Hello, AW community! I joined a while back but managed to forget I had done so in the middle of a life upended. So, no time like the now to jump in (Eyes first? Okay, fine. Feet.) I currently write in the fantasy umbrella (from old sword and board to urban, it's my heart) and romance (which, is based on hearts!). Surprisingly, I like to read fantasy mostly, but I’m also here for the right romance or thrillers, and I absolutely love a good mystery novel that I cannot guess what’s coming (which has grown increasingly difficult to find).
When reading the "how to do your first post" post, I had to chuckle at the question of how long I've been writing. I feel like I’ll end up giving a pretty typical answer by saying I’ve been writing since I *could* write, but it’s the truth. I started out with (and my nephew called me recently to tell me he found) stories about how animals got different colors and shapes (inspired by reading books of a similar vein that I loved).
I *do* beta read, but I have three very lovely critique type partners who I prioritize for most of my free time, though I am not above beta reading something that just rips my lungs out and demands I catch my breath. When it comes to critique, I am a fan of honest but kind. If something comes off weirdly, I'm going to at least make a note, simply because I want the same courtesy. But I'm definitely against the concept of critique for the sake of a tear-down. We have enough opponents to tear apart in our books.
"• Do you have any particular hobbies? Are you expert in any particular field or craft?"
Well, I was born and raised in Florida, so, hurricanes. But in a more real sense, I am trained in Emergency Management with a specialty in man-made disasters/Homeland Security and a heavy secondary in natural disasters (especially my beloved volcanoes). I’m also certified in disaster response on many levels from multiple organizations. Basically, disasters swim in my blood, but in a way that might only destroy my written worlds. I am also fascinated with/or absolutely love religions, folklore/mythology, drag, binging worth-while shows, figure painting, dancing, animals and their habits/health, cooking, and a particular passion for gaming in just about every medium (especially anything Legend of Zelda and tabletop). I have a wide array of really random interests and a massive ability to research something to death, so I don't even know what else might be useful here. But I'm excited
So, that's me. Yo!
When reading the "how to do your first post" post, I had to chuckle at the question of how long I've been writing. I feel like I’ll end up giving a pretty typical answer by saying I’ve been writing since I *could* write, but it’s the truth. I started out with (and my nephew called me recently to tell me he found) stories about how animals got different colors and shapes (inspired by reading books of a similar vein that I loved).
I *do* beta read, but I have three very lovely critique type partners who I prioritize for most of my free time, though I am not above beta reading something that just rips my lungs out and demands I catch my breath. When it comes to critique, I am a fan of honest but kind. If something comes off weirdly, I'm going to at least make a note, simply because I want the same courtesy. But I'm definitely against the concept of critique for the sake of a tear-down. We have enough opponents to tear apart in our books.
"• Do you have any particular hobbies? Are you expert in any particular field or craft?"
Well, I was born and raised in Florida, so, hurricanes. But in a more real sense, I am trained in Emergency Management with a specialty in man-made disasters/Homeland Security and a heavy secondary in natural disasters (especially my beloved volcanoes). I’m also certified in disaster response on many levels from multiple organizations. Basically, disasters swim in my blood, but in a way that might only destroy my written worlds. I am also fascinated with/or absolutely love religions, folklore/mythology, drag, binging worth-while shows, figure painting, dancing, animals and their habits/health, cooking, and a particular passion for gaming in just about every medium (especially anything Legend of Zelda and tabletop). I have a wide array of really random interests and a massive ability to research something to death, so I don't even know what else might be useful here. But I'm excited
So, that's me. Yo!
Hi, Fenyx!
. But the disasters definitely help with fantasy! The ultimate stakes are always the end of the world (or perceived world) but that hint of “you can’t stop this force of nature,” has a way of making me as a reader feel even more tension.