::Deep Breath::

ESHanson · Aug 20, 2014

Hello, all--

My name is Erika and I've been lurking for quite a while. I'm currently working on one project, an historical novel, with a possible second project (space opera) waiting in the wings.

I'm hoping that, by joining this lovely community, I'll be able to actually finish one of those things.

I look forward to chatting with and getting to know everyone!

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Supergirlofnc · Aug 20, 2014

Nice to meet you, Erika!

khosszu · Aug 20, 2014

Nice to meet you! Hope you'll enjoy AW - there's a ton of helpful info here that has helped me with my writing, and advice about agents, publishing, etc. Also, this is a wonderful place to find like-minded people who can help you through a dark day

Welcome!

Cathryn · Aug 20, 2014

Welcome to the forum Erika. I think this is going to be a great environment in which to develop our talents. I love historical, maybe because I am so old and space operas are fun. I'm looking forward to seeing you around.

thehairymob · Aug 20, 2014

Ken Horn · Aug 20, 2014

Welcome and grats on coming from out of the lurk mode.. I lurvs me some space opera so hope thats at least one of the two projects you see to fruition but hopefully both. I'm sure you'll find the community around here all kinds of welcoming and ready to help if ya need a hand or advice. Best of luck to ya an hit me up when ya need a beta reader for the space opera.

GlennDoyle · Aug 20, 2014

Also new here. Was a bit of a lurker myself.
Welcome to you!!

It's all a bit daunting!

Dallionz · Aug 20, 2014

Hi Erika! Welcome!

I'm relatively new here as well but find this to be a great, helpful forum.

khosszu · Aug 20, 2014

Oh, forgot to say: I lurked for a year before my first post

So here's to all the lurkers on AW!!!!

PsylentProtagonist · Aug 20, 2014

Welcome to the boards! I'm not too familiar with space opera (I believe my only experience is Star Wars if that counts). If it's cool to ask, what's the historical novel about? Best of luck with both!

UncleChin · Aug 20, 2014

Welcome. I love space opera. Peter Hamilton's my fav.

Zilge · Aug 20, 2014

Welcome to the forums, Erika. It's pleasure you can join us.

EllaM · Aug 20, 2014

Hi!

Erika!

ssc9710041 · Aug 21, 2014

Welcome.

Liam Hope · Aug 21, 2014

Hello Erika and welcome!!!

ESHanson · Aug 21, 2014

PsylentProtagonist said:
Welcome to the boards! I'm not too familiar with space opera (I believe my only experience is Star Wars if that counts). If it's cool to ask, what's the historical novel about? Best of luck with both!

Hi, Psylent--

My historical is set in the 20th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. I thought the tomb robberies and general unrest reported in that era (especially in the reign of Ramses IX) would make for a really intriguing thriller.

It's still in the planning/plotting stages right now.

ESHanson · Aug 21, 2014

Ken Horn said:
Welcome and grats on coming from out of the lurk mode.. I lurvs me some space opera so hope thats at least one of the two projects you see to fruition but hopefully both. I'm sure you'll find the community around here all kinds of welcoming and ready to help if ya need a hand or advice. Best of luck to ya an hit me up when ya need a beta reader for the space opera.

Hi, Ken--

My space opera is still in the very early planning stages, I'm working on the groundwork now. I think the genre is incredibly flexible in the kinds of stories you can tell, and I'm excited to get started.

I'll definitely look you up for a beta when I'm ready.

Thanks to everyone who have made me feel so welcome, here. I look forward to the friends I will make on AW, and the chance to expand my writing ability.

SunshineonMe · Aug 21, 2014

Hi Erika!

Hope to see you around the boards!

WhirlyGirly · Aug 21, 2014

Welcome! This is a great place for newbies (like myself) to learn writing. I've found it very helpful for advice.

Gravity · Aug 21, 2014

Welcome, Erika (and all the other newbies I missed)!

lilmerlin · Sep 2, 2014

Hello and welcome Erika! Your projects sound fascinating and I wish you sincerely that they will take wings for you! I hope the cooler will be a wonderful experience for you and that you will find all the help you need - all the best.

JJsmiles · Sep 2, 2014

Welcome from another Newbie.

JJ

::Deep Breath::

ESHanson

regdog

The Scavengers

Supergirlofnc

New fish; Swimming with the current

khosszu

Levitates through writing

Cathryn

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

Ken Horn

I drank what?

GlennDoyle

Dallionz

khosszu

Levitates through writing

PsylentProtagonist

American Vampire

UncleChin

Why don't you get your own bottle?

Zilge

EllaM

Herding Cats

ssc9710041

Ossai

Liam Hope

ESHanson

ESHanson

SunshineonMe

practical experience, FTW

WhirlyGirly

Gravity

Seen 'em come, seen 'em go

lilmerlin

We are many - and get along fine!

JJsmiles