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There's no doubt that, while writing a story all the way through is challenging in itself, that there is also a great deal of planning that goes into every word that you read. Characters have to be created, dialogue has to be written, a theme and plot has to be ironed out, details and interesting events have to be prepared...it can be a real undertaking for any author. And most of it takes place before the first word is even written. However, occassionally, it's enough to get the basic concept worked out and begin the story before planning it out completely. The story can then pretty much write itself, and guide an author to an ending all on its own. Often revealing itself little by little until the story is told. The question this week is...can you, as a reader, tell the difference when you see it? Do stories that were planned out beforehand feel 'structured' and locked in to a certain confined pattern? Do stories that are 'made up as they go along' feel airy and unfocused? Whether the author is forcing his story in a certain way, or is constantly searching for a direction to take the plot, can you feel it when you read, and does it bother you? Which way would you rather have it done? Let us know!

There are some times when we're reading stories, and our minds naturally try to predict or anticipate what's going to happen next. And occassionally, we'll get these amazing story ideas from the plot points and clues we've been given so far....and it seems to be building up....and then.... ....Nothing. Aaaarrrgh! You might think, "Shit! Why didn't the author pick up on THIS??? It would have been so COOL if they went THIS way with the story instead of the way they went!" It can be a real disappointment to get yourself all built up for some major event that just....never happens. Then again, that's why folks write their own stories. What do you think about authors that miss huge opportunities in their storylines to take their story or series to the next level? Does it 'ruin' things for you as a reader? Do you communicate with the author to maybe point out what ideas they might be overlooking? Is that helpful or disruptive? It's rare that everyone comes to the same conclusion when reading the same story. So how do we avoid missing something that could potentially take a story from good to great? Let us know!

They may sometimes seem short, or may appear extremely simple and uncomplicated in their plot...but there's something about knowing that the story you're currently reading is 'true' that carry's a powerful attachment with it sometimes. Maybe it's all a mind trick that makes your visualization of the story work, but I've talked to a lot of people who are turned on much MORE by true stories than fictionalized ones. Even when the story is nothing more than a sleepover where one boy says, "Can I suck you?" and the other one says, "Sure." Hehehe, what can I say? It happens. Daily, in fact. What is your take on 'true' stories? Do they do something 'extra' for you, knowing that the events really happened (supposedly)? Or would you rather have a well crafted fantasy instead? And if you told a true story of your own, do you think other people would enjoy it? Let us know!

Thanks so much you guys! ((Hugs)) I'm happy that you enjoyed the new chapter! And believe me when I say that this is just the beginning to a whole new set of issues in this story. And "Kiss Of An Angel" will beginto drift off into other issues as well, as Tyler and Ariel become more and more intimate with one another. It'll be fun! And I hope you guys will enjoy it! Thanks! I'll seezya soon! Ps- In real life....Ariel's ass was way better! Hands down! ::Giggles::

Another thing that I sometimes have to think about when I'm writing is the difference between writing the word "onto" or "on to". For example, is it... "He jumped onto the table!" or "He jumped on to the table!" What is the rule when using this particular phrase? Does anybody know the correct usage? Let me know! I'm always trying to learn the right way to do this, even if I decide to use the 'wrong' way once in a while on purpose! Hehehe!

The Shack is readying it's next shipment of stories to ring in the month of January, and start 2008 off right! You won't want miss a single second of it, because it's sure to be full of surprises! So don't waste another minute! Sign up for the new "Shack Mailing List" to get info on all of the new stuff coming your way!!! Stories, polls, Speak Weeks, Spinoffs, The Blood Bank, Contests, and just random silliness as usual! Just head on over to... http://shackoutback.net/phpmail/?p=subscribe And join the rest of us! It only takes a few seconds, and you won't besorry! Seezya in the funny papers, doll!

One of the things that I love about some of the stories I've read in the past, is the sudden surprise of the plot taking a completely unpredictable turn. Whether it be for the worst or the best, these twists and turns in a storyline can really make for an exciting read. It's something that I try to put in my own stories as well when I can manage it. But, while the idea of surprises in a story are fun to think about...they can be very diffiult to pull off sometimes. First of all, the said 'twist' can't just come completely out of left field, or it might come off as confusing. There has to be some kind of set up that leads the reader to a certain point where you can 'pull the rug' from under them. However...the set up has to be subtle enough to make the pay off somewhat unexpected. Otherwise, most readers will see it coming a mile away. This week's question is, how does an author go about creating an unpredictable storyline? Even without the big shocks or giant twists, how can someone write a 'boy meets boy' story without it following the same formula as the billions of stories that came before it? And, if you can, give us an example of an unpredictable plot point that you truly enjoyed. (Online stories, books, movies, tv series, whatever.)

