Katy aka Katybug in the picture below used to have all black whiskers. It wasn't until a couple of years ago she started getting any of the white ones. She's going to be 11 on March 8th :)

Brittany on the other hand, who lived to be almost 19 last year kept all black whiskers

After a year of being totally stifled, and unable to begin my transition, I am finally about to start, come March 11 or this year. I am moving with my dad and grandparents, after his telling them about my predictament etc. So I will be busy for the next little while, though I do hope to post 'The mother in me' soon, though a date is yet established or determined yet. Hope you all good wishes

With love and light and smiles so bright

Erin Amelia Fletcher

Hey it's Sunday and that means the next Part of Once the Hero is up at StarDust! I never really intended to name these 'parts' since the only reason I split them up was for convenience in size for posting. However certain events do happen in each of them so this weeks Part 11 I've named Loose Cannons. You see Maggie did an Oops. :)

If you believe in yourself then you will have confidence,
If you have confidence then you can do anything.
If you believe in yourself then you will be strong,
If you are strong then you can beat anything.
If you believe in yourself then you are beautiful,
If you are beautiful then you can achieve.
If you believe you are all of this then people will believe in you,
If people believe in you then you can become anything.
Believe in yourself as god and I believe in you!

They asked several top writers for their ten rules of writing fiction, people like Margaret Attwood and Zadie Smith. Some are quite funny. It's a big article which they've broken down into two parts. I hope the links work.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-wr...

And the second:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/10-rules-for-wri...

Angharad.

Hello,

I read this article in today’s Daily Mail. Whilst this is a positive story, some of the comments on the web site leave me fuming. See the article for yourself:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1252462/Andrea-Fle...

I wish the family all the love and strength they need over the next few years.

Love to all

Anne G.

Someone sent me this pic:

Thank you everyone for reading, voting and commenting on Cynthia and the High School Years - Part 1. When I conceived this little series of stories I knew I was going to take it to where the story is at the moment. The early emphasis of the story was on the male to female transformations; however, I knew that one of the most important events would be a female to male transformation. A major thought was that it was the person inside, not necessarily their physical being, that mattered. I also knew that there are many of you who sympathize with the FTM or are perhaps one.

Remember a few months ago when Jan Moir wrote an "extremely distasteful" article in the Daily Mail about Stephen Gately's death - and the furious backlash that resulted?

Well, it's been investigated by the Press Complaints Commission (who received 25,000 complaints) and the Crown Prosecution Service (2 complaints), and both have cleared the paper of any wrongdoing.

The watchdog's head said aspects of the piece were "extremely distasteful".

But the PCC said it was an essential point of principle that papers could print views which might offend readers.

Since there seem to be quite a few people from the UK on this site, I could use a bit of help in understanding a verse in an otherwise wonderful recitation on the 7 Deadly sins I found:

I got myself worked up with WRATH, aggressive and demanding.
I took a jumper back to Marks, they were quite understanding

My US trained mind is completely mystified.

Ricky

check out chapter 7... http://tanyastales.yolasite.com/wip--the-rats-of-hell.php

and if you check my fun page, there are some more cartoons added at the bottom of the list: http://tanyastales.yolasite.com/fun-page.php

Enjoy.

Tanya

Many thanks for all the positive support

Hugs

Sue

After I slept on things for a few days and had a large number of PM's from readers and writers, who want me to re-post the story, I am considering changing my mind on my decision to withdraw the story.

Just thought you'd like to know that there is new stuff at http://www.maddybell.com/page600.html

Maddy

Pop quiz: Who has had 125 different occupations over the past 60 years, and has now decided to move into IT?

Here's a visual clue

And here's the answer: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8517097.stm

She certainly has an "interesting" taste in workday fashion - black leggings, bright patterned tunic top, and a white sleeveless jacket - coupled with specs, Bluetooth headset and suspiciously perfect hairstyle...

Hello

After reading the somewhat bizarre story about the alleged assassins who killed a hamas leader in Dubai, my ‘tg radar’ started to twitch.
Far be it for me to cast aspersions but I have doubts over the photograph showing the Irish ‘woman’ Gail Follard
Have I been reading too much TG fiction? take a look at the link and see for yourself

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1251260/Ma...

Love to all

Anne G.

