High Time for an Update

Well my dear followers, I am not very good at keeping this blog updated and for that I offer my sincerest apologies :)  I am going to be starting over with this blog. Anything that I posted previously about anything just ignore it, as it is probably not relevant any more. My life has changes so much in the last few months that basically everything is different. My stories no longer even resemble what they were, and have been very ignored in the last year. This shall be my blog's fresh start. I will attempt to keep y'all updated.

Ok, I am no longer writing Soryn and Rowan's story, and it is no longer even the same story. It has been put on the back burner until further notice. I will still write it someday, and will always think about it. Until then I have several new stories that I have been writing. The main one being called The Indometus. Here is a short description:

The Latin word “Indometus” means untamed or wild ones. In this tale it is used by the Catholic Church to refer to any “Fantasy” creatures, including Elves, Fairies, Gnomes, Warlocks, etc… They have been deemed “unsaveable” by the Church, and are therefore hunted like animals. There is a special order in the church that is trained specifically for the hunting and killing of these “wild” races. The church authorities simply want them dead, and they look the other way as the hunters brutally murder and pillage their way through towns and families of these “inhuman” races. They ignore the cries of the children and the screams of the women. The hunters are brutal; murdering, raping, and maiming all of the wildlings they happen across. It has in a way, become a war between the church, and the “unsaveable” ones… the Indometus.

I will now conduct a tag to help you all get to know my story a bit better.

Writing tag: The Indometus 

1. What’s your word count?

Currently 'tis exactly 1,821 words long!

2. How long until you finish?
I have not the faintest idea whatsoever.

3. If you have finished, how long did it take you?
Unfortunately I haven't finished.

4. Do you have an outline? 

Yes I do, but it changes often as the story progresses.

 

5. Do you have a plot? 

Yes I do, though it is often very rebellious, and likes to change on me often.

6. How many words do you typically write a day? 

It depends on what type of scene I am typing. If it is a fight, alot (never counted them) and if it is a slow boring scene, sometimes I'm lucky if I make it to ten.

7. What was your greatest word count in one day?
1,821, and it turned out AWESOME!!!!!!

8. What was your least impressive word count in one day?
Two puny little words... *sigh*

9. What inspired you to write? 

"If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad."- Lord Byron.

I first found out that I loved writing when I was around 10, when my grandma asked my brother Dakota and I to write a short story for a homeschool project. I have been writing ever since.

10. Does your novel/story have a theme song?
It has a few, but four that come to mind right now to give the perfect combination of the feeling the story gives are "Strength of a Thousand" and "The Ancients" by Two Steps from Hell, and "House of Cards" and "Unfinished Generation" by Audiomachine. And actually, one more is ":Wind Queen" by Two Steps From Hell


11. Assign each of your major characters a theme song.
Rilnor (Main Character book 1) - Die For You by Black Veil Brides

Dahvey (Secondary main in all books) - Fight Inside by Red


12. Which character is most like you?
A combination of both Dahvey and Rilnor

13. Which character would you most likely be friends with?
Dahvey. I am drawn to dark, broken people.


14. Do you have a Gary-Stu or Mary Sue character?
Huh????


15. Who is your favorite character in your novel?
At the moment (note of caution to reader: at the moment means it could change at any time without warning) my favorite is without doubt, Dahvey Cygne. He is so broken and beautiful and lonely...


16. Have your characters ever done something completely unexpected?
Every day... Sigh.... I love them :)

17. Have you based any of your novel directly on personal experiences?
Most certainly.


18. Do you believe in plot bunnies?
*Screams in torment and pulls on hair* I love them, really, I do.


19. Is there magic in your novel/story?
Yes, but sparingly. Dahvey is under a curse, and most elves have at least a very basic understanding of magic.


20. Are any holidays celebrated in your novel/story?
I have not created any, but of course there are regular holidays such as Christmas and such. 

21. Does anyone die?
Does anyone die? What kind of question is that? I would be a disgrace to all writers and have to hide in shame for the rest of my life if no one died. It is a story of treason, treachery and good eventually overcoming, OF COURSE PEOPLE DIE!!!

