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I recently finished a re-read of "Island Mine". I realize that Refusenik has only published three stories here but they have ALL been quality.
He is listed as inactive since 2019. A loss for us all. If anyone knows if he is published elsewhere, I would like to follow.
If not, treat yourself to some fine writing.
I have a few pet peeves and one of them is incomplete/inactive. After writing a multi chapter story that is rolling along nicely then quitting is disappointing. It also tends to cause this reader to give you a 1 or 2 for a score. If you can't complete a story, don't expect to be rewarded for it.
I recommend you pull the story from the site until you feel up to finishing it or better yet, don't post it until it's completed.
I have started to NOT even start a story unless it's completed.
I understand a lot of writers want feedback to continue a story but if they don't get what they want (maybe straight 10's) they quit. Hence the Incomplete/Inactive tag.
Again, I recommend not posting until it's complete.
just sayin'
Recently I ran across a story description that indicated new ideas were hard to come by. I can understand that but keep looking and write about what you know or about which you are passionate.
In Search of Quality
I am looking for a couple of authors who quit, probably in disgust, and are no longer posting.
The Senator, Jay Cantrell and Colt 45.
I am sure I forgot an author or two that I ejoyed or used to enjoy. Out of sight, out of Mind. that just sucks.
If anyone is in contact with these fine writers, perhaps they can contact me here via the mail option or respond to my blog, I'd REALLY like to know if they are publishing elswhere so I can once again start to enjoy them.
I have been on the recieving end of a few "flamers" but for the most part I ignore them as no talent assholes who are just wanna be's. They can't write so they think it's ok to tear down those who can.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not Hemingway but I do enjoy putting words on paper. If you don't like it, don't read it.
If you want to tear me down because you don't like what or how I write, you had DAMN SURE have stories published (here) and have the awards for excellence to back up your crap..If not, plan on being flamed in a blog that shows your ignorance to all.
I don't agree with "The Powers That Be" when they restrict an honest, non accusatory review because it's "negative" and they want to encourage mediocraty. If authors can't be critiqued in a constructive way, how the hell can they get better?
I haven't written anything recently because my muse died a few years ago and I just can't get back on that horse again (yet).
That's my bitch and my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Again, if anyone knows how to contact those authors I mentioned please let me know.
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This is a little late but I do hope everyone had a safe and sane New Years. I haven't added anything much in a while since I took a personal hit a couple of years ago.
My wife of 23 yrs passed after a long illness. I also lost a son. Life goes on and we KNOW we are not getting out of it alive.
I have added a few stories to my personal favorites. If you choose to read them I hope you follow up on them and enjoy them and the associated stories as much as I have.
I'm sorry for the lack of context on my previous blog. It was pointed out that I should have included my statement that caused the sh*t storm, so here it is:
On 2021-01-15 Threesheets said:
The blood cells is bogus. After being back for over a year the body has had a chance to purge and replace the "old" blood cells.
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