Alright, so I suppose I owe you all explanations as to why I've been MIA lately.
First, I have finals. Two more, and I'm done. Then I start school again the 15th.
Second, and most important, I have things going on in my personal life. My husband is going back to Iraq next year, possibly for a year, and I'm dealing with that. We're trying to have a baby right now, so I feel really... rushed, lol... because of the timing and all.
So, I hope you all understand that my fics just aren't at the top of my priorities list right now. I am not giving up my writing, I will eventually complete all my fics! I just need some time right now.
Maybe I'll have time to write during the two weeks off school, but I'm making no promises.
Thanks for understanding.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Hey!
Wow, long time no post (at least for me).
School is massively killing me right now. The semester is over on the 2nd, Thank God! Then I don't start school until the 15th.
I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a chapter out before the end of the semester. During the two weeks I have off school between semesters I'll work on my writing.
I'll be tying up loose ends for Always There. Yes, there's a sequel. No, it won't be started right away.
I'll be going over my fics and deciding which ones are within finishing distance, and try to finish those. I see Always There and Hidden Past being (hopefully) finished for sure.
I really wish I could commit to getting at least a chapter out a week, but I really do have to make school my priority. I do promise though that I will not quit writing my fan fics. There will be no unfinished fics.
As for Saga, I really wouldn't hold my breath for that one being completed anytime soon. With school and my husband I just don't have time to sit down and write 20-30 page chapters, and I refuse to write shorter chapters or crappy quality. Saga is my baby. It's my favorite to write because it delves so deeply into the characters lives. A lot of people don't like it because it's not a Rogan even though it's Rory and Logan centered. My husband is supposed to go to combat training in November. I know it's a while off, but that will really be the soonest I forsee having time to sit for three days strait and work on only that fic. I'll have a few days off school then, and he'll be gone, so that should work.
Anyways, if you guys can just hold out a few more weeks I'll be able to update things.
Thanks for being so patient.
School is massively killing me right now. The semester is over on the 2nd, Thank God! Then I don't start school until the 15th.
I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a chapter out before the end of the semester. During the two weeks I have off school between semesters I'll work on my writing.
I'll be tying up loose ends for Always There. Yes, there's a sequel. No, it won't be started right away.
I'll be going over my fics and deciding which ones are within finishing distance, and try to finish those. I see Always There and Hidden Past being (hopefully) finished for sure.
I really wish I could commit to getting at least a chapter out a week, but I really do have to make school my priority. I do promise though that I will not quit writing my fan fics. There will be no unfinished fics.
As for Saga, I really wouldn't hold my breath for that one being completed anytime soon. With school and my husband I just don't have time to sit down and write 20-30 page chapters, and I refuse to write shorter chapters or crappy quality. Saga is my baby. It's my favorite to write because it delves so deeply into the characters lives. A lot of people don't like it because it's not a Rogan even though it's Rory and Logan centered. My husband is supposed to go to combat training in November. I know it's a while off, but that will really be the soonest I forsee having time to sit for three days strait and work on only that fic. I'll have a few days off school then, and he'll be gone, so that should work.
Anyways, if you guys can just hold out a few more weeks I'll be able to update things.
Thanks for being so patient.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
School... School... School... (And an explanation for lack of updates)
So, I've got my schedule set up for fall semester. It took my academic advisor and I 40 minutes to agree on it. LOL. I'm usually out of there in 10.
So, by changing my major to Psych I'm dumping added courses onto my already heavy load. I am taking 20 hours this fall. Ugh.
Math
Spanish
Interpersonal Communications
Developmental Psych
Socialogy
PE
American History 2
Did I mention that to get my GPA back up I can get no less than a B? In anything. Ever! I had a 4.0 when I transferred there last fall. Then I screwed around and brought it down to a 2.5 or 2.6.
So now, I have until Spring to bring it up to a 3.25. I'm not thrilled.
Then, this Spring I need to take:
Spanish 2
English Literature
?Com (Not sure, but possibly)
Living Science course
Math
I think I have one additional class to add, but I'm not sure what it is. Then in the summer I may take Stats and go back in the fall. UGH.
I start school at 8 a.m. and I get out around noon. Monday through Friday. I figure what I'll do is grab lunch at school around noon, then head over to the tutoring center for math help (cause Lord knows I'll need it!) and stick around till my math work is done. Then, I'll go on base and study at the library until my husband is off work (around 4:30) and go home, eat, clean house, and maybe study a bit more.
