Date: 03/07/17 12:25 pm Title: Advice?
Starling011, I love the way you write!! I'm always waiting for a new chapter. You have such a special gift please keep posting.
Author's Response:
I was never planning on stopping. I was feeling very raw that day and it was definitely a case of internet remorse after I posted. I should have steered clear of the internet in that frame of mind. Still the chapter was done. Posting however I was suddenly pissed. I took it out on the readers.
rnI am very glad you enjoy my writing and stories. I appreciate hearing that. Thanks for taking the time to review. I hope you will continue to drop a line in the future even if only occasionally. I love hearing from all my readers.
Date: 03/07/17 12:23 pm Title: Advice?
Couldn't agree with the rant more
I barely get reviews and if I do, it's mostly negative feedback, but that doesn't stop me from writing because it's one of the things that makes me happy
Author's Response:
Thank you for that. I feel a little bad about the rant but at least I do have some support in my corner about the rant. I appreciate you taking the time to review. I write and post because I enjoy it. I was just feeling a little raw that day. It took a lot to post anyway and I was frustrated.
Date: 03/07/17 04:49 am Title: Advice?
As always, I enjoyed this. Pace was slower, but I think that worked after the last chapter! Quite interesting to see Gordon and Simone's history, I thought that really gave an insight into their behaviour with Bill.
Now, as to your - and Zarlina's - rant. My job - the way I earn money - is by writing. If I threw a tantrum every time I didn't get recognition, I'd very soon be out of the business. In an industry like this, where there are thousands of aspiring writers, it's fundamentally childish to tell your readers off for not stroking your ego (that's a general "you", not a directed at you personally). I get it, it's great to have reviews. But if the reviews are the reason you're writing, you should think about what you're doing and why, because that's just not how this world works. Anyways, that's my take on it. I do get that it's frustrating to feel ignored, and that it takes a great deal of courage to post. I happen to agree with both you and Zarlina, that people should review more, but yelling at the people who are reading is not going to help.
Keep posting, I really enjoy this story!
Author's Response:
I wanted to slow the pace down so I could explore some of the other aspects of single life besides the fun parts which do involve sleeping around in some situations. Gordon with his whole thing came out of nowhere and blind-sighted me but I was so grateful that he had the conversation figured out because I was running on fumes when I wrote that.
rnI am surprised that so many professional writers take time to read amauteurs like myself and Zarlina. It is rather humbling and confusing and nerve wracking. I feel like I have to try harder or something. I don't know. I know it was childish but I was at a very trubulent time in my own emotional stability. I just told my best friend she couldn't move in because my bf didn't like her, I was told my bf's mom (whom I dislike) was coming to crap on stay over the weekend, I found out my favorite manager was quitting and one of my favorite authors was taking a break. I took that out on my readers and you are right it's not approriate. I do apologize for my behavior. I write for the enjoyment I get out of it. It is great stress relief and a wonderful escape when real life is too difficult to deal with.
rnThank you for taking the time to review. I really appreciate all of it. I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 03/07/17 03:29 am Title: Advice?
Why do I have the feeling that keeping these two apart is not going to be easy...
I was not expecting that talk between Bill and his stepdad. I definitely thought he was going to rip him a new one. But that's pretty cool of him to share that history of his marriage with him. I'm sure that's not an easy thing to tell someone, let anyone you're stepson...
Really good chapter, and don't worry about that rant. I still think you're great, if that means anything lol ! Can't wait for the next!
Author's Response:
It has been a battle since the first chapter to remind Tom he is married and to remind Bill he doesn't want to walk into that mess. Still do they listen to me, no of course now. I was orginally planning on Gordon ripping Bill a new one and he turns around and becomes all nice dad. It might have something to do with the song I was listening to at the time. It is called "You'll Always Be My Baby' and is performed by Sara Evans. I was forced to evaluate what kind of parent Gordon would be and this is what came out. I am glad you enjoyed the chapter and are still happy with me despite my rant. One kind review makes up for a hundred silent readers. It means alot to me that you think I'm great. I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 03/07/17 03:22 am Title: Advice?
Loved that chapter
Author's Response:
I am very glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thansk for taking the time to read and review. I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 03/07/17 03:07 am Title: Advice?
Of, I feel sorry for Bill right now. They both did a mistake and they both have trouble, but Tom just pitied himself and talked about his marriage abd wife and daughter.... Like it was everything Bill's doing, like Bill was forcing him to have sex with him... And what about Bill and his feelings?
