Just up loaded a revised version of Succumb to Temptatiom, with slight changes and hopefully, with the worst of the mistakes ironed out. On the subject of mistakes, I would like to remind people that this is a hobby...I am not paid for writing my stories, nor do you, the reader pay to read them...at least you shouldn't be paying to read them.

However, some people seem to think that they are entitled to professional quality writng as a right, and that they are entiled to be shitty and abusive if I make a few...ok, some times it's more than a few, mistakes in spelling and grammar.

On the whole, I think I do quite well, and more to the point, I do try and make the effort. BUT, this is a hobby, and I only have limited time...so if it really, really bothers you, that I have miss spelt a word or two (dozen) or I sort of guessed about when to use AS or HAS...all I can say is FUCK OFF then...and perhaps you need to seek some help before hyper tension kills you! At least I know the difference between Ass and Arse.

Hi, and a Happy New Year. Yes I know its a bit late, but it's been a busy time, and on top of that, I lost all my work, after tradding on the memory stick that was holding all my stories and website details for ASSTR. It's taken me a while to face up to the fact that I going to have to start again. For those of you who know me well, you'll know that I have a bad habit of starting work and then getting bored with it and then moving onto another plot. As a consquensce of the crazy system, I had over 90 works in progress ranging from a few sentences outline a plot idea, to about a dozen that between 3000 to 8000, and one epic that had reached the 15,000 mark. So I learnt an important lesson, which is to back things up and diplicated...and not to let thing drop onto the floor when I frantically trying to meet a deadline.

But in some ways, its a blessing, thing had become a bit unmanagable, with so many story plots and WIP, I just wasn't writing, let alone complete any new stories. So its forced me to make a fresh start.

Another new story completed and ready...that's three in two weeks, although I think I must try and revisit some of the older stories, even I can see the mistakes. However, I am endeavoring to read them several time and run the spell and grammar check through the new one's to get ride of the worst errors. Thank you Bex and Brenda for the lovely, and sexy, emails you sent me me today.

On the subject of new stories and the current one particually, which featurs a character under the age of 18, which is something I would normally avoid, I felt that it was unavoible. Mind, when it was first suggested to me, the plot featured a girl of 14, but that is definitly into the Child Abuse catergory and to be avoid. You may ask why, or suggest that it dosen't matter, well the ansewer is too fould, I do not want to be seen be interested in child abuse, nor attract messages or emails from people interested in Child Abuse, or be give the impression that I am try to attract people under the age of 18. The rights and wrong of this is not something I want to debate, but I know I will get some messages telling me that there is nothing wrong with writing stories about Child Abuse, it dosen't really matter what I or you may think or believe is right, but what the policeman, jury, judge, family, friends and neighbours will think. Added to this, if somebody I have chatted too, and accepted an add request, ends up being arrested because they have allowed there interest in Child Abuse to go too far, I'd like to try and avoid having my name on there contact list, or at the very least for it be clear that It's something I have actively sort to aviod. Believe me, when it come to this sort of thing, the boys in blue aren't know for their imagination...

Moving on from 034, and to something that I mentioned the other day, and that is women wearing no bra under there tops...ohhhhh bliss. It's another area where I seem to digress from the male stereotype, in that I find seeing a nice pair under a tight fitting top or semi-transparent blouse or even a normal top. There is something so, so, much more sexier than simply bare naked boobs...LOL. This was brought to mind because this morning I popped up to my Allotment (it's like a community garden, google it, there lots of stuff on them), and there is this lovely Thai lady, who is one the most productive gardeners on the site. In addition, she also, often doesn't where a bra, but I think one of those sports vest, underneath a jumper or other top. However the overall impression is that she is braless and that her nipples are very visible. Part of me keeps wanting to think of excuse to go over and chat...then I get all embarrassed about even thinking it. I do try not to stare, but today, I was doing it while chatting to her, and I am fairly certain that she knew... in fact she must have, but fortunately appeared not be bothered it. Mind, I do think that a lot of women like to know that you've noticed, but without making so blindly obvious that you have noticed...you know, trying not to talk to the boobs etc. Neither, do I assume that I have any chance at all nor the desire to share my view with my fellow allotment keepers etc. The sad thing is, I am so shy, that even If she was interested in me...my shyness would kick in and I'd probably go and hide in my shed and hide...well perhaps not quite as bad as that, but I am pretty hopeless when it comes to making the first move.

