I LOVE TAGS!!!!

Here's an opening quote.


I could not live without books. - Thomas Jefferson

So very true.

Now, without further ado, a tag!

1. What is your characters name?

Selenda.

2. Does her name have any special meaning?

No.

3. Does your character have a methodical or disorganized personality?

Selenda has never been in a situation that required organization, but she would definitely have a methodical personality if she ever was.

4. Does she think inside herself more than she talks out loud to her friends?

She thinks inside herself and doesn't talk unless it's necessary.

5. Is there something she is afraid of?

She pretends she's not afraid of anything, but her greatest fear is that people will discover that she is. (This isn't important to the story, but she's secretly terrified of spiders.)

6. Does she write, dream, sing or dance?

She sings quite well and dances when she gets the chance.

7. What is her favorite book (or genre of book)?

She hasn't read anything in years, (there's a shortage of books in the wilderness) but she would probably like mysteries and maybe some historical fiction. She would also like history books.

8. Who is her favorite author and who/what inspires her?

She hasn't read anything in a long time.

9. What is her favorite flavor of ice cream?

They didn't have ice cream as we know it in the middle ages to the best of my knowledge, but her favorite flavor would probably be vanilla or chocolate chip mint.

10. Favorite season of the year?

Autumn.

11. How old is she?

She's fifteen.

12. What does she do in her spare time?

She doesn't exactly have lots of spare time, but when it's a cold winter day and she's staying at an inn, she likes to join the group around the fire place and listen to stories. She's not bad at telling them, either.

13. Does she see the big picture, or does she live in the moment?

She looks at the big picture.

14. Is she a perfectionist?

Oh, yes.

15. What does her handwriting look like?

Loopy and decorative. She was taught to write in a very calligraphy like style.

16. What is her favorite animal?

Dragons. She's okay with horses, but dragons are faster and they fly, making them a clearly better choice than a horse for travel. Not to mention they breath fire and can go find their own food.

17. Does she have any pets?

She doesn't view him as a pet, more as a partner, but she has a dragon named Tarid. A large black one, like Toothless in How to Train Your Dragon.

18. Does she have any siblings, how many, and where does she fit in?

No siblings.

19. Does she have a "life verse" and if so, what is it?

She doesn't have one that I've picked yet.

20. Favorite writing utensil?

She hasn't used anything like that in a long time.

21. What type of laugh does she have?

When she does laugh, it's a light laugh. Not a giggle.

22. Who is her best friend?

Tarid, her dragon.

23. What is her family like?

She doesn't have a family anymore, but she absolutely loved her parents when she was younger. They made sure she knew how to defend herself and knew about dragons.

24. Does she believe in fairies?

She might if she saw one. And she hasn't seen any lately (or ever).

25. Does she like hedgehogs?

She admires them for their spikes.

26. What is her favorite kind of weather?

Warm days, with light breezes and spring colors. And if she's indoors, she likes cold, snowy days, when she can sit by the fire in an inn and listen to stories, with a mug of something hot in her hand.

27. Does she have a good sense of humor? What kind is it (slapstick, wit, sarcastic)?

She doesn't mind a joke, particularly a witty one.

28. How did she do in school, or any educations she might have had?

She did well at reading and writing and everything else, though she preferred to be outside, learning about camouflage and plants.


29. Any strange hobbies?


None in particular.

30. Does she like to go outside?

She spends almost all her time outdoors, and is grateful when she can get inside.

31. Is she naturally curious?

Not particularly.

32. Right handed, or left?


Right.

33. Favorite color?


Greens and browns.

34. Where is she from?

Originally, Golden Forest.

35. Any enemies?

Yes. Queen Olivine.

36. What are her quirks?

She doesn't really have too many. She's competitive to the point where she gets very angry about loosing. She doesn't scream and loose her temper, she just goes off somewhere quiet and gets mad at herself there.

37. What kinds of things get on her nerves?


People who, for some reason, think she's an easy target because she's a girl. People who don't pay attention to the big picture and don't take things seriously and do things on an impulse. People like Aidenn, for example...