Just a question that has been running through my mind while writing lately. It was brought up before on the Shack Library, and I thought I'd ask you guys your opinion on it. When you're writing it in a sentence, do you guys say "All of the sudden" or "All of a sudden"? Is it 'THE' or 'A'? I've literally read some of my sentences outloud to see which one sounds more natural, but it could literally go either way. And it bugs me when I use it now, hehehe, because I don't want to use it wrong. So what is the consensus here? Which one do you guys think sounds morenatural?

The one thing that makes a lot of these online stories so fun to read is the fact that they're usually incredibly 'personal' to the author. They often tap into distant memories, hidden fantasies, tragic experiences, feelings of first love...the kind of life experiences that we can all relate to in one way or the other. And that creates a strong emotional attachment between the author and the story...which in turn creates a strong attachment between the READER and the story. But, there are times when the author may have something important to say, or a point that he wants to make, and it might be such a strong attachment that a 'statement' can very easily turn into a 'rant', and for a reader that can be a turn-off. If only I could get a dollar for every long winded rant that I read over and had to take out of a story (sometimes cancelling the story altogether and never letting it be seen), I would have been able to buy my own island by now! Hehehe! Yes, that almighty soapbox can be hard to resist sometimes. And most people can tell when you're on one, so it's hard to slide that one past 'em. The question this week is...do you find yourself backing away from an author or a story that seems to be 'preaching' to you in it's message? Does the idea of an author driving home an opinion with a certain level of 'righteousness' turn you off of a story? Or is it a virtue that should be crafted and used to the advantage of the author? Maybe a stronger message is needed, even it seems a bit blatant. Who knows? What are your thoughts? Let us know!

While cruising through the huge variety of stories online, chances are that you will inevitably come across some that deal with a subject matter that is, to put it lightly....'disturbing'. It's not meant to be a horror movie, or something just done for 'shock value'...it's someone's expression. Either from personal experience, or based on a situation that they feel needs to be talked about. So it can be a hard story to write, and a hard story to read. It can be a difficult balance to keep, trying to take something so terrible and make it so someone will want to read through it, hoping for a better outcome. These issues can range from heartbreak, rejection, public humiliation, and depression...to themes like rape, abuse, death of a parent or loved one, and suicide. It's not a path that can be navigated easily. This week's question is...how does an author find a way to meet the challenge of dealing with difficult subjects? You don't want to turn a reader off, or make the story so dismal that it becomes unenjoyable, but you do want to present it with a certain level of realism, right? So where is that balance? How do you keep the story going when the issues involved are so incredibly miserable? Also, have you read any stories that you think might have gotten the balance wrong? Where it was so depressing that you just didn't want to read any further? No need to name the story, just tell us what made you back away from it altogether. What was it that caused you to throw up your hands and say, "Ok! That's enough! I'm done torturing myself with this story"? Let us know!

It would be an outright lie to say that I could honestly and truthfully write the stories I do from a teenager's point of view in this day in age. I just don't know it if would ever be possible for me to do that. It's a reality and a challenge that I simply have to face with every word that I write. Why, you ask? It's simple, I'm not a teenager anymore. The stories I write may have many 'themes' and situations that can RELATE to today's teenagers, and I believe you guys (under eighteen) have definitely gotten the idea of what I'm trying to do. But there's a definite gap there. For example, I look back at some of my own work, and mention teens meeting up at an arcade. Hehehe, anyone going to an arcade THESE days (now that home systems rival what you can find anywhere else) will tell you that it's not the teen mecca that it used to be when I was growing up. When I was in high school, everybody didn't HAVE a private cell phone, there WERE no MySpace pages, and even a 'suggested' gay characer in a movie or on tv was something to be laughed at or despised. Times are different now. And when today's teenagers turn 30, the next generation will be drastically different as well. So...this week's question is...is it possible to write a teenage love story from a teenager's point of view, and have it resonate as strongly as an author would want it to? Is the generation gap too wide to cross? How can anyone expect to make a story timeless if everything changes every five years? Whatever your thoughts are on the changing times, how can an author keep up and truly bring some old feelings and memories to a younger audience? Let us know!

