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Category Archives: internet
I have emerged!
Yes, I know my blogging has been not-really-there for… kind of awhile. But honestly, if that really bothers you, you probably need some hobbies. (But if you do have hobbies but still do like reading my blog when I feel … Continue reading
Spendin’ my fiftieth post blogging about a silly fantasy pet peeve.
Aren’t you glad you read my blog? Dear cover artists for fantasy novels with heroines who are supposed to be practical, self-reliant, and good role models, Dear authors who think that being seductive enough to get a man to grovel … Continue reading
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The only worthwhile people are the ones who love and respect school, you freak.
Firstly: Who thought up this crazy schedule? First a month of writing like crazy every day, with the grand finale of a week of 5,000 per night. And then it’s off the camp where I completely reverse my sleep schedule … Continue reading
Posted in doing something for yourself, freedoms, internet, pet peeves, school, sleep, stress, summer, Sun, wacky ranting
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Writing about twins.
So it turns out that I should read painfully terrible writing-related things over the internet more often, because it gives me good ideas for posts. This time, it was a character sheet for a set of twins. Yes, a SET … Continue reading
When I turn sixteen…
I’m already sixteen. But I wasn’t always. And for a couple years there, turning sixteen was a shiny beacon of light and happiness in an otherwise bleak and isolating world. Sorry, fifteen-year-olds. Was it my license? An awesome sweet … Continue reading
Pen names: how to not look like a complete idiot.
I thought I shouldn’t do another writing post so soon, but as I was browsing the internet, I came across a forum of people sharing pen names. And there were quite a few… interesting ones. So now I get to … Continue reading
Actual dialogue I have had with the internet.
I wanted to try my hand at making a cover for a story I’m working on, so went out to search for a stock photo of a teenage girl in a long black dress. That doesn’t sound so difficult, does … Continue reading
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