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Fic Talk => Featured Story of the Month => Topic started by: mare on July 01, 2011, 10:01:14 PM
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Wow, it's July already and I almost forgot to post the new featured story.
Alas, here it is. A nice AJ story to start our July off with a BANG! hehehe
So, let's start by reading chapters 1 - 7 and as always if you have any questions or comments, feel free to post in this thread and i'm sure Resa will get back to you.
Happy reading! :)
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9800&warning=4
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Aww mare, you forgot about me? -pouts- thats okay. Im just happy to be here! Feel free to ask away!
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I did, i'm sorry. I was sitting here at around 10 and literally had a panic attack about it! LMAO I FORGOT the FEATURE!!! AHHH!!
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Its funny cause I was looking at it earlier and was like..she must be busy, no worry...hehe.
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Congrats on being featured, Resa :)
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Thank you! Kinda awesome since its my birthday month too.
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Here are some basic questions for you to answer
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 decide on the name for the female lead?
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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YAY Resa! :D
This story has a great twist to the whole romantic plot....it's different than what I've read before yet it still has those little tiny cliche moments that add that touch of cheesiness that makes it balance out well...if that makes any sense at all, LOL! It does in my mind!
I'll definitely try to be in here a lot this month since I'm a regular reader of this story.
Questions...
Do your characters take over and write the story themselves sometimes?
What is something that happened that you didn't plan, but the characters just insisted upon happening?
Is there anything you wanted to do in the story, that the characters refused to do?
Is the story turning out to be longer or shorter than you had planned?
What annoys you most about each character, if anything?
Which character gives you the most difficulty?
Ok...that's all I got for now...but I'll think of more!
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;) Congrats Resa!
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Here are some basic questions for you to answer
1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows? That no one knows huh? That in all truth, the way this story has gone is not the way it supposed to go! It's awesome and I love it, but when it first got mapped out in my mind, this was not it!
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story? I'm still working on it! It is taking me longer than I thought, but at the same time, new stuff keeps popping up and it's like "oh, that would be good and that would add drama" so it's gonnna take a while to finish!
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in. OH WOW! I’m not sure I can. I kinda like it because I think that alone has twists in it. Sorry guys…I’m clueless as to what else to tell you.
4) What made you decide on the name for the female lead? Well, in that way, I'm different. When I write, it's my way of having my own little world, so in all truth it's just me in the story, but in case..the two leads are actually me and my best friend, Kris.
5) Who was your favorite character in this story and why? My favorite would have to be Howie. He forced himself in there, but he’s become this very demanding presence. And yet, he’s not quite the same “sweet D”. He has become this player of sorts, doing things like you wouldn’t picture
6) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite? Probably the dang male lead, AJ. He sure is making things tough by having emotions come up left and right.
7) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them? No, they all come out. They may not have huge rolls, but they do play parts, and some are very, VERY helpful parts!
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YAY Resa! :D
This story has a great twist toYAY Resa!
This story has a great twist to the whole romantic plot....it's different than what I've read before yet it still has those little tiny cliche moments that add that touch of cheesiness that makes it balance out well...if that makes any sense at all, LOL! It does in my mind!
I'll definitely try to be in here a lot this month since I'm a regular reader of this story.
Questions...
Do your characters take over and write the story themselves sometimes? OH my gosh…when don’t they! I try to make it go in one direction, it sounds horrible and they make it go in another direction. I have been fighting all FOUR main characters since the start of this story. I finally said fine, write yourselves!
What is something that happened that you didn't plan, but the characters just insisted upon happening? HOWIE! That’s all I can say. He was NEVER, EVER supposed to have the role he did. He was supposed to be the shoulder for Resa to cry on and the ear for AJ to listen too. Now, he’s become part of the twist that’s in this story and I can’t get rid of him. Maybe that’s why. He didn’t want me focusing all my love on AJ, lmao!
Is there anything you wanted to do in the story, that the characters refused to do? You mean besides make it short? Honestly, yes. AJ and Kris were not supposed to have that huge night together. As was Howie. Nick seems to be making his voice heard too. He’s not letting me keep him quiet!
Is the story turning out to be longer or shorter than you had planned? WWWAAAYYY Longer! I mean, it was supposed to have depth and details, yes. But there’s so many things that were never supposed to be in there and they keep doing. It’s like, I just don’t get a say so. That’s why they run this story!
