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Author has written 38 stories for General, General, Family, Friendship, and Haiku. The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say but what we are unable to say. ~ Anais Nin Hello, hello! I am the NationChild, writer of one-shots and the occasional continued story. About my writing: Most of my characters are and will remain nameless. They just are. - I write in third point-of-view almost all the time. Occasionally it will be first person. - My specialty is angst. A lot of my stories deal with strong emotion. About NationChild: - I cannot respect anyone who flames another writer. No matter how terrible their writing is, it gives you no right to just insult it without giving some explanation as to why you found it that way. - It bothers me when people get words confused (e.g. "you're" and "your") If you're not sure, look it up in a dictionary or ask someone (I hear betas can be a tremendous help). - I dislike people telling readers in their summaries, "I suck at summaries". Frankly, I find that you are degrading yourself and your writing; it shows you don't have a lot of confidence. Summaries are meant to draw people in to read your stories. Why not take the opportunity to tell everyone how great your story is instead of telling everyone how much you "suck" at it? - I have a rule. If you review my writing, I will review yours. Quite simple, I think. - I much admire people who give others constructive criticism. Yes, all writers love having their ego boosted by fluff reviews ("OMG! I love your story! It's so amazing! Love it!"), but they like it even more when you tell them WHY you liked at and WHAT can be improved. - If you don't like my stories, tell me why. BE HONEST. Then I can make sure not to make the same mistake in the future. But remember that there is a fine line between flaming and constructive criticism. - If you like my stories, tell me why. Then I can make a note of what I did right. Your fellow writer, NationChild | |||||||||
1. Believer reviewsI was beginning to wonder if they were strange people...I felt a shiver in my body, making me relax..."We're angels," they said at the same time.General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 729 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-29-08 - Published: 8-29-082. Summertime reviewsAh...the blossoming beginnings...Haiku - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 57 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-25-08 - Published: 3-25-083. Grip reviewsHold it close to you, and make sure it doesn't run away.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 94 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-24-08 - Published: 3-24-084. Veil reviewsWhat a dream we all live in...Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 112 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-21-08 - Published: 3-21-085. An Ironic Happenstance reviewsThere's no telling what's in store for the new school year. Perhaps a hot new classmate?General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 404 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-23-07 - Published: 12-23-076. No Next Time reviewsI still hate you. You don't gotta worry 'bout that, Tim, okay?Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 211 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-14-07 - Published: 12-14-077. The Trials of Youth reviewsWho knew being a student in school could be so hard?General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 683 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-14-07 - Published: 12-14-078. Deep Breaths reviewsThrough the course of a lifetime, one takes many deep breaths.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 295 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-28-07 - Published: 8-28-079. A Monkey in the Artroom reviewsIt's not like I planned to create something THAT horrible looking. I mean, I was in fourth grade, for pity's sake! Dedicated to Eleanora.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 444 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-25-07 - Published: 8-25-0710. Cobra reviewsPainted a lovely dark chocolate, her eyes attracted many hearts, which she then broke, cracked and stomped on, one by one. So this is my story. It's an average one, and I was just another one of those guys to fall for Cobra.General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 390 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-24-07 - Published: 8-24-0711. Reunion reviewsThe best friends severed connection with one another. Then they met by chance. What now?Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 820 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-20-07 - Published: 7-20-0712. Race reviewsThey were speeding towards me now. My teammate reached out, her hand clutching the baton...Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 234 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-18-07 - Published: 7-18-0713. Stain reviewsSome things just can't be washed out, no matter how many laundry cycles it goes through.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 434 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-7-07 - Published: 7-7-0714. The Remedy reviewsThere must always be a remedy for a problem. It just works out that way.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,351 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-2-07 - Published: 7-2-0715. Muse reviewsIt's so hard to think of a good plot for a story, isn't it?Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 194 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 6-24-07 - Published: 6-24-0716. Chance reviewsShe only had one chance before her face burst into flames, she was blushing so hard.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 728 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 5-28-07 - Published: 5-28-0717. Sparkle reviewsNo one's too old for a good ol' fairytale story. But it's best when you still have the ability to imagine.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 98 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-28-07 - Published: 2-28-0718. Perspective reviewsSad oneshot. No summary for this. Dedicated in memory of Grant and Bryant.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 219 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-23-07 - Published: 2-23-0719. Singles' Awareness Day reviewsAh, yes. The much loved holiday for couples. And I'm not so sure that people who hate the day don't like it as much either...Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 493 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 2-14-07 - Published: 2-14-0720. Slap reviewsWish they'd just leave the poor guy alone.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 299 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-16-07 - Published: 1-16-0721. Blink reviewsA child's nightmare. WARNING: This story may have negative effects on some people, so READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 428 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-16-07 - Published: 1-16-0722. Innocence reviewsI looked away at my cousin, swaying her head back and forth, to a rhythm only she seemed to hear.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 322 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-16-07 - Published: 1-16-0723. Pretend reviewsA little boy pretends.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 286 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-16-07 - Published: 1-16-0724. Spin reviewsThe world is careening wildly. What can you do? Join in. Dedicated to Candice and Mirella.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 383 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-14-07 - Published: 1-14-0725. Flute reviewsThere is a possiblity that things once torn and ripped can be made whole again. AN: I apologise for the story seemingly being all at one time. The paragraphs are meant to be separated but they aren't so the story may confuse some.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 340 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-5-07 - Published: 1-5-0726. Empathy reviewsSuch a terrible thing that happened to such a young little boy. But he need not worry, for there is comfort. He just has to find it first.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 255 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-5-07 - Published: 1-5-0727. Sentimental reviewsShe liked reminiscing, and time wouldn't rewind itself.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 339 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-2-07 - Published: 1-2-0728. Phoenix reviewsThe fire bird has risen from the ashes, as though it were meant to be.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 107 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0629. Tell Me reviewsSimply a random poem.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 99 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-21-06 - Published: 8-21-0630. Chosen Paths reviewsIn life, there are certain directions one must go, certain decisions one must make. And then they are left wondering, Did I go the right way? ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,338 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-20-06 - Published: 7-20-0631. Stopping Time reviewsSometimes, don't you wish that you could stop time? Just see things freeze for a moment...Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 485 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-12-06 - Published: 7-12-0632. Poems for Amanda reviewsChaibffwitwwa says- Because my friend was going away to college, I wrote this poem for her. In other words, this is Chaibffwitwwa's poem.Friendship - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 188 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 6-30-06 - Published: 6-30-0633. What You Did reviewsThis is a poem that I made for my mom on Mothers' Day.Complete - Family - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 142 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 5-13-06 - Published: 5-13-0634. Enigma reviewsAnger is a natural part of life. And so is life itself.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 577 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-19-06 - Published: 4-19-0635. Black Reunion reviewsThe trees moved in the wind, as though to show more sadness will come. Rated for mention of death.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 192 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 4-10-06 - Published: 4-10-0636. Again and Again reviewsGuilt consumed me. Sorrow fed on me.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 164 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 4-10-06 - Published: 4-10-0637. The Bottom reviewsShe sat alone, thinking about what she had done. Crystal tears ran down her face. Her face was a mask of sorrow. And she wept.General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 348 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 3-18-06 - Published: 3-18-0638. Seeing in Shades of Gray reviewsShe smiled bitterly. This was the perfect place for what she was going to do.General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 147 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 3-16-06 - Published: 3-16-06