Ben Dykes

@abigail-m

Oh, good! My posts act weird sometimes and don’t show up… *sigh*

And of course! I agree–winter has so much potential writing material, and it’s just such an interesting season. It could be warm and cozy, or blizzard weather and frightening XD Wow, ten below? You must live in a cold climate! It usually doesn’t get below 10 degrees…[Read more]

@abigail-m

My post isn’t showing up here… did you get it, or should I repost? I don’t know why it’s so wonky 🙁

@abigail-m

I know! It’s such a temptation… *sigh* And it’s in such a convenient place, too… Haha, same here:) It’s one of those things that it’s super hard to explain, so you just say ‘It’s a writer thing’ and keep going XD Yes, I know! Caira uses her powers on Newton multiple times, and I’m just sitting there shaking my head and knowing…[Read more]

@kathleenramm Thank you! Maybe someday I’ll revisit that project–’twas a lot of fun to write the first time around.

All of those are excellent choices!! Now I want to rewatch HTTYD…I deeply regret not seeing any of the trilogy in theatres, but I was uncultured at the time, I suppose. I’ve wanted to start watching Studio Ghibli! My husband and…[Read more]

@kathleenramm What an interesting topic!! Though now I’m going to have to wrack my memory for the last book I read for fun… #Englishmajorlife

Okay, I think the last book I completed (or audiobook anyway) was Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn, which is a (sadly no longer canon) Star Wars. There were lots of things I really enjoyed about i…[Read more]

@abigail-m

*pauses* *glares at all caps button* Nope, I won’t give into the temptation… *puts entire book over all caps button* There we go. Yes, I know! Also, I’m really glad you’re writing hate-to-love as well, because now we can both talk about how frustrating fun it is! 😀 It makes me grin outlining those future scenes, because Caira would…[Read more]

@Abigail-m

It doesn’t seem like my post went through… did you still get it? Or should I re-post? Sorry about that!

@abigail-m

Of course!! And I enjoyed reading fangirling through it the second time even more than the first!! 🙂 Yes, me too! Maybe that’s why I only have two seasons in my world: autumn and winter. Hmm. I know, winter is definitely the most magical season, and it’s so much more interesting to read about than other seasons! Not to say anything…[Read more]

@mkfairygirl

Yes, me too!!! I know, this thing can be so wonky sometimes!! XD And OF COURSE!! I loved them, and honestly, I’d LOVE to know more about the story where these charries came from!! *sighs and still obsessing over your gorgeous character names* Sorry, I have a weakness for great character names.

And yes, I re-read those quotes again…[Read more]

@scripter-of-kingdoms

Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing, thanks for tagging me!! 🙂 I’ll do a world for now (would it be okay if I did a character later? Because this sounds super fun!) I’m not the best at describing things, so forgive me! By the way, if you needed me to describe a specific town/city in Aldova, I can do that, too.

Type:…[Read more]

@gracie-j

No problem!! *I tried refraining from the all caps button, but *sigh* it was just too good!* And thank you! Once this summer comes, I’m sure I’ll be back to reading more frequently 🙂

Haha, yes, he does! And yet I still keep thinking of ways to make him suffer more… sorry, my poor characters… Though, I guess that only makes the…[Read more]

@abigail-m

So thank you for the warning, but I just re-read everything and fangirled over your characters all over again!! I mean, seriously, this sounds like my kind of book, which I don’t say very often!! 🙂 You’ve crafted such an incredible, full-of-life world that sounds like such an interesting setting for a story (I adore winter themes) and…[Read more]

@abigail-m

So relatable… I spent over half my ‘writing time’ actually editing and not writing, which is why NaNo sounded super helpful to me. I can’t wait to start! 🙂 I’m really glad I have these tips (and quotes) as a prep, too!

@abigail-m

I know! It’s such a temptation! *takes deep breath* *moves finger away from all caps button* Of course! I think it sounds super interesting and not the typical romantic boat ride that you see all the time XD Oh, that’s so frustrating about writing hate-to-love romance… Newton and Caira won’t stop bickering and I’m just calmly sitting…[Read more]

@Abigail-m

Awww, THANK YOU! Really, all of your feedback makes me feel so warm inside and really makes me smile!! 🙂 I’m sooo happy you love it!! Aww, I feel so sorry for Filip! He seems like such a sweet character.

And *trying super hard not to write in all caps but failing miserably* THAT SCENE SOUNDS SO AMAZING!! *Whoops…* I absolutely love…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Exactly!! XD I feel like I have such an awkward relationship with my characters because, while I love them, I’m responsible for them suffering all the time… *sigh* But I guess that only makes the happy ending more happier, so it isn’t all terrible.

And no, it wasn’t messy at all! I understood it perfectly, and *gasps* I adore…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Of course!! Your posts are always helpful!! 🙂 Yay, finally I don’t have to edit all the time! *Whew!* That sounds bad, but I’m a nut when it comes to editing right after I type, so it feels good to ditch that for a while and focus on getting new words down instead. I’m glad you’re looking forward to it, too! I’m super optimistic about…[Read more]

@Abigail-m

I’m so very sorry it took me this long to reply, but I just finished reading this and this was absolutely wonderful advice! Thank you so much for compiling these tips for me, because, as a beginner, I’m accepting of any advice on how to survive my first NaNoWriMo. I loved every point!

And that was very reassuring to know that it’s…[Read more]

@gracie-j

Oooh, great! I did start the first chapter already, and… before I go on, let me just say OH MY GOSH GRACE YOU’RE SUCH A TALENTED WRITER! I seriously love everything about it so far, and please don’t take my lack of reading as a sign I haven’t enjoyed it. My schedule is really busy, that’s all. But I can’t wait to meet him 🙂

And…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Thank you!:) I know… my characters would hate me if they knew everything I’ve put them through… *sigh* but it’s for their own good in the end!

Whoa, that backstory is so interesting!! I had no idea that’s how (yikes, a wolf sounds intense)!! And I love the idea of the trials in order to become a warrior–I can just smell the…[Read more]