Update on stuff...and things...

Because a lot has been going on.

Since my last post I have finished reading "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin. And I have got to say... it was AH-mazing! At first it was a bit hard to get through because it has been a while since I last read a book in english. Therefore, I had to get used to the structure of the book. Once I had it down everything started going so fast. I was reading over 100 pages a day and before I new of it, I was done. I personally loved all the characters - who's perspective we got to read from - with the exception of Sansa. Omg... she was so annoying throughout the entire book... and Joffrey was such a brat! Everytime he opened his mouth I wanted to punch him. In the face. With a chair... no... with a chainsaw. A plugged-in chainsaw. And it would need to be turned on of course. Can't have him surviving. Anyway! I came to looooove Dany! She is probably my favorite character so far. Especially loved her ending for the 1st book! SO GOOD!

Now that I am done with the first book in "A song of ice and fire" I am watching season 1 of the HBO tv show before reading the 2nd book. This way I will be 100% prepared for "A Clash of Kings" when the time comes to it. So far I... like the tv-show. I am addicted to the opening theme. Again: SO GOOD. But... I think the show is too fast paced compared to the book. I know that is to captivate viewers, but it just goes TOO fast in my opinion. Also certain events happens at completely different times than they do in the book. I was looking forward to the Jon and Tyrion scene, because it was SO GOOD in the book... but in the tv show... I don't know... it fell kinda flat for me. I still like the show and will continue watching it, though.

On Monday I received a package. With two books. "Eleanor and Park" and "Fangirl" by Rainbow Rowell. I started reading and finished "Eleanor and Park" that same day. Park has become my favorite male-book-character. Like ever. He is adorable. Now I am currently 100 pages into "Fangirl" and I'm loving it, can totally relate to Cath. And I love Levi. He's good fun.

Okay so that was my "reading update". Now onto the writing!

I finally finished the 2nd draft of my novel! Yeeees! It's done! 103k went down to 68.707 words. But I am way more happy with this result than the previous. It took way longer than I had originally expected, but now that it is done, I feel so relieved. Now what I need to do is read it aloud to myself to see which sentences needs extra work, and then I have to find beta-readers. The only problem is that I do not trust people. I am so scared giving it to people online... what if they steal the book and publish it under their name?! I know I would win in court, but still... and I cannot trust my friends or family to give feedback, because they are supposed to say good things about it. Then who do I have left? My writing teacher, who is a published author herself. But is she enough? For now... she's all I got... and a few friends who I will force to give me their honest opinion. Or else...

Anyway... so that is what I have been up to. This Friday I am coloring my hair for the first time ever! That is gonna be great...

Keep Calm and Write On.

- Nanna. 

First Impressions: "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

So I am officially crazy for starting this giant book. On top of its lenght I am also reading it in english, which - if you don't know - is not my primary language. But I'm doing it anyway. There are certain books that I want to read in the language they were intended for, and "A Song of Ice and Fire" is one of those series. 

I am currently about 100 pages into the book, (I'm about to read form Tyrion's POV for the 2nd time) and I am loving it! 

I have to say that the prologue was really confusing, but beside that I have been able to follow along quiet well. I love how many POVs were are introduced to, my favorite characters so far is Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Eddard Stark and Dany (her name is weird, so just go with it). 

Jon - I love him because he is different. He is not like his over siblings. He is a bastard. And I felt sorry for him within the first chapter from his POV. How he got drunk and almost cried at the dinner... oh! The feels!! And then what Tyrion sad to him! I was actually this close to crying when Catelyn said "It should have been you".... OH more feels!! I can't wait to see where his road takes him... he is after all going to the wall.

Tyrion - do I have to explain? He is a dwarf, who is probably the funniest person in the freaking book. And again, what he said to Jon... oh the feels! He is so smart and I love that! 

Eddard - I just find his storyline really interesting. And he is a great character. Shouldn't have to say much more.

Dany - See this one I am confused about... I did not like her first chapter, but her second I really enjoyed... however I tend to forget that she is only 13 years old... I guess she did have to grow up pretty early...

The characters are really what drives me in the book, as well as the setting. I love how it's about sword fighting and not magic! I've gotten kinda tired of mages... (says the aspiring author who is currently outlining a story with magic as a central plot device...)

so yeah... awesome setting + awesome characters = I will read it. 

Keep Calm and Write On.

- Nanna.