I want to thank everyone for their wonderful comments. I am not really a writer. I have not written anything except reports and scientific papers since I was in junior high school and I am 62 years old. It has been very emotional reliving these events in my life. Yes, all events that will be depicted in this series did happen to me. I may embelish some what here and there due to a weak memory or to make it a better read. I hope to put a chapter on a week but, since I have never done this before, I can not guarantee it.
Hilltopper

It would be interesting to see an Exell style graphic representation of the stories on BCTS. It would not need to mention names or titles, but it would be interesting to see number of votes, reads, and comments on one axis and perhaps the time on the other.

I know that we have people getting well over 100 votes on some stories, but I am thinking that may not be the average at all. It may be that the average is somewhere around 30-40 votes.

I also think I saw a significant jump in votes when the vote box was moved to the bottom of the story.

Based on Erin's suggestions, I've reworked my new logo a bit. Here are four versions of that, please let me know what you think (Even if you don't read Venus Cursed!).

Please note that due to adverse comments and because of the subject matter, I have regretfully decided to un-publish the story.

I may return to the story at a later time, but at the moment I will not do so.

I apologise to all my readers as I hate not finishing the story which was to be one of resistance and fortitude but I am aware of the current sensitivity about minors in stories and I have taken the decision not to continue.

Hugs
Sue

on my account and realized i've just celebrated my first birthday, Thanks everyone for making my time here so very enjoyable, But most of all my thanks to Erin and all her helpers, Because without all there hard work, I would'nt be writing this.

Over the year i have been reading all the wonderful stories posted on BCTS, I have seen more and more authors realize that if they want there work published on a site which tries to respect everyone's views then this is the place to be. Long may that continue.

I hope you have a wonderful day. Always remember: Carpe diem= seize the day.

Do I have to explain: Carpe cakem? I didn't think so. Many, many more, my friend.

Hugs from my heart,
Catherine Linda Michel

I just realized, it seems to no longer be on the site. O_O

Does anyone know what happened to it? Can't remember who wrote it either.

I found out today that Margaret Jeanette died a couple of weeks ago. On her last story to be posted is a note from the story editor which releates why the story would be the last one written which was written before the editor found out about her death. That note makes very sad reading on it's own. Few of us would have known about Margaret's suffering and for the second time this week it took me close to tears. First I read about Andrea's nightmare and now Margaret's. Why do all the good people have to suffer.

I pray the Lord, my soul to keep.

If I should die, before I wake

I pray the Lord, my soul to take.

this is not a suicide note. it's only me, trying to deal with more loss than anyone should have to.

I'm tired, and I want to sleep...that's all...just sleep. Don''t call. Don't message. Just let me sleep. at least in sleep, I can dream I've not lost.

goodbye.

Hey Everyone!
The next chapter of Once the Hero is up! I had to post a little early given that if everything goes to plan I'll be busy Valentines Day. So here is an early gift for you all!

Hugs!

Grover

This is the best weekend for Chinese government employees in New Orleans to fall in love.

For all of you that are Dr. Who fans, check out this link

The Return of Short Trips

Big Finish Audio is looking for submissions of short stories, under 2500 words to include on new audio books, to be read by professional actor/actresses.

These stories have to feature Dr's 1 - 8.

I know this isn't TG but I know that some of our author's are Dr. Who fans, and might just enjoy the chance to have something published.

Good luck to you all!

Hugs,

Kristy

(I thought that title would grab your attention! Sadly, it's not original - it's mentioned in a story on this site. All will become clear if you read further!)

I've finally taken a bit of time to do something with a project I started a while back.

The project was inspired by tales told of Yak Breeding (sorry, Wuthering Dormice), and the aim was to skim through the chapters and produce one line summaries of the main event(s) of each. Easier said than done, and I initially gave up after the first 40.

So, I have been wanting two monitors run off the same computer for a while, and yesterday went to Best Buy to see if they had a vid card that would do that. Well, according to them, I already have one in my computer.

They sold me a HDMI cable, and the old style cable is hooked to one monitor and the HDMI is hooked to the other one. When I was booting, both monitors did display some text but now that it is fully up and running, I only get stuff on one monitor; the one that uses the old style cable.

It seems as there are some people for whom garments that cover the entire face can be useful/necessary, wherever in the world they may be...

Courtesy of El Reg (an online IT news tabloid) here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/10/bearded_lady/

A Dubai man whose fiancée kept her charms hidden under a niqab opted for a quick divorce after his first glimpse beneath the veil revealed she was cross-eyed and sported a beard.

Just go over and look at Stardust...wow!

Kelly's Journey Book 2By Stanman63 Synopsis:Kelly's Journey-Book 2 is the continuation of Kelly's Journey. After posting other shorter stories, and answering challenges, entering contests, my muse has urged me to continue her story. In her story, I hope to visit other stories and with that author's permission, give updates on their older stories. Now, since this is set in the present, that does limit the stories that she can interact with, any volunteers?

