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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2020 9:58:44 GMT -5
Just gonna jump in, cuz this looks fun  Currently reading AVoS - River of Fire, and the first Wings of Fire book (The Dragonet Prophecy). And then I just bought two Warriors Super Editions and and two novella collections the other day, so yeah. Lots of reading to do cx |
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Post by *Ɗαɾƙρσσℓ* on Jun 30, 2020 23:09:18 GMT -5
mintedstar/fur at least library books don't take up shelf space forever, and buying one new thing isn't too much. My library reopens tomorrow and I'm honestly so excited to go back. Also think they might have the book I want in paper copy, so fingers crossed I'll have it tomorrow! They didn't have an e/audiobook copy of it, that was the system I was checking originally since that's how I've been getting all my library loans throughout quarantine (I have the libby app, which has been super handy).
I didn't really read anything today  but I had a long shift so I'm mentally fried.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 4, 2020 1:19:51 GMT -5
I'm actually researching history for a book I'm writing! I'm currently taking a history course, but it's unrelated. I'm writing a historical fiction/fantasy story on Arthur Dee, the son of John Dee the alchemist. There are so very, very few resources on Arthur, however, so I've been researching his father to get the shape of the time and the family he grew up in. It is very, very dramatic and entertaining. But reading through two books just on him has been tricky to keep my attention. a surprisingly good wiki article to read, which i always enjoy Admittedly I know basically nothing about anything relating to that dude, but it seems interesting. Out of curiosity, what got you into writing that story? What's the general plot, if I may?The start is very embarrassing. XD I was wracking my brains for historical characters that could have been in a relationship a vampire character I RPed.  I wanted an alchemist. My first thought was John Dee, but there wasn't really any logical way that would work. So I was board and reading John Dee's wiki page and ran across the fact his son was an alchemist. It was a good fit. The general plot of the book actually roughly follows the historical trial that Arthur Dee went through up to his father's death. It includes fantasy elements and politics of the time. It's a wild ride, with several secrets, and far, far too much research. Technically I have 25k written for it ... and am only to chapter 2. So there's something off with the sear length I have written, but I'll work it out. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 4, 2020 2:04:17 GMT -5
Just gonna jump in, cuz this looks fun Currently reading AVoS - River of Fire, and the first Wings of Fire book (The Dragonet Prophecy). And then I just bought two Warriors Super Editions and and two novella collections the other day, so yeah. Lots of reading to do cx Ooooo! Cool! I just got Shattered Sky, so I'm a fair bit behind. You just start reading Wings of Fire? |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 4, 2020 2:38:34 GMT -5
mintedstar/fur at least library books don't take up shelf space forever, and buying one new thing isn't too much. My library reopens tomorrow and I'm honestly so excited to go back. Also think they might have the book I want in paper copy, so fingers crossed I'll have it tomorrow! They didn't have an e/audiobook copy of it, that was the system I was checking originally since that's how I've been getting all my library loans throughout quarantine (I have the libby app, which has been super handy).