Anyway, back to main subject...I do love to see a nice pair clad in something, and its a same that most porn skip this, either the models are wearing bra's or they go straight to full naked...which after a while, gets a tiny bit dull. It's almost as if the plot of porn films was etched in stone, with the heading "Thou shall not digress from this plot line..." Ok, I know that's a bit of simplification, and that it in fact motivated by commercial interest, which is to say that the end user has no imagination and likes to be spoon fed the same old plot...ops another swinging generalization.

One the many paradox's of my life, is that as a man, I find other men difficult to understand. An example of this is an online chat I had last night, which started with me declining an unsolicited chat request, which is to say, the guy just tried add me, without any intro or first contacting me and saying hello. I generally decline all add request, until I know something about them and what they are interested in chatting about, to me this is common sense, and besides I get hundreds of the fuckers...I can't add them all!!! Generally it is only men who do this, women tend email first, or a the very least send an IM saying hi, and why they want to chat etc. Anyway, I declined this addy request from this guy, but sent a message explaining why, and the guy replied and we chatted for a bit. Then he asked me if I had any pictures of my female readers, and would I send them to him!!! Why is that men seem to think that that is acceptable? Now, I know this goes on, there a lots of websites devoted to this sort of thing, however you have to wonder how many of those women and girls consented to having there images placed on such site or shared privately. However I digress; the thing is, I find, that as a man who thinks that soliciting a women to send me pictures of her, and then either sharing them privately or posting them on a site their knowledge or express consent is wrong, that I am in minority. This guy seemed to think so, in fact he seemed to think that I, in someway was betraying my maleness declining to send him any images. In fact, and he found this hard to accept, I do not have any such images, well not many, and most certainly not something that I actively encourage. Yes, it's very nice to a pic, or even better to see my readers online, but never, ever would betray the trust of a women, sending them to somebody else. The same goes for sharing my contacts, another common request I get, will let them have the email address or IM ID of any women, and again, they seem to struggle

I like chatting to women, I want them to message and email me, most of my inspiration and incentive comes from them, however, they are not going to do this if, for one moment they think that I am going to share any information or image with other guys... I won't even use there name's in a story unless they expressly request that I do so.

Another big issue, is the number of guys who seem to object to the "whole women enjoying sex" business. You would think that, in the 21st Century, in the Western World, that men would accept this fact. But no, so many men still think that any women that shows the slightest interest in sex, let alone, actually admit that she masturbates, is a slut and whore, and can be treated a subhuman with no rights what so ever. Ok, fine, that just the way the world is...but, they have to email and message me and tell me this, and tell me how wrong it is for me to write stories specifically for the purposes of encourage women to do this unspeakable thing!!!

So, if your are guy, and you tried to add me, or email me, and I didn't reply, it's because unless you indicate otherwise you in the above group or simply that you don't have much to say, and that happens, I add you, and I get a couple of sentences, and then nothing.

Ok, today's rant is over...

Oh the wonders of modern technology...I spent the afternoon watching a women on webcam, reading my stories while she demonstrated too me, just how much they turned her on, with the assistance of a variety of toys and objects. But funny thing is the though, was watching breast, not bare and naked, but under a variety of tops...hummmm. Such a pity that she, as is always the case, halfway around the world the other side of the planet...

