Ladies, gentlemen, and those who think of themselves as both or neither, I wish to have your attention for a few moments, so that I can publically sing the praises of a talented writer, a tireless champion of both the trans community and of victims of sexual abuse, and a great friend of mine, miss Andrea DiMaggio.

Hi everyone.

A new book on 'Fanny' and 'Stella' two young men who were arrested for being dressed as women created a sensation in Victorian England. This article by the Daily Wail is reasonably sympathetic and has some photos not in the book - how do I know? I received a copy from Amazon on Thursday.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2271845/Arrested-c...

Angharad

Well, they've moved my transfer date, and now it will be Feb. 23. Apparently they felt a need to make it fall at the end of a pay period (why they couldnt have moved it up instead, I have no idea)

Small baby steps, this is how I'm doing it.

I'm working very hard to finish off "Jake goes for help", and its not easy stuff. So hold my hand while I go down this little dark road, okay?

I have had a boyfriend for the last week and it has changed my life.

It's me again. I know I haven't posted a story since Christmas, but that's because I've been working on a doozy. I have another epic novel planned and that got me thinking about my other epic novel that is still available on this site even though I am selling it on Amazon.

I noticed I had high traffic and feedback for "Angel" on Fiction Mania. Since bringing the series here to BCTS, the traffic all but died. I am starting to think all my wonderful fans were from here all along. If so, thank you all for your continued support. You all rock.

There's an interesting opinion piece in today's Independent:

Our dear fellow writer Jaci (AKA Tels) was feeling a little down, so I'm hoping this cheers her up a bit:

Thank you, Jaci.

I'm trying to remember a story I read quite a while back. The main character is the apprentice to a wizard who gets sent off on his wanderjahr. The kicker (of course)is that his master turns him into a girl before putting him into the world.

The character ends up joining a circus as she works on how to return to her master.

Sound familiar to anyone?

When I was told by friends about the number of responses I got and the support I received, I had to come and at least take a look.
I was overwhelmed by what I found here.

So I was checking out the weather, and noticed this ad.

Despite the fact that another fic is riding me hard ;) and the second Tegan book is in process I have been making some progress on the next chapter of K&K. It has not been forgotten and I am still working on it. This is just a reminder that I have not given up on the story, since it has been about a month since the last chapter. I am aware and I am trying to work on this. As soon as I can get it finished I will get it to you. Just fyi.

I met someone.

Three little words but the effect on my life in enormous.

Well this is interesting. As you can tell I am very excited for a new Superman Movie this summer. I have been avoiding reading much about the story as when Superman Returns came out I had read every article, and seen every trailer. I was so disappointed with the film because there was so little of the film I hadn't seen yet. However, I couldn't help gravitating to this article, Seems that Jimmy Olson in the new Man of Steel movie will be Jenny Olson.

It seems just a little while ago I announced that I had sold 11,000 books on Kindle.... That has now increased to 12,000

I wrote this for someone very dear to me to explain how I handle life.

I've just noticed we've passed yet another million view milestone! Twenty Seven Million (plus about twenty two thousand by now)

As the title says, I'm still here. I asked Erin to restore my account. I don't write a lot of stuff I want to publish, but I will try to be more active in the bc community.

I've been re-reading GENOMORPH by Scott and it's a great story. The first story arc is complete, but there is a teaser for arc 2, yet no stories have been posted. There was a link to Fictioneer for Scotts page, but it no longer exists, and Scotts name is not on the Fictioneer list of authors.

I don’t know why, but sometimes I feel dishonest somehow for posting stories on this site. It’s hard to explain, but here it goes. I’m not transitioning, nor do I have any plans to transition from male to female in the near future, but sometimes I feel that the desire to transition is some kind of unwritten prerequisite for posting on a site that’s a friendly place to read and write TG fiction.

Yes, pumping fists, Really, finally reached 2000 hits. Thanks everyone, Arecee

Well, I went to see my endo doc today, and he's decided to switch me from an estrogen patch to a gel, since I was having troubles with the patch. That was fine, and it led to a little event I'd like to call:

Using the ladies room at Wal-Mart.

See, I went down to get the prescription filled, and while waiting realized I had to use the facilities, and so went to use the ladies room, on the principle that I am one, abet one with a slight plumbing problem.

