Camp NaNoWriMo Day 3! Where I Save My Work
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Camp NaNoWriMo
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Hey again guys! For me it's day three of Camp NaNoWriMo and it has been going very good for me so far. I had about 4000+ words the first day and now day three I'm planning not to spend the WHOLE day writing. I had nothing to do yesterday so I kept writing and writing and writing because I have no friends during the summer. :( Kidding, this camp is obviously more important than my fellow friends.Here is a picture of me today around early morning time when I just gave out in like the first paragraph of the day. Ain't I attractive here with my little mustache. ----------->>>
Okay so I want to talk about how I save all my chapters and work for NaNoWriMo. It's important to save and back up your work in different places just in case one place doesn't work when you open it. I have all my chapters saved in three places and this is how I use them:
Camp NaNoWriMo Day 1! + 5 Quick Writing Tips
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Camp NaNoWriMo
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I'm really excited about my concept for my story it's called More Than Words, inspired by the track More Than Words by Extreme. All I can you give right now is that it is a fiction YA romance story. I think what I like about my concept is that it's not insta- love it's about these two kids who bond together in their childhood, get separated in their early teens and then fate has its way of making them come back together.
Josie Weekly: Favorite posts and Tips 6/18/13
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Camp NaNoWriMo,
the josie write up weekly
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Hey there guys! Today is The Josie Write up Weekly Post :) Where I answer your questions or suggestions. I also post the week's updates with my favorite posts and tips of the day for reading or writing.Okay so one reader emailed me one time to play this game when a person shows you a book and you must write down or say the first feeling that you feel or the most memorable thing you remember about the book when you see it. I did this earlier with one of my friends and this is what I said in accordance to each book:
Tiger Lily: "Tears and Crying, sadness from the ending. Oh the remains of childhood!"
3 Tips for Finding YOUR Story [Camp NaNoWriMo Prep]
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Camp NaNoWriMo
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Hey again guys! Today I will be attempting to help you
writers out there turn on your brain gears and figure out what you want to
write about. Whether it's for Camp NaNoWriMo or another project everyone gets
in a creative rut, here are 3 easy tips to find the story you really want
to write about. Follow along and your writers block will just be another victim to it.
Camp NaNoWriMo July 2013! Camp Prep
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Camp NaNoWriMo
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Hey there guys and gals! Today I will be talking about the upcoming Camp NaNoWriMo and how to warm up your yourself with your writing. For some of you who don't know what Camp NaNoWriMo is it is a lightened version of the NaNoWriMo in November but basically who have a month to write a nonstop draft of your very own novel while reaching your goal of writing a certain number of words everyday to complete your overall month goal and finish your first draft.For more info about all the rules or if you would like to join the Camp NaNoWriMo experience Click HERE. It's my first year doing this so I am really hyped up and excited to share my two-week-before prep and experience with you guys!
Was I dead for a year? +Upcoming News!
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This past year which is the first school year having this blog has been extremely stressful. I haven't posted at all because I was going through a lot of things in school, dance, and volleyball. It's been a really hard year for me to just push through everything while keeping all my grades and exams in line. During dance I have had very rough times because of my breathing and competition was an awfully busy season during the year.
Everything was very extreme for me this past year but I am coming back into the world I love as a new person and with a better perspective on my writing.
I. C. Sci.- Fi Second and First place winners! + Quick Update
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The first place winner with 18.75 points is Mike Slabon with “A Second Chance”. A big Congrats to Mike, your story is amazing man! To read Mike's full unedited entry, click HERE
I.C. Sci- Fi Challenge Third Place Winner!
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I am so glad to announce that Annie and I have read and judged every entry for this challenge and have chosen our top three winners! Our 3rd place winner set the bar with 17.5 Points - Rouge World by Stanley Morris. Congrats Stanly!
Read Stanley's unedited entry and enjoy!
Endless Imagination
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It's like this sudden burst of explosion in your brain, you don't do anything you just think and live in that idea for a while. Untill you notice your just in the local park looking out at nowhere.
I love that feeling, I don't do anything about it I just live in the idea for a while. Isn't that what fiction stories are for? You don't do anything, you just live in it. That's the best part of imagination, enjoying the veiw as it plays in your mind working in all the right places.
YA Novels "I'm Not Impressed"
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In this meme, I will show you YA books that I am officcially not impressed with.
Total Fangirling Book Club!!! I have a question first
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For the next Total Fangirling Book Club, what would you like the club to be talking about next?
