Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: October 10, 2016 09:12 PM · On: Author’s note
I totally understand so much of what you were feeling when you wrote this message. I've gone through periods of feeling uninspired, and like you said it's so discouraging when you get few comments. I think all us writers go through these things. I'm loving this story, it's angsty and It took me a long time to be able to read angst, and I still hates reading death fics... I'm glad your back, and I looking forward to reading more. So does this mean that you'll be finishing it up soon? Either way I look forward to seeing where you take us...
Hugs Sweetheart ~ Kathleen
Author's Response: I think the majority of authors go through similar things regarding their work. You experienced it, too? I'm better now to deal with a lack of motivation, but mainly, the readers are what help me to move on when I'm down, thus, this note. But yes, writing is a tricky process. I'm so glad you're enjoying this story, even with all the angst, as I know it's as angsty as it can get at times. Thank you so much for your wonderful support, Kathleen
Reviewer: aglaja5 (Signed) · Date: September 08, 2016 03:28 PM · On: Author’s note
Hello! First of all thanks for answering my reviews. It's always interesting to get to know some of the authors' thoughts. I'm sorry that I've given you reviews just recently because I think you deserve a review for every chapter. But I think I'll read your brilliant story again anyway and then I will do better...
I wanted to take the chance to give you an answer to this note although I know it's not current. And I hope you've overcame your doubts. But nevertheless... I can understand that it's maybe boring to write on your own (but to be honest... I can't even write such things so how can I understand :-) ) but I don't understand how you could be so doubtful about your story. It's brilliant, exciting, interesting, affectionate, dramatic, heartbreaking, cute, hot... and it's good written. I could go on. And it's for sure not boring. And I don't think that there is too much angst. It just fits to the characters and the story. For example when Justin got back from L.A. and Brian wanted him to move in I haven't expected Brian still doing so much tricking and I think in the tv show there was also so much hurt and pain. I just wanted to tell you how much I love your story and I hope you don't stop writing. I think you are very talented. So, enough for today... :-)
Thanks for making my last days and a big hug from germany, a.
Author's Response: Hi my friend!
Aww, you're fabulous to let me an extra review :-) And what reviews! Answering is the least I can do :D
I had a hard time with this story. Motivation is suck a tricky thing and I was feeling down, with no inspiration at the time. It can be hard trying to keep going in that case and not just stop, and I know the best way for me to prevent that it is to reach out to the readers. Hence, this note. And the doubts, well, they're evil LOL
Fortunately, I'm feeling much better now. Since that note, I have a reader who is helping me while I write and it helps more than I can say. Not being an English speaker can be so frustrating! I'm so grateful for all the support readers have given me.
And I'm SO happy with your words about this story. Thank you so much for the encouragement! I feel at times that the angst is too much, but I think I can't write any other way. And knowing that readers actually love this even with all the pain and trials the characters are going through is a really good feeling for me.
So, THANK YOU again! And you're from Germany? We're actually neighboors ;P
More to come soon. I will look forward to read your beautiful thoughts :)
* Hugs *
Reviewer: qafqueenbee (Anonymous) · Date: August 25, 2016 11:59 PM · On: Author’s note
I started waiting until stories are done before I start to read tjem, because so many wsa unfinished. I started to read your story because you had more than 20 chapters. Please fiinish it. I am enjoying it a lot. I want to know what happens now that Jessie is back and what happen that cause Justin to leave.
Author's Response: Hey!
Thank you so much for your feedback :) I had to take a break from writing but I plan to update this story very soon. I was feeling really down when I wrote this note, though, but I'm confident I will finish this story in the next few months, thanks to all the support I had from my wonderful readers. So stay tuned, you will know very soon what have happened between Brian and Justin in the past and what is going to happen with Jesse :)
* hugs from France *
Reviewer: feet526@comcast.net (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2016 04:34 AM · On: Author’s note
Sorry you are losing interest in this story! I have been enjoying it so much and look forward to any and all updates.
Hope you continue; I am sure I am not alone. You must decide, of course, but I hope you take the positvie road!
Author's Response: Hi my friend,
I'm better now. I want to finish this, so it's safe to say that there is a 99% chance I will finish this story :) Thank you so much for leavins a comment and telling me you like it though, it helps a lot and I'm always so happy to read a comment from a new reader :) More to come as soon as I can!
