CL Mustafic

As someone that does not focus mainly on sex in their stories, I will tell you that you may get those that bemoan the lack of sex. Hell some may even try to tell you that your story doesn't belong on an adult website but I'm here to tell you that AFF welcomes all types of stories. There are plenty of people in the world and everyone has a different taste in reading, you will find readers that appreciate your work. The first thing you have to do is thicken your skin and be prepared to ignore those that read your story and then have the balls to tell you that you wrote it wrong just because it doesn't fit their perception of what they think this sort of story should be. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but you don't necessarily have to listen to them. Stay your course and don't let the nay sayers bring you down. The other thing is that you may want to make a thread where you can discuss your story with the readers who are interested in hearing what you have to say. Sometimes you get a better insight into what the readers are thinking when it's not a review type thing but instead engage them in a discussion. As far as content goes, as long as you tag your story appropriately, people will already know what they are stepping into and should not be surprised if the issue of say, abuse, is brought up. If they read it and get upset even though they were warned, that is not your problem. People need to take responsibility for their own choices and if they don't heed the warnings and proceed anyway and then get upset, well what can you do? Some people just live to have their buttons pushed. Post the story you want, tag it the way the ToS tells you to and see what happens, you might be surprised. CL

Chapter 19 is up now!

Review Replies for Backdoor Politics Chapter 18 Alrighty then, welcome back all you strong stomached readers and reviewers! Here we go again. Not much to say on this one, hope you all were not surprised with how Koslov met his end. But I bet the Demetri thing was a shocker, right? Yeah well that just sort of popped up so I grabbed it, I love when things like that happen. Just a head’s up the next chapter hasn’t been beta read yet so I’m sure you’ll notice a lot of mistakes but just ignore them. My wonderful beta reader is preparing for vacation and is running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to get things ready so we’re giving her a pass on this one. Okay so on to the replies… Tahn: Okay, alright, here you go. Did you stay awake long enough to read it? Lol BronxWench: I like that you don’t pity the Koslov because I think he got what was coming to him also, guys like that deserve a gory, messy ending. I thought it might be a bit surprising to learn that it was all Demetri’s doing because it shocked me when I wrote it. Lol Sneaky brain, plotting without me. Yeah, Zijad, not sure where I stand on Kamal’s thoughts that Zijad belongs to him. I guess we shall see. Thanks for reviewing once again. Cheshire_Kitty: I don’t care why you like it, I’m just glad you do! Lol I make no promises as to how the story will end. Thank you for the review! Pippychick: You are spot on there about Kamal, he doesn’t really stop to think through his motivations for things, he just does. And yeah, I’m not kidding myself that Kamal has any feelings for Zijad. And once again, I think Koslov got what he deserved (and Demetri will probably get his too). As far as Zijad being better off as Kamal’s possession, at least being cared for in some way, I guess I don’t know. It depends on how you feel about such things. I’m glad that the changes worked out and thank you again for the help on this chapter. Lisa: LOL Yeah, he was a sneaky shit and yes, he’ll probably pay the price at some point and time. I’m glad you’re still here! That’s all for now, thanks to everyone that reviewed once again! Chapter 19 is up now! CL

LOL Calm down lady and breath. If it makes you feel any better when I go away I have to pack for seven people, imagine that and it should make you feel better. Just keep saying "At least I'm not CL, at least I'm not CL." Why are vacations so stressful? Oh and forget the beta reading, it can wait. There that's one thing off your to do list! And you're writing because you have too, it's okay, I get it even if no one else does. *hugs* to help you get through.

No, you didn't lose me! I was busy and at the cabin for the weekend. I just noticed that I'd fallen behind. Why are you panicking and running around like an idiot???

