R. J. Carlisle - ProfilesArchive

About Me

You can find most of what there is to know about me on the left-hand side.
As I mention to the left, I've always loved writing - ever since I read my first full-length book at age 10, I think... and the book was The Phantom Menace. Since then I've written mostly bits to do with Star Wars, centering around characters and situations I've created, and some already in use. Its been my ambition to write professionally for Lucasfilm, but as they only approach established authors I have started to write original stories. I started a science fiction one based on time-travel and slavery in 2005, and then became caught up in a competition to win a publishing contract. The story I began writing for that has developed over the past year and a half and I finally finished it just before Christmas 2006. Part of a planned series called Cult of the Dragon, Book 1 is entitled Betrayal of Kin.
With this I hope to set myself up as a writer, and that is also the reason for reverting back to 'me' on my MySpace profile. I'm hoping to attract attention from any publishers or agents who might have profiles, as I've heard some do have them. So, for their benefit, my book is currently 100,000 words (approx.) and 22 chapters long, plus an epilogue and an interlude. Formatted, it's about 300 pages of A4.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Robert Jordan, Timothy Zahn and Matthew Stover. They're probably the only authors I would want to meet, apart from J.K.Rowling - but I've got a better chance of meeting God than I have of meeting her, so...

I would also like - even if it does sound egotisical and whatever, and if it was possible - I would like to meet two characters of my own creation: Riaana Dresille and Asin Toyk - my favourites.

My Blog

WoW Writing Residential

Well, it's the second and last day of the writing residential and I'm having a ball. The place is Fking fantastic (yes, with a capital F!). Its beautiful, and there's so many people here who unde...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:37:00 GMT

Take it easy on Jacen, please! UPDATE

As i may have mentioned (snicker) in another thread, I'm sick and tired of people having a go a Jacen. since reading tempest last night (6hrs flat out reading) i've got even more to complain about now...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:37:00 GMT

Take it easy on Jacen, please!

I've got to confess myself disappointed and hurt. I wish people would lay off Jacen a little. I've been looking back on some books and I think its pure hypocritical the way everyone's having a go at h...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:26:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Twenty Two- Impostor Caught March flew by in a haze of visitors, mostly Ginny's family and friends from the Order. The Minister for Magic himself arrived to co...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:45:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Twenty Six- The Truth Will Out Severus Snape. It was like something out of a surreal dream. Harry spun ever so slowly, bringing his wand up with him jerking ...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:40:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter One- Weasley Worries There was a solemn air in the Weasley household for the full four days since arriving home from Hogwarts. The school had left on an all time low: their headmaster,...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:34:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Five- The Plot Harry awoke on the morning of the wedding to find himself in the sitting room. Ginny was fussing over him while he lay on his back on the sofa. The event of the previous...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:29:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Eight- Hogwarts Before long, the four of them found themselves alone on the platform, the scarlet Hogwarts Express ready to take them to Hogwarts. The platform was completely deserted,...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:22:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Twelve- The New-Order of the Phoenix On Friday, Harry surprised everybody by taking a seat with the students for breakfast. Neville and Justin were both back and looking cheerful. As t...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:16:00 GMT

Harry Potter & the New-Order of the Phoenix

-Chapter Fifteen- Luna and the Rotfang Conspiracy Christmas looked set to be terrible over the next few weeks. Harry had sunken to an all time low since his first endurance as a werewolf, coop...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:04:00 GMT