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Hello!
I’m LittleMissSunshine, AKA Evie.
Okay, to be honest, I’m just going to let you guys know: I’m REALLY excited to be here. I totally wasn’t checking my inbox obsessively to see if I’d got my account details yet😅. I still also have to figure that out though… I’m not great with tech lol.So hi! I’m an Orthodox Christian teen who loves to read, draw, listen to music, drink tea, pat cats, compile outfits, obsess over pretty things (flowers), and WRITE (duh). I’m drawn to the light and beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ in everyday life as well as in the epic battles in the unseen world. I hope one day to at least attempt to capture this in my writing.
I love writing fantasy most of all, fiction overall (I have some unfinished/barely started dystopian drafts, even some piddling romance somewhere I think, plus fanfiction. I love writing fanfiction for “after the story”, like what happened after the story ended officially?). My current WIP is a medieval fantasy. Here’s a quick blurb: In a medieval kingdom where the throne has long been empty and a war is on the horizon, the guilds exist as an outdated custom, created to serve the king and the one true God, and the stories of their legendary light-wielding powers have long been dismissed as myths (*quote time!* “And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth.” -Galadriel). ( I should probably mention that my favorite movies of all time are the Lotr movies and I adore the soundtrack) I will admit that’s it’s not very far along, but I think it’s the project I’ve been most devoted to since I started writing.
Again, really excited to be here, and looking forward to meeting you all!
In Christ,
Evie
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hi Evie! Nice to meet you. I’m HighScribe/Bridget, writer, reader, and draw-er. I love fantasy! And your blurb sounds cool!
I still also have to figure that out though… I’m not great with tech lol.
Neither am I. I don’t know what I’d do if it wasn’t for my dad XD
Questions for you:
What are your favorite books/authors?
What is your favorite kind of tea?
What do you like to draw? What do you like to draw with?
Do you like… coffee?
I’ll see you around!
Exit pursued by bear
Hello hello! I’m so glad you’ve gotten on KP at last!
I’m Ellette! I’m a published author if fantasy, dystopian, and Historical fiction for middle grade, YA, and adults. I am also the owner of a publishing company, a content editor, and an artist/graphic designer.
What are some of your top favorite books?
If you could pick to spend a week with one of your characters, who would it be, and why?
What fantasy weapon would you like to own?
So glad to have you!
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
Bridget: hiiiii!!
My favorite books:-Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
-The Blood of Kings series by Jill Williamson (the prequel series is my personal favorite of hers, the Kinsman Chronicles, but it does have more mature themes – still Christian though!)
-Twilight (pls don’t judge me it’s a rly good binge read)
-The Mirror Visitor series by Christelle Dabos
-romance authors: Alexandra Moody, Lynn Painter, and Melanie Dickerson
-I have HUGE respect for Brandon Sanderson, my fave magic system is Mistborn’s Allomancy, but I need to lock in and actually finish series😅
-The Hunger Games is my fave dystopia (new movie anyone?!)
-The Betsy-Tacy series by Maud Hart Lovelace, based off of real-life experiences of everyday life in the early 1900s
My favorite kind of tea is English Breakfast, and before you yell at me that that’s so boring, trust, I have REALLY good English Breakfast tea.
I like to draw people: characters mostly. I draw with pencil and paper, but I’m looking into digital art. Any advice would be much appreciated on that front!
🙂↔️No coffee. Perhaps one day. Maybe I shall try it out… with copious amount of sugar and add-ons – hellooo Starbucks!
Sorry idk how to do the block reply sort of thing and I have no idea if I tagged this right, but yeah. Tech stuff again😅
Ellette: hello!
What are your books and publishing company? Can I find your art online?
My die-hard favorite books would be Anne of the Island and Rilla of Ingleside even though it makes me cry, the high school and post-high school set books of Betsy-Tacy. Fantasy: Kinsman Chronicles.
If I could spend a week with one of my characters… oof all right. Probably Ilaria. She’s quite a bit like me😅 I think we’d have a lot of fun, since she’s outspoken yet bright, and loves music and beautiful things (think compiling playlists together and looking at sunsets). If I wanted to have a sit-down talk about intellectual or theological matters, I’d pick Enid, but Alex would also be interesting.
Fantasy weapon hehehe ok. I don’t actually have a ton of experience with fantasy weapons in books proper, but a Harry Potter wand would be lovely – I kinda have a Hermione mindset about schoolwork (Wingardium Leviosa). Or something from Percy Jackson, like Riptide or Annabelle’s invisibility hat, a plain everyday object that actually has a lot of power.
So glad to meet you both!
In Christ,
Evie
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
It’s nice to meet you. :] Always good to see a new face.
