Unrequited

[keiramarcos]

There is a relationship between a writer and a reader. It is often a one-sided relationship because that is the nature of publication. I don't see, know, or interact with everyone who reads my work. As a reader, you are invited into my space and through the body of my work you learn things about me you probably don't even realize you know. No writer is capable of telling a story without personal bias entering into it.

Personal beliefs, politics, religion, sexual preferences & kinks, romantic ideals, and opinions on social issues are going to crop up in fictional works. It just happens. Here's what else happens when you read:

1. You're going to be offended.
2. You're going to get turned on.
3. You're going to get turned off.
4. You're going to be amused.
5. You're going to have very real feelings about fictional people that may result in tears.
6. You're going to wish it was different, longer, and better.
7. You're going to be inspired.
8. You're going to always want more.
9. You'll get mad.
10. You'll stay up too late.
11. You'll be devastated.
12. You'll grow to hate the words "the end".

You're going to fall in love but that love will be a gentle unrequited little thing that is nourished by more words and starved by the wait for more. That's a readers lot in life.

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And I wouldn't trade being a reader for the world

[winterhart]

You get to be:

Thrilled-in all kinds of ways.
Amazed
Entertained
Taken far away, in time and space
Learn to love people who you'll never meet, and likely are fictional to boot.

And I still devour fiction and non-fiction constantly.

Re: And I wouldn't trade being a reader for the world

[ghfan-98.livejournal.com]

totally agree

[ladyholder.livejournal.com]

Thank you for saying what I couldn't.

~L

and if you're an asshat

[justalurkr.livejournal.com]

You're going to blame the author instead of praising them for moving you so.

I credit you with enabling my BDSM in fan fiction, though my fore mothers did their best to make me the kind of girl who would swoon over being led down the path of deviance and lay blame.

In addition to broadening my reading horizons, you've really illustrated the very good reasons for keeping nonconsensual 'concrit'to oneself.

As for the path of deviance? I'm checking for any branches I missed :-)

[rabidfan.livejournal.com]

That's a readers lot in life

Yes, it is. It's a pretty good life, overall!

[freak-in-corner.livejournal.com]

Learn quite a lot about subjects you didn't even know existed
learn to accept who you (and others) are no matter who they are

[danceswithgary]

Yes!

I'm thankful there's so much to read when my writing fails me. :-)

[hab318princess.livejournal.com]

beautiful... and very true

[oleandr.livejournal.com]

THIS! ALL OF THIS! This post is the story of my life. :)

Being a Reader

[ts0444.livejournal.com]

I love being a reader. Its a good lot. As I was reading I was going down the list and checked off a yes on all acounts. I like to think Ive actually grown as a reader through my lovely one sided love affair with your work. And I hope I have become a more conscientious one through your words. Every time I read something; a tweet, a journal log, or a story I learn something. Thank you for your words and letting us into your world even just a tiny bit.

[seadragonlady.livejournal.com]

I love being a reader and writers are the greatest people ever.
The first line of a story contains a universe of possibilities. The last is like losing touch with a treasured friend.
Both the worse and best line in the world ...
to be continued.

[sarehkert.livejournal.com]

So true!

Do you think that No 2 is the reason for No 9?

Some are so repress in their lives and feelings that when they get turned on by 'words' written about sex and it's many twists and turns, that they get mad, they lash out call the author a deviant, pervert, disgusting.

All the while they continue to read, check everyday for to see if there is more, want there to be more, demand more in a twisted sort of way... privately all because they can't admit that 'words' turned them on ;-)

[inu-spockya.livejournal.com]

always liked the saying: "what's the definition of obscenity? Whatever will give a judge an erection..."

heh heh heh =)

[chip-dip.livejournal.com]

You should add, 'you'll give the kids coco pops for dinner, 'cause you got caught up in the story' - happens far too often in this house x

[twilightseeker3.livejournal.com]

All you say is true but so is sometimes you become faithful minion and embrace even the parts that are painful and hopefully grow. You get to have MORE of characters you have already adopted and hated to lose. You sometimes see yourself for good or for ill. Someone articulates something you know you always felt but could never find the words for. Granted that pisses some people off but we the lucky and the brave get to love it and the parts of you we are allowed to see. I hope the positive you get back from us offsets the irritation you get from others.

gentle journey,
twi

[azurehart.livejournal.com]

Someone once asked me why I loved to read so much since he thought it wasn't a worthwhile hobby.

I told him, "I have traveled the world, gone to sea with pirates, and been marooned on a desert isle. I have walked though the fires of Mordor, traveled back in time and to the distant future. I have been to the hottest deserts, coldest ice fields, the depths of the oceans and the tops of the tallest mountains. I have traveled the stars, walked on other planets, and made friends with aliens. I have done all these things from the comfort of my chair without even disturbing the cat on my lap. All you do is put together model cars. Which hobby is the useless one again?"

It's just no fun having a battle of wits with a unarmed man.

[keiramarcos]

You've also had a LOT of very gay sex.

[azurehart.livejournal.com]

I try not to mention that part to anyone that knows my Mother. She's crazy enough without having a stroke from shock.

[keiramarcos]

I was just, ya know, putting that out there.

[starr_falling]

♥♥♥

[chris-king-2005.livejournal.com]

So very true.

*fangirling shamelessly*

[lydiakate98.livejournal.com]

This is beautiful and very true. It is the reason I continue to read unfinished fics by authors that have not even had a presence on the web in several years. I was recently reading on of my favorite unfinished fics and this statement sums up my feelings perfectly. The stories and the words are always going to be beautiful and since I always want more after a fic finishes I don't mind abandoned fic. I don't stop wanting more or for a ending but I can enjoy the words. Thank you for posting.

[inu-spockya.livejournal.com]

what you and your stories do for me is invaluable. I come back here (and to your own website) when the world is beginning to beat me down; when canon (of *whatever* Source) has me gritting my nonexistant teeth and trying not to trash my monitor in fury; when reality in all its so-called glory is just getting to be too fucking much. I come back here and I read the site all over again. it takes me at least a couple of weeks, sometimes longer. depends on how much or if I am working. but at the end of it, my snark has been revived, my canon-broken heart rejuvenated and repaired, and once again I've had a great damned time and can get back to "reality" with a happier spirit and a properly bad attitude. I doff my hat to thee, O Keira, and am delighted you've written so much stuff to enjoy.

I do this at least once and sometimes twice in a year, and it's never failed me yet. you, dear lady, fucking rock.

'nuff said.

[lilz54.livejournal.com]

Yes to all. But you've expanded my vocabulary and taken me on some wonderful adventures. And for that I thank you!