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People wanted to see the meeting between Sings-to-Trees and Celadon Toadstool. This might not have mattered, except that I really wanted to see it too.
I cannot say that it is a good story. It rambles badly. I cannot even say it will be a finished story--y'all know me and my perverse muse by now, and as soon as people start nagging me about when something'll be finished, I get choked up. I can say, with some confidence, that it would be a love story, which is most of the problem, because I have little experience with writing such, and I suspect anything I came up with would be tacky and awkward. And also that my buddy Deb* has a lot to answer for.
I am willing to take a stab at it, so long as my muse lasts, because most of my memories of falling in love were actually that it was rather tacky and awkward. But I can't promise much. This feels less like writing a normal story and more like writing fan fiction about my own characters, if that makes any sense. So expect something rathered hackneyed, because this is ground I do not know well enough to avoid the obvious.
My agent says it's fine to post writing on-line, and won't make trouble for us in the future, so hey, what the hell. Besides, this isn't likely to ever be something a publisher would want, unless the previous book--the as yet unfinished goblin one--saw print, and even then, I don't know.
I don't promise it'll be good. I don't promise it'll be finished. I especially, and absolutely, cannot promise it'll have a happy ending.
You've been warned.
*Romance writer, better known as "Sabrina Jeffries". She's like infected me or something.
I cannot say that it is a good story. It rambles badly. I cannot even say it will be a finished story--y'all know me and my perverse muse by now, and as soon as people start nagging me about when something'll be finished, I get choked up. I can say, with some confidence, that it would be a love story, which is most of the problem, because I have little experience with writing such, and I suspect anything I came up with would be tacky and awkward. And also that my buddy Deb* has a lot to answer for.
I am willing to take a stab at it, so long as my muse lasts, because most of my memories of falling in love were actually that it was rather tacky and awkward. But I can't promise much. This feels less like writing a normal story and more like writing fan fiction about my own characters, if that makes any sense. So expect something rathered hackneyed, because this is ground I do not know well enough to avoid the obvious.
My agent says it's fine to post writing on-line, and won't make trouble for us in the future, so hey, what the hell. Besides, this isn't likely to ever be something a publisher would want, unless the previous book--the as yet unfinished goblin one--saw print, and even then, I don't know.
I don't promise it'll be good. I don't promise it'll be finished. I especially, and absolutely, cannot promise it'll have a happy ending.
You've been warned.
*Romance writer, better known as "Sabrina Jeffries". She's like infected me or something.
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"The human farm down the road occasionally called him in to help with the spring castrations. "
I can't believe I'm asking this, but considering the other characters, are the humans of this human farm livestock or owners?
I can't believe I'm asking this, but considering the other characters, are the humans of this human farm livestock or owners?
You have a new fan. :3 You are an excellent writer!!!!!!
Loved it, absolutley loved it.
I've never cared much for the "good" fantasy races--with possible exception of dwarves.
Trolls, orcs and especially goblins have always been my favorite.
Every time I read this my back goes twing in sympathy for poor Sings To Trees.
Hey, Lady Ursula, I'm still waiting to know whether Celadon made it out of the hope chest in one piece.
Blessings,
Steve
Blessings,
Steve
That is an excellent read- really enjoyed that.
Very interesting setup indeed.
Very interesting setup indeed.
This made me smile, especially the part where Sings-to-Trees realizes Celadon is actually a female - as if orcs didn't have females 
well written
well written
At last, I found the starting point. Can't wait to read the rest. 
please please publish this - I love Sings to Trees and your style is fantastic
This story is incredible and I've still 8 parts to go. It MUST, nay it NEEDS to get published!
I love your writing style. It's very fun and easy to read
This is epic. I definitely want to see more. ^_^ Of course, there might be more, as I still haven't gotten to your most recent artwork, but this is certainly a fine start.
Ah, poor Sings-to-Trees. And Celadon.
I would continue to praise this, especially the descriptions and other fancy thingies like that, but I shall now go hunt your gallery for the next chapter-thing in this amazing tale. ^_^
Ah, poor Sings-to-Trees. And Celadon.
I would continue to praise this, especially the descriptions and other fancy thingies like that, but I shall now go hunt your gallery for the next chapter-thing in this amazing tale. ^_^
Well, ceiling fires are quite a problem, if not what is beneath them...hehe :+favelov:
'Yep...the ceiling looks good.' Nice.
rambles? maybe so, but I like this story!
I read all the chapters today, and I really like your story! You have this way of writing that gets the reader hooked up and kinda urges them to read on. Congrats!
I also like how you portray the relation - agreed, it's been done before, but you've got a fresh perspective there.
One thing bothers me though... I *know* I might get flamed for this, but you could've done a little better with the elf's name. Sing-to-trees? Honestly. There are plenty of good elven name generators out there... another name [anything!] would've fared better IMHO.
I also like how you portray the relation - agreed, it's been done before, but you've got a fresh perspective there.
One thing bothers me though... I *know* I might get flamed for this, but you could've done a little better with the elf's name. Sing-to-trees? Honestly. There are plenty of good elven name generators out there... another name [anything!] would've fared better IMHO.
Heh heh, yeah; I check for ceiling fires everyday.
And please don't consider yourself a rambler or a writer that doesn't have gut to publish a book, you're pretty awesome!
I'll be comming back to read part 2! (you see all those comments below? They sure didn't write that becuase they hated it!)
And please don't consider yourself a rambler or a writer that doesn't have gut to publish a book, you're pretty awesome!
I'll be comming back to read part 2! (you see all those comments below? They sure didn't write that becuase they hated it!)
this is amazingly written, I love it, the style is flawless, the literary devices are subtle and well-employed and the plot is not, as you say, rambling at all, at least not to me. I think that the psuedorambling you fear only serve to further sings-to-tree's character. he is a very original one as well, I think I should mention that. Too many fantasy writers get caught up in characters that MUST be extensively gifted with weaponry and or magic. I definately will look into the rest.
hey, just throwing this out there, I dont even know if you'll read this, you seem to get a lot of comments as it is, but I am thinking of starting a campfire tale, meaning a story that is put together by a bunch of different people with no planning, just a culminative work that is written in parts of short page portions, about 5-10 pages each, all going along the same plot. if you'd be interested, check out my profile, the details are in my latest journal. If it intrests you still, leave me a comment, I'd love to have a real, very talented author for this fun project.
hey, just throwing this out there, I dont even know if you'll read this, you seem to get a lot of comments as it is, but I am thinking of starting a campfire tale, meaning a story that is put together by a bunch of different people with no planning, just a culminative work that is written in parts of short page portions, about 5-10 pages each, all going along the same plot. if you'd be interested, check out my profile, the details are in my latest journal. If it intrests you still, leave me a comment, I'd love to have a real, very talented author for this fun project.
This is amazing! Your writing style is great. I love Sings-To-Trees. 
A bit on the rambling side in the beginning, but hardly the worst I've ever seen. I couldn't stop giggling during the cieling bit, with the rafters and potential combustion and all. Great fun!
Oh that is fantastic!
I loved reading that, defenetally gave me a good laugh, and it didnt feel as if you were rambling.
At least, YOU didnt. Perhaps I just brushed it off as Sings-To-Tree's manner, the rambling.
Either way, thank you for the story, I cant wait to see if you finish it. XD
I loved reading that, defenetally gave me a good laugh, and it didnt feel as if you were rambling.
At least, YOU didnt. Perhaps I just brushed it off as Sings-To-Tree's manner, the rambling.
Either way, thank you for the story, I cant wait to see if you finish it. XD
I like it
Rambling CAN make a good story
Rambling CAN make a good story
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