I’m REALLY excited to be here. I totally wasn’t checking my inbox obsessively to see if I’d got my account details yet😅.
Are you a stalker? XD Just kidding. Hehe… I was the same. I’m sorry if there was a delay because we couldn’t set up new accounts for a while.
What sort of music do you enjoy? And when you compile outfits, what sort of aesthetic are you drawn to? (If you have weird music and fashion interests, trust me, it’s impossible to weird me out at this point.)
Oh, and I’m Whaley. Obviously. I’m beginning to wonder why I keep introducing myself like this, because my name is right there. I love world-building, funky music, collecting old trinkety things, cool history stuff, all that lovely rot.
If you ever need help brainstorming or editing, feel free to tag me! I like editing and beta reading in my free time if I have the time. (And if you ever want to chat about anything, I offer my services.)
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Hello, Evie! It’s nice to meet you. I’m new here as well. As of last week, I believe. School’s been so busy I can’t keep up with my own life timeline, lol. My name is QuicksilverWyvern (though you can just call me Quicksilver or Wyvern, I don’t mind) and I like to write mostly epic fantasy with hints of other genres. I also have a ridiculous amount of other hobbies, though I’m definitely not equally great at all of them, lol! My dream job is to be an author and eventually a business-owner.
Your synopsis sounds cool! Love the Galadriel quote. Lotr is one of my favorite movies of all time as well. Undoubtedly my favorite trilogy. Can’t wait to see you around on here!
Now here are some questions:
1. What is your dream fantasy-style home? Not necessarily from a specific book or movie, but just in general, like a palace, cave, secret bunker, or something like that. Feel free to go into detail!
2. What is your favorite vibe for a book to be? Like, the general feeling the environment and story gives you. Whimsical, epic, dystopian, regal, etc.
3. What (in your opinion) is the best line you have ever written?
There once was a snail who was depressed and would do anything for his girlfriend. Didn't end well.
Hello to another Rilla of Ingleside fan! We’re so excited you are here too!
I’m Elishavet around here. I write a smattering of things from poetry and short stories to a YA epic that’s on the backburner. Currently, I write mostly nonfiction (college essays) and a rustic/high fantasy inspired by Norse/Irish culture, Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, and the Silmarilion, called Songs in Starlight.
I’m also beginning a freelance illustrating business and am always up for an art discussion whether it’s about past artists, current art struggles (hands for instance.), or little victories.
Your WIP sounds fascinating! I love what I can tell of its “texture.” Light weilding should always be legendary and never just a myth. Same with truth.
And here are some AskTheNewbieQuestions:
Do socks belong on chair feet?
Which do you connect with better, Narnia or Middle Earth?
What would happen if Walter actually survived the war?
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Still a ChaosGremlin™ on the inside.
Greetings and welcome! I write middle-grade fantasy, youth fiction, and a smattering of poetry. I’m also a historical clothing/culture nerd, hand-crafting enthusiast, and full-time university student (which makes it a little difficult to keep up with the other stuff, but alas. Tis my life.).
My current WIP is about a book-loving boy, a begrudging elderly faerie, a bit of magic glass, and the wild world that threatens them all…among other things. Such as cookies. Oh, and an accidental prophecy. But that part’s not very important.
Time for some Ask-The-Newbie questions!
- If you could ride a dragon for a day, or own a horse for life, which would it be?
- Do Jellybeans qualify as food?
A cup of tea is cheaper than therapy.
Yes! You can find everything online! Here is the publishing company : h ttps://wildhorsepublishing.net/
(Delete the space between the “h” and “t”. One thing you will learn fast is KP hates links, lol)
Here is my art and graphic designing: h ttps://wildhorsepublishing.net/ellette-g-ulmer-illustrations [and] h ttps://wildhorsepublishing.net/ellette-g-ulmer-cover-art
Books that make you cry are the best! basically all my favorites make me cry.
Oh I like the sound of those characters!
Here is my author’s page which has all my published books listed: h ttps://wildhorsepublishing.net/ellette-g-ulmer
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
Are you a stalker? XD Just kidding. Hehe… I was the same. I’m sorry if there was a delay because we couldn’t set up new accounts for a while.
What would you do if I said I was a stalker? jkjk no, I actually applied a year ago and I’d kind of given up hope that it would be responded to, so surprise happy surprise when I checked my inbox!
What sort of music do you enjoy?
I have three main categories: alt, pop, ballad/instrumental/soundtrack. My alt preferences are Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco, pop artists like Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, One Direction, One Republic, Rihanna (I lean towards 2000s-2010s), and the last category is artists like Howard Shore (LoTR!) and other movie soundtracks, especially for writing, Orthodox chants, and ballad-wise, Loreena McKennitt. My Christian music listening is kind of spread across those genres-wise.
