MikeL

Several have commented on Trevor and Shane being a little too loose with what they tell others. They have gotten good advice from Uncle Greg Fowler in the past. Perhaps "being seen" includes spreading some disinformation about their travel plans. Such information is spread rapidly by reporters...and cabbies. From chapter 135: Avoiding the press has been their plan for a while. What better way to do that than to say they are going where they are not? In this case, they may avoid a fate worse than the press.

Related questions...Is it true that when I "like" a comment on a blog, the commenter does not get credit? But, it does count against my daily total of five? Sorry, just based on an observation.

Great picture, Bleu! I had no idea Jian was so tall.

Contractors and consultants can really cost a business a lot...not just their fees, but the damage they do to morale. Only CEOs are a greater burden. I'm not sure why you have to fire the innocent employees. I would guess your intrepid CEO earns at least 10 times what you do. He should bear the glad tidings. Of course, he could hire a contractor to do the deed.

I read your definition of a beta reader vs. an editor with a good deal of interest: The first link you provided above,Ten Tips to be a Better Beta Reader by Corrine Jackson), has a slightly different take on the function of a beta reader: My own experience helping several authors with their work is that they define the responsibilities of editors and beta readers differently. The assistance I provide includes all the functions these definitions cover. I make suggestions about the story line, the characters, and improvements in wording. I would never overlook a spelling or grammar error. So, which am I? I don't think it matters. As long as an author has several people reviewing his work, there's a good chance all bases will be covered. Most important, I think, is that everyone realize that producing a story requires teamwork and the author is the team leader. The final decisions are always his. I don't get upset if the author declines to use my suggestions.

Get with it, John.

Long past time I would say.

Yay! Congratulations, Nephy.

The chapter numbers are now looking a bit like Roman numerals. So the latest would be chapter 1,001? Cliffhanger? Depends on who is currently receiving a fax, does it not?

You would likely pee upon being offered a role with Zac Effron as would I upon being offered millions for anything.

Happy Anniversary, MJ! I've been a GA member for 6+ years and arrived the same way you did...followed an author I liked to his home place. He's no longer here, but I am. As far as I'm concerned, that's a fair exchange.

Beautiful, Bleu and beautifully done.

May Day, the first day of May is celebrated in much of the world as a world-wide workers' holiday rather than a first Monday in September Labor Day.

I didn't understand the following in the article: It seems the advertising should have the opposite effect; pre-marital sex is no problem because there is a product that will restore her (feeling of) virginity.

I know what the problem is. Mating season is about over and he didn't get any. I really know nothing of canine depression. We have a cat, 19 years old, blind...walks around all day bumping into things.

Las Vegas cashes in on Harry antics... Naked Harry photos inspire a humorous Las Vegas ad campaign Truth be told, only the money stays in Vegas.

Welcome, Bashful! It seems you have five posts now. Tell us about your story.

That's him! That's Cliff James! Where did you get that picture?

Trevor has possession of the car through his agent, Joel. He has a valid bill of sale and the current registration. Bridget has faked her own death. I think Trevor can drive the car or sell it again, whichever he wishes.

Agreed. He is having fun now and could be the monarch one day, which is why he's having fun now.

Well, that didn't stay in Vegas!

Getting very close to three years, CJ. I've been beta reading Circumnavigation for you since October 21, 2009. That's 133 chapters in 148 weeks. Not a joke. The only amusing thing about the cliffhangers is CJ's feeble attempts at denying their existence or blaming them on a team member.

Now you are sounding Texan. And 34 is not over the hill. In fact, 34 is the new 18.

Perhaps Trevor seeing the garlic crusher only served to remind him of his Indian Ocean ordeal...an unpleasant memory.

I think he's defining the word about for you. Doesn't seem to be particularly Texan to me. He is about (near, approximately, almost) 5.1259 on the Kinsey Scale...at the moment, the four decimal places implying a degree of precision not normally associated with the word about. ----------------------- Now a question for you. It you are over 6, does that mean you are approaching non-sexual?