38. She is independent, or does she need others to help out?

She is independent.


39. What is her biggest secret?

She doesn't have any. Living in the woods alone and spending all your time hunting is not something that gives you lots of time for accumulating secrets. Besides, what would be her greatest secret is given away by her face. (You'll have to read the book to find out what that is, though!!!!)

40. Has she ever fallen in love?

No. She thinks that romance on this trip will only hinder it.

41. What's her favorite comfort food?


A bowl of warm soup and a drink of hot tea.


42. Does she play an instrument? If so, what?


She can't play any instruments.

43. What color are her eyes? Hair?

Her eyes are brown and her hair is black.

44. What is her favorite place to be?

By the fireplace in an inn, with a mug of something warm and an attentive audience. She doesn't read, but she is most certainly a storyteller.

45. What are some of her dreams or goals?

Right now, her goal is to just get her destiny fulfilled so she can continue with her wandering lifestyle. (Who thinks she might change her mind during the story?)

46. Does she enjoy sports?

She likes horseback riding. Okay, dragonback riding. Tarid is faster than a horse. She is also a talented archer and swords woman.

47. What is her favorite flower or plant?

Roses. Long stemmed ones, with red petals.

QUOTES!!!!

Cheshire Cat: What do you call yourself?
Alice Kingsley: Alice.
Cheshire Cat: *The* Alice?
Alice Kingsley: There's been some debate about that.

Cheshire Cat: I never get involved in politics.

The Mad Hatter: Have you any idea why a raven is like a writing desk?

Alice Kingsley: This is impossible.

Lady Ascot: Imbeciles! The garden is planted with white roses when I've specifically asked the red.
Alice Kingsley: You can always paint the roses red.

Lady Ascot: Do you know what I fear most?
Alice Kingsley: The decline of the aristocracy?
Lady Ascot: Ugly grandchildren.

Alice Kingsley: Hatter, why *is* a raven like a writing desk?
The Mad Hatter: I haven't the slightest idea.

Stayne - Knave of Hearts: You're all mad.
The March Hare: Thanks very much.

Blue Caterpillar: You're almost Alice.

Alice Kingsley: I love you, Margaret, but this is my life. I'll decide what to do with it.

The Mad Hatter: I've been considering words that start with the letter M. Moron. Mutiny. Murder. Mmm-malice.
The Red Queen: Well, we're looking for an A word right now. Where is Alice?

- from Alice in Wonderland

“Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!”
-Effie Trinket

“Here’s some advice. Stay alive.”
-Haymitch Abernathy

“Panic begins to set in. I can’t stay here. Flight is essential.”…”But I can’t let my fear show”.
-Katniss Everdeen

"You’ve got about as much charm as a dead slug."
-Haymitch Abernathy

"There are much worse games to play."
— Katniss Everdeen

"Fire is catching! And if we burn, you will burn with us!"
-Katniss Everdeen

- from The Hunger Games (I am so excited about the movie coming out next year!!!!!!!)

Violet Baudelaire: We are very concerned.

[about the orphans who would love to take the Baudelaires' place] Count Olaf: But I don't care about them. I chose to open my heart to you two lovely children and your hideous primate.

Count Olaf: Hello, I'm going on a perfectly innocent ride in the country with my kids... whom I love.

Count Olaf: I'm gonna get you kids. No matter where you go, no matter what you do, I'll *find* you! Oh, you are so deceased!

Klaus Baudelaire: You know, Curdled Cave is for sale. Aunt Josephine: So? Klaus Baudelaire: So, pretty soon people are going to come to look at it. And some of those people will be... realtors.

Count Olaf: ...And I realized I have been a bit standoffish, Shall we say. Which in this case is a big, big word meaning... Violet Baudelaire: [interrupting] Pure evil.

