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Author has written 14 stories for General, Fantasy, Friendship, Life, War, Fable, Nature, General, and Essay. I suppose this is the part where I'm supposed to say a bit about myself, so here goes. I'm 20, living in Texas and attending college. My house is in the middle of nowhere, but that's the way I like it. I get paid to terrorize children. In the school district I work for, you only have to have a High School diploma to substitute teach, so that's my job. I find that it's much more enjoyable than other jobs I could have and it pays pretty well. In my spare time, I read any book that catches my eye or that someone has recommended highly. My favorite genre is fantasy, though I'll read just about anything. I also like to draw (manga style and otherwise), and write. Currently I'm working on Grandmother's Fables, an idea I had and started on a few years ago, but only recently have been posting. Honest critiques are highly welcome as it is probably my most serious work to date. I apologize ahead of time for not updating in regular intervals; I'm trying to make sure it is the best it can be before I post each piece. Of course there will be edits at a later date, but I will try to put out the best possible each time I write. I owe it to those who will spend the time to read my work, and to myself. (Oh, and on a side-note to those who have read it: I'm debating on whether or not to put the fable in Ch. 2 in front of the introduction I currently have in Ch. 1. If any of you have an opinion on the matter, your input would be appreciated.) I mentioned that my favorite genre was fantasy. You may find it odd then that there aren't really any fantasy stories here. The reason? While I love fantasy, and have a whole world-- SEVERAL worlds-- formed and forming in my head, constructing original plots and characters is difficult work. It takes time, effort, dedication, and an absolute conviction that you know where you're going and how to get there. Until I have all of those, and I'm happy with the way I convey it (writing style, hehe) I'll not subject you to it. If you would like to meet the characters that live in my head, however, visit them in "The Melting Pot Tavern" in the fantasy forums. I've set it as my home page. | |||||||||||||
1. Grandmother's Fables » reviewsEach storyteller, when they inherit the staff, carves their own story into it for coming generations to see. One day I will inherit that staff, and in my spare thoughts, I wonder how my story will read.Fable - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 2,225 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 12-14-07 - Published: 7-19-072. One Bad Day reviewsA narrative depicting one of my experiences as a substitute teacher, and what I learned from it.Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 829 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-4-07 - Published: 10-4-073. Shorts » reviewsA depository for all my short experimental writings, snatches of prose handed down to me by my muse. Includes work in mood, atmosphere, and just generally odd ideas I've played with. Enjoy.General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 5 - Words: 1,243 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-17-07 - Published: 7-6-074. The Reluctant Bride reviewsA man once fell in love with a beautiful girl... What does a woman really want? Originally going to be included in a novel of sorts, but I liked it enough to post it on its own. Enjoy.Fable - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 429 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 11-1-06 - Published: 11-1-065. I Picked Up a Pebble reviewsWritten when I was in a bit of a whimsical mood, though it's not exactly a humorous peice. Where do little beach pebbles come from? Why don't we ask them?Complete - Nature - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 123 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 11-1-06 - Published: 11-1-066. The Ostrich and the Little Sparrow reviewsOriginally the opening of a novel I was writing. I never finished the novel, but I thought I'd put this up here. (WARNING: Sad ending. Don't shoot me.)Fable - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 316 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 10-11-06 - Published: 10-11-067. They Left their Homes reviewsA poem about the men who go to war, and those they leave behind.War - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 134 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-11-06 - Published: 10-11-068. A Single Raindrop reviewsWhat happens when you let opportunities pass you by? A short piece.Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 37 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 5-1-04 - Published: 5-1-049. Drowning reviewsWhat would you do if a friend was drowning?Friendship - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 96 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 5-1-04 - Published: 5-1-0410. Way Past Forever, Beyond the Rainbow reviewsDid you ever wish you could find a whimsical land of your own, far from life's doldrums? Written in a moment of silliness. I hope you like it.Fantasy - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 104 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 10-18-03 - Published: 10-18-0311. A Gloom in the Darkness reviewsKind of dark I admit, but very good for a short read and reviewComplete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 50 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 4-25-02 - Published: 4-25-0212. The Ballad of Lorelia Highwater reviewsLorelia Highwater the notsofamous ranger decides to slay a dragon, just for fun.Fantasy - Fiction Rated: K - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 193 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-8-02 - Published: 1-8-0213. A Writer's WORST Nightmare reviewsWhat's the worst thing that could happen to a writer? besides writer's blockComplete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 96 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 12-11-01 - Published: 12-11-01
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