Where do you stand on fanfiction?

While Surfing the internet I noticed a few debates between authors and fans regarding fanfiction. I’ve always thought of fanfiction as the ultimate tribute to an author or story. Think about it for a second… Your dreams, thoughts, ideas are now affecting another individual’s imagination. Out of all the things to think about, they are thinking about your work, your ideas, being a part of your world. To me that is amazing!

The story doesn’t end with the final stroke of your pen or keyboard. Now if your work is being used for monetary gain by someone else, then that I am against 100%. Well I guess each to their own.

Take a look at the picture below and notice the black and white pencil drawing. It was done by a 14 year old who created the cat character to fight the heroes of a popular cartoon show called Adventure Time.

The kid's name Gunnar Gilmore of Orange City had his picture sent to the cartoon network studio. The creators of adventures time loved it so much, that they placed the character in the cartoon show. Now what if the studio had sent this kid cease and desist letter? He did after all use a character that was not created by him and placed it in a fanfiction picture. I loved when this cartoon was advertised on the air as fanfiction comes to life. Because the child did not receive a cease and desist letter, but had his creation added to the show he loved, I could imagine that was a dream come true for him. Now the cartoon network is being flooded with thousands of pictures from kids who are interested in getting their characters on the show. I thought everyone was a child at heart. A child can dream can’t they?

So I am wondering, where do you stand on fanfiction?

First book is being edited!

Anyone that knows me personally knows I hate editing with a passion!  That is something that I am working on because it is part of writing.  My first book "Raina: Intertwined Hearts" has been sent out to be edited by professionals and will be returned to me by next month.  Right now I am currently working on book two and I can't find the words to express how it feels to actually see things moving forward.

As a writer I am growing with each passing day.  I know I will continue to have errors and misuse words but that is something I am working on.  I just want to say thanks for following and I am not going anywhere for a long time.  This weekend I am promising that I will be more active on the social networks and to the blogs I follow.  God bless you all for reading!


Excerpt from first book:
Sample!

http://renenightingale.blogspot.com/2011/05/raina-hearts-intertwined-sample.html

Major update coming!

I would like to thank the 52 followers I have!  I know it has been a long time since I've done an update and I apologize.  In the next two weeks I will be updating to make the page more professional and more and more pleasant on the eyes.  Right now it is gloomy even though I am using my favorite colors. 

The passing of time?

Well I know it has been a long time my beloved friends and family (even the crazy ones!).  One thing that came to mind and it was how do you properly established time in a story?  I know it is a strange question, but are there any particular rules that you followed while writing in order to stay within a certain timeline?

Personally I started to use page count to monitor hours/days passing by.  This however forced me to page count and it took the fun out writing.  Now I just write and let the changes in the environment reflect time passing.  I am also planning to do this using seasons as well. 

So do you all have a certain method/rule/trick that you use to show the passing of time?



Also this week I will be giving out The Liebster Blog award to 5 of my followers!

What is your writing space like?

I often hear authors complain about not having peace and quiet in their writing space (workplace). I've never actually thought about my surroundings when I write. As many of you should know by now I suffer from A.D.H.D. I am all over the place. But my workspace can't be quiet. I need music, television, or even someone around me while I write. Don't get me wrong, I can write in complete silence, but the best comes out when I have other things around me.

So tell me what is your writing space/workplace like?

What Motivates You To Write?

Only one question keeps coming to mind every time I hold a pen in my hand, or I sit down in front of that empty screen. What motivates me to write? I can easily say it is fun, I love to do it, I want to be published, etc… My motivation is to just get the stories and people out of my head. Yes, I am sick of having stories in my head that only I know about. I want others to spread the stories I daydream about.

I never knew there was so much power in a writer’s hands. One can make it rain, make it snow, or make it rain food from the sky. We have so many choices at our disposal. At times I do feel overwhelm. It’s a challenge choosing a few ideas to put on paper. I do it because I want others to see what I see through my eyes.


So what motivates you to write?

Missing you so much!

I will be off the internet for a few days. Hopefully I will be back by Saturday to update my blog. I apologize for neglecting my blogging responsibilities :P

I appreciate everyone that follows me and takes the time to look through my craziness.

Just know that even though I don't post a comment on your blogs, I read all updates. And yes I have wayyyyy too much time on my hands lol. Love all your talented and wonderful people, and I hope to see you real soon.

I am making great progress with my current novel and I will update you all really soon. I am hoping (fingers crossed) to release it by Halloween.