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Hello there everyone! I posted back in January of this year here. I was reading through it earlier and wow, a lot has changed.

Name: Quinny, same as it was, same as it will ever be!

Age: 24 now!

Location: In January I said that I was saving up to leave the UK. Well now I live in Ireland.

About Me:

I live in the South West of Ireland in County Cork. In a small fishing village called Courtmacsherry. I moved in June because of my job and I love it here.

Well, not really. I have caused offense. If you want to know why this move isn't exactly all it was cracked out to be by all means come join the fun in my journal where the daily shennanigans in county Cork are documented.

I'm still very creative in photography, writing, and drawing. Writing is a big thing at the moment as I really want to get out of my job and be my own boss.

About My Journal:

My journal is not for the faint of heart. Really, I rant about a lot of touchy subjects and my flist are fantastic at either ignoring it or realising that it is just a challenge for debate. And I love them for that.

The big thing in my life at the moment is my move to Ireland. Lots of things are annoying me here and I'm over coming a lot of challenges. My writing doesn't get much mention in my journal at the moment as I want to keep it under wraps until I have a lot more of it done.

At the end of the day it is my journal and you always have the option to not follow me. I never rant about anything that hasn't directly effected me.

What I Write:

I've written pretty much everything. Well I have given it a go at least. The NaNo this year was a trashy romance that I will continue over the Christmas period. The big project is a sci-fi adventure. And we'll see how that turns out.

What I Don't Write:

Serious, straight down the middle, literature. I just can't. You should be able to lose yourself in a book, it should give you an opportunity to become something else in a world you don't have to worry about living in. Serious literature doesn't have an edge that I want so it nearly always turns into supernatural, romance, adventure or fantasy.

What I read:

I read good books (likewise I only listen to good music). It's more about the book on an individual level rather than the genre it fits in. My main genres are Fantasty, Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, Supernatural and Crime. Including any combination of those.

I have started reading trashy romance too, I call it my toilet read. As I pretty much read them on the loo. They're a guilty pleasure.

What I Don't Read:

Rubbish. I'll read anything as long as it's good!


Favorite Authors & Books:

David (and Leigh) Eddings,
Raymond .E. Feist,
John Connolly,
Ian Irvine,
James Herbert,
Jasper Fforde,
Trudi Canavan,
Brent Weeks...

Could I edit someone else's work:

I'm going to say no. I make mistakes myself and I have nothing to say I am any better than anyone else to correct a piece of work. I would have a buddy system going on, where two people would work on each others pieces, discussion etc.

What I'm Looking For:

Some one that I can get some creativity going with, round robins, writing challenges, that sort of thing. Or just someone to add to my already extremely creative circle of friends.

That's all folks! Hope to hear from people soon!

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Hey everyone,

New journal, new friends ;) Okay so most of my old friends followed me (hehe) but I would like to add more, especially more writers. Some of the same interests are helpful though not required. I'll add anyone interested.

Facts About Me
~ My name is Melodie (or Mel, take your pick).
~ I am 31 years old.
~ I live in Iowa but plan to move to NYC.
~ I have a cat and a dog.
~ I have suffered from depression nearly my whole life.
~ I am a gamer and role player. I play WoW and Horizons (or Istaria, as it is called now). I own a PS2 but I hardly play it. I love The Sims 3 which is also being neglected at the moment. I used to play D&D with a group but I quit a few years ago, I now rp through LJ and IJ.
~ My music tastes vary greatly but my favorite is Voltaire.
~ My non computer-related hobbies mostly revolve around reading, writing and drawing (nothing to do in a small town).
~ In regards to fiction, I mostly read fantasy, horror and anything relating to vampires. My interest in the latter began when I was a little girl so I will give nearly any book or movie a fair chance but I'm usually disappointed. I'm very picky when it comes to vampires.

My posts will have a variety of subjects. I am going to try and do book reviews, it started with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in my previous journal but I haven't done one since (it is overdue). I may repost that review in my new journal. I'm also going to try and do more writing, I've only written one fic which is based on a storyline I had with a friend in an LJ game so essentially half the characters are mine. Other than that, I don't do fanfic and never will. Everything is original and are my own characters (if any of them aren't, I will post a disclaimer).

ETA: I feel I need to mention something, due to the recent friend add that I received. I do not support animal rights organizations like PETA and HSUS (who are the main ones I can think of right now). I have pets and I would like to continue having that right for as long as I live and PETA, HSUS, etc. want to take away that right so they are garbage to me. Animal welfare groups deserve the attention, not them. There is a chance they may crop up in a post in the future.

Name: Jee

Location: Manila, Philippines.

Age: sixteen. (Yes I'm being honest.)

About Me: No, I don't like people. I'm reserved and anti-social, mostly. But I do love to write. I guess I've been doing so ever since I was a kid, and I don't plan on stopping. Why I don't like people? Simple. They hurt. I have my share of good friends, yeah, but it usually takes a long time of deliberation and 'testing' before having one. Not that I am difficult at all. At most, I am amiable if need be. I think I've got this pessimistic outlook upon humanity mostly because right now, the Philippines is in a great truckload of shit everybody's responsible of. Kinda makes me bitter and guilty, at the same time.

About My Journal: I had it made only last year, and forgot about it after a few months. Mostly because I got addicted to online gaming and had to be busy for school. I'm a student, after all. I guess I can say that I will be online often, especially during the holidays, and yes I shall do my best to say equally sensible things. I say 'do my best' because there are times when I would rather randomly type some nonsense than say something helpful. Such is the way of insanity, I guess.