Have you ever been reading a story, and been completely into it...you love the characters, you're intrigued by the plot, you're feeling the emotions...and then..the author does something that just THROWS you out of the moment? I mean, one second you're reading and enjoying yourself, and the whole things just 'derails' at some point, and you just can't get that original feeling or interest back. The mood, for you at least, has been ruined. What happened? Where did the author go wrong? How did they lose you? The question this week is, what pulls you out of a story? What elements in the writing or storyline cause you to totally disengage from whatever emotions you had invested in it? Is it huge inconsistencies in the story? Is it spelling and mechanics? Is it giant plot twists that change the whole direction of a story without warning? Maybe it's the addition of something 'kinky' that you weren't expecting? Whatever it is, let us know what you think! What should writers avoid if they want to keep they're audience locked in? Writers and readers have to build a certain level of 'trust' with every story. So if you take them on a ride, you've gotta avoid slamming them into a brick wall.

A lot of times...I'm sure that it's more times than not...you guys have to do some searching through a lot of stories online to find one that you're willing to invest some time and emotion in. With hundreds of possibilities staring you in the face, you've got to find a story that's going to satisfy whatever urges you're looking to please at that particular moment. Right? So while sifting through stories, a few titles might catch your eye, and you might start reading the first few paragraphs. Just to see if you can get a 'feel' for what kind of story this is going to be. And based on what you see...you'll either continue on to see where the story takes you, or you'll back out and look elsewhere for something that's more to your 'taste'. The question this week.....what is it about the beginning (or skimming) of a story that let's you know that it might have good potential of being something you'll enjoy? Do you skim over it and look for something to catch your eye? Is it the language and descriptions used by the author? Is it the instant set up? Is it the form used by the writer? Is it the 'look' of the characters, or the dialogue? When you lightly skim over a brand new story to see if you'd like to read the whole thing....what is it that catches your attention and says 'yes' to you? And...if you've got a chance...let us know what instantly turns you OFF as well, and tells you, "I don't want to waste my time reading another line of this stuff?" There's gotta be an easy 'make of break' line for you guys that tells you to either follow the trail of bread crumbs laid out for you, or to go searching elsewhere. What is it?

Anybody who has ever read one of these stories, I'm assuming, has always had at least a TINY urge to write one of their own! I mean, there isn't a single one of us who doesn't have a story of some sort to tell about a boy/girl that we were head over heels in love with at one time or another! Somebody who we wanted more than anything! This is our chance to not only relive what happened, but a perfect opportunity to give it the fantasy ending we always wanted! So why NOT? How awesome would that be? But, it isn't as easy as just 'having a story to tell'. There's a method and a process involved in creating the fantasy and putting it down for other people to read it. That's not to say that they can't do it. I've had MANY people tell me that they can't write worth a lick, and yet, they tell me about a boy they loved in an email, and don't realize that what they just did was...in fact...write me a story. With a few more details and different character names, they'd be doing exactly what I do everyday. So if any of you think you can't do it...um...you're LYING! Hehehe! The question this week is, how does someone get started on their first story, if they decide to write one? Where should they look for inspiration? What steps should they take to get their thoughts in order? Whatever help or advice you guys have, let us know? How does somebody get that lifelong infatuation and romantic memories out of their heart and onto the page? (Or screen, as the case may be.)

To be honest, my very FIRST celebrity crush ever...when I was really realy young, was Ike Eisenmann! He was 'Tony' in the Disney movie"Escape To Witch Mountain". I mean, I ust remember being completely fascinated by him in every possible way. He was cool, and he was cute, and he had magic powers! I remember literally wanting to kiss him and not understanding why. I just did. Later on, I remember having crushes on Ricky Schroeder when he was on "Silver Spoons", and Fred Savage, and Cory Haim in "Lost Boys", and I had a short infatuation with "Doogie Howser" too. (And Neil Patrick Harris turned out to be gay. Go figure) Oh yeah, and Chad Allen, of course! AND....(Hehehe, there are a lot, aren't there?)...if you guys never saw Stephen Dorff back when he was a teeny bopper actor, go find pics online! He was HOT!!! SUPER HOT!!! Ok, ok....I'll stop....for now!

