More mafia AU…

this is supposed to be really intense and like.. scary? but my handwriting and generally soft, cute style just… idk… it’s not as effective as it should be. :);;; 

Scrivener screencaps for two of my books-in-progress. This software is totally worth it. I just add scenes on the left, and then compile/export the whole book in manuscript format.

10 people I want to get to know better

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Name: Melissa (I answer to Gab and Kat, too)

Time/Date: 12:22 AM on July 14th, 2015

Average hours of sleep: 3-4 lately. 6 if I’m VERY lucky.

Birthday: August 28th

Gender: Female

Sexual orientation: Demi demi demi demi

Height: 5’6"

One place that makes me happy: DISNEYLAND

How many blankets I sleep with: Aaaah, I have four blankets on the bed right now! It’s almost perfect. 

What am I wearing: Very worn jeans, a lavender ladies’ t-shirt, and socks

Phrases I use the most: “Oh man!” “Hella!” “OMG” 

Last book I read: I’m reading Orson Scott Card’s Characters & Perspective and Maureen Johnson’s Suite Scarlett atm. 

Last movie I watched: Predator, I think. No wait, it was JAWS!!!!

Last music I bought: That I bought? I use google music, so I just pay a monthly subscription fee to support my flights of fancy. Lately, I’ve been on a The Mamas and the Papas kick. I used an audible credit to buy The Bourne Identity and Jurassic Park audiobooks, though; does that count?

Last thing I googled: “colin ford icons” *buries face in hands*

Last thing I said to a family member: “we should watch fury road again some time soon”

Favorite movies: Jurassic Park, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Moulin Rouge, Princess Bride, A Christmas Story, etc. etc. etc.

Favorite beverage: I’m very fond of iced tea. And vanilla coke. I mostly drink water, though.

Favorite food: Curry rice. Or tacos. One of the two. 

Favorite color: I – uh … that depends on what it’s needed for. 🙁 

Dream vacation: Di..sneyland…? :D;;;

Dream wedding: My wedding was on a super budget and really the only thing that I got that I wanted was the groom. Which is really the most important part. Still, though, if we get the chance to renew our vows… it’s gonna be one hella awesome party. 

Dream job: AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR who teaches at conferences and libraries and things T____T; wah  (though I still LOVEEEEEE my day job omg it’s so awesome)

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