Goraah

Hi. A quick question to whoever has time this week. What would Shen Wei buy Zhao for his birthday? I have no ideas that are good enough. And I'm guessing that offering to pay for a car service isn't the best option.
          	I finally found some time to write and this is where I'm stuck. I guess I'll move on with another story and return to this one next week. 
          	Thank You All for bearing with me.☺️
          	Happy Lunar New Year to all who are celebrating.
          	Stay safe.

Nayabi1

@Goraah LOL... waiting for yours ...
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Goraah

@Nayabi1 yes, I also think that might be a wee bit too much. Beautiful, but not yet.
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Goraah

@Nayabi1 That's true. If Wei doesn't buy anything and just informs Zhao that he will get his present in bed, the man will be over the moon
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Violet_2106

Hi, Goraah! Remember me? Due to some stuff, I had lost my previous account so I had to make a new one, so yeah... I also started writing my story again because I didn't like how it was before. Anyway, Love your new chapters, can't wait for more! So, yeah. Just wanted to say hi!

Violet_2106

@Goraah Haha, I though so, but don't worry! I wasn't kidnapped by a handsome man or something(although I would like to) lol. I'm gonna be writing lots of new stuff, so be sure to check it out hehe!
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Goraah

@Violet_2106 Hi, back. I admit that I was worried when you disappeared all of a sudden. Im glad you're back.
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Awesammon17

Sent u a message. I don't have access to my PC for sme days

Awesammon17

@Awesammon17 OK. I'm looking forward to our meeting. We are warm and u take care too.
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Goraah

@Awesammon17 Please, don't worry, hon. Just focus on Your safety and health. Wishing You all the best.
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Awesammon17

Hello Goraah,
          I hope all is well with you considering your extreme work schedule. 
          I want to know your  opinion. 
          I  have so many errors in my story, mostly punctuation, but some more glaring. Plus I don't like the ending and want to add and delete some things. When I correct the chapters I have to publish them so it will look like they were all published at the same time. I don't know how/if that matters to anyone. The errors bug me.  Do you think it makes a difference if all the chapters look like they were published at the same time?
          
          I started another story as a prequel covering the possession and take over of the underground by the ghost that got Yezun, and how the war was stopped.  It seems I have more interest in the story than my 2nd book.

Awesammon17

@Awesammon17 Thanks for your reply. You are so experienced and I think you are the best writer, so I will go with your opinion. All AI editors like to squash our unique ways of writing things : P. I use "ignore" a lot when Google Doc makes suggestions. It doesn't understand us humans.  I used to edit things at school and write for its newspaper, so I am pretty good except for spelling. big words. : / .  I probably should use email next time, not conversation. Anyone can read these.  : |  I'm a little embarrassed. . . but happy you answered me! YAY!
            Kind regards, 
            Mary.
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Goraah

@Awesammon17 Hello. Thank You for trusting me with this, though I don't know if I'm the most qualified person to answer, but I'll do my best.
             I think it won't matter to any readers if You edit Your work and post it again. Grammarly insists that to edit is divine, so let's trust them ;) I reedited my first work gazilion times and never heard a word of complaints from anyone. I think tis community undesstands perfectly the need to change and fix things. Perhaps, if You are worried about it,  writing a short info about the edit in the synopsis would ease Your mind. I have read plenty of stories with multiple edits, so to me it's only natural to go for it.
            I envy You so much that you can spot Your mistakes (if You insist there are any)
            I quarrel louly with Grammarly each time it underlines any words and phrases I choose. ( I use only the free version)
            
            I can't wait to read the prequel. You made my day revealing that You're writing it. And I apologise, but that happiness makes me not sorry that Weilan won with Your second book fro now. Maybe next month, right?
            
            Good luck with editting and writing, both fanfic and Your book.
            Best wishes
            Ania
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Awesammon17

Hi, I've had these two plot bunnies in my head since reading ShenWeiLighning's Plum Blossoms. 
          What if there was an ancient book  reference or hint or rumor about Kunlun's whip and they go searching for it.?
          
          Or, could Shen Wei and Da Qing or Kunlun himself help Zhao learn talismans? I always liked him being a talisman and riddle master. ? 
          
          I thought it was very nice that Lightning  gave him those things from the novel.
          Well, just  2 ideas,.....

Goraah

@Awesammon17 hi. Thank You for the idea. I have been playing with the thought of the whip for some time (and yes, Plum Blossoms helped with that.) I'm not sure it would fit with where my stories are going right now, but they might appear in the final chapters (I actually have the great finale half written, though for now I'm obviously not going to post it) there will be many plot twists and the talismans would make an appearance
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Awesammon17

Glad to contribute !  I like the pendant idea (couple necklaces) or something from the festival. I made a book of drawings I copied from photos of my friend's cat and did calligraphy under the drawings. Different colors and styles. She said it was the BEST present she'd ever gotten. The drawings spanned her kittenhood to adult. I think Shen Wei would be very good at painting and drawing and jewelry making since he's had centuries to practice,

Goraah

@Awesammon17 Oh, wow. That really sounds like the best present in the world to make and give to a friend.
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