* hugs from France *
Reviewer: krussell87 (Signed) · Date: August 10, 2016 11:55 PM · On: Author’s note
I just today came upon your story and read it in one sitting!!! I do hope you can finish this story..... I am in awe of your talent. Would be a shame to not reach an ending. Love this story!!!d84;a039;d84;a039;
Author's Response: Hi Karen!
Aw, thank you so much for leaving me this beautiful comment! I'm alwasy so elated to read that someone is discovering and loving this story :)
As you've seen, I've written two more chapters since that note, so, it's safe to say my motivation is abck ;) but the readers's encouragement helps more than I can say, so thank you so much for letting me know you were enjoying this. It means a lot :)
* hugs from France *
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: July 23, 2016 07:42 PM · On: Author’s note
I'm back, "recovered" ... And not a moment too soon by the sound of it :)
Firstly, there is absolutely nothing boring about this story, I love it and I don't do boring. Secondly, I was surprised it was Jesse who ended up getting hurt because I couldn't see the Jesse we knew up to that point blaming Brian for something that clearly wasn't his fault, for that kind of reaction I thought it would surely have to be the man he loved who got hurt. I now see that was a rather simplistic and obvious way to go, the way you wrote it was far more realistic. The mental repercussions Jesse suffered were in fact just as damaging and life changing as the physical ones .... and this is why you write and I read. Thirdly, angst is essential as far as I'm concerned, it's too much fluff I have a problem with.
So keep at it and if writing with someone else makes the whole experience more enjoyable for you then I am very glad you ve found that person because if you stopped writing I would miss you :(
Author's Response: My dear Carol,
What do you mean, 'recovered?" You have me worried here! I sincerely hope everything is okay with you?
As always, seeing your name on my screen brings a huge smile on my face. I'm glad you approve of Jesse' s developpement. it's dramatic for him to react that way, but yes, the mental repercussions have been as traumatic as the physical ones in that instance.
Also, not sure why I find the story boring lately, probably because I was unsatisfied with my writing and I can become very frustrated when it happens. I know asking the readers for help has helped me in the past, so here I am, begging for help again. But I don't regret it. I find it's the best way to find my motivation back and if it's a good thing for me, it's a good thing for those who read the story, right? lol
i'm enjoying immensely working on another story, behind the scene, with another author. This one will be lighter, more like a romantic comedy, but after all the efforts/angst it took for this one, it's really a bawl of fresh air and I hope readers will like it.
Oh and if I stopped, I would miss you too :( Really... I do hope that you're okay, though, as it's the most important. Take care and thank you again :) * hugs from France *
Reviewer: harperj (Signed) · Date: July 22, 2016 10:26 AM · On: Author’s note
I still really enjoy reading your story and am so impressed that you are able to come up with great story ideas and share with us all. I hope to keep reading more.
Author's Response: Hi my friend,
A huge thank you for letting me know and for telling me you like the ideas I had for this story * big smile * At times, i had the impression that it was too much, but the fact that you enjoy them helps a lot. Thanks to all the beautiful comments I've received, I have made progress on the next chapter, so, expect an update soon!
THNAK YOU again :)
*hugs from France *
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: July 22, 2016 02:44 AM · On: Author’s note
I can't say that I understand the joys or the frustration of authoring a story... I have no talent for it. But I DO know what I like to read, and I think this is one of the most original and engaging QAF Fics I have read in a long while. I love the way the story has unfolded, weaving the present to give clues to the past and vice versa. A good many QAF readers LIVE for angst, as long as there is a Happy Brian & Justin at the end.
I sincerely hope you are able to work things out and find a way to take this story to the end. I think I'd be heart-broken if you didn't.
Author's Response: Hi my friend,
Do you know how wonderful you are to me and to so many authors out there? I always look forward to your thoughts on this story adn I can't thank you enough for all the support you have given me since I began working on this.
Motivation and inspiration are such tricky things. I can be totally inspired sometimes and other times, I'm completely stuck and/or demotivated. That's why I posted that note. I know from experience that asking the readers for their feedback when I'm feeling down can help me more than anything else. In that instance, I'm so glad I did. Maybe the fact that I have a map for Entwined since so long, that we're nearing the end but that it takes me so much more time that I had anticipated hadn't helped. I know I'm too perfectionist with this one, and it can become very frustrating when you put so much effort in it and yet you're not satisfied with the result. Anyway, you're one of the readers who have helped me more than you know not to give up. I think if i did, I would be as dispapointed as the readers.
