Playgrounders And Proud Of It

[shannon_est]

After seeing some of the responses to my posts and reading my PM's I'd like to join this thread..........
We're all here to be ourselves and have some fun!

Hi SxyTiger
Welcum! Sit back, relax, kick your shoes off (and any other piece of clothing that comes to mind) and have fun!

 

[shannon_est]

*grope grope*

Time for me to go. By everyone til tomorrow. Same Mach time, same Mach channel.

figures.... just like a man.... grope and run! lol

 

[SxyTiger1116]

Hi SxyTiger
Welcum! Sit back, relax, kick your shoes off (and any other piece of clothing that comes to mind) and have fun!

Thanks darlin'.........
and believe me the clothes will be off as soon as I'm home from work.

 

[cc'skittykat]

figures.... just like a man.... grope and run! lol

Or leave you pinned down like I am....

 

[Shreik]

Thanks darlin'.........
and believe me the clothes will be off as soon as I'm home from work.

Welcum to our corner dear stranger

 

[BrettJ]

Brett in the afternoon

Hiya PGers.

Welcome to our thread SxyTiger - you and I have something in common - our birthdays are only one day apart [ although a number of years separate us ] Anyway, enjoy.

I am kinda - ehhh today, but that has to do with reaction to my latest submission, which was not good. The readers completely missed the point.

Hope all are well.

BrettJ PLAYGROUNDER 130

Writer / Bummed Out / Sensualist

 

[shannon_est]

I am kinda - ehhh today, but that has to do with reaction to my latest submission, which was not good. The readers completely missed the point.

Hope all are well.

BrettJ PLAYGROUNDER 130

Writer / Bummed Out / Sensualist

Hi Brett!
I'm sorry you didn't get the reaction you were hoping for. Which story was it? You have sooooo many.

I'm doing good now that I have some caffeine in my system. I missed work today. I couldn't sleep, and when I finally did (an hour before my alarm) I slept thru it. Oh well.....

 

[BrettJ]

From Brett

Hi Brett!
I'm sorry you didn't get the reaction you were hoping for. Which story was it? You have sooooo many.

Yeah - the latest was my 69th as I pointed out earlier SHANNON hon. It was "The Awakening of Alicia Chapter 2" - which was intended as a segue to develop OTHER characters in the story - and both people seemed to want to know where Alicia was. Hmmm - you think maybe they could wait and see where I might be going with it? Yeesh.

One common failing I do seem to notice out here is readers trying to anticipate or even tell me where I should take my stories. A suggestion here or there is okay, but would you buy a book in a store - like the HARRY POTTER series - and tell JK Rowling how to end it? I am no JK, but I do usually know where I want to take my stories.

I am just slightly bummed, because everyone seemed to LOVE Chapter One, which gave me my 24th H.
BrettJ

Writer / Also has caffeine [ Pepsi, no Coke, Cheesebugga ] / Sensualist

 

[shannon_est]

Hi Brett!
I'm sorry you didn't get the reaction you were hoping for. Which story was it? You have sooooo many.

Yeah - the latest was my 69th as I pointed out earlier SHANNON hon. It was "The Awakening of Alicia Chapter 2" - which was intended as a segue to develop OTHER characters in the story - and both people seemed to want to know where Alicia was. Hmmm - you think maybe they could wait and see where I might be going with it? Yeesh.

One common failing I do seem to notice out here is readers trying to anticipate or even tell me where I should take my stories. A suggestion here or there is okay, but would you buy a book in a store - like the HARRY POTTER series - and tell JK Rowling how to end it? I am no JK, but I do usually know where I want to take my stories.

I am just slightly bummed, because everyone seemed to LOVE Chapter One, which gave me my 24th H.
BrettJ

Writer / Also has caffeine [ Pepsi, no Coke, Cheesebugga ] / Sensualist

Many people tried telling me how I should've written Sissy's Little Secret, and where I should take the next chapter. I told a couple of those people, because they weren't too nice about it that if they would like to tell Picasso how/what to paint, they certainly could if they were feeling froggy, told em basically that I was the writer, and if they didn't like the way my story went, not to bother reading anymore. These were private conversations, and as I said they weren't too nice about it either. I write what I feel, and if somebody else likes it, fine... if not, to hell with them. I see your point darlin'. Just astonish them with number three!

 

[cc'skittykat]

Hi Brett!
I'm sorry you didn't get the reaction you were hoping for. Which story was it? You have sooooo many.

Yeah - the latest was my 69th as I pointed out earlier SHANNON hon. It was "The Awakening of Alicia Chapter 2" - which was intended as a segue to develop OTHER characters in the story - and both people seemed to want to know where Alicia was. Hmmm - you think maybe they could wait and see where I might be going with it? Yeesh.

One common failing I do seem to notice out here is readers trying to anticipate or even tell me where I should take my stories. A suggestion here or there is okay, but would you buy a book in a store - like the HARRY POTTER series - and tell JK Rowling how to end it? I am no JK, but I do usually know where I want to take my stories.

I am just slightly bummed, because everyone seemed to LOVE Chapter One, which gave me my 24th H.
BrettJ

Writer / Also has caffeine [ Pepsi, no Coke, Cheesebugga ] / Sensualist

Well, not everyone disagrees with how it is....I loved it!!!!!

