I've had a good couple of days recently. My sister Cactus Pete finally got me the Stevie Nicks greatest hits CD, so the house has been filled with the sounds of heaven. Don't anyone judge me! Not only that, my draft of Escape of the Alchemist is coming along really well. I'm currently up to about 147 pages, which I'm really proud of. The really first, terrible draft was only 130, so you can understand my happiness.
One part of the draft that I'm really big on so far is the bounty hunters encounter with the Joshua family. The hunters and the Joshua's are really good friends, so there was a lot of good times I'm thinking. You've got the tough wise-arsed father Merrick, his pregnant wife Charmaine and their two girls, Renee and Vaughn. I was wondering how I was going to get this part down, so I just based some of them on my good cousins... so to the cousins, I say thanks.
Another bit of writing that I'm happy about is the short story I'm going to submit to Avant this year. It's the second draft of a story I wrote in January I think, and its **** loads better. Cactus Pete tells me so also. Anyway, I'm very happy with my writing at the moment. Putting together that chapter by chapter summary of EOTA is really paying off. I'm hoping to reach the 250 page mark or higher.
That is all... oh, and fingers crossed that Katee Sackhoff gets the Doctor Who gig in season 5.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Well then...
Today was rather good, and the days preceeding it. I went swimming, wrote a bit of a chapter, and tonight I get to watch Underbelly and Dexter. Not to mention that my theories about Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica are beginning to come true, but I was shocked when Boomer kidnapped Hera. That bitch! I foresee a vengeful Starbuck, Sharon and Caprica going after her and Cavil. Here's hoping.
Anyway, what else have I got on my mind. I'm really enjoying re-writing Escape of the Alchemist. Those two years learning the craft of writing a novel are really paying off, and I'm happy to put those shocking memories of writing the first draft to rest. I am liking the elements of normalcy that I'm adding, especially with Wes, Hawk and Laura at the Cottonmouth. The character of "The Teacher" is really paying off too.
Other writing endeavors include the piece I want to submit to Avant this year. I had a first draft written, but I don't really like it anymore, so naturally I'm going to resort to incorporating a storyline from a classic childrens tale... just try and guess which one. Here's a hint, it was incorporated into the first of the Matrix Trilogy and the series Lost.
I think a second draft would pay off because the last two stories that I got published were more focused around male characters, and I think writing from a female perspective would pay off greatly. Another reason for this change would have to do with actress Asher Keddie. I like seeing her on Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities. She's good as Liz Cruickshank, and I want to see who she's playing in the new Wolverine movie. Better not be a background character!
One shocking thing that I'd like to point out is that I'm actually considering reading the book Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. I know, I must be crazy. It's insane. But I want to see how she tackles the first person narrative, and see if her villains are any good. You know what they say, if the protagonists are crap, the baddies must be good, and I say this with confidence because I'm told that Bella Swan is a dumbarse.
So, that's all I've got to say at the moment. Oh, but I'd like to tell my good friend Janet that I was shocked to learn that you think Lost is awful. It's good watching, and I'm sure your offspring will agree. If you want to bag something American, have a go at Heroes. The writing is terrible! TERRIBLE!
Anyway, what else have I got on my mind. I'm really enjoying re-writing Escape of the Alchemist. Those two years learning the craft of writing a novel are really paying off, and I'm happy to put those shocking memories of writing the first draft to rest. I am liking the elements of normalcy that I'm adding, especially with Wes, Hawk and Laura at the Cottonmouth. The character of "The Teacher" is really paying off too.
Other writing endeavors include the piece I want to submit to Avant this year. I had a first draft written, but I don't really like it anymore, so naturally I'm going to resort to incorporating a storyline from a classic childrens tale... just try and guess which one. Here's a hint, it was incorporated into the first of the Matrix Trilogy and the series Lost.
I think a second draft would pay off because the last two stories that I got published were more focused around male characters, and I think writing from a female perspective would pay off greatly. Another reason for this change would have to do with actress Asher Keddie. I like seeing her on Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities. She's good as Liz Cruickshank, and I want to see who she's playing in the new Wolverine movie. Better not be a background character!
