I am 21 years old and dangerously passionate about writing as well as reading. I don't even remember when I started writing. But all I know is that I can't imagine myself without it (now I know I am not the only one who feels that way) I can die for chick lit, and suspense thrillers, and a lot of things in between. This will sound insane but once the characters are created I live them, and even talk like them when I am not writing. (it gets a bit creepy when they are serial killers) Anyways, just stopping by to say hi. And that I can't wait to read what all of you are working on and to share my little pieces of heaven with you. So wish me luck.
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It does not sound insane to me. You're lucky to be able to get inside your characters heads and I'm sure your writing must be all the more rich because of that. Oh yes! Hello and welcome to the site
Hello Princess and welcome I think many people (actually everyone) here shares pretty much the same feeling, regarding writing. I hope you´ll enjoy the forums
Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome. Actually I've been visiting this website for weeks, but finally decided to be a member. So consider yourself blessed. lol (I hope I am not breaking any rules of writing by using lol)
Hi Princess. So, you're dangerously passionate, huh? Cool. I'm passionately dangerous. We should get along passionately and dangerously.
Sure Halcyon. That did not sound creepy at all. hahhaha... I guess its your way of saying welcome. So, thanks. And yes, we should join forces sometime.
Hello and welcome! I mean, I'm pretty new here too, but I just like saying hi to people! Can't wait to read some of your stories! -- Darcy
