[InkWeaver]

Also I can appreciate the Hamlet quote.

[Wondergirl]

What do you mean it was your salvation?

I wanted to get back into writing (had had one article published five or so years earlier by the Chicago Historical Society) but didn't really have anything to write about or know what step to take next. My kids were grown, I was doing that renegade counseling stuff in the evenings, and loved my library job, but I wanted more. (I'm an overachiever.) So I stumbled upon a fantastic life coach whose services I engaged for three months and who (in a phone consultation once a week, plus homework in between) got me plotting out my future as a writer. Four books were written and traditionally published during the next three or so years with more to be accomplished later.

[InkWeaver]

I see.

Do you find yourself being happy with the place you're at in life right now?

[Wondergirl]

Do you find yourself being happy with the place you're at in life right now?

Yes, but I want more. And I'm finding ways to get more.

[InkWeaver]

Do you mind if I ask what's the worst thing that's ever happened to you?

[Wondergirl]

Do you mind if I ask what's the worst thing that's ever happened to you?

I'm sorry, but I can't post that for anyone to see. I'd tell you privately, but there's no way to do that yet.

[InkWeaver]

Is there any way to talk privately then?Our conversation's not only actually given me something to look forward to, but it's nice.. looking forward to a new post I guess.

[Wondergirl]

Is there any way to talk privately then?Our conversation's not only actually given me something to look forward to, but it's nice.. looking forward to a new post I guess.

That means I have to keep you interested in this thread until such time that I can figure out a way to tell you without telling the rest of the world.

Hmmmm. How can I keep you engaged? My younger son is creating a role-playing game website. Have you ever thought of doing that or doing a blog? I've started a blog about my cats.

[InkWeaver]

I prefer role-playing games when reserved to forums and such other things. But I think it's neat that your son is smart enough to develop games.

I am developing a blog. As for speaking privately, do you have an IM program? I'm connected to Skype, MSN, and Gmail. But other than that nothing else..

I also hate going on video. But I'm able to if it makes things easier. At the moment I'm on an iPod.

[Wondergirl]

Like I said earlier, we're not allowed to take the thread offline or to another venue. The admins will dismember me.

I have no video capability and dismantled/uninstalled MSN and Yahoo IMs. I do own a cell phone and have a landline. :) but no fancy-schmancy iPods or Blackberries or Kindles.

[InkWeaver]

I see.. They really should implement a private messaging syst on here.

Anyway. I've just returned home from a long day.

What exactly are we talking about now?. I feel a tad lost.

[Wondergirl]

I see.. They really should impliment a private messaging syst on here.

There is a very nice one, but you're too new yet. I'm not sure how many posts a newbie has to have. I thought 30, but it might be less. I'm watching...

How about writing something for our site blog. Have you read any posts on it yet?

[InkWeaver]

No I haven't yet.. I'm on the mobile version of the site and I'm still finding my way around these parts..

On the bright side my friend shared her writing with me for once, which surprised me. She's confidient with her artwork, but embarrassed of her writing. I'm the exact opposite.

[Wondergirl]

So what did you think of her writing? Does she go to your school?

[InkWeaver]

I genuinely liked it. There were a few grammatical mistakes but they were all easily fixed. She does go to my school, yes, I'm a junior and she's a sophomore.

She's one of those girls that likes to write cuddly fluff, whereas I like to write abstract things that tend to confuse people.

It was nice delving into a soft world for once, though. I never write fluff. I did recently spew a sudden thought that I found interesting down on my iPod notes yesterday.

[Wondergirl]

I have an idea. Does your school have a writers' group that meets after school?

[InkWeaver]

Not that I'm aware of. I know we have all sorts of groups, like a knitting club, anime clubs, etc. But nothing revolving around writing or artwork unfortunately..

Unless you count the "coloring club".

I know you can form clubs but you have to get a teacher to chaperone and ten people to join you.

So far the gay-straight alliance is the biggest club in my high school. Yay for no bullying and all that.

[Wondergirl]

In December 2008 I started a writers' group at the library where I worked, so I could be your online mentor. (I'm very experienced now. :)) I wonder if one of your English teachers would be interested in this -- and I bet, if this were opened up to the school, you could easily get ten students (or more). I found the best size group, though, is no more than fifteen (or even fewer). Maybe limit it to juniors and sophomores?

[InkWeaver]

I'd love an online mentor. Not only are you kind but you seem pretty knowledgeable in the subject as well.

Can I ask a weird question?

[Wondergirl]

PRETTY knowledgeable??

Yes, ask away.