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Title: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on April 10, 2007, 08:25:21 PM
Well...I thought I'd hop aboard, too!

Then Again is the sequel to my very first fanfic (Second Chances), so you'd have to get through the horror of the first one to get to the much better sequel. Anyway, I just updated it and it's already been shoved to the bottom of the page LOL so I thought I'd make a thread for it!

http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8059 (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8059)

Proving Them Wrong is my longest-running story (since August 2006 which LMAO is not long at all considering there are writers that have spent years on one story!). It's also my biggest headache because just when I think I can start moving towards the end...I veer off in another direction.  I know what I want from it, but I can't seem to get there. In any case, if anyone wants to read it for me and give me a push, that would be much appreciated as I'd love to finish it before it's been a year!

http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=7936 (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=7936)

Monster in the Closet was a Mersey-inspired creation which is actually the only story I've ever written that was fun to write (other than the ones for the challenges!) because it never gave me a headache.  Chapters for it flow so easily...it's just a matter of finding the time to write those chapters that's a pain in the butt. And, just as I'd discovered my muse had vanished, Mersey finished Children Like Me (which everyone should read...LMAO at plugging someone else's fic in the middle of my own plugging!) and suddenly I have inspiration! So, thanks Mers!

http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8325 (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8325)

My other stories are not really worth mentioning...S o I hope you enjoy the above if you read them! Thanks.

End. Shameless Plug.  ;D
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: starbeamz on April 19, 2007, 03:29:24 PM
LOL I'm replying to my own post, but I needed a favor from anyone who does read Proving Them Wrong. So "CALLING ALL PROVING THEM WRONG READERS!"

As I'm trying to figure out the best way to get the ball rolling on the last third of this story, I realized that maybe Nick is not portrayed the way the real Nick should be portrayed. I've always operated under the idea that, once you start writing about a certain BSB-er, he becomes your character and isn't really the same as he is in real life. However, said BSB-er should try to stick to the main characteristic s that he normally has, anyway. With that said, I'm getting a little nervous about the fact that my Nick (mine, all MINE! LOL I'd rather have Brian, but I digress ;D) is not staying true to real-life Nick. So, if you read PTW, could you please let me know if this is true, or if I'm just paranoid? That would be a super great help! Thanks! Oh, and the next chapter should be up soon!
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: honey on April 19, 2007, 05:33:42 PM
lol Sarah. You can have Nicky. I'm glad you've digressed a little because Brian's really busy being MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!!  :D

ok, I'll share. maybe... anyway I feel bad that I haven't read this one yet, but I'm sure you're just being paranoid. I'm sure your Nicky is wonderful!
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: Teri on April 20, 2007, 11:21:40 AM
i'm a proving them wrong reader, and i think you're portraying him well, he's got a more mature feel than real life which is a refreshing change, only part that I'm waiting for is Autumn and Nick to fall in love but that's probably never going to happen, but anyway you write it I love it so far. It's the same Nick except he's acting his age for once LOL!! 
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: starbeamz on April 20, 2007, 03:06:45 PM
i'm a proving them wrong reader, and i think you're portraying him well, he's got a more mature feel than real life which is a refreshing change, only part that I'm waiting for is Autumn and Nick to fall in love but that's probably never going to happen, but anyway you write it I love it so far. It's the same Nick except he's acting his age for once LOL!! 

thanks for reading ;D  I wasn't sure how well I was doing. Darn, I guess I need to make Nick more immature...hmm, maybe he'll get really drunk and end up sleeping with some random girl-and then have to explain that one to the press, since he's supposed to be with Autumn LOL

