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This isn't a review .. this is to answer your question on my post of Vows..

I don't know if my last review actually was processed.

I had 3 questions.

Instead of that longer review I will ask one question: What lies within the heart of a lapsed Catholic which allows them to see and to know God but distrust the evil that lies within what SS represents in a papal hierarchy?

To Gennastar

Is your question to me or to the general public?..
If to me.... Your question sounds like you are asking what is in a heart of an ex-catholic/non practicing and if I/they look up to the Pope (who was in the Nazi youth program)?
Is that your question?

Hi Adult Fanfic readers,

I see all these hits on this story. I have to wonder when did that happen?

I have been away from my story for about a year. I have updates to add to this site, but you all might have to bear with me until I figure out how to add chapters here again.

ank ank you all for reading. If you have any suggestions, criticisms, or insights. Please let me know.

Genna

Don't worry about that part 2 to your story Gen. Thanks to show killing off Tyr I no longer care!

What happened? Please update this story. I want to read more.

Hey Gennastar, this is a wonderful fantasy you've created here. I look forward to reading more so please update soon.

Eva

Hello Q-kaidao,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading Tyr pursues. I have been trying to find out whether AFF.net gives author alerts OR story update alerts???

If they do, you will know when I update the story. If not, you can either leave your email address here in the review section or email me stargenna@yahoo.com so I can tell you when I am posting a new chapter.

If you see anything you like/dislike in particular, let me know.

I feel good if you are enjoying the story.


Genna

Just finished reading Tyr's pursue and now I need more! Thank You

I just read an interesting article about fanfic.

It is so interesting, I'd thought I'd open it up to you readers.

Dr. Merlin's Guide to Fan Fiction
http://missy.reimer.com/library/guide.html
VII. You Know What You Know, You Know?
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I will admit right now to all and sundry that I couldn't write an action scene to save my life. I realized, much later, that the endings to two of my Gargoyles stories were remarkably similar. This annoys me. Basically, it's because I don't see violence in my head. I see verbal standoffs, tense negotiations, even psychological clashes taking place between two equally-matched opponents. I don't see space battles, and I certainly don't see fights between characters. Heck, when most people write crossovers, they have the characters from the different storylines fight one another. When I wrote "All Through the Night" (think: crossover with every part of the genre I could justifiably throw in), my characters threw a party. This is called Writing What You Know.

If you can think the thoughts of "the grunts," the soldiers who go out and do the real fighting, and if you can write a battle scene real enough so that your reader knows what it's like to be there, by all means, write it! Not everyone can do that. As I said, I certainly can't, and I admire anyone who can, and can do it well. Meanwhile, if you think in terms of who's going to marry whom, and what their children will be like, and how the relationship between this couple closely parallels the one between that couple, write about that! And if you can write both action and character interaction and maintain great plot and pacing, I think I may have to hate you.

Seriously, don't try writing what you don't see in your head. If you don't see the maneuvers of the Xanatos Corporate Guard getting into position, don't write a story about how they fought off an invasion of the Paisley Dragons. Likewise, if you honestly don't hear Captain Picard murmuring sweet nothings to Doctor Crusher, don't try to put in a scene with them snuggling just because it might appeal to a few more readers. Go with what you know and what you feel and what you see in your head. If it's real to you, you can make it real to the rest of us out here, and to hell with what the popular movement is this week. More people will remember a well-written story on something you know than a half-baked attempt at something you really don't care about much. This is not meant to point fingers at anyone; I am really hard-pressed to think of any stories that seem forced (gratuitous sex does occasionally fall under this category; again, it's a matter of doing it well). Also, if you think you might be good at a genre you haven't tried before, by all means, go for it. But do yourself and your reader the favor of learning about your subject, either through research or inquiry, before you post your final result.

This being my first fic, I didn't know there was a philosophy (or philosophies for that matter) on how to do this right. I love this article. There are several no no's I have done and will probably keep doing until I get the hang of this.

If this section moves you, like it has moved me enough to post a portion of it, please don't hesitate to let others (me included) know what it reminds you of.

Genna

Hi Justin,

First, I want to thank you for continuing to post here. I crave feedback. Your reviews let me know whether I am heading in the right direction. I need that.

Second, I like readers wre ure upfront about what they want to see. I hear you loud and clear: Rommie and Dylan now. If not nsoonsoon.

In response to your desire that their relationship be romantic as well as sexual, I will reply two ways: my story about Andromeda is going to be different than what you'rmalrmally read and it will take unexpected turns.

I don't want to ruin anyone's curiosity by detailing what it will be. So for anyone who doesn't like reading Spoilers, stop reading now.

Justin, Andromeda/Rommie is going to go in so many different directions that Dylan will have a difficult time keeping up with her abilities. You will not be disappointed in that Dylan has his day or days with Rommie.

Rommie will also be growing in ways that make Dylan wonder whether he can handle it.

Tyr is my central male character for this story even though Dylan will play a major role.

I plan to revise my chapters and add a new one this weekend: 14th &15th.

Thanks for sticking with me. I started panicking Friday through Tuesday when aff.net was down. I am so glad it is back up.


Genna

A great chapter. After Dylan/Rommie, Tyr/Beka is my favorite couple. You asked what I would like to see. So here it is. I would like Dylan/Rommie to be romantically together and not just sexually. I look foward to the parts where they are more concentrated on my favorite couple.