Books, Writing, and Foxes

I drew this picture. This is how I draw my characters. But sadly, this guy isn't going to be in my stories. I haven't drawn my characters yet, because I'm still trying to figure out what colour Mikaela's fur is supposed to be! Please vote on my poll! Someone has already and I think it was Rachel, but I'm not sure. Silver's an OK colour, but I need people's opinions.

Anyway, I've come to a part in The Uprising of Doctor Matthew that is very intense, so I must consentrait. What would YOU do if an army of men from the future came after you because you're the person their boss wants? Eh, you can give me your opinions, I guess, but I've got an idea, and your opinion might be saved for later.

Phantom Horse Hollow is not going as fast as I want it to, but I have my reasons. A) I've been busy, and B) I've been reading up on very interesting stories. I need to fuel my ideas with reading, and I'm glad I like to read. Also, I'm thinking or redoing the themes for my characters. The ones from before seemed like they didn't fit. I'm speaking of my characters from The Uprising of Doctor Matthew. Remember that author-meme-thing I did a while ago? I'm thinking of doing it again, and that is where you'll see the theme songs. I'll be doing it soon, but not today...

I remember that Personification thing I did a while ago. I should pick that up again and write the second chapter of it. I just haven't felt up to it. I don't know why, but my life has been busier than it used to, or maybe it's the fact that I'm babysitting my brother almost every day? I dunno.

The book Invasion by Jon S. Lewis has inspired me to write a bit more action and that not everybody is perfect. I've always felt a little uncomfortable about writing about creatures from other planets ending up on Earth, because, that's too unreal, isn't it? But it isn't. Even though we don't believe aliens exist, you can still make them real enough in the story. That's what I'm going to try to do.

The Kingdom Series

I had to talk about this series. This is the first book of the series by Chuck Black called "The Kingdom Series". It's an allegory of the Bible.

"He's just a young man, but that doesn't change the truth. He was chosen..."

I just love the Medival theme. I've been a Medival nut since I read about it in history. I just love all the sword fighting and thefight of Good against Evil. In this story, everything is named differently, leaving you to guess while you're trying to be caught up in the adventure. It is fun. There's another series written by Chuck Black, and it looks interesting.

"Fierce castle lords hold the Kingdom Hostage. But a champion is coming..."

Just imagining the scene of the battles took my breath away. This series is better than Video Games, I have to say. They're making a movie of these books, and I'm wondering if a game is going to be made out of the movie. he say they may have use for the fans in the movie, and I want to be one to be on the set, no matter where in the world I have to go. It would be so cool to be on the screen. Don't you agree? I've always wanted to be on a movie.

"He was doomed to life of hopelessness and dispare. Then the stranger arrived..."

I found Chuck Black's page on Facebook, and I 'Liked' him. Now I'll get updates about him and his books. I'm so excited. I'll have to keep my eye out if I want to be part of the movie. Hopefully I'll find out soon. But it may take a few years. I'll have to be patient. by then, I'll probably be a tiny bit taller, a bit more mature, and maybe a bit skinnier and have no pimples.

"A sworn enemy of the Prince vows to eliminate His Followers. Until the Prince saved his life..."

I've only read five of the six books, and I'm so gripped on them. It's insane! I found these books at the little book shop set up in the cafeteria of the camp I went to. The people running it were really nice. I want to visit their shop some day. But my favourite place I like to dream about is the land in this series. *sigh*

"An evil army masses against the Knights of the Prince, and they are outnumbered. Only the King can save them..."

I can't wait to read the tie up of the series. I bet it's going to be intense!

THE KING REINS...AND HIS SON!

Daydreaming...

The comicality of this was just too funny. Shadow the Hedgehog (the black hedgehog with the chainsaw) says he's not cute and cuddly, and that he's quite dangerous. Of course, his friend, Maria (the blonde girl behind the bush in the background) is watching him, and he's always soft around her.

So she rushes up to him and kisses him before he knew what was coming. He drops the chainsaw and then faints while sighing "Mariaaaa..." I liked it a lot.

Anyway, my mind is constantly working. Ideas ar popping up. I'll keep you posted.

Books and the Sun

The summer is going great so far, and I'm happy. Riding lessons went great yesterday, and my mom thinks I may be ready to lope (canter) soon.

But my brother is having troubles with bullies at the park and my heart burns as I hear the bullies voices drift through my window. The world has truely become heartless.

But on a lighter note, I think I've made a breakthrough in my story The Uprising of Doctor Matthew. Expect the word count to rise. I'm excited, because all the characters are getting new makovers! I think this story will be really awesome, so, I'll put a bit of chapter one it for you to mull about. Here you go!:

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I was awoken by the sound of a car door being slammed shut. I groaned and rolled over, not wanting to wake up. Why must mornings be so annoying? I asked myself as I sat up. I cradled my groggy head before forcing myself to my feet. And who would be coming over this early? I glanced at my side table clock and gasped when I saw it was nearly ten o’ clock!


I suddenly found myself rushing all over my room before dashing to the bathroom to have a shower. I came back out dressed with my hairdryer in my hands. I plugged it in and then blasted my hair with it until it was dry.

I dashed down the stairs fully clothed, wearing a black long-sleeved t-shirt with white trim and sleeves that billowed out under the elbows, moss green cargo pants that had really long legs so I treaded on the hems, and black fingerless gloves.

At last minute as my mom went to answer the door, I sat down on the bannister and slid the rest of the way down to the first floor.

I was standing behind Mom as she answered the door.

“Ty!” Mom exclaimed at the sight of the man standing on our doorstep. She then shouted over her shoulder, “Henry, your friend Ty is here!”

Footsteps were heard as my father came into the foyer. “Ty! So good to see you!” he exclaimed. “How have your trips been?”

“Wonderful, simply wonderful,” Ty said with a thick British accent. He was smiling and Dad and this Ty were acting like they hadn’t seen each other for months. “I’ve been all over the place—” he saw me, and closed his mouth.

I looked at him strangely. What was he going to say?
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Think about it for a bit. It may not be exciting, but it prevokes a sense of "Why?"

The Alarmists

Don Hoesel, The Alarmists, 2011

"Wait a minute," she said, her eyes widening. "You're not saying..."

"If I'm right, we have less than nine days."

Sociologist Brent Michael's speciality is seeing order in the chaos of human interaction and he's just been given the most important assignment of his life. Joining a special Pentagon unit headed by Colonel Jameson Richards, they have one goal: Uncover why the world is rushing toward doomsday.

But Brent is a university professor. Does he have what it takes? It doesn't look like it since he's an outsider at the Pentagon and his computer will have to be confisticated at the end--which doesn't go well with Brent.

I give this book 3 stars out of 5. The suspence was awesome, but the way someone suddenly died turned me off. At some points, I had to close the book and put it down for a while. I had to mull over what had just happened for a bit before I could pick it back up and continue reading. I guess I'm just not the type to read about the military. But I'm sure that people that love reading military stories will love it.

I did not mention this in my last review, but I would like to note that this book was given to me for free by Bethany House Publishers.