I read both earlier today and I understood where you were going with it.

I understand what you mean. I wrote a story that had 2 parts and everyone asked me where the third part was...LOL

 

[BrettJ]

Brett's thoughts

As I said SHANNON hon, I don't mind a suggestion, but why would anyone ASSUME that I had forgotten about the main character? *S*

Oh well, it's my first bad review in a while, so not too upset.

BrettJ

Writer / Still Writing / Sensualist

Thanks for the pic hon.

 

[strawberryangel]

blame it on your fingers... if they're like mine... they have minds of their own... dirty little minds

takes sip of hot coffee.... *ahhhhhh*

Yes my fingers have dirty little minds.....lol

I am surprised I didn't catch that since my mind is dirtier... *giggles*

 

[strawberryangel]

As I said SHANNON hon, I don't mind a suggestion, but why would anyone ASSUME that I had forgotten about the main character? *S*

Oh well, it's my first bad review in a while, so not too upset.

BrettJ

Writer / Still Writing / Sensualist

Thanks for the pic hon.

Sorry to hear about your bad review. I hope it wanes as you develop the story. (((hugs)))

My first is doing pretty good but I just finished my second. TD said it was good... that my characters are well developed. I don't know how busy you are but I would love your opinion since you write so much so well....

 

[strawberryangel]

I just got back in the house. I left the computer .....

*clouds open and the sun shines down to the sounds of the alleluia choir begins*

(Shocking to leave the cmputer!!! ) *giggles* Anyway, I enjoyed a hot 87 degree day in my warm 87 degree pool. It was a rough day for me but I managed! lol

 

[shannon_est]

Will be back shortly, I hope...

Have to try and hook up the laptop.

 

[BrettJ]

NP ANGEL, you know how to send me stories. Lucky you - it is raining here as I send this.

It wasn't a bad review per se - they just completely missed the point.

I am working on Part 3 as I write this, then I want to revisit some other stories. I also sent a new one to my Publisher early this morning.

BrettJ

Writer / Editor / Sensualist

 

[luvnwomen]

Sorry to hear about your bad review. I hope it wanes as you develop the story. (((hugs)))

My first is doing pretty good but I just finished my second. TD said it was good... that my characters are well developed. I don't know how busy you are but I would love your opinion since you write so much so well....

I read you story and enjoyed it very much
very well written and enticing

 

[shannon_est]

Comments

I'd like to make a comment on reader's comments. I don't want to sound like I'm stepping on anybody's toes, and I don't want to sound hypocritical either, so please don't take it that way. Many authors don't get the feedback they deserve. The comments, like those posted on this thread are nice, but why not post them in the feedback area of the story also? I am guilty of this, just as much as anybody else, but it gives the authors a moral boost and a sense of accomplishment.

With that said, I'm going to make it point to read and comment on more stories. Off to read the first chapter of Awakening of Alicia.....

 

[BrettJ]

Thanks

I always try to offer positive feedback if I like a story, although I haven't been keeping up with my reading as much as I should.

If someone offers me NEGATIVE feedback in a helpful manner, I don't mind.

Glad to see I still have readers though.

BrettJ

Writer / Working on Part 3 / Sensualist

 

[shannon_est]

I always try to offer positive feedback if I like a story, although I haven't been keeping up with my reading as much as I should.

If someone offers me NEGATIVE feedback in a helpful manner, I don't mind.

Glad to see I still have readers though.

BrettJ

Writer / Working on Part 3 / Sensualist

I rather refer to it as constructive critisism... and yes, that is helpful as well, but my point is, I think that we, as authors, especially need to make a point to try and support each other, especially those that we consider our friends. I know that it is impossible for us to read every story that is out there, but when we do have the time to read a story, we take a couple of extra minutes to leave a comment.

Enjoying the first part so far...

 

[BrettJ]

Thanks hon

Yes, I agree. We should be supportive.

Yep, most people liked the first part, I just hope they like the rest of it.

BrettJ

Writer / Still working / Sensualist

 

[shannon_est]

Yes, I agree. We should be supportive.

Yep, most people liked the first part, I just hope they like the rest of it.

BrettJ

Writer / Still working / Sensualist

Well, I cant speak for everyone, but I don't think I could NOT like any of your stories.

Shannon / Still READING / Seeker

 

[shannon_est]

Thanks for the pic hon.[/B]

Shhhhh But you're welcome.

 

[BrettJ]

Thanks for the support

Thanks Shannon, but even I have a few I am not overly fussy on.

One I have often thought about re-writing and replacing - I may just do that one of these days.

BrettJ

Writer / Having a Cuppa Joe / Sensualist

 

[cc'skittykat]

I'd like to make a comment on reader's comments. I don't want to sound like I'm stepping on anybody's toes, and I don't want to sound hypocritical either, so please don't take it that way. Many authors don't get the feedback they deserve. The comments, like those posted on this thread are nice, but why not post them in the feedback area of the story also? I am guilty of this, just as much as anybody else, but it gives the authors a moral boost and a sense of accomplishment.

With that said, I'm going to make it point to read and comment on more stories. Off to read the first chapter of Awakening of Alicia.....

I have to admit. I am guilty of that. Sometimes, i have problems putting into words what I want to say about a story. Then I never get around to posting a comment.