What I Write: I write what I feel like writing. Usually, though, that would mean psychological stuff (I plan on becoming a sort of Creative Therapist when I grow up). Usually it's realistic fiction, no matter how absurd it sounds. Pardon the honesty, but I also right /slash fics, and I am not blinded by homosexuals. Usually.

What I Don't Write: Whatever I don't feel like. It's only obvious, really.

What I Read: I love reading. One of the things that I could do for a whole day non-stop, even. My interest ranges from realism to fictional- although I do not read chick flicks. Or any other sappy love story. Right now, I'm obsessed with both Charlaine Harris' and Neil Gaiman's works (dunno if I spelled Harris' name right, though. Sorry.).

What I Don't Read: As I said before, I do not read chick flicks, romance, and crappy stories about vampires sparkling in the sunlight. Yeap. Twilight.

Can I critique someone else's work: I would love to. It wouldn't hurt to critique something once in a while.

Can I edit someone else's work: Just as long as I won't kill the potential in it, yeah.

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Hi! My name is Jen, though I'll respond to pretty much anything besides Jenny. Call me Jenny and it's on! -grin-

I was just recently published in an anthology of short stories for Random with the option of review ten more. The piece was about an anorexic ballerina. Two areas I know so much about. /sarcasm No, I really liked both the writing and the telling of that piece. I wanted it to come out as raw and sensual, the character teetering on a precipice. I think it did all that.

Currently, I am writing for therealljidol. It's a fantastic exercise if you're looking to increase your output of short, prompt-based stories. Outside of annoying my flist with new literary concoctions, I also talk about life, craft up icons or layouts, spin a few mixes together, etc. etc. All the normal journalish stuff.

I'm always looking for new friends, especially those who share my interests. One of the best ways to learn about creating a story, is to absorb as many of them as possible. I love to learn from the people surrounding me. It's one of my greatest influences.

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Name(s): Angel, or AngelSooyung.

Age: 15

About Me: I'm a low-maintenance kind of girl you could typically find at a small bookshop, reading and scribbling away at a spiral notebook, trying, as many are, to write the next big novel.

What I Like: Stories that have depth and are well constructed.

What I Dislike: Cop-out endings, plot holes, and flat characters. Need I say more?

What I Write: At the moment I'm working on a phycological thriller story, but in general I enjoy writing crime mysteries and horror.

What I Don't Write: I don't write fantasy or romance, though I have come across a few stories in that genre that I enjoyed.

What I Read: I always find myself drifting towards horror, thrillers and suspense novels.

What I Don't Read: I've become wary about reading any "chick literature." They bore me to tears.

Could I critique someone else's work?: Yes, if I had something of importance to say on the piece and had good reasons for it.

What I'm looking for: Friends, inspiration, and people who just share my tastes, I guess.

I'm a guy, 24, living in Asia. i work. I like fiddling with computers. Im techy. I like gadgets games and all stuff entertaining in multimedia.

I like tv, movies, celebrities. I love to gossip about them and tell them that theyre ugly and beautiful--and trash their clothes

i like talking to people, getting to know them, having fun with them. I talk about almost anything under the sun, I get excited learning new things from people, especially if i dont really know anything about the topic. i just like to hear people out.

i like going to the gym, doing classes and lifting weights...although it would be nice if i had a great bod already—sometimes kickboxing or swimming, but im afraid i can't do too much...i get sick fast.

i like dogs, have a chow chow and a Belgian malignoise and another one that i dont know...but she's white and cuddly

i like music in all different genres, i think asian pop is good, k pop and j pop. But of course R&B, soul, mellow and contemporary music is always the best.

i love food!! i like trying new food whenever i can. I think if i was a hunter, I'd probably hunt for exotic and fresh food.

i write, blog and all that good stuff that comes out with words. trying to have a career in writing.

i like smart people, cause it would always be nice to come across people who have different points of view, argue with them nicely and really express yourself in different thoughts.

i like not so smart people but know their worth.

i hate dumb people who talk a lot and brag, well they're kinda annoying

i hate people who act differently than who they are. I just don't like pretenders.

i hate people who treat people wrongfully( who doesnt?)

i hate people who think beauty is everything

ADD ME IF:

if you're a girl

if you're a guy

and if you're hot (physically or intellectually or both) i just might flirt with you.. Its just how i am, i mean no harm by it.

Hi there! I'm back on LJ after a long hiatus and losing interest in my old journal. I intend to change all that with this new journal. As the holiday season falls upon us and as my creativity progresses, I believe I've expanded my journal pretty well in the last month or so.

I'm looking for friends who'd be interested in the same things I am and would leave a comment every now and then when they feel so inclined. I like reading about all sorts of things - even if you think your life is boring, I'll probably still find something to say about it!

I am:
...from Pennsylvania
...26-years old
...a single (bisexual, though I prefer men) female (not really looking though)
...a huge fan of Drew Sarich, Matthew Gray Gubler and C. Thomas Howell
...a fan of Criminal Minds, Dexter, House M.D., Six Feet Under, Rome, Mystery Science Theater 3000, V and many others
...a starving artist (writer) always seeking inspiration, a muse, anything!
...interested in making icons, graphics, banners, etc.
...a lover of musicals and theatre!
...an on-again off-again World of Warcraft player
...the proud owner of two cute cats and a stupid dog
...interested in people and things of all sorts, especially unique and/or creative/artsy-fartsy types
...sarcastic, dry, "dark"/morbid
...almost always at home due to chronic knee problems and seizures
...terrified of clowns
...made of skin and bones so I hate cold weather

And of course there's plenty more info on my profile page and most of my entries are public! If you have some things in common or just want to add me, then feel free, please comment and I'll most likely add you back.


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