Thread: Ello ello!

Hey! My name is Carlyn and I'm new to this site. I started writing about two years ago and now it's become my favorite thing to do. I read all the time. I really don't have a favorite genre of books. Anything that sucks me in, I'll read. I love everything that has to do with music. I have a very wide taste in music, so I'll give anything a shot and will most likely end up liking it. The only thing that I don't like as much is rap. I day dream all the time and am constantly lost in thought, even when it seems I can carry on a conversation. I aspire to become a published author. I'm working on several projects, but have been plagued by writer's block, so for a month or two now I have left my desk angrily because I've tried for hours and I'm left with what I started with: a blank screen. I actually joined this site because I heard that it helps to talk with other writers when you have writer's block, but I also want to get to know you all. It will be great to read your thoughts/work.
So tell me a little about yourself. Just a fair warning: I'll probably end up asking questions. I love chatting with everyone. It's awesome to talk to people with the same interests as me, but it's also always fun to talk to people that disagree with me on certain subjects.
I hope we can become friends. :)

What's up?

Not too much. Listening to my writing playlist and trying different techniques to get rid of writer's block. How about you?

Hey. Welcome to the forums. What sort of things are your stories about?

Hey! Thank you.
Erm, I'm not quite sure what you meant by that question? I'm going to guess genres? My stories are really about a very wide variety of subjects. I write a lot of fantasy/scifi types of stories, but recently I've been getting into some different genres. My main story is a fantasy though. I just love stuff like that. I also love writing about the paranormal.
How about you?

Hi there Carlyn and welcome. I'm Nickie, 54 years young, single and a teacher by profession. I teach English to 16-18 year olds, and I just love it. I also love reading and writing. My favorite genres are historical fiction (my first love), romance (they are so wonderful to read on the train) and thrilllers. I write novels that are a mix of history, adventure, action, suspense and romance (not all of them necessarily present).


Nickie

I...don't really know what genre my stories are under...

They have a little of everything. ^_^

ello, Carlyn,

When I get writer's block I just relax at the keyboard, close my eyes, and start typing. I concentrate on hitting the right keys without looking and I let my mind go anyplace it'll reach. Sometimes stuff comes out that I like and sometimes not, but at least my fingers ain't blocked, even if my brain is.

I like all kinds of music too. One day I even started liking rap...mainly Chicano rap, though.



stonefly

Hey stonefly,
Thank you for the tip. I tried that out last night and it really helped. (:

Chicano rap? I haven't even heard of it. Explain/link to music?

Hey Nickie!
That's awesome that you teach English. I've been considering that as a career for some time now. (: Ooh, all good genres. Out of those three, thrillers are my favorite, even if I have to keep the light on after reading them. :p
I was just looking at your site and your books have definitely caught my interest! I will have to check 'em out some time.

Originally Posted by AuthorCC

Hey stonefly,
Thank you for the tip. I tried that out last night and it really helped. (:

Chicano rap? I haven't even heard of it. Explain/link to music?

Actually, now that I think about it, it ain't that great.

It's street language all the way.

I just reread the forum rules. The stuff definitely is not PG 13

I tell you what.

Here is some music I like even better than Chicano rap.


I can't find it. I'll find it and then I'll post it.




stonefly

Oh wow, that's completely different from anything I've heard, hahaha!
But I actually like it! I love that there's the oldies sounding music mixed with the rap. It's not a mix I ever would have thought of lol.

Stonefly:
This is nothing like Chicano rap, but I was wondering if you've heard of Wolf Parade?

Originally Posted by AuthorCC

Oh wow, that's completely different from anything I've heard, hahaha!
But I actually like it! I love that there's the oldies sounding music mixed with the rap. It's not a mix I ever would have thought of lol.

Well, it's definitely not PG 13, so I deleted the links. but you got 'em already.



But dig this! You like classical guitar?


This is Ana Vidovic.

haha, nice.
I already listened to it. too late.
Maybe try out this song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mycNvDcyjEA Lisztomania - Phoenix (just a fair warning, the lyrics on the video are wrong. xP)
Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEyq...eature=related Title & Registration - Death Cab for Cutie