Cia

That sounds lovely. It's raining here tomorrow. I'm staying in for a jammie day since it will be 60. If it warms up I think your day will definitely be more exciting so don't forget to tell us all about.

I'm so very happy for you guys. I'm glad you're still high on the buzz of being a daddy. One day soon life will all seem routine to you and those million things will just be every day. Then you're going to have another one of those moments where the world stands still, your heart melts, you swallow hard and then you realize the way life has changed. It makes up for the moments when you resent not getting to dictate when you sleep and wake, or eat, or shower, or realize you just spent an hour playing peekaboo when you really needed to do laundry because your last burp rag is getting pretty nasty. Then you realize you can just use an old shirt so you sit back down and play another hour of peekaboo, grinning like the besotted idiot you are. Welcome to the land of idiots.

Woohoo! It's on my list of 'to read' once I get the 3 stories I have waiting for beta, my own chapter, and some site projects done. Umm... it might be a few days

Well this is the place to be if you want to find out. We've many topics on writing and editing in the forums. My best advice, 1) make sure you like your user name. Once you get author status it cannot be changed. 2) Read the FAQ 3) Promote yourself and your story. You've made a good start. Try reading and reviewing for other people, participating in the anthologies and writing prompts, post a small portion of your story in the Sneak Peek forum to get more in depth feedback before you post if you're unsure as to quality. Once you do post create a discussion topic, always answer comments and reviews. Link members when you post a chapter so they are aware of it beyond those who have chosen to follow your story or you as an author. All in all, welcome to GA. I hope you find your time well worth being here!

Good start! I can really see the characeters and it seems very realistic. I can't wait to see where you go from here.

My family/friends are nuts. I won't go into the whole year but last month held 4 birthdays, my anniversary, this month has 4 birthdays and November and December total at least 10 together. My immediate family of parents, siblings, inlaw parents/ 1 sibling, hubby, children and nieces and nephews consists of 35 people. 35. That's not counting aunts and uncles, grandparents, close friends... If I actually spoke to or lived near most of them I'd go insane. Being antisocial at times has it's benefits, lol. I love how you like to stay in touch and really take the time for it though.

*shrugs* You sound like a person who doesn't want to be perceived or stereotyped based on one aspect of your character, namely who you find attractive. Fancy that Whyever not? Because who we like in our beds should dictate our clothing choices, speech pattern, or way we walk, of course! Honestly, I think the 'stereotype' is just ridiculous. Those are mannerisms and color preferences that have squat to do with sexuality. They've been lumped together for so long though, people can't get away from it. That you want to is just fine imo.

You can't delete a story or chapter on your own Bob. Please send me or Lugh a pm with the story title and we can help you if that is the route you want to take.

I like the story a lot. The second section that begins with a third person description of Shawn and then back to his first person account of events threw me though. It really didn't fit the 'story' it was more, author notes style so we could see and know your character. Honestly, you could take that out and I wouldn't even miss it. Also, you sometimes mention the other characters fears of things 'they notice and decide to do' like when Sam lays Shawn down on the bed toward the end. If this is told in first person, how does Shawn know what Sam notices? That's a major draw back of using first person, if you're doing it properly you really only can show one persons motivations, thoughts, and feelings. Everything else must go through a filter of how he sees things and other people. All in all, other than those issues I like your writing style and flow. I actually felt a kinship to the characters (odd since I'm a 30yo woman, lol) since I have a best friend of 24 years that I am closer to than anyone, even my husband in some ways. We don't talk every day but being with her is just... natural. We share food and drinks, snuggle if we're sitting at the movies or on the couch... she's just, idk, family. I think that is really what your characters were. The way they ended up totally fits their bond. So, great job on that. Oh, btw, if you're doing a series of these stories, once you post the 2nd one, please come back and edit the series field on this story so readers know these all tie in together. I think they'll want to find more once they read this. ~ Cia

I say you work on it. After all, before you didn't have me to help, right? *Is just that full of herself*

Yay. I've been holding off as hard as I could on Accidents Happen cause I just hate waiting for endings. I know it's coming and I can wait better where I left off than at some crazy OMG moment like most writers like to do (me included ) Your new story sounds fantastic, can't wait to read it. As for the prompts, well, it's not that they are no good, it's just for me it's something that is going to get me in the mood to write so it should be something that really speaks to me and gives me an instant idea or visual. So, if I don't do them, it's just that they don't speak to me at that moment. Sometimes one will speak to me when I come back to it. *shrugs* Either way, thanks so much for helping to further writing on the site!

The first time I sent you back a file covered with red marks and you seemed to reel in shock, then take a deep breath and realize you could handle the critique. It took a bit but I think you stopped cringing before you sent stuff after a few months, lol. Taking criticism isn't easy when you're used to it being used to belittle you so that was a definite breakthrough, imo. Also, we won't forget you!

