Kingdom Pen | Merie Shen | Mentions https://kingdompen.org/members/merieshenanigans/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Merie Shen. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:47:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ac86a6d58d21555add6c8889cc03094c AbigailHarder replied to the topic Hello in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-19/#post-92558 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:09:00 -0500 @merieshenanigans

Hey Merie,

I was super happy to find you on here, lol! I am super excited to be on here! 😉<3

]]> c1e0be3317e1f89ec4fe5bf99b508656 Kathleen replied to the topic If you could be a student of any Author, who would it be? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/if-you-could-be-a-student-of-any-author-who-would-it-be/#post-84391 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:48:06 -0400 @r-m-archer

I also enjoyed the LotR much more. I liked the Hobbit, but it was definitely geared more towards children. Not a bad thing, I just prefer more serious books. So I do like the LotR more than the Narnia series as well, but if I had to only choose one author to be a student of, it would still be C.S. Lewis for the reasons I said in my…[Read more]

]]> 067c8b8fd92df3e4477cf3ffd0a8a016 Charis replied to the topic If you could be a student of any Author, who would it be? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/if-you-could-be-a-student-of-any-author-who-would-it-be/#post-84388 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:09:29 -0400 @merieshenanigans I get the mind wandering thing. I have to do something with my hands while listening or else I’ll do the same.

Mandarin or Cantonese? Either way, consider me impressed. I grew up in China and to this day can’t read more than 10-20 characters lol I’m conversational but can’t read the characters

]]> 16281e623aff0c48b7adb31fa7b36cd7 Charis replied to the topic If you could be a student of any Author, who would it be? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/if-you-could-be-a-student-of-any-author-who-would-it-be/#post-84361 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:59:54 -0400 @merieshenanigans If you like audiobooks, there are some good ones on YouTube. That’s how I get through  some of my harder texts faster because I can multitask that way. I’m “reading” Silmarillion via YouTube rn while I pack for school.

Thats cool that you can read it in two languages, which ones are they?

]]> 318fcf03c5391bf9fe98db94c96ab2de Charis replied to the topic If you could be a student of any Author, who would it be? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/if-you-could-be-a-student-of-any-author-who-would-it-be/#post-84332 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:56:17 -0400 @merieshenanigans I love CS Lewis, but I are you sure you want to admit to not reading Tolkien on here? That could be a dangerous admonishment (jk but seriously you need to get the audiobook for it or something lol)

]]> 84496d659cb8089bb4254cf130ee8890 Hobbitchild started the topic My Book - Now Free! in the forum Publishing & Platform https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/my-book-now-free/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:52:04 -0400 Hi, everyone!

@seekjustice @kathleenramm @erinramm @morwen @michelle @merieshenanigans @alia

Well, it finally happened! My book is now available for free on Amazon for five days. Tell your friends or anyone who has a 9-12 year old looking for some new reading material!

]]> 2bc57fd070b7c22d5d3e1bf3b169d585 Kathleen replied to the topic What's a genre of fiction you want to write in, but haven't yet? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/whats-a-genre-of-fiction-you-want-to-write-in-but-havent-yet/#post-84186 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:39:21 -0400 @seekjustice

Ooooh, that is a cool genre. Do you have a favorite literary fiction book?

@merieshenanigans

Yes, the struggle for creative writers. We want to stick to being creative and just create new worlds, stories, and characters, and avoid the research aspect like the plague.XD

Ooooh I love stories taking place in ancient Rome! I’ve only…[Read more]

]]> 5bdfb52d7576de11c2c39f800f7e3cdc Lin replied to the topic What motivates you to write? What do you do when you lack motivation? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-motivates-you-to-write-what-do-you-do-when-you-lack-motivation/#post-84158 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:07:16 -0400 @merieshenanigans Ah thank you!

]]> 6f400adb9a710f1d63b0186514a8fb29 Hobbitchild started the topic Anyone Interested in a Free Book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/anyone-interested-in-a-free-book-2/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:27:20 -0400 I’ve been writing before I really could write.

What I mean is, my first books were written by my mom but dictated by me at about three years old. They were stapled together sheets of paper with hand-drawn illustrations. I read them sometimes, and I’m not sure if I quite follow the storyline…especially because some of the words probably aren’…[Read more]

]]> ff3ac3923a06b7fbb8328fef6746b27d Hobbitchild started the topic in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/anyone-interested-in-a-free-book/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:18:36 -0400 @erinramm @devastate-lasting @kathleenramm @dekreel @michelle @merieshenanigans @morwen

I’ve been writing before I really could write.

