Monday, October 3, 2011
Poems
So when I get my grades and such, I am planning on posting my poems on here from class. Well, technically I have one poem graded, but the teacher would like some more revisions done, and gave some tips. I think I'll wait for the end of midterms to post them here for your enjoyment so you see I am actually writing.
Monday, April 18, 2011
New Radiance Prologue Teaser
So, this morning between sleeping and wakefulness, this came to me, a retake on my old prologue for Radiance. Aaah, FINALLY, inspiration!
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"Many, many years ago, when the world was new, and the colors were vibrant, the Creator looked down on His creation and knew that it was good. From the rolling green hills,to the raging blue seas. From the islands with their white beaches, to the lush dark forests. But the world was empty, void of creatures to roam and enjoy the creation. So the Creator made six beings. The Creator used what was around Him, infusing these beings with colors vibrant enough to rival the world that He had made. The first brother was named Rojo after the Red color of his skin, brighter than any cherry. For him, the Creator made a woman, named Ruby, to match his hue and be his bride. Next, the Creator made the next brother, Amarillo, whose skin was the color of a Sunflower. And he, too, was given a wife made by the Creator, named Topaz, to match him in hue and be his wife. Last, the Creator made the last brother, Azul, whose skin was like the ocean. The Creator made him a wife, named Saphire. The Creator knew that his creation was good. He set the brothers to govern his world and treat it just. He gave them homes on the islands, saving the largest, most central island for mutual exploration from his new three races where the ownership would be neutral.
The brothers and their wives took care of their islands, and the population slowly grew from the first six. More and more the children looked towards the other islands to find their husband or wife. Soon, new skin colors came to be; Orange, Green, and Violet. The brothers looked upon these with wonder, and gave the new races their own islands for their different sons to govern. Through the years, Indigo came to be from the sons of Violets and Blues. The half-breeds who took after no specific parent were given the name Mixes, those whose skin was not primarily one of the other colors. Shades, those whose colors faded into dull Blacks, Browns, Grays and Whites were the last to come to be, from having lineages of too many races their colors blended into these tones. For many years, they lived in peace and coexistence.
With the population booming, the brothers were taught by the Creator trades, jobs specific to the islands that they governed. Everything was good, and the Creator was well pleased. The grand island, bigger than the rest, stayed as a place for all to gather and sell their wares. The brothers were pleased with their children and the progress that they were making. But like most brothers, quarrels broke out between them, for peace is something that never lasts. Discovered on the grand island was a cave of crystals, beautiful and clear. When taken they sparkled and cast a rainbow of colors onto the ground. Rojo saw that Red was was the first of the scheme, and he knew that he was the favored brother, for he was made first by the Creator. He fought with his brothers, saying that he and his people deserved to live on the grand island, for they were favored by the Creator. A war broke out between the races, with the Reds and their children dominating the others. Rojo built a castle on the island and deemed himself as the King over his brothers. The first King of Radiance.
A hierarchy was born..."
~Eden Swift.
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"Many, many years ago, when the world was new, and the colors were vibrant, the Creator looked down on His creation and knew that it was good. From the rolling green hills,to the raging blue seas. From the islands with their white beaches, to the lush dark forests. But the world was empty, void of creatures to roam and enjoy the creation. So the Creator made six beings. The Creator used what was around Him, infusing these beings with colors vibrant enough to rival the world that He had made. The first brother was named Rojo after the Red color of his skin, brighter than any cherry. For him, the Creator made a woman, named Ruby, to match his hue and be his bride. Next, the Creator made the next brother, Amarillo, whose skin was the color of a Sunflower. And he, too, was given a wife made by the Creator, named Topaz, to match him in hue and be his wife. Last, the Creator made the last brother, Azul, whose skin was like the ocean. The Creator made him a wife, named Saphire. The Creator knew that his creation was good. He set the brothers to govern his world and treat it just. He gave them homes on the islands, saving the largest, most central island for mutual exploration from his new three races where the ownership would be neutral.
The brothers and their wives took care of their islands, and the population slowly grew from the first six. More and more the children looked towards the other islands to find their husband or wife. Soon, new skin colors came to be; Orange, Green, and Violet. The brothers looked upon these with wonder, and gave the new races their own islands for their different sons to govern. Through the years, Indigo came to be from the sons of Violets and Blues. The half-breeds who took after no specific parent were given the name Mixes, those whose skin was not primarily one of the other colors. Shades, those whose colors faded into dull Blacks, Browns, Grays and Whites were the last to come to be, from having lineages of too many races their colors blended into these tones. For many years, they lived in peace and coexistence.