Josie is Back!!
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But I am here now and I hope I'll be back on my regular routine agian.
My school year starts on August 27 which is coming up very quickly for me because (lucky me) I have band stuff to do before that, organize my supplies, heck I even have to do some essays in the summer before school. Its pain. I don't like pain.
Sneak Peak at Chapter 4 + Interview with Bruce Hodge!
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Hey guys! Today I have a very exciting interview with the author Bruce Hodge! Before I get into that, I wanted to tease you guys with an excerpt of chapter 4 in the story I'm writing on here.
(Tyler is speaking) "Please Ethan, I know this is the absolute last thing you wanted me to ask, but I knew that you knew this is the reason why I called you over here. Now next you're probably going to say what a bad idea this is and how this is just some ploy to get you away from her because I just hate you. And- and the truth is Ethan I never really did hate you that bad like some huge demon, I actually kind of admired you sometimes because you always made Violet so happy."
So what do you think guys? Leave comments below! Now, here is my interview with author Bruce Hodge!
(Tyler is speaking) "Please Ethan, I know this is the absolute last thing you wanted me to ask, but I knew that you knew this is the reason why I called you over here. Now next you're probably going to say what a bad idea this is and how this is just some ploy to get you away from her because I just hate you. And- and the truth is Ethan I never really did hate you that bad like some huge demon, I actually kind of admired you sometimes because you always made Violet so happy."
So what do you think guys? Leave comments below! Now, here is my interview with author Bruce Hodge!
Tis I am Back! + I. C. Sci- Fi Challenge!
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Chapter Three: Every Sick Day
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In David’s mind there was only him and the 40 ft. Road Bridge. He wasn’t going to let anyone stop him; his body was pumping with adrenaline.
In David’s mind he silently said goodbye to his parents, Tyler, and Violet. More tears streamed from his puffed eyes as he thought of his family, but this time he let them fall.
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As Ethan and Violet were approaching the Road Bridge, Violet spotted Tyler and his class of friends on the play set.
“TYLER!” She yelled out when she reached him with Ethan. Violet rested her hands on her knees to catch her breath. Tyler jumped out to help her up, alarmed.
“What’s wrong?! What did you do, run a twenty mile marathon?” He looked over at Ethan darkly.
“Are you responsible for this?” Tyler pointed out Violet.
“No, you don’t understand,” Ethan tried to explain between breaths, “David is running around here at this time with a huge mob with Daniel, doing who knows what, trailing behind him. “ Tyler walked toward Ethan with narrowed eyes.
“Daniel huh? So you’re with them?” Tyler crossed his broad arms.
“That wasn’t what I said Tyler I-“
“No, I think it’s what you didn’t say. You’re always with Daniel, and you’re probably just here to stall me! How dare you bring Violet into this! You know she can’t be here especially in a crowded road!” Tyler was in face at that point.
“I don’t think you understand the issue that your own brother is running about here too Tyler, risking his life!”
“Oh, so you’d rather leave Violet walking around somewhere here?” Tyler was obviously trying to pick a fight.
Violet interrupted Ethan and pushed Tyler back.
“David is running towards this 40 ft. Road Bridge at this time with a huge mob of kids from the other class, doing who knows what Tyler! We’re supposed to do something, stop pick fighting!” Ethan tried to calm her down a reassure her carefully. Tyler stopped dead in his tracks and shuddered.
“What kind of business could he possibly have at the bridge?” Tyler asked calmly. Violet, who was on the verge of hot tears, took Tyler by his shoulders violently.
“You have to stop him, Tyler. The only thing I suspect is…” Violet’s voice shook. “Is… that he’s going to jump off that 40 ft. bridge and-“
Violet didn’t finish, for Tyler was already running to David on the edge of the bridge. Ethan, Violet and everyone else followed.
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David looked behind him, Daniels mob was still trailing closer and closer behind him. He estimated that he had ran about a mile from the park at that point. The traffic was extremely busy on that time of day which, David hoped, would slow the down the mob.
He felt like his lungs would burst, but he finally reached the edge of the steel bridge and started climbing.
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Violet thought they were going to be too late, but was somehow relieved when she saw Tyler climbing after David on the edge of the bridge.
Violet looked around her and saw almost the whole school crowded around the bridge either chanting or screaming at David to stop. This would have already attracted the police and driving car passengers by the bridge.
Violet was scared and she needed her parents, or even Tyler’s. Ethan always had an emergency phone with him but she lost him in the huge crowd
“Ethan!!” She could barely move properly with all those kids crowded against one another.
