Shamona Pretz
Bio
I am a fiction writer, specializing in YA and fantasy.
Visit my website at https://sylviesoul.com
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Stories (82/0)
My Complicated Feelings on the Sailor Moon Eternal Movie
I never apologized so much than when my stepdaughter and I watched Sailor Moon Eternal. There was something about watching the two-part retelling of the Dark Moon Circus arc that felt so monumentally…rushed. Undercooked. Underdeveloped.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
Spoony: A Cautionary Tale on the Perils of Wasted Potential
Yes, I’m talking about Spoony. I’ve recently watching Demolition Man with my fiancé, and I finally twisted his arm enough to show him one of Spoony’s old videos, a review of the 3DO movie video game tie-in of the aforementioned film.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
3 Ways Wattpad Could Be the New Disney for Writers
Naver has inherited an impressive 90-million strong userbase from the acquisition of the Toronto-based storytelling app. Wattpad, themselves, have also benefitted from the deal. Aside from retaining autonomy — CEO Alan Lau still runs the company — Wattpad is promising over 100 new jobs following the acquisition.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Journal
Are You An 'Ill-Mannered' Creator?
The website Vocal Media held a writing competition to attract more viewers to the platform. Dubbed “The Little Black Book Challenge”, users were encouraged to craft a short story involving the titular black book, and the grand prize offered was $20,000.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Journal
Elite & Tawdry - Chapter 9
Tawny found herself straddled on both sides by surly security men in the back seat of a limousine. Dylan sat in the row of seats directly across from her, looking at his phone while snacking from a glass that held cocktail shrimp. He was bobbing his head to the music of his oversized headphones.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
Elite & Tawdry - Chapter 7
The following day, Tawny had her first class with Professor McCurdy. Naturally, he taught English Literature. She sat in the back row of the classroom. As the rest of the students filed in until all but one desk at the very centre had been filled.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
Elite and Tawdry - Chapter 6
Surprisingly, the rest of the school day went by uneventfully. None of Elaine and her crew were in Tawny's third and fourth period classes, so she did her best to fit in with the other students. It certainly helped that Maddie was by her side the rest of the day.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
3 Lessons Learned from Amazon Prime's Coming 2 America
Quick! What are your top 5 favourite movies? It’s not really a parlour trick, but if you corner me on the street and ask me about my favourite films, I’d be able to list them off with ease. I’ve put some thought into this well-curated list.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
