Hello Again!!

Hello there! I really shouldn't say that I should do anything now. I've let down so many promises in the past two years, it's getting really ridiculous. So I apologize for that, and now on this blog will be whatever and whenever I want! Sounds alright? eh probably not, but it is for me.

So let me get you up to speed on what has been happening since 2015 started. Let's see...I went back to school from winter break. I did not make any new years resolutions this year, but I am starting to feel like I should have, because I have been extremely less productive than I have ever been. It's getting to the point where I literally lay in bed and go on the internet all day, and not even make anything, like this for example.

I have started making music again. So that's good. Just last week I restrung my electric guitar for the first time in forever. It was a very interesting experience. Most of it was me finding out that Guitar Center doesn't open on Sundays!! I mean, c'mon, am I right? It's the Guitar Center, not Chick Fil A. I might put some of my music on here, and keep in touch that way.

Reading wise, I've started reading some really good fanfictions that I may make another post on later. (Knowing me, probably not), but we'll see where this year takes us shall we. In school, we've been reading Night by Elie Wiesel. It's really intense, like it should be. I have more thoughts on it, but I want to finish it before I write anything.

If you have any suggestions on what things I should write about, tell me below. I'll get around to them eventually. Maybe I should do a week roundup thing, because I don't journal in my everyday life, so this might be a good way.

Places to Post Your Writing

I have been trying to get more feedback on my writing lately, and the best way to do so is to put it out there on the internet. I thought that it would be neat to put all the websites that I know of that you can share your story and then get feedback from other people that read it.

issuu
http://issuu.com/

readwave
http://readwave.com/

fanfiction.net
http://www.fanfiction.net/

fictionpress
http://www.fictionpress.com/

wattpad
http://www.wattpad.com/

booksie
http://www.booksie.com/

figment
http://figment.com/

fanstory
http://www.fanstory.com/

writers network
http://www.writers-network.com/

amateur writing
http://www.amateur-writing.com/

writeandshare
http://www.writeandshare.co.uk/

I personally use fiction press, just because it is easier and I am use to the website. You can find me on fictionpress by the pen name Clarareads. If you have any other writing sharing websites please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list.

Love and Hugs
Clara

fanfiction

I've been in a reading rut like I told you so much recently, so I've been writing more. I'm not writing fanfiction, if that's what you're thinking. Trust me, I'd tell you first if I was, but this post is about my experience, if you can say that, with fanfiction, and my thoughts on it.

I'm quite a free-spirited person, and I have access to the internet, so I've read things. I've read a lot of fanfiction in my life time. The reason I got into reading really, was reading Twilight at first, and you can hate me on that, but I won't hate you if you are a Harry Potter fan. That's a whole different conversation. So, like I said, I didn't read much, until Twilight got into my eye sight. That's when I got into my fangirl mode, and started obsessing over Twilight. When I was in that geeking out mode, I started reading fanfiction. I think that's the start of when I'd read at night, a lot. I still have to read at night, something, because of those months. I'm not a insomniac or something, but that's what comforts me at night, when I'm trying to sleep. So, of course, I'm for fanfiction. I live off of it sometimes. There's so many fanfiction stories-Twilight, and others- that I adore, and I think should be published.

I know there's another side of fanfiction that some people only see. It's the side that thinks that stories that end should end, and not have these added drama, or plot lines. I can see their side of the argument, but for me I do that so often in my head, that if I see it written down it's a treat. It's kind of like, a friendship that started from something I and someone else like, and then our minds and thoughts, have brought us to a rough idea of what we think should or should've happen. Now, that there are so many series in the young adult genre, it's normal in my opinion to write down our thoughts and what we want to happen.

There are also some people that say that if these writers are good enough to write a wonderful story, why not write their own characters and setting. I think that some people like to write what they know, and what they know best happen to be their favorite books/characters. I find nothing wrong in that. Also I see it as a challenge, because when you write a character more than once for me anyways, I wish I can change how this person will react or think. Another thing is that many fanfiction have turned into published works, and many authors get their word out there through fanfiction, more than anything else.

I know that I told you about my obsession with Twilight in earlier years, and you might think towards the recently popular adult novels, that were inspired by the series, and were fanfiction. I myself, don't read those novels/fanfiction, and I don't intend to. It's just something I personally don't like, and wouldn't like to read. So that's my thoughts on that.

My views on writing is quite free, as long as you're not doing anything illegal, I see no wrong in that. Well, also if you don't personally antagonize someone in your writing, but I think that goes without saying. I hope I didn't step on anyone's feet, and please comment below on your thoughts on fanfiction. Please keep everything PG like I know you will. *looks at you like I know what you're thinking*

Here's The Deal

Since school started the struggle to keep up with the blog has been inconsistent. So, this is an official notice that states that my posts will not be consistent now until probably the holiday times. I honestly don't know what to do with the blog, because my ideas have gone into other projects outside of the blog. Anyways, I will still continue in my blog tours, and any author requesting reviews, but they will take a while.

I have gone into a reading runt. It's not pretty. I'd rather watch youtube videos all day than read, and that really bothers me, because I've stopped reading fanfiction, which I adore reading every night. Also my book reviews for authors have been nowhere recently, and it's no one's fault except mine. I'm not sure when I'll be out of this reading runt, but hopefully when I make myself not do things, I do things. I know, it's weird.

So I'm inviting anyone that doesn't have a blog, or doesn't want a blog, but still wants to share their thoughts to email me at Clarareads@gmail.com . There you can ask me if you'd like to be a guest blogger, and it can be anonymous if you'd like. Any book you'd like to have your thoughts be read about is okay with me, but keep everything PG-13.

Another thing, I am always having these ideas about stories to write about, and need an outlet for them. I'm thinking about putting them on wattpad, and the blog, but if you have any tips or ideas  please notify me also.

Love and hugs,
Clara