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  1. So…  Warning rant ahead…

    Perhaps I am quite close to the written material I have up.  Perhaps I’m just stubborn…  Pigheaded…  Wouldn’t be the worst thing I’ve been called…  And I’m willing to take some fair concrit when it comes to the stories, even the ones I am most proud of…  The latest review that I received for Blood and Honour was neither concrit nor supportive, in my belief.

    I read the entire chapter before I review, before I form an opinion.  Being told, off the bat, that you did not read the entire chapter, thus forming your opinion from half...a quarter, I feel renders anything said not necessarily invalid, but also pointless in ‘constructive’ criticism – and I use ‘constructive loosely here (especially when a comment made is that ‘it would be more ‘readable”).  I’m not sure how four people can be confusing, nor can I understand how, and I will be exact here, one can be confused with four given names, three nicknames associated with those given names (Ie. Max – Maximilian, Fritz – Friedrich, Matti – Matilde), and two surnames.  As for feelings and emotional responses; I’m sorry that it doesn’t beat you over the bloody head with each and every sentence referring to how ‘utterly awesome’ the other one is while otherwise leaving a vacant slot where the MC is.  This one is not supposed to start happy, is not supposed to be cheerful and happy, this is supposed to be a dark start, a bleak future cast. 

    Perhaps because of my closeness and pride for Blood and Honour, maybe it’s not as bad as I think, but to me, this review was not constructive, this felt like full on criticism and, at some points, quite mean spirited.

    End of rant.

    Sorry…  Just need to bitch and complain, but didn’t want to clutter the forums with things.

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    2. pippychick

      pippychick

      And on the subject of bad reviews, at least it wasn’t personal. Wait until someone reads a story and then reviews or emails to says something like: “I read your story. Are you okay?” or otherwise speculates on the kind of life you’ve had.

      Sometimes, I think they even mean it, which is kind of hilarious.

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      DP: Thanks.  I did look over them, but yeah…  When I’m feeling a little less… beaten down, I’d love to discuss them and hear them.

      Pippy: I wouldn’t worry about the concrit you gave.  I didn’t think it was that much and many of your points were valid (especially the double paragraph (you can’t hear it, but there’s still some head thudding against wall sounds going on here)).  (And, no, I see no pretentiousness or intellectual snobbery in your response.)

      And, uh…  ‘What about parfaits?  Everyone like parfaits?’  Okay, okay, I can take a hint over all the boos, I’ll be quiet now.

      The concrit you and BW have given (as well as CR in the beta sessions) are welcome, just as anyone’s, and I hope it never came across as being the opposite.  As I stated in the forum post, reviews and concrit help you grow as a writer.  This one just felt…  Unnecessarily harsh…  And I needed to growl and moan about it…

       

    4. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      My prescription to help improve your mood.  :P

      Cake_and_ice_cream_with_a_cherry_on_top_

  2. Okay, so personal rant coming up…

    I was reading A few posts off site that a couple friends had shared and I felt absolutely disturbed by them.  It might be a few years back and all, but...  

    To have published authors who readily compare fanfic to home invasion (because (imo) free publicity is certainly the same as having someone break in and take everything), immoral  (... not touching that idea...) making them want to 'barf' (excellent wording, btw), and referring to it as adultery... 

    Are you serious?  I understand the idea of not liking it (I don't agree, but that's a personal thought process and one I can't force on others)...  But really?

    Sorry, just a little growly over this...

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      I think more authors are becoming open to fan fiction. However, there is still a huge stigma dating back to the Marion Zimmer Bradley legal issue (which remains unclear to this day, IMO). Many authors won’t read any fan fiction of their work because they are afraid if anything they write resembles that fan fiction, they will be sued. It’s tainted the relationship between fan fiction writers and authors for some time.

