I'm a female ABC and a high school junior who likes to write science fiction and fantasy (but nothing high fantasy or hard scifi). Space opera is one of of my favorite genres but unfortunately one that isn't terribly popular these days. I can't decide if I want to write novels or for TV, though I think I'd have more success at novels.
I hate Twilight and Eragon. Harry Potter is okay, but really, you'll find I prefer things written around thirty-to-sixty years ago. You know, things like Vonnegut, Bradbury, Asimov, Heller, and Douglas Adams. Most modern YA/teen fiction just annoys me; I actually kind of prefer the things school makes you read.
Another genre I'm fond of is Latin American magical realism, in the vein of One Hundred Years of Solitude (best. Book. Ever. Written) and Bless Me, Ultima. I like the way the King James Bible is written, but I stress I am an atheist.
Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 545 Country: United States of America
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:32 pm Title:
Wow. This hasn't happened in a while, but I'm actually hooked on your Vicissitudes story. And when I say a while, I mean 2+ years. I would review it, but when I review things I like to write something that will make the story better and more enjoyable to read. Unfortunately I couldn't do that, seeing as how the grammar was already edited and the story itself was freakin' awesome.
Your characters are captivating, I must say. Anyway, what I'm getting at is if, you know, you have the time, PM me when you post another part. I'll jump on that story and be the first to review. Aha, when I review I like to feel powerful, you know? Like, when I edit grammar. I couldn't do that, or find an excuse to review (because I flat-out REFUSE to write a review consisting of the extraordinarily insincere and boring, "Oh wow, that was great. I can't wait until you post another piece.").
Um, the only thing I'm really trying to get reviews on is my first two chapters of The love Note. They're posted together n the advanced critiques forum, but like I said, you really don't have to do anything in return.
What?! No, I liked Atlantis
But there's that Stargate Universe coming out next year... If you haven't heard of it here's the link: http://stargate.mgm.com/universe/
I love it
