Name: Princess Of Japanese Anime (P.O.J.A)

Age: when did I hit thirty?

Hobbies: most sports, watching T.V, reading novels, comics and manga, surfing the net, playing video games on my console (PS/ Xbox), writing stories, listening to/playing music, going out with friends...normal stuff. Oh right...how could I forget my avid love for anime?

Fav anime: The list is quite long as I've watched my fair share of series over the umpteen years, but my top shows are definitely Rurouni Kenshin/Samurai X, Inuyasha, Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Teen Titans, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: Legend of Korra, Cowboy Bebop, Death note, School Rumble, Ouran High School Host Club, Sakura Card Captors, Tokyo Mew Mew/Mew Mew Power, Hellsing, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Full Metal Panic (including Fumoffu) and Blood Plus.

Fav video games: Tekken (I-V), Soul Caliber (II-IV), Kingdom Hearts (I-II), Final Fantasy (I-XII), God of War (I-III), Tomb Raider series, Need for Speed, Gran Turismo.

Fav comic book universe: I'm a Marvel fan, period. Justice League, Justice League Unlimited and Young Justice however, have won over my heart, so you will find me giving credit to DC titles as well. However, my favourite comics have always been those of Marvel characters, so personal bias swings there from time to time.

About me: I'm your typical adult with the heart of a child who still enjoys watching anime and cartoons, and no matter how old I get, the Japanese sub-culture will always have a place in my heart. I hail from the Caribbean, Trinidad to be more precise, but thanks to the joy of cable television and the internet I'm quite familiar with North American broadcasting and that sub-culture. Many of my stories will have references along those lines for international standards' sake. However, being a former British territory, my spelling and vocabulary would consist of more "British-English" than "American-English" words.

Personal update: Prior to writing this, the last time I updated my profile was July 2015. So here's a brief recap of my life up until then.

- Completed my Master's Degree in Nagasaki University, Japan (2015-2017). It was probably one of the most stressful times of my life, where I battled a lot of loneliness and depression, but I overcame it stronger than ever. Truly a learning, growing experience in my life.

- Became an English teacher in a small town of Nakatsu City, Oita, Japan (2017-2019). This was probably one of the most culturally enlightening periods of my life that I am forever grateful for. Many new friendships made (and maintained), many life lessons learned, so many wonderful memories. I miss my kids a lot.

- Got married (2018-present). I met my now-husband in Japan actually, and surprise-not-so-surprising, he's American lol. We've spent most of our time there long distance, so it's crazy and wonderful to be living together now. I love travelling with him a lot, and he will definitely inspire more of my romantic stories because in some ways he is my favourite male character archetype haha!

- Moved to America (2019-present). Lots of adjusting, bit of a culture shock, but I'm getting there.

Over the years, particularly during my Bachelor degree studies, I realized I've lost touch with a lot of stories that I've written due to time constraints, etc. I re-read a few of them, and not only has my style drastically changed, but my views on the overall plot of many of those fics have matured. So please note that over time I will make the effort to not only complete those unfinished stories, but edit a few of them to suit my writing as of now. I wish I could revert back to my juvenile days of story telling, but that's not how maturity works, so please forgive me readers for the changes that some of my earlier stories will experience.

My inspiration for writing draws from almost anything, but music is definitely my biggest muse. Serenity's Ghost, my new beta, RL friend and "sister-from-another-mother", always has a means of sending me great songs and ideas to bounce off with when writer's block knocks me in the noggin. You will note many of my recent A/N thanking her, and honestly so because she's helped me produced many of my favourite pieces to share with you guys. She is also an amazing author in her own right, so please show her writing some love, especially if you're a Young Justice fan. Another commendation must go to Most Unlikely Angel; she was the one to introduce me to this site almost 14 years ago, and she was also my beta during that time. Feel free to utilize her expertise; she is good at what she does and she'll be honest about whether she has the time or not to handle more intricate stories.

I hope you enjoy what the older P.O.J.A has to offer. Not only do I live for writing on this site, but I love reading and sharing the greatness of others. Be sure that you will receive a hearty review from me if I get hold of your story, and criticism is always constructive. Remember folks, reviews help authors grow, so they are always welcomed with my stories.

Bye for now!

STORIES TO COME (2014-(??) Projects)

Sex, lies and...Ramen? (Naruto): Romance/Comedy. Rated T. Summary: Can you keep a secret? First Naru/Sasu shounen-ai; other pairings included (such as my fav Kaka/Saku)

In Your Arms (YGO fic): Final installment to my three-shot series: "Wake up Alone" and "She has no Time". Serenity/Seto Kaiba pairing.

FICS TO RE-EDIT

The Lies He Told Me (Inuyasha)

Touched By an Angel, Kissed by a Rose (Tekken)

Captive Love (Inuyasha)