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If you need to vent about any 'phobes in your community or are looking for a way to deal with them, I could try to help.

-Twistey

We need to look to see if there's equivalents for other departments' flash patches - I mean, some of their logos (Floaters, DOGA, etc) are generic enough that we could try and find something that works as a flash patch (water lily, fire, etc). *raises fist* To Etsy! Charge!

-Twistey

Hello lovely people of the PPC Posting Board!

I am more or less new here, and I am not sure how to write a good introduction, but I figured I would like to introduce myself.

I found the PPC by pure chance, through an page of the wiki that I stumbled upon in the midst of a search for something only tangentially related. I was intrigued at once, and resolved to learn more about these mysterious Protectors of the Plot continuum. I read my way through the Original Series and poked my way through some of the wiki, and now I am announcing my presence here on the board.

I am currently in college studying computer science. When I am not busy with school, I enjoy reading (sometimes including fanfiction), singing, playing bassoon, and spending way too much time in a theater for my own good.

In general, I read mostly speculative fiction, tending more towards the fantasy and science fantasy than hard science fiction, but I read other stuff, too. I tend in a similar direction in terms of movies and TV shows with the added factor that I am fascinated by animation and a sucker for anything with pretty art. Recently I finished The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and I am still somewhat obsessed, so if anybody wanted to talk about that I would be very excited.

It's a big deal to you, so it's a big deal. {= ) I'm so glad your parents are supportive and that the PPC could be a place of support and encouragement for you, too. I hope it continues to be so. You are welcome, you are accepted, and you are loved, for exactly who you are. Even as that evolves and changes over time, as it does for us all.

And that goes for anyone else out there who's struggling with their identity, too.

~Neshomeh

So... Um. hS said we could share personal stuff here if something big happened.

I kind of told chat already, so I figured I'd share here. Maybe it will help others, or something. I dunno. I have no clue what I'm doing, TBH. I'm just kind of doing it.

So... to stop delaying... um...

Last week, I kind of came out to my parents. It went... pretty well. They were really accepting. I guess I'm just glad to get it off my shoulders.

Oh, yeah. And I'm gay, by the way. In case you didn't know. Which you probably didn't. I haven't been super open about it until recently.

Thanks a lot, everyone. I mean it: if it weren't for you guys, I wouldn't be writing this post right now. I'd probably still be in the closet. I might not have even admitted my sexuality to myself.

It's a onesie made of fleece. Head to toe HP snuggly awesome.

From Primark a shop in the UK.

I was away visiting my mom's family, which went pretty well. No major drama, always a plus. Had fun playing games with my cousins, who are pretty cool to be around now that they're not annoying younger children. And I got to meet my baby first-cousin-once-removed. He was fussy the whole time, but still cute. Apparently he doesn't like too much activity with too many people. An introvert after my own heart. {= )

~Neshomeh

That's awesome!

And so is your shirt (sweater?), by the way! ^_^

~Neshomeh

I have... *counts on fingers* fifteen personal copies that aren't already spoken for. I will send you them for £2.99, but I must ask that you also pay shipping if you live outside of the UK. That's what they're selling for in the shop, after all. The equivalent base price (before shipping) is, at current rates of exchange: US$4; €3.37; AUS$5.17; CAN$5.08; and 1419.30 Mauretanian Ouguiyas.

I'll be asking my fiancée (GeekyGoth of this parish) to help me set up a PayPal or similar to which payment may be sent. Once that's done, I'll put details in a post on the Board and start taking orders.

I'd also like to thank everyone in the Board for being so supportive of this. The PPC made me really think about my writing - what worked, what didn't, and what I actually liked to write. It's been invaluable, and I couldn't ask for better people to help me grow as a fan writer turned pro.

Thank you.

I can't ever say that enough.

=]

Not a whole lot to say here, mostly because of me missing plot points back while I wasn't reading missions. I didn't catch any of Whitney and Backslash's relationship leading up to this, but it seems like a nice scene in general. I like that the tone is very plain, reflecting the honest communication that is both the vehicle and the topic of the conversation here. I also like that events from the past, and the relationships these two characters have with other not in this interlude are shown to have an effect on Whitney and Backslash without dominating the conversation. It makes it feel realistic, and keeps the present scene from feeling like a self-contained box.

I also like how you include Alice's herd in the background details, and even use them to animate the action of your characters' eyes at one point, but again, without letting the horses' presence detract from the flow of the scene. Although, speaking of that moment:

"Backslash just barely managed to avert her gaze by glancing at the horses in the distance."

I assume "avert" here is supposed to be "avoid?" "Avert" implies Backslash is somehow forcing Whitney to look away from him, which doesn't make sense.

And also, just to check:

"'Merry Christmas to you to, Whitey,' he said . . ."

