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The Dregs--I Mean, Megs, of Society: The Not So 'Family' Aspects of Family Guy

Hey guys! I wrote an article about the treatment of Meg Griffin on Family Guy. For several months now I've been thinking about this, and how the abuse of Meg enables and perpetuates abuse, bully culture, and trans- and homophobia.

Will you please read it and let me know what you think? Having been bullied myself as an adolescent, this is a subject that is very near and dear to my heart.

http://neniacampbell.blogspot.com/201...

For the First Time Ever, CLOAK AND DAGGER is Available on SMASHWORDS!!!

I added it today!

So for those of you who wanted to read the book but don't have Kindles or PCs, you're in luck!

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Thank you so much for your support. ♥

Fearscape Broke 750 Ratings!

That's only 250 ratings away from 1,000!!! (My ultimate goal)

I'm so happy!

Thanks everyone!!

My Cast for Cloak and Dagger

I often get asked who I picture as the characters for this series. So here are the actors who I imagine for...

Christina


(Michelle Rodriguez)

Michael


(Paul Walker)

Adrian


(Sasha Roiz)

Richardson


(Pierce Brosnan)

A


(Julianne Moore)

Christina's mom


Judy Reyes

So yeah, hope that answers your questions. ^_^

Cloak and Dagger Broke 600 Ratings!!!

Thank you everyone, for reading my books!

♥

Writing Survey :D

1. Are you a “pantser” or a “plotter?”
I go into a story with a vague idea of what I want to happen but--oh, okay, let's be honest. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing. Nope. Not a clue.

2. Detailed character sketches or “their character will be revealed to me as a I write”?
Getting too detailed can be a mistake. I think it can lead to Mary Sues and Marty Stus. Don't fall into the pitfall of vanity and obsess over your creations. Sometimes it's just better to approach a story as a blank slate.

3. Do you know your characters’ goals, motivations, and conflicts before you start writing or is that something else you discover only after you start writing?
Again, I kind of go in with a vague idea and develop it more as the story goes on.

4. Books on plotting – useful or harmful?
I always wonder about those. If the person who writes them is so good at plotting, why aren't they a best-seller? (*realizes the irony of saying this when she's also published a writing guide* >_>)

5. Are you a procrastinator or does the itch to write keep at you until you sit down and work?
Both. It's cyclical. I write pretty fast, though, so I think I'm entitled to the odd bout of procrastination. :D
*eyes readers, especially Alisa* *backs away slowly*

6. Do you write in short bursts of creative energy, or can you sit down and write for hours at a time?
One time I started writing around 11 A.M. and then around 6 P.M. I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day.

7. Are you a morning or afternoon writer?
Night. Always night. Although apparently this is not healthy so I'm going to try to go to bed earlier.

8. Do you write with music/the noise of children/in a cafe or other public setting, or do you need complete silence to concentrate?
Quiet, please.

9. Computer or longhand? (Or typewriter?)
JUST SUCK THE IDEAS STRAIGHT OUT OF MY VEINS.

10. Do you know the ending before you type Chapter One?
Hahahaha. I wish.

11. Does what’s selling in the market influence how and what you write?
I could say something really snarky here but I won't. No, I just write what I love. Or what I'm interested in or passionate about.

12. Editing – love it or hate it?
-__________-

Bonus questions

13. Why do you want to write?
Because it's painful not to.

14. Do you want to publish your work? Why?
I already self-publish, but I'd love to be able to do this professionally. I think I have a shot. It's a long-shot but hey, a shot's a shot. I'll take it!

15. Do like to write alone or do you like to work with other? Why?
I've never done a collab before. I think it would be very weird for me. Maybe someday, but not until I've refined my own style.

Flash Giveaway of Fearscape on Facebook!

I just finished making some corrections to Fearscape and submitted the new document to Smashwords! (Now about to do the same with Amazon.)

As a means of celebration, I'm giving away FIVE copies!!

To enter, just click 'share' for this post on Facebook. :)

https://www.facebook.com/aficionenias...

Black Beast Playlist :D

It's been a while since I made a playlist for a story. I know a lot of you like listening to music while you read so here are some of the songs I listened to while editing. I think they fit the tone of the story. :)

(I know I have weird taste in music lol)

Here they are in order:
1. Elemental // Tears for Fears
2. Calling All Crows // State Radio
3. Stairway to the Skies // Within Temptation
4. Howl // Florence + the Machine
5. Bridges // Broods
6. Sunshine // Keane
7. No Silver // Chris Bathgate
8. AEIOU // Charlotte Sometimes
9. Hairy Trees // Goldfrapp
10. Your New Beloved // Lovelife
11. I and the Wolf // Oh Land
12. In the Air // Morgan Page

Enjoy!

Tantalized Broke 100 Ratings!

Thanks guys! That was really fast! :o

I'm so grateful to have wonderful readers like you, supporting me at every turn!

Also, congratulations to the winners of my Black Beast giveaway! If you didn't win, I'm sorry. Best of luck next time!

(Or you could buy a copy from Smashwords or Amazon. ♥)

Cheers, everyone!

xNenia

Last Day of BLACK BEAST Giveaway!

I messed up. I accidentally set the end-date for my giveaway for SATURDAY. Not Friday. That means there's an EXTRA DAY to apply!!

http://booklikes.com/giveaways/show/4...

There are 10 copies available! Apply for yours! <3

Or, if you are a believer of instant gratification, you could always buy a copy right now. I don't mind. ;)

Thanks so much!

xNenia