Hi everybody! I'm super new to WotF and the forum. QT 2 was my first entry and I've been lurking around the forum since I discovered the contest back in March. Actually I didn't discover the forum until after I subbed, but I was super glad when I did! You guys seem like an interesting and very welcoming bunch and I can't wait to interact with you all instead of just stalking the forum like a ghost.
I've been writing most of my life. Nothing big, just fun little stuff because I simply love writing. I love words in general. The structures, the history, all of it. I think I started writing because I loved reading so much. When I was a toddler I'd grab the junk mail and pretend to read it, making up my own stories!

My favorite genres in general are SciFi and fantasy (obviously, while else would I enter this contest? :]). I was raised on Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. I also had a super overactive imagination, I find that helps encourage a love of reading/writing.
I actually didn't find WotF on my own. I was working on a story just for kicks and sent it to a friend that happens to be a talented writer herself. She loved it so much she demanded I finish right away and started sending me links to different writing contests. (What a great friend am I right? lol) Anywho, this is the contest I settled on and I'm so glad I did! I really like the community feel this forum gives to contest entrants.
I like typing in paragraphs in case you haven't caught on. I simply cannot help myself. It's becoming a serious problem as it encourages my wordiness.

(I love emojis/smilies in case you missed that too

) Some things can't be helped I suppose. :)
Now that I've come to the end of my introduction spiel, I must apologize for the long read! I try to keep things short, but, well, like I said above I am wordy. I look forward to getting to know everyone and having everyone get to know me. :)
Best of luck to everyone still in the running for quarter 2 (v. 34),
Rae