“Ethan, where are you!!! “
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“Violet!” Ethan screamed to the top of his lungs. “Violet!”
Ethan couldn’t be more worried about anything in his life other than that moment. Her parents trusted him and he wasn’t going to lose Violet on a busy, crowded Road Bridge. Ethan called all the Auborn’s for David and Tyler, but Violet was nowhere to be found. Suddenly out of the huge crowd, Daniel came up behind him.
“Dude, where were you this morning? We’re best friends, next time you’re coming on board! I mean, look at this racket!” Daniel motioned to the crowd around him.
Ethan had always been Daniel’s best friend since Kindergarten and they did everything with each other. Their first prank ever was when they placed clear glue on Matthew Davis’s chair and he stood up to a very disgusting mess, and Daniel was hooked on Ethan ever since. Ethan stopped his bad attempts suddenly when he met Violet in Third grade, and his way in school just changed that time. Of course, Daniel tried not to be upset by all of that, even though it was a total set back.
“Are you crazy, man?!” Ethan screamed, “What are the police going to think when they see all this? This is way too far someone could get hurt, and now I can’t even find Violet! How am I supposed to protect- Oh no, Tyler’s going to kill me. He already hates me as much as it is; he is going to kill me when he finds out I lost V.” Ethan sounded exasperated as he tried massaging his forehead.
“Relax Ethan, Violet is probably somewhere with her friend or something but this,” Daniel motioned to the crowd again, “this is our time. The trouble of troubles. We’re going to rule the school!”
As if on cue, three police cars and an ambulance pulled over.
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David was now on the top of the Bridge railing, about to give his life to the clear river.
“DAVID!”
The Strong Writer
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The Strong Writer Position
One day in dance class, we had a guest teacher Alex Wodja from So You Think You Can Dance. She told us to be a strong dancer it's all about contact. Make contact with the audience, to not be afraid of looking at the mirror in the dance studio.
It's hard to define a strong writer, it's not just if you are a bestselling author or not I feel a strong writer is someone who stands out and knows their game. The writer I want to be would be focused, unique, fearless, and most importantly, she will know herself as much as she knows anything else in the world.
So I actually looked up stuff online about being a writer, and it was as boring as my fish jumping out of its bowl. Okay, well the fish thing was pretty cool but all the stuff online had a bunch of grammer chiz that I doon't want to read. So here are my own ideas of being a strong writer.
Have A Voice, a Meaning
A strong writer has to have a personality, you have to sound like a person. This is what makes you unique, and gives your writing a purpose. Along with your voice, what do you want your writing to change? Why would people want to even take a look at your work? What is your purpose?
This world doesn't need anyomore nonsense writing, in this century it will almost take a miracle to get your work accepted, because that's the thing. Your meaning or purpose will take you apart from any other writer. Don't settle to be a common bystander.
Know Where You Stand
I am a thriteen- year- old who loves to write but still struggles in her goals and tries to help other people like her. I don't feel lke thirteen, I want to do more. But I'm still young, there's still time for me, and I don't want to push myself too much.
Where do you stand as a writer? I think this is extremely important to realize because it's different from where you stand any where else, know your player in the game. But don't let it get in your way, this is for you to remeber who you are and why you write.
Be Fierce
Do I really have to explain this? Be fierce, bold, confident in your writing, comfortable with who you are as a strong writer. Fierce does not mean fearless. Fierce to me means making the strongest point of you stand out in your personality. It's not a feeling, it's an action. No matter if you feel like writing or not, write without fear of yourself.Does that make sense?
Where Do You Want to go?
I'm talking about goals here. I felt like this should be included. You have to have heard them everywhere I'm getting kind of sick of it, but it's not something you should ignore. Goals are commitments, they are your promises.Nothing much to say other than, MAKE YOUR GOALS!
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What do you guys think? I just thought of these things right from the top of my head. Did I use that idiom right?
Road Trip Wednesday #1 Best Book in July
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Road Trip Wednesday is a ‘Blog Carnival,’ where YA Highway's contributors post a weekly writing- or reading-related question that begs to be answered. In the comments, you can hop from destination to destination and get everybody's unique take on the topic.
This Weeks Question is: What was the best book you read in July?This is a hard one, really hard. But I have to say that the best book I read in July would be Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone who loves any kind of fiction and loves a good spinoff of an old fairytale. Actually- Here is the Goodreads Summary:
Many readers know the tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance.
Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only the Hood and his band know the truth: the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. Helping the people of Nottingham outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham could cost Scarlet her life as Gisbourne closes in.
It’s only her fierce loyalty to Robin—whose quick smiles and sharp temper have the rare power to unsettle her—that keeps Scarlet going and makes this fight worth dying for.
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Writing and YA Fiction page!
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What can you do on this page you may ask?
- Find out upcoming posts on my blog
- Updates on new books or news about YA authors
- Teasers for my short stories that are upcoming on my blog
- Keep up to date on writing or book events
- Join in writing and book discussions!
If you must know I already posted a huge teaser for the second post for total fangirling on the google page...
Also if anyone wants to run this page with me, feel free to cantact me! You see, this page is about writing and YA book updates so if you want to connect your blog on the page, please do tell me if you want to do it! I can take about 2 or 3 blogs :)
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Total Fan Girling Book Club! My Story short
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Total fangirling Book Club
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I just made that up, but my story short series is called The Total Fangirling Book club. A book club of hormonal fangirl girls and guys who talk and obsess about YA fiction books. It's pretty funny, but that's the point.
I must warn you; in the first episode of this story short there may be a couple of tiny spoilers for Maze Runner, and Divergent.
Short Intro to characters:
Anne- Leader
Jeff- The (think's he's awesome) jock
Kelsey: The blonde. (you can take it from there)
Rachel- The quiet one, but passionate about books.
Toby: The cool and calm one.
Sean: The cute Australian guy.
I have been putting this off for days now, and I just don't know if it's any good. I was fooling around on my computer.
Meeting of Total Fangirling Book Club #1
Anne happily rings the small golden bell and orders the first book club meeting.
Anne: "Hello everyone! I am so happy to announce the first ever meeting of the Total Fangirling book club! So nice to meet you all, my name is Anne."
Jeff: "Why is this club named Total Fangirling? It could called be Total Fanguying or even better, House of Slytherine!"
Kelsey: "Get over that Jeff!"
Jeff: "Drako rules."
Kelsey makes a disgusting sound and looks away.
Anne: "Okay! How about we introduce our selves first. Jeff, let’s start with you. Say something about yourself and tell us your favorite YA series or book.
Jeff: "My name is Jeff. I Wish I could change my name to Jace Wayland but government.... and you know... the economy." Rachel butts in.
Rachel: "That has absolutely nothing to do with the economy Jeff."
Jeff: "Then what do you call the recession?"
Kelsey: "bullshiz"
Anne: "Get on."
Jeff: "My favorite book so far is probably the Maze Runner by James Dashner. Hated the ending."
Kelsey: "I know right! Poor Theresa."
Rachel: “Okay, well my name is Rachel. People usually think I’m quiet because I mostly am. But I love talking about books. My favorite book so far would probably be the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa."
Toby:"Oh I really liked that series too. Puck is my role model."
Kelsey:"Yeah he’s cute... so is Ash!" Kelsey says dreamily.
Jeff: “Ash is awesome."
Enters classroom is Sean.
Sean: "Sorry I am late mates, first day of math class isn't a beauty." Anne looks up and literally falls in love with his accent.
Anne:"Oh that's okay Sean! Just take tour time whenever you need it!"
Kelsey straitens her back and gives her million dollar smile towards Sean.
Kelsey: "Oh! There’s an open seat next to me Sean!"
Rachel: "So Sean! We’re introducing ourselves to the whole club, would you like to pick it up after me?"
Sean takes a seat next to Kelsey as Rachel flutters her eyes towards him. Jeff and Toby look unimpressed.
Sean: "Okay, well my name is Sean. I just transferred here last year from Australia and I have been reading ever since I was a little boy." Sean grins at Jeff. Jeff narrows his eyes trying to figure him out.
Jeff: "So what's your favorite book, Sean?" Jeff spits out.
Sean: "Well I have a couple actually but since this book club is mostly for YA fiction books, I have to say the Hush, Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick. A very nice read."
Anne: "Oh did you know they are making a fifth book in the series?”
Toby: "That is the most terrible idea they have ever made."
Jeff: "Yeah. It’s basically just Patch and Nora going on and on and on doing- ."
Rachel: "Everyone thinks it’s going to be terrible but I still have high hopes. Except for Scott, no one likes Scott."
Kelsey: "I think he’s cute." Kelsey says trying to get close to Sean.
Rachel: "And you said Mitt Romney was cute and when you tried going up to him you had to fill out a restraining order."
