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Post by Austine on Feb 18, 2011 22:06:48 GMT -5
WELCOME TO THE DUNGEON Well hi and howdy, or however you greet someone where you're from. I'm Austine. I'm a 16 year old cheese puff addict who would die without my iPod. My room is commonly referred to as the dungeon in my house (hence the title which fits with my love of medieval fantasy. I read, write--though I bet you already knew that--and play the drums. Not like in a band or anything. I'm a marching band geek through and through.
For the most part, I write fantasy (urban and epic), sci-fi, and YA. I have several novel ideas/outlines going but only two have made it past that stage so far.
I started writing about 4 years ago, with my first shot at NaNoWriMo in 2009. It was EPIC. Now with two NaNo's under my belt, I can't wait for NaNo 2011.
**Last updated: 5/6/11**
WiPs:
Chosen (fantasy/YA) - 110k
GOALS for 2011:
Finish and edit Chosen and Alpha Submit Chosen to agents (Maybe) Start sequel to Chosen (Hidden) or Alpha Complete 3 wrimos this summer (June-August) and NaNoWriMoBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS!CHOSEN Synopsis (feedback appreciated!) The Labyrinth: a place of monsters and demons, built to protect the greatest treasure of all—the Hatchery.
The Chosen: those cursed to walk its paths forever
The Rider king has led his people to their own destruction. The kingdom of Creta is in turmoil as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards lay waste to the land. He’s ruled for over a hundred years and the gods are unhappy. They require new blood to purify Creta’s blood-tainted history.
Rayne tried to keep her curse a secret but when she’s magically transported into the Labyrinth, she has no choice but to accept it if she wants to survive. But the Labyrinth is only the beginning of her journey. Tasked with murder, Rayne must not only escape, but defeat the traitor of the gods. If she succeeds, it would mean freedom for her people but at what cost?
As princess, Lea has enjoyed all the comforts of a wealthy lifestyle. Yet it’s not enough. The need for power becomes a driving force as she sets out on a mission to save her brother with the intent of gaining the respect and authority Lea believes she deserves. But power is addictive, and could open a truth for Lea that she can’t accept. Can she fight it, or will it consume her?
One destiny. Two girls. Who will claim it? LINKSIf anyone's interested in learning more about Chosen, me, or my writing, you can check out my blog or my twitter page.BLOGTWITTER
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Post by Louisa on Feb 18, 2011 22:18:21 GMT -5
Hi Austine! Welcome to CC! Good luck with your goals! And nano 2011 already happened? When was that? Mesa is confused!!!!!!
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Post by Austine on Feb 18, 2011 22:45:45 GMT -5
Oh! Don't mind me. I screw up the year all the time (especially when it's really late and I haven't slept well in over a week)
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Post by Louisa on Feb 18, 2011 23:09:05 GMT -5
That would make sense
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Post by Austine on Feb 18, 2011 23:29:38 GMT -5
Yes. *sigh* I guess skipping a year ahead isn't as bad as the time I wrote 3010 on a paper (after a late night trip to the ER and six shots of Novocaine)
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Post by Louisa on Feb 18, 2011 23:32:56 GMT -5
for the 3010, and to the night trip. That sounds like a lot of novocaine!
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Post by Austine on Feb 18, 2011 23:37:54 GMT -5
Yeah. I got line-drived while playing 3rd base (softball) during an evening game (they had to move 3 teeth hence the novocaine) :/
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Post by marsbareater12 on Feb 19, 2011 1:58:54 GMT -5
-pretends to understand softball speak-
Ooh! You sound really interesting! I'm so lurking here!
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Post by Louisa on Feb 19, 2011 3:08:11 GMT -5
Ahh, that makes sense And that's mars, she's just kinda here, seh lives in Australia, so yeah, on differnet time zones and such
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Post by Austine on Feb 19, 2011 8:55:12 GMT -5
Thanks mars I see. Yeah, I'm east coast US. Definitely a different zone
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Post by Louisa on Feb 19, 2011 17:07:23 GMT -5
I'm Mountain time, which is minus seven so I'm one of the latest time zones vs mars not the last, though
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Post by marsbareater12 on Feb 19, 2011 17:55:16 GMT -5
I'm the +11 at the moment Lou! Not late! I live in the FUTURE!
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Post by SianaBlackwood on Feb 20, 2011 8:44:07 GMT -5
Yay for living in the future!
... although it means us poor Aussies have to record epic failure on challenges while everyone else is still writing.
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Post by Louisa on Feb 20, 2011 14:13:39 GMT -5
I don't mean that you are late, but compared to you, I'm pretty much last-that's what I mean, you silly duck!
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Post by Austine on Feb 26, 2011 11:27:26 GMT -5
Oh, guess I should update this. Chosen's about 300 words away from 83k with about 5-6 chapters to go. YAY?!?!
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Post by Louisa on Feb 26, 2011 11:54:39 GMT -5
Yeah! GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO!
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Post by Austine on Feb 26, 2011 12:12:10 GMT -5
Hoping to finish chap. 18 today and maybe start chap. 19 since they're going to be short(er).
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Post by Louisa on Feb 26, 2011 16:00:13 GMT -5
You've finished chapter 18 (yeah!) and 19 is sure to follow!
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Post by Austine on Feb 27, 2011 13:24:03 GMT -5
Yep. Might even finish today if I'm lucky and have some time.
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Post by Louisa on Feb 27, 2011 14:56:12 GMT -5
Be lucky and have time!
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