polywolly

^ Just outed me on one fantasy. Chocolate covered Snape... Mmm... < Would keep all the Snapes for herself. < Has another fantasy that involves honey and silk. Let's not get into it... V Realizes we've managed to merge fantasy and food discussion at last! We rock!

I am still winning. Mwahaha!! I am ashamed of myself now. I am coffeeless and directionless. I am planning to fix the coffeeless part very soon.

...is where he found the jewel shards. Lo and behold, no one will ever know that...

2162 - Random again...

No. And no. Quamp. ?

Hard to Handle (song)

Yes, but you'll need a scooter, some raw hamburger, and a donut if you ever plan to follow my directions. When did they change the locks?

I am no longer allowed to say, "Go ahead and make me, if you think you'll survive."

I have. I like creamed corn with mashed potatoes. Mmm... I have never been a "team player".

I am smiling at the word "humdi". I am still laughing because, upon seeing the GDNC, I thought to myself, "Hey, who's the wise guy using the acronyms while I'm away..." Then I read Dazzled's post. I am being soooooo fic lazy it isn't funny anymore. I am too sleepy to mind.

^ Just bummed me out. < Can think of nothing cheerful to discuss. < Except maybe never answering the phone again. That'd make me cheerful. V Will begin the next discussion of cake and all things cakey.

Ha! See? Always one post shy. StoryJunkie?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (movie)

2137 - I always get the random, crap numbers. I'm sorry. I always get the special, pattern-challenged numbers.

Over the river and through the woods. That's a well-traveled path. Should we run all the way to grandma's house?

^ Is always just right nice. < Should put more effort into being nice, even if it's just so people aren't scared of her. V Has no trouble being nice all the time.

As a writer, I like to hear what someone likes and what they think is lacking. Although, I keep in mind that some readers are looking for an action-packed rollercoaster ride while others prefer a long, drawn out drama. Some people prefer simplified descriptions while others prefer a verbose depiction of every minute detail. When a reader takes the time to review, they are letting the writer know that they've read the story and thought it was good enough, or bad enough, to merit comment. I'm usually satisfied with "Brilliant!". I don't mind a good, old, "That was great! Looking forward to more." My favorite reviews point out something in particular, something that struck them as odd, something they want to see more of, something they particularly liked. All in all, I'm not terribly picky. The pros of asking for detailed reviews would certainly be the added input or concrit the writer receives. If the writer thinks they have a pacing issue or they’re not sure if the flashback scene works as well as they hoped then they should mention it in the a/n. Then the reader will pay more attention to the part, and while they’re reading, make mental notes about what worked, what didn’t, and ways to improve the problem or dispel the writer’s worry about that point. The only drawback I see is that some reviewers who might leave the one line reviews might pass on leaving a review in that case. Some readers might think the writer seeks more comment than they are either prepared or feel qualified to provide. I’ve heard from several regular reader/reviewers that they simply enjoy the stories. They aren’t wrapped up in grammar/tense/formatting/pacing/continuation/etc. In that case, perhaps a note saying, “All reviews welcome…” or something to that effect that would prevent putting any distance between the writer and the “pleasure reader”. Those one line reviews of encouragement are equally, if not more important to me. The more of those I get, the more people I know are reading the story…and actually enjoying it.

An Awfully Big Adventure (movie...I wonder who's in it...)

silly

...go gentle into that good fuck. Going once, going twice...

Because they hate you, too. Do gods wear shoes?

Oprah

^ Has remembered who I am. < Is known for convincing people of outlandish things. < Thinks misleading people should be an Olympic sport. V Is willing to buy that bridge I'm selling.

Nope. I'm always a post late and a buck short. SweetMisery?

2131 -- That was surprisingly fun to type.