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      Now, this is a humble opinion of a delusional madman here...  But if I was published and I saw some fanfic of it on here (he'll, if someone contacted me and was like "I want to write in the universe of Blood Prize" I'd be feeling pretty complimented and flattered by it.  Admittedly, I'm kind of weird that way, so…

      But I do understand the approach and thoughts behind it of staying away, too.  Nowadays, it seems like people will sue over every little thing (Not to say it does happen, but with news and stuff, it has that stigma)...  And no author (I hope) wants to be accused of plagiarizing, even without that knowledge.  It does wonders for a career if that happens, I hear.

    4. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      I used to looove Marion Zimmer Bradley. Now I gotta google it. 

  3. So, I think I'm absolutely insane (anyone know a five star hotel with a nice white padded room, those good suits that hug you, and dining arrangements?)...  One series I'm prepping to send for a publisher, two Halloween oneshots, four works on the go and posted here...  And another one I just started…

    Yep, I'm nucking futs! 

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    2. Tcr

      Tcr

      ... I must be the only one lost with that...  But...  Lol.  Well, I have six waiting for prepping...   So...  Do I win a prize?   Yeah, little strange here...

    3. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      I think being “strange” was one of the AFF signup requirements.  :indubitably:

    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      I'm pretty sure I checked insane on my registration...  Off kilter...  Bizarrely creative...  Must have missed strange.

  4. ... How to tell when you'retoo tired to actually post a new chapter on here?  When you add the chapter to a oneshot and don't even realize it until you're actually awake again...  You win this round, exhaustion, you win this round…

    On a positive note, it's all corrected...  I hope...

  5. Anyone else ever just feel like pulling everything they have posted or is it just me?  I feel like it might just be me...  Hmmm...  Probably is...

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    2. Tcr

      Tcr

      PippyChick: Yeah, I notice that myself and that's probably the reason now.  Just posted something new and yeah...  While I know comparing does nothing, I've found it happening with this one…

      DP: I wish I could say it was a big check...  I'd pull it there.  Still thinking no publisher will take the one I'm prepping...

       

    3. JayDee

      JayDee

      I did once pull everything I posted from AFF. Unfortunately one of the stories wasn’t backed up like I thought and I lost it. I can’t remember why, but I had ‘em back up before too long so it can’t have been too serious.

    4. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Ages ago, I talked one author out of a complete withdrawal, (due to serious medical issues), pointing out that their fics (non-AFF) were a nice legacy, something that his nephew (who started him writing HP fanfic) would eventually treasure.  I know the lack of reviews/response can be frustrating, or the self-doubts gnaw, I struggle with those too, however, stories are tales, generally enrich us all, and can be a good legacy once we’re dust. 

       

  6. Well...  That poor guardian angel just retired...  That's a good seven I've gone through…

    Hit an ice patch, slid into the concrete barrier...  Managed to steer away from a full head on, but sheared off a third of the bumper and the front passenger quarter panel...

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    2. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      I’m beginning to think you and winter just don’t get along. Jesus Christ, stop almost dying dude. 

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      @JayDee: Yeah.  Didn't like the slow motion as the nose went for the concrete...  Worst part: snow pile to the left, to the right...  but I managed to get the one section with clear concrete…

      @CloverReef: Probably should...  I'm running out of angels...  I'm pretty sure they're just drafting them now...  Maybe I should stop wintering...  I hear California is nice this time of year...  lol.

    4. InvidiaRed

      InvidiaRed

      There’s definitely support group up there. I owe them some serious drinks.

      I mean three years ago just bought a car didn’t even make it home cause a roadside assistance truck California stopped a stop sign and smashed the driver's side totaling it(In hindsight, I should have sued. But hindsight has always been 20/20)

      I know mine was wearing black and yellow pajamas cause I was the only one who saw her. Or maybe it was the trauma from kissing the steering wheel. One of the two. Haha.

      The Midwest quite beautiful this time of year. Snowbird syndrome is pretty common here. @Tcr rest assured your angels aren’t the only ones in need of therapy. 

