After reading my blog’s domain name, about 90% of you have fled. The other 10% of you are unable to read it, and are currently scrolling through my post in search of some “LOL” pics. Sorry to disappoint you illiterate bastards.

I never really understood the point of owning a blog if you’re not famous. Especially if your life – like mine – sucks massive whale balls. The most interesting thing that I have done today would be that I put mustard on my hamburger, rather than just ketchup. Trying to spice my life up, take some risks. You know? I also Won a baboon on eBay, condition as-is, but I’m going to use the little guy for parts anyway. Never know when the ticker might blow a valve.

In unrelated news, my friends have been nothing but sweet and kind to me today. What the fuck is up with that, do they not know love is my kryptonite? Apparently I will have to remind them of this with a punch in the teeth later on tonight. (Yes, that means you…) Anyways, apparently I’m supposed to say something nice back to them and whatever, so here goes:

Heathyr: Since you were the first to say something nice about me today (in your own blog, even), I should probably put you first. (Now everyone, don’t get jealous. It’s not Heathyr’s fault that she shits all over you in the epic department). So, I guess what I’m really trying to say is… I’m glad your vag doesn’t smell like nemo. Brownie points for you.

Lauren: I don’t think you actually said anything nice to me today other than you wanted me to add you as my “relationship status” on facebook for LOLz. Low blow, douche clown. You also shanked me about 100 times in the past 24 hours and were one of the many to start a conversation about just how many things you guys could fit into my vag. I never laughed so hard in my life. Mainly because it’s true – there IS a house up there. Brownie points for you.

Kay: I played guitar for you today, and you didn’t laugh. You also haven’t laughed at my face yet, despite it looking like it was run over with an eighteen wheeler truck. I think I kind of love you for this. Brownie points for you.

K, I’m done.

Personal quote from today: “I wish that all of my friends could just go ahead and admit that they are space aliens. I know what’s going on guys.”

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Charlie Bewley
Taylor Lautner
Robert Pattinson
Gil Birmingham
Billy Burke
Peter Facinelli
Kristen Stewart
Rachelle Lafevr

Hello lovers! Just  a quick update about what I’ve been up to lately.

As many of you know I’m writing a novel that will hopefully be published in December 2010 – I’ve been spending quite a bit of time working on that as well as my other ongoing pieces. One of these pieces includes a collaboration with my good friend, my soul mate Sarah Teer. I’ve never had so much fun writing anything than I have with her, I look forward to doing more beyond this one story with her.

Anyone that’s following me on Twitter will see I’ve grown a massive addiction to it over the last 24 hours, even having small conversations with Billy Burke, Gil Birmingham and Peter Facinelli. Talking with such amazing men really lifts a girls mood – especially when they’re as gorgeous as these men are!

I’d also like everyone to take the time to wish their father’s a happy father’s day! Don’t forget to make them a card or give them a hug. They only get one day to shine a year. ;)

Mwazzies,
-Shantel

Every writer has to begin somewhere, and because of my best friend Sarah, I was convinced to start on Fanfiction.net. Of course, I wasn’t exactly willing to put forth the effort and time to get a single story published on the website, only to have five or six people read it, though she persisted. Going as far as to remind me once a day, and even purposely throw in the sweetest of comments about my writing techniques and written pieces. After a while, I gave in and submitted my first story. The responses were overwhelming, I received many reviews and comments on my first story and for once, I truly felt I accomplished something.

In an effort to get more of my written pieces circulating, I decided to sign up with Twilighted.net, another fan fiction community. I uploaded the very first story I had written as a way to ‘test the water’ so to speak. My first chapter received a few reviews so I decided to add the other thirteen. I didn’t, however, expect an e-mail informing me that my chapters would not be accepted

Apparently, the submission of one chapter for analysis before posting an entire story isn’t enough, for the Mod handling my fan fiction informed me each individual chapter must be added once at a time. Each one staying in the queue for up to two weeks. (At that rate, it would take me 26 weeks to publish my first story.) Sadly, this wasn’t the only issue I seen as unfair.

Upon editing the first chapter that was submitted, I noticed somebody’s name on my story that had no participation in the writing process nor the publishing process. Apparently, the beta’s (those that read the submitted stories before allowing them to be openly published) gain the right to add their name to the final copy, simply my scanning it to insure the rules are being followed. The last time I checked, I didn’t request someone to read my story for any reason whatsoever so why should I be crediting them for doing their job?

After receiving the e-mail stating the two problems above, I proceeded to send another back stating my concern about the issues. The response I got back? My story was denied, after having already been approved. The reason? My use of italic font is ‘confusing’. I used italics specifically to indicate writing that is not my own. It’s in fact a Taylor Swift song that not only plays a large role in the final chapter of the story, but that inspired me to write this particular fan fiction. Those of you that have read my story will see that the italics indicated are far from confusing. I smell conspiracy?

I understand they probably don’t want to start drama over the ridiculous concept of crediting their Beta’s, though is rejecting an already accepted story really the way to go? In continent that gives writers the freedom to express themselves in bolds and italics, is it really necessary to create fake, illogical and immature reasons to get around simple issues?

Mwazzies,
- Shan