Nenia Campbell's Blog, page 53
July 3, 2013
Q&As with Nens: Ask Me Anything
I am currently revising one of my books and am stuffed with dinner my mom cooked. As such, I am feeling indolent.
Ask me questions! About books! About my books! About things in general!
I will answer them!
*rolls around on the keyboard*
Ask me questions! About books! About my books! About things in general!
I will answer them!
*rolls around on the keyboard*
July 2, 2013
A Survey About Breathing--I Mean, Writing.
1. What genre do you write (poetry, novel, plays...)? Novels. Lots of novels.
2. What is a theme that you write a lot about? Revenge. >_>
3. Have you ever written about your own life? I've written stuff BASED off my own life. I'm really actually very boring, though, and the stuff based off my life has about as much in common with my life as Disney does with the fairytales they base their movies on.
4. What is the longest thing you have written?
Cloak and Dagger was 145,000 words before I culled about 20k of them while editing.
5. What would you say is your best work? I plead the fifth.
6. Have you ever gotten anything seriously published?
...Does indie count? No? *posts Okay Guy reaction face* :(
7. Do you ever want to get anything seriously published?
yes.
8. Do you want to be a writer when you grow up (that is, writing being your only source of income)?
What is this growing up you speak of? I've been waiting 23 years for that to happen. ;)
9. Do you let other people read your writing or are you very secretive about it?
There are no secrets on the internet.
.-.
10. Do you ever throw your writing away, or do you keep all of it?
KEEP ALL THE THINGS!
11. Who is your favorite character you have invented?
I dunno. They all kind of scare me LOL. I guess Catherine. You haven't met her yet. She's funny.
12. What is your greatest source of inspiration?
Reading, dreams, neural synapses.
13. Name one of your works:
FEARSCAPE.
14. Is your dream to get on the New York Times Bestseller's list?
If that happened I would buy a newspaper just to cut out that article and frame it. And then I would buy a projector, and turn the article into one of those laminate sheets, and I would shine it into the sky like the Batman logo EVERY NIGHT. >:D
15. Do you expect to get on the New York Times Bestseller's list?
Nooo.
16. How old were you when you wrote your first serious work?
I wrote a story about a girl with leaves for hair when I was like 4.
17. If you write poetry, is it rhymed or unrhymed?
Rhymey-whymey-whyme. Or not. It really does depend a lot.
18. Is imagery one of your strongest points in writing?
Sometimes.
19. What IS your strongest point in writing?
Coming up with titles.
20. What is your weakest point in writing?
Coming up with stories to go with the titles.
21. How many serious works have you written (ones you'd like to get published)?
About 20. Be afraid.
22. Do you turn your friends and family in to characters in your book?
I'll never tell! >:D
23. What is your system on character development?
What doesn't kill them makes them stronger (characters).
24. What writers can you compare yourself with?
You tell me, readers! You tell me!
25. Name another one of your works:
Equinox.
26. Do you prefer writing over reading?
When I'm doing one, I'd usually rather be doing the other. I'm like Milo, from the Phantom Tollbooth.
27. What was the inspiration for your greatest work?
Stories where the bad guys didn't stay bad. I was like, I WANNA WRITE ABOUT A MEAN SUMBITCH WHO STAYS MEAN.
28. Would you like to live like the characters in your stories?
LOL. Yes. Because being an assassin-slash-serial-killer is so me. No thanks! ^^
29. Would you hate one of your stories to be turned into a movie?
It depends on what they were planning to do it.
30. Have you ever written a story only to find out that there has all ready been one published exactly like it?
Sort of...but not really? I'm really competitive so I try not to look or read stories that sound too much like mine because I don't want to be biased. Usually my stories seem to be the more disturbing out of the two, and I get a weird sense of pride out of that. Like, YAY. I WIN. I'm very immature.
31. Go on, name another one of your works:
Err. Detraction.
32. What is it about?
DOOM AND DESPAIR.
33. Do you think you are a better writer than most of your contemporaries?
LOL. The minute you hear me spewing shit like that, you have my permission to shelve me as a BBA.
34. Are most of your stories about the same thing, or do they cover a lot of different themes?
No. I would get bored. Fast. I want to try writing in a whole bunch of different genres! I don't want to be a one-trick pony author.
35. Is writing a challenge for you, or does it come naturally?
First drafts come naturally. Editing goes slooooooowly. Frequently there is crying involved.
36. Have you ever taken a creative writing class?
Nope, never.
37. Have you ever written an entire novel?
Yes.
38. Have you ever sent your work in to a publisher, only to have it declined?
Yes. I was sad, but the lady was really nice. Hooray!
39. Name another one of your works:
Fearscape.
40. What is this story about?
A stalker...and a girl.
