My Penslayer

I once saw a girl refer to someone as a "penslayer." I wasn't sure exactly what she meant until I'd finished reading her comment and the reply.

Now, before I go any farther, I believe the term "penslayer" comes from the blog of a young authoress by the name of Jenny, whose blog is called The Penslayer.

To continue, what I believe the first girl meant by saying that Jenny was her "penslayer" was simply that Jenny was the writer and authoress to whom she looked up to, who had inspired her or helped her, or both; or something of that nature.

While I don't believe "penslayer" is an official term, whether it is or not, I'm making it one. Because I'm a writer, and it's the right of a writer to write new things and to coin new terms.

Having said all of that, I'm pleased to present my own penslayer. She's younger than me by 3 years but that simply doesn't matter. Her writing has inspired me, her blog has enthralled me. In fact, if it weren't for her own blog, Barefoot in the Snow simply wouldn't be. Without her, I may not have even gotten as far as I have as a writer...which isn't exactly very far yet but it's farther than I would be. And in getting to know her -- by talking when we see each other and especially by reading her blog -- I have found, as Anne Shirley would say, a kindred spirit. Ironic, because my penslayer is the Anne-girl.

Some favorite posts:

The Story of My Beginning

This Being a Writer

In Which I Give You a Peep
Inspiration Comes On the Wind of a Tornado
Barnaby Short & Co
A Book Report On Peter Rabbit
Sadly Beautiful
The Silence Tread Carefully
We hijacked this!
A Peek At My Editing Process
Do I describe my characters?
Another One!
Answering My Own Questions
Toy Story, Geese, and Grey Areas (Grey Areas Part I)
Something of a Manifesto
Falling In Love
No More Excuses
24602
Do I Dare?
^ Too Many Murders ^
The Sound of the Waves Fading
Wooden Rabbits and Memories
We are Human and He is God
Keep Your Blunted Warnings
Home-Place
As is my tradition...
Snippets of Nothing
Brainstorming with Roddy, Eric, and Will


Most helpful posts:
Panting and Gasping is Good for Me
In Answer
But Romeo would, were he not Romeo called, retain that dear perfection...
^^(though I also agree with Shakespeare's quote in this one)^^
Same Old Story. What's the Use of Tears?
There Is Someone Who Touches My Life
This Post is Enjolras Approved
Cute Little Bunny Rabbits and Daisy Chains in the Sky
Thesis Statements
Politics! Such turgid stuff!
Hooks and Nets
I'm a Bad Blogger (in the comments)
Chocolate is bitter and considered a high delicacy...
Make 'em Laugh!: By Amy Dashwood
Light on Broken Glass {Guest post by the Anne-gril}
Seven Ways to Tease Your Readers with Tension: By Jessica
Q&A Session with Jessica
In Case It Interests You...
The Art of Being Human
Of Plots, Characters, and a Thing Called "Driven"
Goody! Now I get to read your novel!
When Stuck...
The Role of a Reader
Sharing Inklight
Thought's First Stirring
"It's the solar system, Sherlock!"
The Creative Hero
Plotting, etc.


Writing exercises:
Writer War
Short Piece Contest
Description Workshop
What kind of music best inspires you?
10 Minute Challenge
Getting To Know You Tag
Well a mother...


Reading:
5 Great Fiction Books that Aren't Classics Yet [...]
Awesomeness Sauce: Those Writing Blogs that You Aught to Be Reading
Share the Wealth: Blogs
Share the Wealth: Books
Monster


Favorite Snippets:
Queen Mother: Under Examination
The Point of No Return: A to Z
80151
A Few Teases for Queen Mother
Snippets of Nothing
What's in a name?



"Ha!" by Lywin and Annike
Last but certainly not least, I do hope this one isn't embarrasing much,
for me-thinks it is my favoritest post of them all!