What annoys you most about each character, if anything? This is a long list. Let’s start with AJ: He’s not open. He has that whole tell it as it is deal and yet he can’t be honest with those he loves. He’s stringing along two women and is in endanger of ruining a friendship and yet, he’s not saying anything!
Kris: She’s just a two timer, LMAO! Just kidding. She’s not strong enough to go after what her heart wants!
Howie: The fact that he loves his so called best friend (resa) and yet it’s “not his place to say anything” so he would rather her get strung along than step up.
Resa: For being a fool. She knows something is up, yet she’s still just going along with the flow. She knows she’s going to get hurt and yet she does nothing about it.
Which character gives you the most difficulty? Oh that’s a tough question. And I think that boils down between AJ and D for very different reasons. AJ has the whole complex. To Kris, he’s Alex; to Resa, he’s AJ. And at times, it’s hard not to let the other woman see the true him . But then again, that’s AJ, NOT ME! Howie because he’s sorta being an ass in ways that I’m not used to see him. It’s hard to make him move in on a chick that he knows his best friend loves.
So…just as an FYI..I hope some of those answers really make you want to read. It’s different, I can admit that!Ok...that's all I got for now...but I'll think of more!
the whole romantic plot....it's different than what I've read before yet it still has those little tiny cliche moments that add that touch of cheesiness that makes it balance out well...if that makes any sense at all, LOL! It does in my mind!
I'll definitely try to be in here a lot this month since I'm a regular reader of this story.
Questions...
Do your characters take over and write the story themselves sometimes?
What is something that happened that you didn't plan, but the characters just insisted upon happening?
Is there anything you wanted to do in the story, that the characters refused to do?
Is the story turning out to be longer or shorter than you had planned?
What annoys you most about each character, if anything?
Which character gives you the most difficulty?
Ok...that's all I got for now...but I'll think of more!
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Thanks Erica! Hope you read and like !
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Ok...um...firs t of all...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Resa.
Do you see this story ending like you had planned?
Is there any possibility you may do a sequal for this story?
Which character do you feel your readers are most likely able to relate to? Why?
Have any of the events in the story been pulled from personal experience?
Where were you when you came up with the idea?
How/where do you get inspiration for this story?
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Congrats Resa, I'm going to make a start reading it.
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Congrats Resa, I'm going to make a start reading it.
thanks a bunch! I'm like giddy here!
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Do you see this story ending like you had planned? Um…yes and no. I think it’s going to take on more twists at the end than I once thought. But, the outcome, so to speak, will end up being the same. It’s just really the road that these people are going on that will be different.
Is there any possibility you may do a sequal for this story? A sequel huh? That I can’t say. It wasn’t in the wood works for one. But it’s possible. I mean, if the story ends how I’m THINKING it will, than it’s possible there might be one. Would it be as long? Nope. Because it just might be a sum of what’s left over. But, that I can’t say till the story is done.
Which character do you feel your readers are most likely able to relate to? Why? Oh, that’s a tough one. I actually have to pick two. And that would be Kris and Resa. Each girl has loved and lost. And been hurt and been on the hurting end and I think that a lot of females, and males, can relate to that. Some of us have cheated or been the ones to be cheated on. Some of us have loved another that we couldn’t have or been loved by another. So, between those two ladies, I have to say that’s where anyone can relate to. Not to say they couldn’t relate to the guys and their problems.
Have any of the events in the story been pulled from personal experience? Yes and no. I’ve been in the shoes of loving someone I couldn’t have. And I was kinda in the shoes of having a cheating experience and being cheated on. The whole kinda thing was not my fault; it was the guy I was seeing. He wasn’t fully separated from his girlfriend. But a lot of ideas, or even plots for my story, simply start with the whole “What if” question. Put in this position, what would happen? How would they handle it? Where would it lead? That’s how any story starts and the reset just flows.
Where were you when you came up with the idea? This in particular one, I was sitting in my room, talking to you actually, Kris. It just slammed me upside the head and said “RIGHT ME DAMN IT!” and there you have it! Nothing big or fancy!
How/where do you get inspiration for this story? Ohhhh,really, that’s the same places where I get any thoughts. Just randomness. Most of the time, it’s the characters that say and whisper “what about this” or “how would this go down”. Yes, the people in my story talk to me . But really, it’s just little thoughts that pop into my head. Like bits of drama that take like three or four chapters to go through.
