Introductions

I suppose it's always good to get everyone on the same page.

I'm Lorelee Tate, a writer. At least, Lorelee Tate is my pen name. My real name shall remain unknown at my discretion. Muahaha. I write primarily fantasy novels, set in a world of my own creation. I currently have one finished novel, SON'S VENGEANCE, for which I am seeking publication. Easier said than done, I know. Also, I am a die-hard Tolkien fan, so anyone who disrespects Lord of the Rings is welcome to leave. And just for fair warning, I am a cynic. Without irony, my life would be sadly incomplete.

My purpose in writing this blog, apart from taking valuable time away from paying attention to my poor, deprived cats, is to discuss various aspects of writing while shamelessly plugging authors and musicians I admire. At least I'm being honest here. I may occasionally post some of my writing here, though probably no more than a chapter at a time. Novels are long and I'm already stretching my attention span to its limit just by writing the dang things, let alone remembering to post chapters on a regular basis. Can't deny paranoia, either.

Just to sound as narcissistic as possible, here are some other random facts about me: I play the mandolin (if you don't know what it is, look it up), I can sing the musical Les Misérables from start to finish, Braveheart is one of the greatest movies ever made (okay, so it's not specifically about me, but it's worth saying), and I currently have two of my four cats curled up in this room waiting for attention. I believe I must now oblige them.

Just because I feel like it, I am posting a song by Loreena McKennitt called The Dark Night of the Soul. Yes, The Dark Night of the Soul does sound rather depressing, but Loreena McKennitt is pretty awesome.. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Loreena McKennitt: shame.