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They do say that writers should write what they know. That’s why I write about a werewolf. No exactly, that’s what the codes are there for! There’s about half the Minor2 stuff I’m fine with and half I avoid, but I’d never criticise folks who do want to write or read it. You’ve both got a good story starting there and I hope it gets a lot of reads and reviews. Also, about the setting – I genuinely thought I’d somehow mis-read the summary it’s easy to miss a word if you’re reading fast, and purely coming from some of your past stories I’ve read being set in Britain I had that mental image. After both kilometres and arse had appeared I figured it had to be the land down under instead, but until then I wasn’t sure.

Hey @JayDee Thank you so much for this review, and I completely understand about the minor2, it’s why the tag is there. For me, it is kind of fun recalling my younger self so that Nina can borrow her for a bit (I was terrible). I’m glad the build up comes across well, nevertheless. @Melrick and I added the setting to the summary, because you gave us a reminder. I know I have so much catching up to do reading-wise (covers the ears of fate), and with any luck, this week could be my week, because I am really looking forward to it! I’m sorry I’ve been absent for such a long time now.

Ahh… JayDee, no. You made us realise we hadn’t mentioned it at all! Thank you

I’d have sworn it just said “country town” rather than “Australian country town” when I read it on the archive! I’m guessing it was right up against the side of the window and that’s how I missed it, hence the semi-query in my review. D’oh.

Hey, all. Not too much to report this week; have been kind of busy getting ready to go out of town to teach a class. Also, still waiting on the beta of TMTM chapter 4; beta said he was halfway through it when I checked with him a week ago, so hopefully it will be ready soon. SWP1, haven’t heard about the police drone. Maybe I’ll search it.

Was getting coffee at the office when I suddenly had the unbidden thought, “I oughta smurf you right up the smurfhole, you smurfing smurfer!” Thankfully, I don’t think anyone heard me laughing for no apparent reason.

Well said! It’s tragic you were discouraged before, but it’s good to see you’re powering through and coming back to your art. It’s great to write for yourself, but don’t be too hard on yourself for keeping your audience in mind too. Of course you can’t please everybody: some people out there will never be pleased no matter what. But you can get to know your particular audience, and what appeals to them so you can have fun playing with their emotions. But for the sake of staying on topic… Of course I agree with the people who said it depends on the characters and the situation. I personally don’t mind having chars jump into bed immediately, as long as there’s a damn good reason and it makes sense to the plot. Personally if I have a promiscuous main, I’ll have sex from the start, sometimes even with the main love interest, but if you do that, you need to balance it with a heap of conflict between them to make that initial roll in the proverbial sack interesting. Good luck with your story, and don’t hesitate to ask more questions!