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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby nika » Sun Jan 20, 2002 10:03 pm

1)Lisa...how could you leave us hanging like that? Rane and Lisa, always with the cliff hangers.

2)Kitty whipped willow *snicker-snort-chortle*

3) Dawn and Buffy tag teaming Willow, good idea, hope you work it in sometime a blushing red head is always cute.

4)Embryanna better than cletus but not by much.

5)Where can I get me some of them
sand-witches?

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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby aladdin » Sun Jan 20, 2002 10:12 pm

Nice job on Diana, I must say.
And Willow all in protective mode, considering she's such a delicate woman gave me a lot of fun to picture.
Sand-witch was the ultimate, uhm, climax of Chapter 16, it was a very (what's the word I'm looking for???) powerful image and I also really, really liked the W/A/T interactiona bout the lesbian mafia, made me chuckle. The only thing I have to criticize is this new habit of you to only post one chapter instead of two..
No, good things take their time so don't worry, we'll love this anyway.
Ala
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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Lisa of Nine » Sun Jan 20, 2002 11:39 pm

No chapter...just a long list of thanks!
Lisa

******
katydid:
with all those allergies...I'd spent all my time taking you to the ER.
Umm... how about a spicy Tara sandwich? LOL
don't worry, only a few more cliffhangers ahead.
Thanks,
L
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Jae:
I am evil, but I don't know about those other things. *G*
I've had proffs like you described. Ugh!
Thanks for replying.
L
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kittyko:
It's best to listen to those voices in your head. ;-)
As for spicy Tara...well, that's how I imagine her... and that's my story and I'm sticking to it! *G*
Thanks,
L
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mariacomet:
Amy & Rack do know her buttons. Look for more pushing ahead!
Willow's rage... yep...I see Achilles heel written all over that one. *EG*
Sandwiches? LOL Why would a snack food require fans? ;-)
Thanks,
Lisa
*****
Willow_rocks:
you poor brit! I'd offer to sing you to sleep, but my voice is not up to Amber B's caliber...mine sounds more like coyotes being stuffed into a blender... and let's just pretend that little image was never shown the light of day...
Thanks,
L
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Pixie:
No laughing...just stressing over the chapters I'm working on right now.
I like spicy. ;-)
Ah, Amy... she looks so innocent and needy, and the Scoobies rescue people for a living... it's what they do... how could THAT ever bite them in the butt? *EG*
Still, Amy might have some non-evil left...maybe...or not.
The "Passion" ep was a heart breaker. I miss Jenny.
Thanks for replying. I don't think anyone will guess what I have planned for Amy... I've never seen it done before...
L
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Kiwiccan:
Paula, not evil... just well, okay evil.
Suck it up and read the cliffhangers...you know you want to. ;-)
Lisa
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Scoobiedoo:
Glad you like the cliffhangers..they are good to get the heart pumping.
Well, the co-op and meat... We've got a vegetarian co-op market here my area that has a deli...WITH meat. It freaks me out, confuses me, but hey, it works for them. The sell soy, TVP, and vegan TV dinners on one side...and the best Pastrami sandwiches in town on the other. Viva la capitolism!
Thanks for point it out though!
L
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Kalita:
LOL
See above!
Those cows are hard to fit too. And they take two pairs per cow.
L
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Sassette:
Hiakus?
Wow, my torturous cliffhanger have inspired you.
My work here is done, ma'am. ;-)
L
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Puff:
You can be my number one groupie! Of course...you're also my only groupie. It might get lonely.
Yes... Assume crash positions!!
Thanks for replying,
L
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Bobo'sMom:
Yes, Tara is two months along. I can't say how long she'll stay pregnant without handing out spoilers. *EG*
I think I'm gonna' just have one a day...like vitamins...until it's done. Thanks for understanding.
L
PS... Glad you like spicy Tara... and the restroom!
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kpmuse:
I'm glad you like the way things are shaping up for our witches.
I've always been a spicy romantic. ;-)
I also can't read break up fiction...it's too sad.
There is indeed great angst ahead. Assume crash positions... but as always, our witches will be together and in love at the end. I really do like all the characters...even Rack.
Thanks,
L
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Kendahl897:
Thanks...I fixed the link.
Enjoy your fix!
L
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CARO:
Well, I misspell stuff all the time. Hope it didn't offend you. ;-)
The link is fixed... *sigh* darn infernal machines!