41. And finally, is writing the most important thing in your life?
Writing is probably my favorite thing besides reading. I've been doing it for fun since I was 5. There's something magical about making your own form of entertainment come to life. I love that. It's a little lonely and isolate sometimes, but that's why I'm so grateful for Goodreads. I get to meet new friends through reading- and writing. As a writer, you can't really ask for more than that. :')
2. What is a theme that you write a lot about? Revenge. >_>
3. Have you ever written about your own life? I've written stuff BASED off my own life. I'm really actually very boring, though, and the stuff based off my life has about as much in common with my life as Disney does with the fairytales they base their movies on.
4. What is the longest thing you have written?
Cloak and Dagger was 145,000 words before I culled about 20k of them while editing.
5. What would you say is your best work? I plead the fifth.
6. Have you ever gotten anything seriously published?
...Does indie count? No? *posts Okay Guy reaction face* :(
7. Do you ever want to get anything seriously published?
yes.
8. Do you want to be a writer when you grow up (that is, writing being your only source of income)?
What is this growing up you speak of? I've been waiting 23 years for that to happen. ;)
9. Do you let other people read your writing or are you very secretive about it?
There are no secrets on the internet.
.-.
10. Do you ever throw your writing away, or do you keep all of it?
KEEP ALL THE THINGS!
11. Who is your favorite character you have invented?
I dunno. They all kind of scare me LOL. I guess Catherine. You haven't met her yet. She's funny.
12. What is your greatest source of inspiration?
Reading, dreams, neural synapses.
13. Name one of your works:
FEARSCAPE.
14. Is your dream to get on the New York Times Bestseller's list?
If that happened I would buy a newspaper just to cut out that article and frame it. And then I would buy a projector, and turn the article into one of those laminate sheets, and I would shine it into the sky like the Batman logo EVERY NIGHT. >:D
15. Do you expect to get on the New York Times Bestseller's list?
Nooo.
16. How old were you when you wrote your first serious work?
I wrote a story about a girl with leaves for hair when I was like 4.
17. If you write poetry, is it rhymed or unrhymed?
Rhymey-whymey-whyme. Or not. It really does depend a lot.
18. Is imagery one of your strongest points in writing?
Sometimes.
19. What IS your strongest point in writing?
Coming up with titles.
20. What is your weakest point in writing?
Coming up with stories to go with the titles.
21. How many serious works have you written (ones you'd like to get published)?
About 20. Be afraid.
22. Do you turn your friends and family in to characters in your book?
I'll never tell! >:D
23. What is your system on character development?
What doesn't kill them makes them stronger (characters).
24. What writers can you compare yourself with?
You tell me, readers! You tell me!
25. Name another one of your works:
Equinox.
26. Do you prefer writing over reading?
When I'm doing one, I'd usually rather be doing the other. I'm like Milo, from the Phantom Tollbooth.
27. What was the inspiration for your greatest work?
Stories where the bad guys didn't stay bad. I was like, I WANNA WRITE ABOUT A MEAN SUMBITCH WHO STAYS MEAN.
28. Would you like to live like the characters in your stories?
LOL. Yes. Because being an assassin-slash-serial-killer is so me. No thanks! ^^
29. Would you hate one of your stories to be turned into a movie?
It depends on what they were planning to do it.
30. Have you ever written a story only to find out that there has all ready been one published exactly like it?
Sort of...but not really? I'm really competitive so I try not to look or read stories that sound too much like mine because I don't want to be biased. Usually my stories seem to be the more disturbing out of the two, and I get a weird sense of pride out of that. Like, YAY. I WIN. I'm very immature.
31. Go on, name another one of your works:
Err. Detraction.
32. What is it about?
DOOM AND DESPAIR.
33. Do you think you are a better writer than most of your contemporaries?
LOL. The minute you hear me spewing shit like that, you have my permission to shelve me as a BBA.
34. Are most of your stories about the same thing, or do they cover a lot of different themes?
No. I would get bored. Fast. I want to try writing in a whole bunch of different genres! I don't want to be a one-trick pony author.
35. Is writing a challenge for you, or does it come naturally?
First drafts come naturally. Editing goes slooooooowly. Frequently there is crying involved.
36. Have you ever taken a creative writing class?
Nope, never.
37. Have you ever written an entire novel?
Yes.
38. Have you ever sent your work in to a publisher, only to have it declined?
Yes. I was sad, but the lady was really nice. Hooray!
39. Name another one of your works:
Fearscape.
40. What is this story about?
A stalker...and a girl.
41. And finally, is writing the most important thing in your life?
Writing is probably my favorite thing besides reading. I've been doing it for fun since I was 5. There's something magical about making your own form of entertainment come to life. I love that. It's a little lonely and isolate sometimes, but that's why I'm so grateful for Goodreads. I get to meet new friends through reading- and writing. As a writer, you can't really ask for more than that. :')
July 1, 2013
99centstravaganza is over!
