moss gypsy
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On a random note, since we're discussing grammar, here's a question: would it be proper to place a question mark within single quotations that are, themselves within double quotation marks? For example:
"Haven't you ever heard the saying, 'don't shoot the messenger'?" he asked.
or
"Haven't you ever heard the saying, 'don't shoot the messenger?'" he asked.
The second sentence looks more correct to me. Just wondering what ya'll thought.
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Okay, my two cents is random and, at best, unrelated to writing. As far as writing goes, however, I will agree w/ Wench in agreeing with Foe in that heroic characters, regardless of gender, should be written to be strong people with strong convictions.
However, I have no use for feminism. Then again, I suppose you might, too, if you were raised by a feminist who also explored her bi-curiosity on and off throughout your life. "Women can do anything men can do," my mother said, right after she asked me to give a message to my (male) fiance to come and fix her car. And yes, she has automotive experience--she was the only female in her college class back in the '70's.
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Howdy, yall!
Retro-vertigo has been revised and updated! Chapter 4 now available (Ch. 5 is currently in the works). Thank you, to those who have previously read, and if you haven't, and you like a good sci-fi story, please check this one out! Although Retro-vertigo takes place within Joss Wheadon's Firefly/Serenity universe, I've tried to write the story from an angle that anyone can read--even if they aren't familiar w/ the t.v. show/film. Link to my fanfic here.
Retro-vertigo is the story of the crew of a small, Firefly class star ship known as Serenity, and their adventures with four new passengers: the sassy and gifted Liana Laveau, stoic and former soldier, Chris Geautreaux, trust fund baby and smooth talker, Shin Shimazu, and finally, the small boned "Skinny" Sam Collins, who has a penchant for gambling. The group are musicians; the men, former band mates of Jayne Cobb, the crew's crude, yet lovable, gun-for-hire.
The band enlists the help of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in order to make it back to their home planet for a huge music festival--without raising the attention of the Feds--because these musicians aren't just some simple band--they're also cocky & charismatic drug smugglers.
This fanfic includes 5 OC's, one of which is a minor character who is deceased prior to the story. I didn't really intend for it to be a "song fic" (I'm not even exactly sure what makes a fic a "song fic"), but, because the story revolves around musicians, there are some lyrics within the story. I've tried not to go overboard w/ them. The fic also revolves heavily around dreams and flashbacks--fair warning to those of you who can't stand stories with parts told from that particular point of view.
Please R&R! I welcome constructive criticism, and if you'd like to beta Retro-vertigo just inbox me!
Happy reading&writing, yall!
~moss gypsy
aka
space oddity
aka
Jesse Noel
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Howdy, Soifon ^^
Are you still available to beta?
I am currently working on a fanfic set in Joss Wheadon's 'Firefly/Serenity' 'verse. It includes several original characters--I've already established their backgrounds and relationships.
If you're interested, drop me a line and/or review.
Thanks ^^
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Howdy, Raiteth ^^
Are you still available to beta? Maybe you'd be interested in helping me out.
My fic is a bit complex, but I have all character relations and backgrounds established. It is set in the 'Firefly'/'Serenity' verse. As you are also a Joss Wheadon fan, I thought you might be interested in checking it out ^^
Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, etc.
Thanks!
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I, too, am intrigued by 'glass.'
Challenge accepted. More updates soon.
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Howdy, ya'll ^^
Years ago, I read a steamy Logan/Jean fic, although I don't remember what site I found it on, the title, or the author. What particularly stands out in my mind about the fic was that all the chapter titles were related to poker (Duces Wild, One-Eyed Jacks, etc.)
In one chapter, Logan is reading Milton's "Paradise Lost" and decided that Eve must have been a red-head.
In another chapter, the X-Men are having a meeting, during which Logan is thinking of what he wanted to do to Jean, who was reading his mind. Then she started sending him mental images to fuck with him, and at the end of the chapter, Gambit (being empathic) got all flustered and told Logan to do her or forget her, just get it over with.
