.: Alias :.

Hi, I'm MissAvariss.

On FanFiction.net (the sister site of FictionPress.com), it's xOctaviax.

If you want, you can check out my stuff there, too.

.: Age :.

Centuries old. Not.

Like I'd tell you my actual age online. Seriously.

You can guess, but I'll never tell.

.: About Moi :.

Call me Octavia, Miss, Avariss, whatever.

I live in the land of Nowhere, in the country of Fantastica which is plainly situated on the edge of Time and Space, in between the third and fourth dimension.

I have a weird fear of stickers.

My dream is to be a pianist and go play at Carnegie Hall.

A bunch of people at my school most likely think I should be institutionalized because I am "weird" and "crazy".

Normalcy is redundant.

That's all for now.

.: Whatcha Listening To? :.

"Hide And Seek" + "Embers of Love" - Imogen Heap

"Hook Me Up" + "Everything I'm Not" - The Veronicas

"Misery Business" - Paramore

"What You Waiting For?" - Gwen Stefani

Anything Vanessa Carlton

"Islamey, Orientale Fantasy" - Composed by Balakirev - Performed by Cziffra

The Entire Nutcracker Suite - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

.: Genres I Write/Read :.

For writing, practically anything but romance. Although romantic tension may occur in my stories, this is usually unintentional, or later used for hilarious effect.

I do like the occasional romance book, if handled well. I love Sarah Dessen.

I like absurdist/surreal humor, situations, and satires. I also like a good techno-thriller (e.g. Michael Crichton), or xenofiction (Watership Down, etc.).

.: Favorite Novel Of All Time :.

Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire Cat is amazing. :3

.: Other Favorite Books :.

Life of Pi

Jurassic Park

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Watership Down

The Plague Dogs

.: My Quest :.

I'd love to get a novel done before I head off to high school... but that may be impossible.

So, I'll just focus on getting my writing better and better, and giving people stories that they enjoy reading, instead of total trash without any grammar/punctuation whatsoever.

Of course, that 'trash' can go either way. Just think of Faulkner. xD.

.: Specialization :.

I specialize in satires, humor, and new twists on old stories (like a modern version of Shakespeare/any myth). My writings usually are rather dark or deal with dark themes.

.: To All Reviewers :.

Thank you so much.

I honestly don't know how I'd get any better without you.

I appreciate all sorts of reviews, and I will happily embrace your constructive criticism. I want to become a better writer, and you are helping me on my way.

Thank you.