Glad you like the new chapter. Curiously... what made this one easier to read? DO you mean stylistically? Plot? Angst? I want all the chapters to flow and to be approachable. Any suggestions are welcome.
Yeah, learning the spell makes the danger real... assume crash positions.
Poor Amy...everyone wants to throttle her...hmmm...who might be up to that task? You'll have to wait and see. LOL
Thanks for replying,
L
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Puff:
the angst is in the forefront form here on in. Set aside your pacifist ways and help poor Tara!

I couldn't resist a Xander/Tito joke...I added it in honor of the kitties!

As I said above...learning the spell would make the danger real. Diana is really still a stranger, and Tara is reacting. Tune in tomorrow to see what happens. *G*

BTW... I've talked with my editor I might be adding a part 20... maybe.

Thanks for replying,
L
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kittyko:
Poor Xander... everyone's butt monkey. (I LOVE that saying. It makes me giggle every time.)
Sleep well tonight...the ride is about to get rough.
*Evil laughter ensues*
Thanks,
L
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Jae:
You know, there is so much angst ahead... I've had to take writing breaks to eat chocolate. This does not look good. ;-)
Thanks for writing,
L
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Scout:
I'm glad you like the way I am shaping the story. I love complex and classic stories. I try to find redemption for the heroes, but to make them pay for their mistakes.
Thanks for replying,
L
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Katydid:
Hey! No laughing...I researched Diana's advice about sex while pregnant. (Yes, you CAN finds anything on the Internet!)

I promise W&T will be a happy couple at the end.
Thanks,
L
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Jenny Scott:
Thanks. I've always wondered what made Tara so unhinged by her father's presence. So...I made up my own theory. yay fan fic!
Thanks for the comments,
L
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kissystarcowboy:
That is a sweet offer. Sadly, I don't have that AIM deal. I used to go to the Willtara chat, but no one stops by anymore.
More chapters soon.
L
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Nika:
1) Because it is great fun!
2) She is so whipped. Two words...bruised juice.
3) I love blushing redheads. I think if they double teamed WIllow...she would just die or run screaming for Tara to save her.
4) It's okay, but, in their defense, at this stage...the child is an embryo, not a fetus yet. *G*
5) If I reveal that... I could get arrested

Thanks for replying!
L
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alladin:
Thank you. I did a ton of OB/GYN research...sadly, not hands on. *sigh*
Glad you liked all the deli elements. It was fun to write. BTW, images are good...
Thanks for being patient,
L
*******

Thanks for all the wonderful feedback!
Lisa

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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby xita » Mon Jan 21, 2002 1:00 am

I am so sad cause I know it's getting towards the end, but I am so excited, I want them to have that baby darn it! I want them to be a family. I am so proud of Willow though for getting control of herself. Rack better get it soon, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Web Warlock » Mon Jan 21, 2002 7:19 am

Xander-Tito...hehehe, you know your audience!

Loved this. But I have to admit I have always viewed Amy as much of a victim of Rack as Willow, maybe moreso.

She was younger when she started using Dark Magic, hell her mom probablly offered her to Rack so she could get high herself.

I know junkies will do just about anything for that next high but Willow and Amy had been friends once.

I am just uncertain who I want to see kick the crap outta Rack more, Tara, Willow, Buffy or even Anya!

Warlock.

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Postby katydid » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:34 am

quote:
Umm... how about a spicy Tara sandwich? *****

Hey! No laughing...I researched Diana's advice about sex while pregnant. (Yes, you CAN finds anything on the Internet!)


Spicy Tara sandwich?!?!?! *eyes glazing over* I so want one of those.

Glad to see you are so detailed when writing your stories. I still think the Tara blush was hilarious!

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posted January 21, 2002 11:02               
With the rollercoaster of emotions I felt reading the latest sections - happiness and optimisim at Willow and Tara's future, loathing of Amy and Rack - its like I've got the hormonal mood swings Tara's experiencing . . . except I ain't preggers!

Lisa, you are a true storyteller!

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posted January 21, 2002 12:19               
Okay, you know what...this is a great story.

Too many reasons to list here, I think I am just gonna send an email.

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posted January 21, 2002 12:38               
A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!!
More cliffhangers! You wouldn't be half as evil if this wasn't so damn good. So much great stuff, and lots of wonderful, inventive ideas. I love snarky Anya, and the sandwich shop scene was lots of fun.