Lemony Snicket: [the Littlest Elf has just come to an abrupt halt] I'm sorry to say that this is not the movie you will be watching. The movie you are about to see is extremely unpleasant. If you wish to see a film about a happy little elf, I'm sure there is still plenty of seating in theatre number two. However, if you like stories about clever and reasonably attractive orphans, suspicious fires, carnivorous leeches, Italian food and secret organizations, then stay, as I retrace each and every one of the Baudelaire children's woeful steps. My name is Lemony Snicket, and it is my sad duty to document this tale.

Count Olaf: Oh really... says who?

Owl City - Alligator Sky ft. Shawn Chrystopher + [Lyrics On Screen] - HQ/HD

You all will remember I posted Alligator Sky before the album came out. Well, he made some changes. What do you all think of them? (I'm not sure which I like better.)

Selenda

Here's something I found on peppersinkwell.blogspot.com. I LOVE these sorts of things!

Name: Selenda (she doesn't really have a last name)

Occupation: wanderer (if you call that an occupation, it's the closest thing she has to one)

Place of work: where ever she decides to go

Home: where ever she decides to go

Age: 15

Head shape: oval

Hair: black. Very long, since she doesn't have a lot of opportunities to have it cut, and silky.

Eyes: brown

Nose: small

Mouth: normal

Skin: dark

Physical build: tall, very thin.

Posture: very upright

While sitting: usually sits with her legs crossed.

While standing: stands tall, with her back straight.

While walking: walks quickly with smooth, steady paces. Moves silently.

What you notice first: her brown eyes and her silent personality. You usually don't notice her at all until she wants you to, though.

Place of birth: a small manor in Golden Forest

Places lived: pretty much everywhere.

Siblings: none

Childhood experiences: she lived with her family until she was twelve, and was trained in many "unladylike" pursuits (such as sword fighting.) She had to leave suddenly and had several terrifying experiences until she learned how to manage on her own in the woods.

Education: she was taught all the "lady-like" pursuits, such as sewing, embroidery, reading, and how to run a household. (She actually enjoys them to a certain extent, so long as she has plenty of time to be outdoors.)

Special training: as I said earlier, she was taught how to use a sword. She also learned how to use a bow and arrows, and has extremely good aim. She also spent much of her childhood roaming the woods and gathering knowledge about plants and trees and camouflage, all of which she puts to good use.

Travel: with her family, she went to the capital a few times. Since she had to leave home, she's been everywhere, though she prefers not to spend too much time in the west of the country where she lives because - telling you would be a major spoiler.

Friends: since she travels so much, she's never had any for very long, except for her dragon Tarid.

Greatest sucess: managing to survive for years on her own, when she's being hunted for.

Characteristics: always listens to everyone's plans before stating her opinion. Never does anything without weighing the consequences. Is very quiet. As of yet, she's never lost her head during a crisis. Loves a challenge.

Markings: none.

Special skills or knowledge: can move without making a sound or being seen and has an incredible knowledge of plants and camouflage.

Collections and talents: Sings and tells stories very well.

What people like about him/her: her fierce determination, her listening skills, and her courage.

Interests and favorites: loves the colors of the forest. Loves to listen to the stories around the campfire.

Favorite food: fresh meat, preferably some sort of bird, cooked on a spit over a blazing fire.

Favorite drink: pear cider

Favorite music: slow, quiet songs, sung in other languages. Flutes are her favorite instrument.

Favorite books: she hasn't read anything in an awfully long time.

Favorite sport: sword fighting or archery

Dislikes: people who, for some reason, think that because she's a girl she'll be easier to beat or shouldn't fight.

Well, that's Selenda. How many of you like her?

Fan Fiction

Hello, everybody...

Does anybody else write fan fiction? For those of you who don't know what it is, fan fiction is when you take the characters and setting from a book/movie/game and write a story of your own involving them. I just joined a fan fiction site and have posted the prologue for the story. Just in case anyone's interested, here's the link:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7239201/1/Dinosaurs_and_Dragons

(This is the link, Alistar, sorry it took me so long to get it for you...)

I expect to have the next bit up soon.

