The Pretender was/is my favorite show. I've never been involved in another fandom. I started writing FF because Jonathan Yip asked me to write a story and woudn't take 'No' for a answer. So I wrote Melons. That's when I discovered how much fun writing fan fic really was! After that I was hooked! I haven't written anything for a long time but who knows! ;) There's always tomorrow.
Update: OK, well 'Tomorrow' came in Sept '06. Had to write something for the 10th year annversay of the Pretender. And I'll be damned! I'm back to writing again.
Reading suggestions: Fire! End of Pursuit are 2 of my best. Retribution if you're feeling dark. Love Is Blind and Writer's Block if you need a laugh.
Centre
Ohhh My! This is very tanalizing and mysterious! Drugs? What drug is Raines slipping into Lyle's system and just how is this going to affect him? Hmmm, sounds very mysterious to me! Soooo.... when can we expect another chapter?
BTW, I am enjoying "100 Ways to Have Fun With a Pretender".
It's a good read and has given me several ideas on how to inspire you to post those chapters more frequently! (big grin, wait! Make that a very big evil grin!) I hope his other book is half as good as this one.
BTW KatieQ, feel free to join in and give Parker a good poke with a sharp pointy stick!
Three days and I shall have some more???? I knew it! I just knew it! You're going to wait until I'm deep in the heart of Texas before you post something and then I have to wait until I fly home to read it. Just for that you don't get any stars. Damnit give me that cattle prod and I'll show you how it works!
I know how to use a cattle prod! Allow me to demonstrate on Jarod *grins* You make it sound like I'm being deliberately mean. If that was the case, then I would wait for you to be on the plane and in the air for about 10 minutes, and then post the next chapter.
*sighs heavily* Perhaps I will take pity, just this once, and post the chapter early. Can you at least wait until Friday???
Reviewer: RaChell SignedDelighted to see you've added 2 new chapters to your story while I was away! Still reading "100 Ways to Have Fun With a Pretender"
So not much time to spend reading Fan Fic. I'll have to get back to you later with more comments.
Not a bad chapter, interesting and sadistic Lyle is up to his old tricks I see. And Parker is her usual self.
But that's it??? I wait and wait and you tease me and then .... you drop one little tweeny tiny chapter in front of me and expect me to be happy?( pulling out the pointy stick and a knife to sharpen it with)
The tweeny tiny chapter will tide you over until Friday... where you'll get another tweeny tiny chapter. *grins*
Thanks for another enjoyable review... you are getting back into the swing of things!
Reviewer: RaChell Signed What's with this posting new chapters only on Friday? Is this a new tradition or something? Am I suppose to sit around all week waiting while you take your sweet time? And don't pull a KatieQ on me either. I don't buy that "It's being beta'd."
Author's Response:
My, my, my. You do get touchy, don't you? *grins* No, it isn't being beta-ed. It has already gone through that process. And noooo, I don't only post on Friday... this just seems to be the second time I had to post on a Friday and had a headache preventing it. Next chapter is on Monday, that's if you can survive that long *wicked smile*
You have a new chap now... so you can put away the pointy stick.
You could take someone's eye out with it!
Well you took your sweet time but I'll admit, it was excellant! Love the so accurate description you give of Miss Parker .... that's our girl alright!
Great Sydney and yes, you can even see Broots as he quakes from Miss Parker's request. Nicely done but then I expect nothing less from you. Now back to work on the next chapter or I'll pull out that pointy stick and give you a poke.
Here Gena, have one of mine! You know, some times it takes a good poke with a sharp stick aka as "the Magic Stick of Motivation" to motivate this writer. (big grin as RaChell hands Gena a sharp pointy stick and runs away!)
Author's Response: You're being naughty RaChell... sicking other people onto me to force me to post a new chapter. You get marks for trying though. I am curious to find out if you can still poke me with the stick after I burn it... well, whatever remains of the stick *wicked smirk*
Ohhhh, this is getting good! Great Lyle/Parker interaction. Gotta love Miss Parker when she gets in that "Raines is responsible' mode.
Nicely done but then would I have expected anything less of you? Of Course Not! Sooo when is the next chapter? If it's going to be a while then I need to contact Gena and get my sharp pointy stick of motivation back from her. (wicked smile while throwing rose petals and chocolates at your feet.)
Oh wait a minute here! I just read your response to my last review! So you want to burn my sharp pointy stick do you! (frowns and places hands on hips) Well just remember, sharp pointy sticks are a renewal resource and can be aquired most any place. And other then a tad of attention now and then from a sharp knife, need little up keep.
