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FS for April: story #99 Broken by RokofAges75
RokofAges75:
Tracy, thank you! It means a lot to me that you said I'm like a grab bag at genres because even though I'm mostly known for my medical dramas (which is fine because we all know that's my favorite genre), I really have tried to branch out, especially in the last few years since I finished the Broken series. A lot of that, like 00Carter, was just experimenting and going with the flow, but I learned a lot about writing that way and am a much better writer because of it. Thanks for the mention of my Harry Potter crossover, which I have neglected and need to get back to, along with SAMS and Undead and all the rest LOL. Maybe talking fanfic this month, plus having a little time off with spring break, will get me going again.
RokofAges75:
And Jen, I shouldn't have been surprised to see a post like that from you in here because you always have the nicest things to say about my writing, Broken in particular. You are, without a doubt, Broken's biggest fan, and you've brought so many people onto the Broken bandwagon, or whatever you wanna call it. I can't thank you enough!!
I forgot that I sent you the end of BMS a day early, but that doesn't surprise me. No one else would have been more deserving to be the first to find out how it all ended but you!
My whole "turn Broken into an original novel" project never really planned out, but the dream is definitely still alive. I get inspired every now and then, especially lately with the "cancer couple" (I'm coining this term if it's not already a thing) being on trend thanks to The Fault in Our Stars and now the show Chasing Life. You never know!
I think my favorite part of the fanfic community is how many friendships I've formed because of it. Many of my current circle of BSB friends that I cruise and/or go to concerts with actually came out of this story - you, Laureen, Lynsey, and Liane, to name a few. You were the second online friend I met in real life, after Laureen, and it's been so awesome to get to hang out with you more regularly the last few years thanks to the cruises. You are always a blast!
Thank you again for 10+ years of your friendship and support for my stories! You're the best!
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: FrickFrackGirl on April 01, 2015, 06:29:47 PM ---For a long time after reading these stories I kept watching Nick for a limp!!!
Congrats again Julie!!! I'm so happy for you!
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I have to confess, every time he tweets an article about advances in cancer treatment, part of me is like, "Good for you for caring about that, Nick," and another part of me thinks of Broken/Curtain Call and shudders. It's scary how life can imitate art. If only he knew! LOL
And btw, today, being April 1st, is the choppage anniversary in Broken universe LOL. I only remember that because it happened on April Fool's Day in the story, which reflects my twisted sense of humor right there.
julilly:
There were two comments that got missed, sorry about that. Here they are so get ready to write some more replies! :)
--- Quote ---I probably met Julie about 12 years ago, after I had decided to send her some feedback on one of her stories. We chatted online for years after that and eventually went to a concert together. We have since done almost everything bsb related together since meeting. I couldn't have asked for a better bsb buddy or friend.
She has become one of my closest friends since that one night I decided to send her a giddy little email anxiously waiting for an update! She is not only a great friend, but she is also an amazing writer. It's because of her and her stories that I have met so many other amazing people in this fandom!
So Julie, I owe you a huge thank you! Enjoy your feature this month, you so deserve it!!!! -- Laureen
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I'm pretty excited to see that Broken was chosen to be your featured story this month. Honestly, I've read it at least three times. At least. Each time I discover something about it that I didn't notice the previous time (either that or I have the memory of a gnat, but I like to think it's hidden gems) that makes me feel like I'm reading it fresh.
Broken was one of the first medical fics I was ever really able to get into because it felt realistic. I found it believable (your hard work researching the topics apparent on every page), relatable (the dialogue and feelings always came off as being genuine and I could hear the character's voice's clearly in my head) and painfully honest.
In my view, Broken is the benchmark for all of your writing that came after it. Being such a large piece of work, it's easy to see the development in skill as the story goes on and I really feel that by the end of it you had set the standard for what all of your work that followed would achieve at a minimum. You've definitely refined those skills over time, but Broken is really what set the bar and I hope if there's anyone out there who hasn't read it (unlikely) they will take the time to do so this month.
On a personal, non fanfic note, I want to say how great it is to know you outside of this world. Getting the tour of Chicago this summer is a great memory that I will carry with me for a long time to come. It was great fun and I'm so glad you could be part of it. Thanks.
Congrats!
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FrickingKaos:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on April 01, 2015, 10:37:31 PM ---Tracy, thank you! It means a lot to me that you said I'm like a grab bag at genres because even though I'm mostly known for my medical dramas (which is fine because we all know that's my favorite genre), I really have tried to branch out, especially in the last few years since I finished the Broken series. A lot of that, like 00Carter, was just experimenting and going with the flow, but I learned a lot about writing that way and am a much better writer because of it. Thanks for the mention of my Harry Potter crossover, which I have neglected and need to get back to, along with SAMS and Undead and all the rest LOL. Maybe talking fanfic this month, plus having a little time off with spring break, will get me going again.
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You're welcome. I meant every word too. I felt grab bag was pretty accurate especially after pandaskunk LOL. I can't wait to see how SAMS ends after beta reading for you.
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