Well, first off, I might as well say that I haven't written a word of fantasy in at least a year, so the shunning can begin right now if that's a big deal.
But seriously, I do love to write, and I'm mainly joining in hopes of getting re-inspired to dig up my old fantasy series and get back to work on it. Also, I've seen that there's lots of good advice here for writers from any genre, so there's another good reason to join. Plus, one of my friends has been wanting me to join for a while, but that has had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with my final decision.
So, now for some random facts.

I mainly write action, adventure. At least, over the last few years, that's been my main thing.

I have an obsession with pirates and history.

I love reading, something I do way too much of.

I'm a diehard Tolkien and Lewis fan.

I love music.

Last but not least, I don't think I'm ever going to lose a certain amount (okay, a pretty large quantity) of zaniness even though I'm supposed to be a dignified, clever person by this time.

Ummm. That's about all I can think of to say for now, but if anyone has things they're curious to know or random trivia questions, ask away! The worst I can do is not answer.
I'm rather excited to be on a forum with a bunch of Christian writers and look forward to meeting ya'll.

Hello there! Welcome to HWFF!

I hadn't written any fantasy when I first joined here.


I have read some Tolkien but not as much as some of the other guys on here.

What does your username mean? It has a nice ring to it.

Welcome to HWFF, Morana! *sets off glitter spreading fireworks*

As a die-hard Lewis and Tolkien fan myself, I must say you've come to the right place! I dare you to search for the word "Tolkien". XD

Welcome Morana,

I'm diehard fan of most of the Inklings group, although I have read more Lewis than the others.

I'm also new and writing my first fantasy so no shunning here.

Just welcome.

Lyn

"Hello Morana!"
*brings in walruses*
Yes put the walrus prune juice over there."
*walruses place the purple liquid on the table*
And the ice sculpture in the corner"
*brings statue of Morana over in the corner*
"Yes the band is over there. Phili! You get the cupcakes!"
"Lets START THE PARTY!"
"Welcome Morana!"

"YAY! Another one! Can't get too many of those!
Would you like some walrus juice? Very good! My own cook; Dwalin the walrus cooked it himself!"

Hey! While I was writing this two other people got on and posted before me?!?! I was going to be the second post! Ya'll have quick fingers!

Welcome to Holy Worlds, Morana! There will be no shunning here! I haven't written anything original or fantasy for a couple years myself. I was working on a fan fiction before my summer jobs took over my life.

You're not the first with hopes of being re-inspired. It's something we members try to exercise daily here.

Which friend has wanted you to join? *must know!*

If you love pirates and history (as do I) You'll also have to check out the Holy Worlds Historical forum when it comes up.

Yay, music! There are days my writing relies on music!

I've gotta run, but, welcome again!

~Calen

No shunning going on here! I have onced forgotten I have had books half-written before and bumped in to them thinking... "Oh yeah... that book? What was the MC's name again?"

Holy worlds is the best way to fall in love with your book again!

Welcome, welcome, welcome, Morana!! Hm, yes, your name certainly does have a pleasant ring to it... very unusual, that.

I'm sure there is absolutely no connection whatsoever *sarcastic voice*, but my username happens to be Evenstar {by the way, you can call me Dawn or Estar, as you like }, but anyway.... Yes, guilty. I'm a Tolkien fan through and through!

In honor of our fellow Tolkieneshness, bring on the glitter! *swirls glitter around the thread in every nook and cranny, then steps back and admires the effect until blinded by sunlight on glitter. Blinks hard and steps back, dazed and dazzled*

Oh, and, refreshments, anyone? *hands out warm breakfast bagels, plus apple pie and cherry cordial and custards and macaroons and raspberry sorbet and peach crumble*

*laughs merrily* Morana, dearest (a pretty name like that just begs to be called "dearest"), you will fit in perfectly around here! You have HW written all over your personality. Come on in, make yourself at home, and have a cupcake! Inspiring people is one of our specialties... though no guarantees that we'll inspire you to pick up one of your old works. We might make you start something new.

