Stuck

Okay. I'm admitting to everyone who reads this blog(if anyone does?) that I am officially stuck. I have been somewhat stuck for quite some time, but, I am now completely drained of any ideas whatsoever for Alastria. It has such great potential to become a decent novel, but I just don't think I can bring it to its full glory any time soon.
I don't have any plans to give up on my challenge. No, I still plan on having a novel finished by the end of the year. I'm just not so sure that that novel is going to be Alastria.
I think my first complete novel should be one I'm more comfortable writing... Something that comes a little more naturally to me. As much as I love fantasy, I've never been too good at writing it...
Earlier today I decided to start a side story, something I can work on when I'm stuck on Alastria. However, seeing as how it's only been a few hours and I already have more ideas for it than I have in five years for Alastria, I'm considering making it my challenge novel.
This one takes place in the future, basically during apocalyptic times... I can't say a whole lot right now, but trust that it's going to be full of action, kick-butt weapons and maybe a hot, hardcore chick or two. (;

Anyhow, I haven't completely decided to switch yet... I'll sleep on it and let you guys know within the next couple of days.

Also, a big shout-out to all my friends who have been in support of my writing- you know who you are. (;

~xHx~

Dreams and Knowledge

Alastria is coming along quite nicely. Not as quickly as some other stories I've written in the past, but I think it has to do with me putting a lot more effort into it. I'm really going for something top-notch here. Possibly, in the best dreams I can conjure, best-seller worthy. (:
I hope to God I can make that dream happen...

She had always dreamt of this day... Always imagined how amazing it would seem, could always feel the joy of finally learning what was real and what was simply fantasy. As they say, knowledge is power. And she knew there was no greater knowledge than the discernment between truth and lies. The greatest knowledge could only bring the greatest power, she had thought. Funny how dreams and real life are always so completely opposite...

~xHx~