The Past is Never Dead

[summersun651]

Hi! I'm Alice. I'm an 18 year old who recently quit college to work two part-time jobs and focus on my writing. It was a hard decision(to some it may seem like a silly one); I love learning and college was a good experience, but it just wasn't the place for me at this point in my life. I love history, foreign languages, mythology, and running. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) but I have a solid foundation in several other languages; French, Chinese, Korean, and a bit of German. Many of my novels take root in myths, legends, or history (although I've never written anything historical fiction). As for running, it's about the only thing that gives me a much of a rush as writing.

This is my first year doing HistNoWriMo, but, like I mentioned before, this is also my first ever time writing historical fiction. While I love reading it, I was never quite sure how to approach writing it. This month, however, I've decided to just face the genre head on and try something new for a change. I have been participating in NaNoWriMo since 2009 when my 9th grade English teacher challenged me with the event for a passing grade in her class (for a writer and a reader, I never have done very well in English classes). I have won three times since then (not counting my Camp victories, which I have lost track of). I normally write paranormal (no, not like Twilight *rolls eyes*), science fiction, and the occasional fantasy. I like to mix elements of the mystery and thriller genres into my projects too. 

Now, time for a quick word about the title of my thread here: It is a William Faulkner quote from "Requiem of a Nun". The lovely picture is a photo of the Colosseum in Rome, courtesy of Google. 

I will post a little later about the projects and goals I hope to achieve this month. Until then...

Happy Writing

~Alice~

[RhiaRaye]

Hi Alice! Thanks for joining us here! Sounds like a lot of our literature interests are the same! I love the picture; what font did you use? It's lovely! I also love your avatar.

As you can see, it's a little dead here. This is our third year in existence, and I quite forgot to host the 2013 edition at all! I'm hoping to turn things around this year, and I thank you for joining us and being a part of it.

~Rhia

[summersun651]

RhiaRaye Thanks! Glad to be here! The font I used is called cretino. It is rather lovely. I thought it exuded this kind of elegant, antique kind of chic. Perfect for my banner for this event! My avatar is a scene from the original Brunhilde Norse myth.  
I'm excited to be here, and while things are a bit slow around here, I think it has a kind of charm to it. I will certainly be returning next year, and hopefully with friends! Until then, I strongly believe in making the most of what I've got. See you around the forums!
Happy Writing
~Alice~

[marielaurent2223]

Welcome to HistNoWriMo, Alice i hope you have a fun time on here and good luck with your writing project.