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Jun. 19th, 2010 | 01:29 pm
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Sorry for the delay, everyone -- I was given an opportunity to come to Martha's Vineyard for 7 weeks to focus on the novel I've been writing in my head for most of my adult life, so I took it. (The novel takes place on the Vineyard, so I've spent a lot of my time here exploring, researching, and interviewing the locals. I'm happy to report that the first draft is 2/3 done, and I couldn't be more excited about it!) I have learned two valuable things: in order to finish something the first step is to START IT, and the second step is to NOT STOP. ;) So, finishing this story that is so close to my heart is my top priority right now, and will remain so when I get back home next week.
However! I haven't forgotten that Crave needs an ending! In fact, now that I've adapted it into an original novel (yep, did that, too!), the sooner I wrap it up and put it to bed, the sooner I can figure out where to try to sell it. I know it's not going to be an easy pitch, what with it not being tailored to any specific genre, plus it's got the whole cheating angle... Anyone know of some fabulous publishing house that loves printing unconventional erotic romances with 10 initial chapters of UST leading into an adulterous May/December affair, with drama, intrigue, BDSM, and, oh yeah, it's also a comedy? ;)
I blame YOU, Joss Whedon.
Anyway, I will finish the Spuffy version of Crave ASAP. In the meantime, you should check out the new fic entries atseasonal_spuffy, which goes on through June 30th. Regretfully, due to this writing trip and work obligations, I couldn't get my entry done in time for my posting day, but there are plenty of super-talented people who could. Go over there and tell them how awesome they are.
Also, if you want to laugh (or cry, or hurl, depending), check out my latest plagiarism case. Someone "borrowed" entire sections of Crash and Burn for... wait for it... a Michael Jackson/Christina Aguilera rpf. I'll let that sink in for a minute.
(And yes, that is why I added all of those 'don't be a jerk' plagiarism warnings to every chapter of Crave. To be honest, I was seriously tempted to pack it in and take down everything I'd ever written, because what's it all for if idiots are just going to keep copying my labors of love? This was, what, the seventh time? That I knew of? And then... then someone wrote a really nice comment here about Crave, and I remembered why I do this. Because there is nothing quite like finding out that you've moved someone. There is also nothing quite like finding out that you've won fourteen awards at the SunnyDs, including 'Best Author' -- that totally made up for the pain of being plagiarized too, haha. Thanks to everyone who voted!)
By the way, there is still time to vote at thec2c_buffyawards, and the SunnyDs have just opened for new nominations.
However! I haven't forgotten that Crave needs an ending! In fact, now that I've adapted it into an original novel (yep, did that, too!), the sooner I wrap it up and put it to bed, the sooner I can figure out where to try to sell it. I know it's not going to be an easy pitch, what with it not being tailored to any specific genre, plus it's got the whole cheating angle... Anyone know of some fabulous publishing house that loves printing unconventional erotic romances with 10 initial chapters of UST leading into an adulterous May/December affair, with drama, intrigue, BDSM, and, oh yeah, it's also a comedy? ;)
I blame YOU, Joss Whedon.
Anyway, I will finish the Spuffy version of Crave ASAP. In the meantime, you should check out the new fic entries at
seasonal_spuffy, which goes on through June 30th. Regretfully, due to this writing trip and work obligations, I couldn't get my entry done in time for my posting day, but there are plenty of super-talented people who could. Go over there and tell them how awesome they are.Also, if you want to laugh (or cry, or hurl, depending), check out my latest plagiarism case. Someone "borrowed" entire sections of Crash and Burn for... wait for it... a Michael Jackson/Christina Aguilera rpf. I'll let that sink in for a minute.
(And yes, that is why I added all of those 'don't be a jerk' plagiarism warnings to every chapter of Crave. To be honest, I was seriously tempted to pack it in and take down everything I'd ever written, because what's it all for if idiots are just going to keep copying my labors of love? This was, what, the seventh time? That I knew of? And then... then someone wrote a really nice comment here about Crave, and I remembered why I do this. Because there is nothing quite like finding out that you've moved someone. There is also nothing quite like finding out that you've won fourteen awards at the SunnyDs, including 'Best Author' -- that totally made up for the pain of being plagiarized too, haha. Thanks to everyone who voted!)
By the way, there is still time to vote at the
c2c_buffyawards, and the SunnyDs have just opened for new nominations.
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middivampira
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 05:31 pm (UTC)
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apckrfan
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 05:39 pm (UTC)
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I've had my work taken once and that hurt badly enough, can't imagine what having done repeatedly would feel like. I can't blame you for feeling as though packing it in would be a viable option, but as someone who's read your stuff for years I'm glad you won't be. (But, really, Michael & Christina ? WTF)
Best of luck on the book, Martha' Vineyard sounds like an intriguing setting.
