Well, let's see if this works...

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

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As livejournal appears to be actually letting me in for a few minutes I thought I'd go ahead and try to do this week's check-in post.

How's it going? Yeah, I know, you've already finished and are now lounging about eating bon bons while scantily clad cabana attendants (are there any other kind?) fan you with large palm fronds. I'm psychic, right? Right! :D

So, would you like to share some of your work with us? How about, say, a three to five sentence long sample? Something to whet your readers' appetites?

And I don't mean to exclude our artists but I do understand that it's tougher to share your work without giving the whole game away. Still, if you'd like to share something I'm sure we'd love to see it.

Oh, and of course if you'd just like to say hi and/or a few words about how things are going, that's great too.
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Comments

[liriel1810.livejournal.com]

Okay, let's see if it'll let me post a comment too!

Have definitely got my story all finished and sitting there just waiting for posting time... keenly looking forward to seeing the artwork for it too! (the scantily clad cabana boys all have frostbite - it's been so freaking cold here lately)

I'm not at all averse to a little teasing while we wait. ;)


With a theatrical sigh, Bodie picked up Doyle’s bags and carried them over to a dark red Dolomite that was in slightly better shape than the old blue Cortina Doyle had thought they were being saddled with.

“Oi! What d’you think you’re doing?” Doyle demanded.

Bodie turned around and gave an obvious look at the bags in his hand, and then back up at Doyle. “Even you should be able to work that one out, detective.”

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

OMG! A comment! Woot! *hugs liriel* It's so exciting, isn't it?

OMFG a comment!

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

It's taken me at least 20 different attempts scattered across the whole of today to get this bloody post to post... and now comments. *dances*

Well, I should have known you'd be finished, missy, you over-achiever you. As to allowing my the cabana boys to get frost bitten extremities I'm now assuming you didn't carefully read the handbook on their care. *tut tut*

Nice tease... so they're taking a trip, eh? Goody.

[dawnebeth.livejournal.com]

I've gotten a preview of this one, it's a fun story!

[inlovewithboth.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous cars that I can picture so clearly! (Ford Fair at Silverstone on the 6th August, shall I try to find you some matching pics?)

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Hi! *waves* I'll try.

I'm editing as we speak. Been busy since LJ has been DOA for a few days now. I do wish I was eating bonbons and being fanned by cabana boys but alas, it is not to be.

Here's a taste of my fic:

"Was it bad?" [Bodie asked.]

"Bad enough," Doyle said angrily.

"Yeah, I know. But fuck all, Ray, this is shit."

"Language," Doyle said, his warning not holding any heat. His dry eyes burned and he swiped at them, making the feeling intensify. "Christ, Bodie. He's been drugged to the gills. Couldn't even hold up his head."

"That's not a bad thing, right? If he's been drugged, then he's still useful. You know how this works."

"Doesn't mean I have to like it!" Doyle's voice lowered. "I"ll kill him, Bodie. I swear it. I'll take great pleasure in slowly disembowelling whoever did this to Jacob."

"I'll sharpen the blade," Bodie offered.

Doyle held Bodie's eyes for a moment, then nodded curtly. "Knew I could count on you."

"Always," Bodie said. "Come on, then. Show me the snaps. You did get screen shots"

"Of course I did," Doyle responded with as much affronted dignity as he could muster. "Know me job, don't I?"

"Been out of practice, mate. Getting on in years."

[liriel1810.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, this is intriguing! Is it October yet?

*waves back enthusiastically*

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

See, that's already one thing I thought I'd worked out about your story all turned around by this snippet.

Ooooh. *ponders*

[inlovewithboth.livejournal.com]

I can hear the boys in my head while I'm reading, always a good sign...

[dawnebeth.livejournal.com]

Let's see if I can actually post! Here's a bit from the middle of my story. I'm having trouble getting time to write with the child around, but I try--it will get finished in time!

(Doyle)"Farook didn't even mention his mother getting accosted at Harrods. Mind you, he has mostly sisters, I think he prefers spending time with his da."

