June 7, 2015
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I feel bad for neglecting xanga when my membership is almost up and I am not sure about renewing... Craziness in my life, but good craziness, but I don't like to waste time talking about everyday life on here. Also I have been working on my book more. It occurred to me that its been more than 10 years since Ive started and I have a whole trilogy planned in my head so if I dont spend more time on it, I'll prolly never get to write it all. I'd like to even try to get it published eventually, so yeah need to spend more time on it. Recently I was discussing with **** how when my worlds aren't "out there for the whole world to see" (aka the 2 people who follow me on xanga) I feel silenced, which is why I can't abide by sign-in lock. Anyway, I wondered if that is why I hadnt been putting as much time into my book, because without feedback from people or at least the idea of someone reading it and understanding what I am trying to say, it doesn't completely fulfill my need to write. Thus I have decided to make my book a Google Doc and share it with anyone who would like to give me honest feedback, BUT NOT STEAL MY IDEAS. (Sorry have to say it you know. Poor mans copy right and all lol). I also thought I would post the first page here, maybe more if this works well. Well, here goes nothing:
Separation
By Jem MerWhint Corraggio
Dear human,
If you are reading this, I have no doubt that you assume it is fiction. I'm sure it will appear on the fiction shelf of your bookstore or library. What you fail to understand is that your entire concept of fiction is simply wrong. There is a difference between fiction and a lie or something untrue. Yet, if something is not an observable part of your reality, there is a consensus that it is all pretend. Make believe. But I am not human. This story is no human concoction designed to enliven your imaginations in the safety of your homes. It is not even the art woven by the best of your storytellers, tales spun to enlighten humanity to some greater truth. No. This is my story. This is the story of my life, my time in your realm, and of The Child who would change both our worlds forever.
~The Fire Witch
Comments (8)
I'm a sucker for fiction - Science, Fantasy, nearly anything. I'm intrigued...
Me too
I think it's great and hope you accomplish it.
I have over 600 pages complete of my work. What I really need to do, is finish
@murisopsis: I had hoped that first page would get peoples attention. Would you like me to share the google doc with you? I have your email from the xanga alerts from your comments.
@Blue_Moon1: Thank you. I am afraid to admit I'm only 80 pages or so in on mine, but I plan on sending a lot of time on it this summer. I am very impressed that you have 600 pages. How do you have the time? I really hope you finish it. I'd love to read it someday. Would you like me to share the google doc of Separation with you?
@goddessofthelight: LOL time???? what's that
Those pages actually run closer to 1000 and they are the result of several years writing. I'm thinking I may have 600 pages to trim down to... maybe less. I want the best I have... and I am not completely happy with it all . In the end I feel fairly sure I will sell at least 15 - 20 books 
just kidding, sales do not matter to me. I hope to purchase a pretty fair number to share freely when the time is right.
I'd love to read whatever you share though I've never used a google doc and don't know if I'm set up to.... I'm slowly doing better just posting here.
@Blue_Moon1: Your approach is very different from mine. I tend to obsess about a page or a chapter, rewriting it 15 times before I'm satisfied, but generally I can't move on until I'm satisfied. I don't really care about sales, but I'd be thrilled if my book did sell if only because it would mean it was worthy of other people's attention.
I sent the google doc to the email that pops up when you comment me on xanga. Its like an attachment, but since its a live document, you will be able to read things I write as I write them without me having to send a new version all the time, which is one of the many awesome things about Google. If you have any trouble with it, though, let me know.
Hello! This first page intrigues me as well! I hope you get to set aside time to write and complete your manuscript! peace always
If you wrote it, it's worthy of other peoples' attention.