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    Chapter 5

    Oh, dear. It looks like the bottom just dropped out on poor Wyatt. Life goes from wonderful with petty annoyances to straight down the dark funnel hereafter? This seemed like a particularly good chapter, and left me understanding more than earlier - at least, if the conclusions I jumped to are correct. And if I were Bryan, I would be freaking out very soon.
  2. Timely summer recipe for those with gardens: warm Zucchini salad - 1. Shred or grate about a quarter of a pound of cheddar or jack cheese. Or use different cheese, if you like - your call. Set aside. 2. Fry a quarter pound of bacon. Set aside on paper towel, reserve fat. Over medium heat: 3. In reserved fat, brown 1 onion, chopped fine. 4. Add as much cubed Zucchini as you like/can stand: coat with onions and saute. Don't let the Zucchini go too soft. 5. Add about half a pound of frozen corn - toss well, and let cook a couple of minutes until warmed 6. Add cheese, add bacon (which you have since crumbled). Toss and serve.
  3. I second that. Many thanks for #39! Very, very glad to read it.
  4. Riley - thanks for sticking with the story! And the beta/editor search is going well. Someone I respect and value as a writer is willing to have a look at what I've done so far, so we'll see how that goes.
  5. Many thanks to all of you for your advice and encouragement. I think I prefer this: 1. Write 2. Beg for a Beta/Editor 3. Polish with B/E Repeat as necessary 4. Publish, at intervals (but not too long intervals) Am now embarking on steps one and two. And while I am at it, special kudos to Riley for his stellar work. I enjoyed 'Safe Hands,' immensely, and have followed Luke for some time now. You haven't lost me yet, Riley.
  6. I coach, if that helps.
  7. Valkyrie, I am in your debt. Many thanks. Heaven knows I could use the help.
  8. So today's Typical Newbie Question: is is there a GA protocol, custom, or regularly acceptable practice for finding a Beta? Is there perhaps a forum full of volunteers eager to say "pick me?" Sorry, just not sure how things work.
  9. Well, I guess I prefer to have it pretty much written before posting. At least, I'm doing the writing part, very slowly. I definitely feel Riley's pain over having ideas that haven't gotten to the light of day, yet. What is the best way to get advice on the story as a whole before you post and get yourself painted into a corner?
  10. I sometimes wonder why some very promising stories just vanished into thin air; still "In Process" after years of neglect. The chapters compelling enough to make me want more. Is it acceptable to try finishing one of these stories as a fanfic (I really don't know what to call it) after the author lost interest?
  11. New to this site. Have enjoyed exploring the stories. Several got me wondering if I could write one of my own.
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