What I mean is, my first books were written by my mom but dictated by me at about three years old. They were stapled together sheets of paper with hand-drawn illustrations. I read them sometimes, and I’m not…[Read more]

]]> 49ec80031bafb065cd49ab8e41c80b98 Lin replied to the topic What motivates you to write? What do you do when you lack motivation? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-motivates-you-to-write-what-do-you-do-when-you-lack-motivation/#post-84106 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:26:23 -0400 @merieshenanigans I use a platform called Webnovel XD Also known as QiDian International.

@kathleenramm Sure thing! Here’s the link!

https://www.webnovel.com/book/yanhua_16433603005917105

]]> 62bf862ce5e8bbcd7eb803a1254a1df8 Kathleen replied to the topic What motivates you to write? What do you do when you lack motivation? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-motivates-you-to-write-what-do-you-do-when-you-lack-motivation/#post-84105 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:01:29 -0400 @merieshenanigans

Ah yes, one of the most frustrating things about having an unfinished story are the characters’ incomplete arcs.

For me, it almost feels like the character is never at peace until the book is finished. Stuck in a bad state of mind, or believing some lie, and the only way I can help them out is to write and finish Their arc a…[Read more]

]]> 725eec947162e0481791c3e1a7b304da Riah Black replied to the topic Hi, I guess? :P in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hi-i-guess-p/#post-83954 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:13:30 -0400 @merieshenanigans

Nice to meet you too!

I’m into Irish, Greek, Spanish, and ASL.

Yep, just a matter of time 😉

]]> 8a5b43f4a92602cf8c97c71bfd6c5f44 WarrenLuther04 replied to the topic I should probably do this... in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-should-probably-do-this/page/2/#post-83948 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:57:00 -0400 @devastate-lasting I haven’t really read or watched any manga or anime, at least not through a whole series. I mostly just like the art style; one of my friends taught it to me awhile back and I just kind of picked it up.

@michelle That’s awesome!

@leon-fleming Hey, I’m late too (o_0; )
Yeah, probably. I think they explained it on one of the SE…[Read more]

]]> 95d59aac9bcfc95acce9ee27c96cc2d7 Michelle Black replied to the topic Time to share my story!!! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/time-to-share-my-story/#post-83855 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:41:41 -0400 @merieshenanigans LOL I am Horrible with synopsis *dies* it is not a long book to do the things that it does) I will need your email so I can send it to you:) Thanks

]]> 6cd602788a4e44ad11d2de46d5731571 Michelle Black started the topic Time to share my story!!! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/time-to-share-my-story/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:45:23 -0400 @erinramm @kathleenramm @ashlyvye @kathleenramm @not-so-secret-secret-assassin @devastate-lasting @merieshenanigans and anyone who sees this topic and people I accidentally forgot to tag, lol

*claps hands together* So. I have finished my full-length chapter book for kids in 3rd and 4th grade. It is 5 chapters and 6k words. I realized I haven’t…[Read more]

]]> 1b5fc9c0d5635686144f52caadd95b66 WarrenLuther04 replied to the topic I should probably do this... in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-should-probably-do-this/page/2/#post-83726 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:29:22 -0400 @michelle Yeah, it’s pretty crowded XD
Ooh! Yes, I’d love to see them! Hope they turn out well! And yep, my mom’s the same way lolol.
Yes, I have watched ATLA! Pretty recently actually; I watched it for the first time a month or two ago? (I’m late, I know haha).
And it’s fun, but veeeeeeeerry time consuming and tiring. But I think it’s that way wi…[Read more]

]]> 61493e4d239a1b63d27bfc4ee4435391 Kathleen replied to the topic What was the premise of your first novel? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-was-the-first-novel-you-wrote-about/#post-83601 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 23:19:49 -0400 @merieshenanigans

It’s cool how your characters evolved into other stories!

If I may ask, what do you mean by them being human but not exactly? That sounds very intriguing.

The current project that I’m currently writing the first draft on, I’ve been working on and off on for over four years. I think it’s safe to say I spent probably close to a…[Read more]

]]> f1cf67cfa19d8f5f5fc36d08bcf5b4b6 WarrenLuther04 replied to the topic I should probably do this... in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-should-probably-do-this/#post-83570 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:17:53 -0400 @kathleenramm Lol don’t worry about being late, I’m late to everything as well XD.
Heyyyyyy! You’re ahead of me on LoTR haha … I need to figure out where the other two books are heh.
I really like the worldbuilding in Inheritance, Paolini does a really good job of writing the rules of his world and how the different races interact with each…[Read more]

]]> 87dbad42a5c8e18b52da4d57a86a078a Lin replied to the topic What was the premise of your first novel? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-was-the-first-novel-you-wrote-about/#post-83569 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:55:37 -0400 @merieshenanigans Oh I remember Ever After High. Those were cool books. I liked The Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine, but I remember REALLY loving The League of Princes series by Christopher Healy. Those three books were among my favorite books as a child.

