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Forum: Fashion 06-12-2008, 11:27 PM

Replies: 25 Leather Jackets Views: 5,945 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You could give jacket #3 an WWII-Ace flight... You could give jacket #3 an WWII-Ace flight jacket look, if you paint or stencil WWII nose art on the back, like this: http://www.acejackets.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=Z21A001

Forum: Literature 06-11-2008, 04:04 AM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Paradigm, I like the little stories you tell... Paradigm, I like the little stories you tell along with the poems. You should try writing vignettes, too. Of course I always love your beautiful poems.

Forum: Fashion 06-11-2008, 03:58 AM

Replies: 25 Leather Jackets Views: 5,945 Posted By Tin_Lizzie No - find a way to pin it so it doesn't flop... No - find a way to pin it so it doesn't flop around, maybe use studs. Opteron-Man, if I were your GF you'd never get to wear the biker jacket because I'd borrow it... permanently. LOL. Anyway,...

Forum: General 06-11-2008, 12:23 AM

Replies: 26 Inquiry 4 Yew Views: 4,225 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Dearest Roo, Alas, I fear you are correct in... Dearest Roo, Alas, I fear you are correct in your analysis of this place. I shall not cast my pearls before swine any longer. Other realms are more deserving of my time and attention. Already I...

Forum: Literature 06-08-2008, 07:35 AM

Replies: 9 Diary of a role model. Views: 1,585 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I've been rich and I've been poor. On the whole,... I've been rich and I've been poor. On the whole, it's easier to stick to my artistic principles when I'm not worried about paying the rent.

Forum: Literature 06-08-2008, 07:26 AM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Paradigm, I really love how you capture this... Paradigm, I really love how you capture this image. It's an everyday sight, yet you've made it beautiful. Please, continue to post more of your work.

Forum: General 06-08-2008, 07:11 AM

Replies: 26 Inquiry 4 Yew Views: 4,225 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Dear Roo, I am not really a ghost, although... Dear Roo, I am not really a ghost, although at times I seem to blend into the wallpaper. I read much and say little, online and “IRL.” One of my talents is reading between the lines, which some...

Forum: Whining 06-06-2008, 03:46 AM

Replies: 98 My mother is hilarious Views: 10,496 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Sometimes parents refuse to believe we are adults... Sometimes parents refuse to believe we are adults and can make decisions for ourselves. The only way to handle denial is by firmly and politely challenging it. Sometimes it takes a bit more *ahem*...

Forum: Introductions 06-06-2008, 01:34 AM

Replies: 13 Hello to everyone! Views: 3,128 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Welcome to the GNet Circus. Are you by any... Welcome to the GNet Circus. Are you by any chance related to the writer Christa Faust?

Forum: General 06-06-2008, 01:27 AM

Replies: 26 Inquiry 4 Yew Views: 4,225 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Dear Extraordinary, What challenging... Dear Extraordinary, What challenging questions you raise! I do enjoy your presence on these boards. *chuckle* You've gotten yourself into quite the arguments already. I am too old and lazy to...

Forum: Literature 06-06-2008, 12:50 AM

Replies: 2 Reviews on Eternal Vigilance vampire novel Views: 1,292 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Congratulations! I hope your book sells a... Congratulations! I hope your book sells a million!

Forum: Literature 06-06-2008, 12:48 AM

Replies: 9 Diary of a role model. Views: 1,585 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is an excellent depiction of the Proletariat... This is an excellent depiction of the Proletariat life, but I see nothing Bohemian in it. Maybe if your narrator were to muse on his aspirations, it'd give your poem another level of meaning. ...

Forum: Literature 06-06-2008, 12:33 AM

Replies: 3 Passions of the Past Views: 1,232 Posted By Tin_Lizzie That's too much pressure. I cannot be... That's too much pressure. I cannot be responsible for your career decisions based on one poem. Maybe some people will say it's bad, others will like it. Doesn't matter. Whether you keep trying or...

Forum: Literature 06-03-2008, 03:47 AM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You mourn for the path not taken, the life... You mourn for the path not taken, the life discarded, abandoned. Perhaps this is not the best of all possible worlds, but it's the only one you get. Don't waste it on regret.

Forum: Literature 06-03-2008, 03:33 AM

Replies: 3 Exquisite Corpse Essay Views: 1,510 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The Dadaists relied on the subconscious mind to... The Dadaists relied on the subconscious mind to magically connect random thoughts. I agree with HumanePain that a computer cannot entirely replace a human brain. This essay makes no poetic sense. ...

Forum: General 06-03-2008, 03:20 AM

Replies: 26 Inquiry 4 Yew Views: 4,225 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I did live in a crumbling fortress, but last... I did live in a crumbling fortress, but last summer we moved and now my tower is of gleaming ivory. The view is amazing and in winter the wind howls like a tormented soul. Yet I miss my Gothic...

Forum: General 06-02-2008, 06:02 AM

Replies: 24,061 .: Randomness :. Views: 2,447,382 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *Yawn* I wonder, should I have posted a... *Yawn* I wonder, should I have posted a reintroduction? Or shall I wander off again before anyone notices I was here...

Forum: General 06-02-2008, 05:57 AM

Replies: 2,756 Guilty or innocent? Views: 202,455 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Innocent. Guilty of reading library books... Innocent. Guilty of reading library books in the bath tub without getting them wet.

Forum: Literature 06-02-2008, 05:43 AM

Replies: 4 Hello All Views: 1,498 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Hi Ray. Interesting user name you've got there. ... Hi Ray. Interesting user name you've got there. Anyway, this isn't the place to post your intro. Please follow the directions posted in the Introduction Board. Thanks!

Forum: Literature 06-01-2008, 05:37 AM

Replies: 6 Walt Whitman Views: 1,551 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Sorry, I'm not a fan. I read "Leaves of Grass"... Sorry, I'm not a fan. I read "Leaves of Grass" and it's just too maudlin. I don't like his poetry.

Forum: General 06-01-2008, 05:26 AM

Replies: 26 Inquiry 4 Yew Views: 4,225 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Welcome back. How's life in your haunted castle?... Welcome back. How's life in your haunted castle? I live in a tower. No, being goth never meant anything, ever. But since I'm too old to be a goth, I'm not a reliable source. Sorry. *shrug*

Forum: Whining 05-31-2008, 12:25 PM

Replies: 15 i could have died Views: 1,925 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Paradigm, I'm so glad you're going to be ok. I... Paradigm, I'm so glad you're going to be ok. I hope you feel better soon.