Are you working on any books currently?

If you like to read, you should join the Read-a-Thon! Sign-ups go 'til the 30th: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3371

*chuckles * Goodness, Philli. When you said she had HW written all over her, you made me think of InkHeart.

Welcome again, Morana. I love people who love Lewis and Tolkien.

Would you like some glitter?

Hello, Hello, HELLO! *flytacklehug* Wonderfully delightful to meet you. Would you like an apple tart?

How do you incorporate pirates into your writing? Or....do you? lol.

Hello and welcome, Morana!

What sort of music do you like?

Welcome to Holy Worlds!


As you may have noticed, this is a zany place.

He, he. I have absolutely no idea what it means, to tell the embarrassing truth. I wish it had some brilliant meaning like "bearer of light" or "wise and great one". However, it's a name I made up for an MC in one of my books.

I must say, I am quite fond of glitter spreading fireworks!

If your goal was to make me laugh very hard, you succeeded. Sounds yummy. He, he.

I'm pretty sure it was you.

I think you all are trying to make me hungry. I do so adore peach crumble!

Thank you very much. Perhaps I should just pretend Morana means "dearest." Yes, I am very muchly working on books. In fact, I have a bad habit of working on too many books at once. *runs off to grab a cupcake*

I'd LOVE some glitter!
Yay for flytacklehugs! Apple tarts would be another of my weaknesses.
As for the pirates, they're all over the place in my work. I can't escape them. I find them too fascinating. Right now, I'm working on a two-book series that contains lots of pirates.

I have an obsession with soundtracks - the epic kind, if you know what I mean - classical, some contemp Christian - depends on the singer/band -. Irish music is another of my huge favorites.

Yup, I've kinda noticed that.
And now I shall stop before this post gets more obnoxiously long than it already is. Thanks for the huge welcome!

That seems to be a common problem for writers.

Yeah, that's how I got my name. I just liked how it sounded.

Yay! All my favorites. You should look into the Lady in the Water Soundtrack. It's really good!

*waves hand* I love epic soundtracks, and I have too many story projects going. So... yup.

Mayhaps you'll share some more details about your books? *pleading face*

I need to read/watch Inkheart... eventually...

*Blows boatswain whistle announcing the arrival of Morana!* *Salutes* Welcome aboard Holy Worlds, mate!


If you have anything you want critiques on, please feel free to post them here! And, giving critiques is always welcome, too!


Go figure! I love things that have to do with the sea! (Hence my user name) I love history, too!

Well, once again, welcome! I hope you enjoy your stay.

I love classical. I don't listen to many soundtracks, but I do like them. Do you have a favorite soundtrack?

Lord of the rings soundtrack! Oh... you were asking hers? ...

Welcome to HolyWorlds, Morana! I'm BushMaid, known as Aussie, on account of where I'm from! *sticks out hand to Morana* Very pleased to meetcha!

Welcome to Holy Worlds, Morana!

It sure is!

Yeah. If you don't know foreign languages (like Elvish. lol), which I really don't, I think the whole process of naming your fantasy characters is just going by what sounds best.

Yay! I love fellow-lovers of the music I enjoy! I shall have to check that out. *writes a note to self*

Huzzah for epic soundtracks!
Once I get my life and list of works in progress into some semblance of order rather than sporadically organized chaos, I shall post a list of completed works with short synopses and works in progress with ditto on those to threads dedicated to such things.
He, he. Me too.

Thank you for the nautical-style welcome. I enjoy such things.
As soon as I get an office suite on this computer of mine and transfer all my files from the family computer, I'm going to post stuff for sure. I need all the help I can get!
Yay! I found fellow music-lovers and now a fellow sea-lover! It's wonderful!

