Serronas

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Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it, and I hope you'll enjoy what's coming as well. Thanks! You're so totally awesome! And yes, James is lovable even if he is as stubborn as...well, as a bronze dragon! Kekekek, laughing at my own jokes. Thank you! I'll try to keep your addiction well fed, I promise (does that make me a story-drug dealer?)! My apologies for this. When I first started posting on AFF.net, I had the first four or five chapters already done which was why there seemed to be so many updates so quickly. I apologize if the updates seem slow, but given that this is an original story and that I have to balance so many elements most of the chapters have to be fixed or rewritten once or twice before I'm happy with them, and I'll be going over all of them with a fine-tooth comb for the published version as well. But the next few chapters will be coming out a bit faster I hope, as we're reaching the last part of the story and this part is all planned and mapped out and just needs to be written.

Yes, fluff! Love the fluff! Haha, yes, Tony is pretty cool. He and James are just like, epic bros'. No, Julie is not an Omega. Her character gets explained a little bit in the next chapter. And what happens to Tarren? We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks! Tony is an interesting character who ended up getting a bigger part than I had initially anticipated. And I'm glad you enjoy my portrayal of dragons, there's a lot about them that I just didn't get to put in, but hopefully in the final edit... Tony's mom knows something is up, she knows that James isn't quite normal but she's also opting to stay out of it unless James wants to pull her in. She is loosely based off of my friend's actual mother who gave me a similar pep talk once (for a different situation, mind you). Mrs. Parker is actually in a lot of my stories in some way or another, she's the eternal momma bear. Julie and Julian get a bit of an explanation in this next chapter, which I hope answers a few questions. Just a little past the half-way marker in terms of storyline, we're at the point where things are really going to start to pick up. And actually, I will be publishing this story =) The versions that I currently have posted on the internet are all copyrighted, but I've been posting the rough draft so that I can get a feel on reactions and get some buzz going. Once this is finished, I'll be going back and doing a hard edit, making quite a few changes and additions to the story itself and then publishing it. Thank you for your support though! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the story so far and hope you'll continue to enjoy it to the end Haha, I always love your reviews, they make me giggle. Your reactions are just perfect. Yes, James is growing up some and his character is starting to develop quite a bit now that we've reached the right point in the story. And yes, Drakes are pretty cool -- I wanted to take something people knew and make a bit of a twist out of it. Anyway, thank you so much for your review! And of course, thank you so much for all of the amazing art As always everyone: Thank you so much for all of your support and love You have made this story so enjoyable to write I love you more than you know!

I won't hold you back from that belief, and please know that in no way do I condone or support forced sexual encounters or the act of forcing anyone to have children. As a writer, I am happy to see someone who has such a strong opinion about the contents of the story (good or bad, it means that my writing has affected you. I believe it was Renka who (accurately) pointed out that a major issue of this story is the massive gap between cultures and the fact that at first Obane didn't know he had done something wrong, and Thel'rian really was trying to do the best by his son. This story is more about finding the middle ground between being human and dragon than it is about James having Bane's baby. I do hope you continue reading though! I'm pretty sure that the ending will surprise you =) Wow! I really appreciate the high praise And yes, the plot is going to steadily start getting a lot more complex, there has been a lot happening in the background (some have noticed a few little things already) that will soon come to light. Lots more action very soon to come! No, Tony's mother isn't a drake. Drakes generally can't take a normal human form, and they look very wrong and have almost no cognitive functions beyond their basic instincts (-normally-). Thank you for the compliments though! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, it was dang fun to write. James' character is slowly beginning to develop now however, he's lost his whiny, bitchy attitude and is coming to terms with his life. More action very soon to come! Bronze dragons are known for their stubbornness, so despite everything Thel'rian is happy to see that his genes run strong in his son. Of course this only serves to tick off James even more! Haha. And yes, James is learning more and more how to use his instincts around Obane to help keep the situation under control. More fluff and action to come, thank you so much for your review! Thank you so much for your well thought out review! Ytal seems to have a pretty strange obsession with James doesn't he? A lot of people have picked up on this and I get a lot of mixed responses about him. Yes, Tarren is innocent and he's a little sweetie. I hope you continue to enjoy the story as things get more and more sticky! Thank you! I love writing action scenes and don't you worry because there's a lot more to come. These aren't Steaphanie Meyer's dragons after all, I think I've shown several times that they're aggressive and ready to fight. Well thank you! I'll have to take a look at your work when I get the chance =) As for getting it published, that's actually already in the works. The Dragon Drive you're all reading is essentially the rough draft -- and while I realize that there's a lot that'll need to be done in editing I have already had offers to have the story professionally published. Posting it on AFF.net and other places allows me to get a gauge on how people will react to the story, what I need to focus on and keeps me motivated to continue writing. I also plan to keep the rough draft available for free because I want people to enjoy my stories whether they have the money or not, those who do purchase the book however will be helping to support my work which will be greatly appreciated (and rewarded). Thanks again for your review!

