Well... That trip was... Amazing.

I had such a great time. Traveling by myself wasn't that hard. As long as I remember that it's ok to get turned around or to ask directions/help from the airline employees. That's what they're there for, after all!

Well.. To get to the bones of the weekend.... Bethany House Publishers absolutely LOVED my story NaNo was good for something after all!!! :hurrah: They want me to continue writing chapters and send them (unedited :gasp to the rep that I met with at the Con. I also have an agent who thinks my style of writing is superb I'm barely able to contain my excitement. No contract on either yet but who knows???

Now. Neen. I haven't asked you this yet and I need to x_x Is it ok if I use Lisbeth? I'll pull up my own storyline for her time in the otherworld but she was your character first. Bethany House is willing to let me write a pair of companion novels one for each girl. Whatcha think??

I've started writing up my weekend's experiences in a series of short fictionalized pieces. One is up now. Let me know what you think of the first one. I may or may not continue to post them, depending on the feedback I receive. In all honesty I'm just trying to capture the memories.

I also have a plan to get my novel done. Similar to NaNo but slightly different. Several of the speakers at the Con harped on the point that "I have no time" is just an excuse. So I have decided to start getting up at 3 (Yes, AM) and make a pot of tea before sitting before my computer and writing until I get at least 1667 words. Today it only took hours and I rewarded myself by going back to bed for a little more rest. I really want to get this done.

And now... For a mindless quiz.


Pick 3 characters, and have them answer the following questions accordingly. (They may be original characters or not):
1. Ril
2. Karyn
3. Nicholas

1. Number one (Ril), what was your childhood like?
It was beautiful and peaceful. The type of childhood that one wishes for. It was everything I could have ever wanted.

2. Character number three (Nicholas), if you could go back and time and change one thing, what would it be? (It can be something regarding your personal history, or something that is in the history books.)
I wish that I had continued my ballet studies, despite my parents refusal to fund my dreams.

3. Number two (Karyn), would you rather be immortal and eternally miserable, or live a mortal, blissfully peaceful life?
I'm already mortal! Nothing much can be done about that. I think I'd much rather be happy for a few years than miserable for all of eternity.

4. Say, character number three (Nick), how much do you weigh?
145, it's as much as my ankles can take.

5. Have you ever loved and lost, number one (Ril)? I'll bet it was your fault, wasn't it? Tsk tsk...
I've spent all of eternity loving and losing. It's a battle I'll never win. Everytime I vow never to love again, to close and harden my heart to any emotion I meet someone who insists on my affection. I care not a whit for Red. He can rot in hell for all I care. Ixion did not deserve the brutal death that was forced upon her. Dakarys... Kimani... Words cannot describe the pain I felt when I lost you. Yes, it was my fault. I would do anything to change what happened. E ki su, Dak.

6. Oh, no character two (Karyn)! You've just strolled into a department store to admire the lovely washing machines when a guy with a nylon stocking over his head runs in and holds the whole store at gunpoint! How will you save the day?
Well, I'm not a coward. But my lack of sight might cause problems in being a hero. I suppose I'd call 911. That would be the smart thing to do.

7. Number Three (Nick), tell your best "Yo Momma" joke.
Yo Momma is soo big she sat on my Harley and it told her to get off.

8. Who is the one person you cannot live without, character number one (Ril)? Why? (Please don't say Oprah, please don't say Oprah...)
I've learned to live without the people I love.

9. Hey, number two (Karyn), tell me one of your deepest, darkest secrets. To make you feel better, I'll tell one of mine: I don't have any deep, dark secrets.
I hate my parents for giving me up. I wish they had at least tried to raise me.

10. All characters: What kind of music do you listen to? Do you play any instruments? If so, which ones? (Yes...the cazoo counts. Your nose, however, does not.)
Ril: What most would term 'tribal' I enjoy flutes and drums, things that reming me of home.
Karyn: Pretty much anything. I can play a little piano though it's mainly just Bach.
Nick: Rock, classical, Scream-o, hip-hop. I like it all. I can't play an instrument unless you count the stereo

11. What is the most annoying thing in the world, character one (Ril)?
Humans. Most definitely humans.

12. Finish the statement, number three (Nick): Art is... Movement.

12. Finish the statement, number two (Karyn): People are... mostly good.

13. Finish the statement, number one (Ril): Imagination... leads to trouble.

14. All characters: Out of the three of you, who is the most outgoing? Reserved? Humorous? Stinky?
Ril: Nick is both the most outgoing and humorous. Karyn is reserved but only at first. If by stinky you mean bitch than that would be me.
Karyn: Nick is pretty funny but he's too much of a flirt for my liking and he can be pretty smelly at times. Ril is... Ril.
Nick: I'm all of them!

15. Quick, Number three (Nick)! Write a poem!
Uh... Roses are red
Violets are blue?
I do ballet and uh... Your ass is cute?


16. What is your favorite word, number one (Ril)?
Blood

17. Character number three (Nick), what is one weird thing that you can do? (i.e. wiggle your ears, fold your tongue, play 'amazing grace' with your armpit...)
Um.. Well.. I can dance Romeo. Is that.. wierd?

18. Speak any other languages, Number Two (Karyn)?
Not speak, but I can read Braille.

19. What is your nationality, character number one (Ril)?
Fey


20. Pick, number two (Karyn): asparagus or canned peas? Please elaborate.
I like both. But cans are hard to open, I get a lot of cut fingers. But then asparagus has to be boiled. Boiling water equals burns.

21. What scares you the most, character three (Nick)?
Breaking a leg. I couldn't imagine not dancing any more.

22. All characters: What is one thing you would like the world to know about you?
Ril: I didn't mean for it to happen.
Karyn: Just because I can't see doesn't mean I'm less of a person.
Nick: Ballet isn't just for chicks. I'm awesome and I do it!