Forum: Whining 05-31-2008, 12:20 PM

Replies: 106 Everyone here hates my goddamn guts Views: 9,040 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You're quite welcome, twice. Don't let... You're quite welcome, twice. Don't let them wind you up - some people will criticize anything just to get a reaction out of you. Don't give them the satisfaction. And remember, not everyone...

Forum: Whining 05-30-2008, 09:59 AM

Replies: 106 Everyone here hates my goddamn guts Views: 9,040 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Opteron_Man, not everyone hates you. I think... Opteron_Man, not everyone hates you. I think you're nice. *hugs, shyly*

Forum: Whining 05-30-2008, 09:56 AM

Replies: 6 Long sentences. Views: 1,256 Posted By Tin_Lizzie My sympathies, Drake. If it helps, most... My sympathies, Drake. If it helps, most languages have much the same problem. The reason English became the international language of commerce is because we get to the point. No superfluous...

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 09:13 AM

Replies: 2 How To Write a Darkly Gothique Poem Views: 1,120 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I rather thought this one captured the imagery... I rather thought this one captured the imagery well *snicker*: The Blackest Gift or, Just Another Dang Vampire Wannabe It is a night of ethereal pain, a song of dark desire. Wolves vent...

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 06:40 AM

Replies: 2 How To Write a Darkly Gothique Poem Views: 1,120 Posted By Tin_Lizzie How To Write a Darkly Gothique Poem Go to the Goth-O-Matic poetry generator, create your poem and post it here. Writing poetry has never been so easy! http://www.deadlounge.com/poetry/poems.html

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 06:20 AM

Replies: 14 Sylvia Plath Views: 2,161 Posted By Tin_Lizzie What a great idea. Also, I wouldn't have to box... What a great idea. Also, I wouldn't have to box zillions of books every time I move. Project Gutenberg it is. Amazon will be sorry to lose me.

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 06:15 AM

Replies: 3,273 What Are You Reading? Views: 1,053,998 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2007, edited... The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2007, edited by Ellen Datlow and Kelly Link. It's an anthology, and I thought only three of the stories were worth the price of admission. How could they not...

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 06:11 AM

Replies: 15 Sweet Bitter Ending Views: 1,816 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Please don't even try to glorify your destructive... Please don't even try to glorify your destructive impulses here.

Forum: Literature 05-29-2008, 05:58 AM

Replies: 14 Sylvia Plath Views: 2,161 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *chuckle* you wouldn't like the pizzas they serve... *chuckle* you wouldn't like the pizzas they serve here. Actually I'm book-deprived. I'm in the city of Calvin where Protestantism is deeply ingrained... didn't you know novel reading is the...

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 06:30 AM

Replies: 8 Henricus Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim Views: 1,968 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thanks for this recommendation, I've been looking... Thanks for this recommendation, I've been looking for a few historical studies on this era. I'm actually more interested in Dr. Dee than Agrippa. I'm thinking of reading Dee's books on Enochian...

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 06:20 AM

Replies: 14 Sylvia Plath Views: 2,161 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thanks, I'll have to look for that! Sounds like a... Thanks, I'll have to look for that! Sounds like a good read.

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 06:18 AM

Replies: 28 Non-Villianous Vampires in Fiction? Views: 5,543 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I had to look up the "Twilight" series on amazon... I had to look up the "Twilight" series on amazon because I'd never heard of it. YA romance with vampires? *shudder* It's bad enough the shelves in the adult section are flooded with "Paranormal...

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 06:16 AM

Replies: 12 Towel Day: A tribute to Douglas Adams Views: 1,945 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *snicker* They probably thought you joined a... *snicker* They probably thought you joined a cult, and expected you to sing hara krishna or bow toward Mecca or something. So it'd be a big relief that you're just another sci-fi fan. Rule Number...

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 06:06 AM

Replies: 15 Face/Facts Views: 2,037 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You're right, the last three lines kinda fall... You're right, the last three lines kinda fall flat. How about "It's just how I'm made"? Or delete that line, you don't really need it. Also, repeating "pretty" (line 4) isn't your strongest choice...

Forum: Literature 05-28-2008, 05:55 AM

Replies: 4 Chasing The Phantom Views: 1,342 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Not sure what you're going for here. Prose poem?... Not sure what you're going for here. Prose poem? Essay? It reads like word salad to me. If you're not a spambot, post an intro please.

Forum: General 05-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Replies: 2,756 Guilty or innocent? Views: 202,455 Posted By Tin_Lizzie If you mean salsa with jalopena peppers and big... If you mean salsa with jalopena peppers and big chunks of tomato, GUILTY! Guilty of eating salsa straight out of the jar with a spoon.

Forum: Literature 05-26-2008, 12:04 PM

Replies: 28 Non-Villianous Vampires in Fiction? Views: 5,543 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I enjoyed all of Kim Newman's series, but the... I enjoyed all of Kim Newman's series, but the vampires were quite dastardly. Some were less evil than others, not exactly non-villainous.

Forum: Literature 05-26-2008, 11:59 AM

Replies: 14 Sylvia Plath Views: 2,161 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Quoted for truth. Sylvia even set up her suicide... Quoted for truth. Sylvia even set up her suicide for maximum attention. I've always thought her poetry was overrated. By the way, her father died of a curable disease but didn't believe his...

Forum: General 05-26-2008, 07:41 AM

Replies: 2,756 Guilty or innocent? Views: 202,455 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Guilty, guilty, so guilty that my eyes are... Guilty, guilty, so guilty that my eyes are photosensitive. Guilty of spending a whole day on the computer playing mindless games when you ought to be working.

Forum: Introductions 05-25-2008, 10:21 AM

Replies: 10 new here Views: 3,254 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Zdravo, Iva. Dobro Dosli! Kako si? Tell us a... Zdravo, Iva. Dobro Dosli! Kako si? Tell us a little about yourself. What books do you read? What music do you listen to? Help everyone get to know you.

Forum: Literature 05-25-2008, 07:40 AM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Baggage All those problems packed in a... Baggage All those problems packed in a tattered suitcase so old you seal it with duct tape. You won't look at it but you drag it behind you wherever you go. It’s blocking the exit. Unpack...

