Housekeeping

[geoviki]

I read somewhere that obsessive-compulsive behavior and neatness are part of the same continuum. And sometimes I find myself closer to the scarier edge. Now that I'm done with the sequel, I'm finally getting back to RL chores. I finally finished the bloody garage-painting. That took 6 days. Moon landings were accomplished in less time. Just logged 3 hours in kitchen cleaning. Now it's Merlot time.

I admit today that I tested the comment function on Skyehawke to make sure it wasn't broken. I haven't had a comment on the sequel since last Wednesday. Not a peep. It's a good thing I have some self-esteem built up over my writing from my betas, because I'd sure be wondering WTF right about now. Scientifically analyzing the situation, the feedback rate is clocking in at 1%. If I estimate that each reader hits the prologue twice before finishing the story, that's 2%. Which means that 98% of the readers bugger off without saying a thing. Which is my own behaviour with fics I'm not all that enamoured of. Which also, in an odd way, gives me freedom to write the fics in alternate fandoms that I've got bunnying. I've got two plots percolating, one in a fandom that only God and I even read.

ETA: Hey, I didn't intend to make any of you feel bad about not having tons of free time and not reading the sequel. Really! I'm just pondering the thousands who did read it and tiptoed away. But I know that archives are notoriously bad places to gather feedback. I know this. The stupid fic just won't fit on my LJ, though. < / ETA >

There's an age-issue thing going around, and I find myself clueless. Don't know who, don't know how. I was relieved that it wasn't about those of us who might be too old for this sort of thing! So maybe one or two underage fans have wandered over here; if you look at the userinfo you'd have gleaned my age and scurried away by now.

Oh, right, I was going to say something about defriending. I updated my infamous and anal spreadsheet of who's who in my friends list. Here's my policy:

- I can't friend everyone back and still have a RL, dull as it may be.
- if I've friended you, I read your LJ all the time.
- if I haven't friended you back but you still have me friended, I sometimes read your LJ, too.
- I friend folks who interest me. I have lots of folks friended who don't have me friended.
- I'm looking for fandom stuff. If you only post RL topics, I can't keep up.

So here's the kicker: if you have me friended out of guilt, or I used to interest you but now I don't, or you're afraid if you defriend me I'll sic my minions on you or snub you or react badly - don't fret. I'm announcing amnesty: feel free to clean up your list and bid farewell, no bad feelings. I have no minions anyway.

Comments

[charlotteschaos.livejournal.com]

Well, if you'd like I could host and code one of those "color bar" things where people can just swipe the text to put links on their journals or user info like I have all over my user info. That can make it easier for people to rec you, plus people like a little something to color up their user info ;) win-win ;)

Yes, I know smack the advertising lady now.

You might try putting it up on ff.net, actually. I don't remember your sex scenes getting too purpole. They might cut you a break on a hard R?

[kupukello.livejournal.com]

LOL!!!! Thank you!!!! :D I KNEW there must be a real picture behind that all :D

*ogles* Is he wearing anything beneath it? O.O Wow. The front row must have gotten REALLY nice pictures of him.

[lazy-daze.livejournal.com]

Boo, I am annoyed for you re: lack of comments on DSoT. I thought it was really good. <333 I don't know what it is (I now have the Rufus song in my head, yay! :P) - I guess people in general are more inclined to read how-they-got-together fics, rather than established relationships, and there was less hype for this one, maybe some readers of it first time round may not even be aware of the sequel? And sequels in general in films or fics or whatever, are often less popular in general - doesn't mean they're in any way worse. But still. Boo. :(

[(Anonymous)]

The government do have confiscation down to a science. I suspect that the galleons objection raised has more to do with the uneasy truce between goblins and wizards, however the Manor possesses no such protections. Although, of couse, it is likely that Lucius and his predecessors will have populated the buildings and grounds with any number of protections. In fact, one imagines that the greatest problem with confiscation would be that Lucius would be a fool to not have made the Manor unplotable and other such things. Moreso, after the raid in CoS, why would he not have it truly hidden via the Fidelius? We may surmise that Voldemort's inner circle will have heard of the charm when Peter betrayed the Potters if they hadn't known of it before. That would be quite an humourous take on ATBT: The Ministry prosecutes and wins the case, but then can't execute on the judgement as they can not find the Manor.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

The Ministry prosecutes and wins the case, but then can't execute on the judgement as they can not find the Manor.

Oh I love that! What a clever twist! You have a creative mind, O anonymous.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Is this you, Tip? Everyone is wailing and gnashing their teeth this morning wondering where you've gone! Come back!

