Jillian

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Yes, you've heard right; James (better known as Writers_Block) and I, have teamed up to write the novel The Dark/The Dawn and I'm super excited about what we've got brewing so far.  There isn't much to report as of yet, but we'll keep you updated!

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Hmm, I'm not a particularly interesting person but I suppose everyone has at least a little something to say about themselves, so here goes. 

I live in Newfoundland.  It's small, and often the butt of many a joke, but I absolutely love it here and no matter where my travels will take me, I will always be proud to answer "I'm a Newfie!" when someone asks me where I'm from. (Of course, the next question would be "Where's that?", to which I'll sigh and reply, "I'm Canadian!")

I'm a university student.  I'm studying international business.  I've only got two years left until I graduate, which is rather exciting.

I'm very excited about travelling.  I recently returned from a five week trip to Germany; it was absolutely amazing. I also have a three-month hiatus planned in the winter, on which I will be returning to the great land of Germany for school. After that, who knows.

I absolutely love to read.  As a matter of fact, I'm not entirely sure I would exist if books did not.  I feel naked when I don't have a book with me that I can just pick up and read whenever the mood strikes me.  My favourite author is Christopher Moore.  He's absolutely fantastic, if not a little crazy...which is probably why he's so fantastic. 

I own way too many shoes.  Far more than would ever be necessary for one person.  That's about all I have to say about that.

Now on to my writing, I suppose.  I've written two manuscripts in the genre of chick lit.  I have a contract with a literary agency who is helping me market my work to potential publishers.  I have my fingers crossed...and have had them crossed for the last three years or so, haha. Let me tell you, it's a slow moving business.
I've recently had some correspondance with a small publisher in New York that seems to be interested in one of my manuscripts.  Hopefully, this is the beginning of something big.
My ultimate goal is to be able to rely completely on my writing, but, on the good chance that that won't ever happen, I'll have my bachelor's degree to fall back on.

I don't like turnip.

Currently Reading:  Carry on, Jeeves
                                   -- P. Wodehouse

 Recently Enjoyed:  Barrel Fever 
                                   -- David Sedaris                                    

                                   Bartimaeus Trilogy: Ptolemy's Gate 
                                   -- Jonathon Stroud

                                   The Ridiculous Race
                                   -- Steve Hely & Vali Chandrasekaran

                                   Magician: Apprentice
                                   -- Raymond Feist

                                  Fluke: Or, I know why the winged whale
                                    sings
                                   -- Christopher Moore

                                   Stupid and Contagious
                                    -- Caprice Crane

                                    Anansi Boys
                                    -- Neil Gaiman

*Oh, one more thing; as a helpful reminder to anyone who doesn't know...there's no 'a' in 'definitely'...nope...not an 'a' in sight.

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I've decided to add this little section at the end of my humble profile here and dedicate it to a quote about writing, be it silly, strange, inspirational or what have you.  I'm doing it because...well, because I'm like that.  And anyway, who doesn't love a good quote?

This Week's Quote:

"A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." -- Thomas Mann 

Last Week's Quote:

"I can't write five words but that I change seven."  -- Dorothy Parker