Jasmine Who?
Jasmine Arch. She's me, really, and I'm her.
You see, if I want to work towards publishing my novel and things like that, I need to remember that my real name sounds very Dutch, and English speakers will have trouble pronouncing it correctly. Which is why I decided to invent a pseudonym. Jasmine Arch. It's a play on my mother's maiden name, which sounds a lot like Arch.
In Other News
As much as I love my Steem blog, it gets a bit chaotic. Thoughts tumble from my mind in a constantly varying stream, comprised of stories, rants, poems, and images.
But Steem doesn’t really allow me to organise any of it--to make my older posts accessible and easy to find.
That’s why I started an off-Steem blog, too. It will have links to material I’ve posted on the blockchain, and which I think is a shame to bury under my newer posts.
It also allows me to play with layout and background and formatting. I’ve already had a bit of fun with it, and I hope you’ll all come and visit me there regularly.
In Other, Other News
I’ve decided that--if I ever want to get published--I’ll need to get off my ass and write. I’ll need to put myself and my work out there. Be seen.
So from now on, if I write a story that is suitable as an off-Steem literary competition entry, I will not be posting it on Steem right away. I’ll compete first. Afterwards, there will be plenty of posting time left. This does mean you’ll need a bit more patience before you all get to read my stories. The TinyTeaches series will continue, though, and I’m sure I’ll have plenty of other things to talk about. Talking is sort of my specialty.
Or so I hear.
How About Some More News?
I’ve turned one of my stories into an audiostory. It was a lot of fun to do, and I think it adds an alternative for people who don’t always have time to read.
I Think I Ran Out of News For Now.
I’m not even joking. I’m working really hard at another short story, written in the style of a haibun. Haibun is a Japanese form that combines prose and haiku. I learned about them from 
The piece is kicking my ass, but I’m determined to finish. You will all just have to be patient until I do.
As always, dear readers, I thank you kindly for the patience you all show me in putting up with my writings and ramblings and strangeness. I love you all dearly.
Hugs
Tiny