As you probably know, I've been hanging around this board for a little while, but I don't think anyone really knows much about me. Well, if you do want to know, keep reading!
My name is Casey (not a terribly interesting name...) I have been homeschooled my whole life until this year, when I entered into public high school for the first time. I'm a senior, so I will only be there for one year, whoot!
It was very strange going to school. I am not used to the gritty, harsh nature of the teenagers there. Everywhere I look I see drug pushers, girlfriends and boyfriends slobbering over each other, horrible language being thrown around in casual conversation. It's a little frightening, but I try not to focus on it too much.
I started writing at about 7 or 8 years old. My first story consisted of a pair of cats who went sailing and had all sorts of adventures. My second story was a finished, full length tale about a man named Robert who lived with a group of green and red dragons. After that story, I created a string of novels, if you can call them that, with Robert and his friends, which included everything from unicorns to dragons to cats and mice.
Writing is addictive to me. I write whenever I have a few minutes to spare. I bring a small journal to school and write between pauses in my teacher's lectures. I write bits of stories I have in my head, and I write down ideas for new stories. Most people don't understand why I love to write all the time. After all, they hate writing, because that's what they do in school all day!
I prefer to write romance, thrillers and dark fiction. I'm not big on fantasy, unless it is VERY well written, without hundreds of unpronounceable names, countries, and endless songs. I like to write stories about death, depression and sadness. No fluff for me. Life isn't a bowl of cherries after all, now, is it?
I have never written any "official" novels, and by official I mean well thought out with a good plot. I have trouble thinking of really good, fresh plots that would work in a novel. All the ideas I have are usually based off other books I have read. It is really frustrating and it makes me feel very un-creative.
However, I do like to write short stories. If I were to publish anything anytime soon, I would probably publish a collection of short stories.
I am working on a fanfiction novel, though, based on Phantom of the Opera. It's 33 chapters so far, and I am very happy about it, but I would love to write something original someday.
My favorite book so far is Cold Mountain by Charles Fraizer. I love historic novels, and I also enjoy reading about the Civil War. I find it incredibly interesting.
Besides being a writer, I am also an artist, a musician, and a photographer. As an artist, I enjoy drawing in pencil (still not used to painting, but I'm getting there). I play the piano and the drums both for fun and for my music ministry at my church. I am also very obsessed with photography; I own a Canon Rebel XT which I take with me everywhere should that certain one of a kind shot pop up.
However, my dream career is not directly related to these interests. This year I was accepted to a theater conservatory to study technical theater. I am so excited, because it's what I've wanted to do for a long time.
I have been involved in technical theater for almost 5 years now. I first got into theater after discovering the musical The Phantom of the Opera, still my all time favorite show. I became obsessed (still am) and my piano teacher suggested getting into tech theater, since I am not interested in acting.
My life changed after I volunteered on crew at a local theater. I knew what I wanted to do for my career. I worked at two different theaters for two different companies, and just recently I started working at my high school's theater on theater staff. I want to become either a stage manager, a sound/lighting designer or a set designer. It is my passion. I can't imagine living without the theater.
Well, that's pretty much all there is to say about me. Thanks for reading, and I hope you didn't fall asleep!
BrokenSword