I'm going to make it a point to find 3 hours every week to write, if at all possible. I'll make sure that during those three hours I work on some fan fiction, not just my original stuff. I'm making outlines now of all my stories, that way I will know what's going to happen, and it should be faster to write when the time comes.
Right now I'm busy studying for bio. I have to have a 96 on my last 2 bio tests, and get at least a 98 on my lab practical (final) for me to get an A in the class. I really, really want an A. I've worked my ass off this semester for it. I'm so angry, because had I just studied for that first test the A would be a sure thing. Now, with three weeks left I'm killing myself to get that A. I will probably seriously cry if I get a B. It will end up being by a half a percent or something if I miss that A. Grrrr.
Ok, well, I just wanted to let you all know what was going on and why I'm not really updating anything. I'm planning ahead and trying to get my act together. I realized that if I want to get into a graduate program I need to worry about my GPA now. And boy, am I ever.
A word of advice to all high school students: Do not take a year off before college! I did, and while it motivated me to get back, I forgot sooo much. It totally wasn't worth it. I went from a 3.5 (?) in high school and NEVER studying to busting my ass to bring my GPA up in college. And all because I forgot so much stuff. Oh well, hind sight is 20-20.
So, by changing my major to Psych I'm dumping added courses onto my already heavy load. I am taking 20 hours this fall. Ugh.
Math
Spanish
Interpersonal Communications
Developmental Psych
Socialogy
PE
American History 2
Did I mention that to get my GPA back up I can get no less than a B? In anything. Ever! I had a 4.0 when I transferred there last fall. Then I screwed around and brought it down to a 2.5 or 2.6.
So now, I have until Spring to bring it up to a 3.25. I'm not thrilled.
Then, this Spring I need to take:
Spanish 2
English Literature
?Com (Not sure, but possibly)
Living Science course
Math
I think I have one additional class to add, but I'm not sure what it is. Then in the summer I may take Stats and go back in the fall. UGH.
I start school at 8 a.m. and I get out around noon. Monday through Friday. I figure what I'll do is grab lunch at school around noon, then head over to the tutoring center for math help (cause Lord knows I'll need it!) and stick around till my math work is done. Then, I'll go on base and study at the library until my husband is off work (around 4:30) and go home, eat, clean house, and maybe study a bit more.
I'm going to make it a point to find 3 hours every week to write, if at all possible. I'll make sure that during those three hours I work on some fan fiction, not just my original stuff. I'm making outlines now of all my stories, that way I will know what's going to happen, and it should be faster to write when the time comes.
Right now I'm busy studying for bio. I have to have a 96 on my last 2 bio tests, and get at least a 98 on my lab practical (final) for me to get an A in the class. I really, really want an A. I've worked my ass off this semester for it. I'm so angry, because had I just studied for that first test the A would be a sure thing. Now, with three weeks left I'm killing myself to get that A. I will probably seriously cry if I get a B. It will end up being by a half a percent or something if I miss that A. Grrrr.
Ok, well, I just wanted to let you all know what was going on and why I'm not really updating anything. I'm planning ahead and trying to get my act together. I realized that if I want to get into a graduate program I need to worry about my GPA now. And boy, am I ever.
A word of advice to all high school students: Do not take a year off before college! I did, and while it motivated me to get back, I forgot sooo much. It totally wasn't worth it. I went from a 3.5 (?) in high school and NEVER studying to busting my ass to bring my GPA up in college. And all because I forgot so much stuff. Oh well, hind sight is 20-20.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Stress Test
Today I took another stress test in Psych. This spans over life events in the past two years.
0-149 is a low stress life. Basically, you are not at all vulnerable to stress related illness.
150-299 is medium. You're vulnerable to stress related illness, but as long as you have good coping skills, you should be fine.
300+ is the dangerous zone. You need to practice relaxation skills on a daily basis. You are extremely vulnerable to stress related illness.
My score is 803.
I honestly don't feel that stressed though. I mean, yes, I feel burnt out and stressed, but I don't feel like I'm going to die from it or anything. My teacher said I really need to cut stress out of my life.
The thing is, there's no way to cut stress out. I mean, I can drop out of school and that would reduce some stress, but I love school.
