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Nat wrote: "I didn't fine Fushigi Yuugi any more kiddie than Yona, personally. The story lines were fairly similar. Woman needs to collect her harem to do a heroic thing. I do think animation can hold more e..."
Well, I'm only judging that by the look of the blurb and by the idea that she's a high schooler - ala Inuyasha. Yona is all set in a fantasy world of the medieval past, so it brings a more dramatic, adult-like feel than a lot of typical teen anime. Plus, the major upsetting incident of that first episode. I was in shock-land after that for about 3 episodes. lol
Nat wrote: "Kittyhttps://goo.gl/photos/QekeXXepeQ4YbTAu9
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Awww. That's kitty bliss right there!
Here's mine. hehe. His name is Pan, or Pannie... or Pannie McPan, or Pannie in his Pannie Pants. lol
(Old cover for old flier)
Oh, what a lovely kitty! That one looks like my current kitty (the gray one before is gone now.) Brown tabby. I miss my gray. He was a good boy. They do like to snuggle up with our works, don't they. Maybe they can feel the emotion we put into them, maybe that's warm.
As for the Anime... I hadn't seen Fushigi in many years. It is a high school student crossing worlds, though. I think I even read the manga, but... it's been Years!!!
Nat wrote: "They do like to snuggle up with our works, don't they. Maybe they can feel the emotion we put into them, maybe that's warm.."I don't trust it. My Pan looks like an adorable angel, but is really evil incarnate. ;)
That face though... those eyes! It forces me to continue to serve him. EVIL!
Oh, what a handsome one. I need to upload pics of my tabby now. She's a chubby, and meows a lot for food, but I think that's a tabby thing. Does your tabby do that?
Nat wrote: "Oh, what a handsome one. I need to upload pics of my tabby now. She's a chubby, and meows a lot for food, but I think that's a tabby thing. Does your tabby do that?"Yes. He. Never. Shuts. Up. lol
He acts like we never feed him. And his meow sounds like the red alert from Star Trek. Not even joking. Why does he have to be so cute?! It's torture. ;)
@Lyra, that is just like my cat. I really think it's the breed. Need a meow reducer. Mine meows to wake me at 4, I spray her with a squirt bottle and curse her name. Later, she's napping and adorable. Damned cats.@Alex, Your food is obviously more tasty. That is funny... maybe she thinks you're an easier mark.
Tough love. She has a thing for people who push her away. That's my new theory.
My cat last night was evil. Woke me up at 3:40 to be petted. I, of course, couldn't go to sleep with a purring at in my face. I scruff and chucked her several times, and the cat came back. So, when it was time for me to actually get up at 5 am and do my morning writing... I fell asleep on the couch. Damn.So, no productivity today.
Anyone need a cat?
:) Thanks Alex. You're a pal. And I don't really want to get rid of Mellifluous... but.... yeah. I would like to sleep.
Wonderful, Nat! Hugs!!
Thank you Alex, Christina, and Sam! It was very fun to do. Thanks for reading it. :):)
Awesome interview! I had so much fun as well!
Amanda wrote: "Awesome interview! I had so much fun as well!"Thanks for the great interview, Amanda! I had so much fun.
Great interview, Nat!! And I shared.I have GOT to find time to read your books! We share so many things in common in our book series and genre!
Also, love your cat's name. Do you call it Melli for short? ;)
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Lyra wrote: "Great interview, Nat!! And I shared.I have GOT to find time to read your books! We share so many things in common in our book series and genre!
Also, love your cat's name. Do you call it Melli f..."
OOh, thank you! She is Melli and sometimes she's Shithead. :)
I know, I am excited about your book too!! I love the whole mythology concept and the Egyptian bits. I'm actually keen on Egypt.
G.G. wrote: "I finally got around to read your interview, Nat. Great job. Especially the first question. I like the way you built up the suspense until you got to the actual answer. It helped get to know you mu..."*feels warm and gooshy inside* Thanks GG! Glad to share myself with folks. And thank you for reading. :)
Nat wrote: "OOh, thank you! She is Melli and sometimes she's Shithead. :)
I know, I am excited about your book too!! I love the whole mythology concept and the Egyptian bits. I'm actually keen on Egypt. "
Haha! Shithead works for most cats. ;)
I'm keen on Egypt too! All myths, really, but especially Egypt! :D *high Egypt five!*
I have literally never known a cat who wasn't known by the alternate name of shithead.
:) Cats are like that. They are cute and sweet and cuddle... and then... shithead. But they certainly have personality.
I feel like I've been wasting months trying to 'feel' ready to be productive.Time to pull out... the scheduler.
Now, I've got it mapped out, by week, how many chapters I WILL do. I just need to focus and walk the forced march on the second draft plot edit. I can fluff it up a bit later and make the words all pretty.
Cheers to everyone struggling with productivity. My current self-advice... I can't wait to be in the mood.
I'm hoping so. It's been really frustrating for me. I worked hard all Nov, Dec, Jan and then... slump. I'm really excelling at my Civ V gaming skills, though.
I did like Civ IV better, but I think there are things about Civ V that work better. I do miss some of the other Great Wonders though.I still need to finish Shadow of Mordor and Skyrim. Both I like, but I hate finishing things. You never finish Civ.
