designsforthetimes

I have been editing a story that I started some time ago. I may try to publish it soon. It is quite different to my previous two stories that have stalled for now. I know what I want to write, but can't get the words in the correct order.
          	
          	While I wait I am publishing memories and thoughts from previous writing. I hope it is of interest.

designsforthetimes

I have been editing a story that I started some time ago. I may try to publish it soon. It is quite different to my previous two stories that have stalled for now. I know what I want to write, but can't get the words in the correct order.
          
          While I wait I am publishing memories and thoughts from previous writing. I hope it is of interest.

laceymarie74

Hi Design, 
          I don't want to come across as a stalker but I always enjoy your comments and insights on the stories we share in common. I have been trying to write my memoirs and have 6 parts complete. I was hoping you would take a look and give me your honest feedback if you would. Not sure if I am breaking some unwritten code here, but I thought I would be direct and ask. Cheers - Lacey

designsforthetimes

Well I didn’t manage to write on the current stories this summer. I can’t think about that as if the words didn’t come I can’t force them.
          What I have started is a new series of short stories. It will be interesting if keeping it short works. I know it doesn’t make it easier,  it I hope I can avoid the feeling of failure when I don’t write anything.

GrayLivingstone

Glad you took the plunge and decided to start writing. You have a nice style to your work. Keep going- Gray :) 

designsforthetimes

@GrayLivingstone  thank you. I have had a break and hope to start again in July. The writing is for me. However, posting it here feels like more. Getting feedback is lovely and helps me want to continue. So thank you.
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BothellRoyal

What newer authors do you suggest for MTF stories? There just a couple of authors I am following who are active, and the new ones I have found only write very short stories that don't develop any characters.
          I noticed your comments on Sabrina and couple of other authors I follow, and wondered whether you have any suggestions.

BothellRoyal

@designsforthetimes I don't think you will find any new authors in my lists. Most have been around at least 3 years. Most have quit publishing any new volumes or finished their existing works. I have ended up spending most of my time on Scribblehub. There are some good writers there, but they tend to follow different formulas. I haven't found anything like Sabrina or other favorite authors there. Mer girl is there, but she has quit publishing on either site.
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designsforthetimes

@BothellRoyal you seem to have most of the best ones. In fact I can’t see any gaps. Maybe I can spot some news writers in your list. 
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designsforthetimes

I had a question about my story ‘A life’ some time ago about it continuing in a real world way or following Science fiction. The time has come for the twist to really begin. I will be writing this soon. If anyone has any final thoughts about the direction let me know. As it is going to change the story and develop it in a way that I hope will work well.

designsforthetimes

I have been making corrections to A life and added a little more. This includes what is possibly the worst book cover on here. I even managed to,put the wrong title for my own book . I hope some people find my stories. I don’t imagine finishing anytime soon as my life is in a very messy phase, but I know finding time to escape and write helps me. I have many ideas for the stories and hope to translate the electron sparks into words. More on that if you are reading the stories. It is fascinating to work through how to tell a story and leave a mystery and interest to draw the reader in. I have avoided the how to write guides here so far as I want my story to be a little different and I feel that I would end up making it too generic, which is probably what will happen by not reading the guides. Oh well. I am rambling now. Happy New Year, two years here now and two stories on the go.