Haha, yes. That scene was entirely meant to bring back some of the humor to the story. And yes James is ready to lose his mind, who wouldn't? Originally the Intermission chapter was intended to be entirely fluff meant for my online readers (i.e. was not intended to go into the edited / published version) however that ended up getting away from me. It ended up being that the Intermission chapter is the point in the story where the main plot really kicks into high gear. Yes, James is trying to cope as best as he can while still remaining within some level of realism. Even still he's moving a bit fast in terms of a few psychological jumps. And perhaps there is more than meets the eye to James' jealousy? We'll have to wait and see! At this point in the story there are two known violet dragons: Evran, who is Roume's adopted son and the youngest member of the clan (not including James or Obane), and Ytal, who is the doctor. I won't say more than that for fear of spoilers. Well thank you, I'm happy to see you're enjoying the story so far. It's been a ton of fun to write! And I agree, he is lucky to be 'stuck' with Obane. On a side note I really wanted to challenge people's overall perceptions of black dragons being cruel or evil. Sure Obane is arrogant and cocky, but that doesn't mean he isn't a nice...dragon guy. And I don't know, what did happen to Tarren!? We'll have to read and find out! It depends on the species of the dragon in this universe/story! Reds' tend to be the biggest, black dragons are actually somewhere in the middle. So by that logic, James got damn lucky! Which Taylor Swift song? Haha. And yes! As usual my dear you picked up on a lot of the subtleties of the chapter which always makes me so very happy. Yes, these chapters (ten and eleven) are very much meant to show who James was, what kind of life he had. Personally I want people to see how sort of pathetic he and Tony were, twenty-something year old guys living with their parents, neither of them going to school or having a real job. For sure they're 'bros' by all respect, their bond was very tight, but still they were kind of a pathetic bunch overall. And as always honey, thank you so much for all of your wonderful art! I love every piece. Yes exactly This is a psychological representation of what we often see in rebellious kids and teenagers, the aggravation of not wanting to be a part of the family that so greatly annoys you, yet still being hurt if you're not considered part of that family. It's part of the growth and development of a normal person, James is just re-experiencing this due to his situation. Haha, yes. Roume and Dante have played a very subtle role in this story but I so wished I could do more with them. However these two have a story all to themselves that I may one day actually write up, but there's little plot and it's mostly fluff. Maybe a Oneshot? Anyway! Glad you enjoyed ;D You know, I actually get a lot of that and it makes me happy to know that the story is good enough that people can look past a major trigger and still enjoy it. And yes, how dare this person hurt Tarren! He's a sweetie. And I donno, is it? As always thank you so much to all of you who read / review / enjoy this story. If you have a question, don't be shy to ask and I will do my best to answer! If I missed your question...slap me with a fish please =)