I think everyone is waiting for Autumn and Nick to fall in love but we're all just going to have to keep wishing and waiting on that count LOL It might happen, but I can't just smack it in people's faces right away. After all, they haven't exactly been friends this whole time. But, if you are patient, you may be rewarded :P
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: Teri on April 21, 2007, 04:01:10 PM
LOL Either way you do it, I'm sure it'll be good that and having to deal with Liz if they do fall for each other would be complicated but interesting LOL
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: starbeamz on May 15, 2007, 08:48:33 PM
I think I should apologize for the 5 stories that show up on the updated page that are all from ME! I can't believe it either, but I found my muse, and he made me write a LOT! Proving Them Wrong, Monster in the Closet, and Once Upon a Time were all updated! YAY! I hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: starbeamz on September 18, 2007, 10:37:05 PM
I finally updated more of Monster in the Closet, my SN/BSB fic! It's almost at the end, and I'm super excited because I'm getting close to the finish of so many of my stories! Whoo-hoo!
Title: Re: Then Again, Proving Them Wrong, and Monster in the Closet!
Post by: starbeamz on September 21, 2007, 04:42:52 PM
Whoo! Monster in the Closet (SN/BSB) is finally finished! I can't believe it took me 5 months to write 10 chapters, but it did! So now, Proving them Wrong should be the sole focus of my life. Probably not, though, since I plan on starting another story soon. *sigh* me and my hyperactive imagination ;)
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 05, 2007, 01:36:33 AM
So, after much hair-pulling, I finally finished up another chapter for Proving Them Wrong! This one is the pivotal chapter...the one that changes the rest of the story, and it's finally here and up! Yay! *pats myself on the back*
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 25, 2007, 09:18:11 PM
OMG WOW! I actually managed an update with all the stuff I've had to do this week! I just spent the last three hours on writing, and I've updated Proving Them Wrong! Yay! Now, let's see what else I can get cranking out...
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on October 25, 2007, 09:21:38 PM
OMG WOW! I actually managed an update with all the stuff I've had to do this week! I just spent the last three hours on writing, and I've updated Proving Them Wrong! Yay! Now, let's see what else I can get cranking out...

omg yay. *runs away to read*
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 26, 2007, 11:51:29 AM
omg yay. *runs away to read*

aww, Julilly, thanks for being such a devoted reader! I have the next chapter over halfway done, too  :o I know, it's shocking but true. I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll. This whole story should be done by chapter 56 or so, and I'm working on 49, so whee!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on October 26, 2007, 12:23:03 PM
aww, Julilly, thanks for being such a devoted reader! I have the next chapter over halfway done, too  :o I know, it's shocking but true. I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll. This whole story should be done by chapter 56 or so, and I'm working on 49, so whee!

I'm excited but at the same time I will be sad to see it end!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 26, 2007, 07:22:09 PM
I can't believe I'm about to do this, but I'm about to post ANOTHER chapter of Proving Them Wrong. I'm astonished at myself for writing two chapters in 24 hours. I may actually finish this story in the month of November LOL So, yay!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on October 27, 2007, 03:22:03 AM
YAY! i read it's awesome, you write drama really well my dear! I'm so glad nick fessed up his feelings for her. Too bad it came with the realization of Summer's ultimate bitchiness! I can't wait for the conclusion to this. I hope it turns out as you hope! Keep it up you're awesome!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 27, 2007, 12:23:49 PM
YAY! i read it's awesome, you write drama really well my dear! I'm so glad nick fessed up his feelings for her. Too bad it came with the realization of Summer's ultimate bitchiness! I can't wait for the conclusion to this. I hope it turns out as you hope! Keep it up you're awesome!

Aww, Teri, thank you! I'm glad you're liking it. And, yes, drama is my forte, and I love it oh so much. My biggest fear is that I'm not having Nick or Autumn freak out enough about the kidnapping, but things will soon get rolling...Than ks for sticking by it! I don't think I can manage another chapter this weekend, but there should be more by next weekend *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on October 29, 2007, 12:03:30 AM
I hope you get some inspiration hehe, I know how hard that is sometimes!  And yeah I think they're dealing about as best as they can be, especially with the bombshell Nick dropped on Autumn!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 29, 2007, 12:23:25 AM
I hope you get some inspiration hehe, I know how hard that is sometimes!  And yeah I think they're dealing about as best as they can be, especially with the bombshell Nick dropped on Autumn!