The thing is, watching her, and listening to her, as she slides that vibrator in and out of her cunt...yes, funny how that short word from the mouth of a women, can be so shocking and exciting... I was thinking about what life was like before the internet. More covert and sneaky...you'd have to have looked hard to watch some thing like that, know where to go and who to speak too, not to mention be the right age. Even then you had to be very lucky to see anything that could remotely be described as "hardcore", because 9 times out of ten, anything interesting would be blanked out and censored. As for watching a women live, pleasuring herself while you wanked over!!!! Yet, here i am watching this lovely lady sliding a rubber cock up are arse, telling me she wants it to be my cock, while pressing a vibrator against her clit...now that the sort of feedback that I like to see LOL. XXXXX

You know it a pity it's not Dear Old Ron's wife...mind I am making a big assumption there...

Anyway, the good news is I have spent the day writing, in fact I've worked on three stories. Yes, I know, not very focused, but it works for me. Essentially, I get a story idea, say for example, from a conversation I have had online, I'll give it a work in progress number and working title, and scetch out the plot and specific scenes, then I'll save it. Now sometimes, if I am in the mood, and time permits, I'll start on it straight way, but sometimes, as I sure you know, that just isn't possible. Regular readers will know that I have long periods of writers block or where I am just not in the mood to write erotic fiction, but the idea is still there, waiting for me to come back. The problem is that I am on WIP083, which is to say discounting recent completions, there about 78 story plots! Now what I have started doing, is I have set up a folder, could current work, and I go through my WIP list and pick one, perhaps two, that I will focus on and complete. This system is working quite well, although a third story as sneaked in. That one is a direct result of chatting to a young lady online the other day, called Isadora, (love that name). You should be able to read that one in the next few days.

Arrhhh, another email from my old friend Ron (see No. 20, 4th May 2009)...although, when I say friend, I am being irontic...is that the correct use of the word 'Ironic'?. Ron, in reality, is the lowest form of web life, he sends insulting and abusive emails telling other people how worthless they are, but he does this anonymously so that his victims cannot reply. Of course I had forgetten this and wasted 10 minutes writing a reply, before I remembered that this guy hasn't got the balls to send via an email address that you can reply too.

What motivates somebody to do this? Criticism I can deal with; I am not and hope I never will be, arrogant enough to believe that I don't need it. However, Dear Old Ron, isn't a critic, he's the sort that believes he as (is it as or has) the write (ops oh no, I wrote write in stead of right, oh no, how can possible live with such a terrible crime, oh please forgive me Oh Mighty Ron!) to tell people how worthless they are, and implying that somehow their existence is an insult to humanity. In fact, I am wondering, is it just me, or does Dear Old Ron send these little email to other people. Surely nobody's existence can be that sad...well actually, of course the world is full of little people like Dear Old Ron, but if you do get emails from Dear Old Ron, let me know.

Anyway, Ron, hello Ron, hope you are reading this, why don't you write a story or too (oh no ...another crime against Ron), go on, write something, a story, something that will have a woman masturbating and put online, and send me the link, but also let people know how superior you are, tell the rest us mere mortals what you think of us, because I think you you can't write. Yes you may be able to write English in a technically correct manner, but can you write something that is interesting or stimulating...will it have people emailing begging for more... Oh yes, Dear Old Ron thinks that those people are morons etc. etc.

The thing is Dear Old Ron, most people are like me...we struggle and we find English a challenge...but you think that because we try, because we have some ambition and most importantly, because I think this is Ron real issue, we have imagination, that we have committed some sort of crime, because its not technically correct. I think the problem with Ron, and people like him, is they, while technically able to write, lack imagination to do it well, but hey I may be wrong. Ron may, actually be a good writer ...I don't know because he's a little shy...so I can't really judge him fairly. But, on the other hand, does he judge people fairly when he's telling them how worthless they are.

Ron, please, don't bother sending me you emails, you won't stop me writing, too many people like may stories, and lets face, where would humanity be if we all listened to people like you. Albert Einstein for example, and so many other great people just wouldn't have bothered. The thing that really worries me, apart from Ron mental when being is that he's sent one of his little emails to somebody who has taken it to heart, and that they have given up.

I'd love to read an erotic story writing by you, I'll even post it here...go on Ron, be a man...write a story, and let me post here, well in the story section, along with your emai...that's a thought, I should copy you email here...

