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Fic Talk => Featured Story of the Month => Topic started by: mare on March 21, 2008, 08:27:28 AM
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I already have a lot of authors lined up for the featured story section of the site, the problem is, i'm having a hard time choosing a story for some of them so I want some input on which stories you'd like to see featured by these authors.
If you are one of the authors mentioned, obviously your input is very important as well.
These are in no particular order since I like to keep your actual month a surprise. lol
i'm a dork, I know.
Also i'm looking for an Oprah volunteer for when I have my own month because being my own Oprah would be just sad and wrong lol
Here are your upcoming authors...agai n in no particular order
pick one or two stories you feel would best represent them.
LenniLuvsBrian:
Tri:
Purpura:
Starry Eyes:
Mare:
MonkeyAbu:
Jenna:
Sakabelle:
Rebellious One:
Eboni:
Keep in mind, a story you pick should be either completed or near completion.
Thanks a lot :)
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Tri should definitely have something from her Hearts Don't Lie series featured. Personally, I liked Any Other Way the best... though It's Our Love is also really good. I think she's done a really great job at developing the characters and creating thought out plot lines :)
For mine (I totally squealed when I saw my name on the list lol) I'd probably have to say In Pieces just because it's the only one of my stories that's finished and I'm the most proud of it.
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Gah, I feel bad cause I've only read stories from a couple of the authors (though I'm planning on delving deeper as soon as I get more time!), I figured I should at least put my two cents in.
For Ash (MonkeyAbu), no doubt If Tomorrow Never Comes. Such a great, angsty, emotional story.
And for Steph (Sakabelle), definitely In Pieces, because it's finished, and I just plain love it :)
And doesn't Lenni do that No Matter What story that is about a million chapters long? lol! I haven't read it (The length is a bit intimidating for a new reader), but it seems VERY popular so I'll have to go with that one for her.
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"Trapped" has always been one of my favorite Jenna stories. Also "Swollen Issues," but we did that one when FFF was around, and would we want to cover the whole trilogy in one month or just do one story? I will always love "You Go, I Go" too, even if some of the sequels are MIA.
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Hey, maybe if the You Go, I Go series gets chosen, if it is only the first one, maybe, just maybe someone would actually know someone that has the rest of the series??
I'm flattered to think I was one of the authors chosen! Good picks, Julie, I guess I really don't know which one of my own I would pick. (I'm like Mare when it comes to choosing your own stuff).
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I think Mare's should be Shadow Woods. lol
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i'm posting your suggestions in this post and i'll keep editing it.
LenniLuvsBrian: No Matter What, The Root of all things Evil, Song for Dad (although it needs more than three chapters to be discussed Lenni lol)
Tri: Any Other Way
Purpura: Widow's Walk, Christmas Lights
Starry Eyes: Every Breath You Take, Whirlwind, Obsession
Mare: Shadow Woods, It Stays with You, The Thirteenth Step, The Importance of Fly Fishing
MonkeyAbu: If Tomorrow Never Comes
Jenna: Trapped, Inner Hell, You Go I Go (part one), Swollen Issues
Sakabelle: In Pieces, Inner Core
Rebellious One: Whatever it Takes
Eboni: Prisoners of War, The Answer Is Yes
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MonkeyAbu-If Tomorrow Never Comes
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I'm not sure that I have read a story by each of the authors listed, but I will do my best to give input.
LenniLuvsBrian:
Wow, I guess I haven't read as many of Lenni's stories as I originally thought I had. If I had to give an honest opinion, I would say that I want to see "The Root Of All Things Evil" featured because I have been waiting what seems like ages for her to update it! Maybe that would kick her butt in gear if it was featured.
Tri:
Without hesitation I would have to say any of the stories from the "Hearts Don't Lie" series.
Purpura:
Don't hate me Purpura, but I don't think I have read any of your stories. So, I'm sorry but I cannot give any input on this one... *looks away shamefully*
Starry Eyes:
Oh my gosh, without a doubt, "Every Breath You Take"
Mare:
I think I would like to see "13th Step" featured. ;D
MonkeyAbu:
Is this where I get to do a little shameless plugging for myself and really not feel guilty about it? I would so like to see my story"If Tomorrow Never Comes" featured.
Jenna:
The "Swollen Issues" series is good.
Sakabelle:
Haven't read any of your stories...sorr y Saka...
Rebellious One:
Again, haven't read any of your stories...
Eboni:
Yikes! I'm really not having much luck with this! :-[ Haven't read any of Eboni's stories either...
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Mare: It Stays With You
Eboni: The Answer Is Yes
And...yeah thats all I have to add lol.
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Which Purapura story? Maybe "Widow's Walk"?
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Purpura: Widow's Walk.
Starry Eyes: Whirlwind.
Jenna: You Go, I Go.
Rebellious One: Whatever It Takes
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*runs to see who writes what* Lol.
