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  1. Bondwriter
    I'll vote once the story is complete, so as not to have it wrong...
  2. Bondwriter
    As Mike aptly illustrated, cliffhangers originated with serials, which were published weekly, if not daily. (Think Alexandre Dumas, or Charles Dickens, whose stories attracted the papers' readers; tons of other writers in the 19th and 20th century contributed to the success of newspapers) So, someone posting weekly with unresolved situations would qualify for writing cliffhangers. Campaigning ten months in advance? When are the primaries, and what's your platform, CJ ?
  3. Bondwriter
    Oh, wait, I forgot to post the list of the people who helped out. (In alphabetical order) BeaStKid, Carl Holiday, CJames, Sharon, Sterling. And a special thank you to someone whom I try to get to join, but who still "thinks about it", and who has been invaluable in my writing in the last two years, my friend Nicholas H.
  4. Bondwriter
    I thought you'd complain about the fact that this fancy educational system has students watching YouTube videos... Yeah, I agree about the language. Even young people, especially the college educated ones should be able so type in full "Lots more for accepting ourselves."
  5. Bondwriter
    Don't mess with Horst if your name is Mike. And if you're a cook. And if you're in league with The Scar.
  6. Bondwriter
    The singer getting out of the egg at the beginning reminded me of This is Spinal Tap's malfunctioning pod in which the bass player is trapped.
  7. Bondwriter
    Otherwise, when CJ is not on one of his mysterious international trips, close to places where catastrophes takes place, which is about 44 weeks in a year, he posts on Tuesday, Arizonian time.
  8. Bondwriter
    These little snippets do make for an emotional narrative. My usual question: what if you do without the last stanza, since you've already made your point. Trust the poem before to carry the message you make explicit.
  9. Bondwriter
    I did send my email of complaint before I saw the blog wondering whether this was an attack. Lesson learned: next time I'll wait for a bit longer before to follow the pack. There must be issues in any case, but giving an organization 48 hours for crisis management over this type of case has now become my policy. I got the same email as Kevin did.
  10. Bondwriter
    CJ's too far away to be threatened. But his being so close to a disaster... Definitely suspicious.
  11. Bondwriter
    I hope you don't need being reminded about the number of my account in Luxembourg. They're eagerly waiting for this magic briefcase of yours. I feared a bit about the "goat coming in with a briefcase" announcement, but surprisingly, they're more worried about the content of the briefcase than of the being carrying it in.
  12. Bondwriter
    Kevin praised CJ's talent at recognition. I agree, he knows how to keep the troops' morale up. The (hefty) money transfers on my very private bank account would suffice, though.
  13. Bondwriter
    Of course, as had become customary, you might join the Herds of fans who fill up my account and get the chapters in advance. OK, one spoiler for you poor people who can't afford the entry fee in the VERY exclusive club:
  14. Bondwriter
    We'll soon find out, since I'm happy to say that your paparazzi will be welcome (as agreed) over here during CJ's European stretch of his trip.
  15. Bondwriter
    I need a new lab coat.
  16. Bondwriter
    Well, everybody cannot accurately, and in two stories in a row, make a lengthy description of a nuclear bomb's triggering. This reminds me of Jean-Patricj Manchette, whose novels I reread a few months ago. The wikipedia page is short, and not very helpful (the 'existentialist', political BS is the work of some American scholar, no doubt...) But by being plot-driven, and mainly showing action, he managed to get quite a lot about the characters. Action doesn't prevent giving info about the characters.
  17. Bondwriter
    Had Depeche Mode been hot and shirtless... Nice find.
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  19. Bondwriter
    I think he's making out with Yuri. This is the other big surprise of this story.
  20. Bondwriter
    OK, I agree with Wildone and Shadowgod. Though you tend to mix up the plural when dealing with nation (the Iranian's instead of the Iranians), but that you've assured me many times you were aware of this and that I got hefty bonuses for catching these, I'd say there's no way you'd paint a sign this big without checking. Hence the above statement is true, and only one person (but a person for whom we should show concern) voted for Graeme and Shadowgod. Nice pedagogical use of a dreadful manipulation.
  21. Bondwriter
    Your first sentence gave me the impression some foul play was up. Your other statement makes me feel slightly uneasy. I did barter my services against a "wonderful beach villa 15 miles from Phoenix". At least, from what you say, it no longer smells fishy. BUT THERE'S ONE AND ONLY KING OF EVIL CLIFFHANGERS. INITIALS: C.J.
  22. Bondwriter
    Yet...
  23. Bondwriter
    Happy Birthday!
  24. Bondwriter
    Hence the Let The Music Play apex? (It's tough to choose among Stanley Kubrick's films for a "best movie ever made". He's got quite a few that can run for the title)
  25. Bondwriter
    Well, keep on making fun of me and my insular friends. We're taking your economy to the pits, while guzzling caviar and getting high on drugs you don't even know the name of...
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