TheHunter Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hello, 17th Shard! First, I just want to thank all of you for how you've illuminated our beloved Brandon Sanderson's work, finding the clues that I never would have noticed on my own. You've taught me what to look for, and given my own theory engine a constant (and somewhat time consuming) source of fuel. Consider this a heartfelt "Thank You All!" Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm a US citizen but I've lived most of my adult life abroad. I've primarily taught high school (mostly mathematics and science, though I've also done history and English, and even elementary from time to time) in the Caribbean and South America. I think of myself as a pretty adventurous person. I've been married for going on five years and I have a master's degree in a language related field. I've been widely known as a storyteller since I was a teenager and I started writing down (as opposed to composing) original stories about 10 years ago. I write primarily literary fantasy and science fiction, as well as other genres with a sci-fi twist. I'm big on worldbuilding and deep background, exploring major themes, and significant interconnectedness. I haven't published anything yet but I'm planning to change that. I am, of course, a big fan of Mr Sanderson's writing. I originally discovered Brandon Sanderson's work when he was announced to complete the Wheel of Time, but I didn't really dig into his books until after A Memory of Light. And I was, as most of us were, completely blown away. I read the Mistborn trilogy first and the ending absolutely changed the way I approach the modern fantasy scene. I'm deeply indebted to Mr Sanderson for rekindling both my enjoyment of and my belief in fantasy as a living genre. I feel that he is really taking fantasy in the direction that I believe it should be going, and he has given me the courage to finally make my own contribution. The reason I've decided to go ahead and post here is that I decided a few months ago to start actually putting my writing out there. I have a project that I wrote last summer that I'm planning on self-publishing in the next few months. I am hoping to find some encouragement and, hopefully, some beta readers who would be willing to help me make the next few steps. I tend to be very retiring about my work, so this is a big step for me. I will be posting (somewhere... I think I saw a sub-forum for writing groups before) asking for volunteers for beta readers. I'd certainly be interested in joining a writing group if there's an active one. I'm certainly not trying to advertise or anything, just looking to join a community of like-minded enthusiasts. The 17th Shard has been so beneficial to me so far, I just feel that this is one of the best places to ask for beta readers. So, thanks again and, well, hi! The Hunter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaIadin Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Hello. Would you like a welcome cookie? Hope I'll be able to read your writing in the future. (That was probably the longest introduction I've read) Edited January 16, 2016 by ClockWork PoleAxe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oversleep Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Welcome to the Shard! If you want a cookie, take mine. Mine are of a longer tradition than those of ClockWork PoleAxe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam9ryn Stormblessed Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Cookies are laced with hemalurgic spikes. I advise against taking them. Edited January 16, 2016 by Cam9ryn Stormblessed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness Ascendant Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Welcome dear Sanderfan, I see u will find a dominant place here (that was quite the monologue) Cookies are laced with hemalurgic spikes. I advise against taking them. (yum) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolaDavar Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Don't eat the cookie, drink this root beer, I made it for you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHunter Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm so confused by the cookies and root beer. Don't get me wrong, they are two of my favorite things in the whole universe. Separately, of course, and only chocolate chip cookies, but still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaa Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Welcome to the 17th Shard! Here is the writing group sub-forum you are looking for. If you want to join that, here are the rules. See you around! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormgate Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm so confused by the cookies and root beer. Don't get me wrong, they are two of my favorite things in the whole universe. Separately, of course, and only chocolate chip cookies, but still.Why separate? I understand the part clarifying non-Hemalurgy, but I see nothing wrong with chocolate cookies and root beer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadel16 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 hello, would you like to slay some evil today? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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