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Mils wrote: "The brothers could be half brothers. Or the parents could be divorced so the brothers had different last names (the mom reverted back to using her maiden name). The brother and the mom could live i..."I was thinking something similar to that would be best, or maybe they have a common enough name that Cass didn't realize they were related.
Jayda wrote: "So I think my first question that comes up when I read this is why doesn't she recognize her friend's last name as the same one? Do they have different last names? And has she really never met him ..."Those are great questions that I'll have to make sure are clear in future synopses of this. Thank you so much!!
Please tell me if this YA book idea sounds like something you'd be interested in reading (be as brutally honest as possible!): Cass loves Christmas, but she's lived in Florida all her life, so she's never seen snow. When she finds out that one of her neighbors, Jeremiah, is going on a road trip to New York to spend Christmas with his brother, she tags along, telling her parents she's staying with a friend only an hour away from home. Cass thinks this is the perfect opportunity to get her first white Christmas. On the way to New York, Cass and Jeremiah can't deny the attraction between them, but when Cass finds out that Jeremiah's brother—the one they're on their way to visit—is the guy who broke her heart last summer, she's not so sure this is a good idea anymore. Not to mention the fact that there's no way she can keep this secret from her parents for long...
Some of you may remember my book, Something Else Entirely, that I took down a few years ago. Hopefully, you'll be happy to hear that it is back up! Happy reading! https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...
Alright guys, I really need your help. I'm planning my 5th book and I really want to find a title. Here's a little Jenna is the MC and she's kind of sarcastic and funny (think Julia in Meant to Be). She is in love with her best friend Paul and thinks there might actually be a chance for something to happen between them but at some point they kiss and he realizes it was a mistake and makes it clear nothing is going to happen between them. Their friendship kind of dribbles off after that and Jenna becomes friends with this guy named Charlie and eventually they fall in love. Ooh, also she's a really hardworking student but her suppressed dream is to go to Alaska. Charlie helps her realize that dream and she finally follows it. Basically the theme will be Follow your gut and the right person will follow it with you. It's supposed to be a YA Romantic Comedy thing and she's clumsy and likes big words.
So basically I need a title. I'm thinking it might have a funny word in it, like "canoodle" or "cantankerous" or "epitome." Maybe something like "The Epitome of ____"? I was thinking maybe "The Epitome of Everything" but I would really love any other suggestion. If it's cute or funny or quirky that would be perfect. If anyone can give me any suggestions at all, I will seriously love you forever.
Thank you so much to whoever tries to help! It's much appreciated!
Okay, guys. I'm trying to work on my characters for my second book - I had totally forgotten how hard it is and I need some help. I'm going to post their pictures, first name, and brief personality and I need you guys to suggest last names for me! Jack (short for Jackson). He's an artist (he paints). He's quirky and comforting, pays close attention to detail. (Also considering using this picture instead: (view spoiler))
Abel. (Some last names I've considered are Brent and Lanning, but you can certainly suggest different ones) He plays in a band and writes the songs they play. He doesn't seek attention from people and he's understanding.
Griffin. I don't know too much about him, but he's sweet.
Kellan. Basically the bad boy. Lead singer in a band (same band as the one Abel's in). Runs track.
***Also, this is my main character, Beth. In case this helps with choosing the other guys' names:
With all of these, I'm extremely open to alternate first names also, if you don't think the one I have right now fits. Any suggestions would be helpful!
Thank you guys!
Samantha Anne wrote: "Jack Goldberg (cuz of the hair hehe)Abel Manning
Griffin Stuart
Kellan Mitchel
Clay Mitchel/Harcourt
I more or less came up with these off the top of my head, so feel free to reject all of th..."
Haha, thank you! I'll post the first chapter as soon as I write it.
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "AAHHH IT'S JOE BROOKS. (The third one.) Ah haha. Anyway. I'm terrible with last names ... I usually just go to a random name generator and choose a last name from there."
I've tried that all morning, but nothing good comes up.
Here are some short poems I wrote a while back: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3.... Please read and let me know what you think! (comments on the story please, not here)
Taylor [formerly Timothy] wrote: "If I knew, I'd be published and rich."Bahahahaha. That made me laugh. Thank you.
So guys ... I wrote a Twilight parody :D (just the ending of it, though). Go read it: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... (comments ON THE STORY, not here)
Read this please and give me critiques! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... (Comments on story please, NOT here)
This is a short story called Lake Mors and I'd love to get critiques on it please! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... (Comments on story please, NOT here)
Read this please! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... If you have a title suggestion, I've very open to them! (Comments on story please, NOT here)
And finally, the short story trilogy is completed:Inordinate: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Exorbitant: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
And finally, Irrevocable: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Check it out and post your critiques! On the story, though, NOT here. Please and thank you :D
And finally, the short story trilogy is completed:Inordinate: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Exorbitant: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
And finally, Irrevocable: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Check it out and post your critiques! On the story, though, NOT here. Please and thank you :D
So I finally got around to writing a sequel to my first posted short story, Inordinate. This one's called Exorbitant (Brian's POV) and there will be a third posted later today or tomorrow called Irrevocable. In case you missed the first one: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Exorbitant: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
I would love reviews and suggestions on how to improve - even negative reviews are welcome! Please comment ON THE STORY, though, not here.
So I finally got around to writing a sequel to my first posted short story, Inordinate. This one's called Exorbitant (Brian's POV) and there will be a third posted later today or tomorrow called Irrevocable. In case you missed the first one: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
Exorbitant: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
I would love reviews and suggestions on how to improve - even negative reviews are welcome! Please comment ON THE STORY, though, not here.
Wrote a new short story from the time of the Titanic called This Weightlessness. It's only four short chapters so I'd love for you guys to take a look and tell me what you think I can improve on! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... (comments ON THE STORY please, not here)
Wrote a new short story from the time of the Titanic called This Weightlessness. It's only four short chapters so I'd love for you guys to take a look and tell me what you think I can improve on! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3... (comments ON THE STORY please, not here)