Oh, boy. Hmm. My favorite soundtrack tends to vary. Some months I'm really into one style and sound. Some months I'm into another. However, some of my favorites include: all 4 Pirates of the Caribbean soundtracks, all 3 Lord of the Rings Soundtracks, The Last Samurai, Sherlock Holmes, How to Train Your Dragon, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Sea Hawk, and Robin Hood. Basically, if a soundtrack is by Hans Zimmer, John Powell, or Erich Wolfgang Korngold, I like it. That's not to say I don't like other composers, but those are three of my particular favorites.

Well, they are really good!

And also my very awesome cover artist for Inheritance of Pirates. Eeeeek! You're from Australia!!!! *Runs around screaming with excitement* That is so neat! I kinda wondered if you were from there though when I saw your username.

Thank you very much. It's lovely to be here.

I love Hans Zimmer's music!

Well that is cool! If you made up the name you could make up a fantastic meaning for it as well!

*laughs delightedly* Good! I've learned that pretty much everyone around here is at least a little zany, so you'll most certainly fit right in!

Welcome, Morana, to Holy Worlds! *offers cookies sprinkled with edible glitter* A history lover! You should definitely check out Holy Worlds Historical Fiction forum when it comes out.

I am very happy that you joined us, Morana, and can't wait to read your work.

Aha! This is a perfect use for this smilie:

A fellow John Powell lover! His work is beyond amazing, HTTYD especially. That soundtrack is a masterpiece. BOLT is also delightful. (I'm a HTTYD geek and a John Powell fan... you are forewarned.)

Welcome to Holy Worlds!

A figure in black studded with silver emerges from the shadows and loosens his two swords. He leaps into the air, turning a back flip, and giving a scream piercing enough to crumble the cookies on the table. His swords slide from their sheaths and land crossed on the floor before you. He turns in the air, and bows to you, and lands on the floor bowing.

Welcome, Sister in Christ, to Holy Worlds. May God bless your work here!



Edible glitter sounds much more practical.

A wonderful new Tolkien fan! Have you read the Silmarillion yet?

Welcome to HW!
Have to say that I went when I saw that somebody used the "Seer" avatar I made. Glad you like it!

Why do you no longer use that one, Jordan?

I own the Lord of the Rings soundtracks. I haven't even heard of some of those others, though. I'll have to look for them sometime!

Welcome to one of the best forums that ever existed! May you enjoy your time here! *throws tacos in the air*

You are one late little taco baker.... lol

Haha, indeed. But I have an excuse...I just haven't thought of it yet.

I got one! You can't bake tacos in Florida! Because..... ok you pick it up from there?

Because...this thread is not about my inability to cook tacos and we're getting slightly off topic.

Welcome, Morana!

Yay! He's such a great composer! I guess I shall have to make up a fantastic meaning. Hmm. This shall require much deep thought.

Oooo! Yummy! You guys really have a glitter thing here, don't you. I love it.
I am eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the Historical Fiction forum.

I LOVE HTTYD! Great soundtrack. I listen to it way too often. I don't have Bolt yet, but I do want it.

*Shivers* That was so lovely and exciting! I could just see it in my head as I read that.
I have not yet read the Silmarillion, but rest assured it is on my list of things I need to read in the near future. I need to buy a copy first because I have a feeling that it will take me a while to read it, and the library late fees would be monumental.

I just randomly picked it. It had the ocean theme that I wanted. I really love it!

They're all very worth it. Lots of good music.

*Catches one of the tacos midair.* Thank you for the welcome. Tacos are yummy!

Don't worry there will be NO shunning on this forum. I can see you will fit in perfectly with all the other crazy fantasy writers. I also love any of the Inklings not to mention music in general. Welcome to Holy Worlds! Have a slice of your welcome cake!!!! Chocolate and red velvet!!

The more I snoop around on here, the more I agree with you.
Oooo! Yum! One of my favorite cakeish concoctions.

If there is shunning, I better be the first to know!

Me too! I LOVE reading. Especially fantasy and historical fiction.