Wait. Nick dropped a bombshell on Autumn? Did I miss something in my own story? LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on October 29, 2007, 12:28:48 PM
Wait. Nick dropped a bombshell on Autumn? Did I miss something in my own story? LOL

Well, he DID tell her he loved her... I guess that is kind of a bombshell if I'm following the right lead as Teri!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on October 29, 2007, 12:54:26 PM
yep! I was like YES! but for autumn that was a bit shocking!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 29, 2007, 03:16:03 PM
Well, he DID tell her he loved her... I guess that is kind of a bombshell if I'm following the right lead as Teri!

Oh, oh, OH. Gotcha. I was thinking it was something in the last chapter, and I was all, "Uh, Sarah, what did you write?!" LOL I tend to forget half the stuff that happens two chapters ago...
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on October 29, 2007, 08:00:40 PM
LOL sarah ur adorable! but yeah I know exactly how you feel. I forget sometimes (hence why i re-read all the time that and i'm obsessed with my stories LOL how sad)
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 29, 2007, 08:04:42 PM
LOL sarah ur adorable! but yeah I know exactly how you feel. I forget sometimes (hence why i re-read all the time that and i'm obsessed with my stories LOL how sad)

 :P I try.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: honey on October 30, 2007, 12:33:27 AM
you are so on a roll lately! what are you going to do if you actually finish this story?!?! 

WHEN!!! I meant WHEN!!!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on October 30, 2007, 08:20:21 AM
you are so on a roll lately! what are you going to do if you actually finish this story?!?! 

WHEN!!! I meant WHEN!!!

I don't want it to finish  :'(
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on October 30, 2007, 10:59:53 AM
you are so on a roll lately! what are you going to do if you actually finish this story?!?! 

WHEN!!! I meant WHEN!!!

Please let it be WHEN. Don't worry, once this story's out of the way, I'll be able to focus on all the others that have been sitting around glaring at me to work on them LOL They've got these mean little looks they send me, and I've been feeling pretty guilty. Hopefully, by November 30th, it'll all be over...

Sorry, Julilly.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 01, 2007, 05:40:03 PM
Okay, people. It's November, which means it's time. *cue dramatic music*

I am very tired of Proving Them Wrong LOL though I know some of you love it.  So, because I'm tired of it, I'm going to spend all of November trying to finish it. There's some surprises coming up (ones that surprise me as well, especially when I had a brilliant brainstorm last night LOL), and, though I don't know how the story's gonna end, I know it's going to be finished this month. It's my personal challenge. So, look out for updates!

For all those waiting on updates to any of my other stories, they won't really happen this month since I desperately need to finish PTW. Sowwy. :(
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 02, 2007, 12:38:27 AM
Just updated with chapter 50! I think there's only five chapters left (please let there only be 5 left! LOL). I'm really pulling to finish this story in November, and I hope I do!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 05:53:20 PM
I read and whoa....Jack.. ..that was a curveball i was NOT expecting!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 02, 2007, 07:02:33 PM
I read and whoa....Jack.. ..that was a curveball i was NOT expecting!

Uh, Teri? Did you forget that I'm the QUEEN of fabulous drama and curve balls? lol probably not the queen, but yes, he's back. did you really think he would vanish just like that *snaps fingers* of course not!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 07:09:58 PM
I know but still, besides Summer he's the one I hate out of this story. And frankly lol I'm beginning to think he's in league with Summer, he disappeared just before or not very long before Summer started pulling all her crap and now that she's taken Lily he just shows up knowing she and Nick are married? Ha! Lol if you didn't notice I'm the queen of conspiracy theories LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 02, 2007, 07:10:36 PM
I read and whoa....Jack.. ..that was a curveball i was NOT expecting!