Owl City- How I Became the Sea(Lyrics) All Things Bright and Beautiful

This is such a cute song.

I LOVE Tags!!!!

Here's a tag that I found on Whispers of the Wind. I have done it before, just not for this story.


1. What's your word count?

No idea.

2. How long until you finish?

A long time.

3. If you have finished, how long did it take you?

I said I didn't finish.

4. Do you have an outline?

Not really.

5. Do you have a plot?

I think so.

6. How many words do you typically write a day?

No idea.

7. What was your greatest word count in a day?

I don't really know, but it was a lot.

8. What was your least impressive word count in a day?

Zero. Yes, I actually DID turn the computer on that day. And I stared at the screen. And thought about what I should write.

9. What inspired you to write?

I don't really know. I just remember that I used to hate it, then I suddenly realized it was a lot of fun.

10. Does your novel/story have a theme song?

YES! It's "Bring Me to Life". It was the song that inspired it, so that naturally would be the theme.

11. Assign each of your major characters a theme song.

Selenda's might be "Bring Me to Life". Maybe. For the others, I'm not sure.

12. Which character is most like you?

I'm not sure. I put a few of my characteristics into all my characters. I just realized that now, actually. So I'm not sure exactly which is most like me.

13. Which character would you be friends with?

Definitely Selenda, my main character. I'd probably ask her to teach me how to shoot a bow and arrow. She's very good at it. She knows how to keep secrets, too.

14. Do you have a Gary-Stu or Mary Sue like character in your story?

Um... I'll get back to you on that.(Aidenn: Um, what exactly does that mean? Nicki T.: No idea.)

15. Who is your favorite character in your novel/story?

No idea. Selenda's great, especially since she doesn't complain about her problems. Then again, Talia is brave. And so is Zora. And the others aren't that bad either. I'm not big on my antagonist, though.

16. Have your characters ever done something completely unexpected?

As of yet, no. Maybe my antagonist surprises me at times, but she hasn't managed to do anything shocking yet.

17. Have you based anything in your novel on personal experiences?

No.

18. Do you believe in plot bunnies?

Do I believe in plot bunnies... do I believe the earth rotates around the sun? That gravity pulls things down to earth? That the Vancouver Canucks didn't win the Stanley Cup this year? YES I BELIEVE IN PLOT BUNNIES!!!! And they drive me crazy.

19. Is there magic in your novel/story?

No good magic. The antagonist uses it at times, but my protagonist wouldn't.

20. Are there any holidays in your novel/story?

None so far. Except the Summer Solstice.

21. Does anyone die?

Not yet. Not yet. But someone will... very soon. (Zora: Ah! Take cover! Ivar: Oh, quit it. You're not even in the story yet, so how would she get rid of you? Zora: Oh. Good point. Nicki T.: Not quite that soon! I still have a few things to do first.)

22. How many cups of coffee/tea have you consumed during your writing experience?

None. I don't like coffee, and tea isn't really my thing either. I prefer cold water for writing. I certainly drink a lot of that.

23. What is the latest you have stayed up writing?

I don't really know.

24. What is the best line?

Don't really know...

25. What is the worst line?

Let's not even go into that.

26. Have you dreamed about your novel/story?

Not that I remember.

27. Does your novel rely heavily on allegory?

Nope.

28. Summarize your novel/story in under fifteen words.

Couldn't quite do that at this moment.

29. Do you love all your characters?

Yes, maybe except my antagonist. And I also don't have wonderful feelings toward Talia at the moment... (Talia *swallows nervously*: I sense this will not go well for me...)

30. Have you done something sadistic or cruel to your characters specifically to increase word count?

Not specifically, but believe me, I don't skimp on making my characters suffer... (Zora: You can say that again. Ivar: Zora, you don't know the half of it! Believe me on this one!)

31. What was the last thing your main character ate?

A drink of pear cider.

32. Describe your main character in three words.

Let's see... silent, strong, cautious.

33. What would your antagonist dress up as for Halloween?

Not sure... probably a kitten or a fairy. (No, I'm not kidding. I can so see her doing that.)