LenniLuvsBrian: Song For Dad [maybe i'll get inspiration & finally get past like chapter 3-lol]
Tri: Any Other Way [I'm sure I read this-lol--or part of it or something]
Purpura: Christmas Lights
Starry Eyes: Obsession [I want it updated! Lol]
Mare: The Importance Of Fly Fishing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [no need to look this one up-lol]
MonkeyAbu: If Tomorrow Never Comes
Jenna: Undercover Guardians
Sakabelle: Inner Core
Rebellious One: Coulda sworn I read last one of your fics, but I've no idea which.
Eboni: I don't think I've read any....sorry!
~Lenni~
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Judging from this list, methinks I have to start reading more after I'm graduated in May! lol.
It'd probably be best to go with Any Other Way from my Hearts Don't Lie series, like my readers have said... It's definitely the most romance-based one since the other ones deal primarily with their relationship related to their friends and family and it's the first in the series. :)
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i'm posting your suggestions in this post and i'll keep editing it.
LenniLuvsBrian: No Matter What, The Root of all things Evil, Song for Dad (although it needs more than three chapters to be discussed Lenni lol)
Tri: Any Other Way
Purpura: Widow's Walk, Christmas Lights
Starry Eyes: Every Breath You Take, Whirlwind, Obsession
Mare: Shadow Woods, It Stays with You, The Thirteenth Step, The Importance of Fly Fishing
MonkeyAbu: If Tomorrow Never Comes
Jenna: Trapped, Inner Hell, You Go I Go (part one), Swollen Issues
Sakabelle: In Pieces, Inner Core
Rebellious One: Whatever it Takes
Eboni: Prisoners of War, The Answer Is Yes
So I'll try & get to work on a 4th chapter - lol. ;) I stress try though - lol.
~Lenni~
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lol Lenni it needs to be more than three quarters of the way done to have it's own month so if you want to discussed better get a move on it, if not maybe you should pick something else lol
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lol Lenni it needs to be more than three quarters of the way done to have it's own month so if you want to discussed better get a move on it, if not maybe you should pick something else lol
If I don't get an idea for it tomorrow when I open it up & gawk at it [provided I even remember-lol], then I'll pick something else.
~Lenni~
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Ooh I only know two authors very well from that list, Tri and Sakabelle. Hmm... Well I'm in the midst of trying to get caught back up on Tri's series (I'm WAAAAY behind) so its tough. I read AOW a long time ago and it was really good, but I know that Trina and Nick have come a LOOOONG way since then so I almost would rather see What the Heart Wants maybe because i think Tri has told me you can see more growth between the characters, but of course AOW might be a little bit of an easier read and not as graphic as WTHW if that might influence anyone's opinions. So I'm torn lol Sorry if I confused you even more lol.
As for Sakabelle definitely In Pieces. I LOVE that story and its definitely her best to date. There's a lot to talk about it with too I feel when it comes to the 18 yr old teenie Ashleigh and the current more mature Ashleigh.
And can I make a suggestion that's not on the list but should be? I'd LOVE to see Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon by Danigiggles featured. There's SOOOO much to discuss there!
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If I don't get an idea for it tomorrow when I open it up & gawk at it [provided I even remember-lol], then I'll pick something else.
~Lenni~
Does it hafta be a BSB fic???? Or can I pick a non-BSB one, so y'all will hafta read it - lol. 'Cause if I can pick a different non-BSB, then I'd like to pick A Forgotten Nightmare.
~Lenni~
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And can I make a suggestion that's not on the list but should be? I'd LOVE to see Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon by Danigiggles featured. There's SOOOO much to discuss there!
Agree 100%!! Unsuspecting definitely deserves recognition! :)
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Does it hafta be a BSB fic???? Or can I pick a non-BSB one, so y'all will hafta read it - lol. 'Cause if I can pick a different non-BSB, then I'd like to pick A Forgotten Nightmare.
~Lenni~
It doesn't have to be a BSB fic at all.
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Eventually it will Ladies. There are a lot of stories and authors we haven't gotten to yet.
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It doesn't have to be a BSB fic at all.
Then yes, scratch Song For Dad & stick me as nominating A Forgotten Nightmare for my own fic - lol. 'Cause A Forgotten Nightmare, all I hafta do is update it 'cause it's already fully written. A Song For Dad is gonna take me years to write 'cause it's such a hard topic.
~Lenni~
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And can I make a suggestion that's not on the list but should be? I'd LOVE to see Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon by Danigiggles featured. There's SOOOO much to discuss there!
Agree 100%!! Unsuspecting definitely deserves recognition! :)
Aww, thanks guys! This gave me warm fuzzies :D Mwah!
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Wow... ME? That's just... wow! :o
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Of course You!
~Lenni~
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Wow... ME? That's just... wow! :o
and the story you'd like us to discuss is? lol
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Can you take both the stories of mine off.... *shakes head* I dun like either of them.
