Well, greetings all!
Sorry for the late post. I was gone all day yesterday and was so tired I just fell into bed when I did get home. Thank you so much for all the wonderful words about the story.
Okay... same format as usually... first the chapters (which is what y'all want anyway) and then my replies to feedback. (Which I totally appreciate!)
http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon09.html http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon10.html
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AutumT:
'Reward and Reprisal' was fun. It really left me wanting to write pregnant Tara. After seeing OMWF, I saw that song/love scene, and thought..."Ah ha!" And well, this story was born...so to speak. *G*
I try to put a Joss 'oh shit" end to each chapter. Glad you recognized it.
Thanks again,
L
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Puff:
Hey, I am always thrilled to leave a woman pleased.
I should hire you as my publicist. The hugs for the last chapters will be offered to all, but maybe you can start a support group for other readers. (Cue scary music) I'm dropping tons of hints about the end so people won't kill me. *G*
The peas... everyone likes the peas. Who knew small round veggies could be so funny?
Thanks for all the support and feedback.
L
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Willowrocks:
Have no fear...the wait is up!
Glad I'm keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Thanks,
L
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katydid:
There is some non-smutty goodness coming soon... ahem...so to speak.
There will be barefeet... I promise! I've gone to the chatroom on a few nights...and it's always empty.
We should organize a chat night.We can all go barefoot! *G*
Thanks,
L
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kilopto:
You are welcome...you are welcome. I try to post at least two chapters a day. I pace my stories so that if you read two, you get some good plot advancement and some character development. Plus, it's a manageable size for me to put out. *G* Did I just say I put out? Never mind...LOL
Great to hear you liked my other stories.
Thanks again,
L
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Enigmatic:
The peas? You know, I put that in there, and I wasn't even sure anyone else would think it was funny. It seems to be the hit of the story so far. Yay peas. Go peas! 
Thank you for the kind words. Bound had dark moments, but I think this story will surpass it. *G*
All this feedback is just incredible.
Thanks again,
L
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Emily_first:
As I told Enigmatic, the peas really are popular. Can't wait until you all see the food based fun that is coming soon.
Tell Lucy I am SO sorry!
Thanks,
L
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willow_thebadasswicca:
I may have to put peas in every story!
Tell your brother to get out of bed and read fan fic. *G*
There is more Anya to come.
Thanks again,
L
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kittyko:
Thank you. The peas...again the peas.
Maybe I should post a picture of peas with this fic?
Rack and Amy are certainly up to no good.
It's nice to hear that people like T&W going slow. I can't honestly see Tara just taking her back without a second thought.
Buffy has been fun to write. I hoping the Buffy/Tara bonding is in line with the spoilers I've heard for the series.
Thanks again,
L
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Quill:
Thank you so much. I sometimes worry that my complex plots leave readers wanting me to just get to the bedroom scenes. But, I love to weave plots so you can go back see all the little clues I left along the way. Hope this story is working so far.
There will be more Anya, have to fear. And... much more "take-charge Tara." LOL... I actually have a character use that exact description. Have you been peeking at my hard drive?
Thanks for the feedback,
L
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kalita:
And I just have to say... you haven't seen anything yet!
Thanks,
L
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Tempest819:
I replied to every onelist feedback, but I really do not trust the reply button on the list. I really do not want to sign up for daily emails because as it is, I just crashed my email for about the 8th time. Could have something to do with the fact that I let over 1,300 emails stack up in the inbox, another 900 in the sent, and...good god...almost 2,000 in the delete file. The whole thing just gave up and I had to reload.It's good to know the first chapter grabbed you. I had that last line of chapter one picked out when I started this novel. *G*
I try to get at least one new bit of plot stuff to make the readers cringe and/or sigh each chapter. Hopefully it works.
Again, I adore Anya.
I've tried to develop Tara/Buffy. I think Buffy needs a calming influence like Tara.
Thank you so much for sending feedback...again!
L
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TashaR:
Me a goddess? No, that's Tara (as played by Amber Benson)
Can you tell that character makes me swoon?