I didn't really read anything today but I had a long shift so I'm mentally fried. The Libby app is a lifesaver. There's also Openlibrary, if you have that, which I really need to try out. I just got a new bookcase, so now I have more room for library books. XD I'm mentally fried most days this month and last month, which is really annoying. Books help though. They always help. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 4, 2020 4:56:22 GMT -5
chimken nugget Oooooh! You have my attention. I love historical fantasy. I'll certainly check it out! If it isn't too spoilery, can you tell me any more about the characters? o.o sure!! there’s a main group and most of them are good friends from the beginning of the book. séverin is the owner of the hotel that they live in, his fortune was stolen from him at a young age so he’s very edgy and wants r e v e n g e laila is the mom friend, she’s also a famous dancer and baker and generally is the only person keeping the gang alive, but she has Dark Secrets to hide enrique is a disaster bi historian who also happens to be my favorite character. he’s generally chaotic and sarcastic and loves random literary/historical stuff zofia is a genius mathematician/engineer who does not able to socialize. she also does things only for cookies which is very relatable hypnos is the outsider, he seems arrogant at first but is actually the purest sweetest character and just wants some friends to have adventures with!! tristan is the only member of the main group without a single pov chapter, he’s a little cinnamon roll but also with a bonus traumatic past. I'm sold. XD |
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Post by chimken nugget on Jul 4, 2020 6:32:18 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 11:28:16 GMT -5
Just gonna jump in, cuz this looks fun Currently reading AVoS - River of Fire, and the first Wings of Fire book (The Dragonet Prophecy). And then I just bought two Warriors Super Editions and and two novella collections the other day, so yeah. Lots of reading to do cx Ooooo! Cool! I just got Shattered Sky, so I'm a fair bit behind. You just start reading Wings of Fire? No, this is my second time reading it. It's my favorite series of all time, so I'm enjoying it all over again I'm already on The Brightest Night (fifth book). Have you read it, too? |
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Post by *Ɗαɾƙρσσℓ* on Jul 4, 2020 23:32:13 GMT -5
The Libby app is a lifesaver. There's also Openlibrary, if you have that, which I really need to try out. I just got a new bookcase, so now I have more room for library books. XD I'm mentally fried most days this month and last month, which is really annoying. Books help though. They always help. Haven't heard of Openlibrary, I'll have to check it out! And that's a mood. But books do help. I'm really enjoying Gilded Wolves though so that's been a nice relief from all my extra work shifts.
Also my library decided they weren't actually gonna open. They're just doing curbside pickup so I placed a hold and we'll see if it actually gets processed.
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Post by mossecho on Jul 6, 2020 1:52:54 GMT -5
Oh that sounds interesting! a surprisingly good wiki article to read, which i always enjoy Admittedly I know basically nothing about anything relating to that dude, but it seems interesting. Out of curiosity, what got you into writing that story? What's the general plot, if I may? The start is very embarrassing. XD I was wracking my brains for historical characters that could have been in a relationship a vampire character I RPed. I wanted an alchemist. My first thought was John Dee, but there wasn't really any logical way that would work. So I was board and reading John Dee's wiki page and ran across the fact his son was an alchemist. It was a good fit. The general plot of the book actually roughly follows the historical trial that Arthur Dee went through up to his father's death. It includes fantasy elements and politics of the time. It's a wild ride, with several secrets, and far, far too much research. Technically I have 25k written for it ... and am only to chapter 2. So there's something off with the sear length I have written, but I'll work it out.
Out of curiosity, have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo? |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 6, 2020 2:47:39 GMT -5
Thanks for telling me about it! |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 6, 2020 2:59:30 GMT -5
Ooooo! Cool! I just got Shattered Sky, so I'm a fair bit behind. You just start reading Wings of Fire? No, this is my second time reading it. It's my favorite series of all time, so I'm enjoying it all over again I'm already on The Brightest Night (fifth book). Have you read it, too? Oooo! That's a long way to read so quickly! I've read every book apart from the new side book. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 6, 2020 3:02:31 GMT -5
The start is very embarrassing. XD I was wracking my brains for historical characters that could have been in a relationship a vampire character I RPed. I wanted an alchemist. My first thought was John Dee, but there wasn't really any logical way that would work. So I was board and reading John Dee's wiki page and ran across the fact his son was an alchemist. It was a good fit. The general plot of the book actually roughly follows the historical trial that Arthur Dee went through up to his father's death. It includes fantasy elements and politics of the time. It's a wild ride, with several secrets, and far, far too much research. Technically I have 25k written for it ... and am only to chapter 2. So there's something off with the sear length I have written, but I'll work it out.