The whole arc about Tara getting stronger than anybody realizes is great, and the threat to her pregnancy and connection to her family history, all very dramatic.

I totally love Cassie and Diana. It's good that you give them their own scenes. The vision about Tara's mom and the baby added a lot of suspense. Scenes with other characters add a change of pace as well as a chance to see what other characters, like Dawn and Buffy f'rinstance, are feeling.

Since i'm already in advice-gal mode from beta-ing someone else's fic i may as well be completely obnoxious...

I would have shown rack and his minion plotting so the reader would be anticipating that something bad could happen any time while the scoobies were blithely munching their lunch.

When writing the crisis scenes, like the attack for instance, don't be afraid to pour on the details and bring your readers right into the scene. These are, after all, the climactic moments for the suspense that's been building, the payoff. Writers often use shorter sentences to change the rhythm and strong adjectives and similes for more vivid imagery.

While most people have never been in an actual deadly fight, the reaction is similar to being in a serious accident- time slows, insignificant details leap out, you're suddenly aware of your heartbeat and of how things smell. Suddenly everything matters, there's a rush of intense emotions. I guess it's a lot like sex, too. Anyway, you don't want to leave your readers less than satisfied, so you need to give it your all and pour your heart into that moment.

It's one of the incongrous things about writing- that it can take much longer to read the description of a critical moment than the event would take to happen. But the reason movies, which can show an action in real time, haven't replaced books is that the written description is often so much richer and more rewarding, allowing the reader to savor the moment.

Your narrative pov isn't centered in one character, most of the time it's omniscient which keeps the reader equidistant from each character. This is fine, but for a change of pace at a crisis moment, like when Tara freaks out at the ob/gyn's, you could shift completely into one person's pov. This brings the reader right into the scene. Often writers will depict a scene from one person's pov then switch and replay the same events from another's.

My apologies for rambling on and on. I sometimes suffer from an excess of enthusiasm and this time it's all your fault. I'm totally loving your story!

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posted January 21, 2002 20:52            
Okay, here is tonight's chapter.
ASSUME CRASH POSITIONS!
High angst from here on out.
Enjoy,
Lisa http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon18.html

I will post replies as an edit to this post. You can all read while I type. ;-)
Thanks for all the support.
L

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posted January 21, 2002 21:17               
Ouch! Tara gets back just a minute too late.

Nifty to see the notes from her Mom; I hope the Refero spell isn't necessary, but with the way you've set this up....

Well, keep it coming. The best cure for cliffhangeritis is always the next chapter...

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posted January 21, 2002 21:17               
Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(that's all I have to say about chapter 18.....)

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posted January 21, 2002 21:33               
Oh my God!! So much angst and I'm at work. Am now going back to read your other fic so I can get a happy ending today :-).

PS Great writing as usual.

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posted January 21, 2002 21:57               
I assumed crash position... now I'm pacing w/ worry. Biting my nails even. So Tara now has the refero in her book of shadows. But can she use it while the binding spell is still in effect? *sigh* Being tossed around like that isn't gonna be good for the baby.

Oh my comment about chapter 17 being easier to read than chapter 16?? I felt I was in a rollercoaster ride whilst I was reading chapter 16. I meant it was easier on me poor heart.

Ooh kick ass Anya.

This is an excellent installment, Lisa.

~Caro

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posted January 21, 2002 22:10               
Oh, that was cruel and unusual. I'm too stunned to write a haiku expressing my
dismay that this part ended there, so you
don't get one this time.

-Sass

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posted January 21, 2002 11:02               
With the rollercoaster of emotions I felt reading the latest sections - happiness and optimisim at Willow and Tara's future, loathing of Amy and Rack - its like I've got the hormonal mood swings Tara's experiencing . . . except I ain't preggers!

Lisa, you are a true storyteller!

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The new Indigo Girls album, "Become You," is in stores Feb. 26, 2002. For
more info, check out Indigo Girls web site at: http://www.indigogirls.com

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posted January 21, 2002 11:02                With the rollercoaster of emotions I felt reading the latest sections - happiness and optimisim at Willow and Tara's future, loathing of Amy and Rack - its like I've got the hormonal mood swings Tara's experiencing . . . except I ain't preggers!

Lisa, you are a true storyteller!

