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nmcil
I like the idea of readers "recommends for featured story" and I would like to suggest that it would be great to have at least one of the earliest works be included in "featured stories" - it's a good way to bring attention to some of those classic earlier works and writers.
September 23, 2014 01:34am
I like the idea of readers "recommends for featured story" and I would like to suggest that it would be great to have at least one of the earliest works be included in "featured stories" - it's a good way to bring attention to some of those classic earlier works and writers.
September 23, 2014 01:34am
pfeifferpack
Mia Vaan I am happy to hear any suggestions for featured stories. Just drop me a note.
September 22, 2014 08:36pm
Mia Vaan I am happy to hear any suggestions for featured stories. Just drop me a note.
September 22, 2014 08:36pm
Saranac
5:40 am est, i need to get better about when i go to bed. still, getting better at photoshop is addictive. here's a funny for anyone who needs a good laugh, enjoy http://saranac2014.deviantart.com/...11809
September 22, 2014 05:41am
5:40 am est, i need to get better about when i go to bed. still, getting better at photoshop is addictive. here's a funny for anyone who needs a good laugh, enjoy http://saranac2014.deviantart.com/...11809
September 22, 2014 05:41am
SoaringClaws
Fall of the Night by Mabel Marsters is also a brilliant Shanshu Spike story. All of her stuff is golden though, so just devour all of it.
September 21, 2014 10:40pm
Fall of the Night by Mabel Marsters is also a brilliant Shanshu Spike story. All of her stuff is golden though, so just devour all of it.
September 21, 2014 10:40pm
Autezma_mete
@Dactylgirl a loss of pride by mable marsters is really good, quite angst in places from what I remember tho.
September 21, 2014 04:07pm
@Dactylgirl a loss of pride by mable marsters is really good, quite angst in places from what I remember tho.
September 21, 2014 04:07pm
13696
Hi there, can anyone recommend me any good Shanshued Spike stories? I found one great one but it was a WIP. Please and thank you ^_^
September 21, 2014 02:04pm
Hi there, can anyone recommend me any good Shanshued Spike stories? I found one great one but it was a WIP. Please and thank you ^_^
September 21, 2014 02:04pm
Mia Vaan
On the subject of Featured stories... I've read so many good stories on here which haven't yet been featured. Could there be a way for us to nominate stories to be featured, like we nominate authors for author/reviewer of the month?
September 21, 2014 04:44am
On the subject of Featured stories... I've read so many good stories on here which haven't yet been featured. Could there be a way for us to nominate stories to be featured, like we nominate authors for author/reviewer of the month?
September 21, 2014 04:44am
Braxen
On a positive note: I just had a "squeee - there is a sequel!!" moment after finishing Legions of True Hearts by Eurydice. Anyone up for some *very* romantic (and steamy) William should read it. The sequel seems to be Spilliam, with just enough edge to keep him Spike-ish.
September 21, 2014 02:20am
On a positive note: I just had a "squeee - there is a sequel!!" moment after finishing Legions of True Hearts by Eurydice. Anyone up for some *very* romantic (and steamy) William should read it. The sequel seems to be Spilliam, with just enough edge to keep him Spike-ish.
September 21, 2014 02:20am
knightowl
I love puppets new story. Now to convince her to write a sequel .....hmmmm.
September 20, 2014 11:07pm
I love puppets new story. Now to convince her to write a sequel .....hmmmm.
September 20, 2014 11:07pm
Susan
continue reading their story. The shoutbox is not a place to point out author errors. If anyone has any questions about this, feel free to PM me, but as far as I'm concerned, this conversation needs to end here. And now back to your regularly scheduled unicorn farts...
September 20, 2014 08:05pm
continue reading their story. The shoutbox is not a place to point out author errors. If anyone has any questions about this, feel free to PM me, but as far as I'm concerned, this conversation needs to end here. And now back to your regularly scheduled unicorn farts...
