Kingdom Pen | bethanys.inky.roses | Activity https://kingdompen.org/members/bethanysinkyroses/activity/ Activity feed for bethanys.inky.roses. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:47:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e42d6061d707b1fc2adb07693e6145b0 bethanys.inky.roses's profile was updated https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/96862/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 21:24:44 -0500 0 2673f55189dc5a6a5a5cda8392d2c302 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic I'm New Here in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/im-new-here/page/3/#post-59745 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:55:10 -0500 @bella-d MY GIRLL IS HERE!!!!

In other words, hi Bella! 😀

]]> 013f370068c32f6f14ccafa3c7377847 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic The Semi-Grand Return of the Ink Rose in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/the-semi-grand-return-of-the-ink-rose/#post-58447 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 03:53:48 -0500 Hey yourself! @kate-flournoy

Trompette de la Mort! You HAVE been active, @dekreel ! *long beady stare* Thou wilt merge into another Chosen One before I have reached me Knight’s status. (Does anyone know how to *actually* talk medieval slang…?)

Awww, thanks, Dekkie. (Can I call you that?) I love my name too.

Well, long story short, I love…[Read more]

]]> 785c17211d1fe5e8785ab7831586ba0f bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic The Semi-Grand Return of the Ink Rose in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/the-semi-grand-return-of-the-ink-rose/#post-58273 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:22:52 -0500 Does anyone know Cindy’s tag, by the way? 😐

]]> d0f3aca760f7b2a2506ace569192e95b bethanys.inky.roses started the topic The Semi-Grand Return of the Ink Rose in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/the-semi-grand-return-of-the-ink-rose/ Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:21:47 -0500 Ah yes. The famous re-introduction, which has now become customary for those bumbling henchmen who say hello, hang out in the forum for a bit, and disappear.

I’ve been a part of the KP forum for perhaps nine months. I absolutely love the site. But I vanished off the face of the kingdom about three months ago. I kept meaning to return, but…[Read more]

]]> 3218385a311e519d83570a8cd1d03925 bethanys.inky.roses's profile was updated https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/65098/ Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:00:58 -0500 0 ab31c3c65704138cbc1dedf6e4191a6b bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic It's a Life or Death Question: Let's Spread About Surviving NaNoWriMo in the forum Stewards of the Pen http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/its-a-life-or-death-question-lets-spread-about-surviving-nanowrimo/#post-48217 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:03:54 -0400 @daeus Thanks. I think I’ll start a new brainstorm topic sometime soon, then, and ask people to subscribe so they are notified. 😉

]]> a798788be55477f9acc690ef5ed5b247 bethanys.inky.roses started the topic It's a Life or Death Question: Let's Spread About Surviving NaNoWriMo in the forum Stewards of the Pen http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/its-a-life-or-death-question-lets-spread-about-surviving-nanowrimo/ Fri, 13 Oct 2017 22:33:10 -0400 “Greetings, fellow enlargers of the reach of the Kingdom!” The eerie voice tickles your ear, and you whirl round…to see no one.

“The Lady with all the questions has…not a question, but a Challenge.

As you very well know, in a few short weeks writers all over the country will either pull a pantser or a planner and use the small amount of time…[Read more]

]]> ae9ab93ce7aa48d21ba4a5e6453aa55f bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Brainstorm Help: Supervolacoes, ravens, and ping pong balls in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/brainstorm-help-supervolacoes-ravens-and-ping-pong-balls/#post-47905 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:54:19 -0400 @daeus Yes yes yes! That is what I want. Okay…..I can’t wait to start outlining this now!

]]> d0660f98d4c2e5038329b9ae6a68214f bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Brainstorm Help: Supervolacoes, ravens, and ping pong balls in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/brainstorm-help-supervolacoes-ravens-and-ping-pong-balls/#post-47806 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:55:07 -0400 @mark-kamibaya @kate-flournoy @daeus You guys are the best. Thanks. I really needed some brutally honest feedback.
Okay, I was definitely wondering about the genre-mixing. I’ll see what I can do about real animals with intelligent-seeming attacks. (Daeus, I find it creepy that you almost nailed my original idea to a T. Like even that scene you…[Read more]

]]> b20a547991bef05c3d391758d7ad6e83 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Brainstorm Help: Supervolacoes, ravens, and ping pong balls in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/brainstorm-help-supervolacoes-ravens-and-ping-pong-balls/#post-47768 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:57:38 -0400 Anyone know Sierra’s and Cindy’s tags? I thought I knew them but obviously not.