Was "Whitey" intentional there, or is it supposed to be "Whitney" again?

But yeah. Very simply executed scene that feels very effective to me.

—doctorlit, Wii Unfit Trainer

So, I've been working out this idea for a while, a story set in an urban fantasy setting, albeit one where regular humans and supernaturals exist side-by-side.

Of course, my paranoia (and too much time spent on TVTropes) has left me iffy about my writing skills. So I figured I'd just ask for some feedback. But seeing as Google Docs just up and stopped working on me, I'll just fall back on my Deviantart page (I've had it for over a decade now, keep that in mind if you decide to check out my older works).

https://psychodemonfox.deviantart.com/art/The-Weird-World-Races-722040731

https://psychodemonfox.deviantart.com/art/The-Weird-World-Magic-722041626

https://psychodemonfox.deviantart.com/art/The-Weird-World-Glossary-722127431

This is what I have so far, I'm currently still working on a Bestiary. I'm also trying to figure out a backstory, but I know little of how politics work...

Seriously. I will pay for every cent the copy and shipping costs you, but I greatly desire a physical copy. Please can we make that happen?

—the horrible materialism of doctorlit

Sounds like a good read. Where would one buy it if they so desired? Just curious.

Congratulations! Man, I've been trying to write and publish my own books for AGES, and you just go and get one of your own published? Geez, you lucky, lucky person you. XD

Backslash technically never did have a last name. He was just named that on the spot by the people at Medical when he was sent to HQ, and then decided to roll with it because he realized a while later that he didn't HAVE a name. I did consider giving him a surname before this point but decided that it wouldn't really add anything to his story - until he marries Whitney, whereupon he'll likely take HER surname instead. XD

Thanks so much, and Happy (late) Holidays! *huggles*

Is book... Is Cassies book... Is amazing book.

I is not book.. I is luckiest woman on face of planet to be with such a talented, sweet, caring, loving, amazing, talented, lovely, adorable, talented, nice, kind and did I mention TALENTED woman...

<3 Book.

We happen to be heading south of the river tomorrow morning, so extending our trip to expand our Books By PPCers collection isn't out of the question.

(Though that assumes it's already on sale, and that we can even find the right shop... might be easier for you to drop me an email than doscuss it here.)

hS

I don't have an ISBN number for the collection, but I'm looking into getting an ebook version set up, and that will be available internationally. Or at least, more internationally than my university bookshop.

It varies between a ghost story from the point of view of a six-year-old child to poems about fairies to a spoof review of an exhibition comparing Turner to Dorothy Cross.

The overriding theme, though? Power. And what we do with it. What we excuse because of it. Be they a burger van operator and part-time supervillain in a decaying seaside town, a modern art lecturer and defender against the unknown horrors of a terrifying multiverse, or a former naval officer with a very special wristwatch, it's about power in the end, and what people with power will let themselves get away with. Power fascinates me. It's why I write a Time Lord, at least in part. Power, and people with power, inform every aspect and every moment of our lives, and what they do with their power - however meagre, however local - ripples out into the world. A little old man who's lived at number 22 for as long as anyone can remember might not think they have power, but they do, and it's interesting to look at it and analyse it and, well, appreciate it. We all have power, in our own way.

It's up to us to decide what we do with it.

The flashback part is a really nice opening. I was happy to see the Second back, even if for a moment, and Gavan's subtle nod at different environment ("Green grass and blue skies" makes you almost add 'weird' afterwards) is also a nice touch. I gotta admit, I was worried it's gonna turn into a full-on nightmare when Gav spoke in Ellie's voice... Glad you didn't go that way (also, now I have the scene from Junior with the pregnant Arnold Schwarzenegger in my head...).

Good call to see Ellie already maturing this much, which is in-spirit with Time Lord biology and, for some reason, the cereal scene made me smile. I don't know why, but after all the troubles and mishaps Ave has had in the past, considering her PTSD and all issues, making your kid a big bowl of cereal makes it so mundane and peaceful it's almost relaxing to read. Plus, of course, Zeb being the Zebbiest Zeb that ever Zebbed is also a plus. #MoreZeb

Stupid console startling poor precious babby :< Also, parenting Aviator FTW.

Okay, maybe it's just me seeing things, but I've noticed a bit more of the "badfic correction" instead of straight-up "charging ALL the canon differences". That's nice. That's the approach I'm trying to take, that's my PPC way.

Something didn't sit me right with the sentence: "the front steps of the museum where Yancy Academy would soon be visiting" My first thought was the entire school was going there, but who knows, maybe it's just an ESL being stoopid.

I completely forgot about Zeb and the thread! Nice callback and keeping with the continuity. And the ending does NOT leave me relaxed about it...

Overall, I liked it. Nice and light mission, well 'light' for a pair of experiences abomination killers. Yep, definitely enjoyed it.