  7. Well, this a strange burst of creative inspiration...  8 chapters in the equivalent time of approximate eight hours across two days...  After so long of not feeling it, I'd almost forgotten what a rush it could be.  :D:D:D:D

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    2. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Quote

      Although the toaster says I'm sane...)

      Would you like some toast?  Or, are you more of a muffin man? :)  (And :2tubs: if you recognize the source)

      2016 was even slimmer, so this *is* an improvement.  I’m guessing that people are just a bit busier over the holidays, so they don’t have that much time to write/review.

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      Today is good, thanks for asking :whistle:.

      Yeah, it's probably just the holidays...  But I've absolutely no life, so...  lol.

    4. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      I left work last Friday for the staycation, and likely won’t see another person until I get back to work next week.  So, yeah, its me and my cats for the holidays.  My family’s far enough away that makes it fiscally and logistically tough to visit (not to mention that recent oil boiler purchase didn’t help the budget).  Other people, though, likely resemble National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

  8. For the first time in ten years...  this depression has gotten below the worst of anyone seeing it...  It's been a long time since I've lost interest in writing...  Or anything…

    That's a scary thought...  

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    2. JayDee

      JayDee

      Shit, I know how that sucks. All I can say is I hope it gets better.

    3. InBrightestDay

      InBrightestDay

      I know what that feels like.  If you need to talk, I’m more than happy to listen, and if not, I hope you feel better.

      Joining the Hugs Brigade too. :hug:

    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      Thanks again.  @JayDee...  Last time had some antidepressants involved...  But...  Hopefully it goes in a bit.

      @InBrightestDay...  Thanks.  It's appreciated to have the option.  And thanks (:hug:to all).

  9. So, today marks another milestone...  Through doubts and all, Blood and Honour has received 1000 dragon prints. :):)

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      Many congrats, and apologies for being behind in reading and reviewing. :blush:

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      It’s okay, BW.  Everyone has their RLs :).  And I’m sure you have a long list of ones you’re reading, writing and reviewing :) .

    4. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Congrats.  As those numbers tick higher and higher, you’ll feel better about it!

  10. There's a reason I don't write oneshots...  Because I never stop at one...  They're like bloody Pringles!!! :pissed: And then they turn into new projects...  Adding to a very large array of projects...  And again I've got another started...  Lol.  However, it is proving to myself I am capable of crossing genres...  So that's something!!:D

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    2. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Step one, dispose of the plot bunny and wait for it to germinate in the refuse pile
      Step two, cut the seedling down, wait for it to become a oneshot
      Step three, cull the oneshot and see it bloom into a chaptered story
      Step four, smoother that story to see it become a full universe with lots of stories and backstories….
      Step five, set auto-destruct and abandon universe
      Step six, pray that nobody else realizes that their universes were infected from yours.

    3. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      @Desiderius Price you must have a very interesting garden.

    4. Desiderius Price
  11. And now...  for the next five weeks, tough days ahead...  Lots of bad memories...  Not sure how much writing is going to get done on any of them now :(.

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      @Desiderius Price I found out on Thanksgiving Day 2012 that my dad had end-stage cancer. He and my stepmom flew up from Texas on December 5, 2012, and he died January 11, 2013.

      I still catch myself thinking I should text my dad about something, or call him. But if he were here today, we’d be having a cup of coffee together, something we started doing when I was a toddler (mine back then was a few drops of coffee in warm milk, but it worked!) and did almost up until he died. Cocoa was only for when I went ice skating, and Dad would be watching from the rail at Wollman Rink.

    3. Avaloyuru
    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      I hate working nights, never get to answer people right away... :(…

      DP: Regarding morselized penis...  Disturbing...  Yet, once again shows how reality can be stranger than fiction...  And I have a great number of strange things the cops would suspect me as a serial killer for...especially with my search history...  And apparently being a writer only goes so far when researching Nazis...  And rape...  And getting away with murder...