]]> 6ba5b569fd50c2fac917b4193d99f30b bethanys.inky.roses started the topic Brainstorm Help: Supervolacoes, ravens, and ping pong balls in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/brainstorm-help-supervolacoes-ravens-and-ping-pong-balls/ Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:56:42 -0400 Hello KPFers!
I’ve been steadily trying to plan a story that has stayed in my mind for years (quite an accomplishment on its part) and is just roaring to be let out. Could you let me know two things: on a brutally honest scale of 1-very boring to 10-I would stay up all night reading that!!!!, does this interest you? What are some potential…[Read more]

]]> 3416a9fe636ce35300fc435673edb95f bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi fellow KaPeeFers!!! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-fellow-kapeefers/page/2/#post-46145 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:56:39 -0400 @mariposa @the-real-kapeefer I second the motion.

]]> c759358e4d96d30ae7ea403694ddca90 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi fellow KaPeeFers!!! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-fellow-kapeefers/page/2/#post-46144 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:55:38 -0400 @the-real-kapeefer Seeing as how your tag states you are a fan of Kingdom Pen, and further, implies you are the truest, “most real” fan, it would hardly be a smart move to decimate the kingdom, which occurrence would certainly follow an assasination. I was thinking of a more peaceful approach: start from scratch and ally with the existing kingdom.

]]> f02b14bf4a33331c209eba5ddaae8307 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi fellow KaPeeFers!!! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-fellow-kapeefers/page/2/#post-46139 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:05:37 -0400 @the-real-kapeefer I have some actually serious questions for you. Would you ever consider starting your own YouTube channel, separate from Kingdom Pen? You really should think about it, Daniel. You’ve been a good bumbling henchmen and sidekick, but everyone wants to be the main character at some point. Just a thought. 😉
Also, since you’re…[Read more]

]]> 09b1c4ad33994166cd3024bcf0e7d52c bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic For all who love speculative fiction in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/for-all-who-love-speculative-fiction/#post-45680 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:41:23 -0400 Also, I just “met” Kara Swanson through the YWW-I can’t wait to hear what she (and everyone) has to say!! 😊

]]> 95a65e013ae2a11b44ce2891eebd885d bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic For all who love speculative fiction in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/for-all-who-love-speculative-fiction/#post-45679 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:39:10 -0400 Yippee! I signed up as soon as the email came. 😊

]]> e4a9384082782483be85bc4708324f00 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hello, Kingdom Writers! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-kingdom-writers/page/2/#post-45484 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:29:46 -0400 @livylynn Welcome! I’m so glad to meet you! Do you have a WIP?

]]> 9f31f43fd383a7ca92963a87f333659a bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hey, hi, hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hi-hello/page/2/#post-45346 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:12:46 -0400 Oh, I didn’t see you had answered my other questions! My bad. 😉 What kind of dog do you have?

]]> 8fc37d4062790551dd5d69a2b050bf9b bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hey, hi, hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hi-hello/page/2/#post-45343 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:08:41 -0400 @sage-g I love the vibe of The Endurance! Plus, the story behind it is amazing. We were listening to a Your Story Hour production on Shackleton when it came out, so it was especially memborable.

]]> 3c527b3f72737d34f7906bebd8c5603c bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hey, hi, hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hi-hello/#post-45325 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:33:56 -0400 @sage-g Oooo-you listen to Adam Young’s scores? Which is your favorite?

]]> 3cdbae34e2e5bcfcac275b7cc7807e8d bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hey, hi, hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hi-hello/#post-45324 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:32:54 -0400 @sage-g @kate-flournoy @daeus How did we forget such an important item?!

]]> 62eef5274a99281a22b8ead824ce6673 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hey, hi, hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hi-hello/#post-45315 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:21:28 -0400 @sage-g It’s so nice to meet you! I love your profile picture. It reminds me of an almost perfect afternoon I spent sketching and writing on Lake Yellowstone.
Do you have any siblings?

]]> c4d8f5ea57b3e42200abce968c811367 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/5/#post-44854 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:44:14 -0400 @dragon-snapper I agree!!!! I think it should be sent to every new member as a welcome. Maybe not right away. Maybe after their twenty-fifth forum post.

]]> f00e422372afba3d6de9ee3f3ecc9085 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44850 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:41:35 -0400 On an entirely different note, how can I get my tag added to the “list” ya’ll use when announcements are made? @aratrea @daeus
(Sorry for tagging you guys so much today!!!)

]]> 2d89574d7afb1974c49ccef90bc3fcf5 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44848 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:39:38 -0400 Black ink of a rose (invisible until lighted with a candle made from the elusive waxflowers) may be helpful in the event someone @kate-flournoy @dragon-snapper stages an uprising…contact me for details on how to procure this useful product.