A big factor in it was my husbands deployment. The thing about that is that I wasn't as... well, I handled it better than most wives. I did productive things. I went to school, I wrote. I redecorated the house, and I developed an unhealthy obsession with GG. My shoe collection mutliplied by at least 5. (I recently gave away 50 pairs of shoes and still have boxes and bags of shoes left.)
Maybe I'm massively stressed. But I think I'm coping pretty well. I contribute that to writing. Without writing, I'd probably be crazy by now.
0-149 is a low stress life. Basically, you are not at all vulnerable to stress related illness.
150-299 is medium. You're vulnerable to stress related illness, but as long as you have good coping skills, you should be fine.
300+ is the dangerous zone. You need to practice relaxation skills on a daily basis. You are extremely vulnerable to stress related illness.
My score is 803.
I honestly don't feel that stressed though. I mean, yes, I feel burnt out and stressed, but I don't feel like I'm going to die from it or anything. My teacher said I really need to cut stress out of my life.
The thing is, there's no way to cut stress out. I mean, I can drop out of school and that would reduce some stress, but I love school.
A big factor in it was my husbands deployment. The thing about that is that I wasn't as... well, I handled it better than most wives. I did productive things. I went to school, I wrote. I redecorated the house, and I developed an unhealthy obsession with GG. My shoe collection mutliplied by at least 5. (I recently gave away 50 pairs of shoes and still have boxes and bags of shoes left.)
Maybe I'm massively stressed. But I think I'm coping pretty well. I contribute that to writing. Without writing, I'd probably be crazy by now.
Monday, July 10, 2006
New Stories
Ok, so I finally got to work on those new stories I've been wanting to write forever.
I will not, I repeat not, be starting any new fan fictions until the old ones are completed. (At least some of them.) If by some chance you see a Trory out there called 100 Years and it's by me, it's not new. I've been working on it since probably February. I just don't have it finished yet.
I'm working on my original stories because that's what I'm inspired to do right now. I am not giving up fan fiction! I know some of you are probably alarmed, but don't be. I'm still writing & stewing over Rogan, Trory, PDLD, and of course, Seth and Rory. Oh, don't forget Jake & Rory! :) I will continue & eventually finish every single one of my fan fictions. Just not at this moment. I don't know how long it will take to get an update. I promise I'm not abandoning them though, ok?
Anyways, the point of this post was for you to all look over on the left side of the screen. You will see a new feature. It says "My Series'". Under it there is Love at Lejeune and Starting Over. Those are the new Series I'm working on. Feel free to check them out ok?
I will not, I repeat not, be starting any new fan fictions until the old ones are completed. (At least some of them.) If by some chance you see a Trory out there called 100 Years and it's by me, it's not new. I've been working on it since probably February. I just don't have it finished yet.
I'm working on my original stories because that's what I'm inspired to do right now. I am not giving up fan fiction! I know some of you are probably alarmed, but don't be. I'm still writing & stewing over Rogan, Trory, PDLD, and of course, Seth and Rory. Oh, don't forget Jake & Rory! :) I will continue & eventually finish every single one of my fan fictions. Just not at this moment. I don't know how long it will take to get an update. I promise I'm not abandoning them though, ok?
Anyways, the point of this post was for you to all look over on the left side of the screen. You will see a new feature. It says "My Series'". Under it there is Love at Lejeune and Starting Over. Those are the new Series I'm working on. Feel free to check them out ok?
Oh... My... God! Too FUNNY!
Do you want to laugh? I mean really, really laugh?
I was reading this story on FP today, and Lord, I was crying and falling out of my chair laughing. It's all funny, but especially chapter 3!
Regan, White, and the Seven Deadly Sins
Check it out.
I was reading this story on FP today, and Lord, I was crying and falling out of my chair laughing. It's all funny, but especially chapter 3!
Regan, White, and the Seven Deadly Sins
Check it out.
My muse is back! My muse is back!
Yep, that's right! After being MIA for entirely too long, Reginald has returned. All I can say is FINALLY!
So, I know what's going to happen in Hidden Past. I know what's going to happen in BBB. I even know what's going to happen in Conniving Trollops and Solutions.
But I'm not writing it yet.
Why not, you ask?
Simple. I need to develop my ideas to finish these fics before I start updating & get stuck again.