When I wrote "Retribution and Reward" and "Reward and Reprisal," I set up the plotline so I could write one story set around each year they get their tattoos. I don't know if I will be writing fan fic that long. I've tried to make each novel stand alone so there are not strings hanging. Sorry if that doesn't answer you question. I guess the answer is... I'm not sure. (End Willowbabble.)
Keep batting those eyelashes...I am hurrying!
L
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Xita:
I'm thrilled to give you reading for the week.
I also love Large with the butch Tara, but then I love strong women. I think Tara's decision at the end of Tabula Rosa took great courage. It was brilliantly played by Amber B.
Thanks for the feedback,
L
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willow420:
Glad you like it so far!
Thanks,
L
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Bobo's mom:
thank you! It's good to know that you enjoy my writing in both genres. I often wonder if fans of one like the other. Maybe someday I will get the courage to post my Westwing fan fic.
Oh... someday please explain your nickname! *G*
Thanks,
L
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kiwiccan:
miss muse... you have been derelict in your duties. Vamp Willow needs to have a little talk with you. BTW, my minion already found the RO. Now I can show up anytime! Bwhahahaha!
L
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delany:
you're gonna' wait? cliffhanger whimp! *G*
I'll ask the list minions to only dole out a few chapters at a time... so you have to suffer!
Cliffhanger are good for the heart.
Seriously, I'm just glad you like the story.
Thanks,
L
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nika:
Wow. Thank you. Don't lay down your pen. Pick it up and write some fan fic.
It's really good to know that the characters are on the mark. Panic Willow is fun, so is kick butt Tara, and Anya is always a riot to write. Maybe Anya needs some peas...hmmm.
Thanks again,
L
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mollygig:
Thanks for writing.
Hopefully the new chapters will make your Tuesday.
L
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Pixie:
Well, I am so glad you found my webpage via old posts. It's nice to know the stories are still being discovered.
I'd live to write a sequel to TOTG with lots of Kate/Maggie. NO! That's not a preview of things to come. LOL
I HAD to write the Jenny returns... I really miss her. Robin M was incredible. I would have a huge crush on her if I were Willow.
I try to show W&T growing. The hardest part is starting over each new novel. *G* I have to remember to start where they are Now, in the show...and not where I left them in another novel.
Ah...the infamous interruptions. What can I say? I love to write scenes of embarrassment. I've got a new twist on it this story.
A sequel to R&R? Sigh... I will have to reiterate... I just don't know. Sorry.
This current story is separate from all my others. I've tried to tie it into the show's timeline...right down to calculating Tara's conception date with the OMWF airing.
Thanks for all the sweet comments,
L
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'lucy'moore:
dear lord...sorry about that! I tried to make it CLEAR that peas are NOT a breakfast food.
Glad you liked the latest chapter.
L
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Enigmatic:
I warned you. Didn't I warn you? LOL
Tara and the baby have to be in peril...because..well, I love angst. *EG*
As for Willow, she tampered with the dark forces. She had a major debt still to pay. Bad Willow, no cookies.
I think Tara is accepting applications for the harem. You have to provide your own paper gown.
Enjoy the new chapters.
Thanks,
L
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Rally:
Thanks. Hope you like it when it's finished.
L
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kilopto:
Just know that most chapters end in cliffhangers, but the end is always tied in a neat lil' Willow/Tara bow. :-) Be strong like and Amazon.
Thanks,
L
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willow_thebadasswicca:
See above... I warned you! You people should know...I love cliffhangers...so if I add a warning...it's not nice. (Kidding!)
Thanks for writing,
L
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katydid:
LOL...again...see above. I DID warn y'all!
Hope you enjoy the middle as well as the end. I'm having fun with pregnant Tara. She has more suffering to come.
Thanks,
L
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shaggykat:
Hey, I did give a strong warning! LOL
There are tons of good fics on this board. Try Rane's Camp Flutie. That the only one I am letting myself read right now. I don't like to read other W/T stuff while working on a story. I made an exception since it's an Alt Universe,a nd I am addicted to Rane's stuff. :-)
Thanks,
L
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Willow Rocks:
Why? Because you are a kitty and kitties never listen...they must be free and do as they wish!
