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Continue reading →: Shaka Zulu QuoteThis quote has been influential in my characterization of Gen. Gideon Sheridan in my draft novel Boudica and The Butcher. One of my undrafted story ideas adapts “Shaka Zulu” to reimagine that he is a teenager growing up in a contemporary Chicago ghetto. His single mother is mentally ill. His…
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Continue reading →: Research: Japanese Name Like AnnaPrompt: Can you suggest a Japanese female name similar to Anna? Copilot: A beautiful Japanese name similar to Anna is “Akane” (あかね). It’s not only phonetically similar but also carries lovely meanings, often associated with deep red hues like those of the evening sky or certain flowers. Another option is…
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Continue reading →: Guinea PigWorking on my “Guinea Pig” draft short story. It relates to common reports from men leaving a bad relationship related to her psychological manipulation, control, dishonesty, and attempts at gaslighting. In this story, these reports are reframed to be about a man being manipulated in an actual psychological experiment by…
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Continue reading →: Research: Hindi NamesPrompt: Serera, name origin and meaning? Copilot: It seems like there might be a small typo, as “Serena” is a more common name. Serena is of Latin origin, derived from the word “serenus”, meaning “clear, tranquil, serene” behindthename.com . This name has been used since Roman times and has been…
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Continue reading →: A Contemporary Nun’s LifeA kernel of a story premise: middle-aged single childless women as contemporary nuns who worship hedonism and materialism; so figurative nuns, not Catholic ones. The wall becomes her crisis of faith. The idea to play with is that the dominant girl-power cultural narrative is a primacy of consciousness fantasy at…
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Continue reading →: Research: Cats in India
Prompt: Does India have a cat culture? Copilot: India indeed has a rich and diverse pet culture, including a growing appreciation for cats. Cats have a special place in various Indian communities. While dogs have traditionally been more common as pets, cats are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas. In…
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Continue reading →: DiogenesiaWhile formatting a draft story, I try not to read it but usually fail. The one I was formatting recently made me laugh as it was just bizarre captive story. ** Copilot’s Summary of the draft ** This document is a fictional narrative titled “Diogenesia” by Jaycee Woods. It details…
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Continue reading →: Research: Naming a Ghost Hunter
Prompt: List some spooky hunters other than Van Helsing, Kolchak, and the Scooby gang. Copilot: Sure, here are some other notable spooky hunters: These characters span a variety of genres and styles, offering plenty of spooky hunting adventures! Prompt: What are the names of each of the Ghostbusters? Copilot: The…
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Continue reading →: Egg Donation RestitutionHad a new story idea… In the future, aging childless female voters advocate legislation to mandate that female prisoners engage in compelled egg donation in the name of victim compensation but it is so the older women can do IVF using young eggs. The conflict becomes women vs women over…
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Continue reading →: Word Files in GitHubPrompt: Can I use GitHub on my windows laptop to store and version control Word documents? Copilot: Yes, you can use GitHub on your Windows laptop to store and version control Word document! However, Git treats Word documents as binary files, which makes it difficult to see changes between versions…
Hello,
I’m Jaycee
Currently, I am a drafter and plodding editor of my own fiction stories. Looking towards the future when edited stories turn into published ones.
Here I am starting to bare my soul to give you a preview of what I have been working on.
See “Harvest of Blood” in this site’s menu bar for a preview of a draft chapter from Boudica and The Butcher, a novel set in a future Second American Civil War.
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