"Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia." E.L. Doctorow

"Lord of the Flies is a very serious book that has to be introduced seriously. The danger of such an introduction is that it may suggest that the book is stodgy. It is not. It is written with taste and liveliness, the talk is natural, the descriptions of scenery enchanting. It is certainly not a comforting book. But it may help a few grownups to be less complacent and more compassionate, to support Ralph, respect Piggy, control Jack, and lighten a little the darkness of man's heart. At the present moment (if I may speak personally) it is respect for Piggy that seems most needed. I do not find it in our leaders." E.M. Forster, Cambridge, 1962

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Headstone in Ireland

Short Intro: Uni student, currently studying Counseling and English literature. I also paint, read everything I can get my hands on, and record every inane, consuming story idea that comes to mind. Be warned, I have an odd sense of humor... a learned optimist... and quite stubborn. If you'd like to chat, just message me, I'm always open to meeting new people!

Books: The Fool's Tale, Pillars of the Earth, The Once and Future King, Shakespeare (Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew in particular), Sherlock Holmes, Night Circus, Lord of the Flies, Emma, Grimm's Fairy Tales, The Thirteenth Tale, I Mona Lisa, Tale of Two Cities, The Beautiful and Damned, Great Gatsby, As I Lay Dying, Portrait of a Lady, Sings the Nightbird, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Pride and Prejudice, Ophelia, Water for Elephants, Troy, The Last Unicorn, The Hobbit, Iliad, and more...

Note on Updating: I cannot promise a specific date for when the next chapter will be submitted. At the moment, I am horrendously busy with life as it continues to throw nasty surprises. I apologize for the wait. I send my love out to anyone that has left me a review!