Ron's Email:

"I opened your story, "Daddy!..." and had to bail out after the first paragraph because your writing is so horribly inept.  I saw the other links you had and looked at some of the other information on your site.  That is when I learned that you are dyslexic.  However, the problems I see appear to be far beyond those caused by dyslexia.  Your goal to become a professional writer is laughable; as is your moronic notion that you can pay someone to correct your miserable attempts at literature.  Ignoring proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax and logical thought progression will not produce any useful material, no matter how many editors you employ to clean up after you.  Take up another hobby.  You are doomed if you pursue writing as either a pastime or career.  If you cannot see that, you are beyond hope."

Well I've got that out of my system...and to all my other readers and fan's who don't think I such a worthless piece of dog shit of heel of Ron's shoe, because I, for the life of me cannot, tell when to use "as or has", I apolgise and thank you for all the postive emails that you send. I am sorry if I don't get time to reply to them all, I really honestly get too many, so its not because I don't won't too, just time won't allow.

And...Just to really piss Ron off, I am going to spend the afternoon in the garden, with the laptop, writing!!!!! Hopefully, he'll read this and choke...Ops sorry lets not stoop his his level...

Well 41 yesterday, and I think I may have OD on the cheese cake, I have a soft spot for New York style cheese cake...hmmmmmmm, but yesterday I got greedy and it was an awfully big slice. I suppose I didn't need to eat it all, but, in my book throwing away good cheese cake, ranks as a crime against humanity.

Well the good news is I have been writing regularly, however, the bad news is as always, I am switching from one story to another, and as I have over 70 works in progress, its not a good way to write. So this weekend, I have been looking at this list, and I am going to pick a couple those nearest to completion, and try to focus on them, one at a time. I am not going to promise a date, even approximately for the nest story, but I never keep to them, but soon, and something different too.

Now for a moan and groan, and again its about American, well mainly Americans, but people from other parts of the world. Some people using Yahoo Messenger, forget that different parts of the world have different time zones. Now I assume that most people know this, but some people seem to think that hey it doesn't matter in its 03:00 hrs in the UK, I want to chat too you..."WHY AREN'T YOU ONLINE" "WHY DON'T YOU REPLY WHEN I AM ONLINE?" and this is usually followed by an insult. The fact is folks, my days of staying up all night chatting to "Hank, TX, or Sue, Hong Kong" are long gone. Generally, I am in Bed by 23:00, and often a lot earlier, because I need my 8 hours regularly. So please, if you message me, bare in mind the time zone differences. But please please don't get stroppy with me, if I am not there or don't reply for hours, when you send me a message at 04:00 UK Time.

Hmmm, an interesting batch of emails and IM's this week, most of them sent on the assumption that I am female. I going to have to be a lot more clear about that, after all, clearly it's not enough to put my homepage address or ask people to read my about me page. However, at least, in one way it's a positive indicator that I am still create strong female characters. I had a lovely chat with a young lady from California today, all was going well, until I realized that she thought i was was an older women. But that's Ok, I don't mind that, nor the guys, well most of the guys, but some times, an email or message arrives that is well, an eye opener to say the least.

Some emails and messages that arrive on the assumption that I am female, are from guys that clearly have issues about women, and particularly confident women who appear to enjoy sex. It is sobering that today, in modern western society that many men still think that this is in some way morally wrong. They believe that such women, (baring in mind that when they send me this stuff, they are convinces that I am one of these women) deserve to be abused. So what I am wondering is why? Is that that women who a confident sexually and in life generally, are perceived to be a threat? Is it that such women make men feel inadequate and they deal with it by lashing out?

I've noticed a pattern in most of the critical emails, other than the ones pointing out my creative use of the English Language, and that is some men seem to object or recent that I am specifically writing to a female readership. Fine, they are welcome to their opinions and prejudice, I just wish they wouldn't inflict them on me. Really, so of them should consider getting help, before they inflict them on a real person.