------------------
The new Indigo Girls album, "Become You," is in stores Feb. 26, 2002. For
more info, check out Indigo Girls web site at: http://www.indigogirls.com
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posted January 21, 2002 12:19               


Okay, you know what...this is a great story.

Too many reasons to list here, I think I am just gonna send an email.

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posted January 21, 2002 12:19                Okay, you know what...this is a great story.

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posted January 21, 2002 12:38               


A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!!
More cliffhangers! You wouldn't be half as evil if this wasn't so damn good. So much great stuff, and lots of wonderful, inventive ideas. I love snarky Anya, and the sandwich shop scene was lots of fun.

The whole arc about Tara getting stronger than anybody realizes is great, and the threat to her pregnancy and connection to her family history, all very dramatic.

I totally love Cassie and Diana. It's good that you give them their own scenes. The vision about Tara's mom and the baby added a lot of suspense. Scenes with other characters add a change of pace as well as a chance to see what other characters, like Dawn and Buffy f'rinstance, are feeling.

Since i'm already in advice-gal mode from beta-ing someone else's fic i may as well be completely obnoxious...

I would have shown rack and his minion plotting so the reader would be anticipating that something bad could happen any time while the scoobies were blithely munching their lunch.

When writing the crisis scenes, like the attack for instance, don't be afraid to pour on the details and bring your readers right into the scene. These are, after all, the climactic moments for the suspense that's been building, the payoff. Writers often use shorter sentences to change the rhythm and strong adjectives and similes for more vivid imagery.

While most people have never been in an actual deadly fight, the reaction is similar to being in a serious accident- time slows, insignificant details leap out, you're suddenly aware of your heartbeat and of how things smell. Suddenly everything matters, there's a rush of intense emotions. I guess it's a lot like sex, too. Anyway, you don't want to leave your readers less than satisfied, so you need to give it your all and pour your heart into that moment.

It's one of the incongrous things about writing- that it can take much longer to read the description of a critical moment than the event would take to happen. But the reason movies, which can show an action in real time, haven't replaced books is that the written description is often so much richer and more rewarding, allowing the reader to savor the moment.

Your narrative pov isn't centered in one character, most of the time it's omniscient which keeps the reader equidistant from each character. This is fine, but for a change of pace at a crisis moment, like when Tara freaks out at the ob/gyn's, you could shift completely into one person's pov. This brings the reader right into the scene. Often writers will depict a scene from one person's pov then switch and replay the same events from another's.

My apologies for rambling on and on. I sometimes suffer from an excess of enthusiasm and this time it's all your fault. I'm totally loving your story!

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That'll put marzipan in your pie-plate, bingo!

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posted January 21, 2002 12:38                A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!!
More cliffhangers! You wouldn't be half as evil if this wasn't so damn good. So much great stuff, and lots of wonderful, inventive ideas. I love snarky Anya, and the sandwich shop scene was lots of fun.

The whole arc about Tara getting stronger than anybody realizes is great, and the threat to her pregnancy and connection to her family history, all very dramatic.

I totally love Cassie and Diana. It's good that you give them their own scenes. The vision about Tara's mom and the baby added a lot of suspense. Scenes with other characters add a change of pace as well as a chance to see what other characters, like Dawn and Buffy f'rinstance, are feeling.

Since i'm already in advice-gal mode from beta-ing someone else's fic i may as well be completely obnoxious...

I would have shown rack and his minion plotting so the reader would be anticipating that something bad could happen any time while the scoobies were blithely munching their lunch.

When writing the crisis scenes, like the attack for instance, don't be afraid to pour on the details and bring your readers right into the scene. These are, after all, the climactic moments for the suspense that's been building, the payoff. Writers often use shorter sentences to change the rhythm and strong adjectives and similes for more vivid imagery.

While most people have never been in an actual deadly fight, the reaction is similar to being in a serious accident- time slows, insignificant details leap out, you're suddenly aware of your heartbeat and of how things smell. Suddenly everything matters, there's a rush of intense emotions. I guess it's a lot like sex, too. Anyway, you don't want to leave your readers less than satisfied, so you need to give it your all and pour your heart into that moment.

It's one of the incongrous things about writing- that it can take much longer to read the description of a critical moment than the event would take to happen. But the reason movies, which can show an action in real time, haven't replaced books is that the written description is often so much richer and more rewarding, allowing the reader to savor the moment.

