Wow...I totally didn't know this was on here! lol. Ashley (MonkeyAbu) let me know about a week ago that I made featured story...but didn't see THIS until now...so I am going to answer these questions and reply to posts...all in one! lol. I'm so flattered though *blush*...anyways...here goes!
1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows?
It is the first long story, as well as the first BSB fan fic I have ever started and finished. It was a start to a long line of dark, drama filled novels...even though in my life, it is anything but dark...my stories and my personalities are complete opposites.
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story?
Hmmm...probably 8 months to a year. I went through writers block periods where I went a bit without posting, but all in all, the writing process went smoothly. Its actually the first long story I have ever finished, so it is special to me in that aspect
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in.
When Amber is raped, shot, and left for dead, she feels her life is over when her parents disown her and her friends abandon her. She finds the comfort of a few famous faces there for her through everything, taking her in and caring for her in her time of need. Between Nick winning her over, to AJ trying way to hard to win the distraught girls affections, Amber feels overwhelmed and out of control. Will a suicide attempt be the end of the close bonds she has developed or will it just make her realize now, more than ever, that true friends never stray?
4) If you could cast this story as a movie who would play the main roles and why? Well, of COURSE BSB as themselves! lol. Maybe Amanda Bynes as Amber...althou gh this is a darker role than what she normally plays!
5) Have you ever thought of giving up on the story and if you did what made you continue to work on it?
All of the time I think of giving up on stories! But I get ideas and I guess it is an inside guilt of not finishing something I started...and boy, is the feeling of finishing a long novel-type satisfying and great when it is finally finished. Its really an accomplishment .
6) What was your writing process? (Outline, make it up as you go along, the characters wrote it, I am Tonja and plagerized lol)
I mostly wrote it as I went along, outlined a few chapters about half way through and well, sometimes I write the last few chapters before the middle ones so I know where I want to end up...or have something to kind of aim towards, and then revise the ending as needed (if needed) to fit everything leading up to it.
7) Who was your favorite character in this story and why?
Probably Nick because he had this special connection with Amber and she actually trusted him above all the others...he didn't force her, was gentle, and was just there when SHE was ready.
8 ) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite?
Haha...Ambers mother, definitely...f or disowning her daughter after a rape...and then coming around when she saw that her daughter was around a lot of 'money' and fame. Next, AJ...but he is the type that ya have to love too in this story. Although he was pushy about getting with Amber at first....he meant well...and all worked out in the end.
9) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them?
All of them are in it to some degree.
10) If we like this story...then we'd love what story? (Could be by you or someone else) and obviously tell us why lol
By me....Not So Bad (lol)...I know it is a little drawn out, but with cancer, it can be drawn out...and with Michael being such a little shit...its kind of seeing if he caves towards the end of his fathers life. You'll have to read to see what I mean if you haven't already!
By someone else - If Tomorrow Never Comes - Monkey Abu. It's very heart felt and touching...and extremely emotional. But my gosh, you'll be addicted! I know I am. I would get online at work 5 times a day to see if there would be an update for me to read when I got home..or on a lunch break! haha
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Topic: Featured Story of the Month for February 2008 - Learning to Trust by Ashley (Read 12756 times)