One shocking thing that I'd like to point out is that I'm actually considering reading the book Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. I know, I must be crazy. It's insane. But I want to see how she tackles the first person narrative, and see if her villains are any good. You know what they say, if the protagonists are crap, the baddies must be good, and I say this with confidence because I'm told that Bella Swan is a dumbarse.
So, that's all I've got to say at the moment. Oh, but I'd like to tell my good friend Janet that I was shocked to learn that you think Lost is awful. It's good watching, and I'm sure your offspring will agree. If you want to bag something American, have a go at Heroes. The writing is terrible! TERRIBLE!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
And The Nominees Are...
Ok, like any normal person, I watched the Oscars on Monday, and I just have to say that they were good. Congrates to Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz for winning, but not to Sean Penn because I was gunning for Mickey Rourke. No matter, he'll get one. Moving on, I just want to stop and talk about the humour that was brought to the event, and I thought to myself 'I can do that.' So, this is the joke I've written for this years Academy Awards.
Two famous comedians walk onto the stage. The audience watches them in wonder. Comedians walk upto the microphone.
C1: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and let me say that it's an honour for us to be presenting tonight.
C2: It certainly is, but the greatest honour is the chance to be making a joke at the Oscars, which we think is the soul reason why anyone comes to these things, apart from seeing Whoopi in person.
Hold for laughter.
C2: Anyway, when we were asked to present, we thought, what is the best joke that we can use?
C1: It was a very big decision.
C2: It was... but then we thought, what's the safest joke that we can use because as a safety precaution, we follow an important list of rules.
C1: For instance, we'll never comment on the pre-deceased... because their family might be watching.
C2: That's right... Ledgers. Besides, we don't go after greatness.
C1: Of course. The Joker was brilliant... and the scariest thing we saw last year apart from saggy porn.
Hold for audience to shiver.
C2: Another rule that we follow is that we never use any racially based jokes.
C1: That's right. We never comment on people because of their heritage or appearance... mainly because we don't want to be jumped in the parking lot by Robert Downey Jr.
Hold for laughter.
C1: Also, we won't mock some people because they might react in a bad way.
C2: We all saw what Angelina Jolie did to that train in Wanted.
C1: I know, she's crazy.
Both comedians realise that Angelina Jolie is sitting in the front row, and take one step back.
C2: But we still love her.
C1: So judging from our list of rules, there's very few people here tonight who we can bag.
C2: But there's no rule about not insulting Disney princesses, is there.
C1: No, there isn't. They're great targets, especially when they end up falling for a gay and wind up in rehab.
C2: Of course we expected nothing less from Anne Hathaway.
Hold for laughter. Anne Hathaway gives them a threatening look, and then uses telepathy to plan their mysterious deaths with Angelina Jolie.
C1: Don't worry, we love you Annie.
C2: So, that's our Oscar joke ladies and gentlemen.
C1: And now, the nominees for best soft-drink placement are...
Two famous comedians walk onto the stage. The audience watches them in wonder. Comedians walk upto the microphone.
C1: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and let me say that it's an honour for us to be presenting tonight.
C2: It certainly is, but the greatest honour is the chance to be making a joke at the Oscars, which we think is the soul reason why anyone comes to these things, apart from seeing Whoopi in person.
Hold for laughter.
C2: Anyway, when we were asked to present, we thought, what is the best joke that we can use?
C1: It was a very big decision.
C2: It was... but then we thought, what's the safest joke that we can use because as a safety precaution, we follow an important list of rules.
C1: For instance, we'll never comment on the pre-deceased... because their family might be watching.
C2: That's right... Ledgers. Besides, we don't go after greatness.
C1: Of course. The Joker was brilliant... and the scariest thing we saw last year apart from saggy porn.
Hold for audience to shiver.
C2: Another rule that we follow is that we never use any racially based jokes.
C1: That's right. We never comment on people because of their heritage or appearance... mainly because we don't want to be jumped in the parking lot by Robert Downey Jr.
Hold for laughter.
