I also finished sewing my first dragon. It took a lot of time, but I had no idea how much until I started keeping track with the next two that I'm working on. Once those are done I'll be bringing them to events with me to sell as my first dragon has been quite popular, but as he is my test dragon, there are things I'm doing differently with the next ones. Do you have any name suggestions? I've been taking suggestions, but I haven't picked on yet. Feel free to drop yours in the comments below.
I'm partial to writing Science Fiction, though Fantasy is a very close second. When I first really started reading as a kid, I dove into Mystery, because that's what my Mother read. It didn't take me long to wander into the Science Fiction section, probably because the kids books were all on one wall in our small indie bookstore. Horror followed soon after and then I branched into Fantasy and Paranormal.
With that mash up of inspiration, I like to incorporate aspects of all of those genres into my own writing. It's no surprise that I ended up writing speculative fiction.
Science Fiction has always been my favorite, probably because of the major what if factor and how your imagination has so much freedom to play with the answer to the question. I did read a good deal of hard sci-fi in my late teens and after, but slowly gravitated to the softer side of things and have stayed there.
And on that note, I'd point you toward Trust, my long-time sci-fi favorite project.
It has been a rainy spring, hasn't it? Love your costume for the Ren Faire. As you know, I'm partial to sci-fi, too.
ReplyDeleteI've had enough rain for a couple weeks. At least on event days. :)
DeleteI love your picture. Can't imagine sewing a dragon. I'm lucky if I can sew a hem!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot of work, but fun. I'm scared and intrigued to see how many hours it takes to finish one now that I know what I'm doing.
DeleteIt seems a lot of the insecure writers tackle science fiction!
ReplyDeleteIt is a surpisingly popular genre.
DeleteWow, that dragon is awesome! I started out reading what my mom read, too. Isn't it cool to think how many generations have influenced readers through the years?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, it is interesting how we influence others. Both of my kids gravitated to fantasy at first. The ventured out from there.
DeleteCool dragon! And I read all sorts, as long as there's suspense and action and it's not too dark and depressing. But as you know I write sci-fi.
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