Forum: General 05-25-2008, 07:25 AM

Replies: 2,756 Guilty or innocent? Views: 202,455 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Guilty. Guilty of eating spinach and... Guilty. Guilty of eating spinach and lentils three days in a row because you're too lazy to go to the store for anything else.

Forum: Fashion 05-24-2008, 09:52 AM

Replies: 25 Leather Jackets Views: 5,945 Posted By Tin_Lizzie No outfit is complete without cat fur. ... No outfit is complete without cat fur. Especially if applied by cuddling.

Forum: General 05-24-2008, 07:12 AM

Replies: 2,756 Guilty or innocent? Views: 202,455 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Nope, not guilty. Guilty of dreaming in a... Nope, not guilty. Guilty of dreaming in a foreign language.

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 10:25 PM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie xParadigmx, that's beautiful as it is. Thank you... xParadigmx, that's beautiful as it is. Thank you for posting your poem, I quite enjoyed it.

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 10:20 PM

Replies: 21 Ravens Deep - A brief Synopsis by Jane Jordan Views: 3,876 Posted By Tin_Lizzie That's classic Gothic Romance. The ghost or... That's classic Gothic Romance. The ghost or vampire always turned out to be a controlling uncle or father keeping an heiress' money from her, and the demon lover turned out to be a fortune seeker...

Forum: Introductions 05-23-2008, 10:50 AM

Replies: 24 Hello from the Man In Room 5... Views: 3,626 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You had me at No. 4 (I love those old Hammer... You had me at No. 4 (I love those old Hammer House of Horror movies) but this one clinched it. Good taste in literature, too. I am weak at the knees. Welcome, Old One.

Forum: General 05-23-2008, 08:17 AM

Replies: 86 15 year old being stalked by lesbians and weirdos Views: 8,949 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I want to add that I wrote my comment here before... I want to add that I wrote my comment here before I saw what MM posted in the Fashion thread: https://www.gothic.net/boards/showthread.php?p=391790#post391790

Forum: Fashion 05-23-2008, 06:28 AM

Replies: 166 Help Me My youngest has Discovered Lol ita Views: 33,540 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Um, yeah, 'kay. I know this guy who goes to... Um, yeah, 'kay. I know this guy who goes to sci-fi cons just to drool all over the teens in anime. I guess he's not a sleaze then. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

Forum: General 05-23-2008, 06:19 AM

Replies: 86 15 year old being stalked by lesbians and weirdos Views: 8,949 Posted By Tin_Lizzie MegansMom, you could let your daughter join and... MegansMom, you could let your daughter join and ask these questions herself. GNet is no worse than any cafe or club, except that she'll meet lots of different people and learn how to handle social...

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 01:06 AM

Replies: 21 Ravens Deep - A brief Synopsis by Jane Jordan Views: 3,876 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I used to read Victoria Holt, too. I think... I used to read Victoria Holt, too. I think Daphne Du Maurier was a better writer, though. A pity that so many old novels are out of print.

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 01:01 AM

Replies: 8 New Goth Zine Views: 1,640 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Maybe you're looking too hard for a "Goth"... Maybe you're looking too hard for a "Goth" magazine. Look for a 'zine that embraces the philosophy, not the label. "City Slab Magazine" is a lit-horror 'zine and it's even sold in Borders and B&N.

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 12:53 AM

Replies: 14 Sylvia Plath Views: 2,161 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Yes, Ted Hughes was more emotionally stable and... Yes, Ted Hughes was more emotionally stable and produced better poetry. Sylvia Plath had flashes of insight but couldn't channel them as well. I find her style too jarring, more like a WTF rather...

Forum: Literature 05-23-2008, 12:42 AM

Replies: 11 School project, Fairy tale? I think. Views: 1,873 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Without knowing your teacher or the attitude of... Without knowing your teacher or the attitude of the school towards creative thinking, I see no logical way to advise you on your potential grade for a fairy-tale parody. My advice as a writer? ...

Forum: Spooky News 05-23-2008, 12:32 AM

Replies: 7 why older is wiser Views: 1,995 Posted By Tin_Lizzie That's what it feels like sometimes, too. ... That's what it feels like sometimes, too. Humane, thanks for letting me know it's wisdom, not late-onset ADD. Actually it does feel like my mind runs through all the options before I can decide...

Forum: Literature 05-16-2008, 11:54 AM

Replies: 7 A short work in progress Views: 1,439 Posted By Tin_Lizzie (sorry for the 2nd post - the 5-minute edit rule... (sorry for the 2nd post - the 5-minute edit rule cut me off). Writing exactly how people talk comes across as too wordy, so it's best to condense it - and every word has to move the story forward...

Forum: Literature 05-16-2008, 11:42 AM

Replies: 7 A short work in progress Views: 1,439 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Your writing is solid, but I agree with Catch... Your writing is solid, but I agree with Catch about the opening. I'm especially lazy about reading online - if a story doesn't draw me in from the first paragraph, I drift off. Set the scene, but...

Forum: Literature 05-16-2008, 11:17 AM

Replies: 14 The Conqueror Worm: Edgar Allan Poe Views: 3,369 Posted By Tin_Lizzie My bachelor’s in English Lit is a bit dusty, so... My bachelor’s in English Lit is a bit dusty, so maybe my interpretations sound stale. It’s fun to talk Lit-Crit again. Thanks. The sing-song quality of “Eldorado” sets it apart from Poe’s usual...

Forum: Literature 05-15-2008, 02:15 AM

Replies: 6 Poetry of Dylan Thomas Views: 1,502 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Puritanism seems to seep into everything Dylan... Puritanism seems to seep into everything Dylan Thomas wrote. I find it painful to read his poetry because the man was such a wounded soul. This poem speaks to me of how the natural world is...

Forum: Literature 05-15-2008, 01:53 AM

Replies: 14 The Conqueror Worm: Edgar Allan Poe Views: 3,369 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *sigh* I suppose I should be flattered that you... *sigh* I suppose I should be flattered that you thought I didn't write my response? That you assumed anything so erudite must come from a textbook? I assure you that I read critically and...

Forum: Whining 05-15-2008, 01:00 AM

Replies: 21 Tell me I'm not crazy! Views: 2,566 Posted By Tin_Lizzie http://www.drirene.com/ Kristen, I'm just... http://www.drirene.com/ Kristen, I'm just going to pass this url on to you. If it doesn't apply to your situation then feel free to ignore it. If it does and you want to talk to someone, I'll be...

