About me: Hi! My pen name is Mercyette (I used to be GreatAmericanAuthor), but my real name Brittany. I guess I've been writing pretty much my whole life, but I just recently started posting on the internet. I guess I'll tell you a little about myself. I love to write, obviously, but I also LOVE to draw anime-though I'm not very good at it.
My Interests: In my spare time I read. I try to read the Bible at least 30 minutes per day. I'm pretty bad about skipping around in the books, though. Right now I'm just about finished with Deutoronomy, and I plan on going on into Joshua. I also love Janette Oke's books. Long Live Love Comes Softly! The movies are amazing, too, just don't go see them in the theater, unless you want to be surrounded by old biddies...my friend, C.F. Anne and I learned that that hard way, lol. I also am in love with Karen Kingsbury's books. I hear she has a new one out...Hmmm, I'll have to convince my parents to get it for me for Christmas. I read Francine Rivers (Favorite is The Last Sin Eater), DeeAnne Gist (The Measure of a Lady), Sarah Dessen (Someone Like You) Brian Jacques (Redwall Series), Diana Wynn Jones (Chrestomanci chronicles), Fannie Flagg (Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe), Mitch Albom (The Five People You Meet in Heaven), The Secret Life of Bees, Little Women, Harry Potter, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Jennifer Scales series, and so on and so forth. There's too many to name! My favorite anime is by far Fruits Basket. It makes me kinda sad, though, because Ayame gives all of us snakes a bad name...LOL.
When I'm not reading or writing: Since I'm 18, I'm almost ashamed to say that I still play the Nancy Drew mystery games. (I'm saving up for the new Crystal Skull game! Rock on!) I'm thinking about calling the company that makes them and accusing them of false advertisment. No 10 year old could possibly play those games and beat it without seeking out the help of a friend or the internet! At my age, I still have to go on HerInteractive at least once per game. Except The Scarlet Hand...I had to go on HerInteractive at least 3 million times for that one...When I'm not playing Nancy Drew, I'm typically trying to finish school work, singing in my church choir, baby-sitting, and horseback riding.
R&R Policiy: I like to pay it foreward. When people read and review for me, I typically do the same for them (if they have stories, and if they don't I usually send them a thank-you reply). It may take me a while to read everything, but I eventually do. I truly believe in the power of communication. If we leave compliments and constructive critisicm, we can all grow as readers and writers.
Reviewer Appreciaction: I've recently decided that I needed a better way in which to thank all of my faithful reviewers, other than shoving them into my chapters. I've got a website up and running, where I've left a little special message for all my reviewers/editors/betas. I couldn't do it without you all! If you've reviewed click/copy and paste this link: http://www.freewebs.com/writer_of_faith/
Music: I have to say that I'm a country gal. I love Little Big Town, Sugarland, Kenny Chesney, and many others. I enjoy listening to soundtracks (especially Disney) and all sorts of Christian bands. I do listen to the occasional pop/rap/rock song. I love Journey and Fort Minor...
Writing Style/Generes: I typically write Christian fiction mingled with romance. I like writing about real-life issues that readers (especailly me) can relate to. I like to create believable characters as well. Sometimes the perfect hero/flawless chracter can just get plain boring. That's why I pride myself in my "true to life" characters. I'm glad my characters live only in my mind, however. If I were to meet them in a deserted alley one day...I wouldn't be updating my stories anytime soon, if you catch my drift. I write the occasional historical (typically mingled with Christian themes) and fantasy as well. I'd like to try a mystery at some point, too. Hmmm, I'll have to ponder a plot for that one...
Works in Progress: 1.) Leaning Towards Love - Christian Fiction/Romance. I'm currently on the 12th chapter. Posted on this site.
2.) A Small Mustard Seed - Christian Fiction. Working on the 2nd chapter. Was inspired by the Fisher House for injured soldiers and thier families. Posted on this site.
3.) If Only - Historical/Christian Fiction. I had to re-write what I had written before. I had origionally set the time when Elanore (Ellie) was a child, but I decided to let her grow up some in the revision. Currently working on the 3rd chapter. Posted on this site.
4.) Now and for Always - Christian Fiction. Its a story of reconciliation of a mother and her children. It's kind of come to a halt right now, but I hope to get the first chapter up soon, since I've seen some interst in it from readers here.
5.) Faerlyte (Working Title) - Fantasy. Again, this is a story that I had to revise. I had written out on paper a generous amount of it, but didn't like where it was going. So now I have to re-write. Anyway, I've recently posted the first chapter...and I'll eventually get to the second...
6.) A Message From Mattie - Christian Fiction. Yet to be posted on FictionPress. I'm still working on the first chapter. Its about a woman, Meredith, who's a nurse raising a family of four. Her husband later seeks a divorce, so she's forced to raise the family on her own. Her faith as a whole struggles, until she meets a young boy named Mattie, who's been diagnosed with Leukemia, yet still has a love of both life and God. Hopefully the first chapter will be posted soon...
7.) A Message from Delilah - Christian Fiction. This is the prequel to A Message from Mattie. It explaines about how Meredith found her love for nursing and how she came to know our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Starts off with Meredith getting her first job at a nursing home. She meets a special friend, Delilah, finds her faith, comes to terms with the death of her mother, learns to forgive her father and love her step mother.
8.) A Brother's Love - Christian Fiction. Yet to be posted. I'm still working on the first chapter. It's about a wife and mother named Katie. The family of four is having financial strains, and Katie suspects that her husband, Andrew, is cheating on her when he goes on his extensive business trips. Katie is driven back home due to the death of her mother. She is forced to take in her Autistic brother, who can't live on his own, despite her financial troubles and depression induced by past secrets. Will her brother prove to be a burden or a blessing? This story is still in the "Planning Process". I have to make sure I have everything right before I start to write. Hopefully it'll be up soon.
9.) Out of the Fire - Christian Fiction. A book written in conjunction with C.F. Anne. I have the first two chapters written, and I suppose I can go ahead and post it...
10.) Allied Supreme Powers (Working Title) - Fantasy/Mystery. I'm in the process of writing the first chapter of this new fantasy. Will be posted soon...
Update: I have successfully finished my first year of NaNoWriMo, and am now, hopefully, participating in NaNoFiMo (National Novel Finishing Month). Hopefully the chapters will continue to come quickly. If not, just drop me a PM and nag me until I update! Hope you've enjoyed learning a little about me. Good luck with your writing and God bless!
Update: I am now a member of Reviewers-Found: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/reviewers-found
Update: The Review Game is always fun to play to get additional feedback and to read other popular stories/poems. http://www.fictionpress.com/ft/564999/1867/1/
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