Review Replies for Picking Up the Pieces Chapter 12 Welcome back everyone! I mean all of you five that are still hanging in there with me. Okay so good news! I think I’ve finally finished this one so the updates should come pretty steadily in the next two weeks. Only three chapters left and an epilogue and we can put this baby to bed! Okay maybe I’m happier about this than you all will be but geez, it’s been over a year that I’ve been trying to finish this. Okay so on to review replies… Jit: Hey, I just realized that is you on facebook! lol And yes I have crazy ideas but some people *cough* Tahn *cough* seem to like to egg me on. Okay so yeah it’s not quite over, we have a couple of not so wonderful chapters to go. Oh and it was the notes he was writing to Spence about thinking of killing himself at least once a day that sparked Matt’s bursting into the bathroom. Matt is a lucky bastard sometimes but… Oh I’m not going to spoil it. Thanks for reviewing! Anon-ish: I love writing kids but I have to limit the time I give them because they tend to take over the story if I let them have more page time. I’m not sure what Cindy was doing but I don’t think she was trying to assert her claim on Matt, maybe she’s just used to touching him? Yeah, Payne is not well and I think it’s about time someone noticed just how badly he needs help. Thanks for reviewing as always. Tahn: You distracted me with robot unicorns, I forgot to update yesterday. It is hard to watch him fall apart the way he has but I’m sort of glad that everyone that’s read LS and THW knows that he comes out of this even more fabulous than ever! Going to get that thing done as soon as I get this done, get ready to groan… Cheshire_Kitty: I’m glad you’re happy! Yeah, I just knew I had to write this story at some point but the fact that I knew they were happy and still together ten years later makes it less painful in some ways. Thanks for reviewing! Lisa: Yep, I thought it would be the way things would go for Matt. I was just thinking about how it is to be a preteen girl and having a cute older boy/young man around. You know the shy looks and the giggling but only intensified by the fact that it could be your dad’s boyfriend – awkward. lol Payne is a mess and finally someone knows about it. I guess we’ll see how the night goes. Thank you and as always thanks for reviewing! Okay so that’s it for now, thanks again to everyone that reviewed! Chapter 13 is up now! CL

Um what she said. And thanks Tahn for telling her I told you to tell her you hate her for that ending. Sheesh...

Chapter 18 is up now!

Review Replies for Backdoor Politics Chapter 17 Hello and welcome back to all who have been reading and reviewing! (Not as many of you this week but oh well *sigh* lol) Okay so we’re winding down here now, just three more chapters and the epilogue left! And I got nothing else to say. On to the replies… BronxWench: It was in character for him, I wasn’t surprised at all that this is what he chose for his revenge. You’ll have to wait and see why he let Koslov get the gun, I guess. Zijad really doesn’t need Kamal gumming up his life but I’m not sure Kamal sees it that way at all. Okay more fun coming! Tahn: Quit reading my play book!! Lisa: Your reviews always make me laugh but I have to admit that the ones for this story are the best! But really be honest with me. lol It’s okay that you don’t like Kamal, he’s not a likable guy in any way and it was never my intention to get you to feel anything other than disgust for him if that’s what you feel. His backstory was just to give his view of life a little perspective, not make you want or feel like you had to excuse him. Maybe he’ll die, maybe he won’t but someone will. That’s all for now! Thanks again to my reviewers! Chapter 18 is up now! CL I have an author page on Facebook now!! Yeah, I know, who gives a rip right? But if you do, here's the link, feel free to go there and like it and follow it and generally fawn over me to your heart's content. Facebook Page That You Want to Follow!

Review Replies for Picking Up the Pieces Chapter 11 Welcome back all (5 of you) you readers and reviewers! Yeah this story is a major bummer and I got nothing to say for myself. Oh but I’m almost done writing it so there is that! Anyway on to the replies… HideAndGoSeek: I’m glad you like it and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to finish this. I just keep getting distracted by other things. Yeah, it would be nice if Matt could just be honest but honestly I think it’s because he’s half trapped by his job and half scared of what will happen if he finally tells Payne what he’s feeling. And yeah not saying anything was a dick move on his part. Jit: Yeah, I figured I should probably get off my butt and finish this up since it’s been a while. I’m trying to clear my back log of WIPs because I refuse to not finish any of them. I did feel that they needed to get out of the safe house situation because it was sort of stymieing any sort of forward progress they could make. Matt is sort of a hothead though he hides it well most of the time so his taking Payne wasn’t too surprising in the end. I thought it was a bit funny too but poor Spence, caught in the middle like that. I’m glad when you stop in and let me know you’re still there and as always, thanks for reading. Tahn: Yeah, you need to pay closer attention or maybe I should stop making you read ahead? *insert evil laugh* Nah, I need you, you keep me from going seriously off the rails… most of the time at least. Lisa: Yay to catching up! Yeah, I’m glad for Spence too and you’re right Matt has been acting badly. I’m also glad that you are at least enjoying this one. Okay that’s all for now, thanks again to those that reviewed. Chapter 12 is up now! CL

Chapter 17 is up now!

