Yep this is going to a weekly thing for however long I do this blog. I’ve been known to delete it before.
We are on a heightened Earthquake alert here. Through Tuesday there is a higher chance we will be felled with a major giant earthquake. I guess we get these “alerts” once or twice a year though I confess this is the first time I remember getting one.
Went to the Science Center Sunday and saw the space shuttle Endeavor as well as an IMAX movie on the 100th anniversary of the National Parks. Next year I am going to Yellowstone so it was kind of interesting.
I’ve discovered that I have a major letdown issue. As most of you know who read my work on AO3, I put a lot of heart and soul into that work.that goes on there and so when people decide just not to comment on it anymore it’s a huge disappointment for me. I get those that never leave comments. Comments are awesome and it makes a writer feel super good when they get them and eager to write more. But if you don’t ever comment, you don’t comment. But it’s those who only comment sometimes that I find the hardest to take. Because you end up thinking you did something wrong because they liked other chapters but all of a sudden they don’t like your latest chapters. It’s disheartening.
I also have a jealousy issue. I see people gushing and commenting and kudoing on other fics while ignoring mine or whatever. And I feel bad. I admit it. It’s probably wrong but there you have it. I have never ever been popular. Ever. And I think it comes from that.
Oh, well. It is what it is. And it bothers me sometimes more than other times.
So I guess those are my rambling for this week. Hope everyone has a good one.
October 3, 2016 at 4:53 am
You are up really early, Mister 🙂
Sorry about the earthquake alert. How often do you get them? I’ve only been through one here in VA. Was in the lobby of the movie theater about to see a movie a few years back. Sounded like a train and a plane colliding. Everyone sort of stopped, looked around at the shaking ceiling, shrugged then went about their business. Cell phone service was down for a few hours though.
Yellowstone! So cool! I hope you have a good time! That is on my bucket list of places to see
I always try and comment on your stories even if I don’t know what to say other than ‘great chapter, can’t wait for the next one’ or ‘:( Jim’ because I completely understand the letdown when you don’t get comments that you’re expecting especially from frequent readers and commenters. Wish everyone that left a kudo also left a comment.
Big hugs, Ivan!
Have a good week!
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October 3, 2016 at 7:16 am
LOL nope, not up when this posted. You can “schedule” them to post when you want, which is what I did for this.
The alerts? they say one or two a year but this is the first one I remember ever hearing about. Apparently there has been seismic activity under the Salton Sea.
Earthquakes? They happen every day most places but they are tiny ones. I haven’t “felt” one in a few years.
Yeah supposed to be going to Yellowstone in June 2017.
I know you do and I appreciate it 🙂
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October 3, 2016 at 5:28 am
Space shuttle is awesome!
I forgot about Yellowstone and now I’m jealous all over again.
I get it. I get it so hard. I know how it feels and I wish I could fix it for you. So that you never feel that. Because you deserve so much praise and good feelings, so much!, and you should get all the story love.
(I’ll keep my stabby feelings to myself :D)
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October 3, 2016 at 7:18 am
I know you do get it. You were just saying you were losing followers. I’m up to 605 subscribers now on AO3 which is awesome but it took me 4 freaking years to get there. When I first started posting on there no one paid any attention to me. 🙂
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October 3, 2016 at 5:58 am
Oh Ivan, my lion heart… Don’t you know I love you best of all??
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October 3, 2016 at 7:19 am
Well…it is easy to forget when you are insecure as I am. hugs
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October 3, 2016 at 6:01 am
Interestingly enough, I get jealous when you show other readers love or attention. Now that’s the definition of messed up, LOL.
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October 3, 2016 at 7:20 am
Ha actually you wouldn’t be the first who felt that way. There was someone who used to comment that felt that way. Probably why she stopped. Oh well. Win some and lose some! We’re all messed up I guess lol Thanks for commenting by the way 🙂
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October 17, 2016 at 8:38 pm
In my opinion, you are a legend in the fan fiction world of Star Trek. I adore your work. Your writing breathes life into your characters. When I read your stories they reflect more than what is on the surface, more than the plot, development of the character or scene. I can only hope as a writer my characters reflect effort of the heart and soul that yours clearly show in the body of your work.
You are a inspiration to many fans, readers and writers, including myself and I am 50 years young.
Thank you for your work, it conveys more than words, emotions and experiences. Never have I met an author who I truly respect more than you Ivan.
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October 17, 2016 at 8:44 pm
Wow, Thank you. I truly appreciate this comment more than you can know. It’s so kind of you to say all this when you certainly didn’t have to. So huge hugs from me.
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