Well, that and I'm working on some original stuff now.
I'm not sure when updates will return. I'm really not. But what I am sure about is that no longer will I go weeks without writing. I have my notebook, and I have a mechanical pencil. This is how I brainstorm best. That way, once Reginald abandons me, I still have my ideas. They will be here, waiting for me to finish them.
I'm just sooooo happy that I can write again. Seriously, everything I've written in the past... well, at least the past month, maybe 6 weeks or longer, has totally sucked. I never have that problem! At least, not before. But I hated everything I wrote. At least now what I write won't make me cringe.
I honestly don't know what my problem was. It was like there was this wall in front of me. I would try to get past it, but every time I moved the step I would take simply moved me to the side, or another side, or sometimes backwards. I couldn't get past the wall. Now, all of a sudden, the wall was knocked down. It crumbled. It's the best feeling ever.
Anyways, I just thought you guys deserved to know that I am writing again.
So, I know what's going to happen in Hidden Past. I know what's going to happen in BBB. I even know what's going to happen in Conniving Trollops and Solutions.
But I'm not writing it yet.
Why not, you ask?
Simple. I need to develop my ideas to finish these fics before I start updating & get stuck again.
Well, that and I'm working on some original stuff now.
I'm not sure when updates will return. I'm really not. But what I am sure about is that no longer will I go weeks without writing. I have my notebook, and I have a mechanical pencil. This is how I brainstorm best. That way, once Reginald abandons me, I still have my ideas. They will be here, waiting for me to finish them.
I'm just sooooo happy that I can write again. Seriously, everything I've written in the past... well, at least the past month, maybe 6 weeks or longer, has totally sucked. I never have that problem! At least, not before. But I hated everything I wrote. At least now what I write won't make me cringe.
I honestly don't know what my problem was. It was like there was this wall in front of me. I would try to get past it, but every time I moved the step I would take simply moved me to the side, or another side, or sometimes backwards. I couldn't get past the wall. Now, all of a sudden, the wall was knocked down. It crumbled. It's the best feeling ever.
Anyways, I just thought you guys deserved to know that I am writing again.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
More FictionPress Stories
This is for Ali. I know all about being bored and having nothing to do. Sorry if some of these were on the other list. I'll post more as I read them!
Discontented: Kat's life is a total mess; she has family problems, can't decide which college to go to, and to top it all off, she's constantly stuck dealing with Jake-whom she can't stand. But when everything comes crashing down, he's the one she turns to. COMPLETE
I really liked this. It was a bit different from what I normally read. I liked it.
Blessed Events: Heather thought after college life would be a piece of cake only to find out that the proverbial frosting was a bit hard to swallow, especially when she meets Casey, a mechanic who refuses to back down from an intelligent argument.
This hasn't been updated in a while, but it's a really, really great story. Realistic, too.
Hello Kitty: After a drunken night, Lira finds herself in bed with Jude, a childhood nemesis. It gets worse when they find that they’re married. But when an opportunity too good to pass up presents itself, what will happen when they stay married? COMPLETE
This has to be one of the best stories at FP. It's a total cliche, but she's one of the (very) few authors that pulls it off in a fresh new way.
And Then She Met The Presidents Son: FIN No, really, it is. Rebecca is a teenage girl that hates her life. Her ex is going out with her sister, she's failing two classes - you get the idea. But then she met Jadrien, who was MUCH more then he seemed . . .
Really cute. I liked it a lot.
The Reality of Fairy Tales: COMPLETE: On the surface it seems Chastane McAllen, an obsessively grounded college student, would be the polar opposite of a wealthy playboy like Devon Dunn. As their realities collide, they learn (the hard way) that most fairy tales begin that way.
A great dramatic romance.
Prescott Academy for Young Men: Prescott Academy for Young Men is a prestigious men's high school set in the middle of nowhere. Not a girl in sight for miles. Well, actually there is one. But does she count?
Ok, this one is really, really gross at times. But, it's got its redeeming qualities.
Under Her Skin: He is pompous and annoying, but even worse, he's always around. But over time, this star just might grow on her.
I love this one. It's so great.
K for Catcher: Alex Matherson is about to discover her new life in Bailey City is far different from that of her old life. She plans to join the high school baseball team, but realizes it may not be easy being the only girl...