GAH! I'M BEHIND! I haven't read the update yet! ... when I get home from work I will!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 08:09:32 PM
U should seriously I was not expecting that but it's good Sarah likes to keep us on our toes!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 02, 2007, 09:22:42 PM
LOL I do like to keep you on your toes! And, Teri, I'm enjoying your conspiracy theories! Obviously, I'm not gonna tell you if you're right or wrong, but I'll just be very cryptic and say, "All shall be revealed..." ;)
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 09:52:10 PM
LOL well i was sorta right I knew Summer was gonna do something HUGE, I figured it was going to be something with Nick originally like make him get caught in a compromising situation but then I was like...but Summer doesn't think Autumn actually cares about Nick...sooo next logical thing was Lily!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 09:53:26 PM
LOL You'll notice I'm one of those people who watch Law and order and figure it out in five minutes who did it. So lol I'm used to trying to figure it out before everyone else
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 02, 2007, 10:33:17 PM
Oh, Teri. Trust me when I say that even I have no real idea what's going to happen. And LOL at that because I have only five or so chapters left, so I better figure it out soon! You can try to figure it out, but I betcha you won't  ;)
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 02, 2007, 11:07:07 PM
LOL i won't but i love that about PTW if i can figure it out it's probably tooo predictable sooooo yes I like that even u haven't figured it out cuz hehe I can't wait!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 01:46:44 AM
LOL i won't but i love that about PTW if i can figure it out it's probably tooo predictable sooooo yes I like that even u haven't figured it out cuz hehe I can't wait!

I can't be predictable! I've vowed against it. Besides, how do you know one of the Boys isn't helping Summer with the kidnapping? Anything is possible...
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 04:46:51 AM
LOL as i read that the first thing that ran through my head "AHA! IT'S KEVIN!" lmao or brian that'd be interesting. But yeah I'm good with surprises and I can't wait to read what others you have in store for us!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 11:10:11 AM
Tee-hee. Kevin as a kidnapper. Unfortunately, Mersey already had an evil possessed Kevin in Children Like Me, so, no, Kevin's not bad. Besides, when did I ever say Summer had an accomplice?
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 12:49:12 PM
Exactly, I love that everything's a big mystery right now, it's gonna make finding out that much more exciting!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 01:22:07 PM
Gah, Teri! You're like my little cheerleader! Now I'm actually excited to write more and find out what does happen LOL But I can't.  :( Not until my 8 page ed psych paper gets written...BOO.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 03, 2007, 02:55:17 PM
OK I READ IT! We're having a hurricane so I knew I had to read it before I lost the internet! lol

I left a review, but I'll repeat myself.

You're insane and I love it! I was really not expecting that at ALL! Now I can only sit and wait and wonder what is going to happen, I mean obviously she's not going to run off with Jack because that would just be mean... right? RIGHT? lol

Aww, only 5 chapters left. Oh well, 5 great chapters I'm sure.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 03:49:09 PM
OK I READ IT! We're having a hurricane so I knew I had to read it before I lost the internet! lol

I left a review, but I'll repeat myself.

You're insane and I love it! I was really not expecting that at ALL! Now I can only sit and wait and wonder what is going to happen, I mean obviously she's not going to run off with Jack because that would just be mean... right? RIGHT? lol

Aww, only 5 chapters left. Oh well, 5 great chapters I'm sure.

Why can't she run away with Jack? Huh? She doesn't HAVE to fall in love with Nick. In fact, she's not even sure what she feels for him other than lust. Five chapters isn't a very long time to fall in love.

I'm glad it was surprising. I'd always meant to bring Jack back, and it's gonna be interesting because Autumn never really had much time to get over him before she was tossed into the emotional turmoil with her sister and fake marrying Nick.

But...*dun dun dun* The drama (and the surprises!) are far from over! Just you wait...
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 04:13:07 PM
Gah, Teri! You're like my little cheerleader! Now I'm actually excited to write more and find out what does happen LOL But I can't.  :( Not until my 8 page ed psych paper gets written...BOO.

*steals tri's pom poms* goooo sarah! LMAO good luck on the paper! I'm going into education for my masters degree so i know how it is!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 03, 2007, 05:30:32 PM
Why can't she run away with Jack? Huh? She doesn't HAVE to fall in love with Nick. In fact, she's not even sure what she feels for him other than lust. Five chapters isn't a very long time to fall in love.

I'm glad it was surprising. I'd always meant to bring Jack back, and it's gonna be interesting because Autumn never really had much time to get over him before she was tossed into the emotional turmoil with her sister and fake marrying Nick.

But...*dun dun dun* The drama (and the surprises!) are far from over! Just you wait...

