Here is one for my writing pals, from something posted on FM MB, probably to scold me for writing pieces that do not conform.

Well, what I did there was "Fiction" rather than "a story", but it occurs to me that very little of what I write conforms with this pattern.

well, warmish!

“The reciprocity principle is one of the basic laws of social psychology: It says that in many social situations we pay back what we received from others. In other words, if John does you a favor, you're likely to return it to him.”

I have noticed over the three decades I’ve been posting stories that a large share of those who leave comments on my stories are authors.

Perhaps they leave comments because I leave comments on their stories.

Call me a praise slut if you like, but I live for comments.
I am even happy to receive harsh criticism, like I get over on Fictionmania!
The latest hater has at least shifted his acid throwing to Message Board over there, but they seem to be a driven individual!
I am just assuming that everybody here at my warm and friendly place, must be overcome by heatstroke with barely enough energy to read my stories but too exhausted to comment (?)
Maryanne

How can I add emojis to a story?

It turns out that it is the only way of expressing emotions in the modern world.

Seriously, though: I've got some text messages in a story, and an emoji or two would not be out of place.

thanks,

- io

Sorry about last night's Zoom get-together, I messed up on the settings and tried to correct that which made things worse. I now have it under control and if Wendy is not available to host it, I shall. I will wait and see if Wendy is home if not will post an invite here on the blogs. My apologies for last night.

In the ongoing process of selecting the new leader for the Conservative and Unionist Party and thus for the next UK Prime Minister there appears to be two main issues. How much they want to lower taxes (much, very much or extremely much) and the war on woke. In particular trans rights (or rather the limitiation thereof) appears to one of the most pressing problems the UK faces.

So I went to the hospital last June 31, I'm trying to get this infection in my leg well and truly gone. I am currently in a nursing home being pumped to the gills with an antibiotic IV, I recently got my laptop from a friend and am unable to look up my passwords for my zoom account or my e-mail for that matter. When I get better I will resume where I can. The big thing I am currently worried about is not being able to take care of my finances weirdly enough I was able to get on my bank account but not my credit card accounts. When I know more you all will know more.

As Wendy doesn't seem to be available I am prepared to hold a Zoom meeting in her place. It will be at 22.00 hrs London time, no time wasters or trolls please.

Angharad is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Angharad's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jul 10, 2022 10:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87382966935?pwd=MkZQL3RURXNia2ZzUX...

My heart goes out to those poor people killed or injured by another angry man with a rifle. On a day of celebration they were attacked for some so far unknown reason.

I know it is not guns that kill, it's people. But giving those that want to kill people easy access to guns makes it a lot more likely to happen.

Here are some frightening stats about gun deaths in the USA.

Nah its July!

It's nice to know the world isn't all about hate.

Boy in sequined prom dress ‘living his best life’

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-62041127

A 16-year-old boy who wore a red dress to his school prom has said it was "surreal" it had been seen more than seven million times on social media.

Korben stepped out in a sequined tuxedo and ballgown skirt to loud cheers from pupils and staff at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston, Norfolk.

It seems obvious to me that some of the stories here were driven by the game "Dungeons and Dragons", though I have had relatively little exposure to it. Some of the scenes in "Stranger Things" are really triggering because of my unwilling exposure to the psychological world and their drugs. Life has been much better since I told them to "F" off. One of the characters, Finn Walthard looks really feminine, If I have the right one. If I had a chance I would do much worse to the psychs than EL.

This doesn't seem to be on tonight, I've called in twice and there was no connection by the host. I know Wendy was having trouble with her leg I hope it's no worse. If there is a problem next week I offer my Zoom address until she is back again.

as we start the new month.

well, I survived another year.

I turned 56 today.

my plan for the day?

Running Sharon and Sam around, as usual.

could be worse, at least I have my family in my life. Not all trans people do.

anyway, happy huggles from me.