There is much I wanna do with this story, so you can rest assured that I will be keeping you entertained. Until I have no more chapters up my sleeve, and then you will just have to wait until I write some more.
Patience isn't one of your strong points, is it? You will get another chapter on Thursday.
I think you can survive until then, but I could be wrong.
Yes, I would like to burn your stick. You can take an eye out with that thing! Sticks might be
easily replaced, but nothing will beat a nice sharp knife. If you need a knife to make a new
stick, you can always borrow Lyle's. If you ignore the blood on the blade. And the handle is a
little slippery *sweet smile*
Very good! You've really out done yourself with this one! (throwing roses and chocolates at author) Of course as I've said before I expect nothing less from you. And I Love the twisted Raines getting his due for once. (Opps! Sorry about hitting you in the head with that buttercream chocolate.)
I am curious tho', did I miss something re: Lyle? I thought that twisted plot was a Raines' own private dose of hell. (Hey, you know those chocolates really bounce when they hit your head! This could be fun! Throwing more chocolates!)
You could take an eye out throwing those chocolates. One of them was really hard, I bet it had nuts in it!! *pulls on motorbike helmet, snaps down visor, grinning* Gimme your best shot!
No, you haven't missed anything... Lyle's little problem is Raines' dose of hell. Side-effects are fuuuuun!
Reviewer: RaChell Signed Hmm, nuts huh? Those chocolates had nuts in them? And here I thought it was a box of soft centered chocolates! Are you sure? (smirks)
Oh, so Raines' little dose of hell has fun side effects? (shakes head and wonders if the author of this story has been in the Centre too long) Well I'll have to be convinced about that! You can hear me with that motorbike helmet on can't you? (taps on visor with sharp pointy stick before running away)
Oh and I want to know, how much did you pay Sarah to say all those nice things??? (throws another chocolate)
Renewal wing? Oh, but you are so much fun, why would I want to go to the renewal wing? (winks and tosses a rose)
I suppose now you'll complain about the thorns in the roses! (snickers) As for Sarah, I'll have to remember that. In fact I'd better be getting a e-mail re: my next project back from her soon. (Oh lookie! I can see myself reflected in your visor! I think I'll make some faces)
No, no complaints about thorns on roses.
But you are aware that if you start making faces in my visor, I can poke you in the chest with a pointy stick??? Just thought I'd mention that you're leaving yourself open to all sorts of attacks *grins*
Reviewer: RaChell Signed Well this is quite a change! I wasn't prepared for this ... and it is very vividly done. It seems your Muse has a dark side to her (or him)
Well, at least you kept your promise of delivering another chapter so I guess I'll have to keep my sharp pointy stick for KatieQ who has fallen behind in updating her 2 stories.
BTW, nicely done even if it's a bit bloodly.
My musing has a very dark side to him *grins* Maiming and mutilating people is fun.
I'm glad you liked it, and now you're putting the stick away, I can relax a little.
But not much, cos I am still having trouble with Sydney. Next chappie will be up when I can kickstart my musing to focus on Freud.
Hmmm, Kat, what do you think of this?
You ganging up on me girls? *clicks tongue* Not nice...
You better watch yourself RaChell, or I might just intentionally do something to mess up your Sleepyhead (as apposed to it happening without me meaning to, like it normally does)
And Kat, *scowls*... Behave yourself, or I just might read and review more of your stories. Eventually Muse will get so excited you'll have no time to do anything but write. What do you think about that!
Doesn't it sound like Sarah is threating us?! Better watch it girl or you'll end up in a story and I doubt Jarod will be there to rescue you since Jacs seems to be keeping him to herself these days! (RaChell rubs hands together and smiles as she remembers Lyle's best seller ... 101 Ways to Have Fun With A Pretender)
Yes, it does sound like Sarah is threatening us. But she doesn't mean it. She hasn't graduated up from her foam pointy stick yet, she can't do much damage with it *winks* Just to be sure, you read up on Lyle's best-seller and I will consult with the Master himself *wicked grin*
Let Jacs keep Jarod.... we have Lyle!!!!!! *evil laugh*
Reviewer: RaChell Signed Nice! Intense and at least you gave us some details re: the chapter before so now it is coming along nicely!
Now don't feel this entitles you to slack off. I'm sharpening my pointy stick for KatieQ but could just as easily use it on you. (wink, wink and throwing chocolate dipped strawberries at your feet!)
Ohhh, you don't like my attempts at suspense??? I'm hurt.
I'm slackening off because Sydney isn't playing nice. If you wanna stab someone with that pointy stick, stab Sydney and maybe then he will play along. He is the reason for the hold up.
Thank you for yet another review... feeding my musing, and my ego with your constant flattery.