Thanks to everyone who purchased one of my ebooks during my huge 99-cent sale! It was to celebrate my books being added 3,000 times (by 1,455 unique users!!!!). I am grateful to all of you and look forward to seeing your reviews, good or bad.
Hopefully you enjoy your cheap books!
Best,
xNenia
Hopefully you enjoy your cheap books!
Best,
xNenia
June 21, 2013
99centstravaganza
The price changes are up! Click the banner to go to my Amazon page!
And click HERE for a free PC Kindle reader! YAYYY. PRODUCT PLACEMENT.
(Sorry if I am being annoying! This *is* my livelihood at the moment, though. At least I'm not knocking on your door! Or calling up your house while you're eating din-dins!!! :D)
And click HERE for a free PC Kindle reader! YAYYY. PRODUCT PLACEMENT.
(Sorry if I am being annoying! This *is* my livelihood at the moment, though. At least I'm not knocking on your door! Or calling up your house while you're eating din-dins!!! :D)
MY BOOKS HAVE BEEN ADDED 3,000 TIMES!!!!
Well...almost. I'm about 100 people off.
BUT I STILL THINK THAT'S AWESOME.
How awesome do I think that is? I'm setting all my ebooks to 99-cents for the rest of the month of June.
(And here's the PC-reader for Kindle books if you don't have a Kindle. It's free!)
YAYZ0RS! (Tell your friends!!!!1!)
Edit: The price changes went through! You can access my ebooks by clicking THIS LINK.
If you already have all my current books, don't feel sad- that just makes you super epically awesome.
PLUS, I'm always writing new books, so there will be new sales for you to participate in.
Thanks for being so awesome and supportive, everyone! STAY CLASSY! <3
(And enjoy the cheap books! :D)
BUT I STILL THINK THAT'S AWESOME.
How awesome do I think that is? I'm setting all my ebooks to 99-cents for the rest of the month of June.
(And here's the PC-reader for Kindle books if you don't have a Kindle. It's free!)
YAYZ0RS! (Tell your friends!!!!1!)
Edit: The price changes went through! You can access my ebooks by clicking THIS LINK.
If you already have all my current books, don't feel sad- that just makes you super epically awesome.
PLUS, I'm always writing new books, so there will be new sales for you to participate in.
Thanks for being so awesome and supportive, everyone! STAY CLASSY! <3
(And enjoy the cheap books! :D)
June 19, 2013
Another Thing for Which I Am Grateful
Let me just say that I am grateful for such sweet and respectful readers. NOT just for their support (although I am grateful for that, too). I am also glad people feel safe writing negative reviews for my books without fear of retaliation, and I am delighted that I do not have any vigilante 'fans' who go about attacking these latter in my name (that is not cool- don't ever do that, or we will not be able to be friends D:). Reading should be about enjoyment. So, thank you for keeping the 'good' in Goodreads. You are awesome!
Happy reading,
xNenia
Happy reading,
xNenia
June 18, 2013
:D
Just another thank you to everyone who has bought my book(s) this week.
When I first began, I sold maybe one book every other day if I was lucky. Now I am consistently(!) selling books to new and lovely readers.
So thank you. I know I say that a lot, but I am always being reminded by how lucky I am to have such great friends and fans on this site.
*squishy-squashy hugs*
<3
When I first began, I sold maybe one book every other day if I was lucky. Now I am consistently(!) selling books to new and lovely readers.
So thank you. I know I say that a lot, but I am always being reminded by how lucky I am to have such great friends and fans on this site.
*squishy-squashy hugs*
<3
June 17, 2013
That Awesome Moment When
You're yapping excitedly about THE BEST BOOK EVAR and then it starts showing up on other people's shelves.
YES.
IF I LIKE SOMETHING EVERYONE ELSE MUST LIKE IT.
Well, not really, but you know.
*happy feels*
YES.
IF I LIKE SOMETHING EVERYONE ELSE MUST LIKE IT.
Well, not really, but you know.
*happy feels*
June 16, 2013
10 Things I'd Like to Write When I Find the Ovaries
All writers have limitations. We have seen them when writers attempt to "branch out" and fail miserably. On the other hand, sometimes an author experiments and really finds their true calling.
Here are some genres/types I haven't written in yet, but would really like to!
1. A bodice-ripper. I have been dared to do this by several friends and GR members. (They know who they are.) It might very well happen. Because, you know, I am just that twisted.
2. A gothic novel. Because I read so many of them, it would only make sense. I need that closure. Because I'm competitive like that, and oh-so-eccentric. Rawr. CRAZY LADIES IN THE ATTIC, BURNING DOWN UR HOUSE.
