Mal ,'War Stories'
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Allyson, if you would like my 14 and 16 yo readers to give it a try let me know. They may be on the older end of the target range.
I wouldn't let them read WtVPPLtL because of naughty words, because I'm just that way, well not that they asked to read it or anything. In fact they have shown no interest in reading the books I have on the shelf from Amy, Deb, or David either. Silly kids.
Ben would read it in a heartbeat, Allyson (he's 11) because he's fascinated with writers and writing. Reading something for one of my friends would be really cool to him.
Bats! Allyson, I really love this story.
Allyson, from the bits I've read, I think you can write to your intended audience just fine. There may be one or two wee points that come out in beta reads, but that's unimportant. Your story is good, your hero is exactly the right hero for your reader, and esp your tone is right.
Barb, that snippet is awesome. What's it for? Or is it just a seed so far?
Just a seed, Amy-- one of those things I'd probably love writing and then wouldn't be able to sell. Story of my life. :-P
::sticks tongue WAY the hell out back::
I don't know about that, love.
I'ma come beat some positivity into you. Even though it may require some groping, as well. (I need to get something out of it, don't I?)
I'ma come beat some positivity into you.
Something needs to happen. My usual level of self-deprecation has gone way past what's acceptable, methinks.
Even though it may require some groping, as well.
::looks hopeful::
Ya promise?
Have you met me?
one of those things I'd probably love writing
...so we can have the pleasure of reading it and laughing. Thanks, Barb! I love the rhythm.
Barb, that snippet is wonderful.
t drop kicks publishing industry that FAILS TO GIVE ME WHAT I WANT TO READ.
Ahem.