my autobiography. the prologue isn't that interesting, but I promise, my life gets hectic so hopefully the chapters will get more exciting. ;) I'll be posting another new story next called Competeing Blood which I started 4 years ago! Hopefully I can post it today, but I still have a lot of work to do on it. By the way, Honor is completely planned out up to current time.
7/6/08 No, it hasn't been another year, that isn't a typo! I've actually finished another chapte for another story! I've posted the first chapter of Competing Blood, a story about vampires. The first chapter was mainly already written, and so was Honor, so technically I'm slightly cheating with my updates, but I am finishing all my notes and outlines for these stories, so there is a lot of work involved. I might be able to fit in one more story update tonight or into the early morning. It'll be a brand new story that I don't have any chapters written for, just the idea, called What Lasts Forever which was actually based upon a dream.
7/7/08 Three days in a row! Quick take a picture! ANd this one I actually planned from scratch and then wrote the first chapter from scratch. So I've been working hard today! hehehe. I hope everyone likes it. I'm kind of emotionally attached to it for various reasons. Based upon a dream about my past, by the way! Oh, it's called What Lasts Forever. Please, give it a shot. I promise it'll make you cry several times through the story. I'm working on Dancing with Fate next which I'm kind of excited about since one of my great friends is excited about seeing it. So yay.
7/15/08 Ok so it's really like 2am so technically it's the 16th, but whatever. :P I posted a new story called Dancing With Fate. I think it's going to be brilliant. :) If something doesn't get super popular, I'll be working on Games next. Which is going to be a musical, so fun.
To my fellow writers and performers, good luck in life and may you enjoy what you have to the fullest.
~Monica
P.S. I totally believe in the idea that if you review me, I'll review you!
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