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date: Jun. 19th, 2010 05:49 pm (UTC)
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I love your summary of Crave : mmm..everything in there is just delicious , to me anyway. ;) and because you're the one writing it , needless to say. I blame you, Nauti, and happily so !
Congrats on your awards - highly deserved.
I'm in the mood to immerse myself again in Crave , waiting eagerly for the ending.:)
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sevvy_o
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 05:51 pm (UTC)
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Siren, Ellora's Cave, Samhain, Loose Id...there are a few more. Heehee!
Sorry about that whole plagiarism thing. When I saw your post on the moderation queue, I was all grrr arg!
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nautibitz
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 06:10 pm (UTC)
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irenthel
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 06:10 pm (UTC)
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And whenever this IS published, I'm so there, and with the cramming down throats and whatnot. I look forward to it in all it's papery glory.
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cordykitten
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 06:32 pm (UTC)
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I'm still waiting for my happy spuffy ending of Crave - makes Buffy/Lindsey more bearable.
I hope I can finish reading it before you take it down (You will take it down from this comm I guess when you publish it?). I wouldn't mind if it would stay but I fear you'll won't be able to.
Good luck for your novel! And grrrrr for plagiarism. :((
*edit* Besides the ones sevvy_o mentioned there is http://www.alinarpublishing.com (moxie_fic and bittenandstaked founded this one if I remember correctly) or http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/
More: http://www.hipiers.com/publishing.h
Forgot to say too Congrats for your awards :)
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nautibitz
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 09:53 pm (UTC)
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there is alinarpublishing (moxie_fic and bittenandstaked founded this one if I remember correctly)
You mean bittenandstaked, aka the person who blatantly copied my website layout, plagiarized my FAQ (in creepy Single White Female style), created an awards site so she could give herself awards, and is now selling an "original" novel called IN HEAT, which opens with a girl having a sex dream during a heatwave? (ie the exact same way my fanfic of the same title opens?)
Yeeeah.... no thanks. I think I'll pass on that one. :) I'm actually really surprised someone in the fandom went into business with her, but whatevs.
As for Crave, I'm not planning to take it down until someone tells me I have to. It's in a locked community, so it's not public, and it's not like non-fandom people would want to read this version. *shrug*
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petzipellepingo
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 06:37 pm (UTC)
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"points to icon". Welcome back.
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yay!
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ceciliaroze
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 08:49 pm (UTC)
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At any rate, I'm really happy to hear about your vinyarding, best of luck with novel! You continue to inspire me.
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slaymesoftly
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 09:25 pm (UTC)
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dampersnspoons
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 09:35 pm (UTC)
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Congrats on beating me in every category on SunnyD (hahahahahaha! But really, congrats!) and thank you for the c2c pimp! (Did you vote yet? DO IT.)
I'm going to write Michael Jackson/X-tina fic in honor of your plagiarized fic, but it'll be AU/Human so I'm not sure I'll have a big following. We'll see... I *do* have plans for Michael to say "Sham-on!" while he's orgasming, so that'll probably bring in a big audience.
*gags*
I miss you!
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Sham-on!
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nautibitz
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 10:16 pm (UTC)
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*shudders*
I miss you too! I'll be pestering you on yim again real soon! xoxox
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pearlseed
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 10:53 pm (UTC)
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Good on you, really hot fine writer! There's always jerks--you know that--and they don't always have their favorite parts drop off immediately when they do bad thangs--but you know this little old lady birdwatcher in tennis shoes down here in sTX would be a sad sad baby girl if'n there weren't you to look forward to! Okay, I'm heading out to plant my cenizo (sagebrush, yeah really!) and consider what a world it is--is there a special holding place for someone who would borrow C&B for Michael Jackson!?!?!?!?!oh holy dog do! We can only hope that the person's loved ones will have it held for observation--take care do not stop keep writing congratulations and you know, you didn't write a story today, but still brought tears to my eyes cos I've never met you but I'm real proud of you! Plus Ultra--what Colombus said, more beyond!
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dramagirl42
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 11:15 pm (UTC)
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Whatever happens, I'm glad and grateful you're doing something that makes you so happy. Yeah, it's wicked obvious in your post. You so deserve the good stuff!
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rebcake
date: Jun. 19th, 2010 11:18 pm (UTC)
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Crave will make an incredible book, and I have hope that the multi-genre thing will become more acceptable. I know that I prefer to have a mix of things, just as in life, and I don't think I'm so unusual. (Is the Richard Branson allusion going to be a problem, you think?)
Fie on the plagiarist(s)! I have to give this one props for most wacky fandom, though. I mean, I would've just said "MJ/Xtina" and that would have been sufficient information to be rolling on the floor (apologies to Xtina). I'm genuinely sorry that you're dealing with this and have ever had to deal with it before. Grrrr. There oughta be a law! Oh, wait! There is one! It still sucks.
Congrats on the most excellent and plentiful awards! It does make things kinda sunny, eh?
