Koshka

@koshka

When I was little I was super introverted (like I didn’t want to walk around church by myself, I was that shy). Now I do like having people around and getting a weekly dose of society lol 🤣

@koshka

Those two are my absolute favorite favorite characters of LotR. Admittedly I’ve only read the books, but that means I have a closer appreciation for what the author intended, right?

Yup. Technically you’re right. 😀

Sam is so wonderful, and I believe he’s the main character.

Wait, you really think Tolkien wrote Sam as the main cha…[Read more]

@kathleenramm @sarafini @koshka @godlyfantasy12

Let’s see . . .

My characters Christopher, Elena, Alexander, Cara, and maybe Briana are extroverts. Andrea, Michael, and Jade are introverts.

But sometimes a character changes throughout the book, you know? I’m more of an introvert myself, so it’s funny more of my characters are extroverts . . .

@koshka

Sam is so wonderful, and I believe he’s the main character.

I totally agree that Sam is the main character! (I haven’t seen the movies either 😂)

Sam could easily quote Francis in Men of Iron “If your neck is worth so little, mine if worth no more.” Suddenly imagining Sam as Frodo’s squire.  O.O

Yes!! You’ve read Men of Iron too? Isn’t…

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@koshka thank u!!!

@koshka

Ok! I’ll keep that in mind!

@freedomwriter76 @elishavet-pidyon @koshka

I made a board for the first book in my series!!!

@koshka

Great idea for a topic!! I’ll definitely be on this thread as I research more my Civil War idea!

@koshka

Thanks for the links!!! I’m checking them out. Sorry if it was a pain!

@koshka

It is wonderful fun! I’d recommend starting with your base layers (chemise drawers, corset, petticoats…all the ‘unmentionables’), that way you can get a feel for how the patterns and fabric work without worrying about messing something up. The base layers will be covered, so if the sewing looks awful no one will know. Also, all the outer l…

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@koshka

*Gasp* In our world? I did not see that coming. =O XD

Lol 🤣 idk if I want to include that or not. It would imply that a large number of us… um… died in a civil war sometime in our future? Not sure if I want to go there lol.

And yeah! I’ll probably eavesdrop here a bit 🙂

@koshka

Thanks for making this topic! I might check it every now and then to see what yall are talking about. My world is pretty much made up, so I get to make the history. I have a couple easter eggs in mind that might hint it is set in a future version of our world, but lol idk if I’ll include them.

I kinda wish I needed to do history research…[Read more]

@koshka

This is brilliant, thank you for the invitation.

I do historical sewing too. As of right now, I’m working on a lower class southern civil war reproduction. I’m still in the base layers, unfortunately.

But after this I want to do some Saxon kirtles and mantles SO BADLY. However, I think my biggest, farthest away, sewing dream is some…[Read more]

@koshka

Yes that’s it!!

Yes! I am working on my first actual kit, an American 1861 day dress (I have all but the dress itself and accessories done), but I love clothing history in general. The Edwardians had some beautiful creations. If you want to get into historical costuming, I’d love to help as much as I can! It can be a little daunting at f…

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Here is Chapter 2, for anyone who wants to read it. This is my first draft, to be clear, and I am looking for any feedback and critiques…[Read more]

@koshka

I have a book suggestion for you! Poland, A History by Adam Zamoyski. It would give you some background on Slavic tribes. However if you are leaning more towards the Rus tribes, then it might not be as helpful.

Do you do historical sewing? I am very interested in it and love Edwardian fashion (late 1800’s, early 1900’s). Civil War dress…[Read more]

@koshka

Thank you lots! This is going to be an amazing topic!

I am currently researching the 2014 conflict between Russia and Ukraine, because I want to get the backstory of what my characters went through.

@keilah-h
Cool!!

@koshka

Yes, I play violin!! I use the Essential Elements but my teacher is gonna start me on Suzuki soon.

@felicity

I’m learning Spanish right now. After I learn Spanish, I actually want to learn French next.

@freedomwriter76 @koshka @felicity

Thank you all sooooo much!!! All your tips and info are super helpful!! I’ll try to keep you all updated as the story progresses!

And @felicity

The theme will probably be forgiveness.