Latest writing update (no. one out of many!)

Hey fellow wolves!

I hope everyone is doing well since the last time we talked, especially now that school has officially begun this month (some are earlier times hehe). So today I wanted to inform you guys about what's to come about with my writing and when I'm gonna start posting shit once more. I figured now would be a good time to explain what's going with my writing so I don't feel like I'm not showing you guys anything other than these weird ass posts of randomness. Alright-y then, here we go:

Due to school, I've only done a short story and a free verse poem. The short story Broken Wings is a story I've been thinking of out of boredom for the last three years I believe, but I gotten it done last week while I was being lazy instead of doing school. It came out decently well, but oh course writers can't ever avoid the editing process. (Kill me now for just thinking of it. lol). But, by the middle of October, I will be posting it on watt pad and probably fiction press. I know, its been a while, but still-- I gotta give you guys something since I haven't been posting my stuff for you guys to see lately..

Another update I will totally love to give you all is that the progression of my 'Roaming Wolves' series is now underway! It's my attempt at writing a manga series and so far I'm in love with the concept of it. This is my third biggest project along side with the Soldiers of Oblivion series and another special project that I'm not gonna say yet to you guys just because I can do that. Hehehe ;) I'm honestly hoping that by the time the middle of October hits, I will be able to share the first chapter of the first act to the series along with the edited version of the first book to Soldiers of Oblivion and the other special project on watt pad. I just really, really hope that you guys will enjoy what I have to show you as a story teller and that my brats (characters) will be amazing in your eyes during the first drafts, revisions, and hopefully the officially published versions of everything.

Till next time, happy howling my fellow wolves.

~Over due~ Personal update: 8/29/14

~HELLO EVERYBODY!~

How's life been for you guys?! I'm so (1000+) sorry for not updating as much I should, but things gotten odd and busy since the last time I wrote to you all. Since my last post which was around late July (wow so a month, damn!), I've been doing odd things yet again, but it was mostly getting ready for school and work. But luckily, I can tell you guys even more weird stuff that occurred in my life. Let's get started my fellow wolves!

First things first, I'm finally 21 as of August 10th! In all truth here, being twenty one is still feels like you're a kid, but instead even more 'adult' responsibilities are handed to ya (which sucks). Yeah its fun to feel like an adult, people of age are pretty much still at risk for getting into some deep shit, but instead of getting the easy way out, you're shit out of luck.

Second, I went to my first ever concert with my buddy aka best friend in the city right before school began, do you wanna guess who we saw??. (Pictures are blurry, fair warning)

You guessed it...

 

LINKIN PARK!!! (30 seconds to Mars and AFI)... We were close to the stage when Linkin park was performing, but I couldn't get pictures of them performing, so the screen was a giant help. Linkin Park is a huge favorite of mine and I consider Chester and Mike to be heroes in my heart through their music. They help me get through some tough shit and the ideas I get for certain stories from these songs are simply amazing (in my head oh course hehe). I hope you guys will have the chance to enjoy their voices because they don't disappoint in person. It was breath taking.

Alright enough about that, so the third thing I will like to point out: prompt writing is awesome. Now let me explain why I state this. Once a upon a time, I hated prompts mainly because of the way my mind worked when it came to writing in the past, but ever since I found some interesting ones to try out, I grew to enjoy them and it actually helps with the focus to actually write something down for future writing time, even if it is short or a pain to come up with a quick idea for it.

Lastly, I'm back in school. This time however, I'm a senior and almost able to touch the bachelor's degree with my bare hands. It's just so weird to think that I'm going to have this particular and the first one in my family to obtain it, especially if you're a weirdo like I am.. I mean, regardless of almost getting this degree, I'm still at odds with the classes I'm taking as an English Major. I rather take writing classes to benefit my writing for you guys, but at the same time-- I do like to read and learn about the histories of writers from all over the world. It's amazing how some of them were the shy ones like we are and somehow, they made history. I can't wait to be a part of that history, so we must learn everything for knowledge right?! :)

In conclusion, things in this writer's life is still odd, but I will try to update more for you guys about my actual writing and reviews. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your summer/winter (in other countries) and good luck in your studies. :)

Happy Howling my fellow wolves!<3

When finding ways to deal with stress

Hey everyone,

I apologize for not being around in the last week or so. Other than the work card, I honestly don't have a excuse for not posting much on this blog. Things at work have been stressful and with school coming at the end of August, its a hassle to figure stuff out. Now, let me to the actual post of this blog. This is not a book related thing since I'm currently reading the book I want to review next, so I wanted to talk about stress since I know everyone in the world deals with it in many different ways.