The image used for this story is used under web-use policy from Freefoto.com

SacAnime is a fun little anime/manga convention in Sacramento I go to every year. It's twice a year in January and August or September. This year it's September 3rd through 5th. If anyone's interested, they have free registration for anybody who gets a room at the Radisson Hotel where it's being held by March 8th. You can get more information on that here.

I try to get on and it keeps timing out. What happened to FM?

Hey all,

First, Thank you ALL for being here. The last few months have been horrid for me. Many of you have become closer to me than some of my "real" family. When I've needed you, you've been there, and I THANK GOD for each and every one of you, though some more that Others!

Good News: Yesterday I hit FIFTY pounds lost since the first of the year. That means I've lost 25% of the weight I need to before RLT and hormones (THANK YOU GWEN for the tidbit on estrogen making weight loss harder!!)

I am continually amazed t the quality AND quantity of the many stories and authors here at the Closet. Me, I've become an author, editor, and member, helping to make things better. Now, I admit that do have a list of favorite authors, but doesn't everybody? If i have any complaint, it is this: some authors at other sites don't post here.

I was opening my Email account and noticed another strange inquiry. "Hi Jennifer, still own that Mustang?" I had others but this was the first to ask for Jennifer. I wondered what the heck is this and who's Jennifer? None of my kids are named Jennifer, nor is my wife. I finally put it together. When I was researching insurance costs for Show Me The Money I entered Jennifer Billings and her new Mustang as the person to be insured. Lo and behold, Jennifer is now a real person.

I've just posted the first part of a new series here on BC, http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/17906/jamie-and-peach-01

Hope you like it, i'm planning on taking it a long way!

It's based loosely on the Yubisaki Milk Tea Manga, if you've read that i'm sure you'll like this!

Mads

Headlines can give such a misleading idea.

The one in the subject was the headline I saw on the Telegraph's front page. Which got me thinking, indignantly, since when are they handing out asbos for crossdressing?

So I clicked on the link. The slightly longer headline on the page itself now said:

"Man 'breached Asbo by dressing as a schoolgirl'"

Hmm, ok, dressing as a schoolgirl a bit... Read on...

Turns out this is a 60 year old man hanging around primary schools dressed as a schoolgirl... Okaaaay, we're getting closer to the story now, and close enough, methinks...

Woke up too early, and now I can't get back to sleep. Not worried though as I called my boss last night that I won't be coming in today regardless of the weather. Now I can veg out the whole day today an recuperate...

Anyway, I heard from some folks at FM that Crystal's site has been down for a couple of days now. I tried accessing it and I get a "Bad Request (Invalid Hostname)" error, which as far as I know is a hard error. Hope everything's ok over there.

Anyone heard anything?

- Bobbie

What's Up! Once the Hero Part 9 is up at StarDust! As always a big thanks to Hope, and Kimmie for their help cleaning it up. Another thanks goes to Faraway and his help with Russian culture and language issues! More thanks to all my readers and commentators who help make this story just a little better than it would be without you all!

Thanks!!!

Hugs!

Grover

Cop for it here at Fictioneer :) (almost poetic or what?)

A DVD review of the animated comedy new to Fictioneer.

Coming soon - Speed Racer

As I sat and read Susan Grafton's excellent A is for Alibi, I came across this gem:

"The only cleavage I got left, I sit on,"

I was mid sip on a cup of coffee as I read ( I shouldn't do that!) and I nearly covered the sofa with cofee.

Anyone else have any wonderful quotes they can remember like that?

Hugs

Sue

The something is this...

I'm trying to be very spare with the storytelling, sketchy even, and allowing, even demanding the music to supply the emotional content. I'm not entirely happy with the results and anyone who has an idea how I could address my artistic shortcomings re this endeavour is welcome to say their piece.

Thanks.

If you like the hilarity of the average conversation in Cathy's household in "Bike", you'll probably like this...

Greta is the four year old daughter of UK satirical musician / comedian Mitch Benn and his wife Clara. Like most four year olds, she often produces unintentionally hilarious comments - but whereas in most families these are quickly forgotten, in their household one of the parents will often tweet it for posterity (editing where necessary to fit within the 140 character limit).

Broadcast in Japan on NHK (Their equivalent of the BBC), a short news feature on crossdressers (In English)

http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/movie/feature34.html

It makes for interesting viewing - Jay