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DanaMarieBell
February 4th, 2011, 11:11 AM
I thought it would be cool to keep the story thread clear of comments and discussion for easier reading. There's nothing quite like a critique in the middle of a story, right? Unless you're an author and your editor has left you the "The hero is TSTL: FIX IT!" note, that is.

Not that it's ever happened to me before. :cool2: Ahem.

So I've started this thread for comments, brainstorming, etc. Basically anything that comes to mind about the story we're putting together but that doesn't belong in the actual story. Sound good?

That said, we have our first secondary character: Derek! Sounds like a bad, bad man. Wonder what he's up to? :whistling:
Grammi7
February 4th, 2011, 12:16 PM
To me Derek is dressed in black leather and dark glasses. He rides a big black motorcycle. Everyone watches as this mysterious man rides down the street.
DanaMarieBell
February 4th, 2011, 12:18 PM
But what does he wear when he's working with the PsyCops, if he works for them? Does he blend in? Does he stand out? Or is he somewhere in-between? And if he doesn't work for them, how does he manage to watch them without bringing attention to himself?
Grammi7
February 4th, 2011, 01:06 PM
He is somewhere in between. He hides in the shadows and watches while he decides what he wants to do.
DanaMarieBell
February 4th, 2011, 01:09 PM
Is he in your head enough that you can write about him?
CharmedGirl
February 4th, 2011, 04:00 PM
I didn't follow the Derek avenue. Instead I started with POV from Megan. It was about time we heard from her, though I don't know how far I really got. But in saying that, I can't wait to explain her past with Jack when I post next.
melissasanchez
February 4th, 2011, 06:32 PM
Hi I'm new to this and not really sure how it works so if someone could explain it to me I would really appreciate it thanks
hollie
February 5th, 2011, 04:57 AM
Hi I'm new to this and not really sure how it works so if someone could explain it to me I would really appreciate it thanks


it is very simple the story thread is here http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/board/showthread.php?t=16874

read the story and then add a paragraph to build onto what is already there. we do have some rules and legal mumbo jumbo which are here http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=256

but mainly it is just a matter of being conciderate of others in how often, how much and what you post.

oh and most important ~ have fun :clap:
CharmedGirl
February 5th, 2011, 04:58 AM
Okay melissa, all you have to do is write a paragraph as part of the story. To qualify as a winning post, you must post at least 5 lines, and follow the genre, so as you can see this month it's a paranormal.

The author for the month may set certain rules, which Dana has and you can find them where the blurb is posted.

That's pretty much it and just watch as the month progresses. If you have any other questions, just feel free to post them here and I'll be glad to help.
CharmedGirl
February 5th, 2011, 05:49 PM
So I've just added a paragraph, though I can't figure out how Keith managed to see such a vision. Did the person who was stabbing Megan's photo touch the door knob? Who knows. Can't wait to find out.
DanaMarieBell
February 10th, 2011, 12:08 PM
We have another psychic working the case with Megan and Keith! Who is he? Is it the very creepy Derek, someone who wants to win Megan for himself (or someone who wants Keith for HERSELF)? Or could it be a rival-rival for the strong psychokinetic?
CharmedGirl
February 10th, 2011, 04:09 PM
I have no idea Dana, but I did make progress on their personal relationship in my paragraph.

The ice around her heart is starting to melt, and it's all because of Keith.
DanaMarieBell
February 14th, 2011, 07:07 AM
I decided it was time for the master to show up. What do you think? Is Jack going out for pasta... or something else? And is Derek a poor, brainwashed fool or a willing participant? And what about Eris?
CharmedGirl
February 14th, 2011, 05:52 PM
I decided it was time for the master to show up. What do you think? Is Jack going out for pasta... or something else? And is Derek a poor, brainwashed fool or a willing participant? And what about Eris?

I've added a bit more to the master part, and then what he's done that Keith and Megan discover when they arrive at the restaurant. I thought that was a good change up. Jack is getting game.
CharmedGirl
February 19th, 2011, 04:12 PM
Sorry I haven't been in to post for the last couple of days but I've been working. No one had posted since I last did. How sad.
Grace Elliot
February 20th, 2011, 10:00 AM
I'm being really dim here but I cant 'find' the story any more. Where has it gone?
Cant see a link to the actual posts. Hmm.
:gloomy:
Grace Elliot
February 20th, 2011, 12:48 PM
OK, silly me....I've found it again. Drrrr - if I had a brain I'd be dangerous.
CharmedGirl
February 20th, 2011, 02:53 PM
OK, silly me....I've found it again. Drrrr - if I had a brain I'd be dangerous.

I hope you post something for the story Grace. It's been kind of lonely posting on my own.
DanaMarieBell
February 21st, 2011, 12:24 PM
I know! I'm really sorry; I got sick and wasn't on-line much. The little bit I posted about Eris and Derek? I was running a fever that day. :melvin: But I'm finally fever free and working again.

I'm going to try and come up with something today while I catch up with everything I let fall by the wayside.