And when you compile outfits, what sort of aesthetic are you drawn to? (If you have weird music and fashion interests, trust me, it’s impossible to weird me out at this point.)
I really love whimsical elegance overall, with a definite retro lean, so when I dress up, sometimes I’ll wear slacks and a cute top/sweater with booties or fun sneakers, or a dress (a lot of the time with flowers on it) that is still elegant but like fun colors – I’m not huge on beige lol. Casual wear, I still try and maintain elegance, to be honest, so cardigans and sweaters with jeans are my go-to. I do have a little cottage core leaning too. What about you? What does funky music listening consist of? And respect for old trinkets, old pretty things are peak.
If you ever need help brainstorming or editing, feel free to tag me!
I’ll keep that in mind, especially since I struggle to sit down and actually world-build, so thanks 😀 lovely to meet you!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hello hello, it’s lovely to meet another newbie! I need to go to all y’all’s introduction discussions.
School’s been so busy I can’t keep up with my own life timeline, lol.
*nods solemnly* Real,very real
I like to write mostly epic fantasy with hints of other genres. I also have a ridiculous amount of other hobbies, though I’m definitely not equally great at all of them, lol! My dream job is to be an author and eventually a business-owner.
Awesome! Your genre combo sounds super cool, especially since you’re combining epic fantasy, which is already erm… epic, with sub-genres so… super epic! I would love to read some of your work sometime. What are your other hobbies? And what kind of business would you like to own?
Love the Galadriel quote. Lotr is one of my favorite movies of all time as well. Undoubtedly my favorite trilogy. Can’t wait to see you around on here!
Yayyyy! Me too!
What is your dream fantasy-style home? Not necessarily from a specific book or movie, but just in general, like a palace, cave, secret bunker, or something like that. Feel free to go into detail!
Heheheheh ok: I haven’t though about this before, but since I am now, I’d say somewhere in a forest (with NO ticks) probably on the edge of a forest, near a lake (potentially with a castle whose king and queen I’m very good friends with and where I attend balls at). I love sunlight in forests but I also love rain, so either way, ginormous windows are a must. There also must be cats and a lovely large tea cabinet and a fireplace and potentially a fire pit out back. And rooms for guests: my family and friends. And a library, with windows seats and cushy armchairs and two stories in height. Lots of color, but probably lots of white walls to maximize light, so more pops of color. I would also love a balcony and maybe a widow’s walk. A porch with rocking chairs and a swing, with hanging baskets of flowers, and a cobbled pathway leading to a fun-colored door, and a little garden. Overall vibe: cozy, elegant maximalism, and a little bit of cottage core.
What is your favorite vibe for a book to be? Like, the general feeling the environment and story gives you. Whimsical, epic, dystopian, regal, etc.
Regal, I’d say, and epic. I love sweeping tales, and as much I love whimsy, I prefer it in small sweet moments that somehow heighten the epic aspects.
What (in your opinion) is the best line you have ever written?
I really cannot say: but I’ll give you two of my favorites.
This is what my character Enid said when someone asked why she still believed in God after so many troubles. Her quotation is from C.S. Lewis, admittedly not medieval, but I adore it, and it goes really well with her mindset.
” ‘A wise man, a scrivener of sorts, once said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” Because it is risen, and because He is risen,” Enid leaned forward, “I can see the light in this world, everything that is good, noble, and true. And because I see the light, I know that no darkness lasts. For the sun will always, always shine again. So I intend never to fall into that darkness twice.’ ”
2: this came as a result of a book I was reading in English and watching Saving Private Ryan – weird combo, but yeah. I envision this line as an encouragement to soldiers by a commander after a hard loss.
” ‘We can’t live for them. I’ve never believed that. We cannot live for them because we do not have the individual beautiful souls God made only for them. But we can live because of them. If you think about it, we all live because of someone. If we begin to live like it – that’s when you act for them, for their sacrifice.”
Oh, and a potential romance subplot line.
“You are very unpredictably lovely.”
Looking forward to seeing you around the forum!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
What would you do if I said I was a stalker?
I would be flattered but also concerned. Hehe.
Panic! At The Disco
They have that album called Pretty Odd that I like! I’ve only listened to some of it though. They touched on baroque pop, which is sick. I love baroque pop.
Loreena McKennitt
Oh yeeaah! I just looked her up. I remember who that is.
sometimes I’ll wear slacks
A pair of well-fitted slacks are the greatest thing on earth and no one can convince me otherwise. More comfortable than jeans and look so neat and stylish. Just that and a sweater, and you’re set.