So, again, thank you immensely for your help and encouragement. I will post a chapter soon :) *hugs from France *
Reviewer: magita1234 (Anonymous) · Date: July 21, 2016 07:18 PM · On: Author’s note
Sorry but english is not my primary lauguage Sorry to hear your thinkng about not writing QAF storys any more,,Im not going to tell you how sorry i am about your desition.. but is what you fell you need to do soo do it,,im not going to tell you how much im going to miss your story that would be a pat in the back i dont think you need it Just finish this story. you know the ending (i do )but you dont need me to tell you,,,, GOOD LUCK MY FRIND IN WHATEVER YOU DO NECKED....
Author's Response: Hi Magita!
Thank you dearly for taking the time to post a comment on my note. All the comments I have received have been a huge bawl of fresh air and had me remotivated and ready to continue this. Knowing you like this story and want me to continue is really healping me :)
So, I promise to update as soon as I can :) Thank you again magita! *hugs from France *
Reviewer: Frances (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2016 06:31 PM · On: Author’s note
I am in love with your story! I came into it about halfway through and I don't come to MW as much as I used to, so I'm always playing catch-up, but I LOVE this story and get so excited when I come back and see a new chapter or two.
I love Brian's growth, with Justin, Gus, and his father. I love Justin's strength to come back to Brian and love him badly enough to force Brian into giving them another chance. The scene in Brian's office was so hot... and then the way Brian kicked him out was so painful, not because he was hurting Justin but because I could feel the conflict in Brian, wanting Justin so much but not trusting him anymore.
The situation with Jesse really through me! What a twist! Here I'd been blaming Brian all along for his and Justin's breakup, only to find out that I'm more angry at Jesse for blaming everything on Brian! Of course Brian would push everyone away and go on a binder. He blames himself.
At this point in the story, I'm looking for some closure too. At this point we know that Brian pushed everyone away, took advantage of Lindsey, got her pregnant, wanted her to abort Gus, went on a binder, pushed Justin away, and never made up with Jesse. There are obviously details in those senarios that need to be hashed out, but at this point, I'm wanting more progress in their present day relationships. I know where the characters are coming from because you did such a good job showing us their motivations, but now I want to see where their going!!! I want some present day, healing angst! lol! I'm not sure if that makes any sense, but I hope you know what I mean. That's just my opinion though.
I just love this story. And I love you're writing. I understand losing interest in things, but I do hope you find it in you to finish the story for us. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Good luck in whatever :-decide. <3 :-)
Author's Response: Hello Frances!
Aw, I'm so glad you're in love with this story, you have no idea!! Thank you so much for pointing at plots that you like. I have a tendency to write about love and growing up and I'm glad you can feel it here. And I absolutely love your resume and the fact that you need some closure in the present part. It makes perfect sense, since from now on, the past chapters will put the last pieces into place to understand exactly everything in the present, but yes, the present will take all its place in the story now :) And will conterpoint the pain of the past.
Also, a huge thank you for the compliment on my writing! it fills my heart with happiness :)
Next chapter soon, I promise! Now that I'm reboosted, I'm finally back to writing and it feels really good :)
* hugs from France *
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2016 09:47 AM · On: Author’s note
Oh dear I do hope you get the help or motivation to finish this intriguing story. I am enjoying it because it is a different arc than the usual storylines. However it must be hard to be a writer and stay fully motivated so I understand xx Chris
Author's Response: Hi Chris :)
I'm glad you're still enjoying this one! You're being such a great supporter to many authors out there and I'm so grateful for that. I will finish this, now that my muse is back and that I have a little help from fabulous people on the side. Stay tuned! And thank you for your understanding * hugs from France *
Reviewer: Gingabread (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2016 03:11 AM · On: Author’s note
I hate to hear about authors leaving work unfinished because of a lack of reviews. I feel badly about my own lack of reviews but unfortunately I'm a very impatient person and tend not to read the stories that are still WIP. However I did start yours without noticing it wasn't complete and I will tell you I would be very sad if this joined the ranks of forever unfinished. I enjoy the angst filled stories so I hope this will help you soldier on and lead us to the end of this heart-rending story.