Forum: Whining 05-14-2008, 02:47 AM

Replies: 21 Tell me I'm not crazy! Views: 2,566 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Kristin, you are NOT crazy. Been there, done... Kristin, you are NOT crazy. Been there, done that... got the counseling. Next time just ask him, "it feels like you're mad at me about something." Then you can argue about whether he's angry...

Forum: Whining 05-14-2008, 01:05 AM

Replies: 23 Confused Views: 2,581 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Glad I could help. Keep up with the writing by... Glad I could help. Keep up with the writing by daily journaling. Even if you write "argh my muddled brain!" in a hundred different ways, it will help. I think of journaling as a writer's way of...

Forum: Literature 05-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Replies: 28 Non-Villianous Vampires in Fiction? Views: 5,543 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Hmm, there's the stuff I write. I'm intrigued by... Hmm, there's the stuff I write. I'm intrigued by the vampire mythos within the Christian mythology, and would love to explore that theme. But I don't show those stories to anyone, because the...

Forum: Whining 05-13-2008, 11:32 PM

Replies: 23 Confused Views: 2,581 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I'm a writer too, and depression does wreak havoc... I'm a writer too, and depression does wreak havoc with the Muse... the most frustrating thing about depression is lacking enough focus to even write a grocery list, much less poetry or fiction. ...

Forum: Literature 05-12-2008, 02:25 AM

Replies: 14 The Conqueror Worm: Edgar Allan Poe Views: 3,369 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Poe's work often echoes Shakespeare for me. The... Poe's work often echoes Shakespeare for me. The Conqueror Worm most reminds me of Macbeth's soliloquy: "Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his...

Forum: Literature 05-12-2008, 02:08 AM

Replies: 9 Alone Views: 1,687 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This reads like a screenplay, because the... This reads like a screenplay, because the narrative is sketchy and there's no dialog tags to identify who is speaking. You convey strong images but the prose is choppy. Tell the reader what's going...

Forum: Literature 05-12-2008, 01:45 AM

Replies: 24 Constructive Criticism Needed. Views: 3,671 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is a very polished story. My only "nitpick"... This is a very polished story. My only "nitpick" is a grammar issue: It's = it is, contracted Its = the possessive form Thanks for a great story! I liked it a lot. Good luck with that...

Forum: Literature 05-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Replies: 21 Ravens Deep - A brief Synopsis by Jane Jordan Views: 3,876 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Jane Marie, Congratulations! Can't wait to... Jane Marie, Congratulations! Can't wait to read your book, and do keep us posted.

Forum: Literature 05-09-2008, 10:08 AM

Replies: 8 Henricus Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim Views: 1,968 Posted By Tin_Lizzie If a book jumps out at me, I assume the Universe... If a book jumps out at me, I assume the Universe is trying to tell me something. Read the book. Unless you've got a door that won't stay open or a crooked table *chuckle* and the Universe sent it...

Forum: Literature 05-09-2008, 09:53 AM

Replies: 6 Inside my shell I wait and bleed... Views: 1,838 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I like the title, and I'm glad you posted your... I like the title, and I'm glad you posted your story. It's a little hard to read because it's not formatted for this space. Next time put an extra space between paragraphs. Also, the grammar...

Forum: General 05-07-2008, 11:15 PM

Replies: 24,061 .: Randomness :. Views: 2,447,382 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Because age and treachery will overcome youth and... Because age and treachery will overcome youth and skill.

Forum: Literature 05-07-2008, 09:53 PM

Replies: 16 Does anyone here use Open Office Writer? Views: 2,183 Posted By Tin_Lizzie If you're printing out the document and sending... If you're printing out the document and sending it via USPS, may I suggest the generous application of white-out? Used to work for me in the old days when I typed with an Olivetti. ;)

Forum: Literature 05-07-2008, 09:33 AM

Replies: 16 Does anyone here use Open Office Writer? Views: 2,183 Posted By Tin_Lizzie If MS Word was previously installed on another... If MS Word was previously installed on another machine, the numbers will be in the registry. If not, then no, there is no way to get around it. Sorry. Where are you submitting to? I only send...

Forum: Literature 05-07-2008, 06:11 AM

Replies: 2 The Guardians Views: 1,082 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Shy, I like it, but what do I know? It looks... Shy, I like it, but what do I know? It looks good to me :D

Forum: Literature 05-07-2008, 06:08 AM

Replies: 21 Ravens Deep - A brief Synopsis by Jane Jordan Views: 3,876 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Jane, This sounds more like something by... Jane, This sounds more like something by Daphne Du Maurier than the Brontes. I love the classic Gothic romances and I definitely think there's a market for it. The problem is convincing the...

Forum: Literature 05-07-2008, 05:39 AM

Replies: 16 Does anyone here use Open Office Writer? Views: 2,183 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I use Word 2003, but I think in theory they're... I use Word 2003, but I think in theory they're all the same. If you go to "insert" and then "page numbers" there should be an option whether to show numbers on the first page. Click no or un-check...

Forum: General 07-24-2007, 03:41 PM

Replies: 39 What's your brain's pattern? Views: 3,348 Posted By Tin_Lizzie "Your mind is an incubator for good ideas, it... "Your mind is an incubator for good ideas, it just takes a while for them to develop. But when you think of something, watch out! Your thoughts tend to be huge, and they come on quickly - like an...

Forum: Whining 06-21-2007, 12:50 AM

Replies: 22 Laughing at Highschool Still Views: 2,934 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I’ve successfully avoided attending every high... I’ve successfully avoided attending every high school reunion, and they seem to have stopped sending me invitations (or else they lost track a few international moves ago). High school was just 3...

Forum: General 06-18-2007, 01:40 AM

Replies: 134 Poll: Religion Views: 11,853 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *warm-fuzzies* Thank you, Lapin! Namaste and... *warm-fuzzies* Thank you, Lapin! Namaste and Blessed be...

Forum: Literature 06-15-2007, 04:15 AM

Replies: 5 Long awaited and soon to be hated. Views: 1,636 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Bleed Rebellion (can I just call you Reb?), I... Bleed Rebellion (can I just call you Reb?), I really like your style. You write with a breathless optimism that overcomes the bleakness of these characters' lives. I like how you've used the active...