Author's Response:
I felt very sorry for Bill while writing this story. They did both make a mistake. I think Tom failed to realize how Bill would feel in this situation. In Tom's mind there are very few consequences for Bill right now because Bill is single. I'm hoping Bill speaks up soon but as always my characters are in charge. I just follow along and try not to scream at them for being stupid. Partially because that would involve screaming at my computer and my bf already thinks I'm crazy. Thanks for taking the time to read and review, I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 03/07/17 01:05 am Title: Advice?
So sad!!!! Tom seems checked out from his marriage BUT I feel like Katherine is going to find out and get jealous and drop that she's pregnant. I just have a feeling. I don't know!!!!! Lol. For Bill, I feel horrible. Like he promised he wouldn't be a part of an affair but his lack of better judgement failed. I'm on edge to see how it plays out!!!!
Author's Response:
Tom is definitely not as involved in the marriage as he could be. Katherine has many different options availbale to her. I haven't quite figured out which one she is going to take. Bill however has a very distinctive path I want him to go down. Hopefully he cooperates. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate it.
Date: 03/07/17 12:50 am Title: Advice?
I have to go to work soon, so I just read the rant, and will later that day, the chapter.
You are a wonderful and very talented author. And I hope you will keep enjoing wrting.
Before I becam an author that gets money for her work, I also wrote fanfictions for free. Because I loved it. Because I learnd with it. Because I liked it to write and show people what I wrote. I knew, that People read my storys, no matter if there where two or twenty reviews for a chapter.
I wrote for me and for people reading it, not only for getting reviews.
You know why? Because I'm also every been a reader and also if I write storys, I dont know what to say to a chapter so often. And if I write 'Cool chapter, go on!' it is nothing for the author but a number.
So I hope you dont let you take you down from zarlina and still write and post - as long as it makes you happy because you enjoy writing :) Dont let the commentnumbers get to emportent. It's just a bonus. :)
And as I told you: I would like to try to help you with my connections to get a contract with a puplishinghouse. You are very talented, You have the talent to get money out of this.
Author's Response:
I am grateful you took the rant seperate from the chapter and got back to me so soon. I have had time to regret how brusque I was but I am very upset by this. I appreciate the wonderful reinforcement about my writing abilities. I have been writing since I knew how to rearrange the alphabet into sentences like Hop on Pop. I don't think I will stop anytime soon. I definitely enjoy it. I have learned alot from my time on THFF and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I don't do it for the number of reviews I was feeling a little bit peeved by my favorite author abandoning one of my all time favorite stories. I have long since stopped reading incomplete works on here. I myself am terrible about finishing. Still I figured even if took Zarlina a while she would finish, it is one of the things she promised on her profile. I was feeling disenfraschised by her and by the readers on here who can't or won't take a second to review. You are correct however I appreciate the reviews that actually say something about the chapter than just nice chapter. I do however appreciate each review and I consider them to be a high point of my day. I will take your advice to heart and remember why I started writing in the first place, for me and the characters that live in my head. They deserve to have their stories told even if no one ever sees it. Thank you for that.
rnAs for the publishing thing I am honestly not sure if I have the time right now. Also I am really bad about stuff like that. If they give me like deadlines or expectations I am likely to lose all motivation and inspiration. It has happened before. I would definitely be willing to think about it and talk with someone but I am not sure if it would work. I do however apprecaite that vote of confidence from you and the fact that you obviously like my work enough to stick your neck out for me. I hope you enjoy the chapter.
Date: 02/26/17 03:50 pm Title: More Bad Decisions?
Great chap
Author's Response:
Thanks for the review. I appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 02/26/17 01:51 pm Title: More Bad Decisions?
I liked this chapter, Bill and Georg put the boundaries between them and I'm glad they won't see each other again in a sexual way (or at least for now haha).
Did Georg tries to make Tom jealous or make him realize how attracted by Bill he is when he said they are going on a second date ? I don't know, that was mean and clever at the same time.
I'm surprised that Bill and Tom slept together, that was unexpected at this time and I didn't thought they were going this far, maybe a kiss, or a few but not that they were going to have sex. But I'm not displeased, now it's a new turn in the story.
I don't know if Tom have the balls to divorce from Katherine, even if he's not happy with her. He think at Emily first. I'm curious to see if Tom's gonna tell Katherine what happenned with Bill or if he'll keep the secret. Because all his life take a new dimension now and it's not gonna be easy. But I guess this move is going to make a distance between Bill and Tom.