Author's Response: Hi Jennifer,
I do think that it's the first cause of abandoned stories unfortunately. I assure you, I'm not abandoning Entwined; I know what I'm doing when I publish a note to the readers. To me, nothing can reboost me more than your messages and so, I've almost completed a new chapter now, thanks to people like you. In a fandom, I would encourage the readers to try and leave a message from time to time, especially if they want to be sure an author doesn't quit. The readers have all the power, whether they realize it or not lol
Anyway, thank you so much for your message!! It means more than I can say. More to come soon, I promise :)
Reviewer: LauraB725 (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2016 11:05 PM · On: Author’s note
Entwined is far from boring!! You are an excellent writer and I truly hope you complete this story. I appreciate all your hard work and look forward to more of it.
Author's Response: ** smiling like a fool **
Thank you so much Laura!! Next chapter almost written, happy dance! LOL
Reviewer: stella (Anonymous) · Date: July 20, 2016 10:16 PM · On: Author’s note
Alois
Si j'ai bien suivi tu es francophone, donc je fais mon mail en français.
J'aime beaucoup Entwined et ce serait dommage que tu lâches. Surtout que là, tu peux imaginer la finir bientôt… on a déjà bien avancé dans l'histoire, tu peux sans bâcler approcher du dénouement!!
Nous lecteurs, on est négligents sur les reviews, on ne prend pas assez le temps d'écrire aux auteurs pour les féliciter et les encourager… Donc normal que vous baissiez de motivation parfois.
Là ton histoire est vraiment chouette, intense, originale. Le jeu des 2 périodes fonctionne vraiment bien. Et oui j'adore ce suspense, cette tension entre Brian & Justin, ces non-dits, ces félûres veues des drames du passé. Tu retranscris ça vraiment très bien.
Donc pardon encore de faire partie des égoïstes qui adorent lire sans prendre le temps de faire des reviews.
Reçois tous mes encouragements pour la suite ! Aies confiance en toi, souffle un grand coup et reprends cette story, please !!! J'ai tant envie de connaître la suite.
Bon courage, amitiés midnightiennes
Author's Response: Bonjour Stella,
Et oui, tu as raison, je suis française :) Et j'adore quand je peux utiliser ma langue maternelle pour répondre aux commentaires laissés par les lecteurs.
Merci beaucoup pour ton message. Il est vrai que parfois, et notamment dans ce monde de fanfiction où tous les lecteurs n'assument pas leur choix, ou ne souhaitent pas se faire connaitre, les auteurs se sentent parfois un peu seuls. Or, la magie de pouvoir publier sur des sites internets est notamment liée aux interactions que tu peux développer avec les lecteurs et notamment car tu rencontres des personnes de tous horizons, de tous les coins du monde, et parfois même, qui vivent une vie tellement différente de la tienne. C'est une vraie richesse, vraiment.
L'indifférence que les auteurs rencontrent parfois (c'est en tout cas comme cela que beaucoup d'entre nous le ressentons) peut être très difficile à gérer, surtout quand le nombre de messages tend à baisser. Je crois que le silence est le pire des signes que peut rencontrer ceux qui écrivent ici.
Et puis après, il y a les messages comme le tien, auxquels tu ne t'attends pas et qui sont un vrai bol d'air! Alors merci mille fois d'avoir pris le temps de me l'écrire, tu ma's donné un sourire pas possible.
Et surtout n'hésites pas à laisser un message, même court, même épisodique, pour les auteurs que tu aimes. Cela peut vraiment faire la différence, sachant que je connais beaucoup d'auteurs qui ont de nombreux doutes sur leurs motivations en ce moment.
Merci encore et amitiés de Bretagne :)
Reviewer: olga (Anonymous) · Date: July 20, 2016 10:13 PM · On: Author’s note
I love this story, please don't finish it. I love B/J's love story, uncertainty and desire, sparking between them. I love their uneasy love. Angst allows appreciate comfort. I like present part of the story, I'm look forward as to develop their relationship. So, You make me great joy to each chapter and I look forward to each new. I hope this is not the end.