"Not something either of us can relate to." Bodie winced, how did they end up going over such morose history this evening?

"My dad had many a fine quality!" Doyle said hotly, glaring at Bodie.

"You just didn't see them very often between pints?" Bodie poked just a little deeper, even knowing that he'd end up sleeping alone on the couch at this rate. He wasn't gratified to see Doyle flush with anger.

"That's enough, Bodie. You didn't know Liam Doyle, so don't…"

[liriel1810.livejournal.com]

Bodie just can't resist poking at Doyle until he snaps, can he - even when he knows it's going to mean a cold and uncomfortable night on the couch. *g*

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

You know I love your stuff so I'm ready for this one!

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Oooh, intriguing snippet. I do like when the lads' background is explored.

[inlovewithboth.livejournal.com]

This is torture! Reading all these tempting snippets and having to wait so long for the rest!!

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

Well, I thought I was pretty close to done, and then I had a beta done...

Here's a little snipppet. (I should explain that they are on a beach)


“I love you, Bodie.”

It was the first time either of them had said it out loud. Ray’s eyes were overly bright.

Bodie reached up to caress the damaged cheek. “And I you, Raymond.”

Ray smiled gently and pressed his lips to Bodie’s. The kiss was long and deep, both men aroused.

“Oi! Not here, you daft sod. Not again. You’ve already lived out your “From Here to Eternity” fantasy and I’ve still got sand in me nethers.“

He kissed Ray again.

“This time, if you want me, it will have to be in that big old bed back at the cabin.”

“Ah, I’d forgotten about your lordship’s delicate....”

“Doyle!”

Ray cackled as he stood up. He held out a hand.

“C’mon then. Let’s get your charming self ready for bed.”

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, nice!

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Of course you're dreadfully mean to literally leave us with the waves on the beach. *g*

[liriel1810.livejournal.com]

Mmm, nice! I've got a lovely image of the lads getting down and dirty on the sand now. ;)

[inlovewithboth.livejournal.com]

This one sounds right up my street!!

[squeeful.livejournal.com]

Is it October yet?

I ARE SO EXCITE!

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Now pace yourself, you don't want to blow a gasket... and we haven't had time to put plastic down yet.

[scherwood]

We're all back!! *crying with joy* :'D \o/

I'm more than halfway done! :)

Here's a tease (ignore grammar for now.. I never think about that when I write *g*):

"Do you know me?" Bodie asked, wanting to know... aching to know. "You have to know me."

"Agent William Bodie, code number 3.7., working for CI5."

"And more?"

"A traitor who shoots his own kind." Doyle’s voice was unforgiving, and Bodie sighed on the inside.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

I'm almost afraid to say it... but yes, it's looking that way. *dances*

Now that does look intersting, a little angst FTW.

[inlovewithboth.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to the final reveal and have had a wonderful time doing a vid for my drop dead gorgeous writer. (I haven't heard from my artist though, is that okay, do you think?) Here's a little bit of my story.

Bodie trudged up the stairs after them, to find Doyle on his knees trying to light the little electric fire. He wasn’t doing very well, what with shaky hands that were stained blue from the dripping wet motorbike gloves he had been wearing.

“F..f...fucking th...th...thing.”

Bodie’s heart melted in the cold of the unwelcoming flat. He pulled Doyle to his feet and held him steady. “You’re soaked,” he said, unnecessarily.

“T...t...tell me s...s...something I d...d...don’t know,” replied Doyle, his teeth chattering.

[liriel1810.livejournal.com]

Poor Doyle. He hasn't got enough meat on his bones to keep him warm when he's been so thoroughly drenched. I hope Bodie's plans include warming him up in the most loveliest of ways. ;)

[saintvic.livejournal.com]

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for all these tantalising snippets.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

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Right back atcha. ♥

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

My artist is awesomesauce. :D

Actually, everyone who's been involved has been really kewl.

...but I'm under the yoke of slave labor right now, coming up with a snippet is beyond my powers this week. :(

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes she is. :D

That's all right, it's certainly not required it's just with LJ being back up I knew people might want to share something.