Bill is what he didn't wanted to be, a home-wrecker. He can blame alcohol, (as much as Tom), but he wanted Tom and for a moment he didn't think about anything except him. And I'm sure he's gonna hate himself for a long time. Maybe he was happy to be with Tom for a night but it's going to be worst than before.
Andreas is a bastard and his text was lame, he deserve that! (Maybe Bill deserve it too now ? Okay, I'm joking haha)
I think Gordon is not happy at all and Bill's gonna be in trouble like a teenager. Bill must be so ashamed to know that Gordon is a witness to a make out session in the back of his car.
I can't wait for the next chapter !!
Author's Response:
I am not entirely sure what is going to happen with Georg and Bill, for now Georg is going to be too busy working to hang out. He may come back later bit for now I think he has served his purpose. Georg was definitely trying to make Tom jealous. I am very glad it came across that way. I am glad despite thinking it is moving too fast that you are not displeased with the new twist in the storyline. We will have to wait and see what happens with Tom and Katherine and Tom and Bill. Bill is definitely going to be some serious soul-searching after this. Andreas is very lame and a bastard. Still I would be pretty pissed to come out and find my ex had egged my car. Gordon is a very interesting character. I actually enjoyed coming up with the talk he has with Bill. You will have to read the chapter to see it. Bill is very upset to know what his step-dad saw. Thanks for taking the time to review. I appreciate it. I hope you will enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 02/25/17 07:53 am Title: More Bad Decisions?
Wow … Okay … what could I say now? … Great chapter. Crazy move. Didnt expected them to end up in bed so soon – an not that way.
Mh … I think Bill will regret what he did and trys to get out of Toms way, and Tom … Tom will hate himself for what he did and still be afraid because of his daugther, but will try to get into something with bill. At least I could imagine its what they are thinking/ doing. I have to admit that I have more pity for Tom as for Bill. Bill is over the end of the relationship. For him all doors are open. But Tom … Em and the marriage are more binding. And I could imagin kathrin being a bitch and trying to hurt him more, even if tom told, that she is really devot when you know how to handle her. The fight shows, that she isn't that easy. Because I think Tom will not have the balls for ending that relationship because of his daughter, I hope kathrine will find out what happened – or maybe even find a new boyfriend and breaking up.
Tom is just a really poor dude that seems at the moment to be damned to have a unhappy life …
Also Bill is a kindergartner and should know that a defect parents relationship is more toxic to a child, as Parents that break up and dont play happy couple while the children notice that something isnt okay.
And he should also tell him, that lying to the own child isn't right. He as kindergartner could see over the years, what is affecting children in what way and knows the best what is good for children.
That Georg and Bill agreed to and things at this point, is a good thing. Even Georg trying to help tom, is good. I just dont understand why he told Tom, that he would meet Bill next week again. Did he hope Tom would get jealous and have some balls to tell them no? Hmm …
And andys sms … this asshole wasn't worth all the years.
Cant wait for the next chapter. :D
And have fun on your boyfriends birthday :)
Author's Response:
Tom and Bill together kind of snuck up on me. They are utterly uncontrollable when they are drunk but hey there it is. I think you are right about Bill and Tom's reactions. I definitely agree, Tom is a tighter spot than Bill and I definitely feel bad for his situation. Tom is all around in a tough place. Bill is keeping out of it because he feels it is not his place. When I worked in the daycares and at the schools I noticed parents in all types of bad situations but I was bound by the limitations of my job. I knew it could hurt the kids but I wasn't allowed to say anything. Georg telling Tom about the date was definitely an attempt to make him jealous. Andreas just continues to be an asshole and I can't say whether or not that will end anytime soon. Thanks for the review. The boyfriend says thanks for the birthday wishes and we had a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy the next chapter.
Date: 02/25/17 06:46 am Title: More Bad Decisions?
Ah, thank you. So I can read the new chapter, yeay :D
The rating – it's good. I just remembered someone changing a storys rating because of some kisses and some touching. Better be careful, then finding a banned story :O
You are right. Feelings makes everything better. But Bill liked everything Georg did so much, that I wasn't sure if there aren't any feelings for Georg.
