Hello :-) I'm new here

MelisaWest · Aug 24, 2011

Hello!

This looks like an amazing community and I am looking forward to getting to know you.

I am a creative writer who has written several articles but I am now working on my first novel. I enjoy writing horror with a splash of romance (not the over-the-top gushy, sparkly stuff though LOL). I enjoy writing with a bit of edginess if you know what I mean.

I look forward to learning from you and hopefully I am able to offer something as well. So drop me a PM or reply to this thread and tell me a little about yourself so we can become more acquainted.

Melisa

jamiehall · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome, Melisa!

MelisaWest · Aug 24, 2011

Thanks for such an elaborate welcome Jamie

All of those graphics were pretty sweet! You really rolled out the red carpet!

CACTUSWENDY · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

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alleycat · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome.

Alessandra Kelley · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome to AW. I'm not a writer, just an artist. Fortunately, this is a very welcoming community. Good for you for being a Benefactor straightaway.

fihr · Aug 24, 2011

Horror with a splash of romance... being horror, makes me wonder what the splash might involve! Welcome.

Shadow_Ferret · Aug 24, 2011

andreea · Aug 24, 2011

CC.Allen · Aug 24, 2011

Hello, Melisa.
Welcome!

VP_Benni · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome Melisa

~Amber~

TLPhillps · Aug 24, 2011

Welcome 'new here' nice to meet you. LOL, but in all seriousness I'm looking forward to seeing what you mean by 'horror with a "splash" of romance.

MelisaWest · Aug 25, 2011

Hey everyone!

Thanks for all of your warm welcomes

Many of you inquired about what I mean by horror with a splash of romance.

Well, let me try to explain it the best way I know how.

I write about vampires, zombies, and basically any other type of monster. But, I am the type that prefers Damon over Stephan, Fright Night over Twilight, and while I used to be a fan of Eric over Bill, well I am changing my mind about that very quickly.

This may be a little weird but, evil creepy stuff excites me! :evil

So you may be thinking…where’s the splash of romance?
Well, everyone needs a little love sometimes. I just prefer it when characters that are supposed to be monsters still behave like monsters and not overly sensitive cry baby emo types. I find it more appealing when a character can show their affection in as little words as possible and not be overly clingy or hang all over someone with extreme cuddliness.

Sure, I know there’s a market for the soft gushy stuff and everyone has their own opinion on this (so I hope I am not stepping on any toes here) :Shrug:

. I respect your opinion. It’s just not my cup of tea.

If you have some thoughts on this, feel free to share them with me. I would like to see what other folks think about this subject.

Melisa

cray · Aug 25, 2011

evil creepy stuff, huh?

welcome to aw, melisa.

best wishes!

JinxVelox · Aug 25, 2011

Welcome Melissa! I prefer to write with "just a splash" of romance too. Unfortunately, that makes me not romantic enough for some publishers.

Enjoy the AW community!

PorterStarrByrd · Aug 25, 2011

Welcome aboard

Nickie · Aug 25, 2011

Welcome to the forums, Melisa.

Nickie

thehairymob · Aug 25, 2011

seun · Aug 25, 2011

to the party.

Rhea · Aug 25, 2011

Welcome, Melisa!

regdog · Aug 25, 2011

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parumpdragon · Aug 25, 2011

Welcome, and you might visit the Horror Hounds Bar and Mauseleum...

Silverrosess · Aug 25, 2011

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