Month of May, 2007

Don't Be Afraid Anymore

Author's Note: Another random poem, out to anyone who feels scared and alone right now...

Don't Be Afraid Anymore
By Kiowa

Don't be afraid
I'm here with my
arms open to build you

Your Life

Author's Note: I dunno who I was talking about in this poem, but, whatever... I was bored...

Your Life
By Kiowa

As life passes you by
you begin to wonder
how much time you

The Music Takes Control

Author's Note: i was eating in a restraunt with my mom, dad and grandparents when this song I really like comes on and I start singing with it and they all look at me like I'm going crazy cuz im SINGI

Prologue~Midnight Scroll

Author's Note: Comments appreciated!

Queen Petulia sat on her throne, deep in thought. She had to know: was the Dream God tricking her? Or was a Midnight Scroll necessary?

Night

The day has melted
And the sun sunk

The moon comes out of hiding
With her army of stars

Steady your breath
The darkness wraps around you

The Unknow might grab you
But do not be scared

The Keys to the Kindgom Series

Author: 
Garth Nix
Rating: 
5

Yet another book as good as Harry Potter!
Here's a note: The first part of the first book is very, very, very BORING but just force yourself on, okay?

Moonlight Ink.Prologue: Midnight Tears and a ferret named Regal

The pool stood before him. It was so close he could feel the pearly light radiating off it. He hated light. It illuminated his features. He looked like an overgrown civet but with matted tan fur.

Tip #4

Villians are the hardest characters to create, there is no question.

First you have to decide what kind of villian you want. There are four basic villians.

Fireworks

Author's Note: The last poem that I wrote Saturday night late up in my bed...

Fireworks
By Kiowa

Watch them fly bright,
those Fireworks.

Hear them go boom,
those Fireworks.

I'm So Anxious

Author's Note: I wrote this Saturday, also, before I went to meet Rocco to go to the baseball game with him and his family. It was a lot of fun, I'll tell you that. We cuddled a lot, too. :)

Red, White & Blue

Author's Note: I wrote this poem on Saturday, but I suppose it's a good Memorial Day poem, too.

Red, White & Blue
By Kiowa

Red white and blue
the colors of
Liberty.

Red, white and blue

Run To Home

Author's Note: I wrote this as I watched my lil' couz play her softball game.

Run To Home
By Kiowa

See the ball fly
as it comes out
of your hand.

See the ball fly
as it comes

What Do You Think?

Author's Note: I wrote this poem this past Saturday as I listened to to song, "Jesus Freak"...

What Do You Think?
By Kiowa

What would you think
if I told you that
I had a best friend

Fly by Night, Fly by Day: The Adventures of a Dragon Girl, Chapter six

The group of Mythacals stood in stunned silence. "Well, she seems fine, now run along!" said Seriiat nervously. "What do you mean, she'a fine!" yelled Miguel, rattled by something for once.

Warriors (There are three series)

Author: 
Erin Hunter
Rating: 
5

Hands down, I LOVE these books. They are just as good as Harry Potter (most of you are think how but you just have to read on).

Contest Story

I blearily opened my eyes and stretched. Sunlight streamed through the window and I watched as two squirrels quarreled, no doubt over a nut, on the branch of our nearby willow tree.

A Tidbit of a Story (Seventeen Paper Stars)

Seventeen paper stars. Two freshwater pearls. One postcard from Corpus Christi. Three silver rings. And one pocketknife. These are the contents of Mari's Star Box.

A Mango-Shaped Space

Author: 
Wendy Mass
Rating: 
5

I LOVED this book. It was one of my favorites. It is funny and sad, and the main girl sees colors when she hears sounds. it is a great book and a bit of a page turner.

Acid Rain, Chapter One: The School

Wednesday, June 1st of 3013 starts out a very humid summer morning. I get up at 4:00 a.m. for school. I attend the School For Literary Challenged Teens.