I love it! It's a great story with a fresh plot.
Discontented: Kat's life is a total mess; she has family problems, can't decide which college to go to, and to top it all off, she's constantly stuck dealing with Jake-whom she can't stand. But when everything comes crashing down, he's the one she turns to. COMPLETE
I really liked this. It was a bit different from what I normally read. I liked it.
Blessed Events: Heather thought after college life would be a piece of cake only to find out that the proverbial frosting was a bit hard to swallow, especially when she meets Casey, a mechanic who refuses to back down from an intelligent argument.
This hasn't been updated in a while, but it's a really, really great story. Realistic, too.
Hello Kitty: After a drunken night, Lira finds herself in bed with Jude, a childhood nemesis. It gets worse when they find that they’re married. But when an opportunity too good to pass up presents itself, what will happen when they stay married? COMPLETE
This has to be one of the best stories at FP. It's a total cliche, but she's one of the (very) few authors that pulls it off in a fresh new way.
And Then She Met The Presidents Son: FIN No, really, it is. Rebecca is a teenage girl that hates her life. Her ex is going out with her sister, she's failing two classes - you get the idea. But then she met Jadrien, who was MUCH more then he seemed . . .
Really cute. I liked it a lot.
The Reality of Fairy Tales: COMPLETE: On the surface it seems Chastane McAllen, an obsessively grounded college student, would be the polar opposite of a wealthy playboy like Devon Dunn. As their realities collide, they learn (the hard way) that most fairy tales begin that way.
A great dramatic romance.
Prescott Academy for Young Men: Prescott Academy for Young Men is a prestigious men's high school set in the middle of nowhere. Not a girl in sight for miles. Well, actually there is one. But does she count?
Ok, this one is really, really gross at times. But, it's got its redeeming qualities.
Under Her Skin: He is pompous and annoying, but even worse, he's always around. But over time, this star just might grow on her.
I love this one. It's so great.
K for Catcher: Alex Matherson is about to discover her new life in Bailey City is far different from that of her old life. She plans to join the high school baseball team, but realizes it may not be easy being the only girl...
I love it! It's a great story with a fresh plot.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Reading List (For FP.com)
Since Reginald (my muse) has yet to return and inspire me I thought I'd post some stories I've been reading lately.
My comments about the stories are in italics.
Table for Two: She owns a restaurant, he's a rock star that owns the music scene. Will meddling friends and family get them together, or are their differences too much to overcome?
This is a really cute story. Sweet, funny, sad, and oh so intriguing.
Daddy's Little Girl: Hayden Palmer has no room in her life for more complications. So why on earth was she letting attractive, dizzy-eyed Adam Morrison take her breath away? Maybe Hayden has finally found that something more she's be looking for - in the unlikeliest of places.
This is perhaps one of the best stories I've read in a very long time. I like it more than most books I read. The chemistry between the characters zaps you, capturing your attention and leaving you wanting more. I couldn't stop reading it once I started. It's probably my #2 fav story at FP.com, and depending on what the epilogue is like, it may just move into the #1 slot.
He Punks Me Not: Your typical hot guy (Oz). Your psychotically desperate heroine (Riz). AND the devastatingly goodlooking ass who had to ruin everything (Stine).
So, being honest here, it took me a while to get interested in this one. The first chapters seem like mindless teenybopper obsessions, but really, it gets a lot better. I think the author's writing truly grew a lot during the time she wrote this. I like it a lot, and while the end disappointed me a bit, it was... complete. It fit the story.
My Personal Problem: Callia was just an "average" teenager, until she was kidnapped and found her family was anything but ordinary. An arranged marriage to her kidnapper, an organization, and other circumstances make her life a problem. A Personal Problem!
This was okay. Not much to say about it really. If you're bored and looking for something to read, it may interest you.
Seeing Through Tears: Anna develops a fear for romantic relationships due to her father’s constant abuse. So what happens when she unintentionally attracts the attention of a mysterious bad boy?
This has got to be my #1 favorite story on fiction press. It's emotional, thought provoking, and interesting. It made me laugh, it made me cry.
Reason and Romance: Adrian Blake is tired of looking for that perfect romance, but when she meets Alex Montgomery, she forgets all reason. And yet she can't forget he's her new stepbrother.