With the population booming, the brothers were taught by the Creator trades, jobs specific to the islands that they governed. Everything was good, and the Creator was well pleased. The grand island, bigger than the rest, stayed as a place for all to gather and sell their wares. The brothers were pleased with their children and the progress that they were making. But like most brothers, quarrels broke out between them, for peace is something that never lasts. Discovered on the grand island was a cave of crystals, beautiful and clear. When taken they sparkled and cast a rainbow of colors onto the ground. Rojo saw that Red was was the first of the scheme, and he knew that he was the favored brother, for he was made first by the Creator. He fought with his brothers, saying that he and his people deserved to live on the grand island, for they were favored by the Creator. A war broke out between the races, with the Reds and their children dominating the others. Rojo built a castle on the island and deemed himself as the King over his brothers. The first King of Radiance.
A hierarchy was born..."
~Eden Swift.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Radiance Update
Hola amigos!
Alright, I've been thinking a lot about Radiance, and I was originally going to split it into Islands. I'm still doing this, but here's the plan. The largest, most central island is Rose of course, (Reds) and it's going to have on it's fringes of one side where the Shades and mixes will live, because... well, they're slaves and servants, who are picked up from the markets, so I'm thinking the Reds wouldn't degrade themselves as much to travel so far from home.
Also, there's going to be a central market on Rose Island, where merchants from each class come to sell their wares, which will vary depending on where they live and the peoples skills. Kinda like different Nations, but all similar in the fact that they are from Radiance and all are one Race.
I donno, what do you all think? Hey, remember, this is progress! <3
~Eden Swift.
P.S, What do you think about me making a Site not only for Radiance, but for all my writing. This would be only for updates, and that would be where the real chapters will be ,and I'll be leaving Webook.
Alright, I've been thinking a lot about Radiance, and I was originally going to split it into Islands. I'm still doing this, but here's the plan. The largest, most central island is Rose of course, (Reds) and it's going to have on it's fringes of one side where the Shades and mixes will live, because... well, they're slaves and servants, who are picked up from the markets, so I'm thinking the Reds wouldn't degrade themselves as much to travel so far from home.
Also, there's going to be a central market on Rose Island, where merchants from each class come to sell their wares, which will vary depending on where they live and the peoples skills. Kinda like different Nations, but all similar in the fact that they are from Radiance and all are one Race.
I donno, what do you all think? Hey, remember, this is progress! <3
~Eden Swift.
P.S, What do you think about me making a Site not only for Radiance, but for all my writing. This would be only for updates, and that would be where the real chapters will be ,and I'll be leaving Webook.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Town
I did a (VERY rough) Review on the Town, wanted to share it.
The other day I went with some of my family to see “The Town”, directed by Ben Affleck and starred in by…Ben Affleck. Affleck wanted to “accurately” portray one of the absolute worst parts of Boston, Charlestown. Charlestown, according to Affleck and “The Town”, is the bank robber capital of the world. After some research though, it would seem that this is not completely accurate. Charlestown accounts for about 2% for all of Boston’s robberies. This is not the point though, for “The Town” tells us about how “bank robbing is passed down like a trade from father to son.”
Affleck’s character, Doug Macrae, is no exception to this. He, along with his three friends, are some of the most highly elusive and intelligent robbers in Charlestown. We follow them through several robberies, and all that was going through my head was how is it they haven’t been caught?
In a way, “The Town” over glamorizes robbery. You see their plans, and watch them be carried out and get away with it. Their plans aren’t even that elaborate. I was instantly reminded of the Oceans trilogy. Now there was a group of films that had well thought out plans, but they were realistic in the sense that they didn’t fully ever get away with it.
Overall I found that “The Town” was a crude, inaccurate portrayal not only of robbery but of an existing town. The actors were alright, though somewhat dry at times and I found some of the casting a little strange. The storyline was alright, though if you are one for action you may enjoy this film. I am going to give “The Town” 2½ stars out of 5.
The other day I went with some of my family to see “The Town”, directed by Ben Affleck and starred in by…Ben Affleck. Affleck wanted to “accurately” portray one of the absolute worst parts of Boston, Charlestown. Charlestown, according to Affleck and “The Town”, is the bank robber capital of the world. After some research though, it would seem that this is not completely accurate. Charlestown accounts for about 2% for all of Boston’s robberies. This is not the point though, for “The Town” tells us about how “bank robbing is passed down like a trade from father to son.”