Another chapter I remember is Jean working out in the Danger Room when Logan comes in. She's running on a tredmill, and then Logan comes in and starts practicing tai-chi.
Throughout the story, Jean and Logan's affair goes deeper and deeper. She even starts wearing black clothing, instead of the red she normally wore because of Scott's visor.
Is this ringing a bell with anyone? If so, drop me a line and let me know where I can find this fic.
Thanks yall!
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Aaaw :sniffle:
That's great that she's expecting, tho (((Congrats Sarima!)))
Thanks for the replies, yall! ^^
--the oddity
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Howdy, ya'll! ^^
I've been looking for "Releasing the Demons," an orginal fic written by Samara Raine. It's about a 13-year-old girl name Madeline who is kidnapped and sold into a slavery/prostitution ring.
Sound familiar to anyone? It was such a great story, and I never got to finish reading it! I was going to add Samara to my list of recomended authors, but I can't find her name in the directory--I don't know if this is due to site re-vamping or if perhaps sheno longer posts on AFF anymore.
Anyway, if you know where to find this story and/or author, please drop me a line. Thanks! ^^
--the oddity
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I heart tagging chapters of fanfic! I get off on mind tripping with music I want readers to believe is mine. Then, I go back por la fin (end scene) and throw ya an A.N. and shoutouts.
I love astrikses as well. I use them in place of quote notation to separate musical quotes (i.e. lyrics) which inspired the chapter from those within the chapter.
On that note....................
*demented laughter*
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I am single-handedly responsible for all of quantum theory, including, but not limited to, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, and string theory.
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I am working on a fanfic that is turning out to be mostly flashbacks and dreams. Of course, I'm not using those idiotic 'flashback tags' or whatever--I can't stand that crap, either. My writing flows (for the most part), and the reader doesn't have to be told by the omniscient author that what's occuring is a memory. The memory is already implied.
What I am concerned about is this: how much is too much? Can an author go overboard with flashbacks, even if they are relevant to the current timeline in the story?
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I get inspiration from the strangest places. Well, okay, the places themselves aren't strange, just the circumstances, I guess.
For instance, I'll end up seeing a movie or tv show with a friend that I'd never normally watch, like, something I don't think I'd be interested in. And then a particular character, setting, situation, etc. will become a muse.
Music, of course, is a given.
In situations where I feel a lack of inspiration, I've found it quite helpful to just start reading other authors works. Many times, I've read someone else's fiction and thought to myself, "Yeah, that's an element I'd like to incorporate in my work, I just never really knew how to go about it." Or, "Hey, that's really cool. I'd like to include something like that in my work, but maybe take it a step further." Taking a break from your own writing and getting into someone else's can aid you in overcoming those nasty blocks.
Last, but not least, seventhsanctum.com can help you churn out some interesting ideas. I found that link in another post somewhere in the forum--I can't recall who posted it originally, but to that person I give thanks, shoutouts, and much love.
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Howdy, ya'll ^^
Check out my new fanfic-in-progress, Retro-vertigo, set in Joss Whedon's Firefly/Serenity universe. The story focuses on the mercenary Jayne Cobb reuniting with his former band.
Author: Space Oddity
Title: Retro-vertigo, aka Untitled1
Summary: WIP; A routine stop on Persephone leads to Serenity accomodating four new passengers--Jayne Cobb's former band mates.
Feedback: Feedback gets me off.
Fandom: Firefly/Serenity
Pairing: Jayne/OFC(s)
Warnings: Angst, BDSM, B-Mod, D/s, M/F, OC,Oral,Spank,Violence, Voyeur
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...Thank you!
Can you tell me which line you liked?
^^ No problem. You really seem to know what you're doing.
In ch. 5 when Madeline is thinking/writing about Katie after Christian had whipped her, Madeline comments on how the whipping must have scarred Katie mentally, then realized that Katie was already brainwashed because she'd told Madeline she was happy there. To this thought, Madeline questioned, "How could anyone be happy in captivity?"
That was the line that stuck with me for some reason.
Also, I just started reading "To Become" by Maal. Thumbs up on the recommendation.
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Rectum... hell! I'd Killed'em!