Tip #3

The hardest thing about creating a character, is making them seem real.
For instance, if your character is too perfect, your readers will get bored.

Lord Barthomell: Chapter 11

11

Buckeye lay on a stretcher in the infirmary after a failed assassination attempt by Fillust.

Ana: Assasin of the Mafia, Chapter 6

Just keep your eyes open, she coached herself. Keep...Eyes..Open.

Boyfriends

Boyfriends are
weird, odd, gross
hyper, cute, funny.
But that's why we like them.

They try and fail.
They fail and try.
But they can never
impress us.
But that's why we like them.

What's the Point? - Poem

*Just a little poem I thought up the other day. It's short, and I might add another verse or so, if I happen to think of some more. But I like it for now, at least.*

What's the point of honey

Rap-Rap- What Was Your Name Again?

Things started off normaly, poor wood-cutter, picky wife, evil witch. You know the story. So I get locked in a Tower. Which, by the way, is in a GREAT location.

Jessica & Dean <3 (LOST in Fravania) Chapter 2

Chapter 2 : The Discovery

Double Identity

Author: 
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Rating: 
5

This a chilling but excellent novel about a girl named Bethany who's parents leave her with some aunt she doesn't know.

Lizzy and the Viola of No (Chapter 4)

The next day, Lizzy walked down to the library with her allowance in hand. Since she and Mom didn't have a computer, when she needed it she had to use the library ones.

Tip #2

Writers Block. The two words that every author dreads. Here are someways to beat the block.

Tip #1

Names are very hard to make up, here is a foolproof way to make-up your own!

Take a name you like, but is kind of normal. Then tweak it.

I Dream With Nature

Author's Note: When I wrote this, I was actually inside a crowded classroom. I wished I was outside dreaming, but instead I was stuck in an old, boring classroom...

I Dream With Nature

We're All Gunna Die Someday Soon

Author's Note: Though the title seems like this would be a sucky put-down poem, its actually a really good builder-up poem.

Dreams Give Me Everything

Author's Note: Wrote this last night. Rocco and I were having a conversation about our dreams and wishes a few days ago, I was inspired to write this...

Dreams Give Me Everything
By Kiowa

Jessica and Dean <3 (LOST in Fravania)

[Chapter One: The Meeting]

Lizzy and the Viola of No (Chapter 3)

Lizzy was discouraged. Besides the fact that the suspect was a woman, she had no clues.
"Do you know anybody-ANYBODY- who would take the viola?" asked Lizzy for the millionth time.

Notice to All Readers of my Stories

Dear Greatly Appreciated Readers,

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

Author: 
Jeanne Birdsall
Rating: 
5

I'm only on page thirty, but I am quite enjoying this book. It is super funny and well written. Pick up a copy today!

Lucky Stars

Author: 
Lucy Frank
Rating: 
5

Acctually, this book deserves more of a 10 than a 5...

Steinfry Chapter 5

"WHY," yelled Steinfry,"DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO MEAN?"

Rotten Pen

Ms. Gren was the most rotten, most horibble, teacher in the school. The state. The country. No, all the kids thought she was the most rotten and horibble teacher in the world.

Stupid Boy~! by Hummingbird

okay people, this story is not by me, but one of my friends. So... here we go!

The Day My Butt went Psycho!

Author: 
Andy Griffiths
Rating: 
3

one of my friends made me read this book. Its kind of weird, but its hilarious. Its about the world of butts and how they want and try to take over the world.

Monstrosoville: Building 1, The Scull Salon

In Monstrosoville, there is a building called The Scull Salon. It is 5 million stories tall, and it really scrapes the sky. If you go to the top, you will see scrape markings on the sky.

That Summer chp. #7

CHP. #7
MONSTER MORGAN!

So the "gang" jumped in Greg's bright red convertible and headed off to Sunset Beach.

The Da Vinci Code

Author: 
Dan Brown
Rating: 
4

The Da Vinci Code is an amazing book which was a world phenomenon and was on bestseller lists for more than a year.

