While I appreciate this site is only in Beta, am I the only one who's frustrated that we can't create an author's profile or search properly or message each other? And there's no way to raise problems, questions or suggestions with Fictish, no 'Contact Us' and, in fact, no info about who/what Fictish really at all.

So, in the meanwhile, shall I start a thread?

I'm ShortAndSweet. I came upon Fictish by accident as it's not really promoted. I'm female, an early-retired Computer Specialist, an ex-carer and from England - which you may have noticed from my British spelling and my iffy American dialogue - specifically the North-East, Geordieland as we call it.

A decade ago I used to write a lot of fan fiction, so I've done my apprenticeship, but I'm strictly in this for fun only so I don't need any literary criticism just the occasional enthusiastic encouragement if you can manage it. Currently I find I have a lot of time on my hands so I thought I'd give the creative writing another try.

Please feel free to comment. Please also feel free to add your self-introduction to this thread. I don't know whether this sort of 'story' is allowed on this platform but, hey, I might get to hear from a monitor (if there are any).

Hello, my fellow writers!

I am ur-unstable-fangirl42, or you can call me Ellie. I discovered Fictish through my sister, who discovered it through WordHippo:) I am a 18 year old senior in high school, and I live in Minnesota on a 13-acre hobby farm, with lots of animals. I struggle with my mental health, and I have severe depression, stress, and anxiety. The only time I can forget that I have those is when I am reading or writing. I also have an account on Pinterest (awesome.ellie07) and Wattpad (ur_unstable_fangirl9).

As you can probably guess, I absolutely LOVE reading and writing. I also like photography, drawing, working, being outside, hanging out with friends, anything that involves animals, and hanging out in my truck. I am currently writing a few fanfictions, and I'm working on a novel that I am hoping will one day become a trilogy. That's the dream as of right now. My favorite books/series are Percy Jackson, Keeper of the Lost Cities, Twilight, The Wingfeather saga, The Land of Stories, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Lord of the Rings, The Maze Runner, and many, MANY more. There are WAY too many to write down or remember right now, LOL.

After I graduate, I am planning on getting my AA degree and then pursuing my dream of becoming a dog trainer/groomer.

I think that's it! I'm super excited to write some stories with y'all! Catch ya later!

-ur-unstable-fangirl42