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Hello writers, I'm Jon. Been writing a long time (back in my pre-teens, though obviously I feel I've improved a bit since then), but I've always been kind of a recluse, so I figured "hey, I should probably go talk to other writers". I'm sure my other friends who I'm always jabbering to about this stuff will be appreciative.
I tend to write speculative stuff, heavily influenced by the really old classics, like like Čapek, Verne, and Wells. I've also got a real soft spot for cosmic horror!

When it comes to reading, I enjoy classic sci-fi/fantasy, historical fiction, and a lot of educational non-fiction. I actually wore out my Audubon Society Guide to Insects when I was a kid, heh. I have beta read, but don't do it too often, but I'd be willing to try when I'm a little less busy. :)

As for my past-times . . . I enjoy gaming, baking, cooking in general, and ceramics. I come from a long line of ceramists, actually, and I've done that on a professional level before.
 

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Hello, fellow recluse! Welcome! :hi: I'm Kat.

This is an excellent place for talking to people who actually want to talk shop. It's fun. :) You may well find some of your people here on the Sci-Fi/Fantasy subforum.

Enjoy your time here on the boards. :)
 

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Hi Jon - I like ceramicists because of Edmund de Waal and The White Road which is one of my Books To Be Buried With.

So, welcome :Sun:

ETA: Also - I googled salp. It's a little bit disgusting, I'm afraid.


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Cosmic horror? I don't know what that is (forgive my ignorance) but it sounds so cool! (╯⊙ ⊱⊙╰ )
And you're a ceramist! That is also very very cool. (●⌒∇⌒●)
Old classics, great choice! Welcome to the forum.

Nadia

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