On a lighter note, some of the "chat up" lines are something, although even there, some of them are a bit scary, alone the lines of "talk to me or else bitch", hmm I bet that bowls the ladies over. But most of them are along the lines of "hi, fancy some cyber - anna see my dick - can I see your tits - do you have a webcam (yes, but you think i am women LOL) ", basically they a simple one liners. Now, I do cruise a lot of the forums, especially in dating site's, there are an excellent source of ideas and background information, and I see a lot of posting from guys, complaining. They complain that they send out hundreds of emails and messages, and none of the "whore's" bother to reply. Well, if the sort of messages I receive are any thing to go by, I am not surprised.

Some the guys who message me, those that actually read my about me page, and have clicked that I am male, ask me how I get women to talk to me online. Well, apart from writing fiction that tries to meet their needs, rather than male orientated wank stories, I don't make demands, I don't put them under pressure, I don't ask to see there picture/webcam, I never make threats. What I do, is simple, I let them talk and tell me things, my questions are about them, rather than me, trying to see if they are into what I am into. It's quite simple, show them that you are different, and interested in them.

Still, I am going to have to be a lot more explicit about the male thing, clearly it's not enough to have it on my yahoo profile, on my forum profiles, as well as on my homepage.

Returning to the subject of my 4th May entry, aside from the deeply offensive tone of "Ron's" email, and having read one of my stories, he does, in fact have a point, there are an awful lot of mistakes and errors. So, starting today, I am working through all my completed stories and will endeavor correct them all, and repost the revised versions. That said, I still think Ron is a total shit/turd/arsehole. I sometimes wonder, when I read some of these perfectly correct yet insipid stories whether people like Ron are sexually stimulated by perfectly correct spelling and rammer. Does a well placed semi-colon make you hard Ron? Or if it about insulting people and telling them how superior you are that works for you? The thing is, there are a lot writers that on the one hand write fiction that is technically very good, yet on the other hand is also as exciting and stimulating as snail racing. So what's worse, somebody who writes insipid but correct fiction or somebody that comes up with something different, that is exciting and which as a plot that isn't given away from the first line, but contains some creative spelling and rammer use? Personally, I can live with a few mistakes if the plot excites and surprises me, but one that is technically perfect yet dull, what's the point? Ok, in my case, its quite a lot more than a few errors, and there is a great deal of work to do bring them up to an acceptable standard, but hey, I think most mere mortals tend not to see anything but the worst mistakes. But then, according to Ron, some people, which is to say probably the majority, will read any old junk. Of course, because Ron likes to hide, I've not had the opportunity of reading anything he as written. That's assuming he does in fact write, well other than offensive feedback.

Now to be clear, it not the fact Ron pointed how my poor grammar and spelling that is an issue, he was right to do so, but the deliberate way in which he chose to insult and offend me, and those people who like my writing, "warts and all". It is Ron's offensive manner that is my bone of contention. Ron is clearly an an anal retentive type (click here for a definition) and judging by his email, he is like so many people online, few friends in the real world, because if the email is an example of how treats people, I don't imagine Ron as many real friends. Perhaps he should seek help with his personality disorder.

On a final note, to all those people who "read any old trash", thank you for your constructive feedback and supportive comments. I'm now working to complete the 4th part of 'Daddy is watching me', which should be ready sometime next week.

This is a personal message for Ron, in the USA. Ron likes to send emails to people anonymously, without a reply address. Clearly Ron is a bit of coward and has no balls, and likes to insult people, while sulking behind an anonymous facility. Ron likes to send shitty emails criticizing peoples faults, yet commits those very same faults himself, at least in his email. I can't judge Ron's own writing, if he writes, because Ron likes to hide.

Ron, if you going to insult people, and people like them, at least allow them the chance to reply. Is this what you do to get off, sending anonymous emails? Do you publish online? Can I see something you've written? Did it make you feel like a big clever man, sending that email? I know my weaknesses, and I strive to overcome them as best as I can, however, for all my faults Ron, at least I am not like you. So Ron, I do hope you take this very personally, you are a sad little shit, to insult somebody, and others like him, and not have the balls to do it like a man and give those you insult the chance to reply or judge you in a like manner.