C1: Also, we won't mock some people because they might react in a bad way.
C2: We all saw what Angelina Jolie did to that train in Wanted.
C1: I know, she's crazy.
Both comedians realise that Angelina Jolie is sitting in the front row, and take one step back.
C2: But we still love her.
C1: So judging from our list of rules, there's very few people here tonight who we can bag.
C2: But there's no rule about not insulting Disney princesses, is there.
C1: No, there isn't. They're great targets, especially when they end up falling for a gay and wind up in rehab.
C2: Of course we expected nothing less from Anne Hathaway.
Hold for laughter. Anne Hathaway gives them a threatening look, and then uses telepathy to plan their mysterious deaths with Angelina Jolie.
C1: Don't worry, we love you Annie.
C2: So, that's our Oscar joke ladies and gentlemen.
C1: And now, the nominees for best soft-drink placement are...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Open Hands
Greetings again, hope all is well my many dosen of readers. Haven't been on in a while, so I'm just catching up is all.
Nothing much has happened, except I did a bit of work a few weeks back. Decided that handling wood wasn't the best thing in my opinion, plus the guy I was working with was a tremendous yet inexcusible handful (excuse my language).
Another good thing that happened is that I've started up my series again, and I'm hoping that I'll get it right this time.
I've got big problems with POV (point of view changes) which Monday Esme has often pointed out and expressed a well-known dislike for... so I'm hoping that my narrator "The Teacher" will save it for me.
Hoping I'll get the second draft of "Escape of the Alchemist" finished in a few months, I should be very busy. Any encouragement would be welcomed of course.
PS. Atticus, if you keep responding with pointless crap that just wastes my time, Tessica will see your baby pics. OKAY!
Nothing much has happened, except I did a bit of work a few weeks back. Decided that handling wood wasn't the best thing in my opinion, plus the guy I was working with was a tremendous yet inexcusible handful (excuse my language).
Another good thing that happened is that I've started up my series again, and I'm hoping that I'll get it right this time.
I've got big problems with POV (point of view changes) which Monday Esme has often pointed out and expressed a well-known dislike for... so I'm hoping that my narrator "The Teacher" will save it for me.
Hoping I'll get the second draft of "Escape of the Alchemist" finished in a few months, I should be very busy. Any encouragement would be welcomed of course.
PS. Atticus, if you keep responding with pointless crap that just wastes my time, Tessica will see your baby pics. OKAY!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Well, It's Happened
As of yesterday I am 20 years old, and it ain't bad. I had a good bday. My good brother Babette took me out to the movies to see The Wrestler, which wasn't bad. I liked Mickey Rourke's character. Also, the movie was way better than Darren Aronofsky's last movie, which I still like unlike my Asian bound friend Gin/Velma.
Anyway, I saw the movie, I got plenty of messages over the facebook and I got a DVD player. My good friend Crazy Chik was not pleased, since she does not have a DVD player. Meh I say. But there was a downer, like when my dear friend Young One chose to go swimming instead of coming over for a visit. You little shite! I was good to you, but I still luv ya.
But what am I doing with myself now. I've currently started a new novel which I'm pretty big on. No underworld elements in this one- THANK GOD! I'm also hoping that my employer, whom I shall call Charlotte, can find me some work since I'm getting kinda bored sitting around the house a lot. Maybe I should go to uni. I've also finished a short story that I want to submit to Avant this year.
So that's all that's happened. Here's to being 20... and don't touch my stuff Jesus!
Anyway, I saw the movie, I got plenty of messages over the facebook and I got a DVD player. My good friend Crazy Chik was not pleased, since she does not have a DVD player. Meh I say. But there was a downer, like when my dear friend Young One chose to go swimming instead of coming over for a visit. You little shite! I was good to you, but I still luv ya.
But what am I doing with myself now. I've currently started a new novel which I'm pretty big on. No underworld elements in this one- THANK GOD! I'm also hoping that my employer, whom I shall call Charlotte, can find me some work since I'm getting kinda bored sitting around the house a lot. Maybe I should go to uni. I've also finished a short story that I want to submit to Avant this year.