What about you?
I have several pairs of wide-legged floral-printed denims. Usually wear those with cream blouses or sweaters. I also love anything brick red. With winter coming on, three different trenchcoats and a fuzzy hot pink shacket. XD I’ve had my eye on a heavier vintage look, but I’d have to thrift a whole three-piece suit, which is practically impossible. Sigh…
I dressed like a hobo up until a couple years ago. Did you ever have a phase where you could not wrap your brain around fashion? It took me a while to see the appeal of it.
What does funky music listening consist of?
Cosmo Sheldrake, AURORA, Sleep Token, some rock, theremin music (often Grégoire Blanc), Miracle Musical, Caravan Palace and any of the better electro-swing artists, choral classics, oldies from 1910-50s, liminal-space-ish albums (like plunderphonics) from various artists.
My Christian music listening is kind of spread across those genres-wise.
I don’t listen to much Christian music (outside of a couple things) because I haven’t seen much stylistic range. Maybe there’s something there for me. Who would you recommend?
lovely to meet you!
A pleasure too!
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This is what my character Enid said
Heeyyy, we both have a character named Enid! That’s so cool!
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Hello to another Rilla of Ingleside fan!
Yayyyy! Hello, wonderful to meet you as well!
rustic/high fantasy inspired by Norse/Irish culture, Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, and the Silmarilion, called Songs in Starlight.
Would LOVE to read! I love Irish/Norse culture and their Celtic vibes. I have never read the Silmarilion or LoTR (shame on me, right?) but I love the movies so very much. Why Ephesians, out of curiosity? And I love the name!
Your WIP sounds fascinating! I love what I can tell of its “texture.” Light weilding should always be legendary and never just a myth. Same with truth.
Thank you! And I agree, even if light wielding isn’t visible, the light of Christ is powerful and legendary.
Do socks belong on chair feet?
Depends on the chair. If the chair is dainty – ruffled socks. If it’s fancy – cable knit. But only if the chairs are in the right room for socks.
Which do you connect with better, Narnia or Middle Earth?
Middle Earth. Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, men, and Eagles in a sweeping epic? But I also really need to read beyond The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, so maybe it’ll change. I really love LoTR though.
What would happen if Walter actually survived the war?
He would marry Una, and continue to write beautifully, but it would be sadder and with more gravitas, which would sadden Anne even as she realizes how much he’s grown up, and of course Rilla would help him with the horrors he experienced. Btw, it’s Walter’s last letter that always makes me cry.
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
More comfortable than jeans and look so neat and stylish. Just that and a sweater, and you’re set.
True words. I would love one day, when I have an actual job, to wear outfits with vintage elegance that slacks naturally have. Office chic lol
I have several pairs of wide-legged floral-printed denims. Usually wear those with cream blouses or sweaters. I also love anything brick red. With winter coming on, three different trenchcoats and a fuzzy hot pink shacket. XD I’ve had my eye on a heavier vintage look, but I’d have to thrift a whole three-piece suit, which is practically impossible. Sigh…
I WANT A TRENCH COAT SO BAD WDYM YOU HAVE 3?! I love the combo that you described of cream tops with flower print jeans *heart eyes* and respect for the brick red – I don’t have anything in that color, but now I’m curious. Any tips for thrifting? And do you like steampunk? The three-piece suit suggests you might.
Did you ever have a phase where you could not wrap your brain around fashion?
… yes *cries* especially with hair. I have wavy hair now, but I used to treat it like it was still straight… not a good look. And now I don’t wear a uniform, I can fully wear outfits to school I like, but I’m scared to think what I would have worn a few years ago.
Cosmo Sheldrake, AURORA, Sleep Token, some rock, theremin music (often Grégoire Blanc), Miracle Musical, Caravan Palace and any of the better electro-swing artists, choral classics, oldies from 1910-50s, liminal-space-ish albums (like plunderphonics) from various artists.
Will look up. I love 1950s fashion btw
I don’t listen to much Christian music (outside of a couple things) because I haven’t seen much stylistic range. Maybe there’s something there for me. Who would you recommend?
I love Skillet (hard rock, which I don’t generally listen to, but it’s good), NEEDTOBREATHE (kinda alt), Lauren Daigle and Casting Crowns for more slow steady songs, Jenna Raine and Max McNown have a few Christian songs (they’re more country leaning), and more pop-wise, Allison Eide, Brandon Heath, for KING & COUNTRY. I need to do some more exploration myself, but that’s what I’ve got.
We both have a character named Enid? Awesome! I love the name so much. What’s your character’s personality?
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