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I just found out that someone from a radio station had left a comment on one of my blogs, asking me to participate in a radio show about erotic writing. Sure, I write some stories that contain some sex, but that's not my main goal.

I missed my chance, because that stupid site doesn't send notifications about blog comments. At first I was really disappointed, but then I thought - is that my only chance to get noticed?

The last time someone wanted me to talk about fan fiction/slash I was ruled out because I wasn't a teenager and because I live too far away from the paper's readers. Before that, I was interviewed on tv, but it wasn't because of my writing, it was because of my association with slash. Fair enough. I was happy to provide info about that, since it's one of my favorite genres.

But - I don't write very erotic stories. What little sex there is in my writing, can't be described as 'erotic'. At least I don't think so. I want to be noticed because I write interesting, entertaining stories. Because I'm a good writer.

On the other hand, I don't want to stop writing what I do. I have reasons for every choice I make in the plot and characterization. Besides, if I gave up writing stories with any kind of sexual content, then apparently, no one would bother about me and my writing.

It feels frustrating. I'm never going to be a good erotic writer. That's not my thing. And clearly, I'm not getting noticed for my writing either. Oh, well, that's just typical.

Late last night, I finished an original story I'd been working on. Actually, I finished the translation so now it's in both languages. It turned out well, I think, but then I guess I'm partial. LOL

I finally caved and got Twitter. It remains to be seen if I'll have any use for it. Everyone else seems so worked up about it. I have to confess I still don't see the point, but well, I might warm to it, once I get the hang of it.

I started thinking about where I write. The answer is, in bed. I might write at a desk - if I had a study of my own, away from others. At the moment, I'm sharing a house with my mom and my sister and unless I decided to write all night and sleep all day, I wouldn't get any peace.

Actually, I don't think it's a bad idea to write in bed. Many published writers I know of, do this. I think it's really common. But everyone's different. Some people prefer to sit at a desk or other table. I guess some like sitting outdoors at a café or somewhere else public.

Of course, a laptop (or in my case an iBook) is really a necessity if you want to write in bed. Once you have that all you need is an electric outlet and you're set to go. Unless you have a rabbit who likes to chew on wires. If you do, I suggest you keep a constant eye on the cable and/or the rabbit. LOL. Be warned, as you might or might not know, some puppies and cats also like to chew on stuff, sometimes wires, so watch out.

Another thing - I prefer to write quite late in the evening or at night. First of all I'm an evening person/night owl. I feel more alert and creative later in the day. It's also more peaceful around the house and probably, unless you live in a major city, your neigbhorhood too.

Where do you like to write? And at what time?

I updated the site again, just a little. There's one new fandom and two new fics, as well as a couple of new links on the links page.

This might be a good time to describle my links page/the links pages. One of them lists sites I've joined. For instance, I have links to all my blogs there, but also to the various fan fiction archives (or archives for original fiction).

The other one - I call it web - contains links to different fan fiction sites, to sites about writing in general or to fandom-related sites. Lately, I've also added links to sites with original slash recommendations (in this case books that have been published in the traditional sense).

I don't know what's going on. My site, that's actually been updated and had a makeover, like I told you about in an earlier blog post, has suddenly changed, seemingly completely by itself. The CSS isn't working, pages aren't visible anymore and tables are no longer centered.

It's so weird. I have no idea how it happened. We weren't hacked, at least I don't think so. The web hotel hasn't noticed anything out of the ordinary.

Another thing - I've made up an entirely new system for ratings. It would be fun to get it online 'live' on the site, but so far my sister - the webmaster - and I haven't been able to fix these problems.

Oh, well. I'm sure we'll work it out somehow and then the world will get to see my invention. :)

I only just found out why some sites have switched to the FictionRatings system, instead of the movie ratings. The MPAA has threatened to take legal action against anyone using their ratings system.

So that's the next step in the evolution of the site. New ratings, or rather a new system for the ratings.

There will also be some more useful links, to site with facts about fan fiction. I feel that the knowledge about fan fiction has deteriorated in the years I've been active in the fan fiction world. Hopefully, I'll be able to contribute to restoring that knowledge.

It will be a while until I post here. I'm writing other things at the moment. But when I'm
less inspired to write stories, I'm sure I'll be blogging more again.

The entire site has had a complete 'face lift'. My sister has done a great job, and now it's finally finished. I made up the look, more or less, but my sister added some decorations, to make it look even nicer. (if I may say so myself.)

Come on in and take a look, if you like.

There are times when I feel like this. That what I'm writing is of poor quality, lacks originality and is plain boring. At other times I can be more hopeful. But... The truth is, I know there are plenty of girls like me, some very young, some a bit older, who write about almost exactly the same themes I do. Many of them write as well as I do or better.

What do I have to offer, really?

Times like these, I just know I'll never have my books published. Who would like to read them?

But then again, sometimes I consider this: others, less talented writers not only get published, but sell like mad. Then I think, why not me? If they can make it, so can I. Maybe I'm even a little better than they are, these writers who shall remain anonymous. They might be among your favorites. The last thing I want is to insult my readers.

At the end of the day, all I know is that I don't know anything. Someone a lot smarter than I am, came up with that, but it's still true.