*happy dance / squeeeeee*-time

So, in two days I've had two aknowledgements for my fics.

Yesterday the When Love Was New-contest winners were announced. Well, I didn't win, which is no surprise, but I got a honorable mention from Dark Absynthe.

I was so ecstatic!

Not only that, but today, Naelany recommended Comfort In Pain in Twislash Unveiled!!

I mean...OMG! I'm so happy!

Also, as a status update, I'm writing the next chapter of Comfort In Pain AND the next chapter of Brand New Start. Edward is trying to get his voice heard and he has a lot to say.

I also have one bid in the Fandom Gives Back-auction. The EPOV for Brand New Start might take time to get published unless you want to bid on it... *wicked grin*

Some youtube-videos

The songs are popping up, so here are some videos for you. :)

Chapter 2 and some sidenotes

Okay then. Chapter 2 was published yesterday and I know it's now full of...stuff.

So here are explanations for the said things, links for more information for both chapters.

Kentucky - Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the fact that native bluegrass is present in many of the pastures throughout the state, based on the fertile soil. It made possible the breeding of high-quality livestock, especially thoroughbred racing horses.
Eventing - Eventing is an equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country and show jumping. This event has its roots as a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding.


Horse whisperer - A horse whisperer is a horse trainer who adopts a sympathetic view of the motives, needs, and desires of the horse, based on natural horsemanship and modern equine psychology.
Horseback Riding Injuries and Safety Tips
Wikipedia list of horse accidents - (including historical figures who have died due to said accidents)
The Horse Whisperer - The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 movie directed by and starring Robert Redford, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Nicholas Evans.

Clydesdale - The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse derived from the farm horses of Clydesdale, Scotland, and named after that region.
Thoroughbred - The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word "thoroughbred" is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered a "hot-blooded" horse, known for their agility, speed and spirit.
Shire - Shires have held the world records for both largest overall horse and tallest horse at various times.

Anorexia - Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric illness that describes an eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight.

However, even though Edward might look 'anorexic' he does not have anorexia nervosa.
Instead, what I believe he has is
Major depressive disorder - Major depressive disorder (also known as clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Yay for Chapter 1 !!

It's published!

Links for information coming soon.

Right now though, this is it.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5510195/1/Brand_New_Start

And thank you A TON, Beautiful Figment, my fuckhot beta. *mwah!*

Getting there...

My beta lost her internet connection a few days ago so things are even slower than the usual. I just want to get the first chapter out before the Fandom Gives Back author auction starts. So that people know there's a possible other POV they could bid for... ;)

On another note, I've gathered a list for links to sites as I promised and will post it here once the first two chapters are published. It should be soon that the first chapter is done. You just wait... ^^

Oh and thanks for naelany for her comment on the teaser I sent her. I sort of like the story too. ;)

Meanwhile, check out these:

The Fandom Gives Back-site

My thread on the auction forums

Before-publishing angst :)

So...

My darling beta Beautiful Figment is going through the first Chapter of Brand New Start slowly but surely. There is a lot to correct and she has her own writing and her toddlers to take care of as well, oh and the hubby as well. ;)

Anyway. I'm angsty. I know I shouldn't be, it's not like this is my first ever fic. Maybe tenth? Fifteenth if you count the ones that have never gotten published.

This time the feeling is slightly different. This is my first betaed story. This is the one I think might be a turning point for my writing. I hope this fic is my 'Over the Top', my 'What I Failed to Realize' or maybe my 'All I Ever Knew'. It could very well be my 'Sketchbook Revelations' or my 'Legacy' too. Enough with the namedropping? Okay.

You get the idea.

I hope.

Anyways... I thought I'd start this blog for inspiration. To tell you more about things outside the fic itself. To clarify things and to answer questions I might get in the reviews which will hopefully be plenty.

Since the subject isn't familiar to all readers, I'll post links to different websites and especially Wikipedia to show you what it's about. There will most likely be plenty of song lyrics here too and probably photos as well. Pretty pikshurs.

I hope this brings me and my beta some inspiration and the readers the story might get some extra material for their enjoyment. :)

Now, on with writing the second chapter. ^^