Aaah, you're killing me! lol I like to have my wishful thinking and hope for a storybook ending! :P
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 05:45:52 PM
LOL julilly! So do I! I want a story book ending as well but somehow I don't think that's gonna happen with this one.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 03, 2007, 05:50:53 PM
LOL julilly! So do I! I want a story book ending as well but somehow I don't think that's gonna happen with this one.

I'm not listening! lol
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 05:53:18 PM
LMAO You guys crack me up! It makes me so happy to see how invested both of you are in this story! I didn't think anyone would be that emotionally involved with it because Nick and Autumn kinda fell flat as characters in this one...unless you don't think so.

Anyway, haven't you ever heard Kelly? She and I LOVE our happy endings! Maybe the ending won't be exactly what you want, but it'll still be happy...

and that's all I'm going to say. The end. ;D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 05:56:58 PM
Also, while the two of you are waiting for the next PTW update, I suggest heading over and reading "In the Shadows"! Kelly and I are really trying to make our collab interesting and different and so far it's working...so *nudge* check it out, my cheerleaders!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 05:59:48 PM
hehe... ur silly sarah i promise i'll start on in the shadows soon! being featured has given me major inspiration!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 03, 2007, 07:22:01 PM
hehe... ur silly sarah i promise i'll start on in the shadows soon! being featured has given me major inspiration!

I see how it is, trying to mention as much as you can that you're featured, eh? "sorry, can't go grocery shopping today -- i'm a featured story"... :) too much? lol
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 03, 2007, 07:24:37 PM
I see how it is, trying to mention as much as you can that you're featured, eh? "sorry, can't go grocery shopping today -- i'm a featured story"... :) too much? lol

seriously. jeez, Teri! I think we figured it out the first 10,000 times you said it LOL i guess you won't have time to read the next update of PTW, huh, because you're too busy being a featured story LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 07:58:47 PM
buttheads the both of u! LOL no i make time to read normally, if i don't i'll stay up late to do so. I'm just uber inspired and its not just cuz of the month. i'm just in a good place right now for writing too. I'm giving myself a deadline sorta like yours too Sarah cept I am no where near finishing by the end of the month! lol. And urgh finals are coming soon boo! I want this semester over with already.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 03, 2007, 08:17:50 PM
buttheads the both of u! LOL no i make time to read normally, if i don't i'll stay up late to do so. I'm just uber inspired and its not just cuz of the month. i'm just in a good place right now for writing too. I'm giving myself a deadline sorta like yours too Sarah cept I am no where near finishing by the end of the month! lol. And urgh finals are coming soon boo! I want this semester over with already.

I get deadlines... from Mare... she hasn't noticed that my last deadline was today and I haven't started yet lol

So really, both of you keep on updating! I need reading material!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 03, 2007, 08:40:51 PM
LOL niiicccee I'll be waitin for a PTW update it's one of the few stories that's been able to hold my attention
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 07, 2007, 02:30:58 PM
Teri and Julilly: I actually sat down and wrote up a detailed outline of the rest of the story, and it only goes up to chapter 54, which means the end is SO close. And it's looking pretty fabulous! I just need to write it out the way it plays in my head, and I hope you guys like it!

Also, I'm having trouble deciding on one very important point in the ending of the story...gosh, I wish I knew which way was best LOL The cliched one or the not-so-cliched one...

anyhoo, I thought you ladies would want to know because you ARE PTW's most vocal supporters!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 07, 2007, 05:40:19 PM
Teri and Julilly: I actually sat down and wrote up a detailed outline of the rest of the story, and it only goes up to chapter 54, which means the end is SO close. And it's looking pretty fabulous! I just need to write it out the way it plays in my head, and I hope you guys like it!

Also, I'm having trouble deciding on one very important point in the ending of the story...gosh, I wish I knew which way was best LOL The cliched one or the not-so-cliched one...

anyhoo, I thought you ladies would want to know because you ARE PTW's most vocal supporters!

