Woot its my Birthday! ๐ My new Birthday Goal! ๐ Fantasy Story Update!
Woot it's my birthday! Well it was on the 9th anyway, so I'm now 32 years old and I was wondering - Has anyone else noticed time seems to go faster the older you get?
I remember how old I felt the year I had my daughter, I was 25 at the time since then every year has passed faster than the one before it - now 7 years on I realise I really don't feel older any more I feel exactly the same as I did when I was 25.
It's just odd how in spite of time seeming to speed up I still feel just like I did all those years ago, not much has changed in my life besides my kids getting bigger.
So even though time is flying by, I still feel as though I should have accomplished more in my life by this age - so I have decided I am going to set myself a birthday challenge!
Now some of my followers may be wondering, where I have been lately or why my post output has been much lower than usual over the past three weeks. Long story short shool holidays... but now it's finally back to school I can find the time to post on steemit again!
Now just because I haven't been posting doesn't mean I haven't been writing, in fact that is all I have been doing in my spare time - I have now written enough of the overall story line, I feel as though I am very very close to finally starting on the main storyline of my original fantasy novel for steemit!
Over the past three weeks I have been scribbling down notes, creating new and interesting characters and writing a less detailed overview of the story at large. I have now written an overview for at least two massive completed novels or even three slightly smaller novels.
I have a better understanding of where I want the story to go and how I want things to develop or unfold as we continue on this journey, there are however a few more details I want to have solidified before I begin to release it on here.
I intend to continue to add a few more posts to the reference book I have been writing lately, I still have some more creatures and plants to reveal.
I want to discuss at least some of the other kingdoms and places on Keltorin, so readers can find out some extra bits of information.
I want to explain the gods in some detail and the roles they play in the people's lives, and to show how they differ in different places.
This is such a large world, I want it to be full and rich with the colour, depth and complexities that truly reflect that of a real world.
I am living and breathing this story at the moment, every conversation leads back to some element or focus I intend to use.
I am so excited to get this story out to all of you, I am just being extra cautious so I don't ruin anything - my story is so large and complex that a slight misstep could change the world, direction and characters greatly.
This story is a large part of my life now, I am completely invested in seeing this story through to it's end - however far away that may be.
I am just wanting to be careful to ensure the integrity of the messages and meaning I am trying to convey, this story isn't just long for the sake of being big - It is long because it needs to be to ensure the proper story is being told.
I hope you can all bare with me while I hammer out the last few details, I will be posting more of my reference story soon - But the real story will begin very soon!
So my big goal to accomplish for my birthday next year is to have finished or at least completed and posted on steemit a large portion of the first book in my fantasy saga!
Happy belated bday. And what you have updated us all about is Wonderful. I'm also a novelist. I look forward to reading yours when you release it. Best of effort and skill to your final touches to the literary art you are producing. I've now followed you and will be on the look out for your posts. Upvoted
Awesome and thanks so much :)
I would have loved to participate in the open mic challenge, I am a singer as well though I have been really sick for a couple of months - literally no voice - so I couldn't :( my voice is just starting to come back now but it's still pretty dodgy, I'm hoping it comes fully back soon so I can join in :)
You're welcome. I'm sorry to hear that but I am glad to hear you are improving with time. Would definitely love to hear your singing voice in its ready condition. Best and quickest recovery to you. Tend to your book in the meantime, as your musical voice heals while you sharpen your literary voice in the waiting process
Happy Birthday! Best wishes to you and the family! :)
Thanks :D
Happy Be-lated Birthday :)
I am guessing the story is set in a'mythical world'? it looks good from the map, it reminded me of Middle Earth ( Lord of the Rings) - my favourite books. Will look forward to reading more of your book journey..
My 13 year old is an avid writer of stories - hers are always utopian worlds, like you she scribbles ideas, characters etc down in her note book - going to be an Authoress she told me at 10 and thats still true 3years on.
Good share
Thanks @ladypenelope1
You're absolutely right it is a mythical world with lots of new creatures I've created, I love middle earth and the tolkin books he is a massive influence as is Raymond e Fiest. Both create amazing and complex worlds where the reader can immerse themselves.
It's amazing your daughter is writing at such a young age, when I was that young I hated most books and reading and writing were very low on my priority list - keep encouraging her creativity she will thank you for it later - you could even get her to post them on here under your guidance if shes interested :)
I've suggested that too her, but like all budding writers, she 'shelf-scared' that noone will pick it up to read!
she uploads under thoughtfulwishes to Watpad.
I just signed up to try and find some of her stories but I couldn't find her :( if you have a direct link to one of her stories I'd love to check it out :)
I can fully appreciate fear of no one reading - I have this issue on here myself at times.
However my confidence is only getting better with time and I am finding that in amongst all of the people that just upvote and move on, there are some out there that actually read and give feedback.
Whilst I'm not big on here by any means and my writing may be a little to graphic for her age, I can assure you and her if she posts on here I would actually read and give feedback on her content - I am all about encouraging kids to write, imagine and create.
I'd also point out that she might make a little money on here, I think currie and robinhood would vote on her original material if she keeps at it.
she did one called the Little Coffee Shop on the Corner - I have posted it today under me attributing it to her. Thank you @krystle for all your encouregment very much appreciated.:)
Happy Birthday!!!
Thankyou lovely :)
Happy birthday @krystle! Look forward to reading more of your novel. :)
Thanks so much, it shouldn't be too long now :)
Happy Birthday. Good to have goals. You are still young.
Up voted and your up voting my contents will be appreciated.
Thanks and good day!
Be Free Always, All Ways!
Thanks for the birthday wishes :)
Happy Birthday! What a coincidence that I am sending out your art today :) Hope it's a great one!
Woot that's awesome to hear and thanks so much :)
Happy birthday @krystle!
Thanks :)
Happy Birthday, All The Best!
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The big 32 is coming up for me, too! (Nov. 18). And yeah, I have noticed that time is moving faster. In fact, I talk about that very fact here. Maybe it's something people only begin to feel when they get just past 30?
(Also, I posted a link. If you want me to remove it or think it's unrelated after all, just let me know :) )