Jeff: "Ooh, ten points for Griffindore."
Kelsey: "He reminded me of Logan lerman." Kelsey shot back.
Rachel: "He does not look ANYTHING like him" Jeff then interrupts.
Toby: "Ugh, didn't you guys just hate the Percy Jackson movie he did?"
Sean: "I thought it was pretty good."
Anne: "Okay! Let’s get back on track, Toby why don’t you pick it up."
Toby: "What up guys, my name is Toby." And consequently, my favorite book is Divergent. Honestly Four has that great sense of power and, spoiler alert, He dies in the end of the first book."
Anne: "No he doesn't."
Rachel: "Yeah, if he did there wouldn't be an Insurgent, Toby."
Sean: "I have to try that book myself, it sounds interesting."
Kelsey: "but it’s so looooong"
Jeff: "That’s what she said."
Anne: "I think we should save the Divergent discussion for another meeting because it’s such a great series!" Anne quickly writes it down as everyone simultaneously agrees.
Kelsey: "I bet you guys have all been waiting for MY introduction!"
Rachel: "No we haven’t."
Kelsey: "My name is Kelsey. I love to read obviously! And My favorite series so far would probably have to be the Mortal Instrument by Cassandra Clare!"
Jeff, toby, and Anne happily scream.
Anne:"Oh my cheeses, I love that series!!!"
Sean: "Cheeses?"
Jeff: "Yes! Another Jace fan! I swear Cassandra Clare has done it again with the Infernal Devices series."
Toby: "Jace and Clary all the waaaaay!"
Kelsey: "I know Right! City of Lost Souls wasn't that impressive but it was still pretty good."
Rachel: "Anne how about we save this discussion for another meeting."
Anne: "Great idea Rachel."
Kelsey: "Okay, did we get everyone already?"
Jeff: "Uhh well not yet. Anne?"
Anne: She looks up. "OH! Right. Okay, well my name is Anne. I just love the YA fiction genre but I read classics once in a while."
Toby: "What's your favorite book?"
Anne: She bites her tongue and looks down ashamed. "Well I have so many, so I guess you could just call the whole genre my favorite!"
Rachel: "That doesn't count Anne; come on it's an easy question."
Kelsey: "Yeah, nothing to be ashamed about."
Anne: Anne looks at everyone in the eye and braces herself. "My favorite is The Twilight Series!"
Everyone is surprised and they and start to moan and complain.
Jeff: "Are you serious Anne?"
Kelsey: "Ugh, okay the guys are pretty hot but the series just doesn't fit me sometimes."
Rachel: "That series bombs, you can't be serious."
Sean: "Yes, I do also agree. That series is just a bit overrated."
Toby: Toby speaks low and tries to hide himself. "Actually she's not the only Twilight fan in this room."
Everyone starts to complain again.
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Th Sunday Post! ~Edition One
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The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
My Exciting News: In the next week or so I will be hosting the Second Contest of Chompasaurus's Writing Challenge! The first one was the Signature Style challenge and sadly it's ended and our judging is being evaluated right now. So keep up with those updates, I'll post the second challenge rules and concepts really soon.
New This past week: If you have not been keeping up with my blog these days, here are the highlights this past week!
Boring Writing= Bored readers
Would You Rather Tag
Unlocking your writing Voice in 10 Easy Steps
Interview with Writer/Blogger Haley Nak!
Exciting New Giveaway: Grant Morris
Coming up this week: This week I'll be posting much more including the Third Chapter of my online story! I'm so excited, hopefully that will go up soon. Let me tease you with an excerpt:
“Violet!” Ethan screamed to the top of his lungs. “Violet!”
Ethan couldn't be more worried about anything in his life other than that moment. Her parents trusted him and he wasn't going to lose Violet on a busy, crowded Road Bridge. Ethan called all the Auborn’s for David and Tyler, but Violet was nowhere to be found. Suddenly out of the huge crowd, Daniel came up behind him.
Also Coming up this Week!: This past week I was also working on a short story series. It is called The Total Fangirling Book club. A book club of hormonal fangirl girls and guys who talk and obsess about YA fiction books. It's pretty funny, but that's the point. Maybe that will come up this week too, you'll never know...
What Else?: If you guys love new and exciting stories from bloggers, check out my friend, Delany's story she just posted! You all probably have heard of her, so go get good a look- http://therandomranterer.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-untitled-chapter-1_28.html
What are you guys excited for?
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