Hello everyone! My name is Sarah. I am a sophomore in college, and will have my A.A degree in Creative Writing very soon. I have been writing fantasy for about eight years, ever since I watched Lord of the Rings for the first time (lol, how many people has Tolkien inspired in this way?). I have not been published yet, but I am working on a story that I hope to publish when it is finished. Some of my favorite authors are (no surprise) J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Ted Dekker and Patricia McKillip. I also love science fiction, and am developing a story in that genre as well.

As for more particulars, I am so happy to have found a website for Christian fantasy writers! For a long time I did think that Christianity was incompatible with fantasy, but as I got to know God better, I realized that without Him nothing works, fantastical stories included. It's great to know that there are other people out there who think the same way.

Well, I guess that's about all for now.

Welcome, Sarah! This is a great site, I'm sure you'll find lots of good insights, encouragement and camaraderie, I know I have!

Greetings and welcome. I can't really say much since I joined last night, but hello.

Welcome to you too Varon!

Thank you!

Hey Sarah! (and Varon ) Glad you could make it on here and jump into the community! It's great...I promise you'll love it.

eruheran

Greetings from me, and my fellow friends to you two!

Welcome. And you may find that you need to get used to lots of smileys.

Welcome to the forums! And yes, there are lots of smilies around here. Don't worry, they won't bite... except this one:

Welcome to the forums, Sarah!

Hi Sarah! Welcome!!! It'll be great to have you and your writing skills on the forum!

Welcome to Holy Worlds Sarah!

Wow, thanks so much everyone. Yes, I did notice all the smileys. I like them too.

Taiven Knight, I love your signature quote. I always thought Samuel Johnson was a very interesting character, at least from what I learned of him. Have you turned over half a library yet?

Welcome, welcome! I agree with the others that your writing skills would be a great addition to the forum! Especially for us who are still working through high school and trying to learn more about our complicated English language.

Haha, yes I love that quote too

I often wonder if I have turned over half of my library, since I can never find any books I like that I haven't already read there!

I love that quote too Taiven is my Twin, she stole that quote from my FB page... I LOVE it I have to find another quote to use so I don't copy her signature

Lady Terra- She's your twin in real life? That's cool. What's it like having a twin?

Hi Sarah, it's great to have you on Holy Worlds!

Sorry, I probably should've come to welcome you sooner, you've already been on for about a week, more or less. But anyway, glad you're here!

No problem, It's great to be here. I'm still feeling my way around. Where would I put a summary of my story?

A summary of your story? I posted mine in the Story Development forum, since it seemed appropriate, but I think you could also post it in Tips, Helps, and Suggestions for Writing. But yeah, Story Development would be fine.

eruheran

Another Sarah? Well, it is a popular name, I suppose. Tolkien's legacy was huge. Certainly, he and Lewis greatly shaped my early interest in fantasy. I can (and do) read their books time and again without getting tired of them. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you and others on the forums.