Pile driver? I barely know 'er!
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Cool, I will be checking back for updates ^^
Also, I know you said this was un-edited, and that you've recently gone back to re-work some of it. It might be cool if you had a beta to go over some of your stuff, too. I only noticed a few typos, like missing punctuation and a couple spelling errors.
I was inspired enough to quote a line from Ch. 5; is that okay? I haven't used it yet--just saved it in my personal stash of inspirational quotations. But if I *do* use it I will, of course, include you in my A/N ^^
Keep up the good work!
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Thanks for posting. This was really good. Is there more in the works? Maybe the girl narrating becomes more submissive...
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howdy ^^
I have a WIP based in Joss Wheadon's Firefly/Serenity 'verse. It mostly involves Jayne Cobb and OC's. I'd love for someone to help me with whatever feedback they would like to contribute (critiques welcome: spelling/grammar, character development, plot development, whatever you have time for). Also, if you speak a foreign language, I'd love to hit you up for translations/notes (i.e. French, Cajun, Chinese).
I've introduced five new characters to Serenity's crew--Jayne's former band members--who are hitching a ride to their home planet. So far, there is a lot of drug use. Pairings include but not limited to Jayne/OFC(s), but I have ideas for others as well.
Also B-Mod (tats, peircings), SI (as in self-injury), spank, BDsM, voyuerism, graphic drug use...
Drop me a line or some reviews if you're interested. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! ^^ You can read the softly titled
"Retrovertigo" here: http://tv.adultfanfi...hp?no=600096492
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^^ howdy.
i'm space oddity, and i dwell among the various circles of hell (i.e. along a river in western kentucky).
i'm not new to AFF.net; only the forums. They are quite inspiring, and a good way to kill time. ~check out my fic~
i'm a wannabe skater. i practice with the local flat track roller derby team on a weekly basis. ~sk8 or die~
my other hobby is music. i play guitar (rhythm, bass, some lead) and sing. ~music is life~
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A childish word for penis that I heard a lot growing up was peebird not that anyone's going to use
haha that's good.
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A dog walks into a bar and says to the bartender, "I'm looking fer the man who shot mah paw."
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i rigged the pyrotechnics at a famous country singer's show to blow up the stage.
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You Can't Write The Perfect Feminist Novel And How Its Mostly Some French Guy's Fault
in Writers' Corner
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Hey, I have mad respect for ppl who lived during the 70's, feminists, masculanists, eunuchs (why is spell check saying this is the correct spelling of eunichs? whatevs.) I just think 'feminism' means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. The word carries a lot of connotations based on one's own experience with this...abstract idea. This is one of the "younger generation's" opinions and experiences. Maybe it didn't always mean that. I'm not saying it ever did or does to anyone else.
You know what I'm sick of? People who think they still have to fight for these labels. It's 2014--you know why kids of my generation don't "Fight for the right?"
Because we thought we were past that. We thought the older generations were past it. Young ppl don't see color anymore. And we don't really see gender, either--anybody wanna discuss gay marriage, for example, and why it's happening now and not back then? Because the youth have evolved beyond these arbitrary and relative labels and ideals. We don't see in 'black and white.' Hell, a lot of 'em see in rainbow, now days. It doesn't matter who marches on what for the right to participate in the purely participatory act of 'voting.' Don't get me wrong--I'm not saying that females haven't participated to history in major, event altering ways that were important to humanity. Obviously that would be facetious lying.
I'm just playing devil's advocate. Mostly because I'm an argumentative bitch, but also because I get tired of hearing that people are STILL having this eon's old debate. Who cares what some idiot bigot has to say about anything? But don't tell me I have no experience with discrimination/sacrifice, or am too young, and therefore have no right to speak on the matter. At the end of the day, I'm an equal opportunity descriminator--and if you think that's bad, you can go tell it to my gay sister, my feminist mother, or my half black, half indian father.
I just don't like the word 'feminism' or it's connotations. What I'm saying is, let's look past these stereotypical adjectives in an attempt to find the heart of a person and their ideals.