The TRUTH about Cinderella!

"They always make me clean, clean, clean!"
Well, Cinderella's mean, mean, mean!
She just HAD to get the golden crown.
When i think how she didn't deserve it,
I frown.

Once A Ship

Once a Ship

There once was a ship put to sea,
With forty-two sailors including me,
We started when the sky was blue,
And there was only sailing to do.

Clam blue water was all we saw,

Jerome the Gnome: Chapter One (Starting the Day in Belahae)

Warm, clear sunlight streamed through the dusty window of a small cottage in the alps of Belahae. It was the only hut in all the mountains.

Do You...?

Author's Note: Another self-questioning poem...

Do You…?
By Kiowa

Do you run and hide
When hate comes your way?

Do you run and hide
When love finds its way?

Angels & Demons

Author's Note: I don't really like this one, but I was on a lil' "angel vs demon" rampage,so i just let my mind go free...

Angels & Demons
By Kiowa

Looking for angels
Can be a fun hobby.

Perfectionest

A perfectionest is a failer
A perfect person they are not
They brag and lie
and love to spread rumors
A perfect person they are not
They fail to see the light in life
They only see perfection

Ana, Assasin of the Mafia; Chapter 5

Ana licked her lips and glanced behind her left shoulder nervously, scanning the road. It was about 1 and a half hours since she first started out, and she was probably already being tracked.

Uglies/Pretties/ Specials

Author: 
Scott Westerfeld
Rating: 
5

In the future, everyone is "ugly" until your sixteenth birthday. Then you get an extreme makeover and become "pretty". Tally Youngblood can't wait till that day, until her best friend dissapears.

Monstrosoville: Prologue

In a city far, far away were a jumble of horrible, horrible, places. This city is called Monstrosoville.

Are You...?

Autor's Note; My VERY LAST worry-poem!! muwahahahaaaa

Are You…?
By Kiowa

Are you really
My angel?

Are you really
The one that
I need?

Are you really
My savior?

Are you really

Thoughts...

Author's Note: Random poem, I was up in my room and bored...

Thoughts…
By Kiowa

Kneeling alone
In my bedroom
The music pounds
In my head.

I feel
A presence that
I know as

Don't You See Her...?

Author's Note: I was feling "emo" againg today, dressed in black its hard not too. Got bored, so I wrote a depressing poem. Not about me, just about anyone who feels this way, I guess...

Feliz Volando

Happily sitting on a couch was somebody named Feliz Aviador del Espacio, which means "Happy Flyer of Space" in Spanish. Feliz was reading a book.

The Princess and the Peasant: Prologue

Lodaless, Set of the Seventh Sun

Chapter 4: Victory! by Hummingbird

Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
Cherry screamed. Of course nobody heard her. She was just a Hershey Kiss after all.
Then suddenly, a friend walked over and said,"Hey bob, do you want to sit with me for lunch?"

Alex Rider series

Author: 
Anthony Horowitz
Rating: 
5

the series include:

Stormbreaker
Point Blank
Skeleton Key
Eagle Strike
Scorpia
Ark Angel

Fly by Night, Fly by Day: The Adventures of a Dragon Girl, Chapter five.

After a brief "discusion" the group moved toward the house of Seriiat. He lived in a large, sinister looking house at the top of a hill. There was a small town at the foot of the hill.

Ana, Assasin of the Mafia; Chapter 4

Ana thought about what to do. She wasn't supposed to keep the guy hostage. NO QUARTER GIVEN, the teacher used to say. WHE YOU ARE ON AN ASSIGNMENT, SHOW NO MERCY.

Ho Hum: A Bored Girl Named Tess; 3

Tess - (breath) - was- (just-one-more-step) - a - (keep - going) - complete and utter - (breath)- fool.

The Stupidest Things I've Ever Done.

