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Over_30_Writers_Club Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:01pm Subject: Over 30 Writers Club * New Discussion series (11-02-09) - Date Edited: 11/2 8:03am (169 edits total) Edited By: Over_30_Writers_Club
	Welcome to the Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition The original thread was started back in 2003 by PadmeLeiaJaina. She has now passed the torch on to Jade_Pilot. The mission for this club is to provide a friendly meeting place where writers and readers of SW who are over 30 or close to it (25-29 are welcome as associate members) can discuss their love and fascination of SW. The club plans to offer discussion topics and a monthly writing challenge. Club members may submit ideas for topics and challenges to the Over_30_Writers_Club sock. Suggestions are greatly appreciated and will be considered as needed. FIRST thing to do is introduce yourself by answering a few painless questions: 1) Age- (This is optional, but do remember you are in good company here.) 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? 4) Favorite characters and why? 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? And Finally... 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. ~~Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. You are now an official club member.~~ MEMBER LIST: Adalia-Durron Alexis_Wingstar anakin_girl Anapad_Nabooine Araxie ardavenport Bale Bastet brodiew CalamityJinn cdmcc corellian ale CPL_Macja Danaan Darth_Marrs DarthBreezy dianethx divapilot earlybird-obi-wan Filfilla Finn Flowerlady Gabri Jade ginchy Gkilkenny Golden_Jedi Goruk Half-Pint Healer Leona imaobiwan1970 Jade_eyes Jade Pilot Jaden 1138 jaynasolofel Jedi_Emeritus Jedi_Linewalker Jedi_Lover Jedi-2B Jedisamsel JediTrace Jennifer_Lyn Kelli_LB KestralKenobi Kidan Layren lazykbks_left Lea_El leiamoody LilithDemoda LLL madman007 MariahJade2 Merly_Gabriel MirandaFair MsLanna Nemhain oqidaun Pandora 26 Pied Piper Princess Cambria RK_Striker_JK_5 RebelGrrl RebelMom rhonderoo Rigel_Kent SkalenFehl Stroja Tahi Takianna TKeria_Lea Ubersue UrbanJedi VaderLVR64 Valedakor Valairy_Scot verybusy WyoJedi ZaraValinor SECOND thing to do is check out the NEW/PREVIOUS DISCUSSION TOPICS and the WRITING CHALLENGES ~~Discussion Topics will be updated as needed as will the Writing Challenges. LAST and MOST important thing to do is join in and enjoy the camaraderie. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -----signature----- A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...a generation became obsessed with SW. That's us!
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Over_30_Writers_Club Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:03pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in on the NEW Discussion Topic * - Date Edited: 11/17/08 9:41am (68 edits total) Edited By: Over_30_Writers_Club
	OVER 30 WRITERS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS NEW DISCUSSION QUESTION (11-17-08): After LOTF, the boards seemed to have slowed down a bit. Have you noticed this and will it affect your ff writing? Also, have you read the latest SW novel: "Millenium Falcon? Will you be reading the "Fate of the Jedi" series? -----signature----- A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...a generation became obsessed with SW. That's us!
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Over_30_Writers_Club Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:04pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * January Challenge posted! * - Date Edited: 11/17/08 2:22pm (75 edits total) Edited By: Over_30_Writers_Club
	OVER 30 WRITERS CLUB CHALLENGES: Housekeeping information for the challenges: First, use the following index for all challenge responses: Title: Author: Timeframe: Characters: Genre: Summary: Notes: (Please make a note that this is for the Over 30 SW Writers Club Challenge) Disclaimer: Second, post a link to your story in Over 30 SW Writers Club thread after posting your story in the appropriate era. CURRENT CHALLENGE: October 2008 Challenge: Bad to the Bone Challenge Responses: Their Master's Voice by divapilot Of Her Own Making by JediTrace Princess Something... by Lilith Demodae Exile by Rigil_Kent Darth Vitriol by earlybird-obi-wan Heir of Darkness by Jade Pilot Real Monsters by Madman 007 The Age of Skywalker by Rigil_Kent It's Good to be in Charge by VaderLVR64 PREVIOUS CHALLENGES: Spring 2008 Challenge: New Beginnings Responses: Goochee goo by Alexis Wingstar The Seventh Miracle by VaderLVR64 All Boys are the Same by earlybird-obi-wan Perfection by Golden_Jedi Worth by madman007 February 2008 Writing Challenge: The One that got Away Responses: The Meaning of the Stars by MsLanna Lucky by VaderLVR64 Promises to Keep, Promises to Break by VaderLVR64 Holding On by divapilot Still Lives in My Heart by Alexis Wingstar Summer 2007 Writing Challenge: Letters from Home. Responses: If You are Reading This by divapilot Pretty Funny for a Dead Guy by VaderLVR64 Nice Presents by earlybird-obi-wan February 2007 Valentine's Writing Challenge Responses: A Sweetheart of a Performance by Jedi-2B Wraiths in Love by Jade Pilot January 2007 Writing Challenge: Missing Moments. Responses: Night Visions by WyoJedi Please Pass the Salt by Jedi-2B November/December 2006 Writing Challenge:Family Gatherings. Responses: Written in Ashes by VaderLVR64 Follow your Heart by Jade Pilot October 2006 Writing Challenge: Overcoming a fear. Responses: The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet by Jedi-2B Mara Jade's Really Bad Day by loosewire To Face his Fear by Jade Pilot Last Night I Dreamed by RebelMom September 2006 Writing Challenge: Reflections. Responses: Watch the Children Grow by correllian_ale Love is the Emblem of Eternity by ValedaKor Who Would Have Guessed? by VaderLVR64 Winter of Discontent by Jade Pilot What Counts in the End by Flowerlady What Matters by Jedi Trace The Lady in Green by leiamoody Thank you for participating in our writing challenges! -----signature----- A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...a generation became obsessed with SW. That's us!