For those of you who like my stories and writing, with all its faults, Ron as a pretty low opinion of you too.

Do other people get anonymous emails from Ron?

First if all I must apologies to all those people who have been waiting for new story. Its been a while since I actually managed to sit down and write anything. I simply just have been in the mood to write, and as anyone who has tried writing, epically erotica, it helps to be in the right mood and frame of mind. But anyway, I have started writing again, albeit at the moment editing and organizsing my work in progress list. In addition, having browsed through my homepage and some of my stories, I can see there is a lot of room for improvement, and so, I shall be rebuilding the site. It will basically be the same, just more organized and neater.

Moving on, I have had a few problems with copyright infringement, nothing too serious, but I have several of my stories, under my pen name, on several sites, which I have never posted too, one even go so far to claim copyright on all the stories submitted. On the whole, as long as they link or list my homepage address, and are not a commercial website, and most importantly ask, I don't mind. Of course they didn't ask, and so I've banged a few emails off to them, but I suppose its down to good will, as I can see how I can enforce my rights.

Moving on, and a similar note, I've noticed that my pen-name is being used as meta or keyword, or something like that, on several web sites, so that if you goggle Shyblueeyes1968, in addition to find sites where I use that name, you also find sites that have no connection to me. Again its not something I can do much about, but it dose worry me that some of the content gives the impression that it by Shyblueeyes1968, and at least one site I have come across, the content is about Child Abuse. So please anybody who has come across something like this in relation to the pen name Shyblues1968, unless it is on Sex Stories Post or My Myspace Page, it is unlikely to be me, espiecally if it relates to "Child Abuse".

Well 2008 almost over, Christmas is over and done with, and as with so many others, the amount of food that needs to be eaten is truely daunting...no matter how hard you try, you alway seem to get to much. Mind it was good this year, as i had one of my friends stay over, and I cooked, the weather was better, (last year it rained) so we walked and fed the swans.

I never achieved my goal of one story a month, no where near, mind, i have go through my storey list, which stands at 58 in various stages of completion, range from just a few line to on of over 6000 words and organised them, so that I know where I am with each one, and which ones to focus on. I found that I have duplicated several, and even had two of the same storey partly written.

I am afraid I am going to have to end on a moan, and as ususal it is on the subject of people messenging and adding me. No aside from those who simply just add you without asking or telling you a little bit about themselves, is people who add and or message you, but then have little or nothing to talk about, and just one back with one work ansewers etc, for example "why did you like my storey" answer: "emmm I dunno".... Whats the point!!!

OK moan over, HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2009.

I get a lot of instant messages and add request, and most go on ignore, however even when they do message me and introduce themselves, most will go on ignore. Why? Because for the vast majority of the messages, they have very little to say, and most if not all of what they ask, can be found in the ABOUT ME and FAQ page. It's not personnel, simply lack of time, I cannot chat to everybody, and I have to be selective. Why is that random strangers seem to expect that you will automatically connect with them, solely on the basis of "Yo dude, like your stories etc. and ASL ?"

OK moan over, sorry guys still not ready to post anything new, work is pretty constant at the moment, and I've been finally getting into the home cooking, which can a pain in the arse when you are single, you know, wasteful and messy, so what I do now is make my own ready meals. When cook something, I now make enough for 3 to 4 meals, eat one and freeze the others. Not only do enjoy my food more, I am actually loosing weight, so it just goes to show you how bad shop ready meals can be.

The House 2 is complete, just needs to be read through and the worst mistakes hunted down and removed. Also need to work upon some illustrations to go with the story.

Will now try to complete Trick or Treat 2 for next week.

I am currently working of the House Two, which will continue with Jill about to enter the House again, and then I am going to try and focus on sequels and second parts to my older stories, and in particular Treak or Treat and Daddy's Little Hooker, but espiecally the first one, because the story is imcomplete.

Also worked on FAQ's Page a bit more. Like I said on the 13th, I get asked the same questions quite often, so the FAQ's should cover the most common, altough, I have injected quite bit of homour into some ot them. In addition, I have squeezed in some tips and advice, not mention pointers other sources etc.

