We went to see the Jonah musical! It remember really liking it, so I hope I get to go again some day. I hope you get the chance to go too!

Yeah, looking back I think I may have pretty much missed the point of this topic and essentially just reminisced about my childhood… oops. Sorry everyone!

This sounds like fun! I don’t remember the first things I ever wrote, but here are some I do remember:

Don’t know if this really counts, but maybe you’ll find it amusing. They were “stories” written in crayon on construction paper I’d stapled or taped together, and had many more pictures than words. I actually still have a lot of…[Read more]

Hi Tabitha, welcome to Kingdom Pen! I’m Wyn, and I write fantasy and speculative fiction in general. It’s nice to meet you!

I also love LOTR! Do you have a favorite part or favorite character? Also, my family and I went to see a Sight and Sounds production once (quite a few years ago now) and we really enjoyed it!

I…[Read more]

Good question! I usually avoid listening to music while writing because I find it too distracting, even without lyrics (probably because I just haven’t done it a lot). When I write I like to imagine the sounds of the scene I’m writing, and music can sometimes drown it out for me. However, if I’m trying to write in an environment…[Read more]

@e-k-seaver Ha, I guess that works too! 🙂

Starting a new book is so exciting! I don’t know that I can help you much with rebellions and all that stuff (haven’t written any myself yet), but when I try writing new things like that I usually just jump in like you said and leave the rest to worry about after the first draft is complete. I don’t know if that’s the best…[Read more]

I know it can really vary for myself. Once in while a title will come to me right away, but most of the…[Read more]

Ah, I definitely relate to being in different moods for different books. Airman sounds interesting!

Yeah, I don’t really know a lot about psychology yet, but understanding people and the way they think and behave interests me. Not exactly all the intricate science behind it, though I know it’s important, but rather why people…[Read more]

Wow, this sounds both awesome and terrifying! I’d have to talk it over with my parents for online safety related reasons, but I’m definitely intrigued. (So long as you don’t mind the sort of person who usually takes a while to open up to people and prefers to listen a lot more than talk!) Anyway, I can’t promise I’ll make…[Read more]

Hello Gideon, welcome to Kingdom Pen! My name is Wyn, and I write fantasy and other speculative fiction. Wow, you have a lot of siblings! I also like LOTR!

You’re interested in psychology? That’s so cool! I don’t know a ton about it, but I’m definitely interesting in learning more some time. And your work sounds really…[Read more]

Hi Karilyn, welcome to Kingdom Pen! I’m Wyn.

Your home sounds like a really nice place and your dogs sound awesome! (I love animals) I’m about 5’4 (I think? Somewhere around there…), but I’m the shortest in my immediate family and my younger brother surpassed me a while ago. Yeah, I’m not getting any taller either. I have a…[Read more]

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is probably one of my favorite Harry Potter books! (If I remember correctly… I should really re-read that series sometime…) Your princess and pirate captain sound interesting! And I definitely get what you mean about finishing a project. That’s such a great part of the project, when everything…[Read more]

Everyone’s quotes are so good! I had so much fun reading them!

Hello Gigi, welcome to Kingdom Pen! I hope you have a great day too! 🙂

1. I know this was already asked, but what is your WIP about?

2. What are some of your favorite books/movies?

3. Do you have a favorite character (or characters) you have written?

(@nova21 Yes! No matter what anyone says we will forever be called KaPeefers!!!)

Hi and welcome to Kingdom Pen! I’m Wyn, and I also love fantasy, but I’m currently working on a speculative fiction novel without any fantastical elements.

1. How long have you been writing, and what inspired you to start?

2. What is your favorite part/aspect of writing?

3. This is really random, but what’s your favorite color? Mine’s…[Read more]

Just some random snip-its of dialogue from my WIP (first draft, so don’t expect anything fantastic):

“You haven’t lost me. I’ll see you again, you know. This isn’t the end, only a parting for now.”

. . .

I sit with her for a long time before she uncovers her streaky red eyes. I reach out a hand. In…[Read more]

Hi Natalie, it’s nice to meet you! Welcome to Kingdom Pen! I also love Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars and HTTYD are pretty cool.

Random questions:

1. What inspired you to start writing?

2. Do you have a favorite character (or characters) you have written?

3. What is your favorite aspect or part of writing? (Feel free to interpret…[Read more]

Hmmm… most of my characters from my current WIP definitely don’t have great lives, so I’d probably choose this young orphan girl (whose name I’m still working on) from a fantasy novel I will hopefully get around to writing in the future. She’s really energetic, sweet, and a lot fun (often unlike me 🙂 ). She also gets to spend…[Read more]

Aw, no problem! It was so much fun to read!

1) Yes! I found the way you started the story really drew me in with the description and the feeling the writing evoked. The first paragraph really set the tone of the scene!