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PRINCESSCAMBRIA Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:28pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! * - Date Edited: 1/17/07 10:01pm (6 edits total) Edited By: PRINCESSCAMBRIA
	Hello all! I'm so excited to be the co-host of Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition. I hope you'll join us in some great camaraderie. The main reason we are all here is our love of Star Wars which started back for most of us in 1977. Enjoy and have fun! Here's a little something about me... 1) Age- 29 and holding 2) How long have you been reading on these boards? ~ I found the boards when I wanted to know spoilers to ROTS. When ROTS was over, I found SW Fanfiction and absolutely love it! Some day I would like to write my own stories, but for now I will enjoy reading yours. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? ~ Currently, Beyond takes up most of my time. I read 37 SW books last year starting with COPL, but my all time fav is the OT. ESB is my fav movie. It has it all. I also like pre-TPM with Obi-Wan. 4) Favorite characters and why? ~ As for the Saga... Han is the man! I love everything about him. Every time I read about Han, I picture Harrison Ford whether it's the finger in the face or his lopsided grin. I'm also a romantic at heart, so I like several couples for their banter and passion... H/L, L/M, K/J and Siriwan. I'm also obsessed with Kyp Durron. Does fangirl scream 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? ~ It's a place were I can lose myself and dream about good and evil, right vs wrong, heros and villains. I've seen and read enough about SW to feel as though they are a part of my family too. Finally... 6) Advice from a writer/reader. ~ Just have fun with it! Write to please yourself, not others. Thanks ~ Katie -----signature----- "My specialty? Why flyboys of course!" "Beautiful Temptress of Pilots" - adaml83 Caffeine Crazed Rebel Leader of the XWFC Proud Member of Kyp Lovers Anonymous and Kyp Clone Society
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RebelMom Title: TFF Secretary Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:35pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	1) Age- (This is optional, but do remember you are in good company here.) Just turned 45 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? Since 2000 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? I like a little of everything. It's kind of changed over the years. I really like Saga (OT) and I also enjoy Beyond. Drama and Romance mostly. 4) Favorite characters and why? Luke is my alltime favorite. An average guy who wasn't really anything special but found out he was special and made a difference. I'm also a L/M and H/L shipper. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? It's fun movie series and a good escapism. Finally... 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. I like to write out an outline. I don't always follow it, but it helps keep me focused. I don't do it with every story. I've got one bunny I think I'll just write and see where it goes. Besides having a dictionary and thesaurus handy (real books), I always use a beta. It's amazing what someone else can find. -----signature----- Short Story: Pressure Point http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26961243/p1/?7 Jacen Solo and Anakin Skywalker - as it should have been. TFF: Cheryl
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ZaraValinor Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:36pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	1) Age- I'm close. 27 2) 4 years 3) That's hard. I love them all, but I mainly write in Beyond the Saga 4) Ben Skywalker. He just has so much potential and a past full of drama. Luke, of course for the same reasons. Anakin Solo because he died fighting for what was right despite his promising future. Obi-Wan because the guy just suffered so much. Qui-Gon because he always had a different way of looking at things. 5) It's sort of a family thing. We're all huge fans and I grew up on it. 6) I'm a huge torture your characters fan. I love to put and see flawed characters in outlandish situations. -----signature----- Proud Master to Meredith_Kenobi & Lolly_Tolly "He full-on Obi-Wan'd me!" Dean Winchester - Supernatural
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cdmcc Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 5:16am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	How interesting.... Age - Over the hill . I actually have to count back now, erm 32. How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? - Year and a bit. has it been that long since ROTS came out? Favorite genre, saga of SW? Mainly on the Saga, I like a bit of humor and angst. And SAGA over here is also an over 50's travel club. Favorite characters and why? It was Han when I was young but now it's Obi, he's good for a laugh and always hitting the bar at some stage.. Why has SW always been so special to you? I went to see it when I was 3 and loved it. Got the comics every week, not always legally . When I stayed in NY for a year or so I picked up a paperback of the three movies and I realised I had forgotten how good they were. Then the Prequels got started. Was mucho disappointed at TPM but over time I have mellowed. Man. Favorite tips or advise for writing - Don't really have any to be honest. Don't rush things out and post for the sake of it, I suppose. That was handy. Cheers -----signature----- I, for one, do not think the problem was that the band was down.I think that the problem may have been that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.
