I’m used to the smell of things burning. Its how I’ve been raised, like how lots of little girls are used to the smell of Frebreeze (which makes me gag), or the smell of ponies and small puppy dogs (traumatic experiences concerning both of those…), or fresh baked chocolate chip cookies (Dad? Baking? NO). So when my scrollsaw blade got stuck in the thick Bloodwood, making the entire garage carry the smell of essence of burning, I unlike other girls knew that I’d better let go of the pedal. And more importantly, I knew I’d better get some lucky Gojo on my hands and lead the blade out of the thick block of wood before it all caught on fire and/or exploded. Normal girls would probably scream. But, as you’ll soon discover, I’m not like other girls. 1
Yes, I play with wood. Wood. Neither cats nor credit cards nor Wiis nor cellphones nor Facebook. I cut all sorts of useless things out of wood: pendants that are liable to break, uneven shelves, tacky entartia pieces to post on your wall, and loud chiming clocks. You name it, I attempt to make it. But I’m getting better, honest. 2
Other girls go to malls. They have no skill, talent, nor hope for the future, so they go to malls. I have no social life, so I guess it somehow evens out. While they go into Ambercrombie and Fitch, grabbing for pairs of jeans and arguing over which ones make them look sexier, I am found at Home Depot, squealing with just as much femininity over Lacewood and Purpleheart, fighting to myself over which one would look better with a silver shelf bracket. 3
That’s just me: the girl with the wood. I have as much color coordination as the local blonde, just a bit more brains. Oak and Maple so don’t go together. And plywood is totally cheap. But why use that skill in the world of fashion? Why should it matter if my shirt and shoes match? So what if I wear a three year old hoodie drenched in sawdust…everyday? That doesn’t say anything: except that they’re the beauty queens of society with all their hoards of friends, and I am the nerdy girl with all the wood. Lucky me. 4
Author notes
finally posting joanie once and for all
PLEASe comment! I wanna enter joanie into a contest, and i need all the help i can get!
there are more parts up, so check them out too!
http://storywrite.com/story/240162
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This was a very unique idea, I don't think I have read anything like it! It wwas very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, as I do all of your works. I will continue through your stories, and would be delighted to see you and your masterpieces in my contest!
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this is an extremely interesting and unique idea. I like that instead of how most teenage girl stories are about girls trying to climb the social ladder and gain popularity, yours is the exact opposite. A teenage girl who is content with her social standings and knows her interests
With these facts, I can tell that her character is mature for her age. This story has the potnetial to become a very intersting one (I hope that thereres some romance coming up! i'm a sucker for romances btwn teenagers who come from 'opposite sides of the world') anywyas, i definetley enjoyed the read! keep up the great work!
oh, also in paragraph 2, the sentence: neither cats not credit cards.. I think you should change it to Not cats or credit cards annd change all the other nor's to or's. this is because i'm not sure if it is grammatically correct as it.
xoxo
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i think this is really good because most people write about trying to fit in then this saying you know what i dnt really care!
loves it!
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really original story...oh, and character!
a girl interested in wood instead of fashion and clothing.
i like it!
most probably because i'm not interested in those 2 things as well!
probably a little but not completely like all the girls now a days.(not offending anyone)
but still, is really fantastic to find new stories that are different from the rest.(in good way)
great job!
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yea for someone else who doesn't like clothes/fashion!
thank you for reading! ^.^
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I bet you could do fantastic things with fretsaw.
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oh just to imagine....
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Hmm...
I am intriged and... disturbed. Oh, no, I mean delighted. Very nice job. Please continue.
beginning: 4, language: 3, plot: 5, ending: 3, dialog: 3, characters: 4.
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yah, it is kinda disturbing. but i hope in the good way. thanks for reading!
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she sounds different
I love to discover new and original characters in stories. joanie sounds like a winner, keep writing.
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Interesting
I'll admit, it's got me curious to know what happens next so I'll be awaiting the next part of the story eagerly.
Dp.
beginning: 2.
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thanks! more parts are up
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Very good
Very good, enjoyed the comparing between the mall girls and joanie, amusing juxtaposition. Easy to see characters.
beginning: 4, language: 4, plot: 4, ending: 4, dialog: 3, characters: 4.
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Woood!!!!!!
Other girls go to malls. They have no skill, talent, nor hope for the future, so they go to malls. I have no social life, so I guess it somehow evens out. While they go into Ambercrombie and Fitch, grabbing for pairs of jeans and arguing over which ones make them look sexier, I am found at Home Depot, squealing with just as much femininity over Lacewood and Purpleheart, fighting to myself over which one would look better with a silver shelf bracket.
God I loved that paragraph lmao. This is so funny, actually. Very cute, and sweet. Great job, I love Joanie! -
Megleg's BAAAAAACK!!!! XD
Great intro, I loved this. I love how she begins with explaining how she's not normal, and the things she associates herself with, namely wood. And a three year old hoodie. Best wishes with the contest! =)
~Grace
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I love joanie!i hate the whole stereotypical teen image myself, so i can really sympathize! still, i think something needs to happen-i'm on the edge of my seat waiting for it, but you aren't giving me anything. I do love the originality though!
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Is anyone else's dirty mind thinking what I'm thinking? No? Oh well. Pretty good character I guess, seen a lot of the tomboy stories though, so I'ma call her a cliche (oh yes I did). Could use some back story, but that's what part deuce is for isn't it?
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i can only imagine what youre thinking...and no, that's not intended.
well yah, i can see what'cha mean. itry to make joanie original, yet she'll still have stereotypical tom boy traits. oh well.
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LOL...this is great, a very cute character. I like how Febreeze makes her feel sick, as I am not too fond of it myself!
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What? What? What?
Arie-chan's next big series!?!?!
*the crowd cheers and applauds*
FAngirls: Wah!!!! It's just so great! It's incandiferous! It's! it's....wahh...*faints*
Me: 0_o
Um, well this is indeed amazing and interesting and has my undivided attention...but I don't think I should faint yet....
lol
Good work Arie-chan!
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It's a very good beginning
I like how there're so many comparisons to the stereotypical teenager, and then she describes herself as the complete opposite. Very well done
Just wondering, where did that inspiration for this come from?
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thanx!
from myself, mainly. I play in chess tournaments and make stuff outta wood, but their my smaller hobbies. i htought they could use a spotlight -
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I think that's awesome
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Extremely well written. I would give it a 9/10... it needs a little editing to spiff it up a little, but it's fine. I loved how you were listing what she didn't do with "nor" because that sounds a lot better than "or." The only thing in that sentence you should change is you said NOT cats, nor... anyways it should be "neither", because it's a negative list.
does that make sense?
Anyways keep writing
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thanx! yes, it does need editing, and thank you so much for the tips! i'll fix it up!
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YAYLZ! XD JOANiE!! You already know my comments, right?
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lolz yah.
i will write that part, but yesterday i found a crapload of writng contests that are like "Aha! we're due on the 31 of dec!" so i'm like DANG IT! and trying to enter those. i'll give ya some contest info. -
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I would glomp you forevers!!
XD
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lolz
i couldn't get it done in time. but the good news is that this means we have time to prepare novels---i think it'd be a good contest to enter gridlock in!
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