Been dealing with Oklahoma Vital Records for a month now for a correction on my birth certificate. Years back Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a name change can't be denied if it isn't for nefarious reasons such as to escape debt, lawsuits, etc. It came about because some of the lower courts were denying a name change for various reasons. Thus ask for a name change in court, submit to Oklahoma Vital Records the old and new name and it's amended on the birth certificate. A new one will be mailed out if the proper fees and forms were filled out.

Hi friends. Been… quite a while since I actually put my fingers to the keyboard on this site, for a wide variety of reasons. But it’s been driving me insane, and after spending ENTIRELY too long banging my head against the search engine, I have to ask:

Going through various health issues, I have come to the conclusion that my hot buttons are wearing out and getting easier to smash. Major one for today has been and will always be at the top of my list every time: Nod your head for yes and shake your head for no, not the the other way around. this is almost universal I have found, but years ago a Bulgarian friend informed me after we met that her country was reversed in that action and meaning. Who knew?

Please bear in mind that I'm writing about the UK. Your experience may vary!

I wrote to my GP on Monday, confirming my wish to be referred for a Gender Identity Clinic, adding that I would also like an Orchidectomy. As an elective procedure (and not being performed at the same time as GRS) there's likely to be a fairly long wait for an NHS date.

Wife stole his house and divorced him. He wound up around Newquay, UK. Was befriended by a very rich grandmotherly woman in a mansion that shoot moles with a shotgun. He somehow inherited a Yacht which he moored closeby. Don't know if he was trans?

Jeremy Fuller is the star quarterback for Baxter High. Sylvia Manchester is his English teacher and powerful witch! When Sylvia decides Jeremy's body is her next place of residence, can Jeremy get back to himself or will he be forced to live as an older woman?

The latest novel by Raine Monday features transgender themes and is intended for mature audiences.

Story

Magic Academy\Enforcement agency

People in authority overstepping\misusing their office

MC mistreated by Academy\Enforcement agency, and is told they are an orphan

Abduction (attempt) during outing

Family member kept in warded dungeon within a cage by Academy\Enforcement agency

Can any body help?

I hate ‘I’ messages, because it’s not all about me.

This is all about the readers and the engineers who keep this big ship sailing.

You have warmly embraced Invisible with your reading, kudos, and comments as I upload each section of this effort. I’ve often said I write my stories in isolation because that’s me. But, when I upload a story and pull back the curtains, it amazes me how generously people take the time to look over the offering.

My mail on Saturday included a letter from my Doctor. I've been exchanging letters with her since March after I realised it had been 10 years since my initial 'gatekeeper' interview with an NHS shrink, and nothing had been heard since then. The irony is that the same GP was handling me then so at least she couldn't blame anyone else in the building. The main issue was that the original paperwork had been lost and now is beyond recovery, although I had scanned the original report that recommended referral.

When you woke up yesterday, did it seem like you were in another world?

You are.

In a democacy, a position supported by less than a third of the population has turned our country inside out.

The supreme court ruling yesterday and accompanying opinions made it clear that the three uber-conservatives Trump appointed to the court are hell bent on taking us back to the dark ages. We now know exactly what MAGA has meant from day one.

From Barbara Allen,Purple Dragon,& Katelyn in a while

One of my grandsons has just come out as a new granddaughter. Not that I am overly surprised, but living 2,000 miles apart we don't see each other very much. If there is anyone in the Buffalo NY area that can recommend a good therapist, I would be much obliged. Please PM me if you can help.

It looks like the start of an interesting journey.

Happy Joninės :)

In many stories on BCTS I read where the author assigns a "female voice" to his or her actress. I have made my own opinion known many times down through the years it's the rise and fall of pitch differentiates between a male and female voice. Several female actresses had a deep voice such as Paula Prentiss, Lauren Bacall, Susan Plushett, to name just a few. I doubt very few who had their back to them, and heard any of these women speak in a crowd, would turn to see who is talking think they are looking at a male.

I'm sorry to have to tell you guys I wont have any new stories for a bit. The move, and then unpacking from the move, has taken most of my energy.

so once again, sorry.

