Ben Dykes

@abigail-m

Of course you did!!! You really helped me understand better how to outline this and plan out how I’m going to write it!! Thank you SO MUCH!!:D You’re posts are always beyond helpful!!

@gracie-j

Aww, of course!!:) You’ve helped me immensely with this novel, and I really can’t thank you enough!:) I’m honestly SO glad you like it. The…[Read more]

@daisy-torres Awesome!!

And, done! I wrote about ~350-400 words? (Some of them were notes to myself, which I had to take out of the actual draft, plus I started earlier than you, I think:P) My last line was: “While not quite on the same level as the fall of an entire civilization, the destruction of Isengard offers an interesting parallel to the…[Read more]

@daisy-torres If you’re still wanting to sprint, then sure!! I’ll be working on my thesis now until about 6:30 EST

@abigail-m

Thanks so much!! And yup, that’s the one:) I was hoping it wouldn’t be too… er, strange to have one of my side characters be a ghost, though she looks like a regular, human girl and talks like one, too, so I don’t think it would be too odd. And thank you!! I’m glad you’re feeling sympathy for her, and yes, she’s under a whole lot o…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Awww, you never need to thank me!!:) You can always count on me to be a dedicated The Snow Warrior fan!! *grins* And thank you for saying that!! It truly means more than you’ll ever know (that probably sounds very redundant by now, but I mean it every time!):D That would just be so interesting to write about XD I have a feeling Anto…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Awwwwwww, YAY!!!!!!!! GIRL I’M SO HAPPY YOU LIKE MY ILLUSTRATION!!!! I mean, it’s such an honor for me to hear that you think I did a good job!!! *internally screaming* YAY, I was hoping that’s how you envisioned her (I was SO nervous that I hadn’t portrayed her accurately!!), and OH MY GOODNESS YOU DON’T HAVE TO THANK ME BECAUSE THIS…[Read more]

@lewilliams

Awwww, THANK YOU so very much!!:) I very much appreciate your saying that, it means the absolute world to me (and my characters, of course:)!! And ditto, too–I’ve just adored reading snippets of The Drakesbanes and can’t wait to read the full shebang once it’s published!!:D And *sighs* fine, if you insist. I guess I could have a l…[Read more]

@scripter-of-kingdoms Ahhh, I see I see. I’ve yet to eat a gluten free bagel, though I know what you’re talking about there. (Gluten free hamburger buns are just…strange, for example.) Even regular bagels are kinda weird though, now that I’m thinking about it…

That’s so cool!! Best of luck with the July NaNo!!! I’m hoping to join in on the…[Read more]

@writerlexi1216 Your characters are so likeable!!! Seriously, Lexi, I really and truly love every single one I’ve met, and have no doubt that I’ll love all the ones I haven’t too:D And nO BE NICE TO PIRION STOP THAT

*grins* Why thank you! Reading your response really made me smile:) I’m glad you liked it!!! And hehe, you could say that Arvi and…[Read more]

@lewilliams

*frowns* Hmm… *scratches head, contemplating* Well, I suppose I could treat him nicely for a little while. But only for a little while. Until I think of another way to destroy his character even further. Yup, definitely not ideal. Awww, thank you!!! I often get worried my characters aren’t likable, so that means so much to hear y…[Read more]

@writerlexi1216 Aww, poor thing!! *snatches away Pirion and wraps him in a blanket* You can have him back when you decide to be nice. 😛 But yeah, brainwashing isn’t exactly ideal. Gosh, I love your characters so much

Heh, looks like you posted right before I did! I think you might like this excerpt–it’s from dear Arvi’s POV (though he’s c…[Read more]

Now for a bit of my own WIP, The Drakesbanes:

I heard a splashing noise and opened my eyes. Jamanuk was wading out towards me. “Now Arvi, I know you don’t remember me, but you will. The pittance inheritance your people call magic has proved invaluable to my designs. I would like my missing research back if it isn’t too much troubl…

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@lewilliams

Aww, thanks, Elizabeth!!! 😀 I normally monologue about Caira, so I thought it’d be interesting to write about my antagonist for a while. And YES, I KNOW. Unfortunately, things don’t get better after he becomes king. I mean, being brainwashed by his sister and uncle (whom he believed he could trust with his life) isn’t entirely ideal.…[Read more]

@lydia-s

Aww, thank you girl!!! <333 And *gasps* I LOVE yours!!! It’s just so interesting!!! And I adore dragons. What is your WIP about, if you don’t mind me asking? It sounds super amazing!

@nova21 Yes, this is such a great idea!!! And wow, thank you for sharing your excerpt!!! I’m so intrigued now–I love the style you have going in this–it’s so atmospheric. I’d love to read more if you ever decide to share it! Also is this why one of the potential titles for your WIP in the survey I took was “A Pair of Yellow S…[Read more]

@scripter-of-kingdoms Whoa, your drawing of Seo-jun looks incredible!!! How long did it take you to draw him?

Also, I was just reading your description of him, and now I have to know–why does he dislike bagels??

@gracie-j #youareverywelcome #pleasekeepmeinformedwhenyoureleasetheseretellingsbtw #imdyingtoreadthemnow #alsoimstartingapetitiontostartcommunicatingentirelythroughhashtags #thisiswaytoomuchfun #okayineedtostop

@abigail-m

Hey, so I realized I never answered one of your questions earlier about why Caira was so upset during the pre-avalanche scene. So, right before this, Caira has a meeting with a new character named Evie, who helps explain things for Caira a little more in-depth and helps her understand further what her ‘destiny’ is. Evie tells Caira…[Read more]

@gracie-j

I sincerely appreciate all of your help with this, Grace!! <3333 This whole new arc of Newton being an atheist-turned-Christian is still fairly new and not outlined, so you’ve really helped me figure out a lot of how I want to write it!! And also, thank you for switching the names! I like spoilers, but for Held Captive? I’d rather keep…[Read more]

@daisy-torrres

Thank you, girl!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!:) Yours were AMAZING!!

@issawriter7

Aww, thanks, Issa!!! <3333 That means so much to me!!! It’s from the POV from one of my antagonists (yes, I have multiple bad guys), so I thought it’d be interesting to share. THANK YOU!! <3333 And I just ADORED what you…[Read more]