Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.

I was so surprised...I finally worked up the nerve to admit this to the world.

Don't get too excited. It's nothing that will start drama or (hopefully) change anyone's view of me. It's nothing special, by any means, and does not deserve special recognition.

But I made it into something "special" when I kept it to myself, and turned it all into a big deal. So I'm releasing the dragon. Think of it what you will, and (please) don't judge.

I like to write.

There, I said it. I, along with billions of "misunderstood" junior highers (which is what I feel like with my secret obsession), like making up stories. Maybe you like drawing, yeah? Well, I'm not so talented in that area. But give me a computer (or a text message draft, or a "Note" in my iPod, or a scrap of paper) and I'll bust out a pretty description of the sunset or a snarky conversation between a couple of my characters.

Because I have some of those. I have a set of characters, and they're trapped inside a book. Or two. And the idea of a third.

Yes, I've written out an entire two books. Over 250 pages in two Word documents, full of creative writing. With a beginning, a middle, and an end. Two of each. And characters and plot and mystery and settings. I've got all those things.

Is it any good, you ask? Well, some say yes, and some are more reserved with their responses, or overwhelmed to find out that I wasn't kidding when I said I'd written a book.

Can you read it? I suppose so...but not yet. First, neither one has been completely edited. Second, I'm actually working on getting the first one published...Pipe dream? Probably. But I still want to try.

I like writing, and I have to admit that I would totally love to be called an author someday. And so, I'm going to try to get published. And, even if that goes nowhere, I'm going to keep writing stories (eventually I'll bust out a good mystery novel, at my grandpa's request) because I like to do it. And because what good is having a brain that thinks in stories if you're not going to share them?

If you would like to know more about this little endeavor, feel free to ask. I...am really nervous and guarded about it, and feel really embarrassed...but go ahead and bring it up anyway. I'll be fine.

P.S. I may be coming to a select few, whose judgment I trust, for some editing. I've already got one person in as my editor and it has been so ridiculously amazing, even when she tears me apart. So I am actively thinking about adding another...If you're interested, let me know. If I'm comfortable with it, cool. If not, please don't be offended...I'm still really awkward about this whole thing, and there are a great many people who I haven't been comfortable enough admitting this to...and also, thank you.

He's actually got a pretty big role. And he's awesome.

So there you have it. I have now revealed my big, dark secret.

So pretty!

Also, here are some cool mythological creatures from other cultures that make appearances in my books. :]

And if they don't intrigue you, there are also a few of these.