]]> 315247561ada53596c4e019737a1934d bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44843 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:37:11 -0400 @winter-rose Well, if the king hasn’t technically been crowned…
@kate-flournoy @dragon-snapper @daeus

]]> faae5da46d6366d3ac4bd2000122e044 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44833 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:19:18 -0400 Also I really like the social media buttons on the top. I never knew ya’ll had a Spotify. I’m loving the KP Victory playlist! (Also it is cool to know somebody else loves Color Therapy!)

]]> 1be783c66395f9668c09e1a86abd98d5 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44832 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:14:01 -0400 @aratrea @daeus Okay, as I have snooped around the new site, I did notice one thing: the “trending” page currently features some several-year-old posts. I’m assuming this is supposed to be the “most clicked/most popular” pages/posts/whatever. Just wanted to let you know in case it is an issue. 🙂
*eats the last piece of chocolate cake* Whoops.…[Read more]

]]> 23de8d25992fc7026703cec0a11f7f77 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/4/#post-44830 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:03:48 -0400 @dragon-snapper Aha, makes sense! Thank you, O Chosen One!

]]> eff231e1999e6123692186873fb35df2 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic New Website Party! in the forum Announcements http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/new-website-party/page/3/#post-44823 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:55:32 -0400 @aratrea *bubbles over with joy* *thrills* This is wonderful! Even better than I’d dared to hope! Thank you SO MUCH for the friendliness to my mobile device. Not that he ever sense a cold shoulder, but he did have a strange sensation he was a little too slow for the fast pace of life in the Kingdom of the Pen. 😀
Question: what defines a person’s…[Read more]

]]> 0d7e86010fac5026249d2cd63135d7f6 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Discussion for Video Two: The Importance of Theme in the forum Discussion Questions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/discussion-for-video-two-the-importance-of-theme/page/3/#post-44822 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:55:08 -0400 @aratrea Pride and Prejudice, yes. It was amazing and lovely and perfect, but…it just failed to touch me on a heart level. It certainly taught me the dangers of sassing rich guys (and anyone for that matter) though!
I’ve never heard of the Death of Ivan Ilyich… *goes to reserve at library*
I’m actively seeking to read deep classics that will…[Read more]

]]> cc4589d91f075cc178f28f1a9938f38f bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Discussion for Video Two: The Importance of Theme in the forum Discussion Questions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/discussion-for-video-two-the-importance-of-theme/page/2/#post-44318 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:35:33 -0400 I suppose I should add that as I’ve matured, I’ve sought to read more classic literature. But I haven’t yet read a classic that has touched me on that deep of a level. Hopefully that can be remedied! 😛

]]> bc145605b278201d396a87e022c4ce0b bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Discussion for Video Two: The Importance of Theme in the forum Discussion Questions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/discussion-for-video-two-the-importance-of-theme/page/2/#post-44317 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:32:14 -0400 @aratrea Growing up, the entire Anne of Green Gables series changed my perspective on life in many ways and on many levels. I know perhaps they aren’t perfect from a plot point of view, but I love them. Also, The Sign of the Beaver, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and The Bronze Bow, all by Elizabeth George Speare all taught me a great deal. And…[Read more]

]]> ff1a2ee7e1ee9bdac122833f56270d24 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Discussion for Video Two: The Importance of Theme in the forum Discussion Questions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/discussion-for-video-two-the-importance-of-theme/page/2/#post-44251 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:31:25 -0400 @aratrea @daeus Theme is exciting because it is how stories impact lives. Fiction has changed me. I want to learn how to create stories that can do that for others. 🙂

]]> 877842e1fbf53cf33dce985753e4bd12 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Discussion for Video One: Introduction in the forum Discussion Questions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/discussion-for-video-one-introduction/page/3/#post-44249 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:28:45 -0400 @aratrea @daeus I’m hoping to lay the foundation for a lifelong study of theme. 😀 Also, I hope to learn how to properly use stories to teach and delight. As opposed to pounding readers over the head with a peppermint stick. 😛

]]> 9f09bd20d2e85e6b80103d89be981444 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Salutations! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/salutations/#post-43865 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:25:07 -0400 @Glitter-Ocelot Greetings! We haven’t an ocelot around here, much less a beglittered one. So welcome, o furry one!
Do you know @josiahdeboer in real life?

