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| Ink Flows Into Power |
Author has written 15 stories for Fantasy, Family, Life, General, Young Adult, Haiku, and Friendship. A Little Bit about me (Well, actually rather a lot): Hello there, Ink Flows Into Power, pleased to meet you. I tend to go by the shorter term of Inky (waaay too appropriate for a writer). I am a sixteen year old boy in my last year of Secondary School (High school in non-Scottish places?). I hope to go on and become a teacher of English and/or History, but also do writing on the side. I have already attained the grades I need to go to a University and study teaching, but I have decided to take a laid back year to pursue my love of writing and complete a novel (ambitious I know). For those of you who enjoy reading fanficitons, I have a profile on that site. For now, I only have a single story up there (a Dynasty Warriors one) but I will be branching out later I am a massive reader and I particularly enjoy epic fantasies (Tolkein and the like). I also have an interest in some sci-fis if they are interesting and unique. I have recently been reading some historical fictions and I have come to enjoy them as well, but only if they feature a historical figure I find interesting. My stories will mostly be epic fantasies as I enjoy writing them the most, but there is a high chance that the odd sci-fi or historical fiction may creep in when I develop writer's block (GRRRRR!!! HATE WRITER'S BLOCK!!!!)I am not just a novel reader, I enjoy reading poetry (if I feel it is good enough) and short stories (if they show flair and characterisation). My own personal attempts at poetry are to be found here as well, though I am a realist - I know that I am not much of a poet, more a fantasy novelist. My current labor of love is "Resilience: Blood and Fortitude". I am hoping to bring the worlds of old fantasy and new fantasy together by having the fast-paced action of modern fantasy and the greater characterization of older works. In this, my inspiration was David Eddings who was somewhat caught between the old and new, and his works are remarkable because of that. I write poetry wen the inspiration strikes, which is not that often. I have been told, however, that the poetry I do write is good (though that is by friends so it may be just a little biased). I am more than happy to read any stories from the above categories, so if you need a reviewer and you write epic fantasies, sci-fis or historical fictions (like one about Hannibal Barca) I would be overjoyed to read and review it for you. WARNING: I will be critical, but I won't flame you. I try to make a mix of good and bad points to create a more rounded review that both encourages you to keep writing and shows you where you can improve. My favorite authors (and poets) include: David Eddings, who made a world that rivalled our own; J.R.R Tolkein who inspired me to take up my pen and whose literary works still move and enchant me today; Peter V Brett, who made the first book that made me cry (don't you dare laugh...it was sad); Wilfred Owen, neither words nor tears could do "Dulce et Decorum est" credit; Anne Sexton, I have read only one of your poems ("Courage") but it made me determined to try more; C.S Lewis, my first fantasy novels, and still among the best; and Conn Iggulden, who ever knew you could feel pity for, and grow to like, Genghis Khan? I have recently created a high/epic fantasy community and corresponding forum for those who like that genre. It is the genre in which you create a brand new world (such as Narnia and Middle-Earth) and is my favorite kind of fantasy. Check it out if that interests you at all as a reader or writer. Elsewhere on the Web: You can find me on Quotev: http://www.quotev.com/26515305 I have a DeviantArt page: http://darrom.deviantart.com/ (you may need to copy and paste the links) On the Quotev profile, I will be writing a journal of any thing to do with my story. It may be a good way to find out why one update or another is late. DeviantArt is the place to go if you want to see more of the world Resilience: Blood and Fortitude is set in. The map of the world is already up there. It is also where to go if you think that you can help me make a cover image for any of my stories or poems. Finally, if you have any artwork connected to any of my writing at all, I'd love to see it. If I like it, I will certainly give you a shout-out! | |||||||
1. Insomnia of Thoughts reviewsI am unsure where this came from and I am even unsure as to exactly what it is describing. I suppose it's just my thoughts on myself. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this!Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 287 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-4-13 - Complete2. Word of Trust reviewsMy feelings on trust and what happens when trust is broken. Written to cope with the feelings of anger and naiveté I felt after a "friend" broke my trust. I hope that you like it.Poetry: Friendship - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 138 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-4-133. Smoke and Lies reviewsMy first ever haiku, I feel that it captures my feelings on lies and their nature rather well. Please stop and review me, but be patient - it's my first haiku after all! [the huge word count is due to an author's note]Poetry: Haiku - Rated: K - English - Angst/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 167 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-4-13 - Complete4. Resilience: Blood and Fortitude » reviewsThrust from a peaceful life in the country, Darrom finds himself in an army with one sole intent - the protection of the Kingdom. Led by the fearsome General Markaresh, the Rakeen hordes ravage all who oppose them, including Darrom. The only force capable of halting the advance of the dreaded foe is General Charles Deneé, head of the army and peerless strategist. Can they win?Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 14 - Words: 36,921 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 3-17-13 - Published: 1-15-125. Little Lamb reviewsIf you can understand this poem, we're kindred spirits.Poetry: General - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 352 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-9-13 - Complete6. What Holds me Back reviewsMy flaws, plain and simple. Can anyone help me through them? I fear not. Image courtesy of " LadyInBlack" on DeviantArt.Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 410 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-9-13 - Complete7. Twins: Shattering a Bond reviewsTwo brothers must fight one another to the death in an arena, but can they really muster up the courage to kill each other? Can they really kill the only other person who they can depend on? (This story was shortlisted in a worldwide short story competition)Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: K - English - Fantasy/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 642 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-13 - Complete8. Twins:Identically Different reviewsA short story involving two brothers. One of which is autistic, and one of which who is not. We must not forget the bully Alexander who forces the non-autistic brother to make a choice...and not necessarily a good one.Fiction: Young Adult - Rated: K - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 814 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-13 - Complete9. The Ones Who StareThey are out there, those petty people who will do nothing but stare at you for being unique. This is what you do. Just my thoughts on how to deal with the starers.Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 313 - Published: 1-21-13 - Complete10. Is It Growing Up? reviewsA poem designed to deal with a range of emotions I have felt recently. For example, I felt that I was being stifled, but at the same time I was reluctant to let go of the very things that were constraining me. I hope you enjoy it!Poetry: Family - Rated: K - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 252 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-22-12 - Complete11. The Autism Series: Different reviewsA poem that attempts to deal with the feeling that I had not done enough to aid my autism...even as the conscious part of me knew I had done more than most.Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 351 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-14-1212. The Autism Series: Treated Like a Child reviewsA poem I wrote when I was treated as less than a non-autistic person by somebody very close to me and how much it made me angry and sad. I hope that you enjoy this poem and take away the serious message behind it! ThanksPoetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 254 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-31-1213. Autism Series 2: This Thing About Hugs reviewsThis poem concerns how many autistic people tend to have qualms about physical contact: particularly hugs. Please take a little time to read this and I feel sure that you will walk away with a fresh understanding...and my thanks!Poetry: General - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 432 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-6-1214. Autism Series 1: Time You Try reviewsI am autistic and I am tired of trying to change just to make others happy. I wrote this poem in order to try to grasp my feelings of betrayal that come from the lack of understanding of my friends and particularly my family. Enjoy, but try to take the important message away.Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 463 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 9-28-1215. Memories of Love reviewsJust a poem devoted to my memories of my Grandmother and how alike we were. This is not your average bereavement poem - though I refer to the funeral, it is mostly a tribute to the lady who inspired me to write. Though I have said it is complete, I am willing to edit it to make it better so feel free to put suggestions in the reviews. Though it says it is over 1000 words, its not.Poetry: Family - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,308 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-26-12 - Complete
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