3. High fantasy. Because...Iunno. Some of them are silly. I would like to see if I write one that is not silly. Knowing me, I'd probably go too far into the opposite realm...of Extremely Disturbing. ^.^; Heh.
4. Fluff. No explanation necessary.
5. Gay romance. Probably F/F, but maybe M/M. I think it would be really interesting to do that. My favorite character in Endgame was Tash, who was into the ladies. I'd like to have a character like that who was the MC. (:
6. Something like The Secret History.
7. A story written from the POV of someone with a mental health disorder. In first person. PORTRAYED AS REALISTICALLY AS POSSIBLE. DUN DUN DUN. ('Twould be a good excuse to brush up on my college textbooks.)
8. Something that could, conceivably, be called literary fiction. Because a lot of what I write is pretty trashy. (But hey - we all need a bit of trash now and then hey?)
9. Something that is pure trash. Like, V.C. Andrews. Something that is so bad people read it for the lolz.
10. A book written entirely from the POV of a dude.
What's something you've always wanted to write, but don't yet have the ovaries or the balls to attempt?
Post your answers in the space down under! vvvvvvv
Here are some genres/types I haven't written in yet, but would really like to!
1. A bodice-ripper. I have been dared to do this by several friends and GR members. (They know who they are.) It might very well happen. Because, you know, I am just that twisted.
2. A gothic novel. Because I read so many of them, it would only make sense. I need that closure. Because I'm competitive like that, and oh-so-eccentric. Rawr. CRAZY LADIES IN THE ATTIC, BURNING DOWN UR HOUSE.
3. High fantasy. Because...Iunno. Some of them are silly. I would like to see if I write one that is not silly. Knowing me, I'd probably go too far into the opposite realm...of Extremely Disturbing. ^.^; Heh.
4. Fluff. No explanation necessary.
5. Gay romance. Probably F/F, but maybe M/M. I think it would be really interesting to do that. My favorite character in Endgame was Tash, who was into the ladies. I'd like to have a character like that who was the MC. (:
6. Something like The Secret History.
7. A story written from the POV of someone with a mental health disorder. In first person. PORTRAYED AS REALISTICALLY AS POSSIBLE. DUN DUN DUN. ('Twould be a good excuse to brush up on my college textbooks.)
8. Something that could, conceivably, be called literary fiction. Because a lot of what I write is pretty trashy. (But hey - we all need a bit of trash now and then hey?)
9. Something that is pure trash. Like, V.C. Andrews. Something that is so bad people read it for the lolz.
10. A book written entirely from the POV of a dude.
What's something you've always wanted to write, but don't yet have the ovaries or the balls to attempt?
Post your answers in the space down under! vvvvvvv
June 15, 2013
This Really Fries My Potatoes.
I don't normally post directly about book drama, but my friend sent me this blog article yesterday, and it made me sick.
Like, seriously? Plagiarism?
Just a few thoughts:
1. Copypasting someone's REVIEW is plagiarism. Why? Because it's their intellectual property; it's the same reason that copying someone else's essay is plagiarism. The ideas are NOT YOURS.
2. Stealing/distributing an independent author's work is PLAGIARISM and ILLEGAL. They hold the intellectual copyright. You do not. And yes, even if they are not "legitly published" guess what? They can still sue you. And they will probably win.
3. Raising awareness about this fact does not make someone butthurt. It is cracking down on a problematic issue that ruins the free exchange of ideas for all the genuine, honest folk out there.
4. Changing a few words here and there does not fool anyone. There are powerful search engines that are trained to look for that. It only makes you look even more guilty by default.
5. If you're going to suffer through all those consequences...why not just write your own work? Why risk being branded a dishonest and cowardly cheat for the rest of your life?
Just some thoughts.
What do you guys think?
Like, seriously? Plagiarism?
Just a few thoughts:
1. Copypasting someone's REVIEW is plagiarism. Why? Because it's their intellectual property; it's the same reason that copying someone else's essay is plagiarism. The ideas are NOT YOURS.
2. Stealing/distributing an independent author's work is PLAGIARISM and ILLEGAL. They hold the intellectual copyright. You do not. And yes, even if they are not "legitly published" guess what? They can still sue you. And they will probably win.
3. Raising awareness about this fact does not make someone butthurt. It is cracking down on a problematic issue that ruins the free exchange of ideas for all the genuine, honest folk out there.
4. Changing a few words here and there does not fool anyone. There are powerful search engines that are trained to look for that. It only makes you look even more guilty by default.
5. If you're going to suffer through all those consequences...why not just write your own work? Why risk being branded a dishonest and cowardly cheat for the rest of your life?
Just some thoughts.
What do you guys think?