]]> 1cf051969d5640db7cfcf79a50f14e80 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Writers' Corner #9 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-9/page/7/#post-43795 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:28:49 -0400 Also, @catwing Sadly, it is getting late and I must turn off my computer and rest. But here are some cookies for you. 🙂

]]> 918d68ecd11380973f604943f1f98262 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Writers' Corner #9 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-9/page/7/#post-43793 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:26:28 -0400 @catwing *grins at ink flying in all directions* You are relatively new, right? I think I read your intro post but I was busy that day and unfortunately didn’t get to say hi. I’m really glad you are here! Kingdom Pen is awesome, isn’t it?

]]> 9a48240a1f28f80013a1c504f744bd80 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Writers' Corner #9 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-9/page/6/#post-43789 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:09:20 -0400 @salome01w4g @catwing @seekjustice I’m editing! 😉 It’s been a while but the Inky Rose is here to splatter you all with black drops of inspiration.

]]> d0d0a60334922ce447eb57a537052d12 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/page/5/#post-43760 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:55:22 -0400 @theacornman I was forced into doing drama and discovered I loved it. You get to experience a character in a whole new way-you *become* them. You have to know every intimate detail about them. To this day, I act out my character’s emotions when I am trying to determine how to describe what they are feeling.
At the same time, I understand that…[Read more]

]]> 6be3f65beb045916454e705589da00b6 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/page/5/#post-43757 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:50:59 -0400 @aratrea Don’t worry- we’ll be glad to have it whenever it comes. I’m sure that the wait will be good for us-patience, you know, is always a virtue. 🙂 Maybe you could do a special Christmas bundle of books and mini-courses at the end of November.

]]> 09c3c71344ed8a13dea8c9dd73788061 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/page/5/#post-43751 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:39:43 -0400 @theacornman Oooo, sequels! Fun fun fun. All the best on persevering. I don’t know when it is releasing, but Kingdom Pen has a lovely and immensely helpful ebook on time management for Christian authors that has really given me perspective. I would highly reccomend it. @daeus @aratrea @sarah-spradlin Do you know when it is coming out?
Hmmm, well,…[Read more]

]]> 211adff41495ef85441825c7b52c5f77 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/page/3/#post-43724 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:58:54 -0400 @theacornman Sounda like great fun!! I’ve always been attracted to characters struggling deeply morally and emotionally. 🙂 Do you have a climax determined?
Yes, I’m really excited! Yes, there are no alternate races or magic or new worlds or portals-not because I’m against those but because they just don’t belong in this story. I do plan on…[Read more]

]]> 25aecab83f488315923222d9c93deaa0 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/page/2/#post-43658 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:02:03 -0400 @theacornman My novel is about a girl’s fight for joy and hope. I wouldn’t say it is classic fantasy, but that is the closest main genre. I’m having lots of fun characterizing the villains and doing research for the setting (a supervolcano.)
What is your MC like in your novel?

]]> 142b019f97884de089cb963617df77e6 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Hi in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-3/#post-43641 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:14:00 -0400 Salutations, @theacornman Welcome! 😀 How did you find Kingdom Pen? In my very unbiased opinion, it is the bestistest place on the Internet.
What is your novel about? I’m currently working on my first novel too. 😉

]]> 1fe9c557f1a19e0316efd83a5149c45d bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Preview of the New KP Website in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/preview-of-the-new-kp-website/page/2/#post-43344 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:54:45 -0400 @aratrea How did I miss this??!!!!! I’m so excited I think I’ll throw a party! The new design is so sleek and as you said, more elegant. I remembered a rumor saying something regarding a mobile friendly site. I’m beyond thrilled to hear it is coming to fruition!! I am one of those daily mobile users.

Ooo! This will be another thing I can Spread…[Read more]

]]> 09cfc8c1ea0d49b1b39ce8e0046f3099 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Awkward hello in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/awkward-hello-2/#post-43316 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:22:29 -0400 @Lady-PenDragon Glad to meet you! 😉 What is your favorite character from your current project like?

]]> 19bc06c2bc343f0586885c90e6f28d37 bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Writing Mentors in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writing-mentors/#post-43295 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 02:27:45 -0400 @aratrea @anne-of-lothlorien I agree, it sounds like a really good potential initiative! 😀

]]> 76e488f2f63eac0698a7bfd80396eeab bethanys.inky.roses replied to the topic Writing Mentors in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writing-mentors/#post-43261 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:24:06 -0400 @aratrea Ooooh, that sounds like a great idea! I hope y’all end up doing it. I think that is definitely something that would bless young writers.
My mentor and I correspond over email and sometimes PM. I wish we could meet in person, but she lives many states away.
We just started, so nothing super concrete yet with timing. However, I try to be…[Read more]

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