northie
-
Posts
5,779 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Stories
- Stories
- Story Series
- Story Worlds
- Story Collections
- Story Chapters
- Chapter Comments
- Story Reviews
- Story Comments
- Stories Edited
- Stories Beta'd
Blogs
Store
Help Center
Writing
Gallery
Events
Everything posted by northie
-
So glad I've finally been able to read this, after your story'd been playing hide and seek for a few days ... The description of Frankie's life and domain is very touching and the detail really drew me in. It's good that he's happy but sad that his life is so limited in so many ways. How will he manage, out of his familiar milieu? A second installment needed, I think. When you've got nothing better to do ...
-
I agree with Puppi that the format was an integral part of the story. However, I wonder whether the programming language put people off. I enjoyed the story but found myself skipping through the programming jargon. If someone wasn't sure about the story, I think they'd be put off by it. Some was needed but I wonder if all of it was necessary? Don't be downhearted.
-
Things have only just got going. There's plenty of scope for action going forward and there's a heck of a lot of possible back story as well. I feel that I've only just been introduced to the characters. So, yes, if you feel moved - more please.
-
My vote would be to buy a new one - from another manufacturer. For it to be falling over so regularly - well ... Although as Dr Paladin suggests, you may want to think about where and how you use your laptop - if overheating is a connecting theme.
-
Yep - I'm still having the same problem. I can get my favourite stories (which I don't want) and not my favourite authors (which I do want).
-
Adding “And then the murders began” to your story opening
northie commented on MacGreg's blog entry in Musings by MacGreg
Just thought - this must be one of the shortest ... From my dice prompt The demon and the deep blue sea. "Ahh..." And then the murders began ... -
Adding “And then the murders began” to your story opening
northie commented on MacGreg's blog entry in Musings by MacGreg
Here's mine. From the start of my entry for the upcoming anthology, The bard's tale. In a bohemian, but run-down house well outside of the castle walls, a bard sits at a table. Then the murders began. -
I read the first chapter without any real idea of where it was going. It was intriguing but nothing much else. This chapter is so much better - now we have context, plot,, characters to get attached to ... I'm looking forward to where you're going to take this.
-
anthology Anthology Discussion Day - March 2017
northie commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
I'm getting near the end of my story - all 15k words of it. It'll be far and away the longest single piece of writing I've produced. Anyone who worked on the test server and saw my test loading of Drewcula, will have some idea of what's coming. Deep and meaningful it ain't ... The Bard's Tale will be part of the Unintended consequences theme. Hopefully, it will be a fun, sometimes romantic read. -
Well, you know my relationship with maths ... The first stanza of Imaginary numbers fits me to a T. What I adore though, is the wordplay, the sounds, and the sometimes surreal word pictures conjured up by your wonderful imagination.
-
As I was reading it, I thought it was a dice prompt - though it wasn't mentioned. Wow, you did an amazing job with it. Everybody's response has been so different - some literal, and others not. Yours was particularly inventive and involving. Great stuff.
-
Hi and welcome, You may want to PM another member, Columbus Guy, who uses narration software with the site. There have been some issues with accessibility since the upgrade apparently and he's probably the best person to talk to regarding this. Otherwise, you could submit a question to the forum thread 'Software upgrade questions and answers'. https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/forum/262-software-upgrade-questions-and-answers/ Bear in mind that not everything is working as it should. Hope this helps.
- 4,970 replies
-
- 1
-
-
- introduce yourself
- new members
- (and 1 more)
-
A beautifully written fable - a comedy of errors with a deserved happy ending. Maybe he does head out west? But I think he'd find it too techie, too app driven ...
-
Be ready to pass the message on as required ...
-
Like almost all the other reviewers, I thought it was a gun or some other weapon in the backpack. The twist at the end was great - fitting, non-violent, and probably highly effective. Good on him.
-
It's very easy to get so lost in your thoughts that you forget that your expression is a mirror. Somehow, it's not surprising that Scott has that problem ... Wonderful chapter.
-
Clo!
-
Makes you almost feel sorry for demons, doesn't it? Think of the claims for repetitive strain injury ... I'm pleased you enjoyed it so. Yes, I think I'll be back. Just not sure when.
-
Chapter 1- The Grid and Dice Newsletter Game
northie commented on Drew Espinosa's story chapter in Chapter 1- The Grid and Dice Newsletter Game
I'm looking forward to reading more, Drew. An enticing snapshot, indeed. -
I'm really glad you enjoyed this so much, Gary. I do wonder sometimes if my writing is too clipped - not in your book, by the sounds of it. The general vote seems to be for more, so, I think there will be. Only not just yet as I'm already full up ...
-
I think he doesn't realise it at the start - it's only later that he starts thinking about Thomas and then misses him. Thanks, Dugh. I'm pleased you liked it
-
If this tale was wonderfully executed, it was only achieved with your help and encouragement. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
-
Such an interesting series of questions ... I'm glad you found it thought provoking. I think I'll be back sometime, I'm just not sure when.
-
Whoever chose the sea / ocean as their suggested location, made a good choice. Plenty of scope - which was just as well, given the rest of your prompt. This was such fun, it really made me grin. Excellently done.
-
I think most of us would like that sign at one time or another. Hell's website is still getting my creative juices flowing. I'll probably be back but I can't say when as I've already got several things on the go. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.
