Personal Introduction

[iapetus]

Wow... I have my own section... cool.

Anyways... ^^;

To anyone who happens to stumble onto this - hello! My name is Iapetus (obviously ^^; ). I'm 19 years old and currently in my second year of college. One day I hope to become a novelist or a playwright (or both), and am planning on majoring in Creative Writing.

I've been into anime for years, but the series that was my "gateway" series was Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon was also my gateway series into manga and fan fiction (both reading it and writing it). While I do not consider it my favorite series anymore, it shall always be a favorite and hold a special place in my heart. <3

I didn't really start becoming "obsessive" over anime or manga until I picked up the first volume of the Ranma 1/2 manga. After that I was addicted, and have been ever since. <3

If I had to pick one over the other, I'd pick manga over anime. I think that manga has more in depth stories, and they are easily accessible to me to read (instead of trying to find a TV in my house that isn't occupied). Also, manga is cheaper, and I don't have a lot of money.

That said, my favorite manga series (and therefore my favorite storyline) of all time is The Sorcerer Hunters by Satoru Akahori and Rei Omishi. Nothing, not even the incredible amount of manga that I've read since discovering it so long ago, had been able to convince me that there is a better story out there. My second favorite series is Saiyuki. After that, I'd say that Hellsing and Fruits Basket come in third.

That's all I can think of as an intro for now. I shall post more accordingly if I think of something else you guys should know about me. ^^

-Iapetus

[Me-Nuriko]

This board is a great place for getting writing tips. Everybody here is so helpful.

I've read some of what you have written and liked it.

[iapetus]

Me-Nuriko said:

This board is a great place for getting writing tips. Everybody here is so helpful.

I've read some of what you have written and liked it.

Yeah, I was looking for a place that had a lot of writers I could talk to. ^^

And... *blushes* ...thank you very much. I do try. ^^

-Iapetus

[therhoda]

Yes!! Hi, lets see first question??? Hummm that will have to wait I am just glad to see you on here!

AS you are one of the authors I read the story without checking the summery. I am glad to see you on here. Not only for the chance to encourage, but so I can pester you for answers.

Anyway welcome to the dance beware the pink elephants masquerading as plot bunnies.

[Terra Fire]

Hia, I've also read some of your stories, and I think they're wonderful.

Anyway, welcome to this great place where fanfiction writers can talk.

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[D-chan]

*tackles* I found you! XD

This board thing rocks. o.o And you're awesome for linking it where I could find it. *glomp*

[iapetus]

D-chan said:

*tackles* I found you! XD

This board thing rocks. o.o And you're awesome for linking it where I could find it. *glomp*

*is tackled* o.o lol

*grins* I thought you might like it. Since I was pressed for time, that's why I linked it in my LJ and didn't IM you about it. <3

-Iapetus

[rasinah]

Iapetus said:

Wow... I have my own section... cool.

Anyways... ^^;

To anyone who happens to stumble onto this - hello! My name is Iapetus (obviously ^^; ). I'm 19 years old and currently in my second year of college. One day I hope to become a novelist or a playwright (or both), and am planning on majoring in Creative Writing.

Mou, sugoi naa. Wish there is such a major here in Sunny Singa. But sighz, the govt and education system here are more keen on developing entrepreneurs than writers. Since I can't be the latter, I have no choice but to take the first option.

Anyways, hope you do achieve your dream. Hee, if you are planning to write a bestseller, can you write a vamp one? I'm such a sucker for vamps... and the only vamp-ish writer out there is the great Anne Rice.

Hee, gomen ne. Anyways, back to my own life.

[Salmastryon]

Quote: I'm such a sucker for vamps... and the only vamp-ish writer out there is the great Anne Rice.

Have you read of the vampire books by Barbara Hamberly, Christine Feehan, Tanya Huff, or... hmm can't remember her name off the top of my head she writes romance novels about vampires. I know there are more I just can't pull them out of my head atm. Personally, I like a good werewolf book. ;D

Hmm... I seem to have gotten a little off topic. eep!! Runs away

[kitsuneoni]

*g* I like good monster books, as long as they're not scary.

I've read a lot of Anne Rice, and some other vampire novels. I really enjoy magic and fantasy and lust and rar!

Gah... the bell rang, got to go to class. Sigh.

[Ganheim]

Vampires and wherewolves...unusual. Usually I'm not into those books (I have tried to read a few, and I just never latched on to any of them), though once I read Clan Novel Toreador I thought it was excellently written and any oddities like vampires could be accepted.

Everybody else seems to be really into...well, things I've often never heard of before. Have I been living under a rock up until today?

[terra3]

Completely OT: Anyone who likes werewolf/fantasy/romance books, should read Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series. The first one of the series is a werewolf book called "Bitten" (originally written to be a one-shot!). Then the books go "Stolen" (werewolf focus, with a dash of other magical creatures), "Dime Store Magic" (magic-users), "Industrial Magic" (magic-users), and "Haunted" (ghosts).

Terra