Looking around for something new and different, I found myself on Nagrij's page. Nagrij has some pretty epic stories in progress - the sci fi and fantasy offerings certainly caught my attention.
There is one universal truth in writing - the need to edit, edit, edit. The lack of editing can kill a good story, changing the read from a pleasure to a chore. A good story shouldn't be a chore.
Ahhhh, to post, or not to post. 'Tis the eternal readers question, with nary a sign to guide ones way. Do I have something relevant to say? Is it alright to post years after publishing? What will I say? Will anyone see it?!? Does anyone care?!? What if my comment sucks and everyone hates me?!!!?
With much angst and wringing of the hands and.... Erm, ahem.
Yup, you guessed it, this is a rant about my blog. Or more accurately what to expect on my blog - my perspective.
YES! That's right. Everything you read on my blog will be written relative to my perspective. How can this be a shock, or even a question?!? I'm not writing a story in which the narrative is that of a character external to myself. Smh.
I'm flawed. I'm erratic, oft flighty. I can be extremely passionate or apathetic. Sorry to dash any expectations pfft.
Another of my author shout outs. This one is specifically for Lilith Langtree.
I will say now that I'm an unabashed Lilith fan-girl. The very first story I'd read ("Either Do It Right, Or Don't Do It At All") left me impressed with her talent, and each subsequent work only added to that impression.
Lilith's writing is both brilliant and well executed. If you've not read any of her pieces yet I very highly recommend doing so.
Sadly, Lilith no longer publishes her writing on BCTS ( I don't know if this holds true elsewhere), though I believe she is doing well.
Just saw "Fey", by Maggie Finson republished and it reminded me of some really good stories....
Whateley Academy, and Comics Retcon.
Whateley Academy Tales. I can't recall a single story set in this universe that wasn't simply amazing. It's fantastical, sometimes bizarre, and totally worth reading (probably more than once lol) Think I've only read them on Sapphires Place but I'm sure they're all here too.
Shouting out for two authors, here - Dorothy Colleen and Rebecca Jane.
Dorothy Colleen. She's got this vast collection of short stories that's simply awesome! Running the gambit of topics, Dorothy is frequently upending tropes on their heads and giving new takes on various genres. Well worth a look, but beware, you might lose yourself for days within her prose ^^
Alright, so this is my 4th blog post in as many days. Out of character much? Maaaybe.
This account has been active a little over 7 years and all that time has seen 5 blogs by yours truly, including this one. No other writing credits and only the occasional comment to say I've ever existed here at BCTS. Why then am I suddenly chatty? Simply put, why not?
During my time reading on BCTS and other sites I've come across a number of stories deemed the "comedy of errors". Some of these have been brilliantly executed and amazingly engaging. There have been a few, however, that were akin to walking barefoot through glass.
I would like to amend my favorite authors to include Wren Erendae Phoenix. Though she is no longer with us, she lives on in our hearts and minds through the words she shared.
Though I've only known you through your comments and writings, I feel honored and privileged for that, Wren.
Ugh, it's a universal constant that a good story sticks in your head. The problem is that sometimes the pertinent details don't stick around as well. Yanno, little things like author, which website, title, etc.. The bits that tend to make a difference in re-locating a particularly bright jewel.
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