Your narrative pov isn't centered in one character, most of the time it's omniscient which keeps the reader equidistant from each character. This is fine, but for a change of pace at a crisis moment, like when Tara freaks out at the ob/gyn's, you could shift completely into one person's pov. This brings the reader right into the scene. Often writers will depict a scene from one person's pov then switch and replay the same events from another's.

My apologies for rambling on and on. I sometimes suffer from an excess of enthusiasm and this time it's all your fault. I'm totally loving your story!

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That'll put marzipan in your pie-plate, bingo!
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posted January 21, 2002 20:52            


Okay, here is tonight's chapter.
ASSUME CRASH POSITIONS!
High angst from here on out.
Enjoy,
Lisa http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon18.html

I will post replies as an edit to this post. You can all read while I type. ;-)
Thanks for all the support.
L

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posted January 21, 2002 20:52             Okay, here is tonight's chapter.
ASSUME CRASH POSITIONS!
High angst from here on out.
Enjoy,
Lisa http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon18.html

I will post replies as an edit to this post. You can all read while I type. ;-)
Thanks for all the support.
L
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posted January 21, 2002 21:17               


Ouch! Tara gets back just a minute too late.

Nifty to see the notes from her Mom; I hope the Refero spell isn't necessary, but with the way you've set this up....

Well, keep it coming. The best cure for cliffhangeritis is always the next chapter...

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posted January 21, 2002 21:17                Ouch! Tara gets back just a minute too late.

Nifty to see the notes from her Mom; I hope the Refero spell isn't necessary, but with the way you've set this up....

Well, keep it coming. The best cure for cliffhangeritis is always the next chapter...IP: LoggedKiloptoDoll's Eye Crystal


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posted January 21, 2002 21:17               


Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(that's all I have to say about chapter 18.....)

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posted January 21, 2002 21:17                Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(that's all I have to say about chapter 18.....)

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posted January 21, 2002 21:33               


Oh my God!! So much angst and I'm at work. Am now going back to read your other fic so I can get a happy ending today :-).

PS Great writing as usual.

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posted January 21, 2002 21:33                Oh my God!! So much angst and I'm at work. Am now going back to read your other fic so I can get a happy ending today :-).

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posted January 21, 2002 21:57               


I assumed crash position... now I'm pacing w/ worry. Biting my nails even. So Tara now has the refero in her book of shadows. But can she use it while the binding spell is still in effect? *sigh* Being tossed around like that isn't gonna be good for the baby.

Oh my comment about chapter 17 being easier to read than chapter 16?? I felt I was in a rollercoaster ride whilst I was reading chapter 16. I meant it was easier on me poor heart.

Ooh kick ass Anya.

This is an excellent installment, Lisa.

~Caro

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posted January 21, 2002 21:57                I assumed crash position... now I'm pacing w/ worry. Biting my nails even. So Tara now has the refero in her book of shadows. But can she use it while the binding spell is still in effect? *sigh* Being tossed around like that isn't gonna be good for the baby.

Oh my comment about chapter 17 being easier to read than chapter 16?? I felt I was in a rollercoaster ride whilst I was reading chapter 16. I meant it was easier on me poor heart.

Ooh kick ass Anya.

This is an excellent installment, Lisa.

~CaroIP: LoggedSassetteCool Monster Fighter


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posted January 21, 2002 22:10               


Oh, that was cruel and unusual. I'm too stunned to write a haiku expressing my
dismay that this part ended there, so you
don't get one this time.

-Sass

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posted January 21, 2002 22:10                Oh, that was cruel and unusual. I'm too stunned to write a haiku expressing my
dismay that this part ended there, so you
don't get one this time.

-Sass

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FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby mollyig » Mon Jan 21, 2002 9:02 am

With the rollercoaster of emotions I felt reading the latest sections - happiness and optimisim at Willow and Tara's future, loathing of Amy and Rack - its like I've got the hormonal mood swings Tara's experiencing . . . except I ain't preggers!

Lisa, you are a true storyteller!

------------------
The new Indigo Girls album, "Become You," is in stores Feb. 26, 2002. For
more info, check out Indigo Girls web site at: http://www.indigogirls.com

mollyig
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby mariacomet » Mon Jan 21, 2002 10:19 am

Okay, you know what...this is a great story.

