Shamona Pretz

Joined January 2021

63 stories

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I am a fiction writer, specializing in YA and fantasy.

Visit my website at https://sylviesoul.com

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How Many Olympics Do You Have in You?
It’s finally happened. The 2020 Olympics have finally arrived in Japan. I watched the Opening Ceremony live on CBC on Friday.
By Shamona Pretz4 years ago in Journal
Should the Right to Edit Only Be Offered to Vocal+ Members?
In my last post about Vocal Media, I discussed whether it was worthwhile to write for the platform, and how it compared with Medium and hosting your own website.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Journal
GROVER GOES TO SCHOOL: 3 Life Lessons This Children's Book Taught Me About the Real World
I was thinking about children’s books the other day, and randomly, I thought about a book that had an indelible mark on my young psyche.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Confessions
As a Black Woman, I am Horrified by Canada's Residential Schools
I didn’t understand the land acknowledgments. At a live show. At a school event. At Fan Expo. When I first heard speakers take a moment to acknowledge the Indigenous groups who occupied Toronto, I thought it was an act of vanity.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Confessions
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 Pretz5 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 Pretz5 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 Pretz5 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 Pretz5 years ago in Journal
Is Vocal Media Worth It? Can You Make Money Writing For Vocal Media?
I’ve been trying out the platform Vocal Media. It’s one of the more recent writing platforms to appear on the scene, similar to Medium and Newsbreak.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Journal
Wattpad Brand Originals - What is it and How Does it Affect Writers
Wattpad is making a bid to dominate Gen Z programming. In their first major move following their purchase by Naver in January 2021, Wattpad announced the launch of Wattpad Brand Originals.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Journal
Don't Resist: Buy a Mario Mask Today
Damn it – if I’m forced to wear a mask for the foreseeable future, then I’m going to at least enjoy myself. The item hit me like a ton of bricks. It was September 2020.
By Shamona Pretz5 years ago in Styled
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 Pretz5 years ago in Geeks