Hope you liked the cliffhanger.
L
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TashaR:
Did you ever get that pages? I can email you it if you still need it.
Try deleting your cache... you may have partially loaded the page...and then it will aaonly come up partially from then on.
It's funny, Tara and Anya are my favorites to write, and they are both underused on the show. Hmm, maybe I'm just partial to them. :-)
Thanks,
L
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Zippy uk:
Thanks! I hope you still feel that way when it's finished.
BTW... We had a pony named Zip when I was little. *G* Those, not in that vamp Willow... ride people like ponies way.
Thanks again,
L
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Autumn,
I would never taunt!
I gave that warning out of the kindness of my heart! (Plus to see who would actually listen to me. LOL)
As for those chapters... they'd rather wait to be posted without messy errors! Otherwise they'd die of embarrassment.
enjoy the new stuff,
L
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Sparrow:
As I said above...I DID warn y'all! LOL
Hope you like the two new chapters and think they are good, good, good.
Thanks,
L
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Puff:
I like to keep the suspense up, but when a section I post has such a huge bomb, I give a warning.
As for the darkness? It's gonna' be worse than R&R. I had to actually change a scene (cut it out) because it made ME cry writing it.
I won't destroy your hope. Live in ignorant bliss as long as you can.
Thanks again,
L
PS..Okay, I know that last bit was just evil...but I couldn't help myself! *G*
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Charile:
If you're looking for my stuff, here's the willow/Tara page. http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/tarawill.html
I did give a warning about the cliffhangers... sadly...*sigh* no one listens!
It's good to know you will point out errors. That's the only way for writers to improve.
Enjoy the new chapters, and thanks,
L
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silverangel:
Man... I swear that yahoo sucks!
I'm gonna' have to break down and change my list settings so I get emails in my overloaded box.
As for my stuff and your site... I don't mind people linking to my stuff as long as they don't have hard-core/ nasty/porn stuff at their site. I checked you site and it's very nice. Feel free to link!
Thanks for asking about the doc. Things are okay.
L
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kissystarcowboy:
I had to laugh when I read your post. Tell your gf thanks for being brave and trying the story. Does she like star trek? I have trek stuff linked to my W&T page.
I hope I don't cause a lesbian baby boom with the pregnant Tara story.
Enjoy the Anya bits to come...and don't envy Pregnant Tara... all I can say is... morning sickness of the non-morning variety!
Thanks,
L
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Xita:
LOL...that was a world class Willowbabble!
More is on the way.
Thanks so much,
L
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Pixie:
My thoughts exactly on the xitababble!
LOL
L
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molligig:
you're supposed to worry.
I promise to have W&T together at the end. How's that?
Thanks for the kind words,
L
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Anya17:
I'm glad you're liking my take on pregnant Tara. she is so wonderful with Dawn on the show. She'd make a great mama. *G*
Thanks,
L
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kittyko:
Psssssst...I think 'someone' posted a cliffhanger warning. *snicker*
Sorry...I couldn't resist...what with you pacing like panic willow.
Enjoy the new chapters,
Thanks.
L
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Jessie:
I am so happy to hear that I truly to suck... err... I mean suck you in!
Thanks for the feedback here. I think the willtara reply button eats my responses.
L
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Quill:
Geez, why did I even put the warning in there. LOL... okay... I guess I knew some of you would try to test me...to see if I was serious..well, I was. *G*
I think Giles would make a cute grandpa...
Thanks for writing. enjoy the new chapters,
L
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Romance Junky:
Thank you. Drop by my Willow/Tara page and look around. Plenty of angst for all. http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/tarawill.html
Enjoy,
L
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Robin:
I was typing replies when you posted! Here are the new chapters...
Glad you like Anya. She makes me laugh too. I think Emma C is a great actress.
Thank,
L
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Okay, I think that is everyone!
Thank you all so much. I hope you enjoy today's chapters!
Lisa