22. How many cups of coffee/tea have you consumed during your writing experience?

Tea and ink is the blood of an author, and coffee is life giving.

23. What is the latest you have stayed up writing?
1:45 AM

24. What is the best line?

Well, I am only in the first chapter, but I do have a paragraph that I am quite proud of

 

There are three thrones upon the platform, but only two of them are occupied. The king is a fierce man, with raven black hair and stern features. He watches me with keen, intelligent eyes, as if calculating my worth. The queen is delicate and petite beside her husband. Her pale golden hair is braided over her left shoulder and her bright green eyes flitter from place to place, as if trying to take in every face, every color. The third throne is empty save for a piece of red silk draped across it. There are many rumors concerning the prince of Arandale; that he is in some way crippled, that he is off on some great quest, that there is no prince at all. No one really knows for sure. All we know is that he hasn’t been seen since he was a child, and the king and queen will not speak of his whereabouts. 

I'll leave it at that for now.

25. What is the worst line?

Far too many to count

26. Have you dreamed about your novel/story or its characters?
Oh yes. Many times! I have come up with some of my best scenes that way.

27. Does your novel rely heavily on allegory?
Nope.

28. Summarize your novel/story in under fifteen words. 
Oh dear. *sighs*. Ok, here it goes, "Cursed princes struggle to survive and save his people despite the evil inside him."


29. Do you love all your characters?
Yes, even my villains because their vileness is crucial to the story.

 

30. Have you done something sadistic or cruel to your characters specifically to increase your word count?
Occasionally I do.

31. What was the last thing your main character ate?
Well, a bowl of oatmeal I believe.

32. Describe your main character in three words.
Strong, honest, loyal

33. What would your antagonist dress up as for Halloween?

The Church does not celebrate such pagan holidays.

34. Does anyone in your story go to a place of worship?
Dahvey often goes to the Catholic monistary to cause a riot.

35. How many romantic relationships take place in your novel/story?
There are three, but they are NOT in ANY WAY the sentimental, gushy talks under the moon, ect. And two out of three end tragically.


36. Are there any explosions in your novel/story?
Oh, yessss..... Dahvey loves explosions! He loves anything destructive!

37. Is there an apocalypse in your novel/story?
Nope.

38. Does your novel take place in a post-apocalyptic world?
No.

39. Are there zombies, vampires or werewolves in your novel/story?
There are just about any fantasy creature in this story, for they are the Indometus. No Zombies though.

 
40. Are there witches, wizards or mythological creatures/figures in your novel/story?
Yes. Dahvey was cursed by a witch.

41. Is anyone reincarnated?
No.

42. Is anyone physically ailed?

No

43. Is anyone mentally ill?
Dahvey is very mentally ill. As in Insane.

44. Does anyone have swine flu?
No. Silly question. 

45. Who has pets in your novel and what are they?

None so far

46. Are there angels, demons, or any religious references/figures in your novel/story?
If men could be demons, Dahvey would be one.

47. How about political figures? 
Not really.

48. Is there incessant drinking?
Dahvey has a tendency to drink too much, but Rilnor usually manages to keep a pretty close eye on him.

49. Are there board games? If so, which ones?
They are too busy saving the world to play a board game, besides, Dahvey usually wins and if he doesn't then he is very pouty the rest of the day. .

50. Are there any dream sequences?
No.

51. Is there humor?
Yes.

52. Is there tragedy?
YES! What would a story be without tragedy?!?!?! *Evily rubs hands together and then bursts into tears* Yes, authors thrive on creating tragedy.

53. Does anyone have a temper tantrum?
Dahvey often has tempers, but they are less like tantrums and more like a demon of destruction.

54. How many characters end up single at the end of your novel/story?
There is a war in my story, and unfortunately, good men die and their families are left alone. In fact, one of my main characters, Gabriel looses his father before he turns 2.

55. Is anyone in your novel/story adopted?
No, not so far.

56. Does anyone in your novel/story wear glasses?
No, they didn't have glasses in the medieval days.

57. Has your novel/story provided insight about your life?
No. Not as of yet.

58. Your personality?
A bit.

59. Has your novel/story inspired anyone?
LOL, probably not. No one has read it.

60. How many people have asked to read your novel/story?
Only my Sister Toonee. No one else hardly even knows it exists because I don't talk about it to anyone.