So two boys meet, they get together, and they have lots of loving sex together for the rest of their lives! The end. Close curtain. Welcome applause. Naturally, as there are more stories out there than we can count, it would be pretty hard to imagine that we couldn't find a wealth of similarities in the many storylines that come along. With the standard concept of 'boy meets boy', how many millions of variations can there be, right? But there are SOME overused situations that have been forced into so many stories that they have become cliche. The beautiful boy who moves into the house next door. The conveniently gay college roomate. The sexy sleepover. The...'ahem'....'new kid in school', hehehe! We've seen it a million times, and it can be hard to really dodge those situations when trying to come up with something original. What story cliches are you especially tired of seeing over and over again? And how can an author find new and inventive ways of getting the 'boy to meet boy' without treading on the same old territory again? Let us know!

They say that a true experience of Hell on Earth is damnation through writer's block! It doesn't matter how creative an author is, it's going to hit them eventually. It's a natural, albeit frustrating, part of the creative process. Hate it or love it. But, these rough patches can sometimes last for long periods of time. Hours, days, weeks...YEARS for some! And the longer you're away from a story, the harder it is to get that particular rhythm back the way it was. So...should writer's force themselves to write THROUGH the writer's block? Should they push forward and keep going, even though their muse seems to be on vacation? Would that strain the story? Would you be able to notice the difference...seeing a story that was written by someone with nothing to say? Or should an author wait it out, no matter how long it takes? Any art is going to be more potent when the creator's heart is truly in it. But if you leave it for too long, you risk the chance of never getting that flow back ever again. Does waiting out the drought kill the inspiration? Whatever your thoughts are, let us know!

I want to say that I really loved the discussion you guys had on this! I can definitely see what you're saying on both sides of the equation, and it's something I'm sure every artist deals with at one time or another. Some artists work to understand, other artists work to be understood by others. Some artists work to express, other artists work to share that expression. I guess it all depends. Now, I've been writing stories online for almost ten years now (Geez! Has it been THAT long???), and I've been happy to share it all without profiting from it. Well...not financially, anyway. I definitely pull in a heavy profit from emails, love, and support, alone. But....would I want to change the way I write in order to actually be a published author and reach a much larger audience that could benefit from anything I have to say? Yes, I would. Now, before I explain that, let me say that everything I've written online so far, whether I'm totally 'happy' with it or not (I'm an unmercifully harsh self critic!), is exactly how i should be. I planned it out that way, wrote that way, and was often putting my true emotions into every word, depending on what I was going through at that particular time in my life. Would I change THOSE stories to get published? No. If a 100 million dollar check came over my desk for rights to publish and make a movie of "GFD"...I would LOVE It!!! Until they asked me to make all the changes one of you mentioned above. One gay couple? Justin is straight? No club scenes? No drinking? No parental abuse? No sex? No kids under 18? I wouldn't mind editing things down for time or to keep a story moving. I wouldn't mind cleaning up the language. I would even go so far as to maybe stick to the 'one gay couple' rule, if I had to. But "Gone From Daylight" is a story ABOUT being gay. About being outcast, and different, and unable to choose what you are. Hidden between the lines of that story is my entire life. Everything that I put into that epic has a meaning and a purpose, and if hey asked me to change so much that it would destroy the integrity of the story, then the answer is hell no. The message is much more important. I'd rather give the story away for free and change 'lives' than change the 'story' and give it away for money. That would be a waste. I'd be filthy rich, but I'd regret doing it. However...the queston is...would I change my 'style' in order to get published. And I would. If they wanted an entirely NEW saga to market and publish and make movies out of, I could definitely deliver one. I could write straight characters, keep them above the age of 18, keep the sex down to a minimum (if I add it at all), and create something that would be a lot more 'market friendly', I'd do it in a heartbeat. But drastically changing something that I poured my heart and soul into, just to make it accessible to an audience that would just as well spit in my face if they knew what the story was really about? Screw them. If they wanna be 'fed' a formula, I can do that for cash. Hehehe, but the truest words I ever put down on paper are staying just the way they are. End of story.