*cries*
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 07, 2007, 06:02:14 PM
EEP! I vote cliched if it's an ending where Autumn and Nick end up together. After all they've been through they at least deserve to be happy together (they make an EFFING CUTE couple). And Summer gets whacked as well HEHE
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 07, 2007, 06:40:21 PM
My, Teri, aren't we bloodthirsty?LOL And, aww, Julilly, don't cry! *hands you tissues* I'll be crying, too, when it's all over...tears of JOY! Bwahahaha! I was ready for this story to be over a year ago LOL

But, for you, I'll finish it out properly :D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 07, 2007, 06:41:55 PM
Oh, and one other thing:

If the two of you could tell me, specifics if possible, why you think Autumn and Nick are a good couple? Or not? I feel like I just put these two random people together and expected them to go well together. Clearly, Autumn's rebelling against that, but what are YOUR thoughts?

thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 01:21:54 AM
I think Nick and Autumn are good together because they're friends and they understand each other. Nick changed alot just knowing Autumn and Lily and really became a father and a husband. Autumn is rebelling against it I think because she's afraid of being vulnerable. They only other person aside from Nick that's really seen her as vulnerable is Summer and we all know how THAT's paning out. So I think it's out of fear, she goes for people who are emotionally unavailable to her like Jack and even Liz is somewhat emotionally unavailable as her own friend. So for Autumn to have a friendship with Nick whose so emotionally available and in touch with his emotions that it scares the hell out of her that she could be hurt by Nick so she tries to emotionally keep him at a distance to guard herself.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 08, 2007, 01:27:14 AM
OMG WOW. Teri, that's incredible! Seriously, I didn't even see that aspect of their relationship. I guess you and Tri both are amazing at the whole analysis deal LOL Thanks so much!

As your reward, I just posted the latest PTW chapter ;D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 02:21:31 AM
I saw! And jesus! I hate Jack such a total douche, and I'm glad things are going to come to a head with Summer. I just feel completely terrible for Nick, he deserves to be happy for once. Kid can't catch a break.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 08, 2007, 10:42:13 AM
I saw! And jesus! I hate Jack such a total douche, and I'm glad things are going to come to a head with Summer. I just feel completely terrible for Nick, he deserves to be happy for once. Kid can't catch a break.

Oh, it's gonna get better and better. I think it's going to take me a long time to write this next chapter, just because so much will be happening. I think it's safe to call this chapter the climax LOL

But, yes, I don't like Nick, I don't want him to be happy, and I think he's a jerk. I LOVE Jack, I think he's fabulous, he's exactly what Autumn needs, and she's going to be SO happy with him...

 ;D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 12:47:25 PM
Ew! Jack's a pompous twit personally whose no better than Summer! lol
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 08, 2007, 03:16:38 PM
Gosh, why is everyone so ready to believe that Jack is aiding and abetting in this kidnapping plot?
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 04:10:32 PM
Not saying he is, just he's a horrible person. He treats Autumn like total crap unless it will benefit him in which this case it does benefit him cuz it makes him look good to her by swooping in and being there when really he has no place to do so since he left and broke it off with her.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 08, 2007, 04:18:11 PM
Teri, you make it so fun to write this story! All of your comments make me more excited to write LOL So keep bashing Jack or something... ;D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 05:04:17 PM
LOL I should start an I HATE JACK MCCANN facebook group shouldn't I? ROFL but alas I hate him and Summer, respectively they're the two worst people in Autumn's life. And I hope she sees it. I know she does as far as Summer is concerned, but Jack's an ass and for her to defend him to Nick was really baaadd considering she knows Jack has a history of starting fights with Nick but took Jack's side instead. Way to stand by her husband lol.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 08, 2007, 05:19:17 PM
LMAO A fanfic character hate group on Facebook! That would be hysterical! Anyway, Autumn isn't exactly in love with Nick, is she? She was in love with Jack from way before she met Nick. Jack was there for her through her pregnancy and when she had Lily and after that. So what if he was a jerk? You can't help who you fall in love with, can you? ;D

