From what I've seen over the years, there's a midnight server runs that publishes new stories. They can go to New at random times, but they actually become visible to readers 24 hourly.
I think she (@SamanthaBehgs) was thinking that approvals got marked only at midnight as well. I think I had more stories published here than Samantha does now before I realized how the indicator changed in Pending to show it is approved and when it will appear. Sigh, yet another thing that is explained in my how to that has been in pending for almost two months.
Please let me know when the How To gets published. I'm looking forward to reading it.
And just like that, the world feels like a better place!And, just like that, Part I of The Story of Nix is out in the world
Thank you so much for sayingAnd just like that, the world feels like a better place!
Seriously, this is an excellent first part of what I think will be an incredible great story!
It's on my nightstand for tonight
@redgarters,Congrats!
Thank youCongrats!
. I’ve been bowled over by the reaction so far Had to come here to say I read the first chapter and really enjoyed it. I left a comment there. I was surprised you have far more comments here than on the story itself.Not sure whether I’m more scared of it not getting published or getting published
UPDATE 1: It took me 11 months and 17 days to finish - with writing other stuff in between and some long lacunae. The six parts total 86,662 words.
UPDATE 2: I was remiss to not mention: @Djmac1031 who read every word as I wrote and contributed many ideas. @Mastered_again who read all of the Parts once each was done. And @onehitwanda and @PennyThompson both of whom read sections. A number of other people saw snippets, but this margin is too narrow to thank them all.
Thank you
It really means a lot to me that you liked it. I hope I don’t let you down with the next five parts
If it helps, you are past the only anal in the whole 86,600 words.
Yeah - I like to amuse myself, even in more serious stories
I came back to this thread to see if there was a comment about the postings. In the first you said you hit the submit 6 times. I'm guessing you did it so they wouldn't appear out of order. I was a little disappointed to not see chapter 2 today.
Yeah - it’s posted. Part III tomorrow, then I’m not sure. Have been chasing @Laurel
Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy it
As I said, I was not anticipating either an audience or stellar ratings. I wrote it as a personal piece to help me work through some IRL feelings. My second motivation was to see whether I was able to write something that long and sustain a complex plot. Check and check.Late as usual to the thread, but not to The Story Of Nix, of course. Im so glad to see the reception and positive feedback on the first two parts both here and in the story comments.
Ive proofread the whole thing (currently revisiting the last few parts) and my only worry was it wouldn't find an audience. Sci Fi / Fantasy isn't exactly the most popular category here and despite the fact that Nix is a "sexbot," the story isn't simply page after page of gratuitous sex.
Emily so does love to over credit me sometimes. The ideas were all hers. Maybe I helped her choose one path over another with my feedback, or helped guide the direction once chosen. But all story credit goes to her. Im just the sounding board / editor.
Congrats on the reception so far, Em, you deserve it.