Good points made all around. Thanks, you guys! What do I find attractive? Honestly, I think I only use descriptions in a story to have a basic idea of who someone is. I usually piece them together mentally from images of people from my life that I found attractive in the past. So no matter what someone writes, I'm usually putting my own face on them anyway, according to how they act and react to what's going on. There have even been times when I've been writing my own characters where my personal image of what they looked like changed as the character changed. And I'll have to go back to 'reset' the image I started with in my head just to keep the story consistent. So, I already have an idea in my head of what a shy guy looks like, or the cute best friend, or the high school bully, or the seductive adonis. The author's descriptions usually just fill in a few interchangeable details. As you guys mentioned, less is more. A few basics are needed, of course. But leaving the rest to the mind of your reader can truly create a connection between their own vision of beauty and the characters you're writing about. It can be really powerful, I think. There are a few big series on the Shack right now, where I've never described the main character at all. And no one's ever asked. That's beautiful in itself. Now....can I enjoy a story where I DON'T find the main love interest sexy? That's kinda hard to say. I do believe that a well written story is enjoyable no matter what. Because, more often than not, the main character is so in love and overwhelmed by the object of his desires, that I fall right in line with it. But if the story ISN'T as well written, and the infatuation isn't there (i.e....a sex story), then it can be a turn off. Especially if it's mentioned over and over again. I would love a well written series about someone who is in love with a hairy guy, and I would definitely see the attraction. But if it's a jack off story about two guys who meet in a bathroom, and call each other 'faggot', and every third line is, "Oh man, he's so hairy, I love it!"...then....no. I don't really get into it. Because without personality, all that's left is the physical description. And that can be much more limited when you're dealing with people's idea of 'hot', you know? That's my two cents! Moving on!

Hehehe, first, thanks SO much for the comment about "Eddie And Me"! ::Giggles:: Dude, you have NO idea how frustrating it was to type that story out three or four times in a row! I lost the entire story a COUPLE of times, and had to start completely from scratch! I guarantee you, the first draft was much much better! Besides, Eddie Furlong, up through "Brainscan"? Sighhhh..... Ok, that aside.....fanfics. You know, I do occassionally appreciate a story where the characters, looks, voices, and personalities are already defined in my mind. I, personally think Daniel Radcliffe is cute, and it makes for a really strong mental image when someone puts him in an erotic story. The biggest PROBLEM with fanfics, however, is very clear. What if you're NOT a fan of the person the fic is about? What if you don't want to see them in an erotic story, or 'any' kind of story for that matter? What if you don't know who they are? What if you like the person or character, and the author gets their facts and personality all wrong? I think that's a huge part of the reason that I don't read them anymore. There was a time when all the celebrity fanfics were about guys that I WANTED to see in a fanfic. Taylor Hanson? Sure! Aaron Carter? Hell yeah! JTT? You bet? Brad Renfro? I'm there! But nowadays....::Shrugs::. It's not the same. I'd love to see a Max Theriot, Shia Labeouf, Alex Pettyfer, Nicholas Hoult, story pop up somewhere. But a lot of young Hollywood seems to be missing in those stories these days. And I realized that without the attraction, those stories just don't do it for me at all. Were did everybody's celebrity attention go to? It's gone, hehehe! (With the exception of the extremely 'cultish' devotion to all things "High School Musical") Also, I definitely agree with the points made about fans of certain series being obsessive and picky! It would be beyond challenging to create something new in a series that has such a huge cult following. I would still love to do a "Star Wars" fanfic, as I have a lot of ideas on how to make a really good one (IMO), but I also made sure to run ideas by online friends who are 'Star Wars' experts...to make sure that my ideas would actually work. Many of the ideas that I had would have to go, because they're not in line with the way things go in that universe, and folks are gonna pick up on that right away. But, perhaps one day. It's an idea that I think would really be awesome if I could pull it off. But I'm a 'movie buff', not a book/sci-fi convention/graphic novel/online gamer/trading card/sfx creator. I've got LOADS to learn first! Thanks for the feedback folks!