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TKeira_Lea Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 8/15/06 6:26am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	1) Age- (This is optional, but do remember you are in good company here.) My profile admits it because when I joined I was just in my thirties. So no hiding the truth now...38 it is. 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? Four years of solid writing. Over a half million words in fanfic alone posted here. My read for about 6 months before getting a screenname I guess. I was terrified to post my first post in a reply, but I found everyone generally welcoming. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? I prefer Beyond but have come to enjoy the Saga era. I grew up with ANH and ESB so those are my loves. 4) Favorite characters and why? Jaina and Jag, top the pile. I wrote a whole spiel one time why, but mostly because they are deep, multi-layered characters. Their flaws make them challenging to write. I love Han and Leia as well but lurk more in those stories. Anakin and Padme, they took me a while to "get" but now I find them fascinating to read and write. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? Because it touches the truth of humanity at it's core. There are so many themes that reflect real life yet play out at a mythic level. Amazing. Thanks for hosting this -----signature----- http://www.lominalecantina.com Dark Journey, the EU's version of a head fake current fanfic ~ Return to Bolis Island http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29571370/p1/?19
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lazykbys_left Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 6:32am Subject: RE:~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ [answers to questionnaire] - Date Edited: 8/15/06 6:36am (1 edits total) Edited By: lazykbys_left
	delurks 1) Age counts on fingers Dear gods, am I actually going to be 32 this year? 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? Almost two years, I think. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? Er . . . I don't think I have any. As a reader, there are fics I like and dislike in all genres and eras, regardless of the quality. Heck, my favorite fic is in a genre I can't stand. Also, I have this weird mental condition in which I keep getting rabid plot bunnies for the kinds of stories I find boring and swear I will never write. 4) Favorite characters and why? Lando and Leia (no 'ship intended). I'm not sure why I like them, actually. I suspect it's because the official continuity tends to be ambiguous about what they are. Neither a criminal nor a legitimate businessman, neither a full Jedi nor just a politician - you can write them so many ways and stick to the official versions. (Though I hear they've made Leia into a full-time Jedi in the recent EU. I'm reserving my judgment on that until I've read the books.) 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? It hasn't. I saw my first SW movie (RotJ) when I was 8 or 9, and it wasn't love at first sight. I rented the OT about 10 years later and failed to fall head over heels in love. It wasn't until Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy that I got hooked, but I sort of got unhooked a third of the way through the NJO because of my interest in other fandoms. Then I found this site and became addicted . . . to the feedback, that is. So to answer the question: because the fans here are wonderful. 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. Steal from the best, then tweak it endlessly until it becomes yours. - lazy -----signature----- "You're like some kind of link machine." - rhonderoo It didn't stop being magic just because you found out how it was done. DARK SIDE FHTAGN lazykbys fanfic index (click and scroll dowwwn): http://boards.theforce.net/m/b1/17609715/r17736763
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Kidan Title: TFN EU Staff Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 8/15/06 6:47am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	Salutations! 1) Age- (This is optional, but do remember you are in good company here.) 29 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? I've been writing on these boards since Feb of this year, reading since '03. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? genre i'm for pretty much anything, though I prefer darker, more psychological oriented stories over angst or mush. And of course I'm unashamedly Beyond.... 4) Favorite characters and why? I'd have to say that my favorite character would have to be Anakin Solo. He's a great amalmagation of Han and Luke, taking the best parts of both of those characters (Han's rogueishness, Luke's idealism) and twisting them into something uniquely him. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? I grew up with SW. It's just always been there 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. Always use spellcheck? Seriously, the best advice/tip I could offer is to not stop writing. If you feel like DWB is hitting you, keep writing. If you wake up with a headache, keep writing. If you can't figure out what to do in a scene, write a clown walking into the room, but keep writing. Think you found a theme in this diatribe? Then keep writing... -----signature----- You sadistic Yank!! - McEwok http://www.TheExpandedUniverse.com Don't blame me, I voted for Ron Paul
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Jade_Pilot Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 6:51am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! * - Date Edited: 11/6/06 5:17pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Jade_Pilot