10. Eatan corn in front of my relitives.

9. Acted out scenes from 'The Iliad' in plain view.

8. Brushed teeth then drank grape juice.

7. Broke a bench.

The Abby Hayes Series

Author: 
Anne Mazer
Rating: 
5

I love these books! Yes, they are very short but they're awesome!!
Abby Has a cat named T-Jeff(short for thomas jefferson!!)

The Big White Thing: Chapter 2, The Unlocked Door

Frederick ran as fast as he could around the corner away from Henkleflitch, but then out of the shadows came another bad guy, who shouted,"I AM FRENCKLEHITCH, BEWARE!"

Ana, Assasin of the Mafia; Chapter 3

Ana was preparing, getting herself ready as she had done quite a few times before.

Do You Feel Stupid?

Autho's Note: One of my friends yesterday was saying she felt so stupid.

Do You Feel Stupid?
By Kiowa

Do you feel stupid
When they glare down at you?

Do you feel useless

When Jesus Comes

Author's Note: We talked about the day Jesus comes down to earth last night, also.

When Jesus Comes?
By Paige D.

When He comes
We will be saved,
We will be brought
Into the skies.

My Angel, Your Angel

Author's Note: We were talking about angels last night.

My Angel, Your Angel
By Paige D.

My angel is here
He’s with me
Right now.

My angel loves me
He’s with me
Right now.

My Home

Author's Note: Church is my home.

My Home
By Paige D.

The boys run around,
They’re crazy,
So crazy.

The music is blasting,
It’s loud,
So loud.

This is my home

Come To The Party

Author's Note: I wrote this last night while I was at church. I love that place.

Come To The Party
By Kiowa

Come on in
Let’s party tonight.
The doors are open
So come on in.

Maybe Here With You

Note: This is really a song with out the chorus. sounds good with guitar

this wasn't how I pictured it,
Not you just me alone.
I figured I'd rot in this pit,
Surrounded by these bones.

Fly by Night, Fly by Day: The Adventures of a Dragon Girl, Chapter four

"Can we stop now?" whined Miguel. "I'm bushed." He had been complaing the whole way, and Vanessa could stand it no longer. "How can you sound so relaxed after what just happened!?" she cried.

Max the Cocker Spaniel

Author's Note: This is dedicated to my schnauzer Greta, who I hope I never have to give away!

So Tired...

Author's Note: Also wrote this one after school...

So Tired
By Kiowa

So tired
The world is
Fading from my eyes.

So tired
I wish to
Fall asleep in your arms.

But you’re

Can You...?

Author's Note: Wrote this one after school, i was kinda feeling a lil' depressed/emo...

Can You…?
By Kiowa

Can you hear me calling,
I’m crying here alone.
Can you hear me yelling,

Love Me Forever

Author's Note: A small and short, but sweet poem, in my mind, anyways. lolz

Love Me Forever
By Kiowa

I don’t want
To put pressure
On you.
I don’t want
For you to take
My pain.

I'm Needing Your Love

Author's Note: Wrote this after testing today. Ugh, so boring, but I really like how this one came out. Kind of inspired by Skillet's song, Whispers In The Dark...

I’m Needing Your Love

The Big White Thing: Chapter 1, Captured by a Bad Guy

Frederick raced to the door and got his coat on. He opened and closed the door, forgeting to lock it.

Notice to all who have been reading my story.

The handwriting on the Fly by Day, Fly by Night, has become unreadable. Will continue writing, but wiil make it current. Thank you for your time!

Ho Hum; A Bored Girl Named Tess, 2

Tess blinked and shook her head. She then rubbed her eyes in a futile effort to get the sand out and squinted into the distance. Yup, the tent (or whatever it was) was still there.

Avalon High

Author: 
Meg Cabot
Rating: 
4

What can I say?

Ho Hum; A Bored Girl Named Tess: 1

There was once a girl who was so amazingly and fantastically bored every single day. She just didn't have anything to do.

The Big White Thing: Prologue, The Rain Went Away

It was a dark, rainy day. Frederick Parsler looked out the window. Nothing but blackness. Then, BOOM!