WooHoo! (doing hand stands and back flips) It's about time! See, all that poking with sharp pointy sticks does work. (big grin!)
OK, very nice, Sydney for all his problems did mold into a very interesting (and very in character too I must add) pivotal main character for this chapter. Well done!
Must say I agree with Sarah, Angelo came across very well, very intense and I like it. Miss Parker couldn't have been more in character had she stepped off the TV screen and into your fic.
Kainda is getting interesting, I love the hint of who her parents might be. Looking forward to seeing where you take that.
OK, now that I've given you and your Muse your rcihly deserved praise, how long do we have to wait until the next chapter? You know, this one took forever for you to post. If we have to wait this long again, I might have to resort to something besides the pointy stick. Hope you like your pretty shinny bike in PINK????
Death wish? Who me???? But if you say we'll have another chapter on Friday, I'll put away my pointy stick and be a good girl. Hard to do I know. (big evil grin!)
But if there isn't a chapter on Friday, just be prepared to ride around on a pale pink bike! You know I only threaten writers I like. (wink, wink)
I'm taking your charming threat on board... don't want to be riding around on a pink bike *screws up face* You will get your chapter on Friday, no be a good girl and back away with that pot of pink paint.
I'm curious... if you threaten writers you like, what do you do to those you don't like???
Reviewer: RaChell SignedNice musing on Miss Parker's part re: Kainda and Sydney's role. Very good indeed! Looking forward to a more 'meaty' chapter. (grin)
See? I can be good and give a normal review.
Normal review... oh, meanie. And I do so enjoy your amusing and humorous reviews where you threaten to poke me, or give my bike a face-lift. But a review is a review *grins* THANK YOU!!
Meaty? Meaty is coming...
Reviewer: RaChell Signed A first rate chapter, very nice indeed! Really enjoyed a longer chapter and the small insight into the relationship between Cox, Kamau and Kainda. I do suspect there is more to Cox then you're letting on.
Have fun and enjoy your vacation! Maybe you'll come back with a inspired Muse. So for now I'll put the sharp pointy stick away.
This jkust gets better with each chapter. I'm curious to see just how far you or how much you will let us speculate on whose child Kianda is.
Author's Response: All good things come to those who wait. Answers will be revealed as the story progresses.... I wouldn't be so mean as to leave you guys hanging *winks*
Nice interaction between Cox and Kainda, their bond was a bit unexpected and threw me off guard.
Interesting! How intriquing that Lyle has no interest in Kainda when Parker is almost obessed with her .
Author's Response:
Hee hee, Lyle hasn't seen Kainda yet. He can't join Parker on her snooping/obsession until he has seen her.
Thanks for another review... I was beginning to wonder where you had gone!
Reviewer: RaChell Signed Author's Response: Hee hee, Lyle hasn't seen Kainda yet. He can't join Parker on her snooping/obsession until he has seen her. Thanks for another review... I was beginning to wonder where you had gone!
Hmmm, very interesting reply Parker! So does this mean that Lyle maybe involved in the future? Yes, I know, you're not telling. Darn! Darn! Darn!
As for my absence it's due to stressing out over my dance hobby. You know you're a Pretender fan when you can't find your instructional dance dvds, music or costumes but know excatly where your Pretender DVDs are ... right next to the TV!
Nice! The story has really taken a unexpected twist and I'm looking forward to more! And yes RL has been kicking my ass! How did you guess????
Author's Response: *grins* Glad you like how its going! This thing has taken on a life of its own, I haven't a clue where its going, I'm just along for the ride.
The silence on Missing Pieces and in email, oh and on the news that you've got nasty ass bush fires. You know, little things. Hopefully RL gets its act in order soon.
Nice, very nice! I think this is one of the best chapters yet! (meaning of course I won't poke you with the sharp pointy stick for at least another week.)
Author's Response: LOL. You mean I get a whole week without you demanding more chapters? Oh, I'm honored!! I will make use of the time, and get some more chappies written so you won't have to wait a looong time for extra chappies to sink your teeth into. *smirks*
OK Sarah, who said you could pilfer my chocolates that I throw at the feet of Muses who have done excellant jobs? (tapping foot) BTW nice going Kat, sorry it took me so long (2 chapters!) to catch up.
Author's Response: I'm away for a week with storms forcing me offline, and you two start squabbling over chocolates??? How about you split them down the middle, and you both throw chocolates at my musing (who is screaming to write something)
No sweat RaChell... I'm glad to see you haven't forgotten about my little story (which seems to be taking on a mind of its own *smirks*) Looking forward to more reviews when I post the next chap.