Hello Fellow Creative Writers, My name is Amanda. As you can gather from my screen name, I am from the mid-west. More specifically Missouri. I am a die hard Chiefs fan no matter how many times they break my heart. I am married to a supportive man named Rick. We are a love at first site story. We have been together almost 6 years. No matter how bad life gets we find a way to make it through with a smile. We have two feline daughters. Pearl who is estimated to be 6 to 8 years old, she has been with us for 4 years, my cousin caught her living in her tool shed. Ruthie, the baby, who is almost 3 years old, was a rescue kitty, she is demonic but too sweet to harm or get rid of. Tee hee… In December of 2010, I lost my job. I worked there for 10 years. At 29 that is basically my entire adult life. Thanks to my wonderful husband, I am taking some time before re-entering the full time work force. I plan to use my time wisely, challenge myself as an artist. I am hoping to learn, grow, and share with in a community of other artistic souls. Writing Experience: Poetry Short Stories Currently attempting to write my first novel Writing Interest: Co-writes Writing contest Poetry Novels Short Stories Poetry Genre’s: Ballad {lyrics} Dramatic monologue (unintentional revelation) Confessional (intentional revelation) Notes: I very rarely write in rhyme or verse forms a side from when I write ballads or lyrics. Fiction Genre’s: Science Fiction *just starting to create with this genre* Drama (political, criminal, and cultural) Mystery (fantasy and criminal) Children’s short stories/series (K-5 focus on practical school yard lesson’s) If there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to ask. I look forward to getting to know some of you. Amanda
Hey back at ya Amanda, sorry about the job loss, but you seem to have the right attitude about it and looking at it as an opportunity to do what you really want. Best of luck, looking forward to hearing more from you. ®
Thanks. I was dying slowly. I was making just enough to fear leaving but not enough to justify the stress .... I am FREE that is worth clipping a few coupons in the long run.
It is good to have you with us, and good to see yet another writer with an interest in Sci-Fi. While I can hardly call myself an expert, if you need another viewpoint on anything relating to that particular genre, or anything else, I am at your disposal.
Hi Douglas, Thank you so much for the warm welcome and the offer to help. I may make you regret that! I certianly will keep you mind. Amanda
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