61. Have you drawn any of your characters?
Tried; failed. Miserably.

62. Has anyone drawn your characters for you?
Yes, Toonee has drawn Dahvey twice.

63. Does anyone vomit in your novel/story?
Probably, I just haven't added it.

64. Does anyone bleed in your novel/story?
Really, if people die, of course they bleed. I also have bleeding characters that don't die.

65. Do any of your characters watch TV?
Now that would be weird, wouldn't it?

66. What size shoe does your main character wear?
I don't care and neither should you. ;-) I don't pay attention to that sort of thing.

67. Do any of the characters in your novel/story use a computer?
In the medieval days?!?!? You've got to be kidding me.

68. How would you react if your novel/story was erased entirely?
Run through the house screaming and crying hystericaly. I probably wouldn't re-write it for another few years. Or if I did, it would be completely different.You are cruel. Very cruel.

69. Did you cry at killing off any of your characters?
No, of course not. What would make you think *sniff* that I would *sniff* cry killing one of my *sniff* characters *bursts into tears* I'm so sorry *******. I love you, really I do, it's just... I had to! You understand, don't you? *more sobbing*

70. Did you cheer when killing off one of your characters?
Uh... no. I've never hated any of them that badly.

71. What advice would you give to a fellow writer?
I tell my sister all the time If you would be able to write a successful story you must read, read, read.
That and that your story won't write it's self.

72. Describe your ending in three words.
Peace is restored.

73. Are there any love triangles, squares, hexagons, etc.?
Maybe just a hint of one in book two.

74. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least stressful, 10 being the most) how does your stress rank?
About my story, at this moment? Around 3.

 

75. Was it worth it? 

The tag? Maybe. It's helped me reevaluate my story. The story? I sure hope so!

Well folks, hope you enjoyed. 

I Am Back

Well, it has been over a year since I really did any blogging on any of my blogs. I have most likely decided to stay here on Blogger, since I already have all my work here and all of you, my poor abused followers. Much has changed in both my personal life and in my writing life. This post will be a get to know me and my stories post.

I am 22 years old and still single. I have been going to college for 2 years, first as a Nursing student, then as an EMT. I have finally decided that I want to study something that makes me happy instead of makes me money. So a few weeks ago I switched my degree to Culinary. Taking care of people and their problems is just not for me. 

Back in September I moved out of my parents home and am now living on my own for the first time ever. I now live in Bend Oregon in a small studio apartment right next to the college. It is a bit frightening being out on my own, but it is also incredibly exciting! 

I have been fighting severe depression for a little over a year now and some days I can be downright gloomy. I don't believe in taking medication and have been totally going this alone. In fact, you my dear blog, are the only person I have told other than my Journal, who is my best friend. 

I find things that are sad and broken to be the most beautiful things on earth. And characters that are sad and broken are my favorite to read about and to write about. 

Speaking of writing, it is time to introduce you to my newest arrivals. Rowan and Soryn's story has been set on the back burner until I get some new inspiration and perspective for that tale... it is seriously lacking any plot and I cannot figure out how to save it. 

My newest story is called The Indometus. It is a series really, and I have not figured out the individual book names yet. The Latin word “Indometus” means untamed or wild ones. In this tale it is used by the Catholic Church to refer to any “Fantasy” creatures, including Elves, Fairies, Gnomes, Warlocks, etc… They have been deemed “unsaveable” by the Church, and are therefore hunted like animals. There is a special order in the church that is trained specifically for the hunting and killing of these “wild” races. The church authorities simply want them dead, and they look the other way as the hunters brutally murder and pillage their way through towns and families of these “inhuman” races. They ignore the cries of the children and the screams of the women. The hunters are brutal; murdering, raping, and maiming all of the wildlings they happen across. It has in a way, become a war between the church, and the “unsaveable” ones… the Indometus. This is actually a series, consisting of 3 books so far and a sub series.