Oh, I feel ya, Nat. I have a condition I call summer brain and it's come early this year. I'm trying to be productive, but... Ugh.
Christina wrote: "Oh, I feel ya, Nat. I have a condition I call summer brain and it's come early this year. I'm trying to be productive, but... Ugh."I used to have that condition. Somewhere along the way, I got annoyed with myself, and I started pushing myself to write/edit/storyboard, even when I feel flakey.
I try to take breaks though; that's the key, I think. But I always come back to it. I'll do something fun or stupid, like a game or movie, and then I'll come back and MAKE myself do author stuff, no matter what. And sometimes, I take a day or two to do nothing. But I come back to it. Even if it's just just a paragraph or two, it's a step forward!
Christina, oh yes. Summer brain. When the weather finally clears, I expect to be out hiking and camping. But it's pouring again.I wish every month could be as productive as NaNoWriMo for me.
@Lyra, that's the plan. Make myself do it. I was once quite good at this forced marchyness, but lately... Actually, the last few years I've been in a slump. Been writing too long?
@Alex, you can be like Lyra and treat it like a little prize you get for writing some. Or just set the games aside... Do Not Feel Guilty about not finishing a game... IMHO.I usually spend some time every weekend gaming in some way. It's relaxing for me, but it does take away from writing time.
OK, update!I finished chapter 12. I took my laptop to my bedroom and sat there with NO internet and just edited till the end of the chapter.
I feel a bit spiffy right now.
Only chapter 13! Hopefully have that done by the end of the week. Two chapters a week is my goal.
CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nat wrote: "OK, update!I finished chapter 12. I took my laptop to my bedroom and sat there with NO internet and just edited till the end of the chapter.
I feel a bit spiffy right now.
Only chapter 13! Hop..."
Yay!! Well done!
Nat wrote: "OK, update!I finished chapter 12. I took my laptop to my bedroom and sat there with NO internet and just edited till the end of the chapter.
I feel a bit spiffy right now.
Only chapter 13! Hop..."
Woo hoo! Go Nat!
Alex wrote: "I have been getting better about discarding things, games/books/films and tv series that I'm not overly enthused about. I think it means I'm getting my OCD under control. Some games still have me in a vice-like grip, though, Just Cause 2 is the current one, I've played it before, a number of times, but each time I go back to it I have to complete it and get everything that can achieved."I can fall into OCD (not clinically, but just an obsession) that I tell myself is better than drug addiction, but it usually involves a fandom of some sort.
I'm must better at ending things I'm not into. I just DNFed a book everything loved... but not me. So, before I would have forced myself to eventually finish. The games, I do want to finish, but I don't want them to be over. Make sense?
Never heard of that game. Addictive, you say?
Thanks, Lyra and Christina!!! *smooches*
I count things. In the back of my mind, stair steps, seconds if I'm waiting, blinker blinks... crazy.I used to be very numbers orientated. I blamed it on the fact that I'm a Virgo Rising, but I seem to be less worried about that lately. Which means I'm a bit more of a slacker, which isn't good either.
Glad you're improving. Added extra stress usually isn't beneficial.
Take care of you!
Well, this week I'm hoping to stick with my 'plan' and be good and hopefully it will be easier next week.
I've been quiet here, so I hope you didn't forget about me!Anyway, if you did forget about me, I've a great opportunity for you to get to know me better. I'm going to be taking up some air time at the Facebook event for the SIA Title Wave promo event. Check out the awesome books and come and meet the spectacular authors!
I'm chatting July 1, 8:30 am EST (which is 5:30 am PST... so you can just come and mock my incoherency). Great chance to come and babble and have some stupid fun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/15679...
See you Saturday!
Ah, thanks, Alex!!! :) I don't feel quite the thin ghost anymore.It should be fun. I'm hoping anyway! I don't do facebook too often, but I wanted to help promote and be involved and try this facebook event thingy out.
I'll just throw coffee at the computer screen and hope that takes c are of everything.
I think there's other names for that, like wine... but... maybe coffee works. ;)
I'll be up with you, Nat, and just as incoherent. ;)
So, I've a promo event coming up for fantasy and scifi authors happening on August 5th. And we need more people. It's not limited to self-published authors. The rules are you can advertise 3 books, at least one has to be free/99c. It's just like all the other promos we have here. Anyone interested, email Van at vanmaclellan at gmail.com
Hey SIA and fans of the Wielder World!I'm in a great promo with 10 authors offering 17 books. There are USA Today bestselling authors and award winners. All fantasy and science fiction. Come and take a Book Trip: Visit new Worlds through your kindle.
http://vanmaclellan.com/summer-book-t...
I'm joining CB's Butt Week, and in case you missed it, I'm pushing the Thunderclap here!............
Butt Week is just peeking around the corner! Aug 20th - 26th and I just wanted to say hi!
Also, here is a Thunderclap - Shameless Butt Plug.
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/6...
What is Butt Week and what is Thunderclap?
Butt Week is a promo mainly aimed at gay characters, erotica, or other butt related works. CB Archer is the man to talk to if you want in on the promo.A Thunderclap is a tool promos use to get the word out. You sign up your facebook, twitter or tumblr (I think it's tumblr) to post an advertisement on one day. It's a one time post. You can follow the link to get an idea of how it works without signing up.
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