Thanks you guys! Honestly, Billy's going to be going through a lot of tough decisions in the near future! Hehehe, if he could read this and see how much you support him, he'd be honored. There was a break in updates on the Shack for the last week or so, while I'm getting things running ahead of schedule. But I actually went above and beyond what I was expecting in terms of getting things running again quickly! So it's all looking up from here! So Monday, things will be moving regularly again, and "Billy" is going back to his usual Wednesday 'time slot'. YOU guys better help me keep an eye on that boy! Also...."Billy Chase" will FINALLY be making his very first appearance on the Nifty archive this coming week! With re-edited chapters being posted every Tuesday and Thursday in the High School section! So, if you're looking to watch some old 're-runs' for nostalgia sake, they'll be there soon! Cool? As for the age thing...I don't know, it can be difficult to balance it out sometimes. On one hand, I definitely want him to be a teenager, with some doubt, some fear, some inexperience, curiousity, and some rather foolish mistakes. On the other hand, though, I never want him to appear too naive or stupid. One thing that I know for a fact, and have rediscovered even more through talking with MANY teens online through the site...is that they are FAR from being stupid. Even further from being clueless. I mean, I wasn't when I was 14 years old, and the teens today seem to be light years ahead of where I was at that age. I think it would be insulting to them if I dumbed Billy down to make him appear younger, you know? It's hard to explain. But a lot of BIlly's teen audience really identify with him as is. So I'll leave it alone. Hehehe, the real question is... ....Is Billy really mature for his age, or is the author just hoplessly IMMATURE for his age? Hmmmmm.....

Out of all the erotic stories written online, attraction plays a very major part in the overall effect that the story has on its readers. And since beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, you may find some familiar 'ideas' of what is beautiful, but they won't all be 100% alike. Maybe you like your boys tall, maybe you like them strong, maybe you like them effeminate, or a bad boy, shy, or sexually aggressive, long hair, short hair, blonds and brunetts. Some want the adonis, some want the boy next door, some want the sweet best friend, and some want the standoffish loner who presents a challenge. The variations are endless. The question this week (A two-part question) is...what is it in these stories that you personally find attractive? What presents to you a boy that you could instantly fall in love with and want to keep reading? Is it the descriptions given and the way they're delivered? Is it the nature of a character, through dialogue and actions throughout the story? What creates a truly beautiful character for you to imagine while reading? AND...if you were reading a extremely well written story, but didn't share their vision of beauty, would you still be able to 'enjoy' it? Say the love interest just wasn't your cup of tea at ALL. What if you just don't LIKE hairy guys, or anyone overweight, or braces, or skaterboys, or guys who were too pretty, or guys with big muscles and ripped abs? Would that actually take you out of the story being told, even if it was a good one? Let us know what you think!

There are both advantages and disadvantages to writing a fanfic, even if it's a really GOOD fanfic. Stories about celebrities and movie/tv characters can be tricky to pull off, but if you do it right, it can be amazing! To this day, I still think that what Jaxsper Finn did with his Hanson trilogy is one of the best fanfics I've ever read. But what are your thoughts about these stories? Do they interest you? Do you read them often? Do you want to see your celebrity crushes sprawled out in someone elses fantasy? Which ones would you LIKE to see in a fanfic? Like I said, there are advantages and disadvantages to writing one, and it takes time, effort, and most times a little research, to get a great celeb series going. But if you know of any good ones, let us know!

I would imagine, that a huge percentage of authors out there, would absolutely LOVE to be given the chance, the opportunity, to actually see their heartfelt words put into print, where people all around the globe could read them! I mean, that has got to be a huge rush for any artist. To be seen, and interpreted, and accepted, and understood. It would be for me. It's the greatest joy I have in writing all the stuff I do. But the 'business' end of the equation isn't always as liberating as it appears to be. There are deadlines to be met, audiences to target, problems to avoid. Sometimes, taking 'poetry' and trying to break it down into the language of exact 'mathematics' can cause more frustration than pleasure. It's a matter of thinking from two completely different sides of the brain. Art doesn't follow logic and formula and structure. And business doesn't understand freedom, unpredictability, or taking risks by trying something different. The two sides clash every time. The question is...could you compromise what you write and how you write it, in order to get pulished? This could be the beginning of something grand. A few compromises here and there, and eventually, you'll get the freedom to do exactly what you want to do. You'll get the message out there, and the love and respect you deserve as a artist. But...what if those changes conflict with everything you're trying to do? What if your favorite scenes get cut, if the character ages have to change, if certain situations are altered to become more 'marketable' to the public? What if what they're asking you to change is so far in the other direction, that you can't let your true feelings flow out onto the page like you want to? Whatever your choice, let us know what you think? And if you're a reader, would you want your favorite author to change their story just to get published? Or are you against it? Give us your thoughts!

Hehehe, why THANK YOU! It makes me smile to see that you guys are anxious to see where this goes next! Because...things can get pretty twisted in Billy's world! ::Wicked Grin::