Memory of You

Hello all!

Well, as most of you know, I have started posting a new novel called 'Memory of You'. It is the little project I was teasing about in the last post, and so far I've posted the prologue, a brief diary entry, and the first chapter. Not a lot, but enough to get you all started! =D

I've been working on 'Memory of You' since last year. It's been a relaxing project for me so far, and since it is new, I thought maybe I would give you some information on it. 

'Memory of You'...where to begin...well...first off the ideas that it's based on are from high school. When I used to be sitting and eating dinner at 12 am, because I had been working on a last minute assignment, (not the best example...-_-') I used to imagine this Queen who thought she loved someone, who ended up being a horrible person, and a childhood friend who not only worked as a chef for her, but would help her put an end to some of her destructive habits, whom she would fall in love with. That was the concept back then...(circa 2005-2006). Presently, the story has evolved to include the unfortunate event of said love interest losing their memories. 

The change is likely because of all the mangas I've been reading. (They're on the side -->) I read Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, and after turning into a faucet for the first two volumes, I always wanted to know if Sakura would be strong enough to deal with things if it was Syaoran lost his memories instead of her, and there was no chance of him getting them back. (In my opinion ..I don't think she would be...) Also in MeruPuri, Aram loses his memories of Airi; and she ends up fighting to get him to remember her (Which is what I love about Airi!). Basically, the concept isn't new, but it only serves as inspiration and don't worry there are many twists and turns.  =)

As I've mentioned before, I really wanted to have fun writing this, and include everything I love, manga, not manga, novels...you name it. It really does have everything - this is based on my own biased view of what's been written so far. I've done my best to include mystery, intrigue, drama, comedy, romance, and heartbreak.

The biggest difference, I think, between 'Memory of You' and 'If Only Tonight'...is not just that this is fantasy, and less reality, but the types of relationships. Whereas in IOT I had to craft all the relationships carefully, and progress Matthew and Mia from enemies (sort of), to friends, and then place them in a romantic relationship; I get a bit of a shortcut in MOY. I think the shortcut is only possible because Nicholas and Alexandra are already friends, as you can tell by the first chapter. This isn't a friend's brother type relationship, where you would still have to build them up before going to the next level...these two already are friends. (Which is a relief in one sense, because I can promise there won't be 80 something chapters...but also...I still firmly believe IOT is too good to be repeated.)

So anyway, I'm not stressing much over writing or posting right now. I just write when I can, and I'm trying to teach myself not to feel guilty when I haven't done anything or written as much as I think I should have. It's different writing without any pressure or expectations, that's for sure. Posts will probably be more regular once I'm done writing. I'm not even close to the end yet...so expect maybe a few more chapters for now...I still haven't decided, but I think I'm okay with posting the first five.

I really hope you'll all give 'Memory of You' a chance. I think that's the only pressure for me right now. I'm more worried about how you'll take than about writing it...lol! I promise that the next few chapters will introduce some comedic aspect of the novel, and I hope you'll enjoy reading about Alexandra, Nicholas, Mark, Valek, and Sophia. It's been quite interesting writing from their points of view, so I hope I can keep you all entertained!

Thanks so much for taking the time to read my stuff and support me, I can't tell you enough how much it means to me!

Much Love,
Andene