34. Does anyone go to a place of worship?

Not yet, but they probably should at some point.

35. How many romantic relationships are there?

As of now, none.

36. Are there any explosions in your novel/story?

Not yet. Must include some, though.

37. Is there an Apocalypse in your novel/story?

No.

38. Does your novel take place in a post-apocalyptic world?

No.

39. Are there zombies, vampires or werewolves in your novel/story?

No. I don't write horror, or Twilight fan fiction. Particularly Twilight fan fiction.

40. Are there witches, wizards, or mythological creatures/figures in you novel/story?

Well, my antagonist uses a little magic. And I do have dragons.

41. Is anyone reincarnated?

No.

42. Is anyone physically ailed?

Right now, Selenda's in bed from a serious injury, but nothing's permanent - yet, anyway.

43. Is anyone mentally ill?

No. Well, I think one character is a little crazy, but if I confess exactly who it is, she will not be happy. (Zora: Are you referring to me? Nicki T.: No. You're in your right mind - so far, anyway. Zora: Uh-oh.)

44. Does anyone have swine flu?

Um... no...

45. Who has pets in your novel and what are they?

Well, Selenda has a dragon which has been traveling with her for years... no body else has a pet. This must be remedied!

46. Are there angels, demons, or any religious references/figures in your novel/story?

Um... so far, not really.

47. How about political figures?

Let's see... Selenda was a nobleman's daughter until she had to start hiding in the woods. Then there's Aidenn, a noble whose power was taken away by his brother. Then I have a queen, two princesses, and I don't know what all else right now.

48. Is there incessant drinking?

Well, that depends... my story is set in a medieval world, and they mostly drank ale and beer and wine in those days, so... yeah.

49. Are there board games?

Two guards in the beginning of the story play a game of dice. Otherwise, my characters are a little too busy to play games.

50. Are there dream sequences?

Yes, I suppose.

51. Is there humor?

I hope so.

52. Is there tragedy?

Oh yes! I've got all sorts of plans for my characters which will not be pleasant experiences for all involved.

53. Does anyone have a temper tantrum?

Queen Olivine (my antagonist) isn't against throwing one.

54. How many characters end up single in your novel/story?

An awful lot.

55. Is anyone in your novel/story adopted?

Not that I remember.

56. Does anyone in your novel/story wear glasses?

No. They didn't have them back then.

57. Has your novel/story provided insight about your own life?

Not really.

59. Has your novel/story inspired anyone?

Nobody's read it, so no.

60. How many other people have asked to read your novel/story?

Nobody in particular, but I'm going to show what's been completed to a friend.

61. Have you drawn any of your characters?

No. I'm terrible at that sort of thing.

62. Has anyone drawn your characters for you?

No.

63. Does anyone vomit in your novel/story?

Not yet. I could make somebody do it, though. Maybe I should...

64. Does anyone bleed in your novel/story?

Yes! In fact, Selenda is currently in bed because of her injuries during a little incident in the woods.

65. Do any of your characters watch TV?

They didn't HAVE television in the Middle Ages.

66. What size shoes does your main character wear?

No idea. I think she has small feet, but that's it.

67. Does any of the characters in your novel/story use a computer?

One word: no.

68. How would you react if your novel/story was erased entirely?

I would probably scream and rage at my laptop (which isn't a very good one anyway) and start crying. If an actual someone was responsible, on the other hand, well...

69. Did you cry at killing off any of your characters?

I haven't killed any yet. But I will.

70. Did you cheer when killing off one of your characters?

No. But I will be very happy when I don't have my antagonist around anymore.

71. What advice would you give to a fellow writer?

START WRITING!

72. Describe your ending in three words.

Um... I'll get back to you on that.

73. Are there any love triangles, squares, hexagons, ect?

No.

74. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being least stressful, 10 being the most) where does your stress rank currently?

About a two or three. I have major editing to do afterwards.

75. Was it worth it?

Which? The story or the tag?

That's all for now! Adios!