I like all whump fics, everything from light whump to the intense stuff, as long as it has a purpose to the overall story, like moving the plot along if it's more action/adventurish, or developing some psychological element of a character. As dark as some of your stories have been, I've always enjoyed them because you do pay such close attention to the overall story (plot, characters, pacing, etc.) Regardless of how intense the whumping gets, I know I'll at least be able to enjoy some good writing. Not that I haven't enjoyed reading (or writing) a good plotless whumping every once in awhile. I just like the ones that I know are going to take me somewhere from beginning to end, if that makes sense.
What is it about Castles in the Sky that was so difficult for you? I've enjoyed the first 5 or 6 chapters so far. Sheppard's mental anguish is much more the center of the story so far, which I find very difficult to write so love to read how other people do it. I think you're doing a great job so far. One of your chapters (blanking on which one now and don't want to give anything away for people who might not have read it yet) was absolutely heart-wrenching but also such a tender portrayal of Sheppard. I'm really excited for the rest of the story.
By the way, Hounds of Hell is one of my all-time favorite stories, including the ones I've read in print. This may sound like shameless flattering to convince you to post the next chapter quickly, but I really am being sincere. You've really got a talent for the craft of storytelling. You will let us know when you get a publishing deal, right? Oh, and please please please post another chapter of Castles soon!! (Hmmmm...maybe I'll read Hounds of Hell again while I wait...)
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Date: 2007-10-24 01:02 am (UTC)From:What is it about Castles in the Sky that was so difficult for you? I've enjoyed the first 5 or 6 chapters so far. Sheppard's mental anguish is much more the center of the story so far, which I find very difficult to write so love to read how other people do it. I think you're doing a great job so far. One of your chapters (blanking on which one now and don't want to give anything away for people who might not have read it yet) was absolutely heart-wrenching but also such a tender portrayal of Sheppard. I'm really excited for the rest of the story.
By the way, Hounds of Hell is one of my all-time favorite stories, including the ones I've read in print. This may sound like shameless flattering to convince you to post the next chapter quickly, but I really am being sincere. You've really got a talent for the craft of storytelling. You will let us know when you get a publishing deal, right? Oh, and please please please post another chapter of Castles soon!! (Hmmmm...maybe I'll read Hounds of Hell again while I wait...)