September 20, 2014 08:05pm
Susan
Whoa, this was not what I was expecting when I logged on tonight. Listen, as a reader it is perfectly reasonable to point out errors to an author in a constructive way, preferably in a PM or an email. It is up to the author if they choose to take the advice, just as it is up to you to choose to
September 20, 2014 08:03pm
Whoa, this was not what I was expecting when I logged on tonight. Listen, as a reader it is perfectly reasonable to point out errors to an author in a constructive way, preferably in a PM or an email. It is up to the author if they choose to take the advice, just as it is up to you to choose to
September 20, 2014 08:03pm
sweetprincipale
Okay, so all the comments about criticism aside then, I just want to give a shout out to all the wonderful authors and stories in the featured section lately. I've found some gems lately and it is wonderful to have such an inspiring community in which to write.
September 20, 2014 07:30pm
Okay, so all the comments about criticism aside then, I just want to give a shout out to all the wonderful authors and stories in the featured section lately. I've found some gems lately and it is wonderful to have such an inspiring community in which to write.
September 20, 2014 07:30pm
Nina
Couldn't everyone have just said, "thanks for the helpful reminder!" or something similar? Instead, you use criticism to combat criticism. Well done.
September 20, 2014 06:40pm
Couldn't everyone have just said, "thanks for the helpful reminder!" or something similar? Instead, you use criticism to combat criticism. Well done.
September 20, 2014 06:40pm
Nina
It's kind of funny that suggestions like taking criticism private, or just ignore it, or don't read could absolutely apply just as well to Niamh's original comment. No one had to criticize that comment here, but you chose to. So, how is that keeping it positive?
September 20, 2014 06:39pm
It's kind of funny that suggestions like taking criticism private, or just ignore it, or don't read could absolutely apply just as well to Niamh's original comment. No one had to criticize that comment here, but you chose to. So, how is that keeping it positive?
September 20, 2014 06:39pm
Puddinhead
Well states Griffin. Our most public forum isn't the place to pull writers apart. If you feel the need to correct others, there are other options, like reviews, private message or email.
September 20, 2014 02:38pm
Well states Griffin. Our most public forum isn't the place to pull writers apart. If you feel the need to correct others, there are other options, like reviews, private message or email.
September 20, 2014 02:38pm
theblueeyedvampire
If you admire the story's plot or character voices or development, but think that the writing style or grammar needs work, it would be courteous to let the author know that before going into a long list of their typos, word mix-ups, etc.
September 20, 2014 12:24pm
If you admire the story's plot or character voices or development, but think that the writing style or grammar needs work, it would be courteous to let the author know that before going into a long list of their typos, word mix-ups, etc.
September 20, 2014 12:24pm
theblueeyedvampire
Although, I stress that critique should be balanced with compliments. I'm sure many of us are familiar with that plummeting-stomach feeling when we read a condemning review, which can ruin a whole day. If you can't think of anything nice to say... why are you wasting time reading the piece?...
September 20, 2014 12:22pm
Although, I stress that critique should be balanced with compliments. I'm sure many of us are familiar with that plummeting-stomach feeling when we read a condemning review, which can ruin a whole day. If you can't think of anything nice to say... why are you wasting time reading the piece?...
September 20, 2014 12:22pm
theblueeyedvampire
I think the intent is to have the homepage of our site emphasize positivity and collaboration between fans. Like others have mentioned in previous posts here, a review or PM to an author to comment on an excess of grammatical errors might be the better venue for these sort of remarks...
September 20, 2014 12:19pm
I think the intent is to have the homepage of our site emphasize positivity and collaboration between fans. Like others have mentioned in previous posts here, a review or PM to an author to comment on an excess of grammatical errors might be the better venue for these sort of remarks...
September 20, 2014 12:19pm
Puddinhead
((Hugs)) Tiedye. The world's a harsh enough place. Kindness and author support is where it's at.
September 19, 2014 11:01pm
((Hugs)) Tiedye. The world's a harsh enough place. Kindness and author support is where it's at.
September 19, 2014 11:01pm
TieDyeJackson
Nothing against Betas or Reviews ... I'm just saying the Shoutbox should be a happy place.
September 19, 2014 09:49pm
Nothing against Betas or Reviews ... I'm just saying the Shoutbox should be a happy place.
September 19, 2014 09:49pm