As a individual, I find it difficult to deal with stress when it comes to both writing and personal life. Sometimes I would feel anxious and not being able to think straight. Most of the time when I am conflicted with stress, I do talk to my mother and discuss what to do afterwords. However, when dealing with over lapping talking of everyone else and there statements to relax, I feel like I want to kick someone in the ass. Do you guys ever get that feeling? So as a result, I'm either too annoy to deal with things or simply heading towards the path of blasting music into my eardrums.

But lately, I've been thinking. Even though most of my stress is minor compare to the many and unbearable things that have been going on in this weird ass world, how do they deal with it? I mean yes they keep it inside and burst eventually or go to their 'gods' to prey for safety, but are there other ways to deal with things? So, let's figure it out together.

Sometimes people will need to get out of the house to hang out with friends and rant till you can't hold your breath anymore. Or eat. Eat lots of food. Especially dessert. Or go crazy and scream till you are smiling up a storm to people that are staring at you, and so forth. But what if you are not like that? What do we writers/artists/odd balls do?

We binge.

We binge on reading, writing, drawing, watching movies/anime/our favorite shows, and basically everything else.

Us odd balls like to get away from reality whether we are alone or with a small group of friends that have many similar interests. It's like entering Narina, but better because we get to explore our creative sides and maybe figure out if we want to share it witho other people so we can develop a friendship with them and help get rid of the stress we hold inside.

Now I'm not saying the oddball version of stress is a way to go, but it helps out. Hopefully one day everyone on this planet can come together and get along so stress doesn't take over all of us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritual. Until then, what are your stress relievers? How do you personally deal with it in a positive sort of way? Do you talk to people or escape reality through your passions?

Happy Howling guys.

Book Review: The Restless Dead

The Restless Dead (Ten Original stories of the Supernatural): Written by M.T Anderson, Holly Black, Kelly Link, Libba Bray, Herbie Brennan, Nancy Etchemendy, Annette Curtis Klause, Deborah Noyes, Marcus Sedgwick, Chris Wooding
Release Date: July 10th, 2007
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Format of Novel: Paper back
Summary (From good reads): Enter the murky world of the undead. From a beyond-the-grave stalker to prankster devil worshippers, from a childish ghost of the future to a vampire lover with bloody ties to the past, the characters in these ten original stories will send shivers down your spine. Why do we fear the undead? Find out in this spooky companion volume to GOTHIC! TEN ORIGINAL DARK TAKES, and enjoy another graveyard walk in the company of ten contemporary masters of horror and suspense.
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I remember a few years ago that my mother gotten me this book to read. Thinking that it was a zombie book, I decided not to read it mainly because I'm not a huge fan of zombies in novels. (due to the over popularized books/shows/movies of the creature of the un dead). But since I started my job a couple of weeks ago, I decided to give a chance and man I wish I could slap my past self in the face for being stupid with books. This collection of short paranormal stories kept me on my feet and interested with each page that was turned.

The stories were a weird thing since they were pretty long. I honestly couldn't understand most of the stories that were being told, but as I gotten to the end they were about mainly ghosts, murderers, and the psychological aftermath with the families and individuals that were telling the story. Out of all stories in this book, my top favorite one was Bad Things by Libba Bray. Her story in particular was the one I was most curious about because it was about a young man and his friends trying to figure out what's causing the rise of the satanist rituals and mysterious deaths of other people. The way it was written was a page turner since it felt like you were looking at another thriller and you think that everyone was gonna die at the end, however that wasn't the case. The ending of this short story was very amazing and I was pleased with the way she wrote it as a twist.

With this book, I was pleased with the authors that wrote the ten short stories in this. I was able to understand the concept of some supernatural fiction and the methods of writing longer short stories without chapters. If you guys are aspiring paranormal writers like I am, then pick up this book to explore new authors if you haven't heard of these guys before. :)

Happy Howling!