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Arkine: I have a much higher respect for 2D animators than I used to. It's far more difficult than painting a scenery, or portrait--not that those aren't difficult. But anyone that thinks that animators are hack artists is full of crap, and doesn't know a damn thing about it. Sorry, just had to voice that. |
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Arkine: Update: Life sucks, but we muddle through it. Currently, I am searching for a part-time job. Still going to school--trying to refine and gain new art skills. I am attempting to put together a script, but, since I've never written one before, it's all trial and error--for the moment. I think my muse is back from his sabbatical ... but it's slow going, the gears are rusty. Hope all is well with everyone! |
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Arkine: Hey look, I'm still alive! ~L~ Just thought I'd drop by and give an update as to current events ... for those that would like to know. I am maintaining a 4.0 GPA at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. It's a lot of work but I'm really enjoying it too. Nihility is still on hold, sorry about that. My GLBT Erotica might be in print soon, hopefully. Life has really thrown me for a loop though, some outside stuff has happened--I won't go into details but, it's been very stressful. I really miss you guys! I hope things are well with everyone! |
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Arkine: I've been accepted to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (online). I'll be taking classes for a Bachelor's in Media Art and Animation. If you want to see my newest pictures, just go over to FanArtReview, I'm under the same user name: Arkine |
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Sefiros > I'll take a look! Ipstribling > My majore is Media Art and Animation. It's been a lot of fun so far, but a lot of work too. Thx! - | ||
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Arkine: Life moves at break-neck speed. Okay, so "The Stripling" my short horror story has been disabled because it is now published. I am also writing under the pen name: Cody Falinn For those interested in viewing the website and/or published works there is a link in my profile. I will be going to school for a second degree so time is EXTREMELY limited. Sorry, but I probably won't be able to keep up with most of your writing. I will try to pop in and review stuff when I can. For the moment I am working on finishing some older stories that are all close to "ready for publishing". That's why I haven't posted any chapters for Nihility lately. I will continue working on it--again as time permits. Anyhow, I hope everyone is doing well! |
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Arkine: I won the Horror challenge. Kewl. :) |
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Arkine: Once again playing catchup. Why am I always doing this? ~L~ |
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Arkine: I posted a larger picture of the book cover on FanArtReview.com ... unfortunately, it's still kind of blurry. I will probably have to change the resolution and re-render the whole thing ... ugh. But if you'd like to look at it, then go here: http://www.fanartreview.com/displaystory.jsp?id=251526 |
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Arkine: I'm Baaaaack! ~L~ Okay, so for those of you that didn't catch my post, I've scrapped books 1-3 (kind of) and now I'm re-working Book 4 to be the first book in the series ... it just works better this way. I have disabled all Nihility books on FS (sorry, it was necessary) in preperation ... I don't want anyone getting confused--especially me. So, hope to get back in touch with everyone again. :) |
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Arkine: Been distracted with a 3D art program. I'm attempting to learn how to use it more effectively. I think it's coming along okay, but it definitely eats up a lot of time. Anyhow, still around, just very busy lately. :) |
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Arkine: Merry Christmas everyone! |
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Arkine: Okay, at this point, I will say that I'm very ill. I don't know what I caught, but it has knocked me on my ass. You'll just have to be patient with my reviews and replies. I think I might go back to bed now. |
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Arkine: Ugh. I'm sick and I'm supposed to go to a Xmas party tonight. Figures. But, at least it's snowing! |
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Arkine: Too much stuff going on right now. I have another person living at my house and she's not doing so well. Just a lot going on. Will try to catch up later this week. |
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Arkine: Whoohoo! I've caught up my messages! |
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Arkine: Damn, but you people write too much! ~L~ Every time I'm almost caught up, 3 more messages appear. Sheesh. |
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Arkine: Slowly catching up on messages, bear with me a while longer. |
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Arkine: Okay, I am now WAY behind on my messages. I will try to catch up as soon as I can, but between work an NaNo my time has been very short. Anyhow, still around, still reading just got behind. :) |
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Arkine: Okay folks! NaNo starts at midnight tonight! Which means several of us will be entering writing frenzies! Yay! I will try to keep up with messages, but I probably won't be posting. Unless I get a wild hair and decide to write a chapter or two while I'm at it. ~L~ Good luck to everyone participating in NaNo 2010! |
