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Engarde!!!! The Reading Duel challenge
Mellz Bellz:
--- Quote from: Rose on July 20, 2011, 09:14:47 PM ---I love seeing your thoughts on this! Especially since like Julie said, in the first episode, there were 11 of us writing it lol. That's not easy at all. So it's impressive it flows. And thanks for catching that continuity flaw! I'm in shock Julie missed it LOL. >:( (kidding... :-*)
This episode like you said, was just a way to really introduce the characters and get the setup of the agency out of the way. So that it wouldn't be hard to keep up with all the characters. :)
I love this challenge cause it brings in new perspectives.
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I cannot even imagine how that possibly worked and being that there were so many authors working on it, it is not choppy and moves pretty seamlessly which is hard to accomplish with so many different writing styles. I'm actually really curious as to how you guys put it together. As someone else mentioned in this thread I also love to hear the story behind the story.
I am getting ready to read some more now that AC is back up again.
Mellz Bellz:
--- Quote from: summer03 on July 20, 2011, 11:57:54 PM ---At last wohoo! Sorry for the long wait on my first review on my challenge story! But work was hectic today, anywho I did read the first two chapters of A little taste of sin and I must say that even though it does have romance I do feel it's a challenge. I rarely read Nick romance so it is hard for me. So I should start duh! okay so I think this story is very detailed each chapter that I've read so far is full of detail in what the main character is feeling. which makes me feel like I understand the choices she is making. Aside from
that and a couple of spelling errors I have to say I am intrigued and will continue to read and post more as I go. Well I should get to it it's seems some of you are already done Yikes! I Still have a lot to go!
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Thanks Summer! Take your time because I know my story is a long one. I'm glad that you find the details in the story helpful especially in the beginning. It is actually a sequel, but I tried to introduce as much backstory in the beginning so that a new reader did not necessarily need to read the first story to enjoy this one.
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: Mellz Bellz on July 21, 2011, 12:05:21 PM ---I cannot even imagine how that possibly worked and being that there were so many authors working on it, it is not choppy and moves pretty seamlessly which is hard to accomplish with so many different writing styles. I'm actually really curious as to how you guys put it together. As someone else mentioned in this thread I also love to hear the story behind the story.
I am getting ready to read some more now that AC is back up again.
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Thanks! Looking back, I'm not sure how we did either LOL. Most of us didn't know each other very well; the whole idea was conceived here on this forum, and Rose took whoever signed up for it. Luckily, almost all of the eleven turned out to be good writers, and that's probably the only reason it flows as well as it does in the first episode or two, because we were still getting to know each other and figure out the tone of the story.
The way we've always written it is, we get together in a big group chat to plan out each episode; Rose organizes our ideas into an outline, which she posts online for everyone to see; the outline is divided into specific scenes or parts, and everyone claims a part to write. We usually wait our turn and write the episode in order, which helps to keep the flow and not leave big gaps. It works out pretty well; the only problem we have is if someone takes forever to write their part, it holds the rest of us up, and that's why we only update once in a blue moon. But it's a lot of fun, and I don't think it's a story one person - not me, anyway LOL - could have pulled off on her own. It takes all of us putting our heads together to make it work. Thanks for asking! :)
Purpura Lipstick:
finished stockholm syndrome. I will fill out the survey when I get home.
I had a hard time making notes of anything just because I was too into the story. Only very minor "spelling/incorrect word" errors but really nothing more then I have in my own.
I am glad I read this, it was a great distraction and a fantastic read.
Sapphire:
--- Quote from: mare on July 21, 2011, 06:47:59 AM ---I am 10 chapters through October Rd so I thought i'd post some overall thoughts in here. As I said before, this isn't something i'd normally read. So I walked into it very hesitantly.
We start out with Alex who is about to leave for Julliard to pursue his dreams. His high school sweetheart Krystle was going to NY as well. We find out in the first chapter this isn't the case. I was surprised to see the next chapter jump ahead 6 years and the cute high school couple is no more. Alex is now on broadway and comes home to find his new girlfriend cheating on him. This chases him back to his house on October Road where he left Krystle all those year ago. Hence the title... lol
This is definitely a romance but there hasn't been any romance so far which kind of strays from the sterotypical.
Alex is a nice strong and likeable character and his parents are also fun to read. They have a nice family bond and Krystle (author) does a great job at showing us that. I'm not too sure how I feel about the female lead yet. Her name is also Krystle, which you know is a giant pet peeve of mine lol I want to like her but honestly her weird bond with Alex's parents kind of creeps me out. And the fact that she made his family lie about a child that isn't even Alex's (as of now anyway). I don't want to go into detail because I don't want to spoil it for anyone who may want to read.
So far, i'm enjoying it, although it is a little slow paced. There is a lot of dialogue which I tend to love but in this case, it seems to be slowing the overall plot down a bit. I do like the fact that this relationship isn't going to be a simple matter of love at second sight. The female lead seems very hesitant to get into a relationship with Alex which makes her more complex. The only thing that really should be fixed is Brian's last name. With people who are so into BSB, it might be a detraction to see Litrell instead of Littrell. Honestly, if I was just skimming through a story and saw one of their names not spelled correctly it would be enough for me to click out of the story, but then again, i'm anal. LOL
I'll be back after the next ten! :)
Good job Sapphire!
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I'm glad you like it so far. The relationship between Alex and his parents was important to me. I wanted him to be close to both of them so I"m glad that comes across well. AS for as her relationship with them, hopefully that will be more understood later on and not seem so "creepy." In chapter 5 she explains to him why she didn't want them to tell him. She was ashamed of hereslf. But she will explain that more in the future as well. Thank you for your comments.
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