Forum: Whining 06-15-2007, 03:42 AM

Replies: 13 Your Past, Relived Views: 2,465 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I struggled with those demons often enough myself... I struggled with those demons often enough myself :) and as you continue with your writing, you'll run into more "double-edged" critiques. Personally, I just decided to be amused rather than upset. ...

Forum: Whining 06-14-2007, 06:01 AM

Replies: 13 Your Past, Relived Views: 2,465 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Forgive me if I misinterpreted this, but does... Forgive me if I misinterpreted this, but does this rant have anything to do with the rather bizarre critique that a fly-by intelligentsia (who nobody here knows) imposed on your poem in the Lit...

Forum: General 06-14-2007, 12:46 AM

Replies: 134 Poll: Religion Views: 11,853 Posted By Tin_Lizzie *Sigh* I want to apologize to everyone for... *Sigh* I want to apologize to everyone for feeding the troll. My blood sugar must’ve been low yesterday. I usually try to word my criticism in a kindly manner. Also, thanks to Godslayer Jillian for...

Forum: General 06-13-2007, 03:52 AM

Replies: 134 Poll: Religion Views: 11,853 Posted By Tin_Lizzie How dare you presume to know the mind of God? ... How dare you presume to know the mind of God? Your arrogance appalls me. It doesn't matter whether there's an afterlife or not, whether there's a Supreme Being or not, the only thing that matters...

Forum: General 06-13-2007, 03:50 AM

Replies: 134 Poll: Religion Views: 11,853 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The accusation of Satanism in one form or another... The accusation of Satanism in one form or another has been around since the formation of Christianity. It’s self-evident that if there’s a deity who embodies all-good, there must be a deity who...

Forum: Whining 06-05-2007, 01:02 AM

Replies: 15 Worst Week Ever. Views: 2,844 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This gave me flashbacks to my time with Mummy... This gave me flashbacks to my time with Mummy Dearest - I won't bore you with stuff that happened to me a long time ago, only to say that it can get better if you get out of the situation. Many...

Forum: Politics 05-08-2007, 05:13 AM

Replies: 372 Vegan / Vegetarian Goths Views: 61,632 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I'm not THAT kind of vegetarian (LOL), I don't... I'm not THAT kind of vegetarian (LOL), I don't proselytize and I won't accuse you of murder for eating meat. When people ask me why I'm vegetarian, I usually say it's against my religion because I'm...

Forum: Politics 05-08-2007, 12:27 AM

Replies: 372 Vegan / Vegetarian Goths Views: 61,632 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Yes, that's true. I've been a vegetarian since... Yes, that's true. I've been a vegetarian since 1998, and my husband says I smell like apples :). I've noticed that carnivores smell really acrid to me now (no offence). Also, if someone slips me...

Forum: Literature 05-02-2007, 03:57 AM

Replies: 6 No name yet. Views: 1,911 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You are getting better at writing. I rather... You are getting better at writing. I rather liked this poem.

Forum: Literature 05-02-2007, 03:45 AM

Replies: 17 MURDER SUICIDE (To my rapist) Views: 3,026 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is excellent. Seething with dramatic... This is excellent. Seething with dramatic tension. Go with the flow. I suggest you start with this and write a short story, which I'll be happy to critique.

Forum: Introductions 04-16-2007, 05:10 AM

Replies: 31 Greetings, I suppose. Views: 3,237 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Yes indeed, there's method in his madness. ... Yes indeed, there's method in his madness. Greetings and well met, Renatus!

Forum: Literature 04-16-2007, 04:55 AM

Replies: 9 The Dead Views: 2,804 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Wow. It didn't take long for the old you to... Wow. It didn't take long for the old you to resurface, Bloopie. Gothic Piano, interesting theme albeit a bit overwrought. The cliches detract from what you're reaching for here. Try to write...

Forum: Whining 04-16-2007, 04:30 AM

Replies: 42 am i annoying or somthing? Views: 5,677 Posted By Tin_Lizzie We should form a thread-killers' cabal and see... We should form a thread-killers' cabal and see how many nonsequiturs it takes to smother a gawth-debate (LOL). Seriously though, I think part of the problem is that we're on different continents and...

Forum: Literature 04-09-2007, 02:44 AM

Replies: 10 Joseph Sheridan LeFanu Views: 1,773 Posted By Tin_Lizzie J.S. LeFanu is one of my favorite authors. His... J.S. LeFanu is one of my favorite authors. His ghost stories are wonderful, because he founded them so firmly in reality. LeFanu always said that he only wrote down the stories that others told...

Forum: Whining 04-01-2007, 01:55 AM

Replies: 8,089 Poll: Rant Thread Views: 741,944 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Very appropriate. Here in SE Europe, they call... Very appropriate. Here in SE Europe, they call pigeons "rats with wings."

Forum: Literature 04-01-2007, 01:42 AM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thank you, Skade! I really appreciate your... Thank you, Skade! I really appreciate your compliments and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading my story.

Forum: General 04-01-2007, 01:36 AM

Replies: 146 Goth VS. Poser Views: 15,097 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I like to read Shakespeare, but the only time I... I like to read Shakespeare, but the only time I write in his style is to prove that I can do it. Most people can only pull off "renfest" speech, which is rather painful to the ear.

Forum: Literature 03-28-2007, 07:46 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I didn't get "stalker" vibes from your poem. ... I didn't get "stalker" vibes from your poem. Unrequited love is a common theme. Maybe you could've given it a more descriptive title than to "a girl," in order to keep this from being misunderstood.

Forum: Literature 03-26-2007, 11:57 PM

Replies: 3 Untitled (Prose-Written poem) Views: 1,367 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The first paragraph is intriguing, but this... The first paragraph is intriguing, but this ending feels abrupt and unsatisfying. Especially the last sentence, because the wording is unclear. Why is she ambivalent? Where are they going? What...

Forum: Literature 03-26-2007, 10:56 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie G.Jillian, the metaphors are more complicated and... G.Jillian, the metaphors are more complicated and inspired by Plato's philosophy, such as comparing a man to a land mass, or a soul to a dew-drop. Which is a bit of a stretch, but somehow John...

Forum: Literature 03-23-2007, 09:10 PM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie They were witty, subtly argumentative and used... They were witty, subtly argumentative and used unusual similes and metaphors. An oft-repeated concept was that the beloved’s perfection was like the perfect beauty of the eternal, which is why Dead...