An amazing story. Totally cliche, yet this author makes it fresh and new. It has to be one of my top five favs at fp.com.
Ok, so hopefully this will keep you busy reading for a while. These aren't all my favs, just a couple I like.
My comments about the stories are in italics.
Table for Two: She owns a restaurant, he's a rock star that owns the music scene. Will meddling friends and family get them together, or are their differences too much to overcome?
This is a really cute story. Sweet, funny, sad, and oh so intriguing.
Daddy's Little Girl: Hayden Palmer has no room in her life for more complications. So why on earth was she letting attractive, dizzy-eyed Adam Morrison take her breath away? Maybe Hayden has finally found that something more she's be looking for - in the unlikeliest of places.
This is perhaps one of the best stories I've read in a very long time. I like it more than most books I read. The chemistry between the characters zaps you, capturing your attention and leaving you wanting more. I couldn't stop reading it once I started. It's probably my #2 fav story at FP.com, and depending on what the epilogue is like, it may just move into the #1 slot.
He Punks Me Not: Your typical hot guy (Oz). Your psychotically desperate heroine (Riz). AND the devastatingly goodlooking ass who had to ruin everything (Stine).
So, being honest here, it took me a while to get interested in this one. The first chapters seem like mindless teenybopper obsessions, but really, it gets a lot better. I think the author's writing truly grew a lot during the time she wrote this. I like it a lot, and while the end disappointed me a bit, it was... complete. It fit the story.
My Personal Problem: Callia was just an "average" teenager, until she was kidnapped and found her family was anything but ordinary. An arranged marriage to her kidnapper, an organization, and other circumstances make her life a problem. A Personal Problem!
This was okay. Not much to say about it really. If you're bored and looking for something to read, it may interest you.
Seeing Through Tears: Anna develops a fear for romantic relationships due to her father’s constant abuse. So what happens when she unintentionally attracts the attention of a mysterious bad boy?
This has got to be my #1 favorite story on fiction press. It's emotional, thought provoking, and interesting. It made me laugh, it made me cry.
Reason and Romance: Adrian Blake is tired of looking for that perfect romance, but when she meets Alex Montgomery, she forgets all reason. And yet she can't forget he's her new stepbrother.
An amazing story. Totally cliche, yet this author makes it fresh and new. It has to be one of my top five favs at fp.com.
Ok, so hopefully this will keep you busy reading for a while. These aren't all my favs, just a couple I like.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Question to FF Writers
Do you post your stories anywhere other than ff.net? I also post at Illusive and I have an account at BW&R, but mainly I just post at ff.net.
I have a couple soap boards I post different soap fics at, but that's only because we're probably the only Days Mason obsessed fans left and we congregate there.
So, my question to you is how many places do you post your fics? Why do you post them at other places? Are there any real benefits? (Such as do they attract a comparably larger audience of readers?)
I was invited to post them elsewhere, but I'm pretty happy being at ff.net. To me, it would be so much work to remember to update at other places as well. It's hard enough getting an update these days, but I want to see what your thoughts are.
I also noticed a few small fic boards allow you to post fics that aren't your own as long as you give credit to the writer. I don't really like that. I understand that it allows for a bigger audience of readers, but I don't think I would want my stuff posted somewhere I didn't know about it. Any thoughts on this as well?
I have a couple soap boards I post different soap fics at, but that's only because we're probably the only Days Mason obsessed fans left and we congregate there.
So, my question to you is how many places do you post your fics? Why do you post them at other places? Are there any real benefits? (Such as do they attract a comparably larger audience of readers?)
I was invited to post them elsewhere, but I'm pretty happy being at ff.net. To me, it would be so much work to remember to update at other places as well. It's hard enough getting an update these days, but I want to see what your thoughts are.
I also noticed a few small fic boards allow you to post fics that aren't your own as long as you give credit to the writer. I don't really like that. I understand that it allows for a bigger audience of readers, but I don't think I would want my stuff posted somewhere I didn't know about it. Any thoughts on this as well?
Monday, July 03, 2006
BB Chapter 10 AN
Due to time constraints I'm not responding individually to each review, but to a few questions in reviews and PM's.
I appreciate every review you guys gave me. Really, thank you.
