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Fic Talk => Featured Story of the Month => Topic started by: mare on July 01, 2014, 04:23:55 AM
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Happy July and middle of summer (for many of us) :)
Our last featured story before we begin our top ten countdown to 100 will be Dodging the Daylight by KeepThisSecret .
At first I was really hesitant to read this story because right at the beginning, Nick is murdered and we all know how I feel about my Backstreet Boys being alive. I'm so glad I went ahead and gave it a try. You should all go check it out if you haven't yet, especially if you are a big fan of suspense, bromance, drama and good writing!
Here is the link: http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11254
Happy Reading!
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1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows?
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story?
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in.
4) What made you come up with the concept of this one?
5) Who was your favorite character in this story and why?
6) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite?
7) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them?
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Popping in to say even though I fell behind cause of life stuff, I loved this story and can't wait till I get a moment to catch up after the reading challenge! I was telling everyone about this story and for good reason :)
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Yay! I love this story and am also looking forward to catching up on it after my last summer class ends this week!
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First of all, I just wanted to say a massive "THANK YOU" for featuring my story this month. I also want to extend my thanks to everyone who is currently reading Dodging The Daylight. I really appreciate the fact that people are giving my writing a chance. I am new to AC and everyone has been so welcoming and the feedback that I have been receiving has been amazing. You have all made me feel seriously warm and fuzzy inside. ;D
1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows? I was originally thinking that members of Nick's family would be the villains in this story (tried to kill him for his money type of deal), but that idea quickly died as I got farther along. Looking back, I'm so glad that I went away from that idea.
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story? I have been writing this story on and off over the course of about four months. Although it is currently only a few chapters away from being finished, I am still going back and revising certain aspects before I post the chapters.
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in. * This new summary definitely contains a HUGE spoiler. I know that a lot of people probably stayed away from this story because of the whole Nick being dead idea, so I hope this new summary eases some of those fears and encourages those of you who were on the fence to give the story a shot.* ;) -- When a Nick Carter look-a-like is killed due to a supposed case of mistaken identity, the boys find themselves ripped away from their families and placed in a "safe house". The events that follow require the boys to come together in a way that they haven't been able to since the early days of their career. As the boys struggle with the clear divisions that exist within their group, they are forced to fight for their lives while they wait for the police to figure out who is targeting them.
4) What made you come up with the concept of this one? I was actually watching an episode of Castle in which a celebrity look-a-like was killed due to a case of mistaken identity. So, I suppose I should send out a "thank you" to the writers of Castle for being my inspiration.
5) Who was your favorite character in this story and why? Surprisingly, my favourite character is AJ. I've tried to make him a little bit more prominent in this story by focusing on his respective relationships with Brian and Nick and the way in which he "interferes" with the whole Frick and Frack dynamic.
6) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite? I hate to say it, but it's Howie. I REALLY struggle to channel his character. I have tried hard to include his POV, but sometimes I actually find myself dreading his chapters because I feel as though I'm not portraying him very well.
7) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them? Yes, all of the boys are in this one. I made a conscious effort to make sure that each boy has a voice in this story.
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I seriously believe that if you changed your current summary to the one you just put in here, even more people would check out your story. You should consider doing that!
Your Howie comes off great FYI.
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Here is to getting to know you a little better!
1. Real name:
2. How long have you been on AC?
3. How long have you been writing fanfics?
4. Give us a list of stories you have written.
5. List some of your all time favorite stories you have read.
6. Do you have your own site?
7. What are your favorite types of stories to read?
8. Who is your favorite BSB?
9. Do you find yourself writing about him more than the others?
10. What do you want to do with the rest of your life?
11. Where are you from?
12. What kinds of hobbies do you enjoy?
13. What's your favorite movie?
14. What's your favorite book?
15. Any hidden talents?
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Some of these questions are really tough ... ???
Here is to getting to know you a little better!
1. Real name: Erika
2. How long have you been on AC? A little less then a year.
3. How long have you been writing fanfics? Oh God ... I used to write them back in high school, but I never posted any of those stories online (they were cringe worthy at best, but my friends seemed to like them). I started writing again about a year ago after taking a massive break.
4. Give us a list of stories you have written. On AC: "Fan Connection", "A Dash of Cinnamon" and "Dodging The Daylight" (in progress)
5. List some of your all time favorite stories you have read. We're talking the classics?? "Where Can We Go From Here?" by Whitney, "The Boys in the Basement" and "Everybody" by Eboni, and "Ground Zero" by Chaos are the ones that come to mind first.
6. Do you have your own site? Nope!
7. What are your favorite types of stories to read? I will give pretty much anything a chance. Drama and suspense are my favourite, but I like a romance if it is well-written. I'm a sucker for bromance as well.
