I haven’t really had all that much to talk about lately,
hence the lack of posts! So here are
just a few random updates.
I like to note, though, that 1) I am now quite active on
Twitter, I post several times a day. I
may not be a tweet freak but at least you all can get a glimpse into my secret
life. And 2) I think I’m addicted to
Tumblr. I find the concept quite
fascinating. Although there are
many…rather…odd…people there, I just love posting my poems and pictures that I
find. I always get a good laugh out of
visiting Tumblr. Though other times, I
just stare at the screen thinking “What the heck did I just watch/read”?
As for my PayPal account and my online store, nothing has
been resolved as of today. I hope to get
it fixed soon because I also offer art commissions during the summer. Anyway, I’m still working on it. Thank you for your patience.
Also, I think the Avengers have taken over my life. About 99.9% of my everyday conversation is
relating to the movie in some form or fashion.
It is quite amusing though; my whole family quotes the movie all the
time. “Thank you. For your cooperation.” Ha ha ha…
Anyway, I think that’s pretty much it for today. OH,
before I go:
Just
a couple of things today.This past
week, I've started three new short stories, all very different in substance and
style.I will be submitting each of
these stories for publication to various magazines, websites, and
compilations.I will keep you all
updated with my Facebook Page, so
check back often.Oh, I just realized
that I haven’t announced my Facebook page here on my blog.Ahem.Well, yes, I have a fan page now.Please do me a HUGE favor and “Like” it!
Back
to the short stories, number #1 is about a charismatic young woman with some
interesting stories to tell; #2 is doused with faerie dust; and #3 concerns a
beautiful but dangerous romance between a girl from a troubled family and a
seasoned fighter with a score to settle.
#3
is not something I would usually write, but, last week I had a lengthy
conversation with a writer friend, and it went something like this:
Friend: Have you ever
considered writing a story about a girl who falls in love with a guy twice her
age or older? Me: Romance isn’t
really my thing. Friend: BS. You write good romance. And you can throw your
fantasy-action-drama-whatever it is you write stuff in there too. Me: I’ve never
considered it, but eh, I could probably do it. Friend: EWWWW, Ash!! lol Me: I don’t see what’s
wrong with it! XD If you’re in love, you’re in love, and you can’t fight your
feelings. Friend: I suppose now you
have to write this story now. Me: I suppose so. Me: (after the
conversation) Crap.
So
yeah. That’s how that story came to be. I’m actually quite pleased with how it’s
coming along. And I’ve modeled the guy
in it after actor Jeremy Renner, who happens to be forty years old but still
totally drool-worthy.
Speaking
of Jeremy, he stars as Clint Barton/Hawkeye (*random fangirl moment*) in
the EPIC superhero movie The Avengers, which came out this
past Friday. I got to see it on opening
day with a few girlfriends, and let me tell you, The Avengers was one of the
best movies I’ve seen in a long time.
It’s fun, exciting, hilarious (good, clean humor!), and full to the brim
with great acting talent and deep character.
A few days ago I watched the movie again in IMAX 3D. I don’t care for 3D or IMAX (I think it’s too
loud, lol), but hey, it’s Avengers.
If you haven’t seen this movie, shame on you. But here’s the trailer, just to wet your appetite a little.
And, if you like—here is the second trailer,
which has different music and shows different scenes from the movie: Avengers trailer #2
And
that’s it for today. I hope to put up
some artwork on my Tumblr tonight, but we’ll see how that goes.