Welcome Habit! Coffee is welcome for most of the group You really want to get in with me though, offer tea!

I find myself often doing the suggestions others have made. I think you can multi-task, to some extent. Often when I'm in chat or msn, my 'free time' I am also reading for beta work, doing GA site work, or fiddling with my pictures. No, I'm not exactly doing 2 things at once but I am not just sitting on the computer visiting and not doing anything else. Getting that book you really want to read but don't have time for on cd and listening while you do chores or commuting, doing the dishes as you cook (a huge time saver for me if I clean as I make the mess so I'm not just standing in the kitchen staring and stirring every few minutes)... those are all things you can all do to shave minutes off. For family activities I have a dry erase board on the fridge. I have school events and times, deadlines, holidays and birthdays... that I see every morning first thing at 5 am. I have a lot of free time but if I don't plan what I will do with it, I find it gets away from me. Once I had kids I learned the schedule rules everything. On an average day I take care of my family, clean, cook, write, beta read, fun time read, chat and do online site work (volunteer stuff). I get up at 4:30 to 5 am and don't usually go to sleep til midnight. When I'm really tired I crash at 11. The activities in my day all have timetables and I plan plan plan. It may be boring but it's the best way to get things done.

lol. Glad the kink didn't detract from your enjoyment of the chapter. Ellis is a total gem. Definitely one of my favorite characters but then again, I think I love them all as I am writing them. Thanks for another review dear, you always give me such lovely compliments!

Snickers. I'm bi but married to a man. I do wash my hair every day and I do lean toward fruit scents for my shampoo but I don't care brand or any particular scent. It just depends on what is on sale and what smells good when I buy it. The last shampoo I was using was a melon-y scent but the current one is apple. I do use coconut conditioner once a week or so, I like that. I'm not froofy though so I just don't worry about it as long as I don't smell bad!

Well, I wasn't clear on that was I? In my 'world' werewolves are born. So are hultans. As for how and why Tucker is a hultan... that will come in the following story. I'm really glad you enjoyed this, I love werewolf stories too and am always looking for good ones. I think it's why I have been writing Carthera stories lately. I plan to use NaNo to write the sequel to this story so look for more in December!! Thanks so much for the review, I'm really do appreciate getting them!

Do you need a fan for all that HOT? I enjoyed writing it so I'm glad you enjoyed reading it You'll get to know Isiah here shortly but as for him... well as I said in an earlier review response, no spoilers! You'll just have to wait and read on when he shows up!! Thanks hun!

Yes, yes, my poor characters, I am evil. It makes for good reading though, doesn't it? I'm so glad you liked this chapter and didn't find any quibbles JK, you're more than welcome to point out any find anytime, I appreciate help making the story the best it can be. Thanks for the reviews today!!

You're right. In my head I guess underwear and a t-shirt counts as 'fully' dressed. *face palm* I'll change fully to mostly Thanks for pointing that out. Quibbles are welcome, otherwise how will I know when I am doing things wrong?? Thanks hun!

I know I'm pretty well known for giving my characters a lot of angst to overcome but we all have things we need to overcome and no one is better at that than someone who loves you. No spoilers so I'm not answering the venom question You'll just have to wait and read, lol! Thanks for the review!

I know, this mating was a definite high point to the story but it is not the 'end'. I still have a few things going on in little clues thatr readers might not have picked up yet but will bring a whole new aspect to the story. I think I have about ten more bulletin points on my plot line that I haven't even gotten to yet! So never fear, a lot more to come!! I'm really glad you are enjoying the story so far, thanks for reviewing!

Thank you! It was a bit graphic for me, but it fit the story and the characters. Dav has some very real weaknesses and Ellis is just right to help those heal I think. Everyone needs a person they can trust to put them back together when they fall apart. This story is just getting started, so there will be plenty more to come, happy, unhappy, scary, exciting, mysterious and fun. Thanks so much for the review bookjunky, I love hearing from you! Sorry the forked tongue didn't really come into play with this chapter but you'll see it later. Promise

Chapter Four is up! This chapter is full of emotions and naughtiness. Hope you like it!

"You're right," Dav said softly. Of all the things I expected him to say, that was the last thing I thought I'd hear. "I don't want to be. I don't like knowing someone hurt you." I reached out and grabbed his hand, tugging him back into the living room and down to the couch. "Talk to me." I turned sideways, tucking my feet up. I stared at Dav's profile, his eyes hooded as he stared at his hands. "And say what? What do you want to hear?" Dav asked quietly. "The truth." He snorted. "Accordin