I started writing an unauthorized autobiography.

There is a new Julie O story on FM the title is 'Confusion.

Had the viewing today and that was hard. I have taken the keys from Dad and I am driving for him. The funeral is tomorrow. The train right was good and looking at setting the departure date. Was hard to hear my father, who has been so strong all my life, break down at the viewing.

Tomorrow I am going to be help as best as possible, so pray for the family, and thank you.

The surgery went well and she seems to be more awake than I expected. My ex has been to see her and confirmed it. I hope the recovery will maintain this rapidity of rate, but at the same time accept some of this might be adrenalin.

Thank you all for your good wishes and kind thoughts, it's much appreciated. Now if only you could have a word with the man who controls the weather...

Well, frankly I am in shock at today's news that Women will soon be in combat. I wonder if the pendulum will swing back at any time? I actually doubt that combat will work out well for women since some of them are 5'5" and some GI's are 6'0".

I don't know enough history to know if women's roles have fluxuated in the 6000+ years of recorded human history. Of course, it is likely that humans have been round for perhaps 60,000 years. Who knows what happened back then.

I am new to writing so I might regret this, but can I get some constructive criticism on my story "a boy and his dog" from a few people? Your going to have to be gentle since I'm not used to getting critical feedback. Also don't worry about spelling or grammar mistakes, those are going to happen and the reason I make sure to get editors to read it over first. (I have dyslexia, though not as bad as when I was young.)

Maybe you could also include some things that I did well or that you liked in the story to help get down the bitter pill of criticism?

Kindle Hatbox

Hello.

I found the links below for a new competition for writers and it has a trans theme. The BBC has announced the trans comedy award.

A short article from yesterday's Sun newspaper, that may be of interest.

I am looking for someone with experience writing orders for the military. Preferably c. 1975 and O-4 or above, but I'll take any help I can get.

It's for a story I'm working on:

My daughter is in hospital and goes down for surgery tomorrow morning. Her tumour is in C1/C2 so right at the top of her spine. As I can't do anything except worry, I shall go and see her at the weekend when I hope she'll be alert enough to at least recognise me or know that I came to see her.

She is very frightened and given the circumstances, I would be, too. In fact I am but from a sightly different perspective. I can't even send her flowers because that unit has a no flowers policy.

If the word God bothers you, stop here.

Hi everyone,

I have people sometimes tell me they are impressed with how strong I am.

I don't understand.

I tell them that I'm not but they just shake their head.

I don't understand.

So I thought I would have some enjoyment in this sad trip and relate my travels. Got on the train and all was well, till we stopped in Battle Creek Michigan and they had to call the fire department for an electrical fire in one of the cars. Almost an hour later we left. Got to one station and they missed it by a block or two. Had to back up to get people.almost to Chicago and with the fact we are late, it shortens my wait in union station, that is good.

Alright like the title says, I've been a bad girl. Before the end of the year, some of you might remember me posting about my walking. I was doing four miles a day and was getting close to a fifteen minute mile. I know, I know some of you more healthy people can run four miles in twenty minutes. But for me this is huge, I had it a stretch goal to be running by March I think.

I started on a new diet today, or at least a new plan for how I will eat.

Hi

This is a heads up... I have published a new book on Amazon Kindle... A CHANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING.

I watch 20/20 about Jazz ,what a brave and very beautiful young lady. She is smart beyond her years and OH so lucky to have parents who are open minded enough to allow her to live the way she should with love and support.She is on blockers at age 12 and has zero "T" so she will never get a deep voice or HAIR
We need more stories like Jaz
A link to 20/20 was posted yesterday(I don't know how to do a link)
Hugs & Kissses to all :-)

Does anyone publish different versions of their stories on different sites? At some point my story will have some story arcs that will deal with some rather intense issues. While I deem them to be important to the overal large picture of the story, I am also sensitive to my readers, and would like to offer a toned down version on one site, an uncut version on another. Wondering what other writer's thoughts are. Also I am still trying to get a grasp on the audiences on BCTS, FM and TG Storytime.

Megan

ok...20/20's story on Jazz, the 11 year old transgirl was well done and refreshingly openminded.
End Transmission,
Diana