I never egged and even dont know anyone who did, but I like it at this point of the story. Andy is an asshole, so why not? :D
Author's Response:
I am glad you liked how quickly I updated. I was feeling inspired. I think I will have to change the rating soon just to avoid upsetting anyone but for now I feel it is safe. I sent a message to a mod and she reviewed it for me to make sure I was safe. Thanks for the looking out. Feelings definitely do make everything but I have had a few nights with no feelings and they were delightful. I would have enjoyed the feels more but I had fun all the same. I have never egged but I have drama queens friends who have. It is nicer than bashing someone on fb, at least in my mind. Egg washes off, walls are hard to clean once there are nasty comments on them. Thanks for the review.
Date: 02/25/17 04:27 am Title: More Bad Decisions?
That was....really fast! :D I didn't expect this will happen so soon and in a drunken state. I don't know if I'm happy or not...
Author's Response:
I wanted this relationship to feel a little off. A little hard to follow, too fast and too slow all at the same time. I wanted to psychologically torture them a little. Plus this snuck up on me too, I had no intention of this happening so soon but they got drunk and didn't listen to me. I am sorry if it is causing emotional confusion. I hope you will continue to read and hopefully find an emotional state about them. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it.
Date: 02/25/17 12:00 am Title: More Bad Decisions?
Wow I did not expect that at the end. I'd figure they would've been much to drunk to finish...
In front of his dad though? That's going to make for an awkward and probably angry conversation later!
What if Katherine already knows Tom is into Bill? Wouldn't that be crazy!?! Maybe she won't be upset.
Maybe they could part ways peacefully? Or maybe they don't divorce at all, and just pretend it never happened?
I've read and witnessed tons of relationships like that...
Can't wait for more
Author's Response:
This kind of snuck up on me but I had alot of fun writing it. I forgot honestly that whiskey cramps a stiffy, if I had remembered I might have written it differently. I was unsure of how to write this because on the one hand Bill and Tom would nver drive inotxicated but Bill calling Gordon and continuing on in front of him was a little bit of a stretch. I'm blaming it on the alcohol. We will have to see how Gordon deals with it. If Katherine already knows she is doing a very good job of hiding it, even from me but then again maybe. I have witnessed relationships like that as well. Thanks for the review. I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Date: 02/24/17 11:47 pm Title: More Bad Decisions?
All I can say is wow...like wow! I feel bad for them but I'm happy they did it. Like finally. I pray Kathy doesn't find out. Maybe Georg can cover for Tom at least.
Author's Response:
This was something that kind of snuck up on me but I had alot of fun with it. We will have to wait and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to review. I appreciate it.
Date: 02/24/17 07:11 pm Title: More Bad Decisions?
Great!
Author's Response:
Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate it.
Date: 02/24/17 05:58 pm Title: More Bad Decisions?
Great chapter :) I loved it, and I loved to see Tom freak out :P
Author's Response:
I am so glad you liked it. Tom freaking out was fun to write.
Date: 02/23/17 05:42 am Title: Revenge or Crying?
lmao i cant believe he egged the car. at least he didn't key
Author's Response:
I thought about having him key the car but I thought egging might get him into less hot water. I am glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to review. I hope you will enjoy the next chapter.
Date: 02/22/17 09:52 am Title: Revenge or Crying?
I really like this story. I've seen it in the list of stories for a while now and I've finally gotten the chance to read it and am now caught up. I have enjoyed it so far, very much!
Andreas is a dick and totally deserved the car egging. He deserves more, but good on Bill for at least doing that.
I know some people are probably going to say that Bill has moved too fast with Georg, but I don't think he has. I think he has known his relationship with Andi had been over for a while, he just didn't want to admit it, so if he wants to go and have some fun with someone else, he deserves it. He deserves to be treated with respect and love (yeah I know Georg doesn't love him, but he's treating him better than Andi has in the past however long). I'm glad he's spending time with Georg and that they understand each other. I just hope neither of them get hurt.
Great story! I can't wait for more :)
Author's Response:
I am very glad you liked it. I am so glad you decided to read it and review. I loved writing the egging and I am glad it has been so well recieved. I think it is very good for Bill to have done this. I am glad you noticed that Bill realized that his relationship was over. I think he definitely deserves some fun for a bit. I love the whole thing with Georg. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I hope you will enjoy the next chapter.
Date: 02/22/17 06:23 am Title: Revenge or Crying?
Think Im gonna love Bill and Georgs relationship in the future ^^
Author's Response:
We will have to see what's going to happen there. Thanks for taking the time to read and review.