Forum: Literature 03-23-2007, 04:50 AM

Replies: 16 Free Horror Novel Views: 3,495 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Robert, that is so true. Rejection is the only... Robert, that is so true. Rejection is the only constant when it comes to writing. Being published doesn't solve the problem, because then you face rejection by the general public. Whether to...

Forum: Literature 03-23-2007, 04:27 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I was feeling guilty for highjacking your thread,... I was feeling guilty for highjacking your thread, so I'm glad it was actually helpful. Seriously, read the 17th century metaphysical poets. I think you'd like them.

Forum: Literature 03-22-2007, 10:24 PM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thanks, Lykaios, you are correct in your... Thanks, Lykaios, you are correct in your assessment. As I stated above, this is Shakespearian usage. Middle English would be Chaucerian (14th c), and old English was Germanic - prior to the Norman...

Forum: Literature 03-21-2007, 09:52 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You inspired me. I hope my homage in free verse... You inspired me. I hope my homage in free verse doesn't offend any Metaphysical Poets here (LOL).

Forum: Literature 03-21-2007, 09:39 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie A Poem I wrote for a Guy on GNet Around my tower the world goes by. Deep silence envelops me. Distant shadows cannot touch this stillness in mine heart. I hold myself away from thee, And thus stay safe from harm. Unless...

Forum: Literature 03-21-2007, 02:41 AM

Replies: 4 Piece of Poetry (I wrote this morning) Views: 1,499 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is really beautiful stuff. Darkly romantic... This is really beautiful stuff. Darkly romantic and angsty. I like it, a lot.

Forum: Literature 03-21-2007, 02:05 AM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Sorry, there's one more "old grammar" tweak. It... Sorry, there's one more "old grammar" tweak. It should be "Thou art my heaven at world's end" and "to know thou art not for me." It's a lovely poem, very romantic. You'd like reading a bit of...

Forum: Literature 03-20-2007, 09:51 PM

Replies: 41 Poem I wrote for a girl on myspace Views: 5,920 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thou = you Thee = (to) you Thine = yours ... Thou = you Thee = (to) you Thine = yours Thy = your It works like this: Our Father, Thou that art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy will be done, Thy kingdom come…For thine is the kingdom…...

Forum: Introductions 03-20-2007, 06:33 AM

Replies: 31 Greetings, I suppose. Views: 3,237 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The Universe tends toward chaos, then back to... The Universe tends toward chaos, then back to order. That’s the natural order of things, the great cycle of life. And Henry David Thoreau is a GOD. Welcome. Come out and play.

Forum: Literature 03-19-2007, 12:30 AM

Replies: 862 Reincarnation of the poetry thread Views: 151,795 Posted By Tin_Lizzie (gulp) here goes... When a man looks at a woman he thinks what she would be like to be with. How she would move under him responding to his rough touch all the warm soft moist places of her body. When a woman...

Forum: Whining 03-18-2007, 05:34 AM

Replies: 59 Goth versus Emo versus Fad Diversionary tactic thread for Jacking Views: 5,879 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I sympathize with your rant, I found my... I sympathize with your rant, I found my "gothy-ness" challenged over a bit of literary criticism and that put me off posting for a few days. But then I posted a link to my story, and got lots of...

Forum: Literature 03-17-2007, 03:41 AM

Replies: 10 Upon Death's Door Views: 1,676 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Double that, and here's another *hugs* Double that, and here's another *hugs*

Forum: Literature 03-17-2007, 03:34 AM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Shyantra, I just went through my MS and used most... Shyantra, I just went through my MS and used most of your corrections. Good catches! If this ever gets reprinted in a paying market, the story will be much stronger. BTW, some of the...

Forum: Literature 03-16-2007, 11:52 PM

Replies: 12 Stories Views: 1,959 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I am going to nag you until you join my online... I am going to nag you until you join my online crit-group. The MuseItUp club... we can do a gothic-takeover, bwahaha!

Forum: Literature 03-16-2007, 11:47 PM

Replies: 29 Writer's block. Views: 5,750 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is all good advice for temporary writer's... This is all good advice for temporary writer's block... but what do you do when everything you write feels flat and off-the-mark? I write stuff and think, "this is all crap and how can I ask anyone...

Forum: Literature 03-16-2007, 09:26 PM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie You are absolutely right about the commas and... You are absolutely right about the commas and semicolons. Punctuation has become a problem for me since I learned Serbo-Croatian. I can correct it in someone else's work, but it's harder to see...

Forum: Literature 03-15-2007, 11:45 PM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Was that a veiled hint, you'd like some... Was that a veiled hint, you'd like some background info on the Balkans? Not a problem, ask me anything. Werewolf legends aren't so common here because they have problems with real wolves attacking...

Forum: Literature 03-14-2007, 10:47 PM

Replies: 3,273 What Are You Reading? Views: 1,053,998 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Those are good reads for airplane trips - fluffy,... Those are good reads for airplane trips - fluffy, yet still in our genre. They call it VampLit (as in ChicLit w/Vampires). Another guilty pleasure is Tate Hallaway, "Tall, Dark and Dead." It's...

Forum: Literature 03-14-2007, 10:21 PM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thank you for your positive review, MacabreOne. ... Thank you for your positive review, MacabreOne. I really didn't mean to make an enemy by saying I didn't like your book, it just isn't my style. I used to read lots of horror but the older I get...

Forum: Literature 03-14-2007, 10:06 PM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Don't worry Shyantra, I just didn't want to come... Don't worry Shyantra, I just didn't want to come across as bossy! I don’t want to tell you how to write - any words or phrases I give you are merely suggestions. Yesterday I found myself rewording...

Forum: Fashion 03-14-2007, 09:41 AM

Replies: 53 Glasses! Oh Noes! Views: 7,257 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Mascara always seems to end up deposited on my... Mascara always seems to end up deposited on my lenses. I used to have grannyglasses with a tint, so I wouldn't need makeup. I really hate my current spectacles - I let the optician pick them out...

Forum: Literature 03-14-2007, 08:46 AM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I feel like I'm rewriting your story, tell me if... I feel like I'm rewriting your story, tell me if this is annoying. By the way, there's an opening in my crit-group and if there's any ghosts, demons or vampires in your tales we'd welcome you. No...