Out of curiosity, have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo?I intend to publish it eventually, but for now it's recreation. YEAH!  I'm doing it this July. Ha ha. If you check in Off Topic Writing, a topic for NaNo has been pinned there for ages. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 6, 2020 3:03:53 GMT -5
The Libby app is a lifesaver. There's also Openlibrary, if you have that, which I really need to try out. I just got a new bookcase, so now I have more room for library books. XD I'm mentally fried most days this month and last month, which is really annoying. Books help though. They always help. Haven't heard of Openlibrary, I'll have to check it out! And that's a mood. But books do help. I'm really enjoying Gilded Wolves though so that's been a nice relief from all my extra work shifts.
Also my library decided they weren't actually gonna open. They're just doing curbside pickup so I placed a hold and we'll see if it actually gets processed.
It's a good option! Yayyy! I'm glad you enjoy it. Mine is doing curbside pickup too. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2020 22:35:24 GMT -5
No, this is my second time reading it. It's my favorite series of all time, so I'm enjoying it all over again I'm already on The Brightest Night (fifth book). Have you read it, too? Oooo! That's a long way to read so quickly! I've read every book apart from the new side book. I've only read up through The Lost Continent, but I think I might get the newest books soon. The second arc is definitely my favorite, though cx |
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Post by mossecho on Jul 6, 2020 22:51:50 GMT -5
Eh, better to have stuff to cut than stuff to fill, that's my opinion. At least when it comes to writing. I can always edit down, but I'm bad with filling stuff in. Back to the story itself, that sounds pretty interesting! Are you writing this recreationally or do you intend to publish it formally?
Out of curiosity, have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo?
YEAH! I'm doing it this July. Ha ha. If you check in Off Topic Writing, a topic for NaNo has been pinned there for ages.
Cool! I'm doing it too, although it's a poem a day instead. I figured I should try branching out of my comfort zone, although for April and November I'll go back to short stories. What's your preferred genre and/or format for writing? cool! I hung out there briefly last camp nano, but i should go back |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 10, 2020 0:50:45 GMT -5
Oooo! That's a long way to read so quickly! I've read every book apart from the new side book. I've only read up through The Lost Continent, but I think I might get the newest books soon. The second arc is definitely my favorite, though cx Here here! Have you read the side books yet? |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 10, 2020 0:53:37 GMT -5
I intend to publish it eventually, but for now it's recreation.
YEAH! I'm doing it this July. Ha ha. If you check in Off Topic Writing, a topic for NaNo has been pinned there for ages.
Cool! I'm doing it too, although it's a poem a day instead. I figured I should try branching out of my comfort zone, although for April and November I'll go back to short stories. What's your preferred genre and/or format for writing? cool! I hung out there briefly last camp nano, but i should go backHere here! I've been plotting it out recently. Ooooh! I like that idea! That's fune! My preferred format is doing a personal story in November - one I intend to publish - and then a fan fiction in the Camps. This changed this year because this year is crazy, so I've been focusing on finishing projects or switching between several different projects at once. We're a fun sort. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 22:31:37 GMT -5
I've only read up through The Lost Continent, but I think I might get the newest books soon. The second arc is definitely my favorite, though cx Here here! Have you read the side books yet? Only Darkstalker, so far. But I will say, that is probably my favorite of all the books. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 11, 2020 22:12:22 GMT -5
Yessssss! I liked Darkstalker. As for your question, Lark, I've only read one of the short stories, but it was good! Interesting to see more of the side characters. |
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Post by mossecho on Jul 12, 2020 20:34:20 GMT -5
Best of luck then! I hope I can read it someday (:
Cool! I'm doing it too, although it's a poem a day instead. I figured I should try branching out of my comfort zone, although for April and November I'll go back to short stories. What's your preferred genre and/or format for writing? cool! I hung out there briefly last camp nano, but i should go back Here here! I've been plotting it out recently. Ooooh! I like that idea! That's fune! My preferred format is doing a personal story in November - one I intend to publish - and then a fan fiction in the Camps. This changed this year because this year is crazy, so I've been focusing on finishing projects or switching between several different projects at once. We're a fun sort.since i have trouble letting go of a story.