New Story Posted and First Illustrations

Hi, New story posted to day, called the House. Complete in less then 2 Days, and with some illustrations too. This story was inspired by a conversation I have had on Friday, when a lady told be about a deriliect house that she often walked past, and some of her fantasies and thoughts regard this house.

I have included several illustrations in the new story, not sure if I will illustrate all my stories, but its something I that I want to develop and build upon, but its all about coming up with the right idea for a illustration to fit the story, and sometimes i can't think of anything.

NEW STORY UPDATE

Chatting to a lovely lady this afernoon, and she suggested a story idea, that so inspired me, that I managed to write in it in one go, although I am feeling abit fuzzy around the edges at the moment. However I should have it complete by tomorrow, and on here by Saturday. Just gose to show that with the write inspiration I can in fact get my finger out. Well all I need to is get on and work on the 70+ work in progresses I have, because, in addition to the above story, I also, while chatting to three women, came up with 4 other plots for stories.

Illustrating Stories

This is something I get asked quite often, "why don't I add some pictures to my stories?" Well I have considered it in the past and rejected this for a number of reasons. Firstly its going to be hard to find the right pics, because I would not use them unless they fitted the story. Secondly copyright, I wouldn't have the permission to use them. Lastly, I use I read somewhere on ASSTR that pictures use up a lot of valuable bandwidth.

However, what I have been considering recently, is creating my own illustrations to go with some of the stories, although it's not as easy as I thought, but I am practicing and even if I decide not to illustrate some of my stories, at least I spent some time developing another skill.

NEW STORIES UPDATE

I am trying to complete a new story, honest I am. I was aiming for one a week, but to be honest, I am going to be hard put to manage one a month. It s because of two pain reasons: Time and Mood. Although often have spare time, I am find that i am not in the mood or I am too tied to write, although if i am honest, I do tend to drag my heels a little and waste time when I could be doing a couple of paragraghs. The hardest bit though is the dialogue and trying to make it sound real, and for this I have get into character a little, which is hard for me, unless i really in the mood for it. Mind when I say "get into character" thats not to say I put on a short skirt, shove ballon down my top and wear heels. What I do Is imagine the character, and then try think about how my character will act and feel in the same situation.

The other big issue is focusing on a single story. I get an idea and then sketch it out in rough for when I can work on it. The trouble is I get bored with a story, or I fancy working on a particular one. The result of this is that I have 13 completed stories, and 70+ works in progress. I find it very difficult to focus on a particualar story from start to finish, and all the while I get new ideas and suggestions.

Today for example I've talked to two women, and as a consquence I have 5 new story plots to add to my list, mind, three will be relatively short stories, so I might just be able to knock them out fairly quickly.

However, I am going to endevor to write as often as I can, now that I am building up a bit of a fan club.

Introductions - messeging etiquette

I afraid I am going to have to start off with a moan. Why is it, that despite repeated request for people not to just add me in Yahoo IM, without first introducing themselves, they still do!! All I ask is that people say something like "hi, I am Max/Sue, Age (or just 18+), etc, what they would like to chat about etc. But no, that far to complicated for some, so each day I log on, and the first thing I am faced with is 3-4 add request, with no information and nothing on thier profile. The worst culprits are men, and especially men who, because they don't believe in looking at profiles or about me pages, assume that I am a women.

The problem is, apart for people too ignorant and stupid, is that I simply do not have to time to chat to dozen of people, especially since they always ask the same question, for example, "is this story true", and that's despite the fact that I clearly state, not once, but repeatedly, that it's FICTION, which means NOT True.

However the main grip is simply that it is polite when messaging somebody for the first time to tell that person a little bit about themselves, especially if your profile is blank. I wouldn't dream of adding somebody unless I asked them first, and told them something about myself and why I am messaging them.

I like to chat, especially to woman, but I cannot chat to everybody, so I have to be selective, and to be honest talking to guys can be a bit samey, they talk and ask the same things and are interested in the same things.