The main character is Gabriel Moreau, a half blood. He lives with his human mother, but his father was an Elfin warrior name Rilnor. Rilnor, before his death, was the personal guardian and friend of the Elfin prince gone insane, Dahvey Cygne. Dahvey is still around and has been looking after Gabriel since he was a child, guarding him from afar. 

The secondary character and in all relaity, the main character of the overall series is Dahvey. He was once a great Elfin warrior and the prince of the mountain elves. He has always had a bit of a troubled mind, a result of a curse that happened before he was born. But he went completely insane after the death of his wife. It has been 150 years since then, and he appears sane, but his mind is only hanging on by a thread.

Oh how I love writing his broken mind... It is beautiful! There are no words to describe how much I love this man. He is a part of me in ways NONE of my other characters have ever been.

This series has a sub series with is called The Indometus: Rise of the Hunter.  Many centuries have passed since the death of Dahvey Cygne and the annulment of the Indometus act. It is now the 21^st century. The elves have established a community called the ??? and they are located at the heart of modern day Paris France. They have their own leaders (Decedents of the Cygne family), their own laws, their own school and their own army. They have learned to blend with the human culture but to also stand apart from it. Gabriel is a respected Eldar and teacher. It is well known that he is one of the few that knew the hero, Dahvey personally. Born amidst this community, is the youngest Cygne heir. He is named Joffrem, or Joff. As he grows older, Gabriel begins to see that Joff is practically a reincarnation of Dahvey, in appearance (except for the hair of course) and attitude. In Joff’s 17^th year, rumors begin to rise that an ancient evil has begun to rise again, and with the unexpected arrival of a Drakki, no one knows what to think.

Joff is a lot like Dahvey and most worrying of all, especially for Gabriel, is the fact that he bears the mark of the curse. Something that hasn't shown up since Dahvey bore it. 

Secondary character is Sevi, Joff's best friend. He is quiet and gentle, the perfect companion for hot tempered Joff.

Well, there you go. That is what has been up in my life since we last talked. I also have a couple other stories that are hovering around in my brain, but they are not  really developed enough to put here. Just know that Rachel is my emo girl in a post apocalyptic story and Misha is my deaf Asian kid who is a music prodigy in my story called Unforgiven.

 

 Talk to ya all later my friends.

You Know You're a Writer When

Sorry if you already saw this post, but I accidentally deleted it while I was trying to delete a different one.

 

I found this funny list while I was going through some of my files on my computer and I thought I would share it with you..

You know you're a writer when...

• You consider ink-stained fingers or a pencil in your hair badges of honor.
• You drink coffee purely for the caffeine content.
• You have at least seven large notebooks lying around with important tid-bits scribbled on their pages. You have yet to fill one completely.
• You have several different movie soundtracks on your iPod to inspire you.
• People look at you weird when you tell the voices in your head to be quiet "for one second!"
• You have a bad experience and you try to figure out how to apply it to one of your characters.
• You bounce up and down squealing when you come across a picture on the Internet that matches one of your characters. 
• You would rather be chased by a dragon through a tar pit than be subject to yet another writer's block.
• You willingly share your latest chapter with a perfect stranger, but mysteriously become tight-lipped when family asks what your story's about.
• You do everything in your power to look like your main character – from styling your hair to buying articles of clothing – hoping it will lend you a better scope of your character.
• You try to draw things from your story but tear your hair out when you see how miserably you've failed at capturing your imagination.
• When it comes to a new idea, resistance is futile.

A Writing Update and a Tag

Just thought I should let you all know that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND HATE WRITING!!!!!!!!! I am finally giving my characters some attention and guess what happened, my story has been doing backflips and somersaults in my absence and now I have to try to untangle what they have done. *weary sigh* I am afraid things will never be the same.

And now for a tag, since it has been so long since I did one.

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"As soon as I clapped eyes on the little fellow bobbing and puffing on the mat, I had my doubts. He looks more like a grocer than a burglar." The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien


Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What's there?
My backpack full of books


What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Well technically we don't have "TV" as in cable, but I believe it was "How to train your Dragon", or if you mean just like a movie, it was Thor.