So that's all that's happened. Here's to being 20... and don't touch my stuff Jesus!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
And I've Been Doing What?
Merry Christmas to y'all. I've been very busy for the last couple of weeks. My time has been taken up with shopping for presents (shopping centres are hell in December by the way), starting another new novel (which I'm sure will go further than the last, hopefully) and hearing the same Katy Perry songs on the radio (she is like everywhere now).
But, I've also finished reading The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger (hope I've spelt her name right). I'd already heard about the book years ago, and I became intrigued when I learnt that it actually involved time travel, and my good friend Janet from TAFE said good things about it too.
What I really want to say is that it is one of the best re-imagined sci-fi's I've ever come across. I actually hate the author now because I want to write in the same genre, but I'm affraid that I won't be as good as her. Time will tell though. Anyway, 'tis was a bitchin' read and a special thanks goes out to Janet for getting me into it. DON'T DENY IT DEAR!
I know I'll be seeing the movie when it comes out. I'm a Rachel McAdams fan I am.
Merry Christmas people, and have a happy new year.
But, I've also finished reading The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger (hope I've spelt her name right). I'd already heard about the book years ago, and I became intrigued when I learnt that it actually involved time travel, and my good friend Janet from TAFE said good things about it too.
What I really want to say is that it is one of the best re-imagined sci-fi's I've ever come across. I actually hate the author now because I want to write in the same genre, but I'm affraid that I won't be as good as her. Time will tell though. Anyway, 'tis was a bitchin' read and a special thanks goes out to Janet for getting me into it. DON'T DENY IT DEAR!
I know I'll be seeing the movie when it comes out. I'm a Rachel McAdams fan I am.
Merry Christmas people, and have a happy new year.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Stowaway
Hello, for anyone who read my previous posting, you should know that I was conflicted about what I should be writing. Now I do know what I want to do, and that is my sci-fi, which I am currently calling Stowaway. This is only a working title, so there might be another emerging in the future.
Anyway, my new novel is about a woman named Monica Edmondson. I've chosen her first name because it means alone, and her surname because it is a tribute to the character Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson, played by Leah Cairns in Battlestar Galactica. Monica learns that she can unwillingly travel through time and space, which she has no control over.
Monica find herself travelling to the age of slavery in New Orleans, and all the way to the year 2931, where Egypt has emerged as one of the most powerful nations in the world. This doesn't sit well for Monica, because she'd much rather go home to her daughter, Freya. What makes things worse is that Freya ages 23 years, whilst Monica only ages 10.
I'm planning to capture a more realistic side in sci-fi, whilst also mixed with a bit of humour. I'm also writing it in the first person narrative, because I'm done with those damn POV changes that Monday Esme taught me to hate so much. Also, I'm going to do a lot more research for this, and I've already started.
I will be posting more details about the novel as I write it. I'm already passed 8,000 words, so that is a good sign. Another thing is that I've included four pre-existing people into my novel, so George, Amber, Catherine and Justen, you shall be famous.
Cheers
Anyway, my new novel is about a woman named Monica Edmondson. I've chosen her first name because it means alone, and her surname because it is a tribute to the character Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson, played by Leah Cairns in Battlestar Galactica. Monica learns that she can unwillingly travel through time and space, which she has no control over.
Monica find herself travelling to the age of slavery in New Orleans, and all the way to the year 2931, where Egypt has emerged as one of the most powerful nations in the world. This doesn't sit well for Monica, because she'd much rather go home to her daughter, Freya. What makes things worse is that Freya ages 23 years, whilst Monica only ages 10.
I'm planning to capture a more realistic side in sci-fi, whilst also mixed with a bit of humour. I'm also writing it in the first person narrative, because I'm done with those damn POV changes that Monday Esme taught me to hate so much. Also, I'm going to do a lot more research for this, and I've already started.
I will be posting more details about the novel as I write it. I'm already passed 8,000 words, so that is a good sign. Another thing is that I've included four pre-existing people into my novel, so George, Amber, Catherine and Justen, you shall be famous.
Cheers
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