I'm curious to know at what point James had forgiven Obane? Perhaps you should re-read the last chapter, because all that really happened was that James got to a point where he could stand being in the same room as Obane and actually hold a conversation. Their kiss was not really James submitting to Obane, it was a stunned moment of wtf before he pushed Obane away yet again. I always love getting reviews from you, they're so thought out and precise =) Thank you! I'm really glad you caught a lot of the subtle features and undertones in this chapter (especially mentioning the female side). Honestly, the dialog between James and Obane was so much fun to write, haha. I literally just let the characters do the talking, because the original conversations that I had planned didn't go the way I wanted them to. Funny how that works sometimes. Obane's mystery is only just beginning, there's still a lot more to discover - but James has his own secrets too. The next chapter goes a little more in-depth but basically he drugged Obane because it was the best way to get away and be by himself. James' character feels suffocated and crowded all of the time so this was his way of being free. Allow me to begin by saying that I really appreciate this review (not to say that there's any review I don't appreciate), it's actually catching a lot of the little subtleties of the story's main dilemma. This is a lot more than just about eggs and breeding or even someone taken out of their normal world and life. There's a huge rift between two vastly different cultures, and the person stuck between them who tries to cling to who he is and who everyone needs him to be. You're also absolutely correct in saying that James is pretty self-centered, and unfortunately it does turn a lot of readers off because, unlike so many other stories published or not, I strive to make my main character actually go through the stages of a realistic traumatic event. It takes more than a few pages for someone to have their whole life changed and then get to 'Ok, I'm all in!' (no that's not what's going to happen), and I really wanted to focus on the psychology behind all of this so I'm ecstatic to see someone catching onto this. The normal Omega cycle is actually very sad once you learn more about it, but I can understand your point. At this point, most of the Omegas are very old, and it isn't until later that the readers will get to see the effect that this has on the dragons as well. Don't worry though, James will start to calm down here -very- soon. However in my opinion (and this is my own, not trying to push it on anyone else), that's part of a great character arch. Like a drug-addict having to hit rock bottom to realize where all he's gone wrong, James had to reach a point where he realizes that he hates himself more than Obane or anyone else. There has to be a viable reason, an actual trigger for him to start working towards being a better person and character. As I stated in my last answer, really strive for realistic psychology and purpose in my characters - and most of my readers have responded well to it.

Fan Art!? So lately I have had a lot of super awesome fan art done by the lovely and talented Michion of tumblr. She's posted quite a bit and I couldn't be more ecstatic! I hope you guys enjoy these as much as I did, because she really has a skill for capturing their personalities and I just have a blast with it! The Walking Dead Dante James' Dragon Form Obane's Dragon Form Evran's Dragon Form Never gonna let you go Mmmm lookit dat sexy Obane What're you guys doing? Left For Dead Seriously, I have the coolest fans ever! For more of Michi's awesome art, check out her tumblr!

Hello, Allow me to start with saying that I'm a bit of a hard ass - and from what I am understanding, this is a work you are looking to get published in some way. I have a very critical eye for story and creativity and I am damn near squick-proof. I am a professional writer of technical documents (for the corporate world) so I have a solid understanding of spelling / grammar (which I realize you said you have under control) and for comprehension, structure and form. As for the creativity factor, I am very good at spotting plot holes, OOC issues and helping with writer's block (though I believe you are already finished with this story?). Primarily I write for Original M/M fics, however I am capable of stepping outside of that comfort zone to give you a fresh perspective. As a Beta I am known for being rather blunt, but all of the stories that I have assisted with on other websites and for other people have turned out quite successful. Unfortunately I have not beta'd for anyone in a while, however I can point you to some of my own work if you would like to have a taste of my style. Dragon Drive (Original) The Family Pet (The Avengers) Within the Keep (World of Warcraft) Please let me know if my skills are what you're looking for. Feel free to send me a PM here on the Forums, or an email ( ezno.serronas@gmail.com ). Our only issue is that my time frame can get a little hectic, but I doubt you'd ever have to go for more than a few days without seeing me. No matter what the case, I wish you and your story the best of luck! Cheers, Serronas

Since we're already on Chapter 8, I'm going to start with the later reviews =) Thank you! I tried for realism in terms of psychological representations and I'm happy to see that people are responding well to it. However, Futa is a Japanese term for Hermaphrodite, and is generally a reference when a character is more androgynous or feminine. The Hermaphrodite tag is already in place for the story, and technically this story should be considered Herm-Preg, however given that James adamantly classifies himself as a male, it's safe to call it MPreg. Thank you! And don't worry, the dynamics of their relationship will soon change. Thank you, super excited for the wedding And don't worry, you're by far not the only one who doesn't want to see James and Obane end up together. Unfortunately at this point, I have my readers torn, so whether or not James and Obane end up together or not I'm going to have people upset. I'll have accomplished my goal of instilling emotion! I won't say what will happen, but I can say that most people aren't going to see what the ending will actually be. Actually, I'm a little appreciative that you pointed out - James is supposed to reach a point where people should be starting to get tired of his behavior. He is getting exhausted, and this is essentially where his personality is going to start to settle down and calm. He's always going to be stubborn and aggressive, that just comes from his natural dragon nature, but he will start to chill out here soon. Haha, there will be no self-preg I'll be going more into his special little situation though as the story goes on.