	Yippeeeee! We're up and running!!! Age: Just call me thirty-something. How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? I joined in December 2005 and started posting after I acquired my master (JadeLotus) in March. So I've been fan ficcing for five months now Favorite genre, saga of SW? I like many genres: humor, angst, romance. I love writing dialogue. As for which saga...well, if I had to pick a favorite...it would be Beyond. I have read most of the EU and love the ongoing tales of Luke Skywalker. Favorite characters and why? Luke! Love him. Wanted to take him home with me and put him in a nice tissue lined shoe box when I first saw him on the big screen. He needed me! Really! I also like Mara and Ben, Wedge, his wife Iella and all the Wraith squadron members. And who doesn't love Ghent? Why has SW always been so special to you? I've always been a geeky sci-fi kind of girl and when Star Wars came out it sort of made me feel that being a geeky sci-fi kind of girl was okay. Finally... Favorite tips or advise for writing. If you are very new to writing like me, get a master. Mine has helped me tremendously. Then sit down and just start. You can always edit later, but you have to write something first. And to celebrate....Mountain Dew and Twinkies for everyone!!!! -----signature----- BOO!
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WyoJedi Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 8:03am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	1) Age- 32 (33 in September) 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? I lurked for a while before joining in November 05... I have been writing ever since. My name is Phil and I'm a FF addict Hello, Phil 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? My favorite genre would have to be either romance or humor. I find the emotions involved with both to be so wonderful. My favorite era would be Before, specifically KOTOR! Although I have been slowly pushing into the Beyond era. NJO beware! 4) Favorite characters and why? Yoda, because of his wisdom and untapped humorous possibilities. Revan/Bastila (KOTOR) and Luke/Mara, because of the romantic relationships that both couples exhibit. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? Star Wars was my escape. I would spend hours pretending to be in that universe, and the people felt like old friends, the events seemed like distant memories. From the moment I saw the first film, SW became a part of me, and it has never left me. I guess you could say that it helped define who I have become. Finally... 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. Just write! Don't concern yourself with what people think of your writing. Others approval is just icing on the cake. Write because you want to write. Cheers, Wyo -----signature----- Proud Master of PRINCESSCAMBRIA... SVRF Rogue 35 Emergence - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24909454&brd=10477&replies=0
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Nemhain Registered: Jul '06	Date Posted: 8/15/06 11:24am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	Age: Still 30 (barely) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? Reading - about two months. Writing - a couple of weeks. Favorite genre, saga of SW? I don't think I really have a favorite era, just that I absolutely despise the prequel timeframe. I'm not too picky on genre, either - a mix of drama, action, and humor tend to make my day, though. Favorite characters and why? Luke, Han, Leia - sentimental favorites. Rogues and Wraiths - they're just spectacularly cool. Syal & Myri Antilles, Valin & Jysella Horn, and various other EU characters that have not yet been butchered by profic. Why has SW always been so special to you? Because I'm in the Star Wars generation - I grew up with it. Favorite tips or advise for writing. Let the characters write themselves. -----signature----- Solenie's Grave: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24561558 Bloodstripe: Vendetta: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24639818
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leiamoody Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 11:25am Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! * - Date Edited: 8/15/06 11:29am (1 edits total) Edited By: leiamoody
	Boredom will ensue. Hoo-whoopty-ray! 1) Age 33 in human years, the fourth stage of decalcification in universal years. (Yes, I'm a blob that can type. Astounding, no?) 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? I've been reading these boards for about five years. I've been writing since April of this year. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? I don't have a particular favorite genre. What really draws me in are well-written characters and situations. But my favorite saga is definitely the OT. Non Special Edition. 4) Favorite characters and why? Luke, because he's...well, there's many qualities, some of which are purely physical...but all of which create one amazing character. Han and Leia, because they're the perfect combination of brains and reality (reality as defined by the SW universe). 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? It's been so much a part of my life since the age of four, that I can't really tell you in specific terms why it still remains so special to me. Part of the appeal might lie in the mysticism of the Force. Part of it might be the mythological undercurrents that flow within the story arcs. Finally... 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. I have two contradictory tips: 1. Be open to as many influences as possible. 2. Only write what makes you feel most comfortable. I don't think that's limiting yourself as an author. For me, that means I will never attempt any EU fics. I also don't write smut. -----signature----- "Pabst Blue Ribbon!"