The latest research shows what we suspected, women are left out of the authorship of many scientific papers, we all know of Rosalind Franklin and DNA, it seems it's still happening. I hope that when I am able to continue my research, I am able to publish, it isn't ground breaking stuff but I hope it will show one woman is trying to buck the trend.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/22/female-scien...

looking for a story about a British Tanker from WWII who was transgender I think it had Seventy plus chapters

In the early 2000's I remember reading articles on the Internet about the studies on Gender and Intersex done by some researchers in Scandinavia. They started a revolution of rampant speculation. I don't think that there are experts who have a firm handle on things. Some of the most significant progress in that and associated fields happened in the 20th Century. As a matter of personal opinion, I don't think that we actually know as much as we think we do.

Hi! I don’t know if this is the right place for this but here goes. So I’m having some doubt about some writing I’m doing. I usually write one shot short stories, but I’m interested in trying my hand at writing longer stuff.

After writing the first chapter, I guess I feel like it has some issues, and I was wondering if anyone would want to test read it and give some feedback? The chapter is about 3151 words long.

I’m worried about the pacing, like if I spent too much time on certain plot points. Also wondering if I take too long to get to the transformation.

Due to Netflix series Stranger Things. Kate Bush is number ne in the UK charts with Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God).
The sort of trans/gender swap line that is repeated in this song is

"I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places,"

I will have a Zoom meeting this Sun Jun 19, 2022 @ 4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada).It has been a pretty rough week for me.

https://www.time.gov/

If you are not on the list,and would like to attend PM me.

I’ll set next months meetings up after this one is complete The meetingID and Passcode will work the duration of the setup.

When I look at In Memoriam I see a list of many people I interacted with. . .some extensively.

I’m struck by the knowledge that many of these people died quite suddenly. Most had very little warning.

I’m 74. According to the insurance tables, I have about twelve years to go. But. . ..

My eyes then glance to other parts of the front page. Money issues are a constant for Big Closet.

Interesting. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/female-animal-myths-lucy...

Lots of excitement in my life just now. I've been cautiously thinking about how I might De-transition, and what good that would do? It might cause a lot of harm by making my housing situation and income uncertain. I rather enjoy not having to deal with men as a man. I don't want to lose that. My Breasts aren't that large, but I do not wish to try to pee standing up, even with my little camping funnel.

I've posted a new graphic novel on Amazon with a 'summer' theme.

When Ross Montgomery decides to visit his friend Kimberly's house to go swimming, Kim's mother, who happens to be a mad scientist, has other plans. What she wants is a little sister for Kim! Can Ross escape in time?

Dormouse bridge: https://fb.watch/dFPfb22b_a/

What is up with Amazon? Why can't they get my books into the right category?
I posted something on the FM message board today by way of a gripe and it forced me to look at the last 7 of the 13 books published by Doppler Press on Amazon and none of those are classed as Transgender Fiction!
Here is what I posted over there:

its nearly time for my lollidays!

Here is a little writing prompt for anybody who wants it:

I walked up to the door, and knocked. A young man answered, and he asked, "Can I help you."

I replied "I'm here to kill you."

There was a pause, and then the young man opened the door, saying "Well, you better come in, then."

There you go, folks, have fun!

I started sneaking birth control pills around the late 90s since I was too stupid to realize that an abusive wife was likely the root of my bad self image. I should have had a divorce instead. It would have been much easier to simply be a crossdresser, and straight. Even Post op, I have not had vaginal intercourse, and it is not likely that I will. Cor, I could have bought a nice car for what I spent.

Gwen

Well, it will be re-pubbed soon. Kindle sometimes takes a day or two.

If you've already bought this book, Kindle should allow you to update your copy with the new text.

If you haven't bought it yet, now's your chance! Uh, well, wait till tomorrow morning probably is best. There were only a few typos we fixed, so if you are okay with that go ahead. :)

Hugs,
Erin

well technically no, not until later in the month but it is the summer term in Euro schools.