Forum: Literature 03-14-2007, 08:39 AM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Seeing that look brought me a faint memory of a... Seeing that look brought me a faint memory of a little girl cowering by a dirt grimed wall, *a scared look was shot at me,<PASSIVE VOICE, REPHRASE> sending shivers up and down my body. As her lips...

Forum: Literature 03-13-2007, 01:12 AM

Replies: 17 I bet you've always wondered Views: 3,073 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Spright - Give the kid a break, at least she's... Spright - Give the kid a break, at least she's trying. Bleed Reb, I like the imagery of "insides bleeding through," and that's where I'd suggest you start to rewrite. Turn this inside out, lose...

Forum: Literature 03-12-2007, 10:13 PM

Replies: 17 I bet you've always wondered Views: 3,073 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I'll give it a try. If we cut some of the... I'll give it a try. If we cut some of the extraneous words and rearrange the sentences, it might sound a bit better. I'm not a fan of rhyming. But I won’t the change words, just play with them....

Forum: Literature 03-10-2007, 04:52 AM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thanks, Spright. I await your final judgment. ... Thanks, Spright. I await your final judgment. Thank you, Emeraldlonewolf! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m not commercial - I write my obsessions, not what marketing says will sell. But I do...

Forum: Literature 03-09-2007, 09:12 PM

Replies: 14 My Dark, Romantic Fiction Views: 3,314 Posted By Tin_Lizzie My Dark, Romantic Fiction My story “Madonna of the Black Mountain” appears in an E-zine this month (March 2007 issue). http://www.crimsonhighway.com/ I was reluctant to share this with anyone, because I’m afraid of...

Forum: Literature 03-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Replies: 16 Free Horror Novel Views: 3,495 Posted By Tin_Lizzie What, me hostile? You requested my opinion. I... What, me hostile? You requested my opinion. I respectfully gave it. I believe you've perceived negativity where there's only honesty. Perhaps it would be better if you posted your notice on the...

Forum: Literature 03-08-2007, 06:16 AM

Replies: 16 Free Horror Novel Views: 3,495 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I looked at your first page, didn't grab me. ... I looked at your first page, didn't grab me. Sorry, I'm just never that bored.

Forum: General 03-05-2007, 09:56 PM

Replies: 24 Robot Humor (aka Robohumor) Views: 2,354 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I can testify to the above joke, since I am a... I can testify to the above joke, since I am a Ford’s Model T (only came in black!). I am low-maintenance, reliable and (mostly) uncomplaining. My owner isn’t particularly careful, yet I have...

Forum: Introductions 03-04-2007, 09:54 PM

Replies: 24 hello *waves* Views: 2,395 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Salutations! I also like Terry Pratchett and... Salutations! I also like Terry Pratchett and Tanith Lee, nothing kiddish about them. Dyslexia doesn't mean you can't read - there's lots of literary novels as audiobooks now and I love'em. I'm...

Forum: Literature 03-03-2007, 08:57 PM

Replies: 2 How (and Why) to Critique, in brief Views: 1,910 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I'll enjoy critiquing anything you post. Really,... I'll enjoy critiquing anything you post. Really, we're not on opposing sides here. Anyone can string together sentences. It takes a real writer to work at it. Taking it apart and reworking it,...

Forum: Literature 03-03-2007, 02:07 AM

Replies: 2 How (and Why) to Critique, in brief Views: 1,910 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Nah. After I tell Mr. Poe what I think is... Nah. After I tell Mr. Poe what I think is wonderful about his writing, he’d call you out for insulting a Lady. He might have been a fierce critic, but he was always a gentleman. Critiquing is...

Forum: Literature 03-02-2007, 10:09 PM

Replies: 2 How (and Why) to Critique, in brief Views: 1,910 Posted By Tin_Lizzie How (and Why) to Critique, in brief I believe that the most important skill writers can learn is how to assess and improve their writing. Critiquing others can be an important part of that learning process. When you learn to look at...

Forum: Literature 03-02-2007, 09:18 PM

Replies: 3 Requiem for a lost dream Views: 2,072 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I guess I'm just an old softy. I wish I could be... I guess I'm just an old softy. I wish I could be as cutting as you, but it's not in my nature. Most people write poetry for personal reasons, not to get published. Insulting someone has no...

Forum: Literature 03-02-2007, 08:54 PM

Replies: 3 Requiem for a lost dream Views: 2,072 Posted By Tin_Lizzie This is very nice. The simplicity of language... This is very nice. The simplicity of language allows your emotions to come through. I might suggest you choose fewer repetitive words, since repeating something can too often throw the reader out of...

Forum: Literature 03-02-2007, 08:42 PM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie As I started to come to my senses<BETTER: AS I... As I started to come to my senses<BETTER: AS I STRUGGLED TO CONSCIOUSNESS>, *I felt<DELE, IMPLIED> a swaying motion rockED my body. Suddenly the side of my head hit *something<REPHRASE, BE SPECIFIC:...

Forum: Introductions 03-01-2007, 10:09 PM

Replies: 43 Hey there I am Teflon and i am planning on sticking around heh Views: 4,187 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Alas, but I am only armed with my razor-sharp... Alas, but I am only armed with my razor-sharp wit. Sometimes it’s so lethal that I cut myself, thus am I reluctant to wield it. For this, I shall stand at the ready and PersephoneX need only give...

Forum: Literature 02-28-2007, 12:42 AM

Replies: 36 Seeking writers Views: 5,257 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Chris, interesting diversion here! You sound like... Chris, interesting diversion here! You sound like a cool guy, may I apologize for the Omega-Spright? His ego never ceases to amuse me. Anyway. I took a look at your e-zine, and I might suggest...

Forum: Literature 02-27-2007, 09:54 PM

Replies: 6 Forsaken Legend: A fan-novelization. Views: 3,885 Posted By Tin_Lizzie No, she's 17 years old. Bleed-affinity, I... No, she's 17 years old. Bleed-affinity, I think there are 12-step programs for fan-fic. I know some very good writers who successfully kicked the habit and now write original, creative...

Forum: General 02-25-2007, 11:34 PM

Replies: 14 I was thinking of going to therapy. Views: 2,101 Posted By Tin_Lizzie All of the above is excellent advice. I would... All of the above is excellent advice. I would only add what I’ve learned through my own experiences. I suppressed my pain for years, and it came back as post-traumatic stress when I hit 40, so YES...