Q. How can their families do this? Arranged marriages are illegal?
A. Yes, they are illegal. If Rory wanted to drop out of Yale, and go to community college and get a job at the Stars Hollow newspaper, well, then she could refuse to marry Tristan. The families control the cash. If she wants her education, she's saying "I do."
Q. Why do you take so long to update?
A. Because I have a life. I am in college, and I'm married to a Marine. I do my school work, I keep my house up, and I try to have something of a social life in there. When my husband is out of the country writing becomes a priority. When he's not, I have to concentrate on my life and marriage.
Q. What is the pairing?
A. Trory. Repeat after me- Trory. No, I'm sorry, this will not be a Rogan. It will not be a Trogan. It is a Trory.
Q. How long will this fic be?
A. No clue. Twenty-odd chapters sounds about right. At least. They need to bond. They need to be friends. Rory needs to grow. That can't be done in five chapters.
Q. Will your updates become more frequent?
A. Sorry, probably not until February (My husband leaves again in Feb). I will be taking several difficult courses this fall, and I always try to spend more time with him before he leaves.
I appreciate every review you guys gave me. Really, thank you.
Q. How can their families do this? Arranged marriages are illegal?
A. Yes, they are illegal. If Rory wanted to drop out of Yale, and go to community college and get a job at the Stars Hollow newspaper, well, then she could refuse to marry Tristan. The families control the cash. If she wants her education, she's saying "I do."
Q. Why do you take so long to update?
A. Because I have a life. I am in college, and I'm married to a Marine. I do my school work, I keep my house up, and I try to have something of a social life in there. When my husband is out of the country writing becomes a priority. When he's not, I have to concentrate on my life and marriage.
Q. What is the pairing?
A. Trory. Repeat after me- Trory. No, I'm sorry, this will not be a Rogan. It will not be a Trogan. It is a Trory.
Q. How long will this fic be?
A. No clue. Twenty-odd chapters sounds about right. At least. They need to bond. They need to be friends. Rory needs to grow. That can't be done in five chapters.
Q. Will your updates become more frequent?
A. Sorry, probably not until February (My husband leaves again in Feb). I will be taking several difficult courses this fall, and I always try to spend more time with him before he leaves.
Finally- An Update!
Chapter 10 of BBB is finally posted!
Took me long enough!
I felt bad for not writing lately, so I just sat down and forced myself to write it. It's not one of my best, but it was a bit easier to write than I thought it would be.
I'm sorry for not posting here at my blog often lately. I've been sooo busy with school- and it seems it's just going to get harder. I am going to take between 6 and 7 classes this fall.
Two of them- math and Spanish, are awful subjects for me.
Did I mention Spanish is a night course?
I'm going to be in school for HOURS every single day, and then at night. It's going to suck. Really bad. But, this is what I get for dropping three classes last year.
Anyways, if I get inspired (don't hold you breath, I don't want deaths on my head) I'll work on another fic tonight. If not... well... hopefully soon.
Took me long enough!
I felt bad for not writing lately, so I just sat down and forced myself to write it. It's not one of my best, but it was a bit easier to write than I thought it would be.
I'm sorry for not posting here at my blog often lately. I've been sooo busy with school- and it seems it's just going to get harder. I am going to take between 6 and 7 classes this fall.
Two of them- math and Spanish, are awful subjects for me.
Did I mention Spanish is a night course?
I'm going to be in school for HOURS every single day, and then at night. It's going to suck. Really bad. But, this is what I get for dropping three classes last year.
Anyways, if I get inspired (don't hold you breath, I don't want deaths on my head) I'll work on another fic tonight. If not... well... hopefully soon.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Hey Guys!
I am enjoying my break! I am feeling much better and not as mentally burnt out. I've been thinking about writing. Lol, I know, I know, thinking, not actually writing.
I'm not really sure when I'll have updates, maybe soon, maybe not. The important thing is I no longer feel like ripping out all my hair. That's always a plus.
I have a worksheet to do, a paper to write, and a test to study for by the time I go back to school. Oh, I also have to have my new school schedule ready.
Anyways, I hope you're all having a great weekend.
I'm not really sure when I'll have updates, maybe soon, maybe not. The important thing is I no longer feel like ripping out all my hair. That's always a plus.
I have a worksheet to do, a paper to write, and a test to study for by the time I go back to school. Oh, I also have to have my new school schedule ready.
Anyways, I hope you're all having a great weekend.
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