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ohioMickey
06-09-2005, 07:12 AM
Hello everyone!

I have been looking for an online writing community for some time. The ones I had found so far were either SLOW on posts (a few each week) or populated by WEIRD, SICK people ;).

I stumbled on this site a few days ago and am quite impressed!

Since I have an interest in YA writing, I thought I'd post here first. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you in the future.

Happy Writing

Mike
aka OhioMickey
(a Disney fan from Ohio)
Kida Adelyne
06-10-2005, 04:50 AM
Hullo, and Welcome.
This is a great board, for beginners and successful writes alike. There's a few wierd people here, but were still nice. Hope you enjoy it here!

-Ally
stormie
06-10-2005, 05:04 AM
Welcome Mike! Jenna and the mods do a good job moderating these boards. And the people here are great. Stick around, you'll learn a lot.

http://bestsmileys.com/hello/5.gif

See--no weirdos here!
Vanessa
06-10-2005, 05:51 AM
Hello OhioMickey and Welcome! There's lots to do here and some cool folks to do it with. Enjoy!
ohioMickey
06-10-2005, 07:09 AM
See--no weirdos here!

I don't mind the weirdos. It's the SICK weirdos that get me ;)
PattiTheWicked
06-11-2005, 01:01 AM
Hello everyone!

I have been looking for an online writing community for some time. The ones I had found so far were either SLOW on posts (a few each week) or populated by WEIRD, SICK people (lots of black make-up and piercings).



:::hides my black nailpolish and eyebrow ring:::

Hope tattoos are okay :)

Welcome, my fellow Buckeye!
Dimple0229
06-11-2005, 01:40 AM
I, too, have a love for young adult fiction. I have a completed manuscript and am working on a second novel.

I had sat the first manuscript aside and hadn't thought much about it for quite some time. I shared it with my fiance (now husband) a few months ago, and he has done nothing but rave about it. It's a frustrating wait - one gets motivated to want to see something happen, but nothing does. It can be intimidating, but I guess patience is a good virtue. I am working on developing my patience level.

Welcome to the forum! We are glad that you are here!:hi:

Dimple
ohioMickey
06-11-2005, 05:59 AM
:::hides my black nailpolish and eyebrow ring:::

Black nailpolish doesn't count for LOTS of black make-up. :cool:

In fact, I wouldn't even put it in the make-up category. :)
mdmkay
06-12-2005, 01:55 AM
Welcome Micky we're glad you're here. I joined back in March and have set up permanent residence. I've learned soooo much and love all the people here (ok...may not all......) but most of them are really talented and personable.


Oh btw...can identify with the Disney thing....
Billie_Joe00
06-16-2005, 01:37 PM
I too really like this forum which i found in google. But I don't think there is anything with people who like to wear black make up and piercings. They are not wierd or sick in the slightest. There are probably people on this board who dress like that, and it is their way of being individual, and from indiviuduality springs great creativity.
lauram
06-20-2005, 08:24 PM
I'm from Ohio too. :) Not everyone who wears all black is a weirdo... ;)

Nice to see you here!

Have you tried any local groups? I know there are a few Writers and Illustrators for Children groups in Ohio, but I haven't checked any out yet. Writing in Ohio is a good book that I picked up from the library. It has some good info. for local groups and publishers. :)

Again, welcome!
aspiringwriter
06-20-2005, 08:31 PM
I happen to like Mickey!!!! So you're tops with me... Serioiusly though..welcome to the boards and you will really like it here. I was on one forum and well, there were very few posts and some of the people were quite interesting to say the least. Again, welcome and you will love it here.

Bill
Ronda
06-21-2005, 07:15 AM
Welcome! I'm a newbie myself!
I just wrote a children's story and a publisher asked to see it, which is cool. I wish you success!

Warmly,
Ronda
ohioMickey
06-26-2005, 04:45 PM
Welcome, my fellow Buckeye!
I'm from Ohio too.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Also, good to see fellow Buckeyes around these parts.

lauram: thanks for the heads up regarding books and groups!
underthecity
06-28-2005, 01:07 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Also, good to see fellow Buckeyes around these parts.

Mickey,

What part of Ohio are you from? I live in Northern Kentucky and just finished my third book about Cincinnati.

And to keep it topical to this thread, I'm about to embark on a children's book.

underthecity
Gindee77
06-28-2005, 05:31 PM
I'm new here too. Pretty nice place, eh?
VOTE_BOT
06-28-2005, 06:06 PM
Did someone call for a sick weirdo?
ohioMickey
06-30-2005, 06:38 PM
Mickey,

What part of Ohio are you from? I live in Northern Kentucky and just finished my third book about Cincinnati.

And to keep it topical to this thread, I'm about to embark on a children's book.

underthecity


I'm near Columbus (Go Bucks!). Good luck with your children's book endeavor. Is it going to be a picture book? Chapter book? YA Novel?
ohioMickey
06-30-2005, 06:40 PM
I'm new here too. Pretty nice place, eh?

It's Great!

I have learned a lot by "lurking" on the various threads. Does that make me a SICK, WEIRDO???

Yikes, I have become what I feared :)
ohioMickey
06-30-2005, 06:40 PM
Did someone call for a sick weirdo?

You too??? :idea:
underthecity
07-05-2005, 07:50 PM
Good luck with your children's book endeavor. Is it going to be a picture book? Chapter book? YA Novel?

Hi ohioMickey,

My book will be a picture book, probably 1,500 words, geared for a 10 year old. It is fiction, woven around the end of WWII, taking place in Cincinnati.

At least, this is the present plan. Who knows which direction it will take until I've finished a rough draft.

Thanks for asking!

underthecity