I love devil's advocacy!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 08, 2007, 06:57:25 PM
True but she should at least have the intelligence to see it. She does have feelings for Nick, she's just brushing them off as friendship. If she didn't at least like him to begin with she wouldn't have gotten drunk and slept with him.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 12, 2007, 03:43:35 PM
OMG Teri and Julilly. I got a TON of writing done for PTW over the weekend while I was at home! Let's just say I only have 2 chapters left and it's barely the middle of November, so whoo! Unfortunately, I won't be posting the BIG one until Wednesday/Thursday, but I can promise it's a whopper. Definitely one of the best in my fanfic writing career, in my opinion, of course ;D
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 12, 2007, 10:47:32 PM
YAY!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 13, 2007, 08:30:32 PM
Okay, so I couldn't quite contain my excitement. There's been an update! The BIG one.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 13, 2007, 08:55:42 PM
Aaaaaand, talk to me LOL Because I'm procrastinatin g from life at the moment
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 13, 2007, 08:55:50 PM
I KNOW! OMG PERFECTION! Although Nick better live!! I'll be pissed! LOL just wow I always suspected....t he accomplice to be who it is, just didn't think you'd go down that road. I knew it was gonna be someone Autumn trusted with her life though. Cuz that's the best thing about a suspense part of the story it's always the person they trust the most that comes back to bite them in the ass.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 13, 2007, 08:57:14 PM
Oh, darn. I was hoping it would be out left field and no one would suspect it, but *sigh* you're just too good, Teri :D Glad you enjoyed it, though. I was super nervous about posting the chapter, but you and Julilly made me feel better.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 13, 2007, 09:00:06 PM
I live for Law And Order, I suspected her, but I didn't think you'd go there, I also suspected pretty much everyone even Leighanne ROFL! but wow I'm so impressed Sarah!!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 13, 2007, 09:03:16 PM
LOL check your messages. Also, I will go anywhere, do anything...*in dramatic voice* remember that...dun dun dun
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 16, 2007, 01:05:18 AM
Update! And, PTW will actually be finished in just a few hours, so whoo! I feel like I should have a party once it's over.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 16, 2007, 01:20:08 AM
booo! LOL i'm glad nick's alive. but autumn shouldn't LEAVE!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 16, 2007, 11:24:50 AM
LOL Teri. I SO wanted to leave you a little note at the bottom saying "April Fools". But then I decided not to. But, yeah, I hope you were pleasantly surprised, and now you can finish reading the story without being mad that Nick's dead.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 16, 2007, 12:08:16 PM
I want... TO CRY! lol

I was like omgwhatno! when she left but I kinda saw it coming, I felt it in my gut! But still... sigh... I don't even have words to express...
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 16, 2007, 12:43:34 PM
Awww, Julilly *hands you tissues* I'm sorry it made you cry, but, if that one made you cry, wait until you read the next one LOL I'm glad everyone's had such positive responses to what's been happening...no one wants ME to die yet for writing the story this way LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 16, 2007, 09:35:58 PM
I just had to announce this because it's AMAZING NEWS!

I FINISHED PROVING THEM WRONG!!!!!!!!

LOL after 18 long months in a love/hate relationship with this story, I've finally finished it!!! *throws confetti* The last 2 chapters will be posted in the next week or so, but it's finally finished! I am so relieved!

Ok, now on to the next 4 stories I'm still working on LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: honey on November 16, 2007, 09:36:52 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Woo  HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!  You ROCK Sarah!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 16, 2007, 10:36:13 PM
YAY SARAH!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 17, 2007, 05:53:27 PM
*sniff* *sniff*

End of an era!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 18, 2007, 12:06:02 AM
*hands you tissues* please, it feels like i've been liberated from the nick/autumn curse finally. although, if you're sad, then i'll just keep handing you tissues and consoling you.

of course, there will soon be a new nick fic from me...so maybe you shouldn't be too sad LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 18, 2007, 01:19:27 AM
Oh, and I updated with the second to last chapter. YAY!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 20, 2007, 11:02:57 AM
AAAAAND. The final chapter is up. Finally. LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 20, 2007, 12:01:39 PM
AAAAAND. The final chapter is up. Finally. LOL

And what a great final chapter it was. Kudos!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 20, 2007, 09:05:44 PM
Thanks, Julilly! I'm glad you liked the ending, and I hope it wasn't too cliched LOL