Too many reasons to list here, I think I am just gonna send an email.

mariacomet
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby fell » Mon Jan 21, 2002 10:38 am

A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!!
More cliffhangers! You wouldn't be half as evil if this wasn't so damn good. So much great stuff, and lots of wonderful, inventive ideas. I love snarky Anya, and the sandwich shop scene was lots of fun.

The whole arc about Tara getting stronger than anybody realizes is great, and the threat to her pregnancy and connection to her family history, all very dramatic.

I totally love Cassie and Diana. It's good that you give them their own scenes. The vision about Tara's mom and the baby added a lot of suspense. Scenes with other characters add a change of pace as well as a chance to see what other characters, like Dawn and Buffy f'rinstance, are feeling.

Since i'm already in advice-gal mode from beta-ing someone else's fic i may as well be completely obnoxious...

I would have shown rack and his minion plotting so the reader would be anticipating that something bad could happen any time while the scoobies were blithely munching their lunch.

When writing the crisis scenes, like the attack for instance, don't be afraid to pour on the details and bring your readers right into the scene. These are, after all, the climactic moments for the suspense that's been building, the payoff. Writers often use shorter sentences to change the rhythm and strong adjectives and similes for more vivid imagery.

While most people have never been in an actual deadly fight, the reaction is similar to being in a serious accident- time slows, insignificant details leap out, you're suddenly aware of your heartbeat and of how things smell. Suddenly everything matters, there's a rush of intense emotions. I guess it's a lot like sex, too. Anyway, you don't want to leave your readers less than satisfied, so you need to give it your all and pour your heart into that moment.

It's one of the incongrous things about writing- that it can take much longer to read the description of a critical moment than the event would take to happen. But the reason movies, which can show an action in real time, haven't replaced books is that the written description is often so much richer and more rewarding, allowing the reader to savor the moment.

Your narrative pov isn't centered in one character, most of the time it's omniscient which keeps the reader equidistant from each character. This is fine, but for a change of pace at a crisis moment, like when Tara freaks out at the ob/gyn's, you could shift completely into one person's pov. This brings the reader right into the scene. Often writers will depict a scene from one person's pov then switch and replay the same events from another's.

My apologies for rambling on and on. I sometimes suffer from an excess of enthusiasm and this time it's all your fault. I'm totally loving your story!

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That'll put marzipan in your pie-plate, bingo!

fell
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Lisa of Nine » Mon Jan 21, 2002 6:52 pm

Okay, here is tonight's chapter.
ASSUME CRASH POSITIONS!
High angst from here on out.
Enjoy,
Lisa http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon18.html

I will post replies as an edit to this post. You can all read while I type. ;-)
Thanks for all the support.
L

Lisa of Nine
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Kalita » Mon Jan 21, 2002 7:17 pm

Ouch! Tara gets back just a minute too late.

Nifty to see the notes from her Mom; I hope the Refero spell isn't necessary, but with the way you've set this up....

Well, keep it coming. The best cure for cliffhangeritis is always the next chapter...

Kalita
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Kilopto » Mon Jan 21, 2002 7:17 pm

Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(that's all I have to say about chapter 18.....)

Kilopto
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby jomarch » Mon Jan 21, 2002 7:33 pm

Oh my God!! So much angst and I'm at work. Am now going back to read your other fic so I can get a happy ending today :-).

PS Great writing as usual.

jomarch
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby willow_thebadasswitch » Mon Jan 21, 2002 7:57 pm

I assumed crash position... now I'm pacing w/ worry. Biting my nails even. So Tara now has the refero in her book of shadows. But can she use it while the binding spell is still in effect? *sigh* Being tossed around like that isn't gonna be good for the baby.

Oh my comment about chapter 17 being easier to read than chapter 16?? I felt I was in a rollercoaster ride whilst I was reading chapter 16. I meant it was easier on me poor heart.

Ooh kick ass Anya.

This is an excellent installment, Lisa.

~Caro

willow_thebadasswitch
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Sassette » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:10 pm

Oh, that was cruel and unusual. I'm too stunned to write a haiku expressing my
dismay that this part ended there, so you
don't get one this time.

-Sass

Sassette
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Kiwiccan » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:13 pm

quote:
Originally posted by Kalita:
The best cure for cliffhangeritis is always the next chapter...

Kalita, can you please tell me what the symptoms of Cliffhangeritis are? I think I may have it?