      BW, I'm sorry to hear that :(...  It's good you have the great memories, though.  Still, I understand...  And sure, let's be tough together :).  :hug:.

  12. So the dark beast has struck again... My archnemesis, Self Doubt, is back... :( .  I wish he'd fuck off...  Jump into a fiery, raging volcano...   Or something... At least let me kick him in the nuts...   Just once...  

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    2. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      I prefer the bigboy myself… (double shot….)  And I’ve got an “adult” mod, so I’ve got a naked chick firing off mini nukes...unless I tweak the jetpack settings and then she’s flying across the commonwealth raining down terror.   :P

       

       

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      Lol.  Definitely.  I have to admit, I keep mine on the ground, with Curie trailing...  Mmmm...  Lol.  I do have a tendency to make suicidal jumps off the Prydwen in power armour...  Best rewind moments!   Well, aside from blowing up Megaton in Fallout 3...  

    4. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      With the tweaked settings, I can jump up to the Prydwen. The next time I go against kellog, I plan to fly up to it as it’s flying….I understand that’s less rewarding than one might think.

      Fallout 3… I played both sides on more than one occasion.  I’d try to “rescue” the settlers of Megaton up to Paradise falls before blowing it up.  Named characters generally couldn’t, and Moria, I’d convince her it was her fault.  Another high point is selling Brian Wilks to Paradise Falls “It’s a welcome necklace, it’ll show you the way.”.

      Fallout NV, I played that a lot too, eventually settling on Yes Man as my preferred play through.   There’s a mod, now called “Tale of Two Wastelands”, that merges Fallout 3 into a “DLC” for NV, so you can play both, travelling between the Capital and the Mojave via a train.   (Though, that can generate plot issues when I put Brian Wilks into the personal safety shelter, and then travel to NV where the screen uses the “nine years later...” message.)

       

  13. I have completed the NaNoWriMo challenge!  50k words written in The Target, which still isn’t completed!  Hurrah!  Woo!

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      Congratulations! Now keep going! :congratualtions:

    3. Sinfulwolf
    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      Thanks all!  It was an interesting experience :)

  14. I think the dark pit might be breaking to see some light.  A tiny sliver, but that's enough, right?  Pull myself back through, carry on.  Despite what has happened in that time, I want to say thank you, to all you guys.  I appreciate it.  :hug:.

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    2. InBrightestDay

      InBrightestDay

      Good to know you’re feeling a little better, and always happy to help however I can. :hug:

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      It's getting there.  And thanks, InBrightestDay.  It's what I like about AFF, the community supports one another.  :) .  Been posting, so there's something good.  :) .

    4. JayDee

      JayDee

      I hope ya keep improving.

  15. So, did a bad thing...  Still doing a bad thing...  Posting in class...  But, two chapters of Hunted up and hopefully get to reviewing the Halloween anthology this evening...  NSFW, you say?  I say, if no one knows, no one says anything...  Lol.

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    2. Sinfulwolf
    3. InvidiaRed

      InvidiaRed

      You have to recite the last page of the last book you read backwards to bleed off the bad luck.

    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      I like how @Sinfulwolf immediately goes to whips...  lol.

      Well, aside from DP, who I'll read when not at work (I think that might be pushing it...  lol), reviewed.  :) .

      YAY!

  16. Well, thus ends the semester...  Now to wait to see how badly I failed to achieve the necessary mark.  But...  Now I can take some stress off and get back to writing again!  Yay!!!

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      I’m sure you did very well, but yay to less stress! 

    3. InvidiaRed

      InvidiaRed

      I have absolute confidence in you :D

    4. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      If you passed, that’d be wonderful! If you failed, we can blast Another Brick in The Wall and bitch until you feel better. Now get yo write on, boiiii! 

  17. Well, after nearly seven years at the same job, that chapter is done.  And an old chapter becomes edited.  Back to university I go in a few months.