Review Replies for Backdoor Politics Chapter 16 Welcome back and thanks again to everyone that’s reading and reviewing. Yes, Zijad is alive and well not so well but he’s alive. You all have very little faith in me, to think I would kill the poor innocent in all this. Anyway, going to add a Minor2 tag to the next chapter even though there’s nothing graphic, just want to be safe and cover all my bases. Kamal will be doing some not so nice things in the next couple of chapters so if you’re easily put off by a bit of violence you should probably not read them. On to review replies… Tahn: I knew you knew. I could have killed him but then what comes next wouldn’t have been as fun. Lisa: Yes, he’s alive and not doing so hot but I guess that’s better than dead, right? Well you didn’t think he’d turn over a new leaf did you? And you shall see how he gets his revenge. It won’t be pretty. BronxWench: Oh no, I made you sputter… Yeah, Kamal has some seriously twisted ideas of ownership going on but he’s a selfish prick that doesn’t share his toys. I’m not sure what Zijad has seen or how he’s thinking or feeling, I pretty much tried to stay out of his head as much as possible otherwise I think I may not have been able to write this. I think you’re right about Orhan not caring about Zijad in anyway except for how he’s affecting his image. I like that you can still see Kamal as he is, he’s not being the hero here, he’s serving his own selfish needs by getting revenge, but it will be sweet at least. Lavi1443: Yep he is and it’s going to be fun! (At least I thought it was.) Revenge will happen next. Pippychick: Yep, things are not looking good for Koslov at all. Like I said in BW’s response, I tried to stay out of Zijad’s head as much as possible so I have no idea how he’s taking the videos being all over the internet. I’m sorry about the baby! It was just a pinch and knowing Kamal it could have been much, much worse. And yeah, that guy was a fool for sure. Wow: Um okay and okay. That’s all for now, thanks again to everyone that reviewed! Chapter 17 is up now! CL

Review Replies for Calling the Ball Epilogue I want to thank everyone that read and reviewed this little piece of fluff. And now it’s time to say goodbye because I have to pull it so that I can send it in to the big bad publishers that will most likely die laughing at it. I don’t know but it seems so insubstantial that I can’t see anyone taking the chance on publishing it but I gotta give it a try anyway. On to review replies… BronxWench: You realize that I have to submit it since you were right about LS and I’m starting to think you are some sort of oracle. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, fluffy little thing that it is. Cross your fingers for me because here I go again… Lisa: Aw, thanks, I’m glad you liked it enough to take time out of your busy schedule to read it. They were a couple of sweethearts and it was fun to write something that made people happy. I hope that asshat Kamal isn’t up to something too terrible but... Tahn: LOL You know you had it sitting there on your computer all this time, you weirdo. I think they may show up at Nikola and Gage’s wedding but other than that unless Kamal get a contract to take out Tino, I’m not sure they’ll pop up anywhere else. (Of course they may run into Dardan and whoever he decides to go for next but shh, you didn’t hear that from me.) Mezirah: Wow, thank you for taking the time to actually leave me some helpful feedback. You are not the first to point out the Heir vs Herr thing, I was just too lazy to go through and change them all but good eye. Nope her name is Hedy, I actually know someone from Austria named Hedy, I like the name so that’s how she got her name. And yep, I suck at editing (read that as I don’t actually edit) and I wrote this whole story in 20 days so it’s probably really bad, I’m glad it didn’t detract too much from your enjoyment though. And thank you, that actually is very helpful, I’ll think about changing the mama and papa in Henrick’s case to the older child’s version of them, though I do still call my father, daddy but maybe that’s just me. LOL Once again thank you so much for taking the time to help me out and I will definitely look into the issues you pointed out even though I make excuses for myself I appreciate your attention to detail. Oh and thanks for the offer, I may just take you up on that. Well that’s all for now and like I said, I have to pull the story so I hope you all finished it. Thanks again to everyone who reviewed! CL

Review Replies for Picking Up the Pieces Chapter 10 Hi and welcome back, bet you didn’t think this was going to happen again so soon, right? LOL Thanks for reading and reviewing. The next couple of chapters are a bit emotional for poor Payne, yeah, like he needs more right? Anyway, I know it’s slow going but we’ll eventually get there so thanks for hanging in there with me. On to review replies… HideandGoSeek: I know, I’m so sorry that it’s taken so long. I got sidetracked and then sidetracked again and then I hated where the story had gone but enough excuses I’m back at it and I will finish this if it kills me. Yes, I also think Matt needs to just man up and accept that Payne is going to be it for him. I am updating this now so is that soon enough??? LOL Thanks for reviewing, I’m glad you’re still hanging in there. CyArsonix: I’m sorry, the chapter is the same length as usual, I swear! Here’s more, please don’t cry! LOL Tahn: Yep he is and yes they do but you know me and my keeping the men apart thing. It’s like my only form of entertainment, frustrating my readers and all. Jess: Actually, I’ve started working on Spence’s back story because he’s such a complex character that I don’t think I can tell his story without some explanation as to why he’s the way he is. So that being said, yes, Spence will get his story but it’s going to be a bit before I get to it. Okay so that’s all for now, thanks again to all my wonderful reviewers! Chapter 11 is up now and I’m off to the doctor, everyone cross your fingers for me! CL

*hides behind couch* You didn't get out the bow and arrows did you? I remember you saying you were a bit rusty and if I'm going to die, I'd like it to be quick, thank you very much.

Chapter 16 is up now!

