Date: 02/23/08 11:13 pm Title: Author's Note/ Disclaimer
I love that you dont write cheesy crap. I am very much the same as you, cynical and a total pessimist so Im really glad your writing this like this and all the drama. as long as she doesnt get preggers and they agree to try and pass it off as seans. thats where i might draw the line lol. good authors note! cant wait for more! and just write. despite any objections
Author's Response: Yay for cynics lol j.k Thanks a lot Mary, but err yea... about that last part... *hides*
Date: 02/23/08 10:13 pm Title: Author's Note/ Disclaimer
Aw jeez Mel, I was all excited too!
Cheating is never okay. I mean, that's just my personal opinion. If you're compelled to cheat... then why not just go be with the other person? I dunno. In real life I've dealt with a lot of issues about cheating and it's always hard to discuss. There's always grey areas, and it's those grey areas that are fun to write about. Of course, Alyssa and Nick are fictional characters, and yes I enjoy their affair... but if they were my real life friends I would probably have a different opinion. In fact, I know I would because I've been there. I read fan fics to be entertained, plain and simple. Yours entertain me a great deal. I love Alyssa and Nick and I'm glad you've continued to write about them. Honestly, you need to write for yourself (I think you already know this :) I've written stories about people cheating on their spouses, but that doesn't mean I think it's right. It's just fun to write a story.. that's all. Wow I ranted a lot. I love you Mel! Your story rocks! Hehe.
Author's Response: I'm glad that you can seperate your personal experiences from this and still enjoy reading Saka. That question you just started off with had been posed to me. Why an affair? *shrugs* Sometimes its just not that easy to be with someone I guess. It's all grey area which is why I chose to write about it. Thanks though for the vote of confidence. I remember Dani saying she ran into some haters over the cheating thing in Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon, but I thought it was the whole poor Nick thing and I wouldn't have those problems, but I guess I was wrong.
Date: 02/23/08 10:05 pm Title: Author's Note/ Disclaimer
Hey!
I read your first story and I am reading ALTOS and first of all I must say that you are an awesome writer. I like reading your stories because they are more real than most others.I don't like cheesy stories where you know exactly where the writer is heading.
I think it's pretty sad that people are turning away from you just because you are writing a story which contains cheating. Those people seem to forget that this is a story. It would be boring if it wouldn't have it's twists and turns. Those people have to understand that your story is not based on real lif. It may be realistic but it's not like Nick and Alyssa are actually real people who cheat on their partners.
I think I might know where this story is heading and I will keep reading it faithfully. This doesn't mean I am okay with cheating in real life neither does it mean that you are. This is a Nick/Alyssa story. It's about them. People need to accept that your story isn't called fiction for nothing.
Keep going with your great work and keep your head up high. Friends who turn your back on you because of an amazing story aren't friends at all. If you ever feel like talking or if you need help with anything - let me know.
Take good care of yourself!
Love, Franzi!
PS: Can't wait to read more! ;)
Author's Response: Thanks for the words of encouragement Franzi! I'm glad to hear that you intend to stay with it. I like to think that my stories are very realistic and I know sometimes people look to fan fiction as an escape from reality so they want something not as rough as this I guess. But *shrugs* this is me... Thanks for all the support!
Date: 02/23/08 10:03 pm Title: Author's Note/ Disclaimer
Okay, I get where you're coming from with how people percieve your writing. I know that it's natural and human to worry abot what other's think of you and/or what you're writing, but the thing about writing, ESPECIALLY fiction, is just that.. it's fiction. It doesn't necessarily portray or represent what you feel. As readers, it's our responsibility to remember that. If what you write offends somebody, that should make you proud because it means you ARE writing something with emotion and significance to other's lives and realistically, there's no reason why a reader should take a fictional story personally. Even if the reader doesn't agree with the substance of the story, it doesn't make it wrong or hipocritical to read an opposing view point. It's actually better to open yourself up to different perceptions, even if you don't believe it. Likewise, as a writer, when you write about a topic that you don't agree with, you usually end up producing your best work. So basically, keep doing what you're doing because no matter how tormenting it may become, the end result with more than likely be a finely written piece of litterature. And I know I'll for sure finish this story, even if it's not exactly what I want. I've read worse lol. So, good luck with your story, keep it up and don't worry about the readers' opinions. That's not what this story is about. And if anyone gives you any grief, let me know, and I'll give them a piece of my mind lmao!
