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Aug 26, 2013 06:39PM
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Were there any real life events that influenced any of your books?
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Well, I actually was stalked and bullied for two years in high school so yes. Those feelings are real. (:
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Were the teachers and principal blind or what? As a teacher myself, I can't ignore such problems. I get a lot of pleasure from torturing bullies now that I have the power. :D Let them see what it's like.
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I even received some bullying from various teachers, too.
Are you a teacher? Really? I did not know that. What do you teach? It's nice to know that there are teachers out there who care about the underdog. Too bad you live all the way in Romania.
I still identify with students so I can't just stand around and watch bullies do their dirty work. It's revolting to know that even teachers bully students.Yes, I'm a middle school English teacher. I'm hoping to teach high school students in the very near future.
Ugh. I had a teacher in junior high tell me that the sexual bullying a student was doing to me was my fault. Glad to see that some teachers (even if they are far in Romania) are taking a stand!
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!!! D:< D:< D:<
Ugh. That's just...I have no words. I'm sorry Stacie. <3
@Alex: Ha! No wonder your English is so good!! THE PLOT THICKENS. I think that's really awesome - it sounds like you're a great teacher. (:
Nenia wrote: "Heather wrote: "Were there any real life events that influenced any of your books?"Well, I actually was stalked and bullied for two years in high school so yes. Those feelings are real. (:"
Awww that is really unfortunate. =( I'm glad you made it threw the situation and everything turned out well in the end. At least as well as it can be considering the situation.
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Nenia wrote: "@Alex: Ha! No wonder your English is so good!! THE PLOT THICKENS. I think that's really awesome - it sounds like you're a great teacher. (: "Thank you! <3 I love English and I love my job. :)
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You're lucky yourself! I wish I were such a great writer like you! :D
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Even though I don't know you as well as I'd like, I think you'd make a great teacher. You're funny, kind and optimistic! Being a writer is a big plus for inspiring students! :)
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Sure sure, students will *not* google you. :D Nobody googles their teachers.. :P
Alex wrote: "Sure sure, students will *not* google you. :D Nobody googles their teachers.. :P"
Nobody Googles anymore, according to my 13 years old, they all use Bing. ;)
Nobody Googles anymore, according to my 13 years old, they all use Bing. ;)
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I've never used BING,lol! And well, I'm totally a google fan! Oh and the google doodles are awesome!Ok, now my question :
Is there any book genre that you don't like and avoid at all costs?
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Nenia wrote: "Heh. I generally avoid New Adult contemporary fiction - especially if it looks like a FSoG or BD clone. Of course, there are exceptions to that rule - but they are few and far between. (:"Oh interesting :D
Can I ask another question?
Do you have a favorite book from Jane Austen? (I remember to read somewhere that you were a fan ^^)
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My favorite Jane Austen book is Northanger Abbey. (:
Nenia wrote: "You can ask as many questions as you want. <3My favorite Jane Austen book is Northanger Abbey. (:"
hahaha,you may have unleashed a monster :P
I KNEW IT! All the gothic vibe in it!
Oh and do tell me you LOVE Jane Eyre?
How do you came up with the names of the characters? It's an early thing on the process, like when you envision the character it already have a name or it's later on?
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Hahahaha, yes, I LOVE Jane Eyre, and most of the Brontes' works, actually.
I don't really know. I try to pick something that sounds good and isn't too silly or strange. In fantasy and sci-fi books, I get to be creative - but I also try to come up with names that aren't too scary-looking since I want people to be able to pronounce them. :P
Nenia wrote: "You should know, then, that I like monsters. (:Hahahaha, yes, I LOVE Jane Eyre, and most of the Brontes' works, actually.
I don't really know. I try to pick something that sounds good and isn't ..."
Aww :)
Oh they do sound good :) So far I can only speak of the Horrorscape series (but I'm planning to read all of your books) and I really loved the names Gavin and Valerian!
I'll stop for today, but I'll be thinking of more questions for next time! ;)
I have a few, Nenia.
1). How do you deal with that horrible affliction, writer’s block?
2). Do you have a literary character, your own creations or another’s, that you identify with most?
3). Have you ever worked out a problem you had in real life by writing the solution to a character’s problem? I heard an author once say that writing was both better and worse than therapy, because she worked a lot of her personal problems out through her characters. (Forgive me, it’s been 10+ years since I heard this, and I don’t remember who said it.)
The fact that you feel ill shortly after the 50SoG movie casting was announced is suspicious… Just teasing. :) I do hope you feel better soon!
1). How do you deal with that horrible affliction, writer’s block?
2). Do you have a literary character, your own creations or another’s, that you identify with most?
3). Have you ever worked out a problem you had in real life by writing the solution to a character’s problem? I heard an author once say that writing was both better and worse than therapy, because she worked a lot of her personal problems out through her characters. (Forgive me, it’s been 10+ years since I heard this, and I don’t remember who said it.)
The fact that you feel ill shortly after the 50SoG movie casting was announced is suspicious… Just teasing. :) I do hope you feel better soon!
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I read books, or work on something else until I feel like writing again. Sometimes I'll just copy out the whole story again from scratch just to get a feel for the plot and the characters again.
"2). Do you have a literary character, your own creations or another’s, that you identify with most?"
I've never really found a character where I've gone, "Oh my God, that's me!" At least not recently. And for obvious reasons, I try to avoid making my characters like me.
"3). Have you ever worked out a problem you had in real life by writing the solution to a character’s problem? I heard an author once say that writing was both better and worse than therapy, because she worked a lot of her personal problems out through her characters. (Forgive me, it’s been 10+ years since I heard this, and I don’t remember who said it.)"
Writing my book, Freaky Freshman, really helped me come to terms with the bullying I experienced in high school. I wrote it the year after things got really bad, so there's a lot of pain and self-affirmation in it. I'm editing the whole thing to make it less personal and more realistic.
I have another one! :)
Have you given any thoughts to doing audio versions of your books?
Have you given any thoughts to doing audio versions of your books?
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Nenia wrote: "Maybe one day! It is my understanding that it's kind of expensive, and atm I don't really have a lot of money. LOL."Maybe one of your readers/fans would gladly volunteer and be a narrator.
Which one gives you more royalties: Amazon or Smashwords?
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Maybe one of your readers/fans would gladly volunteer and be a na..."
Hahaha that would be cool. :D
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Smashwords, usually. :)
Can I bear your children?Haha just kidding...
maybe.
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Haha just kidding...
maybe."
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Lol. If I need a surrogate, I'll keep you in mind. :D
Dear neniaWhat's your favorite movie and song and tv show and color and food and book and holiday and weather season?
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What's your favorite movie and song and tv show and color and food and book and holiday and weather season?"
My favorite movie: Princess Bride
My favorite song: "Somebody Loves You" / Betty Who
My favorite TV show: Futurama
My favorite food: Sushi!
My favorite book: Too many to list. O_O
My favorite holiday: Halloween
My favorite weather season: winter rain :D
Thumbs up for Princess Bride and Futurama!
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