De-lurking

DorianFrost · Jul 16, 2020

Hello,

I'm Dorian. My pronouns are they/them.
I've been lurking on here for a really long time, and finally decided it was time I actually joined the site.

I primarily write fantasy (both contemporary and other-world) novels, though I also occasionally venture into poetry and scripts. I read mostly the same as I write, though I do branch out into most other genres when the description catches my interest, or if it's suggested by someone who I trust.

I've been writing for most of my life, both my own projects, and online written roleplays. Exploring and tormenting characters is what I live for.
I've beta read things for classmates and friends, but I've never done any official beta reading, though I would be open to trying.
For my day job, I shelve books at the library (though not currently amidst COVID). I also draw, sing, and act.

The community on here seems wonderful, and I look forward to being a part of it.

ajaye · Jul 16, 2020

Good to see you delurked, DorianFrost :welcome:

regdog · Jul 17, 2020

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Maryn · Jul 17, 2020

A pleasure to have you out in the sunshine, Dorian. We saw you in the shadows and hoped you'd de-lurk in due time. Welcome!

Maryn, who also lurked for some time

Chase · Jul 17, 2020

to the edge of the shadows, Dorian.

Thanks for joining us. Delurking is good, but we lurkers know having a safer unilluminated area to melt back into is a good feeling. :foilhat:

Chase, borrowing Maryn's signature style to encourage those out in the public light to wear a mask and keep six feet distance

*Chase welcomes Dorian one more time, sprays Maryn's style with Lysol, and returns it*

DorianFrost · Jul 22, 2020

Thanks everyone for the kind welcome

And I agree, Chase, it's definitely a good option to have.

Maryn · Jul 22, 2020

Hm. My style reeks of Lysol... What's up with that, do you think?

Maryn, shy in real life, totally gets those who lurk

De-lurking

DorianFrost

ajaye

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regdog

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Maryn

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Chase

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DorianFrost

Maryn

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