2)  Yeah, I though Emiyn was interesting. I felt like the section where she spoke about her sister especially gave more dimension to her character and made me warm…[Read more]

I’m not sure what my favorite part of living here is, but I definitely appreciate some of the beautiful landscapes. 🙂

I love that part too! There are so many awesome moments to choose from… One of my personal favorite parts is when Sam carries Frodo up Mount Doom.

Those sound interesting! It’s always difficult to decide between…[Read more]

Hi Jodi! Welcome to Kingdom Pen! I just joined recently as well. Oregon sounds really nice! (I live in Canada)

I also love Lord of the Rings! Do you have a favorite part (or parts) from the books/movies?

You write fantasy and historical fiction? I’m planning to write a fantasy novel after I finish my current WIP, but I’ve haven’t…[Read more]

🙂 Thanks!

That’s such a good quote!

Ha, I can definitely relate to obsessing over people who do not really exist.

@abigail-m That is such a good point: I really…[Read more]

I know I’m only echoing everyone else, but I don’t think you should worry about it. If it allowed you select your age as 12 then I’m sure it’s fine. Don’t leave!

@writerlexi1216 That’s amazing that writing is so special to you! It’s one of the best things that happened to me too. Teaching lessons through stories is also so meaningful, and I’m so glad that writing makes you happy!

@nova21 You are so right!…[Read more]

For myself, I like to say that I write because I can’t stop creating stories and characters in my head. I want to use my writing to impact readers and inspire them to…[Read more]

@issawriter7  *raises hand* I love Lord of the Rings too! (Though you may already know that!) That image is great.

@jenwriter17 I like your quote!

One thing I like to remember is that your writing is your own and it is special because is it yours. No one else in the world can or will ever write exactly the way you do, and that’s one of the…[Read more]

Thank you! Though I’d like to say it’s my real name, I actually stole the name Wyn from one of my characters! He’s a guy whereas I’m a girl, but I used it anyways since it’s basically gender neutral. Rose is inspired by my real name, though 🙂

Wow, piano, flute and guitar is impressive! That’s awesome you’re trying to learn a new…[Read more]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks so much for sharing, I love that verse! 🙂

Thank you so much!!! You are so encouraging to hear from!

That’s amazing that you’re brave enough to do something like this! If God called you to do this, he can also equip you to do his will. I’ll be praying for you and I really hope that things go well.

We’re hoping to get a Miniature Poodle and Labrador mix (Miniature Labradoodle)! Mostly because one of my family members doesn’t want a pet that’s too big or will shed a lot, and those dogs tend to have pretty good temperaments.

I’m glad that made sense! It’s interesting to know that other writers do that too!

I definitely…[Read more]

Hello Elizabeth, it’s so nice to meet you too! I’m not a big fan of tea, but Wild Berry Zinger sounds interesting :)!

Yes, Frodo gets way too much hate! I think my favorite LOTR movie is Return of the King, but I’m not sure what my favorite book is. I’m currently re-reading the Fellowship of the Ring which I’ve been really enjoying…[Read more]

Hello Hallie! It’s great to meet you!

I really like Sam as well!

I’ve never tried digital art before, but it looks so good when other people do it! That’s so cool you’re learning how to do it!

I’m not great at playing instruments, but I can play a little of piano, which I enjoy sometimes. I played ukulele and recorder a little bit…[Read more]

Hi Lily, it’s nice to meet you! Thank you so much!

1. I go to a public school.

2. I don’t currently have any pets, but I used to have two really cute guinea pigs. My dream pet is either a cat or a dog, which is why I’m really excited my family will be getting a dog this summer!

3. Early last year, before the pandemic, my…[Read more]

I love the movies and the books both so much! I also watched the movies before I read the books, and by the end it felt almost like I had actually gone on the journey along with the characters. I don’t think I’ve ever watched another movie where I was so immersed in the story.

Your short story sounds really interesting! The title…[Read more]

Hi Issabelle!!! It’s great to meet you too! Thanks for the high five and party streamers!

Yay! You like Lord of the Rings too? My favorite character is Frodo! But then I also really like Sam, Pippin and Merry, Aragorn… and a whole lot of others.

You’re publishing a book soon? That’s so cool! What is it about?

1. I have been making up stories for as long as I can remember and I started to write them down as soon as I knew how. However, I started trying type them out on a computer when I was (probably) about ten-years-old or so. I had no idea what I was doing and gave up each new project quickly. Then,…[Read more]

Hello! Your story sounds really interesting!

I’ve not tried writing much sci-fi yet, but that’s not to say I never will. I actually don’t know how to narrow down the genre of my WIP any further than speculative fiction! The place that the story takes place in isn’t exactly based on our world or time period, but there are no real…[Read more]