Without looking, guess what time it is:
Probably about 10:30 pm


Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
10:32 pm
 
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The highway outside my window :-( and my cat sharpening her claws on my backpack.


When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Around 3:00 this afternoon. I was looking at the house (my dad is painting it)


Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
Chapter 1 of my story...


What are you wearing?
Jean capres(sp?) with gold lace at the bottom and a yellow "Oregon" teeshirt


Did you dream last night?
Yes, all about my story and unruly characters and their ideas for my story... Falcon has a limp, given to him by Rowan when she was eight... sorry, getting sidetracked.


When did you last laugh?
At around 4:00 in the afternoon when I found out something absolutely amazing about Soryn and I was having fits of laughter, fulled by sheer excitement! (sorry cant tell you what it is)


What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Bookshelves, a map of Middle-Earth, and a bulletin board (its my room)


Seen anything weird lately?
My room is clean... does that count? 


What is the last film you saw?
Brave (in theaters) It was AMAZING!!!!!!


If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
A laptop so that I can write in comfort, and books... then I might set up a cozy "writers retreat" place where I can get away from my noisy house and write, complete with comfy couches, bookshelves, a teapot, and a computer charger.


Tell me something about you that I don't know:
 I am writing a story that is kind of like The Guardians of Ga'Hool in that all of the characters are birds, except instead of owls like that has, mine are parrots.


If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
I would make sure that every person, man woman and child, had a bible that they could read for themselves.


Do you like to dance?
YES, unfortunately I suck at it, so I don't.


Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Nisheeya Tinuviel (Sheea for short)


Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Severen Estel (Sev for short)


Would you ever consider living abroad
Oh, I'd definitely consider it... 


What do you want to say to God when you reach the pearly gates?
"Dad! I'm home!" 


Where were you 3 hours ago?
Eating Dinner with the family as we watched a show on netflix called Dual Survival


Who are you in love with?
My story, Soryn, Falcon, and hundreds of other fictional characters...


Have you ever eaten a crayon?
I think I tried once... I didn't like it.


Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
A rose Sequoia, my youngest sister left on my desk


When is the last time you went to the mall?
Last August when I went with my Grandma and grandpa to California. On the way home we stopped in Sacramento and went to the mall there.
Are you wearing socks right now?
Yes!


Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
No car... :-(


When was the last time you drove out of town?
The last day of school, I have hardly been out of the house since then! I t is wonderful!


Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
Yes, I went to see Brave in 3D! I was a really good movie, and I like 3D.


What was the last thing you had to drink?
Vanilla Nut tea...


Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
Neither, I DON'T HAVE A CAR :-(


Last food that you ate?
Meatloaf


Where were you last week at this time?
Probably here. Doing nearly the same thing. Or about 5 feet to my left and slightly behind me reading.


Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
No, I never buy clothes... why waste money on that when you can buy books?


When is the last time you ran?
Um.... no idea.


What's the last sporting event you watched?
I watched my dad and brother play badminton if that counts...


Your dream vacation?
New Zealand or Ireland or Scotland or England!
 
Last person's house you were in?
Well, either my own or our pastors.


Worst injury you've ever had?
When I split my chin open in a bike crash and had to have stitches.


Have you been in love?
Noooooooo =D 


Do you miss anyone right now?
Friends =)


Feel free to do it! I would love to know about it so that I can come check out your answers as well, so comment! Adios, It is 11:30 pm, I think I should go to bed.

The Oakley Family

I have been introduced and become addicted to a new site called Azalea's Dolls, where you basically pick a background and make up your characters! I LOVE this site! I have been on it almost constantly for the last three days making up every single character I could think of. The first ones I did was The Oakley Family: (click to make bigger)

Left to right: Rowan, Aswyn, Brogan and Ella

I love this picture because it seems to get each one of their personalities perfectly. Rowan is fiery and impish, Aswyn is noble and refined, Brogan is easy going and cheerful, and Ella is innocent and perfect.

Second I made one of all my main characters:

Left to Right: Arries, Soryn, Rowan and Atokad

Sorry about Rowans shirt. I figured out how to fix it later, but I had already saved this one.

The site is a lot of fun, but beware, once you get into it, it will rob you of writing time -_- .