*sends creative encouragement eastward*
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buffyrat999
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 02:27 am (UTC)
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Congrats on your novel. If only I could take 7 weeks of vacation, imagine what could be accomplished. So awesome. And congrats on the award! Thanks for the update!
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date: Jun. 20th, 2010 02:23 pm (UTC)
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wilcorules
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 08:19 pm (UTC)
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I hope you never take your stories down. But understand if you do because of this frustration/horrible event. However, just want you to know, whenever I'm feeling depressed or very unfocused and need a bit of an escape from everything, I turn to your stories for a breath of fresh air. I've probably read Crave at least 4 times, and In Heat. Read Older again the other night. So so amazing! The quick-witted banter is like a drug for me.
Anyhow, in short, I would be very sad if you yanked it all down. Enjoy your time at the Vineyard!
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sweetcoal
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 08:44 pm (UTC)
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til
date: Jun. 20th, 2010 10:21 pm (UTC)
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I have seen writers in and out of the fandom give up writing and remove stories etc because they have been hurt by people stealing their work, which is a totally understandable reaction. But I think it takes a strong person to keep creating and writing, and I just wanted to thank you for doing that, and to say that you are an inspiration to many of us genuine writers who are just getting started, and the fandom would not be the same without your work.
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date: Jun. 20th, 2010 11:42 pm (UTC)
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I think it's so awesome you got the opportunity to go to Martha's Vineyard and that you took advantage of it. Good luck with everything!
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cloud_forest
date: Jun. 21st, 2010 01:46 am (UTC)
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Plagiarism S-U-C-K-S. Really hope it never gets to the point where you want to take down your work, because it is just too many kinds of awesome to have it disappear from the interwebs forever. About once a year I get a huge Nauti craving and have no choice but to go back and read everything you've ever written due to the aforementioned awesomeness. That said, I can't believe someone would be slimy and just... insane? I'm gonna say insane... enough to steal something as genius as C&B for the purposes of an MJ/CA fic...... like........ WHAT?! Grrr.
Also, sad to hear your seasonal spuffy entry didn't work out. Please tell me you still plan on posting it at some point though, because the description you gave of it was incredibly intriguing (that's the fic you were writing with dampersnspoons, correct?).
Anyhoo, glad to hear that your trip was so fulfilling, and can't wait to see what you've got in store for us!! :D
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date: Jun. 21st, 2010 05:09 am (UTC)
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Secondly, how is it that people don't understand the concept of plagiarism? Being "inspired" is one thing, and lifting entire passages from someone's work is another matter entirely. It blows my mind. Um... and PYT+Genie in a Bottle? Yeah.... um.... no.
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date: Jun. 21st, 2010 02:31 pm (UTC)
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Wooo! Nauti's back!
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mrspeel27
date: Jun. 21st, 2010 08:00 pm (UTC)
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When do we get a preview??
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Re: Wooo! Nauti's back!
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nautibitz
date: Feb. 4th, 2011 07:44 pm (UTC)
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I'll let you know as soon as I can send out a preview!
xoxo
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date: Jun. 22nd, 2010 03:31 am (UTC)
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Well, this is interesting considering that I just read this lj post while sitting in Edgartown.
I was just about to start reading Crave (sorry in advance for bombarding your inbox with comments on old chapters) when I noticed this. I'm really interested in your Vineyard story! I would love to read it once all is said and done; do you plan on promoting it on your lj? I know some authors prefer to keep their original fiction separate from their fanfic, and others don't. I didn't see anything in your site about original fiction, so I figured I'd ask :)
From your post it sounds like you've already gotten a lot of information from the islanders, but if you ever need a quick question answered or something, feel free to ask me. I've long since cleared out my lj, so if you do wind up wanting to ask me anything, comment and I'll give you my email address. I don't live here year-round, but I have spent approximately 2 months here every year for a loooong time, so I do know my fair share.
...Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera? Really?
Maybe she thought Spike would make a good Michael because they both... have... yeahno, I've got nuthin'.
In all seriousness though, I'm not even sure what people who plagiarize get out of it. Any praise they get is hollow, considering what they've stolen and called their own. I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times by now, but more never hurts. Really, thank you for being here and for letting us read your writing. So far, I've only read the fic on your website, but I can't wait to start with Crave and comment. Even if there are those out there who will steal and take, there are many of us who really appreciate the hard work you've done. Thank you.
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nautibitz
date: Feb. 4th, 2011 07:43 pm (UTC)
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I'm going to be a semi-permanent resident of the island this year, so when you're back there again send me an email at nautibitz at yahoo dot com. We should have lunch at Linda Jean's or something. :)
I'm not sure yet that I'm going to promote it on my LJ once it's published -- that depends on what my publisher wants -- but I'll be sure to let interested parties (like you) know!
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date: Jun. 22nd, 2010 12:40 pm (UTC)
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