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Jennifer_Lyn Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 8/15/06 1:22pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! *
	leiamoody, you wouldn't happen to have been reading The Maxx lately have you? just read your sig! 1) Age i'll be 30 for another month or so. 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? writing and reading since my signup date. actually started writing in general then, too. before that, the last thing i wrote was in college for a term paper. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? i love the OT best, but don't know that i'll ever actually write something in there. for some reason i find it infinitely easier to write PT or Before, so that's where you'll find me. 4) Favorite characters and why? Obi-Wan is far and away my favorite. he wasn't always, my first love was Luke. Obi is just so interesting to write, a very complex character underneath a facade of simplicity. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? oh geez, why to any of us from this generation love it? it's part of who we are, it speaks to some inner part of us that wants to be a Jedi or fly a starship or explore far off places. 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. spellcheck is the awesome and wookipedia is your friend. i'll agree with the others here and repeat the mantra: keep writing. you'll turn around months later and find that you've improved beyond what you ever expected. i'd also suggest pushing yourself (or find a Master who will do it for you) and stretch those boundaries. don't just settle for the easy stuff. step out of your comfort zone. -----signature----- Forever in search of the perfect Obi-Wan quote but it remains something... elsewhere. Elusive. OC revolutionaries never die, they just go into hiding. A Stirring in the Bones - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/24526219/p5 - completed ages ago
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Layren Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 8/15/06 1:42pm Subject: RE: ~~Over 30 SW Writers Club~2nd Edition~~ * Stop by and join in the fun! * - Date Edited: 8/15/06 1:47pm (4 edits total) Edited By: Layren
	Just joining in for the first time, I hadn't realized you included my age group as close to 30 or that we were invited 1) Age- (This is optional, but do remember you are in good company here.) 25 2) How long have you been writing or reading on these boards? I've been reading a whole lot longer than actually active and posting. I first found this lovely site around 1999 when TPM was first coming out, and I registered a screenname but forgot about it. Later on I met Dianethx through the Qui-GonJinn Online e-mail list and she encouraged me to sign up, claiming she posted more frequent updates on Betrayal (yeah, I was a sucker for falling for that one, huh? j/k Diane)and praising the wealth of talent of the authors over here saying I would find many more Qui-Gon fics to read if I did and so I took her advice and registered again, only this time I got an adoptee who showed me around the boards. 3) Favorite genre, saga of SW? Before the Saga as era. Genre, Angst with a healthy dose of fluff mixed in 4) Favorite characters and why? Qui-Gon Jinn of the PT. Of the OT, probably Han Solo. For Qui-Gon, he did what he thought was right, standing up for what he believed in, even when it wasn't popular. That takes a lot of guts, a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe like that. Han because he's quirky and sarcastic yet underneath the smuggler persona he tries to hide behind, he really does care about his friends more than money. 5) Why has SW always been so special to you? I think because it's all about redemption and the thought that even the vilest of the vile can be redeemed gives me a great deal of hope, personally. It's a really great world to escape to in the midst of a lot of health issues in my life. When I write I don't have to worry about not being able to do a certain thing. I can control what happens to my characters even when I can't control my own life's circumstances, so thus it's cheap therapy Finally... 6) Favorite tips or advise for writing. Find a partner when you're stuck. Someone to bounce ideas off works wonders for the muse and accountability is everything if I'm going to ever finish something Edits -- for markups and grammar somehow my post screwed up in the middle of it....I think I fixed all the errors this time. -----signature----- Proud Master to Ara-gon The Triad Chronicles http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/25934993/p1/?177 (OC's) Into Another Day http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27926050/p1/?0 2008 Dear Diary Challenge I am Jinngerbread.
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