]]> 64544ba08f50ff94584c5efb887234eb WarrenLuther04 replied to the topic I should probably do this... in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-should-probably-do-this/#post-83506 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:56:41 -0400 @leon-fleming Hey!

Yeah, I feel you. Fantasy’s really fun to write. (Also procrastination is the bane of my existence lolllll)
They’re pretty fun to write (and read). I generally stray from using another author’s characters, though, at least as the main characters; it’s much more fun to create my own, even if I am sticking them in another…[Read more]

]]> 7b5d95397d37c60b372932baf1c46750 allisongrace replied to the topic Beware: Crazy Writer and Weird Nerd in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/beware-crazy-writer-and-weird-nerd/page/2/#post-83495 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:34:34 -0400 @merieshenanigans *shakes your hand back* Sorry for the late response!

Ooo, favorite genres. To read: fantasy or contemporary. I also like some historical fiction. To write: fantasy and fan fiction. What about yours?

Hehe, it’s still pretty top secret, but it involves music and magic. And a disowned noble and a deaf girl. *nodnod*

]]> 16d3b41a007c3f34eed55bd736564a0b Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83314 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:35:25 -0400 @merieshenanigans My mom just bought some kimchi instead of sauerkraut, it was actually pretty good! So now I can say I have had it:)

No, not cliché at all, Fanfiction is a great way to practice writing because the characters and the land are already there. Some people say it’s not good because you should come up with your own story, not someone…[Read more]

]]> e3d6b1dab99ccbd2488b62bdd23e5c71 allisongrace replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83306 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:00:41 -0400 @merieshenanigans

*gasps* I write novels by hand too! I’m about 7k into a project right now. XD

]]> 8569ef22fec2be551b595391d15fe88e Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83286 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:12:47 -0400 @kathleenramm One on my to-watch list would be My Beautiful Bride…the movies I watched I’m not sure of the names because I watched them with Chinese subs haha

I really love Ateez! They have great music and they’re all really sweet guys! Highly recommend.

@merieshenanigans I listen to Ateez, Oneus, A.C.E, WayV, BTS, Noir, Stray Kids, and Monsta…[Read more]

]]> 9db5f981b19d0d117ba54115d6ae8234 Kathleen replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83284 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:28 -0400 @merieshenanigans

I usually draw new characters, but my goal is to be able to draw characters from my novel. The reason why I haven’t yet is because when I start, they don’t look like what they imagine them in my head, and give up. XD

*grabs a pencil and shakes it with determination*

But one day I’ll draw sketches of the characters in my novels…[Read more]

]]> 426ee3a559d5dbc410b05f47711d9aa3 Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83248 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:19:45 -0400 @merieshenanigans Haha, that’s fine. It seems like a lot of commitment to watch a show. There are several great Korean movies I’ve watched before, though.

I wouldn’t exactly call myself a ‘kpop stan’, as I only stan one group right now (it’s really hard for me to focus on more than one group at a time) but I like to listen to a lot of the songs,…[Read more]

]]> 7a9b03d6f16ba4aecc11fc28be3fbaca Grace H. replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83247 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:36:12 -0400 @merieshenanigans My retelling is of Beauty and the Beast! It’s contemporary fantasy, and I am actually handwriting it this time because that helps me get things done instead of stressing about what I’ve already written. So even though I still write slow, what I write stays there instead of getting deleted, lol.

Yes, being a TCK is always c…[Read more]

]]> ae6fd3a7f57c45ad91336bae4001198f Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/3/#post-83244 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:57:43 -0400 @merieshenanigans I know right!!! Were are supposedly in the Korean wave right now, Korean dramas, Kpop, and Kimchi:) And I too am out of touch with Korean pop culture, at least I am not alone lol. I’m just over where listing to Musicals and watching old fashioned TV shows (like a granny lol)

*Holds Merie’s hand in fear* @devastate-lasting Please…[Read more]

]]> 0d175e38265b155806a1fab9377edc3a Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83235 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:28:28 -0400 @merieshenanigans Haha you’re currently living in a Chinese-speaking community so I think you have an advantage XD I tried learning German and French once, but I can’t spell German and I can’t pronounce French, so those might have to wait for a future time. I’ve heard that Korean is really easy, which makes it super appealing.