How long have you been doing NaNo? |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 16, 2020 1:43:48 GMT -5
That's great to hear mint! Maybe I'll consider reading them later when I get the chance, just not sure where to start. I think they can be read in any order, so maybe pick one with your favorite type of dragon! |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 16, 2020 1:45:48 GMT -5
Here here! I've been plotting it out recently. Ooooh! I like that idea! That's fune! My preferred format is doing a personal story in November - one I intend to publish - and then a fan fiction in the Camps. This changed this year because this year is crazy, so I've been focusing on finishing projects or switching between several different projects at once. We're a fun sort.since i have trouble letting go of a story.
How long have you been doing NaNo?I can never let go of a story. XD It always get stuck in my head. Since 2016 officially! Tried to do it in 2015, but was on a month's vacation in November, so that didn't work. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 16, 2020 1:47:12 GMT -5
Update on what I've been reading:
Lots of Doctor Who.
Well
I say reading.
Listening to audiostories.
During this situation I haven't been doing as much reading as I have listening, so I can multitask.
Listened to both of the Missy series audiostories and a little side story called Regeneration Impossible.
I've almost finished my book for school.
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Post by mossecho on Jul 16, 2020 2:05:30 GMT -5
Personal stories are always nice to do. I find they're fairly therapeutic to write, at least. Fanfic is always fun too, but I can never get the character's voices right so I always eventually give up. Still, tons of props to you for writing them! I love reading fanfic since i have trouble letting go of a story.
How long have you been doing NaNo? I can never let go of a story. XD It always get stuck in my head. Since 2016 officially! Tried to do it in 2015, but was on a month's vacation in November, so that didn't work.
Cool! My first NaNo was November 2015. It was a hot mess, but I am really happy I did it. November is a busy month (finals around the corner, Thanksgiving and multiple birthdays, etc), but it's still nice to write a lot. Maybe it's just the control freak in me, I don't know. I like scheduling out time slots to write and taking care of a little storyverse while my life goes crazy |
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Post by The Noble Dragon on Jul 16, 2020 23:13:48 GMT -5
I started reading this book called Way of Kings by Brendon Sanderson that's really good! Have to wait for the whole ebook to come off hold tho on my online library app which should take another.... 5 week rip. All his books seem to be super popular it seems as they are all on hold
I've become obsessed with the Ranger's Apprentice books lately and have scarfed through the first 6 books in the past week and i have to wait for the next one to also come off hold.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 17, 2020 16:45:54 GMT -5
I can never let go of a story. XD It always get stuck in my head. Since 2016 officially! Tried to do it in 2015, but was on a month's vacation in November, so that didn't work.
Cool! My first NaNo was November 2015. It was a hot mess, but I am really happy I did it. November is a busy month (finals around the corner, Thanksgiving and multiple birthdays, etc), but it's still nice to write a lot. Maybe it's just the control freak in me, I don't know. I like scheduling out time slots to write and taking care of a little storyverse while my life goes crazyThat's reasonable! I have old notebooks for that. Indeed! That's always the best part, almost. Just being able to find or make time in a stressful situation. I've been trying to write more every month, but November is always the most productive. I still need to write more for my current project. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 17, 2020 16:51:00 GMT -5
I started reading this book called Way of Kings by Brendon Sanderson that's really good! Have to wait for the whole ebook to come off hold tho on my online library app which should take another.... 5 week rip. All his books seem to be super popular it seems as they are all on hold I've become obsessed with the Ranger's Apprentice books lately and have scarfed through the first 6 books in the past week and i have to wait for the next one to also come off hold. Heyyyyyy! I have that book! I haven't gotten past the beginning though. It is good so far! I really need to read the rest. I hear Mistborn is good as well. He's been popular for a while, that's the truth. Ooooh! Nice! I only know a bit of the plot for Ranger's Apprentice. |
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but I had a long shift so I'm mentally fried.
I wanted an alchemist. My first thought was John Dee, but there wasn't really any logical way that would work. So I was board and reading John Dee's wiki page and ran across the fact his son was an alchemist. It was a good fit.
I'm doing it this July. 
