Last night I was going through some of the boxes under the bed, which is a scary proposition, believe me! I found a bag of winter sweaters (which I'll need soon enough), a box of books, and the flower-patterned box that I used to put finished stories in after I wrote them. There are a few in there; my mom and I used to challenge each other with short lists of words we had to incorporate into a story, and the results are in that box. The best thing, though, is a story called "The Tale of the Three Princesses".
I wrote that one when I was recovering from round 1 (ding, ding!) with Depression, and that story was the first sign I had that I was getting better. It's kind of a fractured fairy tale, incorporating the tales of Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel. I re-read it last night, and though I'd do some editing, I still think it's good- entertaining, anyway.
I don't know why I'm sharing this, really. I'm thinking about posting it on one of my other blogs after I do the editing that I mentioned. There aren't many places to try to try to get short fiction published anymore, are there? I know Stephen King has lamented this (in his book "On Writing", which I really enjoyed). Oh, well- so I can't make money off of 'er. It just feels good to have created something I can be proud of, and to share that with people.
I'm babbling now. Congratulations to you if you've followed me this far on this one... I hope I'll find time in the future to do more writing, though I really don't know when. Between looking after my baby, a friend's baby during the week and trying to find time to do my toy business (plus I'll be going back to work part-time in September)... well, we'll see. I'm not giving up sleep, though. No, sir. Love the sleep.
cfamommy posted on Aug 06, 2006
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GrapeKoolaid said on Aug 06, 2006....
I look forward to reading your story. I've never been able to keep anything I've ever written, drawn, painted, or sculpted. As soon as I'm done, I have a habit of throwing it away. Ever since I was little, I had it in my head that once I put something down on paper, it can always be duplicated, for the original is kept in my head. It's not something that I regret, because it's still all in my head. The trouble is, getting it out again, should I want it. :) -
JadeLondon said on Aug 06, 2006....
Yes, I was thinking about doing the same thing. In fact, I was going to post a piece I wrote when I was nineteen (about my life) yesterday. Then I found out the server was down. I will be glad to read your stories. Do you think mine will be of any interest? I just recovered a wealth off of some old floppies of mine. I cannot even believe that the info was still there, considering most of it is ten-plus years old. -
cfamommy said on Aug 06, 2006....
[b]GrapeKoolAid[/b]: I tend to do the same thing, but I do it with unfinished work. I stop working on it, and then I lose the 'flow' by the time I get bac to it, so I just toss it. I hate to be reminded of things that never got finished. You're lucky if yours are still in your head! [b]JadeLondon[/b]: I would certainly be interested to see your piece. I wish I had something that was more than a few years old that I could look back on and see how I've changed. I say: Go For It! -
JadeLondon said on Aug 06, 2006....
Thanks! I don't know what is going on here at SoulCast, but somehow, I have been blocked from posting. Rumor has it I should be able to do so if I were to use a different username. I think I will probably wait until Monday--you know, give them an opportunity to fix the problem. I hope they do! This is just plain weird. -
Broncostar said on Aug 06, 2006....
The server glitch sure is getting annoying. Let's hope this fades out by Monday. -
hunter_boyce_chandler said on Aug 06, 2006....
I really love all of you. I have been a writer all of my life. I have given of myself to the service of a few while feeling the tidal undertow pulling me into oblivion. I somehow know that my words will go on, but I have no idea why or how. When I close my eyes I sense that I am on the shore of a vast ocean that is drawing me into it's breast. Like John Irving I am constantly fighting the pull of the undertaod. -
JadeLondon said on Aug 06, 2006....
Hunter--you are always blowing my mind with something poetically profound. I could only hope to emulate you. That is exactly how I feel. It is not a choice for me. It is a drive--a compulsion. I cannot believe I betrayed the pen/keyboard as long as I did. In coming here, I have been reborn. I may not be the best writer in the world--but then again, I am probably not the worst either. Getting feedback & finding a community of people who understand the 'passion' & really network. Well, this is well more than I could have ever hoped. Cfamommy: I will be waiting for your next post. -
Zayda said on Aug 07, 2006....
I honestly think I am just coming into writing, which is a funny thing for someone who teaches writing to admit. I have always been in love with learning, language, and reading. I, according to my mother, caused her to lose her voice when we moved from Virginia to Alaska when I was but two. Apparently, during the whole long drive across country, I was not happy unless she or my father were reading to me. And that love of reading stayed with me, all through elementary, middle, and high school. I seemed to always have my nose in a book. I never lost the love or reading, but begin to lose time for it as I went through college and two grad school programs. And, I find myself reading less now that I work full time, run a household, raise a toddler and raise a husband, who is at times more child than man. My mother asked me but a week ago what happened to my dream of writing a novel. I looked at her like she had lost her mind because I truly never remember saying that to her. She claims that I used to say that all the time when I was in high school. I can't fathom that I did, simply because I have never really felt that I was a "writer" in the creative writer sense. I can whip out the user manual for software with my eyes closed, but creative writing has never really been something I delved into. Now, I find myself drawn again to my love of language and words and thinking about writing more seriously. In fact, I have two stories started, but I am not sure where they are going. I have also found that I am parlaying my love for reading and a good story into doing some editing for a friend. I can't tell you what joy that brings me. So, we will see what happens. CFA, I am really looking forward to your next posts. -
JadeLondon said on Aug 07, 2006....
Zayda--Well, for someone so late to come into her own, you have done a wonderful job. I wouldn't have believed for a second that you didn't think of it at least once. You are an English prof & have a nice turn of phrase, besides. I will be waiting on a update about your little man (at the end of the month when he starts school). Cfamommy--shouldn't your baby's birthday be coming up in this next month? -
cfamommy said on Aug 07, 2006....
[b]Zayda[/b]: Too funny- you say "... and raise a husband, whi is at times more child than man." Wow, that sounds familiar! I'll have to do a post about that one some time. Whatever form your future writing takes, I hope you'll be posting some of it for us! [b]JadeLondon[/b]: Yes, my little guy will be turning one on September 5th. That's right- I wnet into labour on Labour Day last year. How very "me"... Thanks to everyone for the encouragement- you guys are so great! I don't know if I'll post the story right on SoulCast when the editing is done, but I'll put up a link if it's somewhere else. -
kdarticles said on Aug 10, 2006....
I wrote and drew the pictures to a couple children books. Nothing profound but still... I just don't know what to do with them now. I need to get them published or something, but that cost money...and I have no idea where to go to get something published. I am just being lazy, I know....
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