[Serious Lack of Reviews]

Most definitely I must agree there are lack of reviews on this site. I originally joined to get reviews to see how good I was as a writer. I have not bothered to post any new stories due to this. One original story that I have left on, I have decided not to go out of my way to finish it because I have no way of knowing whether is it being enjoyed or not. It seems I have one reviewer who enjoys the story but that is about it.

But that's okay, I am not whining. There are other sites available on the internet where readers provide helpful reviews. I was lucky to be directed to one. I do not mind that I have to pay a membership fee because it is definitely worth it as it will make me a better writer.

[Best or Worst review you've ever gotten]

I would like to share two bad reviews that I have received but they were not on this site. They are quite comical in my view...Okay, the first review that I had received, the individual was puzzled about the way the characters spoke. Basically what they said was from my Avatar (I had used Storm), they are assuming I am Black. So if I am a Black person then how come my characters don't speak "ghetto"? *sighs. I mean really...I am an educated person of colour so why would I?? And besides what does colour have anything to do with writing??!!! This, of course had me laughing--people can be so incredibly stupid.

Okay, now for the second review I have printed it below:

"If you want to write something that is dark, you need to remember that less is more. Using large or uncommon words does not create a dark atmosphere; often, it does the opposite, making the material unintentionally comical. Instead of enjoying what you wrote, I found myself unable to follow along at times. Lose the melodrama and shoot for more realism. Allow your characters to talk like normal people because your readers are going to get stuck on how they're saying it rather than what they are saying. If your reader has to have a dictionary then you have lost them. Keep it simple and show, don't tell."

Here is another person who isn't a fan of the dictionary...I just thought it was common knowledge that people knew what words such as, syncopated, blithering, and cacophony, all meant. And as for keeping things simple, I always remember my English teacher in University telling me that detail is the key to painting a picture for the audience to visualize--simplicity is boring, dull, and unimaginative. Oh well...

[New improved, "The Curse"]

After much thought, personal growth, and consideration I have set about re-writing and re-imagining my horror story which was originally called, "Cursed" Everything about the story has changed--new plot, different situation, and stronger characters now make up, "The Curse."

AUTHOR: Crystalandra

TITLE: The Curse

SUMMARY: Can an inexperienced sorceress, Azriella, and her Familiar, Jaeghar, help save the soul of a young man (Frederick Von Duke) who is plagued by a family curse when the Old Lycan Master (Deverius Von Duke), refuses to release him? They shall soon find out and be drawn into a circle of intrigue, love, and terror...

TAGS: ABUSE, ANAL, ANGST, ANTHRO, CR, FINGERING, H/C, HUMIL, MC, M/F, M/M, OC, ORAL, RAPEFIC, TORT, WIP

FEEDBACK: Would appreciate any feedback or criticisms you may have for this new re-write.

FANDOM: Original

PAIRINGS: N/A

SOLO OR CHAPTERED: Chaptered

URL: http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600106585

Thank you for taking the time to read my story-happy reading and enjoy.

[Explain Your Avatar]

LOL I get that a lot...You can tell that I am a TC fan but he is supposed to be a blend of Wolverine, Lion-O, and Wiley cat...I am paying homage to them.

[Explain Your Avatar]

Hi everyone, my Avatar is my one and only make-belief true love Argo...This Is how I visualize my T'yglon--it took me quite awhile to come up with his exact look and I think I was quite successful with it. I usually flip between him and Crystalandra's image which can be found on other sites.

[Lack of reviews.]

I guess I am part of the minority here that as a writer I do appreciate any reviews that I get. Whether they be negative or positive, I do not delete them from my posts since they are very much like trophies to me. I'll give you an example, a story that I have posted elsewhere received quite a vicious review--the individual did not like my main character stating that she was too powerful, snotty, and even went as far to criticize the name. I took this all in stride--I didn't get angry in fact it helped me to sit down and re-evaluate the character that I created. *shrugs. It's a shame that some authors are insensitive to honest reviews and have spoiled it for others who appreciate them.

[Lack of reviews.]

I guess that I can say as a newbie to writing that since I am not receiving many reviews and lots of hits must indicate that my story is perfect and needs no improvement. *snickers...Oh well...as the old saying says, 'beggars can't be choosers' and I should be thankful that at least people are reading my work...Although it would really be nice to receive a praise here and there that they like my plot and where it is heading. Does that make me selfish to say that? I don't mind criticism in fact I am use to receiving negative comments since I have developed a thick skin over the years. I have come to accept the fact that some people will like your work and others will not.