Box of Tricks

I got through the really difficult section and have now come to the big wall (not like Trump's)of how to resolve a major impasse between our lads.

lbc

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heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com

Intriguing ... :-))) both being such strong-willed lads!

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So true. They are both very strong willed - - some would say stubborn. The real trouble is they make think the same, but they don't want to say it. Thanks for the note.

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28,000! Very impressive. Go, you!

Also about 27,900 more words than I have. :D

And they'll get over/around/through the wall. They always do. Don't they?

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After having read many of your stories, I know your 100 words will be the opening to a great story. I just wish the wall wasn't so formidable. Two macho men who can't just come out with it. Thanks for writing.

lbc

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But that means you're going in the right direction, because their personalities won't let them just get to the point and say what they mean. Stubborn men cubed. ;-)

And that is incredibly nice thing to say (especially after a semi-crappy week). Thank you! :D

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Those boys! They'll work it out or fur will fly! LOL!!! I like a nice meaty story so write faster! Oh wait. I have to wait until October! *cries*

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It's true 'cause October seems so far away, I certainly hope the impasse doesn't last until then, but our lads are stubborn. Thank you for taking the time to write.

lbc

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Ah right, yes. An update! Weeeell, my lads haven't actually even met each other yet. Doyle has had a challenging encounter on the first page. Cowley has been very Scottish and unimpressed with him on the second page. Doyle's gone to the pub on the third page. There are no more pages.

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Well, they can meet on page five, then. Nice rounded number. ;D

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But what will happen on page four? Sage bartender? Talking dog? Long-lost sibling?

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Page 4: Mr. Peabody (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Peabody) makes Doyle a sage Bee's Knees (http://www.nerdswithknives.com/pollinator-sage-bees-knees/)* and tells him his best days are yet to come. In the meantime, Sherman ponders how the WABAC machine sent them into the future.

There you go!
* And something for Snail, to boot.
;-)

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AAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH I left out the sibling!!!!

DDDDDDDDDDDDD:

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I'm so excited to read your story! *bounces* There isn't enough JoJo fic in the world.

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LOL. Thank you :D

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I'm agreeing with sc_fossil - there can never be enough JoJo fic.

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*snogs snaily*

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Research! I'd completely forgotten how much I love research... um, that's pretty much all I've done in the last few days, and it'll be about three sentences come the final product. But wheeee! \o/

As far as the actual fic goes... Anyone else have problems with them bickering interminably? Bodie is about to strangle Doyle, and Cowley will murder the both of them if he ever catches up. *g*

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Heh, research is fun! And so is bickering! And your comment reminds me of a meme that amuses me on twitter, in which the punchline is always "and then the murders began." :D

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LOL - I'm a bit worried the research is all I'm going to write, but hey!

"and then the murders began."

I can totally relate to that *hg*

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I'd love to do research with you, you snoggly little minx. Yes, we're having a bit of a pickle in my tale also.

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LOL - I get so messy when I start digging into old newspapers and such. Newsprint and coffee everywhere! Meanwhile - pickle? Not the gherkin sort I hope? *blows kisses*

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See, you stock up on research... and then it all comes pouring out across the page. And you'll feel good that the three sentences are right.

Go, Snail! And have a sage bee's knees, on me. ;-)

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Thank you! I got totally diverted by the research, but oh my goodness, it's been fun - even if nobody else ever spots any of it!

Good luck with yours too - my pompoms are so excited! *\o/*

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moth2fic.livejournal.com

Waiting for news from Australia... Hope the lads haven't been blown away in the cyclone.

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The power's likely out, but they're tough, they'll power through this.

(I hope your co-writer's okay, too.)

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moth2fic.livejournal.com

I think she's fine. Her daughter was in Debbie's projected path but she wasn't. As for the lads, see her comment.

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margaret-r.livejournal.com

It was a near thing, Debbie - the hussy - nearly took off with Doyle, but of course Bodie saved him.

In the meantime things are slowly progressing and you might get further news in the foreseeable future (you will notice I'm not committing myself) ;)

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So I've finally put some words in order. I'm over the minimum so I'm happy. I said I wouldn't write a long story and I have refused to do so. Maybe. I also have not met my deadline of having my rough draft finished by March 31. I have one more scene to write and I have no desire to write more today. So maybe I will change it to April 2. *bg*

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I knew you had this down, but that is *still* amazing...

So can we read it on the 15th? :D

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LOL! Somebody's gotta edit this puppy!

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Oh, look at you with nearly all your words (even if not in the entirely right order *g*). I'm so impressed... um, a rough draft finished? Erm... I may need to pull my finger out here *g*

Happy writing - you sound like you're on top of things. \o/

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