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Hi! This is my first ever forum post. Ever. I'm usually far too introverted even for internet socialization, so we'll see how this goes.

I write fantasy and science fiction. I usually go through spurts of doing primarily one or the other. It probably follows my spurts of reading primarily one or the other. I'm currently in a fantasy spurt. I am working on the second draft of a novel but also write short stories. And lots of beginnings of novels. I've been writing since I was a kid but I never thought I could make it my real grown-up job until now. I'm still not sure but I'm trying.

When I'm not writing I'm spending time with my family. Just chilling out around the house mostly. If I find myself with any extra time I like to crochet, play video games and dabble in photography. I like crafts of all kinds. (The urge to make things is what drives me to write also.)

Hopefully I'll follow through this time and get to know some of you. I could really use a writing community.

Thanks for reading!
 

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Welcome welcome! Forum posting is fun all on its own, but you happened to find a particularly good one :) I hope you enjoy your time here, and best of luck in your writing!
 

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In my opinion, this place is a haven for introverts. When I once mentioned that I'd put things off for months if doing something meant making a phone call, whether it was a haircut or seeing my doctor, instead of jeers, I got a lot of Oh, I know! And I knew I was among my own kind. I hope you'll feel the same shortly.

Maryn, pleased to meet you
 

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It’s a great community here.

Lots of luck, and welcome to AW!
 

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Welcome to AW. Best of luck with your projects
 

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Thank you everyone!

And an extra thanks to DanielSTJ, it took me a long time to come up with that nickname. :) I like your Latin signature.
 

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