Greetings and Salutations! Serronas here, welcome to the Dragon Drive discussion where you lovelies are free to ask questions about myself or my story. Please note that I can't promise that I can answer all questions because I'm a real stickler about not giving anything away =) However I will do my best to clear up any confusion you might have or general questions that may not be obviously stated within the story. I genuinely do appreciate all of the reviews/comments/praise/criticism that I get for Dragon Drive, and I really want to say thank you guys so much for all of the support and encouragement you've given me over the months. I look forward to writing so much more, and I really hope you guys enjoy the ride as we go. Story - Profile - Tumblr Full Summary; It isn’t every day that someone gets to wake up and realize that they’re a dragon, and James realized this when he learned of his lineage. However what should have been a momentously incredible discovery is quickly soured when he realizes that his dragon form is a female! What’s worse is when he finds out that he is among the very last of the female dragons left in the world. He has to fight off hoards of suitors, one of the most persistent of which being the fearsome Obane, leader of the black dragons, in order to maintain his integrity and his virginity! Hilarity and action ensue as hormones and emotions fly in this oddest of odd story. Genre: Adventure / Comedy / Dark Fiction Rating: AO (Adult Only 18+) Tags: Anal, Angst, Beast, Bi, Contro, D/s, Herm, M/M, MPreg, OC, Oral, Preg, RapeFic, Rim

Whenever I receive a review (good or bad) I look at it as if I'm opening a present. Honestly, I see them as gifts! Whether it's a one-line "Hey this is awesome" or a more in-depth analysis of the reader's likes or dislikes. For my main story Dragon Drive, I have received so many awesome reviews and, of course, my favorites are the ones who explain what they like. This topic has a LOT of really awesome points, and I don't think I'd argue with anything put here. Even though I know this thread is called "What do you look for in an ideal review" I think that there has been a lot of great things posted here. I actually want to point out what I don't like in a review (now that's not to say I don't like the review). I have seen a few people try to be really nice, post something awesome, but sometimes what they write can be taken as a little offputting or cynical, something that an author might not appreciate: First and foremost: DON'T ASSUME! You know what they say, "Assuming makes an ass out of u and me." One of the most irritating things that I can see in any review is to make a cynical or resolute decision about where a story is headed. For instance someone saying "Well, it's obvious that xxxx is going to happen" or "It's a shame that your story is going to turn out xxxx way." Remember that the only person who actually knows 100% what is going to happen in a story is the author. Feel free to make a prediction, but let the author tell the story because sometimes they can and will surprise you (we're sneaky like that!). If you don't like a topic, don't read about it. I enjoy writing in topics that some people don't like or don't consider and I make sure to warn everyone in the summary about things that others might find distasteful. One of the rudest things that someone can do is read a story they know they aren't going to like, just so that they can write a critical or cruel review. Remember the compliment sandwich. If you are going to write a criticizing or analytically oriented review, realize that not all authors have thick skin. The compliment sandwich is a way to let an author know that, even though you have your complaints, you still like their work and that their effort is appreciated. It basically goes like this: Start with a compliment, tell them something you like about the story or something you think they did well. Transition into a critique of what you didn't like and remember that most of the time this is personal preference! Just because you don't like it doesn't mean someone else doesn't. The only real non-personal critiques are in terms of technical errors such as grammar, spelling or punctuation. Offer up your own thoughts on how you might fix this, but don't go too deep. Remember that it isn't your story to write. End with another compliment, generally a good one I like to go with is, "Regardless of a few problems here and there, I love this story and honestly thank you for taking the time to write it. Keep up the awesome work!" Don't write what you wouldn't like to receive. Think of your own work for a moment, be it writing, drawing, working on a car, anything! Take the review you want to write and think to yourself in the context of your own hobbies, "Is this something that I would appreciate getting?" If not, you may want to consider rewriting or revising your review.

In reality, whether we love or hate "Mary Sue" one has to realize that...Mary Sue doesn't exist. Not in the context of 'Of course this person isn't real' but in the sense that perfection, the ideal of perfection and the creation of it...is impossible. Even the most elaborate, well-developed 'Mary Sue' is going to inherit flaws based on its creator, there will be a personality that bleeds through from its writer. In some aspects a character will be considerably better in some ways than others, but a character is limited by its writer. I find that interesting, and by extension (in some cases) I can find Mary Sue interesting. Reading between the lines, looking beyond the (often boring) story can reveal something more elaborate. It's the (wannabe) Psychiatrist in me, I can't help it. I don't see the writer as sad or pathetic, they may be trying to write out what they want to be but they're still expressing their creativity. Whether other people like it is up to the individual.