Author's Response:
Thank you for the vote of confidence! In the past few months I've learned a lot about myself as a writer and I've learned that I shouldn't care as much what people think. In the end it's MY story and I have control. I agree with the fact that if people are getting so upset at my characters then they must be really deep. I'm really excited about the issues I'm going to be tackling and it just hurts that some people don't see it that way. But you're totally right. It IS just fiction.
LOL And don't worry. If I ever need someone to slap a bitch for me I'll hunt you down LOl j.k
Date: 02/23/08 08:06 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Loved it so can't wait for more.
Date: 02/23/08 05:45 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Very good and I look for more.
Date: 02/23/08 04:59 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
See you're spoiling us with the almost daily updates! but i guess the next one will take a bit longer huh. Lol, I loved this, i was one of them: "Don't let the chapter title fool you. It's not literal. (And I swear I can hear some Aww man's LOL)". Anyways, wow, damn they kissed and Shayla knows it! shoot, that was intense, I was like "they're gonna get caught!" lol, and that has gotten things even weirder between Nick and Alyssa. And then her relationship with Sean is getting worse, and i wonder if Kina will play a bigger part here. I wanna know what Shayla is going to tell Nick. I bet next chappie will be really good too, can't wait :D Great job with this one Mel!
Author's Response: Yea the next one won't be out until maybe the earliest Sun. I only got maybe a page yesterday with the Felix Awards and all. So, we'll see. I go back to work Mon :( Hehe Yea I think Shayla can put two and two together, but instead of confronting them about it like a normal person does she's got "other" ideas. I don't think Kina is going to be a very integral part of the plot. Sean isn't genuinely attracted to her like that and I think he would've flirted with almost any attractive female just to make his point. Thanks for your review as always!
Date: 02/23/08 12:24 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
ooooOOOOoooOOOOOooo hahah that was an awesome chapter. I actually thought sean and shayla were gonna hook up at first. Then I would have been mad lol. But that was definitely an awesome chapter. And nick is kind of a turd for not noticing/mentioning that alyssa's lipstick was smeared. if he's gonna mess around he should be more observant lol
Maybe I'm the only one (cause i know most people seem to like him) but I really don't and haven't liked sean that much. And I swear I'm not just saying this cause i want nick to get the girl or whatever. Sean just seems like the type of guy that is totally perfect at first, and then when things get comfortable, he becomes a person that's not so desirable. I don't know, he just rubs me the wrong way... but a different way than nick and alyssa were rubbing each other. HOT HOT HOT!!!
ps, glad you enjoy my humor lol sometimes I don't have a filter for my thoughts lmao
Author's Response:
You do make me laugh so much and I definitely could use one now. You're not the first to ask if Sean and Shayla were going to hook up, but I really think that would be pushing it. I don't think they have much in common outside of being cheated on and I just think that would be TOO convienent and unrealistic. LOL About Nick not noticing the smeared lipstick! I didn't think of that lol I think that he was just so scared of Shayla finding out and chopping off his balls that he wasn't thinking LOL
A lot of people have mixed feelings about Sean. I thnk you either love him or hate him. Some people think Alyssa is an absolute hussy for even considering cheating on him, but others think he's a control freak, so go figure. I like your interpretation of him. I did kind of want him to appear perfect at first, but once trouble hits he can't cope. I wanted him to sort of be like reminscient of who Alyssa USED to be in UMS if that makes sense.
LMAO Glad that you enjoyed the "rubbing" between Nick and Alyssa. I was quite proud of myself. Definite improvement over UMS, don't you think? And it's okay you don't need to censor yourself lol You're hilarious!
Date: 02/22/08 09:39 pm Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Oooh I see them meeting at the condo. I really don't care for shayla anymore.
update soon. great job so far.
Author's Response: Maybe the condo will become a lil love nest... We shall see. And most readers are in agreement about Shayla. Thanks for the review Kim!
Date: 02/22/08 08:26 pm Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
woohoo they both kiss lookin forward to the next step x Shayla is got an idea what is she up to
Author's Response: You'll have to see what Shayla's cooking up... All will be revealed in the next chapter.
Date: 02/22/08 02:06 pm Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Great chapter loved the part between Nick and Alyssa I can't even think how much better it's going to get next chapter. Please update soon please please please!!!!
Author's Response: I'll try... Dunno if I can manage to pund out ANOTHER chapter today, but with all these great reviews who knows?
