An Unexpected Crisis

As friends and readers who are connected to my social media platforms would have gleaned from some brief posts over the last month, I had an unexpected health crisis in June.  It's taken a relatively long stay in the hospital, an MRI and an operation for me to regain some measure of health.

I did contemplate doing some writing and posting in that time but frankly,  pain and rehabilitation made it quite impossible.  I am aware that some posting deadlines were missed and I apologise to readers who are annoyed.

I did consider posting the conclusion to TSOAB on Literotica, but it hasn't been read by my beta readers yet, so I'm holding off.  Quality vs  simply trying to meet deadlines or please critics. The choice was relatively easy. Besides,  the haters will hate,  so why bother? Lol.

Anyway,  here's an update on some posts:

Conclusion to TSOAB to go out soon to beta readers.

A brief review will be posted soon; editing the book review, while the new book made eyes roll (not in a good way), the reviewer felt she just had to compete the series since it really triggered a strong response when parts 1 and 2 were read. Trust me,  Part 3 made the various reviewers want to smack someone.  If anything,  part three (and now,  the author has declared a part 4)destroyed any halo there ever was possible for the hero.  So watch for the new Erorevue post. Have a read of the review for parts 1-2 first!

Still pondering what next to write,  think the LW bug is too strong - every now and then I see a cheating spouse in narratives and movies.  Sighs.  Guess it's a good thing the next Legends day is on Independence Day huh?

Going Offline Temporarily

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Mixture of Emotions

This week has been a roller coaster of emotions. The attacks back in England brought sadness and some measure of anger. Seriously, why are we busy killing each other when we've got so many problems plaguing the human race?


The usual negativity from the haters to the latest story post was slightly depressing. Then again, it was nothing new and as long as I know I'm doing right, I'm tossing them on the pile of trolls. More on it later.

Work is hectic but going well thus far. And ideas are still surfacing faster than I can deal with them lol. Also enjoying a friend's new stories along with some sweeties. More specifically, a glutinous rice and lotus paste dumpling and a Beard Papa custard puff  :D Yums!

And now for some updates on two issues: Destroying Fantasies Part 1 and the conclusion of The Story Of a Button. Destroying Fantasies Part 1 was removed by the site admins because the author of the original story complained and didn't like me "screwing with the characters".


I respect the site admin's decision though frankly, if the case was pursued legally, I am on sound ground. For more on the Destroying Fantasies saga, read this. Those interested in the story, I will post it on a blog site soon, so watch this space.


As for the challenge to write the conclusion to TSOAB, I have to admit the trolls really lived up to expectations. All the bellyaching about loopholes and how the story can only have one ending ~ eyeroll ~ maybe it's my bad because I should have said this challenge is not for the fainthearted or trolls lacking the requisite creativity to see their way round the "loopholes", "dead end" and "vague details" to a conclusion. And frankly my dear trolls... (fill in the blanks, hint: think Rhett Butler) LOL Have fun people!

Pushing Buttons

Starting final edits of my latest story. Immensely grateful to beta readers for their suggestions and opinions!

As said previously, I'll be inviting readers to write the conclusion in the month before the conclusion is posted.

Before you read the story, have a look at the meme/toon:

Enjoy!

And watch for the new story!

Inspiration

Inspiration comes in many forms and Literotica has pointed me in certain directions many times and recently, it was in the direction of this article https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/11/magazine/is-an-open-marriage-a-happier-marriage.html 


Now, it could be the perspective of the writer but the wife's reaction or lack of at times was disturbing and spoke of selfish desires that overrode the considerations of others. She finds problems in her husband's character and other relationship but is apparently capable of excusing obvious problems in her other lover. It is almost a classic LW story and I hope to write a sequel to it soon :)

In other news, I'm still waiting for response from some beta readers but barring unexpected delays, the story should be posted soon 😄 I'll be preoccupied with work conferences for the next fortnight, so readers following me on social media, hope you won't get too bored of the temporary silence LOL

The Countdown Begins

A great believer in getting over the bitter before the sweet, I have bad and good news for readers. The bad news is: it's going to take a tiny while more before the story is posted. The good? Well, beta readers have been giving the new story pretty positive feedback. So hopefully things will go well. Here's the link for the sneak preview posted a couple of weeks earlier:

http://judithloewe.blogspot.com/2017/04/of-custard-puffs-and-previews.html

In the meantime, get a load of my stress relievers: Food, glorious food! From avocado ice cream to fluffy organic pancakes with caramelised bananas and haxelnut cookie dough with sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. Yums!

Coined a new phrase for food porn: #foodsturbation LOL enjoy people!

Teaser for A New Story

Been ill and distracted by day job. So here's a teaser for an upcoming story.

What stories can a button tell?

A story of  Love

                     Betrayal

                                       And 

                                             Death

Watch for the new story!

Preview excerpt via this link:
http://judithloewe.blogspot.com/2017/04/of-custard-puffs-and-previews.html