Review Replies for Backdoor Politics Chapter 15 Welcome back all you lovely readers and reviewers! And yay, none one tried to kill me! I’m sorry, I know that was sort of rough chapter for everyone but I swear things will get better. The next chapters are my favorite because we get back to mean, nasty Kamal which is more fitting I think. Okay so on to review replies… Tahn: You just go on believing whatever you like. LOL BronxWench: Maybe because it reminds you that he is actually a human being and he’s still capable of doing the things he does? Faint hope is all I would expect for you to have at this point because you’re not the only one that wonders about Kamal’s twisted sense of mercy. I actually debated on which way to go but Kamal’s selfishness won out in the end. I’m glad you’re sticking it out and maybe you’ll be surprised in the end. Lisa: Lots of reviews from Lisa who’s playing catch up. LOL 1) Yeah but did you expect anything better from him at this point? Yes, Orhan’s screwed up and he’s screwed up poor Zijad because he can’t face what either of them are. 2) At least you didn’t have to wait to find out what happened! I’m not sure if falling for Kamal would be the right way to describe it but I think yes there might be something there for Zijad, just not sure what yet. And Kamal definitely will be affected in some way by this. I can’t say anymore or it will spoil things! 3) You’re questions and assumptions will be answered or proven to be correct or false in the next chapter. And no that wasn’t the last one, sheesh, that would have been abrupt. Thanks for all the reviews. Ahsia: Okay so I think you may be thinking that that was the end, right? It’s not! There’s more to come, Kamal still has a chance at redemption! But don’t get your hopes up too high for some complete turn around because that won’t happen. Please come back and read the rest, I don’t want you to go away disappointed! Pippychick: It did seem a bit cruel to put the hood on him when it was the end but it was something Kamal would do to keep himself from being distracted from his task, I think. Now you’re being cruel. That’s mean for you to take such joy in Kamal’s sadness at the loss of his toy and his delusions of his life being just fine again. Demetri is about to pull the rug out from under Kamal and it’s going to be fun to watch. LOL That’s all for now, thanks again to all my reviewers! Chapter 16 is up now! CL

Touché *bows out gracefully*

I'm scared to read more of them after she ripped my heart out... And she doesn't even care, just tries to justify how cold hearted she is by hiding behind the canon thingy whatever that is.

Though I appreciate the effort, I believe you know what type of young Thranduil I was referring to. I'm still not over the heartbreak...

Hi there, you didn't do anything wrong. I don't know a lot about all the things they are working on right now (I'm pretty much computer illiterate and when they talk code it's like they're speaking a different language) but I know that things tend to get a bit messed up as they work to get the site upgraded from an older code. There are a couple of threads that both manta and DG are updating to let users know what's going on. I believe they addressed this exact issue in this thread. For right now as users we just need to be patient and wait out the bugs because all the new stuff coming is going to be totally awesome and so worth the wait. CL

So at least one reader thinks that that was the end of Backdoor Politics and apparently it was not a satisfying ending. There's more to come, I guess I should have made that clear. Though now that I think about it, that would have been a good place to end it... Nah, I'm going to post the other 5 chapters and the epilogue since I took the time to write them and all. On another note, I'll probably be busy for a bit, got my first round of edits and I'm still seeing red, so much red... If you need me I'll be over here in my corner crying.

Chapter 15 is up and please don't shoot me!

You are the Plunny Queen and I bow before your powers! Oops wrong one, I meant this one: Review Replies for Backdoor Politics Chapter 14 Welcome back and thank you all for reading and reviewing. Okay this next chapter is one of my favorites and then the next two are really good… LOL Okay maybe not good but I like them. Don’t shoot me, please. On to review replies… Pippychick: I wanted to show just a bit of lighthearted Kamal, he’s not all dark and when he’s got what he wants, ie his own little servant and plaything, he can be sort of happy. Yes, it is heartbreaking that such a little thing can mean so much but it does show how dehumanized Kamal has made Zijad feel. The cliffhanger… You gotta love em. Thanks for the review and as always all your help. Lavi1443: I know right, it could go either way at this point. I know he’s done nothing to deserve this and that’s what makes it so much worse to witness. Glad you’re still hanging in there, thanks for the review! BronxWench: I think it was too, it was definitely the most emotional, I think because we get to see just how far Zijad has been pushed toward broken. I do think it was probably harder for Zijad to be reminded that he was once a person in his own right, maybe that’s why he reacted like he did? This is the fun part, I think, seeing how Kamal deals with the aftermath of what he’s done. *insert evil grin* Thanks again for sticking with me on this one, things are about to get good… Tahn: I’m not sure you want to know but if you do, read on my sweet Tahn and remember what I told you. That’s all for now, thanks again to my reviewers! Chapter 15 is up now! CL