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Arkine: ~Dies laughing~ So, someone (on another site) stated that my writing is Purple Patches Prose - Overly descriptive in spots and intending to manipulate the reader's emotions often with sexual 'tones' though not always ... WELL DUH! I don't even think I can take that for the critizism it was supposed to be. Heck, some of the best authors in the world have been accused of using Purple Prose, AKA Pulp. Now, I didn't realize it was Pulp or similar to that but ... okay, whatever. Just struck me as extremely funny. ;) |
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Arkine: 28 Days until NaNo! Muahahahahha.... |
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Arkine: Okay, computer was NOT fixed. Went and dug one out of storage that my sister gave us a few years ago. Seems to be working pretty well so far. I was able to transfer data from one to the other so shouldn't be any delays in posting ... I hope. |
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Arkine: Oh, so that car, the one I just spent $2,500 bucks on a few weeks ago ... blew a headgasket. Yep, this is my luck, if it weren't bad I wouldn't have any at all. I think I'd prefer that. |
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Arkine: Mindless rambling ~sighs~ My trees died, all three of them that I was trying to grow. We were getting plenty of rain, I guess the sun just baked them. However, the Austrian Pine we planted last year is still alive. I guess I need to buy a bunch of those next spring. |
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Arkine: Still around, just been very busy. Will try to catch up this weekend. |
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Arkine: $2500 bucks, that's what it's going to cost to get the car fixed. ~sighs~ Seriously beginning to look like I won't be getting the book republished in Nov. Damn it. |
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Arkine: Happy 4th of July! |
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Arkine: I have less than a week to complete a stem wall under my house. Oh joy.... |
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Arkine: Okay so apparently I'm now going for training. Most likely won't be on at all next week, though I'll try to beg/borrow a computer and internet access while I'm away. But, if you don't hear from me, that's why. |
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Arkine: ~grumbles~ Well, I think I finally figured out the problem with Book 1 ... the entire plot. ~wanders off to do a complete tear-down and rewrite~ Oh yes, if you're wondering another rejection arrived a few days ago. Maybe this time I'll get it right. |
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Arkine: Well, crap. Doc doesn't know what's wrong, dentist doesn't know what's wrong either. Whatever is happening with my jaw, continues to cause me a lot of pain. I love a good mystery, but not like this! :( |
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Arkine: I hate being sick! Restless and I want to do something but everytime I start moving around my ear starts throbbing. Ugh! Definitely going to the doc tomorrow. |
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Arkine: Ugh! What the hell am I doing wrong here? Another rejection letter. Sheesh. Though, at least it didn't seem like a 'copy & paste' letter. Oh well, I'll keep trying. |
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Arkine: Hmmm, well the agent got back with me. I'm going to have the contract looked over before I sign anything. From what I understood it was pretty straight forward. Guess I better pull out book 2 and go through it one more time. ;) |
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Arkine: New job, tired and probably won't be around as much. Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. |
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Arkine: Me, Jane, beat publisher over head with stick and drag back to cave. ~LOL~ No, I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every fricken minute of it! Muaahahhah.... Okay, so I was bored inbetween reading and felt like posting something here. |
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Arkine: Okay, apparently I deleted an entire earlier post. Summary, Book 1 is disabled. Sorry, but I'm hoping it'll be under contract soon. |
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Arkine: The additions/revisions to Book 1 have been completed and I have re-submitted it to the contest. Hopefully, it does well. PS. I wouldn't bother reading the one that is on this site. The last 15 chapters have changed dramatically along with some adjustments to certain characters. No, I won't be updating the site because I'm busy working on Book 4. Sorry. But book 1 will be published one of these days. Hopefully sooner than later and I will definitely let you know when it is. :) Thanks! |
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Arkine: Strangers (Nihility Book 4) is on hold for the moment. I have entered book 1 into a competition and after a professional critique I was given a few minor suggestions to make it better. I will be working on those to meet the deadline of Jan. 21. Thanks all! :) |
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Arkine: Hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! |
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Arkine: Sorry that I've been away for a while folks. I will try my best to catch back up with everyone! |
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