Welcome… I’m New Here! Dying to meet me... that seems a tad extreme.

[Becca T]

Hello, I'm Becca. I'm an English teacher who lives in Frankfurt, Germany but I'm originally from Oregon, USA. I'm here checking out the place to see what I can learn. I tend to be more of a lurker, but I thought I'd give this whole introduction thing a try. I love when I can get lost in a book and I appreciate writing that takes some chances or is just a bit odd. I cringe at the idea of people reading my creative writing, so that's what I'd like to work on.

 

[CageSage]

Ooooooh, another lurker. Welcome to the shadows, and the light spaces between splotches of weird.

 

[RK Wallis]

Welcome aboard @Becca T You're on an interesting journey. Years ago, I went to Oregon and Crater Lake (where it lightly snowed); gorgeous part of the world. What do you write?

 

[Becca T]

Welcome aboard @Becca T You're on an interesting journey. Years ago, I went to Oregon and Crater Lake (where it lightly snowed); gorgeous part of the world. What do you write?

I grew up just outside of Bend, about an hour and 20ish minute drive to Crater Lake. I think it's best to visit at night. It's a dark sky area so the view is pretty amazing. I spent many cold nights laying in the parking lot star hopping. I'm not sure exactly how to describe what I write. I've had this story that I've literally been working on for years. I guess it might fall under a wide umbrella of soft science fiction. I tend to like to write about "what if" scenarios and the setting usually ends up being a character in it's own right if that makes any sense at all.

 

[Emily]

Welcome to the Colony, Becca

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Hi and welcome. Hope you have fun lurking here. Xxx

 

[RK Wallis]

View attachment 10805 I grew up just outside of Bend, about an hour and 20ish minute drive to Crater Lake. I think it's best to visit at night. It's a dark sky area so the view is pretty amazing. I spent many cold nights laying in the parking lot star hopping. I'm not sure exactly how to describe what I write. I've had this story that I've literally been working on for years. I guess it might fall under a wide umbrella of soft science fiction. I tend to like to write about "what if" scenarios and the setting usually ends up being a character in it's own right if that makes any sense at all.

Gorgeous!

 

[Pamela Jo]

Hi. Try inventing a character that represents your creative writer side. Call them, the Editor. Urbane, witty, Bond-esque, Editor understands the inner workings of your mind. Perhaps to be known internally as Robert Gottlieb. Capable of accepting criticism for analysis while holding the line for what is unique to your voice. Send your Creative off on a spa holiday for the critique bit. Let the Editor sift through and get back to Creative with what is useful to them.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Hello, I'm Becca. I'm an English teacher who lives in Frankfurt, Germany but I'm originally from Oregon, USA. I'm here checking out the place to see what I can learn. I tend to be more of a lurker, but I thought I'd give this whole introduction thing a try. I love when I can get lost in a book and I appreciate writing that takes some chances or is just a bit odd. I cringe at the idea of people reading my creative writing, so that's what I'd like to work on.

Nothing wrong with lurking. Welcome!!!

 

[Katester]

Hi Becca, I’m new here too and struggle mightily against my lurker tendencies (So far with mixed results!)

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Hi Becca. So, you live just round the Bend? (Sorry. Couldn't resist.) Looks beautiful. Love your Avatar too. Welcome. (I'm not very skilled at lurking. I keep popping up all over the place).

 

[Becca T]

Hi Becca. So, you live just round the Bend? (Sorry. Couldn't resist.) Looks beautiful. Love your Avatar too. Welcome. (I'm not very skilled at lurking. I keep popping up all over the place).

*Ba-dum-tss* Lol... we'll see if I remain a lurker or not. It really depends on the community. I'll probably go through phases.

 

[AgentPete]

Hey @Becca T, very nice to welcome you aboard

 

[Dorm Ant]

*Ba-dum-tss* Lol... we'll see if I remain a lurker or not. It really depends on the community. I'll probably go through phases.

We're dead friendly, though will claw your legs if you don't chuck us crumbs.

 

[Julie]

Hi Becca, Welcome to the Colony. Lurking's good, but it's also fun and life-affirming to get involved. Writing can be isolating and lonely (or peaceful and alone, whichever way you look at it), and Litopia is a lovely place for getting to know folk, testing your writing, giving feedback, etc.

 

[Jonny]

Welcome @Becca T Hope you enjoy Litopia.

It’s extremely friendly here so do feel free to get involved as soon as you’re ready.

This is a good place to check out (How-to guide) to see a lot of what goes on in the colony.

If anything is unclear please contact me and I’ll be happy to assist.