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Paula
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May the Amber Force be with you.
Keeper of my own insanity
quote:

Kiwiccan
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Puff » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:16 pm

Well you promised angst I should have expected it. Great update in the now I'm really depressed kinda way, must find gf to hug now.

Please let the next part be posted soon, although I worry it won't be a happy ending.

And as for being your only groupie. I think you are too modest and have more groupies than you think

Oh and finally saw the picture of the new horse, very nice Makes me miss all the riding I used to do.

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Bloody hell, sodding, limey, shagging, knickers, bollocks...oh God...I'm English

Puff
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Pixie » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:38 pm

Oh, I can't take it. I have assumed crash position and am whimpering in the corner. I need a hug! This is quite the ride.

I'd like to join Puff in the groupie group. *holds up sign "will work for fic"*

Pixie
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Rally » Mon Jan 21, 2002 8:46 pm

Argggh, see now I am going to go through withdrawl, I knew I should not have read
Chapter 18 until tomorrow.
*grumble grumble cliffhangers...

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-R

"Everyone's getting spanked but me."

Rally
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Lisa of Nine » Mon Jan 21, 2002 10:51 pm

Hello all.
I'm adding in the replies to the chapter post.
Hope everyone is well. I'm a little bummed by the chapters I'm writing now. Hmm... I wonder if I should throw away my plot outline and write only hugs and puppies?
Nahhh!
Lisa
*********
Xita:
Yeah, the end is near, but take heart. It looks like this story is gonna have a 20th chapter!
HUGE sadness ahead. It's been so hard to write, but the story has to go there. Damn I hate literary integrity.
Thanks for the reply.
Hope you'll still talk to me after this story is over. ;-) Okay, it's not that bad... but it's bad.
L
**********
web warlock:
Glad you like the Xander/Tito bit. *G* That was for the kitties!
I agree. Amy is a victim... we'll see what happens.
Rack's time is coming...but he has a few final evil acts.
Hope you enjoy the coming chapters.
Thanks for replying,
L
*****
katydid:
we should market spicy Tara sand-witches! They'd be a billion seller.
Tara's blush? Sure, she blushes AFTER the deli scene, but not during. I love spicy Tara.
Thanks for all the feedback you've given me,
L
*******
mollygig:
Rollercoasters are fun. *G*
Get ready for a steep hill, but never fear, I'll end on a high note.
I'm having mood swings as the writer. I'm glad you're getting them too.
L
******
mariacomet:
Thanks!
I loved the detailed comments you sent me. I'll reply privately.
L
******
Feel:
I love detailed analysis!
I've tried to flesh out all the regulars. I think Giles has been most neglected so far, but he'll have some scenes coming up. Anya...sigh... she is a scene stealer for sure.
Tara will need her strength. *gulp*

now for the detailed stuff... *rubs hands together*
I try to use the other characters to break things up. Plus, I like letting others shine.

Interesting suggestion to show Rack's plan during lunch, but I wasn't going for suspense. I wanted it to come out of nowhere. I think it was important to show the scoobies being happy, not expecting trouble. I do let reader know some stuff for the tension aspect, but I wanted the surprise for the readers and characters there. I've used the other technique before...BTW.

I do use slowed time in actions scenes, but not always. Sometimes I like to just have them flash by so readers feel as shocked as the characters. I have a few scenes coming up with the suspended reality... slowed times... noticing insignificant details, but I like to use them as the characters deal with emotion, not action. Just my take. *G*

I prefer the omniscient POV exclusively. My writing professors have pounded me with the 'don't swap POV' so many times, I swear I get hives when I try to write in 1st person!
I try to write the narrative in each character's paragraphs to reflect that person to adjust for that. For example, I use British expressions when describing Giles, even though I, as the story teller, am not British. Hope this makes some sense.

I appreciate all the input, and I will keep it in mind as I finish the story. I am always open to suggestions.
Thanks,
L
*****
kalita:
I'm all about the 'one minute too late.' LOL It's so fun and adds to tension.
Well, now would I put in a spell that wasn't necessary? *Batting eyelashes*
I'll try to help with that cliffhangeritis. I will warn that tomorrow's chapter is by far my worst cliffhanger...ever. (I love doing that... the warning is like it's own mini-cliffhanger!)
Thanks,
L
******
kilopto:
yeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!
L
******
jomarch:
should I include 'work-warnings?'
Hope my other fic put a smile on your face.
Thanks,
L
*****
caro:
Yeah, she has the spell, but as you pointed out, she can't do magic while bound. Oh the humanity!

