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Thanks for the welcome! ^-^

And I'm over the moon because I took a "leap of faith", ha ha. (I don't know if you're a RENT fan or not; I just happen to like that part quite a bit.)
I think this site is amazing and I wish I'd found it earlier. It's just what I've needed. I just have to critique something already so I can publish!
Hi Laurie -- thanks for the message. Yes... I'm concentrating on my novels at the moment. Couple of domestic things going too. I'll be up and running again when I manage to organise myself! Love, Dom.
Thanks for the welcome!
Hey Laurie,
Thanks! I'm actually taking an online Photoshop class this summer and that was the assignment I did today. Totally abstract, but I thought, "Hey, a Scribophile Avatar!" The one before that was a doodle from years ago that I just dug up. I'm trying to keep them Ben-made and rotating them out. I don't know if that helps me or hurts me as far as being recognizable, but who cares. It's fun.

-Ben
Howdy-

Thanks for your thorough critique. I was aiming for a story that everyone could apply their own experience to, which is why I didn't elaborate much on either character. I'll certainly use your comments if I decide to edit or add to it.

thanks again!
-matt
Glad to critique, your poem really was a good read. I am considering entering the contest. Do I need to rack up any karma points or anything else to enter?
I am really glad I picked up your Heat of Love. I am interested to see where it leads. Great description and attention to detail in most places. Can't wait to read more.
Hey, you are welcome. It was a pleasure reading your poem, so I thought it'd be nice to give you my input on it. And thanks for the welcoming. (And I'm guessing you are a fan of Poohbear and Firefly too? Hard to find that combination).
I have to watch the show alone because my sister doesn't like to watch the acctual show. Just the auditions.
I wish I could dance the contestants on the show. They're amazing!
Name: Laurie Paulsen
Sex: Female
Location: Arizona
Birthday: Jun. 30, 1968
Words Written: 41284

About Me

Occupation: I've worked in a bookstore since 1996. Before that, I was enslaved to a company I refer to as the 'Retail Nazis'. Let's not speak of that time, shall we?
About Me: I've always been a writer at heart. My fondest wish is to someday make my living through writing novels. So far, I've been writing mostly short stories. (I did complete last November's Nanowrimo, though! Woohoo!)
I love genre writing, and focus on science fiction/horror...with dashes of mystery. I can't promise some lovin' might not make it in there, too. Okay, I admit my stories are really a mishmash.
Interests: Geeky stuff, but not the kind that requires thinking.
Astrophysics? Nope.
Video games? Yeah, baybee!
I also have dogs (2) and a cat, and my hubby and I openly acknowledge they're our kids.
Publications: April 29th issue of www.espressofiction.com! :)
Favorite Books: Right now? Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series, SM Stirling's Dies the Fire series, Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road', Stephen King's 'Talisman', 'Given' by Wendell Berry and anything 'Calvin & Hobbes'.
Favorite Movies: 'Dog Soldiers', 'Ginger Snaps', 'Children Of Men', anything by Brad Bird, 'Stranger Than Fiction', 'American Beauty', 'Waitress', 'Juno'...this list rotates to follow my mood, so check back.
Favorite TV Shows: Top Chef, the MSNBC politico gauntlet (Mon-Fri), cheesy Sci Fi Channel movies, Buffy the Vampire Slayer(!!!), Wonderfalls, House (but I'm avoiding the current season until it's out on dvd...I missed too much already.)
Favorite Quotes: "We live in a culture that discourages empathy. A culture that too often tells us our principle goal in life is to be rich, thin, young, famous, safe, and entertained."
--Barack Obama, speech, Jul. 12, 2006

"Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy."
--Wendell Berry
Loves: I love home improvement shows, horror films, warm clothes from the dryer, compassion, surprises (not the kind characters get in horror films), public adoration and chocolate-pecan pie a la mode.
Hates: Closed-minded thinking, petty character judgements, excessive greed/selfishness, cell phones, incivility and black licorice. Ew.

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The Magic of Recluce (Recluce series, Book 1) Thread of Fear Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age Love the Work, Hate the Job: Why America's Best Workers Are Unhappier Than Ever The Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change Jitterbug Perfume
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Latest Works

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Janet uses her quick wits and reflexes to start a fire. » Read...
chasing the future, outrunning the past. » Read...
a tongue-in-cheek horror poem about fear of the dark. » Read...

Latest Critiques and Comments

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On Brazeria, by Jack McFie:  hi, jack-- once again you've thrilled me and with a story completely different in subject and tone. i think you kn... » Read more...
On What I Know, Chapter 1: What I Know, by Louisa Gholson:  hi, louisa-- [as always, these critiques are one person's opinion (mine ) of your work--please take any suggestions... » Read more...
On Box the Air, by wildoatmeal:  hey, chris-- i'm struck by how deft your hand is at creating and sustaining this tone of caged determination, of an... » Read more...
On reliquary, by Kirsten Ashenbrenner:  hi, kirsten-- first, let me assure you you're the best judge of your writing, your intent, so please take any feedb... » Read more...
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