One day about a year or so ago, I happened to stumble across fanfiction.net. I was awed and inspired—there are so many wonderfully talented authors who post their work here! You guys make the world a better place by sharing your gifts with the rest of us. I was perfectly content to read and read and read and read (such amazing tales you all write!), and then one day, after re-reading Thundera Tiger's 'While the Ring Went South,' I was (quite unexpectedly) bitten by a Plot Bunny known only to me as "Frying Pan." I pondered over the thing for a few weeks, attempted to throw it away, then wrote it down in a notebook and forgot about it. Two months later, still plagued by the Plot Bunny, I managed to overcome my paranoia and terrors of exposure concerning Random People reading what I write (okay actually so maybe my stomach still does get all nervous and queasy whenever I post something but that's besides the point) and posted the darn thing.
I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. I had NO IDEA what to expect.
All I can say (break out the Kleenexes!) is: Thank you all from the very depths of my heart. I can't begin to express how utterly amazed and blown away I've been by incredible response. It's still unfathomable to me; I have no idea why so many people have taken such a liking to the tale. It's extremely daunting and intimidating to post on a site containing to many brilliant storytellers. Again, I thank you all for the endless support, the kind words, and for never failing to put a smile on my face or brighten my day.
Alas, I fear I can leave you with little more, aside from the knowledge you are all probably in possession of the same oddball sense of humor as myself. While that is immensely relieving on my behalf (apparently I'm not THAT crazy), I'm not sure if the prospect is nearly as thrilling for you…
:)
~ THANK YOU to all those who have emailed and reviewed!!! ~
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My profound thanks as well to those of you who have put me on your favorite's list! Thank you!!
Until next time: Happy Reading! :)