Forum: Literature 02-24-2007, 10:40 AM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Is this the first paragraph of a short story? ... Is this the first paragraph of a short story? This has a dream-like feel to it, nice atmosphere. I'm curious who's being chased as well as who's the chaser (I noticed that it's an "it" in the...

Forum: Literature 02-24-2007, 10:30 AM

Replies: 11 Through the Glass Window Views: 1,989 Posted By Tin_Lizzie here's a line-edit Down the hall I ran, faster and faster. With each step I took, I heard *it’s<its =possesive> breathing coming closer and closer behind me. I didn’t dare look back *out of fear<dele, redundant>. The...

Forum: Introductions 02-22-2007, 04:37 AM

Replies: 371 Poll: How Old Are We?? Views: 57,330 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Let's see, this is 2007 and I was born in October... Let's see, this is 2007 and I was born in October 1599 so that makes me 407 years... wait a tick, I think there's a mathematical error. Whilst I remember Queen Elizabeth methinks it be from the...

Forum: Politics 02-21-2007, 10:14 PM

Replies: 77 Be "lady like" Views: 7,619 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I believe that the young one is trying to express... I believe that the young one is trying to express her innate Feminism, which is a political issue. When I was growing up, I was also annoyed with women telling me how to be A Lady as if it were...

Forum: General 02-19-2007, 09:12 PM

Replies: 9 "O.P." (NOT Ocean Pacific) Views: 2,704 Posted By Tin_Lizzie No offense taken. In chronological years, I am... No offense taken. In chronological years, I am an older person. I was born in 1959 but technically I don’t count myself as a babyboomer because my father was a vet of the Korean War not WW2 and we...

Forum: Fashion 02-18-2007, 10:17 AM

Replies: 11 Making your own clothes Views: 2,088 Posted By Tin_Lizzie CONvergence is a Sci-Fi convention, held at the... CONvergence is a Sci-Fi convention, held at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel on the first weekend in July. Most of the attendees are trekkies and geeks. However, they do hold a costume contest called...

Forum: Fashion 02-18-2007, 05:18 AM

Replies: 11 Making your own clothes Views: 2,088 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Oops, I see my error. You mean Convergence 13 in... Oops, I see my error. You mean Convergence 13 in Portland, which looks far and away better than CONvergence in Minneapolis.

Forum: Fashion 02-18-2007, 01:53 AM

Replies: 11 Making your own clothes Views: 2,088 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Bustles are quite a feat of engineering, if you... Bustles are quite a feat of engineering, if you want the semi-crinoline variety. The ones used in modern bridalwear look like a residual limb, and usually the bride goes for the despised buttbows. ...

Forum: Shill 02-16-2007, 10:25 PM

Replies: 5 I hate to be beat down by these pussies Views: 1,533 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I don’t know the guy, but I may be able to... I don’t know the guy, but I may be able to enlighten you as to what he’s misquoting. The nineteenth-century code of honor states that we must “protect ourselves from others, and protect others from...

Forum: Literature 02-15-2007, 11:45 PM

Replies: 6 The Snake in the Cold Views: 1,612 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Beautiful. No, really. But then, what do I know... Beautiful. No, really. But then, what do I know of poetry? I only know what I like. Thank you for bravely posting your work. I enjoyed it.

Forum: Fashion 02-15-2007, 10:01 PM

Replies: 11 Making your own clothes Views: 2,088 Posted By Tin_Lizzie If you are truly a beginner, start with a book,... If you are truly a beginner, start with a book, such as Sewing 101: beginner’s manual. The public library will have lots of choices and it doesn’t cost anything to sample different guidebooks. You...

Forum: Literature 02-14-2007, 10:34 PM

Replies: 12 Stories Views: 1,959 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The Critter's Workshop has a waiting list to... The Critter's Workshop has a waiting list to join, I have a friend who likes it because she only has to post and critique when she feels like it. Check out them out at: ...

Forum: Literature 02-10-2007, 10:09 PM

Replies: 5 Dark Prose of the Light Hearted Views: 1,709 Posted By Tin_Lizzie The last time I wrote such melancholic poetry, my... The last time I wrote such melancholic poetry, my shrink wanted to put me on Prozac. The emotional aspect of your poems intrigues me. Maybe adding a little romance in the mix would pull them out...

Forum: Introductions 02-10-2007, 09:38 PM

Replies: 5 Hi Views: 1,890 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Interesting reading choices, but your musical... Interesting reading choices, but your musical taste... pastels, Dahling? Anyway. Welcome, fellow writer.

Forum: Literature 02-08-2007, 10:05 PM

Replies: 12 Stories Views: 1,959 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Just scanning this quickly, I can see lots of... Just scanning this quickly, I can see lots of things to comment on. One revision you might want to make is sticking to one tense, preferably past. Also, some editors have a serious bias against...

Forum: Introductions 02-05-2007, 04:01 AM

Replies: 13 Hello,Everyone! Views: 1,785 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Welcome, Nicola. I also dabble in the dark... Welcome, Nicola. I also dabble in the dark fantasy arts. Interesting reading list. Octavia Butler was a wonderful writer, I was fortunate to attend one of her book readings a few months before she...

Forum: Literature 02-04-2007, 04:34 AM

Replies: 30 Oscar Wilde Views: 6,141 Posted By Tin_Lizzie One could wish that Oscar had chosen to spend... One could wish that Oscar had chosen to spend more time writing, so that we could presently enjoy more of his melancholy fairy tales and haunting novels. But then we’d miss out on his brilliant “bon...

Forum: Introductions 02-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Replies: 5 Salutations Views: 1,385 Posted By Tin_Lizzie I've never before been called the epitome of... I've never before been called the epitome of anything. Thank you, Jilli. I'm flattered.

Forum: Introductions 02-03-2007, 06:46 PM

Replies: 5 Salutations Views: 1,385 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Thank you for the welcome, Humaine One. I feel I... Thank you for the welcome, Humaine One. I feel I have truly entered the gates of Gormenghast. From my vantage point in the ivory tower, the air is rarified and I may not know all your references. ...

Forum: Introductions 02-03-2007, 07:19 AM

Replies: 5 Salutations Views: 1,385 Posted By Tin_Lizzie Salutations Let the Inquisition begin... 1. What do you do? Anything I want to (legal and within reason, of course). What is this, a resume? Freelance writing and editing jobs, mostly econ reports –...

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