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Time to start reading the next set of chapters already, wow this week FLEW by!!
Let's read chapters 8 - 14 this week!
Loving all the questions you guys are coming up with! :)
Happy reading!!
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-sniffles- has poor ol' Resa been totally forgotten? -hears the crickets- uh oh! :'(
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Sorry Resa!
I am off by a few days.
So let's start reading chapters 15 - 21!
:)
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It's okay! No worries. I just have to laugh, that's all :)
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If you hade to describe each character as a fruit...what fruit would they each be and why?
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When there's so much going on in the thread, everyone asking you questions etc... I start slacking on my Oprah duties. LOL I'll be back with some questions later!
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OKay Resa,
Some general questions for you...
What was the most difficult part of writing this story for you? Was there one particular chapter or scene that you really struggled with?
Do you know how your story is going to end?
Are there any plans for a sequel?
To date, what's been your favorite chapter to write and why?
To everyone reading, same question, which chapter or scene stands out to you?
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Resa, congrats on all the Howie love at your concert! Glad to see you and Kristal had a great time!
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Just saw your video on Twitter, bet you had a fab time!!
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Okay, time to read the last sset of chapters! So let's finish up with chapters 22 to the end of the story!
Don't forget to post your comments and questions to Resa in here!
Happy reading!
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What was the most difficult part of writing this story for you? Was there one particular chapter or scene that you really struggled with? Actually…there really haven’t been a lot of problems. I have gotten stuck or here with some minor details, but other than that, it’s been flowing rather well.
Do you know how your story is going to end? I have a big idea of how it’s going to end. Now, if they (the characters) work with me, than it should end that way. I never make promises when my characters take over the story.
Are there any plans for a sequel? At this point, not really. I should be tying up all the loose ends, but again, I just don’t have a straight yes or no on that. There’s been a couple stories that I thought there wouldn’t be a sequel and ended up going crazy when I felt another one was due. LOL.
To date, what's been your favorite chapter to write and why? My favorite chapter huh? That’s a hard question. Um….I’m not really sure that I have one. I think…um…there’s…um…yeah…I don’t think there is one…maybe the one where AJ and Howie fight. That was a good one and fun to write!
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If you hade to describe each character as a fruit...what fruit would they each be and why?
let me get back to on this!
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Resa, congrats on all the Howie love at your concert! Glad to see you and Kristal had a great time!
It was so unreal. And to make it even more better, things are still going on and will be. I'm just...I can't wrap my head around it yet. But thank you!
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Just saw your video on Twitter, bet you had a fab time!!
WE DID! I have more videos too, some for MusicMatrix and some from Kris and I! And pictures. Those will be going up soon!
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okay guys, this is the second to last day for this story. Make sure you get your final comments in soon! :)
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I still say that anyone who likes comedy, romance, Howie or AJ should give this story a shot. I like the twisted plot and it's not quite your average love story. I can't think of any more questions, Resa, sorry.
I think my favorite character might actually be Resa in this story...I just love her personallity and the way she handles things. She knows something is up and she can feel the turmoil around her...but yet she stands strong.
I love the part where Howie and AJ's little tiff comes out on stage and things get heated up a bit. I'm sure that if something like this were happening in real life, it would effect the other guys and ther performance as well.
I don't know what else to say except that Resa already knows I adore her writing...I think she balances things well and doesn't get too carried away with 20 pages of discription or all dialog and nothing about the events. Her style is easy to follow and understand, it's not like you're constantly trying to decode things.
Overall, I love her and I love the story. :D
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I still say that anyone who likes comedy, romance, Howie or AJ should give this story a shot. I like the twisted plot and it's not quite your average love story. I can't think of any more questions, Resa, sorry.
I think my favorite character might actually be Resa in this story...I just love her personallity and the way she handles things. She knows something is up and she can feel the turmoil around her...but yet she stands strong.
I love the part where Howie and AJ's little tiff comes out on stage and things get heated up a bit. I'm sure that if something like this were happening in real life, it would effect the other guys and ther performance as well.
I don't know what else to say except that Resa already knows I adore her writing...I think she balances things well and doesn't get too carried away with 20 pages of discription or all dialog and nothing about the events. Her style is easy to follow and understand, it's not like you're constantly trying to decode things.
Overall, I love her and I love the story. :D
Awwww..I love you too! Thank you Kris. I'm glad you are enjoying it!