Date: 02/22/08 12:30 pm Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Ohhh naughty! They so would have got it on if they hadn't of broken the damn glass! It's just a matter of time now and I for one cannot wait.
Good job!
Author's Response: Hmm... I dunno about that. Originally the glass wasn't supposed to break and they were just supposed to like hear a noise or something and realize that someone could walk in on them just about any minute, but yea I just thought the idea of the glass breaking was kind of hot LOL. I think for them to have gotten it on already would seem a little anticlimatic, but you're right. It IS just a matter of time.
Date: 02/22/08 09:04 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Sounds like both Alyssa and Sean need time away from each other and therapy!
Author's Response: Yea therapy might be a good idea for those too. They definitely have some issues to work out. Both I think that they're both way too stubborm to even consider the idea. Thanks for the review!
Date: 02/22/08 07:43 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Wow this was such an awesome chapter, I agrre this might have been one of your best! As soon as Sean started to flirt with Kina I figured that he was just doing it to piss off Alyssa...which it did but I think it was also the guilt that Alyssa felt that made her snap at Sean! OMG the kiss finally happened, I feel that this is what's going to trigger the begining of the affair, yay(I know it's wrong to be happy cause it involves cheating, but c'mon it's Nick and Alyssa and they belong together)!!! Shayla so had to know what was going on down there, that's why she's so mad plus pointing out to Alyssa that her lipstick was smeared(btw and not in the way a friend would do it, hint,hint). But now why is she being so sneaky about this all? She knows about the pics of Alyssa that Nick kept and now about there being something between Alyssa and Nick, but she hasn't exploded...what does she have up her sleeve??? I have a feeling that the condo is going to be "Nick's and Alyssa place" since she has a key as well now...Again this was just such a great chapter, you outdid yourself especially doing it all in a day! Update soon, I'm so anxious to see what happens next!
Author's Response:
Thanks Thia! Your review made me just want to squeal because you're pretty much dead on with everything. I'm glad Sean's flirting made sense to you. I was a little unsure about it especially since my beta pointed out that Sean's kind of been characterized as being this "mr. nice guy" image, so why would he flirt with another woman so openly in front of Alyssa? It definitely helped me think more about his reasons and I'm glad that you got it. And the guilt making Alyssa snap? Of course! She knows what she's done and is throughely confused about it especially since her and Nick didn't really talk about it.
The kiss... Yea I know you've all been anxiously awaiting it, so I tried to buil it up as best as I could for you. I kind of loved Shayla's little comments throughout the chapter and the lipstick one was just so clear to me. I could so hear her saying it all coldly, so yea I think she has an idea of what happened in the basement as well lol. I'm also glad though that you notice the way she's suddenly acting and you're suspicious. You have a right to be as you'll find out next chapter. Shayla does in fact have a few tricks up her sleeve.
Thanks for the awesome review! You may be one of my most insightful readers lol
Date: 02/22/08 07:31 am Title: Chapter 14 - Wine Me, Dine Me, 69 Me
Wow, Sean and Alyssa are having some serious issues. Using Nick to escape it though isn't going to help. I don't hate Shayla yet, but by saying that comment about "accidentally" forgetting pills, she put herself in that situation. But Nick and Alyssa need to go about separating from them, or working out their issues with Sean and Shayla first before running to each other, cause it'll either explode in their faces and never work, or it'll work but still explode in their faces. Sean does have a control issue to me though, and flirting with Kina was a "lesson", which goes back to controlling. She shouldn't have to deal with that.
Good chapters though, loved em as always :)
Author's Response:
Yea they definitely are! The pregnancy thing is just eating away at their relationship causing all of these probems just to be spilled forth. I can see Sean definitely having control issues and it makes sense that they're really coming out now more than ever because he's in a situation where he has NO control and I think that scares him. LOl I love how you say though that you don't hate Shayla "yet" like you're expecting she's about to do something to make you dislike her lol.
As for Alyssa and Nick, well congratulations because you might be one of the few readers who are a lil concerned that they're flying into things without thinking. Which is great because I love to hear both sides and I try to acknowledge both sides. I agree, they prolly should work things out with their spouses first before jumping into anything more serious. But there again since when do Alyssa and Nick do what they should? lol Will it blow up in their faces? Perhaps... You'll just have to keep reading. Thanks Rose!