Author's Response: Olga, i want to thank you sincerely for leaving a comment on this note. I love the words you use to describe the story * smiling * and the fact that I can bring a little joy into your lifeless is priceless :) i will finish this, and update soon, I promise
Reviewer: XPO787 (Anonymous) · Date: July 20, 2016 09:44 PM · On: Author’s note
It is a great story and I'm enjoying it immensely. I would appreciate it, if you could finish it. Please! :)
Author's Response: Aw, thank you my friend, and thank you for your support all along :) I'm happy to say that my next chapter is almost finished, thanks to you wonderful readers!
Reviewer: Acadian Proud (Anonymous) · Date: July 20, 2016 09:00 PM · On: Author’s note
I understand that interest change but I am one of those readers who really hate when an author doesn't finish writing the story. I would recommend that you finish any story that you have then rethink where you want to take you write to next.
You are a good writer and should continue in some form.
Author's Response: Thank you for your encouragement! I just need to say that while I used to be disappointed as a reader when an author stopped publishing a story and left it unfinished, now that I'm on the other side of the screen, so to speak, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't happen so often if the readers who wanted for them to finish a particular story would support the author more. Some readers have told me in the past that we authors shouldn't depend on feedback so much, considering published authors didn't have any. I disagree. Firstly, we're not published authors, and our motivation to publish on a public site is not the same. For me, it fits two goals. First, I love the thrill of writing, when you're on a 'wave' (sorry, not sure what the good expression in English is) it's such an exhalarating feeling. But my need to share with people and not necessarily because of the compliment I can receive, but truly for learning from the exchanges with people around the world and talking about a commun interest is in great part why I decided to post my first story ever. It's a strange, sometimes wonderful, and sometimes not so much experience. Interest change of course, but you'd be surprised about the reasons why they change. It's not always as obvious as it seems.
Reviewer: andreja.balent (Anonymous) · Date: July 20, 2016 06:59 PM · On: Author’s note
Please, keep writing!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for telling me you want me to keep writing, andreja! I will do my best and I promise I will finish this one :) * hugs from France *
Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2016 06:42 PM · On: Author’s note
I love this story. I would never have known you were struggling with the English language. Your writing is phenomenal. I love all of the different struggles that the characters are dealing with. What makes your story unique is all of the characters and the way their lives are entwined as your title reveals. You have done such a great job of slowly revealing the development of Brian's relationship with his father and what occurred between Brian and Jesse. I love the relationship between Brian and Justin and the struggles they have dealt with to be together. I am impressed with your technique of writing chapters from the past and the present. It is an effective way of informing and keeping your readers engaged. Please don't give up the story or writing in the fandom. You truly have a gift!
Author's Response: Lorma, thank you so much for being such a great motivator for me. You can't imagine how good it feels to read your words. From time to time, I'm frustrated and unsatisfied, and I know the readers can reboost me, that's why I don't hesistate to post a message about it. I'm glad I did, considering my next chapter is almost written! I can't promise anything about my future after this story (well, not exactly true, as I'm currently working on a story with an another author and it's so great!) but I will finsih this. I might just need a boost from time to time and if I do, I will just reach out to the readers. But thank you sincerely for your compliement on my writing * blushing * and for your support to me and to many authors here. You're wonderful!
*hugs from France*
Reviewer: cuivresdesaxe (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2016 04:23 PM · On: Author’s note
Boring?? Are you serious?? Your story is one of my favourites, I'm always happy when there's a new chapter. I had no idea you were french too, I can relate because I find writing in english really difficult and sometimes frustrating, but it never shows in your story. Your style is great. I really hope you finish your story. It's sad that you're losing interest in the qaf fandom, it happened to so many great writers (severina, vamphile before her death, ...). I suppose it's natural after a while to want to move to something new. So, bon courage, and wether or not you finish your story, thanks for it, because it's really been a pleasure to read. (and to answer your questions, yes, it's the b/j love story that enjoy the most in your story, but I like the side stories too)
Author's Response: Hi Bea,
You're right, writing in English for us not English speakers can be frustrating at times! but I'm glad you're not finding the story boring. Not sure why I feel down about it from time to time, but it's so frustrating when the words just don't come or when I'm unsatisfied with it. I still don't know what the future held for me in this fandom, or as a writer in general. But I needed the readers to reboost me and they sure did. My next chapter is almost written! I am 99% sure that I will finish this story. I never really considered stopping it, especially now that we're nearing the end. But yes, a boost is always the best way for me to find my motivation back, so thank you dearly for your message!
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