Affleck’s character, Doug Macrae, is no exception to this. He, along with his three friends, are some of the most highly elusive and intelligent robbers in Charlestown. We follow them through several robberies, and all that was going through my head was how is it they haven’t been caught?
In a way, “The Town” over glamorizes robbery. You see their plans, and watch them be carried out and get away with it. Their plans aren’t even that elaborate. I was instantly reminded of the Oceans trilogy. Now there was a group of films that had well thought out plans, but they were realistic in the sense that they didn’t fully ever get away with it.
Overall I found that “The Town” was a crude, inaccurate portrayal not only of robbery but of an existing town. The actors were alright, though somewhat dry at times and I found some of the casting a little strange. The storyline was alright, though if you are one for action you may enjoy this film. I am going to give “The Town” 2½ stars out of 5.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Redeeming Love
I have recently picked up this book again for about my fourth time in four years. Now, this is the kind of book where you only read it once in a while, for fear of killing it's excellence, and losing touch with all the little nuances it contains.
For me, it is a happy book. This is slightly ironic, for there are times in this book when I want to scream at the characters, and hate them, and hurt them. . . but love them. That's great writing. This is the kind of writer I hope to be. One who uses words and pictures so fantastically to create a world, and characters, that people will actually hate some, or Love some. Those are Great Characters.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is the kind of book every Christian should read, for though some may argue that it's a "chick" book, it really is not. It is based off of the Biblical book of Hosea. Micheal Hosea is one of the greatest Christian Men I've ever met. He realizes he's weak, and is human, but he turns to God. There are times when he could take the easy way out, and do what the world is telling him to, but he doesn't (most of the time). He personifies the kind of man I hope one day I may have.
Angel. . .Poor, broken Angel. Tirzah (Micheal's name for when he desires her), Mara (When Micheal brings her home, full of bitterness), Amanda. . . .his softened name for her after he starts to bring down the walls of hurt and get to her inner core, to help her with her Demons, and finally, Sarah. The person inside, hiding the one thing she has left, her own Name. This is the most fitting (which you'll learn once you've read it).
I must implore you though, Don't skip the Prologue (as I have known some to do), it's the history you must know about Angel, you must understand.
Until Next time, my friends.
~ Eden Swift
For me, it is a happy book. This is slightly ironic, for there are times in this book when I want to scream at the characters, and hate them, and hurt them. . . but love them. That's great writing. This is the kind of writer I hope to be. One who uses words and pictures so fantastically to create a world, and characters, that people will actually hate some, or Love some. Those are Great Characters.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is the kind of book every Christian should read, for though some may argue that it's a "chick" book, it really is not. It is based off of the Biblical book of Hosea. Micheal Hosea is one of the greatest Christian Men I've ever met. He realizes he's weak, and is human, but he turns to God. There are times when he could take the easy way out, and do what the world is telling him to, but he doesn't (most of the time). He personifies the kind of man I hope one day I may have.
Angel. . .Poor, broken Angel. Tirzah (Micheal's name for when he desires her), Mara (When Micheal brings her home, full of bitterness), Amanda. . . .his softened name for her after he starts to bring down the walls of hurt and get to her inner core, to help her with her Demons, and finally, Sarah. The person inside, hiding the one thing she has left, her own Name. This is the most fitting (which you'll learn once you've read it).
I must implore you though, Don't skip the Prologue (as I have known some to do), it's the history you must know about Angel, you must understand.
Until Next time, my friends.
~ Eden Swift
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Welcome to Me
Hello. My name is Eden Swift. . .at least, that is what I shall be known by. Some may know me by Swifty, others, by another name which must not be mentioned.
I am a writer, or at least, I plan to be.
I'm currently working on a few pieces, one of which is further along than the others. I hope to use this blog to keep those who are reading Radiance up to date with what's happening. Also, I hope to use this to get my name out there a little more, and maybe post some of my poetry. (I warn you, it's free verse, and can be a little weird).
Yeah, I think this pretty much sums up what I wanted to say to you all at the moment. I am getting a picture done soon for my ID. Yeah. . .
~ Eden Swift
I am a writer, or at least, I plan to be.
I'm currently working on a few pieces, one of which is further along than the others. I hope to use this blog to keep those who are reading Radiance up to date with what's happening. Also, I hope to use this to get my name out there a little more, and maybe post some of my poetry. (I warn you, it's free verse, and can be a little weird).
Yeah, I think this pretty much sums up what I wanted to say to you all at the moment. I am getting a picture done soon for my ID. Yeah. . .
~ Eden Swift
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