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Update from the Lemming - 01/16/12

Journal Entry: Mon Jan 16, 2012, 11:32 AM
Wow. It has been a while since I was here last. *blows the dust from all the flat surfaces.*


Well, as I'm here now, I may as well update you all on the last...six-seven months since my last update.


I finally conquered a year long writers block, just in time to complete National Novel Writers Month (NANOWRIMO) for the third year in a row. No nail-biting race to the finish, or quitting halfway through only to come back from behind for me this time around, no siree bob! I dusted off an old concept of mine, The Myrriddya, nailed down a basic creation myth, and off I went. I have made several attempts in the past to start a Myrriddyon book, some of which can be found in my gallery, but this time, the words flowed, and I enjoyed the writing.


So much so that I needed a map. This became my next project. As I've been enoying writing the Myrriddya story, I needed a world on which it could take place, as a reference for myself more than anything. After doodling a basic handdrawn map, I went to work converting it digitally, and the completed map is now in my gallery.


So what's next for the Lemming? Well, actually finishing Khyrai Heart, the Myrriddya book I started at Nano will be a good idea. However, as I wrote it, I realized that I would need to write at least two prequel books. Now that I have the world established, I'm fairly confident that knocking these books out shouldn't be a problem. I already know how they begin, and end. All I have to do now is fill in the gaps between.


Well, that's pretty much all from me this time around. I'll try to be more diligent updating my journal. Love to all.


Peace And Chicken Grease


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*Lemming-Zack
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United States
Current Residence: St. Paul, MN
Favourite genre of music: Indie/Alternative, Blues
Favourite photographer: My Beautiful Wife Kirsten (AKA MN-Vixen)
Favourite style of art: black and white landscapes, gothic fantasy
Operating System: Mac OSX
MP3 player of choice: Is an I-pod an MP3 Player? I'm still using a CD-Man
Shell of choice: Sea Shells on the Beaches of my homeland of Malta
Wallpaper of choice: chip board....so I can pick at the little bits of wood in it!
Skin of choice: Chicken (fried and coated in the Colonel's secret recipe
Favourite cartoon character: Pepe Le Pew
Personal Quote: America went from Barbarism to decadence without bothering with civilisation in between -Oscar Wilde
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*WriterOfStuff Jan 23, 2012  Professional Writer
Thanks for the :+fav:! :glomp:
I really need to read through your gallery again sometime soon. Am trying to get the mojo back for Good Charlotte Walker (so I can finally finish the blasted thing) and your work always inspires me.

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*Lemming-Zack Feb 1, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
New piece in the gallery that might help you out. I'd love to get your feedback on it. Our styles are so freaking similar...have you noticed that? We should colab on something one day!

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*WriterOfStuff Feb 1, 2012  Professional Writer
Sweet! I have your piece loaded in a separate tab so I can read it when I take my next break. Am currently nomming between edits.

You know... in the vein of collaborations... I would be extremely interested in the idea.
In fact, my partner and I are working on publishing a short story anthology with a few fellow writers. If something like that would tickle your fancy, I'd love to work with you on a piece. Haven't known what to write for it yet and this sounds like it'd be a lot of fun.

If you're interested in details, let me know. But even if this particular anthology doesn't interest you, I'm very open to the possibility of working with you on something.

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*Lemming-Zack Feb 1, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
Is there a theme for the anthology? I've been trying to publish for years, but I've never believed a) my stuff was good enough, b) anyone would be interested in it.

I'd definately be up for either contributing to the anthology, or working on something with you. we should talk in a more private venue. Send me a note and I'll give you my email addy.

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`J-u-d-a-s Jul 6, 2011   Digital Artist
Thank you for the :+fav: :D

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*Lemming-Zack Jul 6, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
you are very welcome. The work is both beautiful and disturbing...two of my favorite things! *L*

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`J-u-d-a-s Jul 6, 2011   Digital Artist
:dance:

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Hello!:iconcookiecakeplz:
Happy early birthday!
Hope you have a good one!


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*Lemming-Zack Jun 7, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks.

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welcome!

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*MagicnaAnavi May 5, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
belated thanks for faving :)

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*Lemming-Zack May 5, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
*L* You are very welcome.

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*OsborneArts Mar 24, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thanks so much for the fav!! It's much appreciated. :)

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*Lemming-Zack Mar 24, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Not a problem. Your masks are absolutely stunning. As a maker of masks myself I would be very interested in knowing your process if you are willing to share. Do you buy and shape your masks, or make them entirely yourself?

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*OsborneArts Mar 24, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Sure, we use vegetable tanned leather, use hand drawn templates, and cut the leather by hand. We have been mostly using dye to color the masks in recent months and then hand shape and coat them. :)

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*Lemming-Zack Apr 4, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Might be interested in commissioning one if you would be willing. What sort of price would I be looking at for soemthing like that. Looking for something roughly the same shape as a phantom of the opera mask (See my gallery for examples)

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~Sake1987 Mar 21, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you for the favorite! ^^

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*Lemming-Zack Mar 21, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
welcome kiddo. I have to like the avengers....I played a great avenger character back in the day. you've heard the story before though.

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~Sake1987 Mar 21, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Thanks.

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thanks for the fav ^^

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