There are actually…[Read more]

]]> 809138d05763af90e5d06deca50a8106 Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83230 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:19:17 -0400 @merieshenanigans I know right! it is such a great musical, I really like the opening song The Bells Of Notre Dame, and Rhythm of the Tambourine( especially the very beginning part of it) What are your favorite songs from it? Okay lets see if I can remember lol. I got princess I think three days after my fourteenth birthday (she was just a kitten…[Read more]

]]> 873a80a5c10949aa902f9ee6df9fa9a1 Grace H. replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83229 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:59:43 -0400 @merieshenanigans 你好! I’m Grace and welcome to the forum! I also enjoy fantasy, and my current WIP is a fairytale retelling 🙂

Your soon-to-be-named WIP sounds really cool. Can you tell me more of what it’s about?

Also I’m curious why you feel like you’re not an actual TCK… because I think it means different things for different people. Lik…[Read more]

]]> 64ec7c36aa4edd287ee06da1da7da0f9 Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83227 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 01:08:57 -0400 @merieshenanigans No, unfortunately. I do want to go someday, though. I know Chinese quite well. I think something cool to do would be to learn all the Asian languages so I can blend in anywhere. Unrealistic, however.

Ooh, I do want to go to Korea as well one day. But for now I guess I’ll just watch Korean movies.

Ahaha at some point you’re…[Read more]

]]> 84948094bdb5fa623f7a750cc9c9859e Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83223 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:04:57 -0400 @merieshenanigans *claps* You read that story too!! Not a lot of people have:) I love Celtic music, especially traditional💖

nostalgia is a powerful thing lol. I am planning on listening to more Christmas music.I am really obsessed with The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Broadway musical. Do you have a musical you favor?

The oldest cat is named Angel…[Read more]

]]> 68c64fc46f27d926c840a14b5f926781 Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83221 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:12:41 -0400 @merieshenanigans Ah, Beijing’s where my grandparents live! It’s one of my favorite places.

I’ve been meaning to learn Korean, but I think I’ll try to finish Japanese first. What’s Korea like?

Do you watch any anime?

]]> 34317a421fd1fd07aa4e04a2d21e5041 Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/page/2/#post-83219 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 04:54:11 -0400 @merieshenanigans So cool! Were you born is China? Or did you move there? *holds hands on heart and smiles* I too am a fan of Grimm fairytales. My favorites are The Youth Who Went Forth To learn What Fear Was, The Blue Light, Faithful John, and The Princess Who Had Never Laughed. I will for sure check out The Wild Swans:)

I like to make tasty…[Read more]

]]> f67d7a840d85b8ce55d904ad7cdf8ec6 Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/#post-83214 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 04:10:14 -0400 @merieshenanigans You must show us some pictures of your country:)

That’s okay *throws coffee pot away* that’s perfectly fine:) How about tea and soda?

]]> 15ededba214a445a09a965b55030a084 Kathleen replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/#post-83203 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 23:31:54 -0400 @merieshenanigans

I will join everyone in saying, WELCOME TO THE FORUM!

Sorry if that was too loud, I always get excited when someone new joins. XD

You like to draw as well! What kind of things do you like to draw? For me I love drawing characters from movies, dramas, tv shows, etc. but I also like to make up my own characters from time to…[Read more]

]]> 87cd783b99e75bfc895fec3b9bdb44be Lin replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/#post-83192 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:54:42 -0400 @merieshenanigans Hello!!! Nice to meet you!

I, too, write novels by hand because I’m insane! Crazy how efficient it actually is.

My aunt, uncle, and cousins live in Shanghai, so I’ve been there more than once. It’s a cool place. (Not gonna lie I find myself missing China a lot these days…honestly very bad timing)

Have you always lived in…[Read more]

]]> a29fe4779e8e30392a165206081866af Michelle Black replied to the topic hey, hello, hi in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hey-hello-hi/#post-83189 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:59:46 -0400 @merieshenanigans  *Waves and gives hug* Hi Welcome Merie! I am Michelle.

I love fairytales too!! all different kinds:) What are your top favorites? Oh come on I don’t think you insane XD I have always wanted to visit Asia, it has such rich deep roots and beautiful lands, What is it like where you live? Also What is your WIP about? Please…[Read more]

]]>