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Post by Lee on Feb 13, 2005 12:00:37 GMT -5
FYI, I just posted a new story.
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Post by princess on Feb 13, 2005 23:31:10 GMT -5
And it's very, very good. Really; the first hospital scenes with him and his wife reminded me of Bryan being sick and I almost got really upset. So bravo-- you've got a great grip of creating a setting. (I'm assuming you wrote it; it feels like a Lee kinda thing.)
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Post by Lee on Feb 14, 2005 0:16:39 GMT -5
Thanks I did write the words but it's strongly based on an experience that actually happened to someone I know (who would undoubtedly be quite surprised if he knew I was writing about him). I changed a lot of details, but I'd rather not tell the real story because I don't want to ruin the illusion and I'd like to protect his identity. But he was just a really great guy and I had to write about him.
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Post by paul wheelie37 on Feb 14, 2005 12:48:36 GMT -5
Your new story is great! It took me back to when I had my accident! I remembered being in bed for months, being told, physio, intermittent catheters! everything! All it needed is for his partner to leave him and it would be me!! Well done on making it true to life, you have a real gift for telling it how it is. looking forward to next part
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Post by Rob on Feb 14, 2005 13:51:03 GMT -5
A question for Lee and the other authors.
Are the stories usually fictional, or are any of them true or based in truth? If true, do the subjects know their stories are on the 'net.
Rob.
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Post by Pisti on Feb 14, 2005 14:55:08 GMT -5
Wow! It is as great as the ones before. Congrats.
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Post by ungava on Feb 14, 2005 15:16:45 GMT -5
That story has a lot of potential....i trust you in developping it and making it as interesting as it can be!
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Post by Lee on Feb 14, 2005 15:24:04 GMT -5
Are the stories usually fictional, or are any of them true or based in truth? If true, do the subjects know their stories are on the 'net. That's a good question. Speaking for myself, I don't think I could write anything that didn't have any basis in reality. Most of the stories I've written are mosaics of things I've heard from disabled individuals I've talked to or met and devo stories I've read in the past. Usually I alter the details and change the context so that even if the person who had told me the story originally read it, they very well might not recognize it as their own. Austin is the first character (from my stories, at least) that is completely based on the experiences of one person that I know. And no, he has no idea I've written about him... I don't think he'd mind especially, but I'd feel funny telling him. I can't speak for my other authors, but I think some of those stories have a stronger basis in reality. Paul's stories (Martin, Holiday, The Trip) are probably reality based, as well as Jeremy's stories.
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Post by paul on Feb 15, 2005 2:34:40 GMT -5
My stories "martin" and "holiday" are based on actual events in my life. I have been to Ibiza , gone swimming on beach, heard a older couple next door having sex. I have been on holiday to Minorca with girlfriend, where she met people in the pool who asked questions etc. Had sex in pool, Swung with couples but at home.. not on holiday..Met women in the pub.. shopping etc.. most of the stuff is real.. just added together or location changed and of course name changes
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