Fire Knight: Chapter One

Chapter One: In Which Jonea has a Royal Guest and a Very Unpleasant Surprise

“Jonea! Come here this instant! I need to talk to you!”

Fire Knight: Prologue

Prologue

Steinfry Chapter 4

Steinfry changed back to himself and went to the door. He opened it and there stood the woman in his dream. The mirror giver.
"MOM! DAD! IT'S THE MIRROR GIVER!"Steinfry yelled.

Snow White

Once upon a time thier was an incredibly beautiful queen. She was flawless in every way except that her beauty came first in all things. She had only one daughter, called Snow White.

Two Short Poems

Author's Note: Wrote them about 5 nights ago...

Wrong Turn
By Kiowa

We thought it had gotten better
Maybe we were wrong.
She came to me complaining
And looking very scared.

"The Unlikely Hero" Chapter 1

Poseidon sat on the marble steps in front of his clay house on the sandy beaches of the crusade mountains..

Lift Up Your Head

Author's Note: Another random poem that I cam up with today. I like this one a lot...

Lift Your Head Up
By Kiowa

You’re lying flat,
Flat out on the floor.
You’re lying flat

The Most Obnoxious Things A Sibling's Ever Done

Eaten the first chapter book I read at age six. 200 pages of memories down the drain. . .

Pulled down their pants and peed in public.

Use my library key-tag to play dress-up with.

Fly by Night, Fly by Day : The Adventures of a Dragon Girl, Chapter three

The group made their way toward the area were Vanessa said the signal was strongest. They had not been searching long when they heard a faint voice. "Guys, I'm over here." "Sara!" cried Hilary.

Cinderella: A different version of Cinderella

Once upon a time there was a dark and evil kingdom. This kingdom was full of es, wizards, trolls, and all sorts of other magical creatures.

Cinderella: A different version of Cinderella

Once upon a time there was a dark and evil kingdom. This kingdom was full of es, wizards, trolls, and all sorts of other magical creatures.

Ana, Assasin of the Mafia; Chapter 2

Ana woke up, blinking her eyes blearily, then picked up the clock perched on the bedside table, squinting to see the numbers. 3: 04, the numbers flashed red.

Life in the Crisper : A very punny love story

There was once a lovesick cucumber. The object of her affections was a tomato. Everyone thought that the cucumber would eventually give up. Until that fateful day. . . . . . .

Will This...?

Author's Note: I love him so much, it's hard to believe that he may ever want to leave me, or that I may ever want to leave him. We fit together so well, we complete each other.

Eragon and Eldest

Author: 
Christopher Paolini
Rating: 
5

This book is all that you need to survive. It has everything, dragons, elves, dwarfs. And at least three fictional languages. It is about a farm lad named Eragon who becomes a Dragon Rider.

World of Dreams (Chapter Two: Gems on the Beach)

I was still not fully recovered after my traumatic incident, but a newspaper headline I saw caught my attention and excitement:

AN INTERNATIONAL FRENZY!

World of Dreams (Chapter One: The Whales)

Author's Note: A very odd dream came to me last night. It consisted of four parts. This is the first.

"An Unlikely Hero" Prologue

His name is known throughout the world. He is a hero. But it wasn't always like that. In fact most people saw see him as a failure and someone that wouldn't dream of becoming a hero.

Mirror Mirror

Author: 
Uknown
Rating: 
5

This book is creepy in a good way and totally random! Need an abstract mind to comprehend,which I have!

Edge Chronicles

Author: 
Paul Stewart/Chris Riddle
Rating: 
5

This is a series littered with prequels and sequels. It has everything a fiction fan could want, and if you like pirates you'll like this. Pirates with sky ships!

Chapter one- Apple

Birds chirped, forming a song so sweet and pure. The tune dipped and soared. I sat up on my bed, still weary from sleep, and gazed out the window in search of any birds.