Aww, it makes me sad when, once you've posted the ending to a story, the number of people who have it listed as a favorite drops. Poor PTW *pats Nick and Autumn* It's okay. I still loved you enough to finish you out LOL
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 20, 2007, 09:12:45 PM
I'm going to review in a bit...finally got a chance to read....and dude I'm really glad about the ending! It was so awesome and exactly what I had pictured would happen.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: MellzBellz on November 20, 2007, 11:29:17 PM
Thanks, Julilly! I'm glad you liked the ending, and I hope it wasn't too cliched LOL

Aww, it makes me sad when, once you've posted the ending to a story, the number of people who have it listed as a favorite drops. Poor PTW *pats Nick and Autumn* It's okay. I still loved you enough to finish you out LOL

OMG lol I was just thinking that when I finished UMS. I lost quite a few favorites cuz I guess once people are done reading they delete them cuz there won't be any more updates. Not like I get my udates anyway for my favorites (yet I get my review e-mails so go figure) Anyway yea... It's depressing lol

I'm definitely going to have catch up on PTW now!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 20, 2007, 11:37:10 PM
I would never remember to un-favourite anything lol I wouldn't get the update emails so I would never think of it.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 21, 2007, 01:03:18 PM
See, I never un-favorite anything because I love going back and reading stories that I love! I don't get emails reminding me of new chapters or anything, I just have them as faves so that it's an easy way to find the story LOL

And, Mel, you should definitely get all caught up on PTW now that it's over! You left before all the good stuff finally started LOL

I've gotten requests for a sequel, and I hate saying no, I'm not writing one because I think lightning would strike me dead if I did. Besides, I'm through with Autumn. I need a new character. Hopefully, if all works out Spencer from Someday We'll Know will be a better and older replacement to Autumn LOL I'd best get writing on that one!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: julilly on November 22, 2007, 09:12:40 AM
I'm not (persnally) a fan of writing sequels. I'm the type of writer where I use my character as much as I possibly can in one story so by the end I'm like bah, I'm done with you! So a sequel would probably turn into a story I could never finish. Though I should try it sometime lol
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 22, 2007, 12:59:36 PM
LOL sequels are fuuunnnn LOL if you hadnt noticed i'm sorta a sequel whore with my series. But I think PTW was ended good where it doesn't NEED a sequel.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 22, 2007, 01:07:09 PM
LOL sequels are fuuunnnn LOL if you hadnt noticed i'm sorta a sequel whore with my series. But I think PTW was ended good where it doesn't NEED a sequel.

thanks Teri and Julilly! I know some people want to see more Autumn and Nick, but, honestly, i think they've run through their story pretty completely. There's not much more that I could have them do, aside from maybe have a baby or something--and that is SO cliche (for me, anyway). I mean, I was going to have Autumn tell him that she was pregnant at the end, but then i changed my mind and I like how it ends.

Besides, I did a sequel once for Second Chances and, while I still think Then Again is one of my best stories, I am having a hard time writing its threequel. Because that's what happens...I do a sequel and then I want to stretch it longer. Which works for you, Teri, but not for me. I agree with Julilly that putting everything about a character into one story is so much easier than dragging it out into two or more. Personally, as a reader, I'm not much for sequels anymore, unless it's really, really good, but no. *shrugs* I guess it's all a matter of personal opinion.
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 22, 2007, 01:09:00 PM
TERI. you never really told me what you thought of the ending LOL When you thought Nick was dying, you had LOTS to say LOL and, now that it's over, I wanna know what you thought...that is, if there was anything that you could say about it (unless you thought it was bad and don't wanna hurt my feelings LOL)
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: Teri on November 22, 2007, 01:32:50 PM
lol OK I loved theending! it was exactly how i hoped it would turn out, and the opals hehe my birthstone can help u find true love (however if it's not ur birthstone it brings u bad luck) which is fitting cuz she did have bad luck with liz and summer!!
Title: Re: Proving Them Wrong
Post by: starbeamz on November 23, 2007, 12:37:36 AM
Ooh. Well, that was totally coincidental on my end. I had NO idea that opals were your birthstone, Teri! YAY! I'm glad you liked it, and I'm SO glad it's all over! Now...on to Someday We'll Know!