In all seriousness, writing the Tara -vs- Caedo scene was extremely difficult. In the next chapter I had to balance showing things for dramatic reasons and not showing too much because I couldn't stomach writing it. I hope it works. I will be adding a severe warning.
Your poor heart won't like 19. I know my heart didn't.
Ah, kick ass Anya. You'll see more of her. Go, Anya!
Thanks for the reply,
L
******
sassette:
another haiku? Good to see you've been inspired.
Thanks,
L
***
kiwiccan:
The symptoms?
Please let me know. I'd hate to be a carrier and not know it.
;-)
L
******
Puff:
I did warn this would be dark. I do guarantee that W&T will be together at the end. How's that?
But will my groupies love me after this story is over? *G*

The new horse is very sweet. She's smooth as glass and she canters like a dream. Plus, I think she's flashy!
Thanks,
L
******
Pixie:
I'll send hugs. It'll get worse before it gets better, but it will end on an up note.
Glad you're enjoying the ride,
L
********
Rally:
I'm posting an extreme cliffhanger warning for tomorrow's chapter... that's the one you might want to hold off on for a day. ;-) Shh, don't tell anyone. ;-)
Thanks,
L
******
Thank you once again to everyone.
Lisa

Lisa of Nine
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby xita » Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:03 pm

Oh but lisa, I thought you always gave us happy endings
xita
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Lisa of Nine » Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:10 pm

Xita,
I promise Willow and Tara will be happy together. Others might be sad.
How's that?
Lisa

quote:
Originally posted by xita:
Oh but lisa, I thought you always gave us happy endings

quote:

Lisa of Nine
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby nika » Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:23 pm

Wow I haven't read such a perfect mixture of comedy and tragedy since my greek classics kick. Lisa you Rocketh much!!!!!
nika
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby kpmuse » Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:34 pm

Chapter 18? What Chapter 18? In denial now.

Evil Lisa

kpmuse
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby xita » Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:39 pm

Lisa I may know where you are going with this and I know what you mean but then might there be more after this current story? Hmm..? I'll get back to you on this when you finish
xita
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby scylla » Tue Jan 22, 2002 7:53 am

Really fabulous update!! I loved jealous Willow (only one person will be making those sandwiches!). And I can't wait for Amy to get hers. And I also loved the part about the Book of Shadows from Tara's mother. That part was very touching (I might have even had watery eyes!). Thanks for sharing your stories.
scylla
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Pixie » Tue Jan 22, 2002 9:36 am

I read this last night and was too angst-ridden to reply. I am braced for more before we get to the promised happy ending. And Lisa, if Tara does have to do the refero spell on the baby, I'd like to second the request for a sequel, or put in a vote for the continuation of your other story - one story a year while they get the tattoos. Hell, who cares, whatever you decide to do next, I'll be there!
Pixie
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby katydid » Tue Jan 22, 2002 9:40 am

quote:
we should market spicy Tara sand-witches! They'd be a billion seller.

NO WAY! Spicy Tara sandwitches are all mine!!!! I am not selling those babies. *wicked grin* Besides...I am always hungry.

So we are supposed to have one more chapter....hmmm...I dont see you wrapping this up in just one chapter. Could there be more by chance? Plus you have to have a epilogue...right?!?!?

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"She practically has 'genuine molded plastic' stamped on her ass.
quote:

katydid
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby kpmuse » Tue Jan 22, 2002 12:10 pm

I don't know about anybody else, but when the demon flung Tara across the room, my whole mind, body and soul flinched & cried out in pain! I couldn't sleep last night. Tossed and turned the whole time thinking about Willow storming off to take on Rack and Tara, Dawn and Anya in danger. Oh darn!
I can't stand Tara in danger!

Lisa, another great chapter full of funny, touching, loving and truly disturbing events. Great story! Thanks for saving me last night! Very thoughtful of you.

kris

kpmuse
 


FF: Unexpected Consequences

Postby Mini-ALF » Tue Jan 22, 2002 12:42 pm

This is an incredible story Lisa!! I hope Tara can save the baby. Patiently waiting for more...

Michelle

Mini-ALF
 

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