[marinelle24.livejournal.com]

I befriended you, 'cause I read many positive comments on ATBT. But I didn't yet come to read it, hence the lack of my comments (also am not especially good at it, as english isn't my native language). Though I just found out that Waters of March is your fic. So here is my comment to it - I really truly deeply like it (saved it on my PC in the file "Best" :)).
P.S: don't waste your time on visiting my LJ, it's as much as empty :/
P.P.S: you don't mind if I go on being just a silent reader, do you?

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Well, Sandra, when you write a songfic, you go all out! Pink Floyd can't compare.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

I like your version of Merlot time. Actually, mine was an obscure reference to an old beer commercial that urged: "Welcome to Miller time!" Only I believe you'd have to be old as the hills to remember it, not to mention American. Miller is one of those light, bitter, crappy American beers.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Don't be afraid to leave reviews! I'm not saying this for myself but for all authors. I can't think of a forum that doesn't allow at least anonymous feedback posting, and Skyehawke asks for an email address (optional) - you don't have to be a memeber to leave comments. Lj comments, email to the author comments - they're all good. That's the only tangible payment an author ever gets, so sprinkle your love everywhere!

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Yes, I got the email! Thank you. Sorry to hear about RL - darn that anyway, why can't we just blissfully flow along in our fantasy world. Except there's wank here, too, sometimes. Glad to hear you enjoyed the fic. I like it when folks tell me specific lines they like (sorry about waking hubby, though).

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

I think a rec is like a comment with whipped cream on it! Because not only are you telling the author, you are telling the rest of fandom, too. Besides, since I dedicated the fic to you, I certainly knew you wouldn't be mean about it!

I got into major spring cleaning myself this rainy weekend, so I know what you're going thru - except I hope your back is recovering. This is a bit of a busy week - Eric's last few days of school. Last night they had a big thing like graduation, because they are moving to high school next year. It was boring and endless and I'm all stiff from sitting on wooden bleachers listening to silly speeches for far too long. So I didn't get to check Y!M.

Catch you soon. Go read all of the new fic on pornish pixies and tell us all which are great ones.

[silentauror.livejournal.com]

Ahaha! Well, you know - classical musician and all. :) Just be grateful it wasn't Puccini, or something! Besides, have you heard the Adagio for Strings/Agnus Dei? It's simply incredible. My mother wants it sung or played at her funeral.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Interesting moments, huh? Are those like senior moments?

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

I can't wait for fall, then.

Thanks for letting me know you liked the sequel. Nah, it's too big to chop up and post here - I'd be spamming like a mad spamming thing. People seem to be finding it all right. They're just a bit...laconic.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Hello! Feel free to stay and read my LJ; I don't mind at all. Don't hesitate to speak up if the mood takes you, though.

I'm glad you enjoyed Waters of March. It seems so long ago that I wrote it!

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I think perhaps readership will build slowly for this sequel. I'm feeling more chipper about it. Maybe it was that the day I posted this was dreary and wet.

[parthenia14.livejournal.com]

Ahaaa -that's why i remember it ;-)

I remember Miller time ads. But the beer's pretty terrible.

I just read all of DSOT on a long train journey (scared the little old lady next to me I can tell you), so I owe you a full review later. But one word: lovely. And Daniel - fabulous. The bit in the wards with Dean made me laugh a lot and scare old ladies even more.

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Aw, do you have them too? You can join my mid-life crisis support group if you feel the need! *hugs* *grimaces as body protests movement*

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

i usually email the author or use lj. i'll try to overcome my fear of reviews on other sites. [*grin*] i do try and make sure the author gets told somehow that i lurve the story. i know how much that can mean.

[luci0logy.livejournal.com]

I'm back from London and have completed the second read through so expect an email of the rest soon.

ps Where do you get your info' re Draco's clothes from? When I Googled Dior Homme so I could be more specific about what he was wearing for the ballet, I only came up with stockists or slide shows of the Spring 2005 collection. I could not believe how thin some of those men(?) were - almost as bad as the girls!

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

I had my own fashion beta - kattiya. I wonder if I saved the link, because she had the actual shirt picked out! I do remember it was from a catalog (online) from some company, and being shocked at the actual cost.

And I agree wholeheartedly with your views on the men being too thin - the women, too.

[ex-ella-bane358.livejournal.com]

Hello! I just wanted you to know I left you some nice long feedback under your May 11th entry for 'Delicate Sound of Thunder' -- sorry I was so late with it :(