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Author has written 13 stories for General, Life, Fantasy, Supernatural, Young Adult, and Horror. NEWS: The Second Incident, sequel to The Incident is now up. Both stories are NONFICTION. Note that there are some very serious subjects tackled in these stories, including graphic descriptions of self-harm and suicide. Read at your own risk! PLEASE NOTE: Freedom of Sketch is currently in the process of agent review for possible publication. Due to this status, it has been removed to avoid plagiarism. Please note that if it becomes published, it will not be re-posted. All short stories related to Freedom of Sketch have also been deleted for the same reasons. Currently beginning a new fictional YA novel by the title, Splash. The story focuses on family relationships, guilt, and secrets. Readers of X4592: This story is not an example of my best writing. I developed the idea in the seventh grade and am currently in college. I can assure you my writing style has improved 500 percent since its post here on fictionpress. I am not saying that this story is not a worthwhile read (it covers some very deep topics), but I kindly request you approach this story as "pleasure reading material". Thanks! About Me: My name is Rebecca. At the time of this profile update, I am an undergraduate at the University of South Florida, where I am working toward a dual major in Psychology and Studio Art (Drawing). I have plans on entering graduate school for a career in Clinical Psychology and eventually would like to work with adolescents and young adults in either a treatment facility or private practice. My research interests include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, self-injury, anxiety, and eating disorders. Upon reading some of my nonfictional work on this site, you'll understand why. My life as a writer has been unpredictable and challenging, but ultimately rewarding. I primarily write fictional young-adult novels with dark psychological undertones. Some readers have labeled my work as "depressing", although I prefer to call it "raw". I started writing when I was eleven years old as a means of coping with a traumatic event (see: The Incident). My writing style has evolved from being flowery and elaborate to straightforward and lyrical. As I matured in my literature, I really began to tone down my use of excessive violence in my work (Note: Before this "maturing" my posted story X4592 was written, so bear with me). My editing skills have also improved due to experience, which is great because, believe it or not, I have terrible dyslexia. Once in a blue moon I'll write some poetry, though it's not my forte. Authors who are a major influence on my work are Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak, Wintergirls) and Janet Fitch (White Oleander). Currently my goals for my writing career are big: Freedom of Sketch is, as mentioned under "News", being processed for possible publication, and I'm writing Splash in hopes it will be a publishable second novel. I hope to put my writing to good use after several years of schooling have given me the authority to touch on research topics related to mental health. We'll see. For now I'm tackling my excessive fear of driving and the mathematical elements in my "Research Methods in Psych" class. Blechh! My personal life has definitely been less than perfect, and has been the main influence on my writing (I'm sure this is true of most authors). I have grown up a nomadic military brat with no siblings and a small support system of mostly close friends. Sometimes readers ask me "how I know" about the topics I address in my stories, and that's a question that could be answered simply by reading The Incident and its sequel I plan on writing more autobiographical stories of my darkest experiences because people tend to thrive on the stuff, either because they can identify with it or because another's pain can truly help others understand just how lucky they are. Now that things are getting better, I am writing more for the general population, instead of writing for myself. I love to help people and give others hope and if I can achieve that by doing the things I love, then I know why I was put on this earth. Other projects: I'm very much into drawing and photography. Currently I am exploring documentary photography, which is particularly interesting to someone who is majoring in both Psychology and Studio Art. You can view my best work in these fields here: http://freedomofsketch.webs.com/apps/photos/. (My site--particularly the blog, where I write assigned essays--is for credit in my Concepts and Practices class and is frequently evaluated by my professor. So I ask that if you leave comments, please keep them respectful.) If you have any questions or comments about my work on this website, please send me a message. | |||||||||||||
1. The Second Incident reviewsContinuation of The Incident; a true account of a second and severe setback in my recovery from the first event. What happens when illegal actions of corrupt school staff mix with a traumatized seventh-grader? Find out in The Second Incident. MAY TRIGGER.Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,369 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 10-17-09 - Published: 10-17-092. The Incident reviewsA true story: A middle-school rumor rampaged out of control and led me into the darkest time of my life, a time where my family hated me, my friends feared me, and I was forced, at age 11, to decide whether or not life was really worth living. MAY TRIGGERComplete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,271 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-15-09 - Published: 1-15-093. Jenna's Haven reviewsMoving away from L.A. has Jenna at her wit's end, until her mother buys her a 250-dollar mare. But the new horse, "Misty", brings with her a surprise that will change the lives Montana's newest residents forever. A feel-good short story for all ages.Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,223 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 6-28-08 - Published: 6-28-084. Fallen Angel reviewsEvelyn finds herself on her estranged mother's doorstep after her father's sudden death. When a seemingly harmless girl named Eliza pays a visit, bitter Evelyn opens herself to secrets so destructive, they're bound to result in tragedy.Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,673 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 6-28-08 - Published: 6-28-085. Flash's SagaA beautiful Connemara pony named Flash is snatched from his wild herd in the Bahamas, and whisked away to an abusive home. Will the injured animal ever find someone who loves him? Based on true accounts.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,451 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 6-27-08 - Published: 6-27-086. Outcast reviewsWhen a high-school girl named Quinn notices that a frequently bullied classmate of hers might be in crisis, she risks her popularity to do the right thing.Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 6-27-08 - Published: 6-27-087. Crimson Agony Pouring from my Dying Soul reviewsDevon is a tortured emo kid with a death wish so intense it would make even the most unstable teenager cringe. Written in purposely overdramatic first-person prose, Crimson reveals Devon's untimely end is not the romantic suicide he has been seeking.Young Adult - Fiction Rated: M - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,400 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 6-27-08 - Published: 6-27-088. X4592 » reviewsTwo scientists snatch a stray cat from her mother for an experiment. Subject X4592 thus becomes Sophie, a young girl who is forced to embark on a life-changing journey after a tragic turn of events harms her family and leaves her without an identity.Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 54 - Words: 161,030 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 4-13-08 - Published: 7-22-079. Fearful reviewsA poetic song expressing the raw feelings of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 175 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-28-08 - Published: 1-28-0810. The OverlookedEmily meets an oddly deformed and mysterious girl on the street one morning, and though she doesn't understand what the girl is attempting to tell her, it is something important. Can Emily translate the message before it's too late?Complete - Supernatural - Fiction Rated: T - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,410 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 4-3-07 - Published: 4-3-0711. Das Drachen Madchen reviewsThis is a fairy tale I wrote in German. The translated version is included in the text. Story is about a homeless girl who is adopted by a friendly dragon.Complete - Fantasy - Fiction Rated: K - German - Fantasy/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 475 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-21-07 - Published: 1-21-0712. 2002's Demon reviewsNonfiction poem. Expresses true angst and frustration of past events. Personal and expressive.Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 207 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-21-07 - Published: 1-21-0713. Not Like Justin reviewsKatie is a teenager who observes her younger brother's struggle with leukemia through mature and aggrieved eyes. Written for those who have struggled with loss.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,369 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-21-07 - Published: 1-21-07
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