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  1. Yes, sure. I'm fifty. I've been reading since I was five and became an avid reader somewhere between the ages of eleven and thirteen. I've always been a good speller, and my extensive reading has made me somewhat sensitive to the rhythm of the English language. I was a French literature major in college and took about one third of my classes in English literature, so I had a lot of practice writing essays and reading and analyzing literature. I always wanted to write , and did write as a teen and young adult, but gave up about fifteen years ago. A year ago November, I started writing fan-fiction in the Narutiverse. Since then, I've written over a hundred chapters and stories, though I've hit a writer's block since September. At the same time, I started working as a beta reader and found I enjoyed the work. I've reviewed and edited over a hundred pieces. Some of these were original fiction. Right now, I'm working on an original story for one of my fan-fiction-writing authors and am enjoying it a lot. If you'd like to see a sample of my work, I'd be happy to e-mail something to you. In addition, I'd like to see your story before agreeing to work on it. You can e-mail me at barbjo@gmail.com
  2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kokiden! :) Hope it was a great one! ((((Hugs))))

    Warmly,

    Kanashii

  3. I'm glad I saw this thread. I've been wanting a way to reply to kind reviewers as well! I'll try the author notes, but will look forward to future upgrades to the site.
  4. hi manta2G...I just came by to check out your profile, because I saw you were looking at mine earlier today :) That's all!

  5. There are no things a character can and cannot do--it's just your preference that they act "within character" as you see it. If an author chooses to push the boundaries of the character, there is probably something they're trying to convey by doing so. It might be fun to try to figure out what that is. I think there's a difference between setting out to entertain and please readers and catering to them. The reader can't order up what they like--they can only read what the author has written and like it or not like it. Of course the feedback that your fiction wasn't liked for a specific reason is very helpful. But I can't respect readers who dislike something just because a character surprised them.
  6. It sounds like she wants to experiment and hang out with this other guy. You sound like a really, really good guy. I think you can find someone better than her. I know it hurts, but you're both still young. Try not to be too crushed if she leaves you. In fact, it might be better if you could find it in yourself to call it quits. I know that's kind of intrusive and probably unwelcome, but... you know, if you told her you wanted to back off, you might find out what her true intentions were. If she even knows.
  7. My thing that raises my hackles is people ragging on me about writing characters "out of character" in fan-fiction. It's my fiction, I'm trying to tell you something, please just LISTEN. I'm a writer (I hope), not a catering service! That said...I wonder if it pisses you off so much, because maybe it makes you feel misunderstood. You'd rather readers said "Gee, TheAdrians really researched this well, and I know TheAdrians is really smart and wouldn't do this without a good reason, let me read on with an open mind!" Anyway...that's kind of how I feel about such things. "I'm trying to talk to you here!" Anyway...I find that the best response to such comments is to be very genial and openhearted about it. Sometimes I joke, but I think that tends to give readers the impression I'm not willing to listen to their criticism, so I'm trying to back off of that. So, to this one, I would say "Actually, sickle-cell anemia occurs in xyz populations at abc rate. If you want more info, check out this link!" Usually, if I treat people with kindness, they eventually return it, and I eventually get the kind of recognition that I like.
  8. HOORAY! I am thrilled that I could help
  9. That's great! Yeah, and that's how it feels too. I always feel that about depression, too. "Who ordered this stupid depression? NOT ME!" Also, the fact that you are imagining it as a literal block might help take the piss out of it. HAH! You're just a stupid block. I could put you out on the street and let cars run over you!
  10. I think you can be fairly creative with the meditation, as there isn't just one way to meditate. Here is a description of one meditation session: Breathe slowly in and out for 10 breaths. Imagine blue air coming in, red air going out, in order to promote calm. If I am feeling ill or troubled, I imagine a gold light surrounding me as I meditate, or a white light for protection. I take an image to focus on for my meditation and keep it in my mind. The image is often of a natural object, like a flower, rock, or tree. I keep an image in my mind as I continue to breathe. Each time stray thoughts enter my mind, I let them drift away. If the image evaporates, I bring it back. When I feel I have achieved that I want, I finish the meditation with 10 breaths; with each breath I may repeat a phrase or sentence that represents an attitude or hope I want to cherish. I open my eyes. Meditation position: I usually meditate in a sitting position, with my hands on my knees. If I want to receive energy, I may place my palms up and imagine energy or light flowing into my palms. I really think you can imagine it in other ways; but I hope these images give you some ideas to go on. I'm really glad you asked the fight question; I hate writing fights, and I need lots of help!
  11. Well you know what kokiden means now! :) Sorry I never saw your note before. I'm glad you asked!

    Anyway..thanks for your 3rd review of my story, and especially your lack of comprehension at why it isn't more reviewed! I'm lonely without reviews! I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. So glads you're enjoying my story, to the capacity of a non-Narutard! :D

  12. So...how on earth did you do this to me???? LMAO
  13. I'm afraid I almost always listen to Kurt Elling, whether I'm working at work or working on a story. His songs have wormed their way into my long fiction in a couple of places. They're very passionate and spiritual, so they definitely have a way of focussing certain emotions in me that sometimes connect with what's going on in my story. If it weren't Kurt Elling, it would be some other kind of jazz. The only problem with jazz is that it tends to make a strong personal statement which could quite possibly conflict with the spirit of the story. But it's very inspirational, because the best jazz speaks deeply from the artist's heart, just like I wish to be able to do with writing.
  14. Forgot to say, thanks for the nice note you put on my profile!

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