Ben Dykes

@hallie-jean Hahaha!! I haven’t gotten that far yet, so my the time I get there hopefully it’ll be out!!!

@nanisnook

First of all, I think that’s so brave of you to be posting your first three chapters!! 🙂 I know it can be scary to let other people see your work, and it’s totally normal to feel nervous about this (I know I did), but I would LOVE to read through your chapters!! I can already tell you’re such a talented writer. 😉 And I love fantasy…[Read more]

@lewilliams

I just now realized you mentioned you already liked some of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis’ works (and owned TWS), so sorry about that. XD. Also, I just remembered: if you ever want to try out a nonfiction book, you could look into The Writer’s Journey. It helps you structure your story, figure out character roles, and also touches on the T…[Read more]

@lewilliams

*grins cheekily* *rubs hands together* Oh goodness, thank you for beginning such a lovely (and helpful) topic! You’re not the only one racking the shelves for good books. XD Anyways, I’d love to help you out if I could with finding some book recommendations, my dear writing friend. 😉 Though, I think we have similar taste, so most of…[Read more]

@kathleenramm Awwwww, that’s such a cute story!!! I would love to read that short story one day, because it just sounds too perfect. (I love the phrase “spicing it up a bit with some ghosts” btw–that’s such a writerly mood. 😉 )

Well, I work in a library now, so I’m sure there will be lots of things that inspire my stories that I see there.…[Read more]

@elizabethcan Hello Elizabeth!! I’m…also Elizabeth.

*ahem* Anyway, welcome to the Kingdom of Pen!!! It’s so nice to meet you, and I hope you have a lovely time here. Now, for a few questions:

1. What’s your favorite cozy beverage? (Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, etc.)

2. When you aren’t writing or reading, what do you like to do for fun? (Do…[Read more]

@relia Yessss precioussss we loves new friendses gollum gollum

*ahem* Hello Relia!! I’m Elizabeth, and it’s so nice to meet you! I can tell we’re going to get along famously–I too am a tea enthusiast and do so appreciate having a Gollum-voice-using-person around. Also #formerlyhomeschooledpeopleunite, you know? 😛

When you aren’t writing, what…[Read more]

@typewriter77

Hi there! Welcome to the Kingdom of Pen! My name is Alexa, though everyone calls me Lexi, and I’m glad to be the very first to welcome you to our little community! Would you care for some coffee? Here you are. *gives coffee mug* Wow, those are some interesting genres to write in (they sound really fun)! Do you have a favorite genre…[Read more]

@gracie-j Oooh this looks so fun!!! I just started a new job, so no promises, but I maaaaaay try to throw my hat in the ring! Either way, I’m looking forward to reading the winner’s story! 😀

@hallie-jean They make a very good team as friends, but I decided…don’t hate me Fitz is a better romantic match for Sophie XD

@nanisnook

For me? I always put the scene in the parenthesis (perhaps tell what happens in a couple of sentences) and then just move on. If you’re feeling the urge to write the next scene, then totally go for it! I’ve found that writing the scenes I’m in the mood for helps me #1 stay motivated and not get bored with my story, and #2 write more…[Read more]

@sami-eastwood Hello Sami!! I’m Elizabeth, and it’s so very nice to meet you! Would you care for a cup of virtual tea? Or are you more of a virtual coffee person?

Eyy, a fellow twenty-something-er! *fistbump* And whoa, six years is a long time to be writing!

When you aren’t writing, what kind of things do you like to do for fun?

It’s so nice to…[Read more]

And then, my personal favorite, Isla Rowne:)

Here’s the one for Arya…

@abigail-m

Hey!! I know you mentioned wanting to see that artwork of Evie a while ago, so I thought I’d post it here and let you see it:) I also illustrated Arya as well as Newton and Caira’s daughter, Isla, so I hope you don’t mind if I share those as well!! Anyways, here’s Evie’s:

@kathleenramm

Awwh, thank you!! Yours sound very interesting as well!! 🙂

@kathleenramm

Amazing question! For me, I would choose these characters:

1. Alana, a huntress/reindeer shepherdess who is fond of archery and has a reindeer companion.

2. Caira, the heroine, fond of studying and reading, has telekinesis and an owl companion.

3. Newton, a former antagonist now turned scavenger/thief, has a raven for a…[Read more]