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[author_by_night]

 The Icebreaker Challenge: Introduce yourself. Tell us why you're doing the challenge, and what you hope to gain from it.

 

Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it.

I'm doing it because I do it every year, and I stick to things. That's why I've been in fandoms for almost 26 years, albeit not the same ones. (I probably would if I could.)

What do I hope to gain? Hm. I think I'd like to just connect with others here on DW. Maybe make some new friends. I'd also like to find a little inspiration. 
 
I don't get too deep into my personal life publicly (or even privately, to be honest). But I'm a woman in my forties, and I live on the East Coast of the US. I feel like this is where I mention going on nice morning walks with my dog, but I don't have a dog. ;) I do write, though. I actually write at least a little bit each day. Not necessarily for my WIPs, alas.
 

Comments

[bleodswean]

Yes - all about connection this year!

And writing!

[thatjustwontbreak]

I laughed about the morning walks with you non-existent dog because that's exactly where my mind went.

[author_by_night]

Hee!

[potentiality_26]

I actually write at least a little bit each day. Nice! I do my best to manage this as well.

[walgesang]

Is this where I say I like long walks off a short pier? :D Happy New Year!

[author_by_night]

Hee!

Same to you.

[tjs_whatnot]

I don't get too deep into my personal life publicly (or even privately, to be honest).

Haha! OMG. Saaaaaame! 🥰🥰

[huxleyenne]

I actually write at least a little bit each day. Not necessarily for my WIPs, alas.

I feel that. Sometimes you lose track of how long those WIPs simmer on the backburner and then start overthinking how to tackle the next chapter or scene. I have been in fandom almost as long as you have. The struggle to complete WIPs is so real. I'm amazed by people who can write epic 300K stories.

[author_by_night]

It really is. My current rule is to at least never publish anything before I'm finished, or almost finished. That actually helps, as I think one of my problems in the past was that the story would change - as happens with writing - except I already had some of it posted.

[mywitch]

Wow, 26 years in fandoms! That's impressive! Your name sounds familiar. Have you spent time in the Harry Potter fandom? That's where I live :)

[author_by_night]

That's actually where I spent a lot of it! I was in it very early on, 2000, through around 2017.

I recognize your name as well. Looks like we have a few mutuals. :)

Were you ever on any of the sites? Or just LJ?