    Unfortunately, I may not have as much time to write between packing, moving and getting settled (again), so the updates may be...  A lot less in the coming months.  Apologies, and assurances, I have not abandoned them.

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    2. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      It sounds like this is a move for the better, so congratulations! Nothing is worse than working at a job you don’t like.

    3. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Yeah, go to school until you get really tired of it (that’s what I did).  Congrats on making the change in your life, hope it works out better for you (in the long run).

    4. DemonGoddess

      DemonGoddess

      I hope this all works out well for you!

  18. Does anyone else ever just read a book and start comparing characters?  Or am I the only crazy one?  Admittedly, the toaster does tell me the Oven hates me, so maybe... 

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    2. Tcr

      Tcr

      That's good, I thought the fridge might have been lying.  ;)

    3. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Dunno, that just gave me the chills :P

       

    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      Yeah, it was a pretty cold reception I got.

  19. Well, first time for everything.  Here's to the first non-Original story I've done in a long time and first I've posted on here...

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    2. BronxWench
    3. Avaloyuru
    4. Tcr

      Tcr

      CR:  lol.  Thanks.

      Ava: Thanks.  I certainly hope so.  :D.

      BW: Cookies?  Mmmm....  Cookies...  Beware, the Cookie Monster's around.

  20. @CloverReef Because I owe you and, despite saying it earlier, happy birthday, hope your day was great.

    1. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      @CloverReef The happiest of birthdays to you! :hug: :party: :happykitten:

    2. Desiderius Price
    3. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      Thanks guys! It was nice of Pride to throw the parade on my birthday so I spent the day in the big city! And I’m totally getting mcdonalds because junk food magically becomes healthy on birthdays. It’s a law of nature. 

  21. Well, put the first of the LFM sketches up…  Almost forgot the feeling of apprehension that accompanied that post button...

    1. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      Putting yourself out there is usually nerve wracking. Kudos.

    2. Tcr

      Tcr

      Thanks, CR! :D .

    3. Sinfulwolf

      Sinfulwolf

      Also good to push through the nerves.

  22. Well, the creative side just dive bombed into the ground with a nuke attached to it.  If onlybad news would stop coming my way...  Or RL would dive bomb into the ground...  Either or...  I'm not picky... 

    1. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      I vote for RL dive bombing into the Laurentian Abyss.

    2. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Well, only if there were plot bunnies attached to the bombs, those never die.

    3. Tcr

      Tcr

      DP: Plot bunnies, I can handle...  I keep them in a pen in the back of the farm...  Although a few get out and I go hunting...  Where's the shotgun again? 

      BW: I agree.  But I'm sure RL would come back in some form like The Thing or something equally creeptacular.  These damned storm clouds are just hovering...  <raises fist to clouds>  Go bother someone else, like my archnemesis!

       

  23. Well, after 3 weeks of disaster, finally got moved...  Four days before university starts.  Well, at least a little time to write.  :)

    1. CloverReef

      CloverReef

      I’m glad you’re finally getting a chance to get settled in before you show university who’s boss

    2. Desiderius Price

      Desiderius Price

      Get that halloween story out of the way before the term starts!

    3. Sinfulwolf

      Sinfulwolf

      That was quite a bit of time. Hopefully the disaster is all past.

  24. To friends, fans, and everyone in between:

    Merry Christmas.  Hope everyone's able to enjoy it with family.

     

    1. BronxWench

      BronxWench

      Merry Christmas to you and your family from the lot of us here at the lair! :hug:

    2. pippychick

      pippychick

      Merry Christmas, and a good year to come, Tcr! :)

  25. Whoo...  woo hoo!  Woo!  2600 views on Hunted!  YAY!!!

    1. InvidiaRed

      InvidiaRed

      :yahoo:It is much deserved. Well written and lovely.

    2. Tcr

      Tcr

      Thank you so much, InvidiaRed! :)

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