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Post by bex on Dec 24, 2010 2:23:27 GMT -5
Hi...I guess it would be rather obvious that I'm new here; even more obvious that I answer to the name of Bex and that I'm a writer to some extent. How about I tell you something you didn't know?
I'm newly married (as of November 7), I was invited by Stacy, I live in Houston, I have 13 (seriously) cats, I just quit a job that made me miserable for two years, I smoke (a lot), I am addicted to Game Show Network and I think George Bailey is the best character to ever grace the cinema.
I won't be obnoxious and plug my website here, because that sort of thing brought me here in the first place. but I will say that if you wanna check it out, the link's in my sig. I also hang out on that twitter thing (@ladyaaron - personal - and @havenpark - writing).
Thank you for having me. Looking forward to getting involved in the discussions.
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Post by Stacy on Dec 24, 2010 2:31:36 GMT -5
Yay! Glad you came. This is mostly a Sims story community, but we are accepting of full text as well. I should hope so, since that's mostly what I write these days. Congratulations on the marriage thing! And I have four cats, and I'd have 13 if I had the room and money. I used to work at a job that made me miserable, so I can empathize with that. I hope you like it here - I could never fit in with the webfic community either but I do fit in here, as much as I fit in anywhere. Hopefully you will too. And also - no one here is invisible, not if I can help it.
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Post by bex on Dec 24, 2010 2:37:59 GMT -5
Thanks, Stacy. To be honest, it's just time to sever ties with that community and many of those people. So many divisions. So many mean-spirited people. It's just a bunch of crap and I've come to a point in my life that I just no longer need it. 13 cats is a challenge, for sure. I keep saying that I need to pare them down, but I don't know which ones to part with, because they're all my babies. I don't have kids, so they're my babies. BTW, one is named Seth Bensonhurst Smythe...heh. I'd love to say he was named after your character, but...it was Seth MacFarlane.
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Post by thelunarfox on Dec 24, 2010 2:47:38 GMT -5
Welcome! Yeah, as far as I'm concerned, sim story is no different from full text. We all need to use words. And if you don't already play the game, maybe we can help get you hooked. I actually find it's helpful for my writing.
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Post by bex on Dec 24, 2010 3:12:08 GMT -5
Hi there! I've never played it...a friend tried to get me into it, but to no avail. Maybe I'll check it out now that I have a little more time on my hands.
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Post by rad on Dec 24, 2010 4:26:33 GMT -5
Welcome! Looking forward to catching up on your work!
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choco
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Post by choco on Dec 24, 2010 7:41:06 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm new here too and am finding that this is a lovely bunch of people. Also, they're very helpful with critiquing. Enjoy your stay.
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Post by sb on Dec 24, 2010 8:44:51 GMT -5
Hi and welcome and congrats on your marriage! 13 cats...wow...I have one and he drives me insane.
I'll repeat what's already been said: there are a lot of writers here who use the game illustrations very sparingly, and some who do not use them at all. Some people actually play the game and others use it only for the visuals. It's all good! Can't wait to read your work!
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pinkfiend1
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Missing everyone
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Post by pinkfiend1 on Dec 24, 2010 10:15:58 GMT -5
Hello Congratulations on the marriage. Happy Christmas
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Post by sb on Dec 24, 2010 10:27:01 GMT -5
oh wow!!! I just read your recaps and skimmed the earlier chapters of your work and I LOVE IT! I couldn't figure out how to leave a comment for you there, and you don't have a story thread set up yet, so I'm telling you here. The characters are fascinating, the writing is slick and tense, and I want to know what happens next!!
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sfe
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Post by sfe on Dec 24, 2010 12:15:32 GMT -5
Hello and welcome!! Congratulations on your marriage. 13 cats is definitely a large number, hehe.. I can't even decide on bringing a single pet home. I'd like to have a dog, but I'm not sure I can handle all the responsibilities. I don't know what community you have been a member of, but I'm sure you'll like VSS!
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Post by laura on Dec 24, 2010 12:29:35 GMT -5
Welcome!!! Glad to have you here with us!
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dinuriel
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Torturing characters? Me? Nooo...
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Post by dinuriel on Dec 24, 2010 13:20:05 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome
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Post by mdpthatsme on Dec 24, 2010 15:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by bex on Dec 24, 2010 16:07:28 GMT -5
Thank you all very much for the warm welcomes!
SB - Thank you so much! That's very nice of you to say. I really appreciate it!
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Post by drew on Dec 26, 2010 20:16:43 GMT -5
Welcome,
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Post by qui on Dec 29, 2010 20:42:51 GMT -5
Welcome and Congrats!
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Post by dbloveshermac on Dec 31, 2010 9:55:53 GMT -5
Welcome, Bex! Felicitations on your recent marriage! I hope you have many lovely years together, and that your cats and your spouse get along wonderfully.
I look forward to reading your work!
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Post by celebkiriedhel on Jan 4, 2011 3:45:12 GMT -5
Sorry I wasn't here when you first arrived - but welcome and glad you're here! I always love meeting new friends and having more things to read!
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Post by themctavishams on Jan 4, 2011 21:54:14 GMT -5
Hi there, and welcome!!! I'm late, as ever, but glad to have you here!!
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