8. Who is your favorite BSB? Brian ;D
9. Do you find yourself writing about him more than the others? Yeah ...
10. What do you want to do with the rest of your life? This is a loaded question!! Ummmm ... I want to do whatever it is that makes me happy ... :P
11. Where are you from? Canada!!
12. What kinds of hobbies do you enjoy? Reading, writing, scrap-booking, and spending massive amounts of time with my friends and my hubby.
13. What's your favorite movie? Dirty Dancing!!
14. What's your favorite book? I, honestly, don't have a favourite book. I love too many authors/books to be able to pick a favourite.
15. Any hidden talents? Nope! I'm not that interesting. LOL
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I'm loving this story, even though I'm a bit behind, I plan on catching up this weekend if I can :)
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I need to read this story as I've heard great things, I'm just terrible at keeping up with in-progress fics! Congrats on being featured though :)
Where in Canada are you from? I'm in Winnipeg!
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this is one of my favorite stories like ever!!! Its so well written....I have had to catch up a few times since I was gone all last month but I always get a smile on my face when I see this story has been updated!
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Saskabelle, I'm from Toronto. :) You should definitely check the story out (no bias on my part there ... LOL)!!
Carter and Carter-Orange, thanks so much for your kind words!! I'm so glad that you're both enjoying the story (even if you may be a bit behind :P ).
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Nice! I do love Toronto... Julilly and I have found ourselves there often for BSB events! I'll be over there on August long weekend as well.
I will def check it out :)
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I just want to say that this feature is well deserved and this story is amazing. I was telling people to read it because it is really good. I like a great suspense story not to mention lots of bromance. Congrats!
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I just want to say that this feature is well deserved and this story is amazing. I was telling people to read it because it is really good. I like a great suspense story not to mention lots of bromance. Congrats!
;D Amazing! Thank you so much!
Nice! I do love Toronto... Julilly and I have found ourselves there often for BSB events! I'll be over there on August long weekend as well.
You come all the way from Winnipeg to Toronto to see BSB?? :o That's dedication!! You must have been beyond excited when the boys played in Winnipeg during this the last leg of the tour. :P
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;D Amazing! Thank you so much!
You come all the way from Winnipeg to Toronto to see BSB?? :o That's dedication!! You must have been beyond excited when the boys played in Winnipeg during this the last leg of the tour. :P
I fly in from Nova Scotia and we meet in the "middle" for concerts lol we both got local shows this time and although it was awesome, I didn't like not going with Steph. It felt wrong. :P
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Nova Scotia ... wow! I am now realizing how privileged I am to live in Toronto (as far as BSB is concerned anyways). I don't think there has ever been a tour when they haven't played at least one Ontario date.
My BFF and I have been going to BSB concerts together since we were 13. I couldn't imagine going to a show without her!! Actually, I probably wouldn't go ... :'(
I heard that all of the East Coast shows sold out super quick. I can't even imagine what that must have been like ... aside from totally crazy. I don't even remember the last time that BSB played anywhere in the eastern half of the country.
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So basically I meant to start catching up ten chapters at a time on DtD. Well your story was so good I ended up reading it all in one giant binge read. Something I haven't done in ages. Mainly because I get uncomfortable after awhile reading like that for too long at my computer LOL. But your story was basically that good. I apologize for flooding your inbox with all my reviews but I couldn't help it. :)
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Good, I'm glad you came in here! LOL
Erika if you only knew how much love your story gets on twitter from everyone! I must see it recommended at least once a day by all different people as well! Just thought you should know that!
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Rose, I loved reading all of your reviews!! Although my fingers got a bit tired from typing out all the responses. LOL Seriously, I'm super thrilled that you enjoyed it that much to risk putting yourself in an uncomfortable position for such a long time. Hahaha!
Mare, your comments almost make me want to join Twitter ... almost. :P It's amazing to know that people are recommending it to others. Who knew that it would end up reaching the world of Twitter?? Crazy!
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That's what happens when a story is good. It just makes its way pretty much everywhere! Your story is the story of the summer. Every summer has one and this one is yours, so congrats on that! :)
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Amazing!!
That's a pretty intense label - "story of the summer" *blushes*
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Wear it proudly but not here because I HATE banners! LOL
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I don't know how to make/post a banner so there's no danger of you ever seeing one from me!! ROTFL!
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I knew I liked you! lmao
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That's what happens when a story is good. It just makes its way pretty much everywhere! Your story is the story of the summer. Every summer has one and this one is yours, so congrats on that! :)
That is so true!!
Sorry, I haven't said much in this thread because I'm not caught up yet and don't want to read any spoilers, but this absolutely IS the story of the summer, for me and a lot of people, and it has been all over Twitter lately!
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Ahhhh I don't want you to read any spoilers either! You must learn what happens on your own! ??? I still think it's crazy that it's on Twitter. Mind. Is. Blown. LOL