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^ What story do you want to discuss?
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and the story you'd like us to discuss is? lol
Y'all made me speechless, so I apologize for the lack of a story to discuss... heh. I would say either Every Breath You Take or Obsession. Yeah. :D
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Can you take both the stories of mine off.... *shakes head* I dun like either of them.
you're not allowed to hate on all your stories, so which one do you like?
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you're not allowed to hate on all your stories, so which one do you like?
LOL, Kelly... I agree! I like at least one of mine that I wrote all on my own. I love all my collabs. =)
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I would say either Every Breath You Take or Obsession. Yeah. :D
*raises hand and jumps up and down* I so second "Every Breath You Take"!!!
Wait...I already said that when I gave my input didn't I...
Who cares...I still second it!!! ;D
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Y'all made me speechless, so I apologize for the lack of a story to discuss... heh. I would say either Every Breath You Take or Obsession. Yeah. :D
I know this is a weird place to ask this but I couldn't help myself... so uh... *nudges gently* When will ya update Obsession? *bats eyelashes* I've been waiting for months! Patiently, of course :D
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I know this is a weird place to ask this but I couldn't help myself... so uh... *nudges gently* When will ya update Obsession? *bats eyelashes* I've been waiting for months! Patiently, of course :D
I wanna know the same thing!!!!! Lol.
~Lenni~
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you're not allowed to hate on all your stories, so which one do you like?
I don't know, none of them *shrugs* I don't really like my writing lately
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^ don't make me add this onto the list of pet peeves lol
It doesn't have to be you liking your writing lately it has to be a story you would like us to discuss.
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I wanna know the same thing!!!!! Lol.
~Lenni~
LOL... I know, and I am sorry to keep you waiting! Inspiration issues have arose... but it will be updated as soon as the inspiration comes back!
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*raises hand and jumps up and down* I so second "Every Breath You Take"!!!
Wait...I already said that when I gave my input didn't I...
Who cares...I still second it!!! ;D
LMAO... Ash, you are as weird now as you were back in the day... but it's okay! Keeps me entertained! :D And... actually... EBYT could be finished within like... 5 chapters... Hmmm... We shall see!
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I know this is a weird place to ask this but I couldn't help myself... so uh... *nudges gently* When will ya update Obsession? *bats eyelashes* I've been waiting for months! Patiently, of course :D
LOL, you and Lenni are cute. Like I told her, as soon as the inspiration for it comes back, you will see an update. I promise! :)
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Christmas Lights is short and a response to a challenge so I would rather Widow's Walk if you must have one of my stories listed. AND Christmas Lights is NOT my typical writing style.
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^ okie dokie smokey
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it's sad that only my recent is suggested... I have such a higher opinion of my old crap. Oh well don't read that either *shudders*
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it's sad that only my recent is suggested... I have such a higher opinion of my old crap. Oh well don't read that either *shudders*
Why are you so down on your writing, hun?
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it's sad that only my recent is suggested... I have such a higher opinion of my old crap. Oh well don't read that either *shudders*
I asked a simple question and wanted more input from the actual authors than the readers anyway because in the end it's you that will be the most vocal in your thread. I'd be happy that people even suggested anything, that just means that they are reading. :)
All you had to do was just name the story you are proud of and that was that lol like everyone else.
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I don't know, none of them *shrugs* I don't really like my writing lately
it's sad that only my recent is suggested... I have such a higher opinion of my old crap. Oh well don't read that either *shudders*
Either you hate them all, or you like some of them make the choice. If you want to be selected soon, then pick either your most popular fic, or the one you are most proud of and maybe want more people to read.
No one said it had to be recent, or the fan favourite, or even the ones that were suggested -- if you have one in mind that is a favourite of yours that you would like exposure for then suggest it otherwise ask for your name to be taken down from the featured stories list. The sooner Mare gets input from authors who know what they would like featured the sooner she can plan out the months ahead.
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^Agreed.
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Then take my name off the list. I don't care that much about being read.
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Then take my name off the list. I don't care that much about being read.
The task of choosing a piece of your own work is such a hardship that you'd rather no one read anything you wrote? Wow. That's kind of surprising. I'm just curious but what on earth inspires you to keep writing if you hate your own words so much? You don't like anything you write, and you don't want anyone to read it?
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I like my own writing, and have 3 story ideas currently that I'd like to write but have no energy to write. I think most of my feelings come from being wiped tired lately. I would like people to read my stuff sure, but trying to think of one that I want people reading and discussing that's something I am not sure about.
I haven't had time to read the stories that are featured and dicuss them anyway so I wouldn't feel bad if I wasn't featured.
And now, I'll stop hijacking this thread. If anyone must reply PM me.
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Then take my name off the list. I don't care that much about being read.
Okie Dokie Smokey