I could laugh, or cry, or shout. Curse just continues to give and give after all these years.
For those not on my "beta reader discord" ( let's be honest, those of us there are all just old friends at this point and the beta reading isn't really a requirement ) I have been expanding my writing backlog on a little website known as Vocal.Media. I write short stories, poems, reviews and opinion pieces. ( yes, even FATE OF FIRE stories!! Just no fan-fiction xD )
The website hosts writing challenges frequently, and one of them was to write about the first piece you wrote that meant something to you, and of course I HAD to write about CURSE and the forums!!
You can read my story here if you wish!
I posted it out of a pull to relive that journey with you all, and who would have thought that weeks later that article would win second place in their writing challenge??!
You can read the announcement here!I could have shared this earlier but I wasn't sure if anyone would care ( or if it would seem like bragging? ), but after seeing the superlatives vote results and the love that the community still has for fan-fic from all the writers here, I felt like I should just post to show that writing here is NOT a waste of time and it can help you forge your writing career in the future if you decide to pursue it!
And honestly, the main reason I want to share it here: this feels like a win for the Warrior Cats Community Forums in general, not just for me. So, here's to us and to the incredible talent and creativity that is fostered here!
Love you all so much!!! <3
- Shadowface ( The Fallen Warrior )