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DanielBlanchette

Name Daniel Blanchette
Location Ticonderoga, New York
Birthday Nov 29
Member Since Nov 14, 2010
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I write first, then make corrections later.

Hello! Sorry for the enthusiasm. You're welcome for the enthusiasm? The enthusiasm is there. 

So I guess I'll get right down to it. 

I guess you could say I'm a fan of writing. Reading is pretty great, too. I mostly just sit at home and play guitar, though (notice how I only have about five chapters per story?). 

Inconsistency is kind of my thing. No, really. It is. It may be a horrible, horrible thing, but it's still my thing. 

I generally am indifferent to society, and couldn't tell you five percent of the musicians in mainstream circulation.

I can be a bit of a potty mouth. Like, I really, really think cursing is quite the thing. das jus me n imma do muh thang. Never let me do that again. That is such an eyesore.

The genre I've read most would probably be post-apocalyptic dystopian science-fiction, and I've written two stories in the genre. My favorite genre is surely a mix between folklore and urban fantasy. I have one story in that genre.

I highly appreciate good grammar, and I'm not saying I'm the greatest writer alive. I certainly am not the best with grammar. I've got quite a firm grip, though. But I will make silly errors all the time. Pointing them out would be nice of you!

I have a yellow labrador retriever named Riley. He is eight years old. He is a puppy. I guess this is as good a place any to inform you I am eighteen years of age.

I've already mentioned I play guitar. On top of that, I play ukulele, piano, and my favorite instrument is my voice. Not because I'm particularly great at singing, but because it just lets me scream things melodically. It doesn't let me express emotions. What are those?

Finally, I'm really not as indecent as I seem. Just... keep your stupidity at bay. Because I can be.

Works

The Unofficial, Elastic, Probably Wrong Guide to Writing Prose Fiction

The Unofficial, Elastic, Probably Wrong Guide to Writing Prose Fiction

2 parts / 1 page, updated Jun 19, 2012G
I may not be a craggy, brilliant, learned old scholar scrawling his ingenious thoughts and ideologies with a weighted feather pen, but I can... read more
88 reads votes 3 comments 2
Bill of Wrongs (Completely Revised)

Bill of Wrongs (Completely Revised)

4 parts / 13 pages, updated Jun 18, 2012RPictures
Bill Lukas was a phenomenal lawyer by all standards. He had a wonderful wife and a beautiful home near downtown Denver, Colorado. When a masked man—by th... read more
534 reads votes 42 comments 48
The Lizard of Pause

The Lizard of Pause

2 pages, updated Jun 13, 2012R
Ivan Buckweed was a tiny man living in a small house in a little town in a big world. When a massive earthquake sent he and his three odd "friends"—Georgia, ... read more
57 reads votes 5 comments 5
Fantasy and Science-Fiction (and One Mystery) Reviews

Fantasy and Science-Fiction (and One Mystery) Reviews

10 parts / 3 pages, updated Jun 11, 2012PG-13
Here is where Daniel will review things; things that deserve to be reviewed. Or possibly do not deserve to be reviewed. Regardless, I am review... read more
362 reads votes 1 comments 5
Vicious World - The Fist and the Eagle

Vicious World - The Fist and the Eagle

5 parts / 8 pages, updated May 10, 2012PG-13
While Doug and Mollie are still young and scared children hiding in their bunker, we follow the story of Mike Saders and a peddie called Danger Willia... read more
42 reads votes 0 comments 0
Vicious World

Vicious World

7 parts / 11 pages, updated Jan 26, 2011PG-13
Survival takes on a whole new meaning. Follow Doug Tanner and his sister, Mollie, on their journey to find their kidnapped mother. Learn what New York City will look like afte... read more
1,219 reads votes 34 comments 38
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DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

10 months ago
@KaylaKeifer Si, si.
KaylaKeifer
KaylaKeifer

10 months ago
Ah, I see. Well, there is still that possibility that we could get along! 
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

10 months ago
@KaylaKeifer It's not that I'm not into mainstream bands—it's just most of them really, really suck. There are a few reputable musicians in the mainstream (they aren't anymore, but they were at one point; Jason Mraz, The Fratellis, Jack Johnson, a couple others). But yes, I play guitar and stuff. So sure, perhaps we shall get along well!
KaylaKeifer
KaylaKeifer

11 months ago
Just read that you play the guitar and are not into mainstream bands. So I thought we'd get along great! :) 
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

11 months ago
Alright, well, chapter four is up in Bill of Wrongs. But I think I may extend on it.
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

11 months ago
If you want a wacky Wizard of Oz parody, look no further than Lizard of Pause! The first chapter is up, but it is not complete. Just wanted to let you guys know I had that in the works!
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

11 months ago
The new chapter needs a bit of editing, but it's up!
ThatGirlintheGrey
ThatGirlintheGr...

11 months ago
@DanielBlanchette I can't thank you enough :)
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

11 months ago
Wow. As I look back at my older works, I see just how much I've learned about writing.
DanielBlanchette
DanielBlanchett...

11 months ago
So I don't end up getting slaughtered on here, I need to say this: There is a lot of cursing in the revised Bill of Wrongs, as well as racism from a specific person. That is generally short-lived, though. The cursing is almost a constant, but it gives the characters that do more personality when you give them each their own language and code of ethics. Don't worry, I won't barrage you guys with f-bombs or racism. It isn't me talking, it's my characters, just want you all to remember that!

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