After 30 years, a Power Rangers Fan Fic concept I locked away in my head is going to become reality

by Lavon Samuel Davis

If I had the means back in 1993, I would’ve written it back then. I didn’t have a computer at home back when I was 9 years old. Also, Windows 95 wasn’t even yet a thing back then either. Despite all that, I have managed to keep the very first Fanfic concept I ever had locked away in my head for 30 years. It wasn’t until I was writing a Power Rangers-related article on another blog that I suddenly recalled it on my 39th birthday ironically. Mind you, it was nothing more than a concept 30 years ago. Now, I can actually turn it into a fleshed out story.

 

First, here are the concepts I drafted in my head 30 years ago:

• The title of the story is Power Rangers: Global Force.
• At some point in the future, many generations of Ranger teams have arisen to counter the forces of evil. After a certain point, it became possible for multiple Ranger teams to exist at the same time such as the Zeo Rangers and the Mystic Rangers. These Ranger teams would sometimes team up to deal with an enemy they can’t handle alone but usually work separately.
• Ranger teams are not necessarily made up of just teenagers and/or young adults. They can range in age from 10 to 75. As was already demonstrated with Justin in Power Rangers Turbo, the Morphin’ Grid will automatically adjust the height of young (or short) Rangers to match the rest of the Ranger team. In addition, Rangers are altered physically as is demonstrated in the 2017 Power Rangers Movie.
• Unlike the TV series, their true identities are known to some including the government, their employer or school and loved ones. Active Rangers are tax exempt while Former Rangers get a tax credit. Former Rangers are still able to harness their former powers via the Morphin’ Grid to deal with a sudden situation or if no Active Rangers are available.
• Unlike the TV series, Rangers are allowed to use their powers to kill other humans if need be. They are not allowed to use their powers for political or personal gain as well as in a conflict or war. It’s more of a guideline than a hard rule, however.

 

…Yes, I remembered all that from 30 years ago. As I was writing the above, I remembered more details is all.

 

Here’s some additional information about Power Rangers Global Force:

 

• The Power Rangers Foundation (PRF) is the intergalactic organization that oversees all Power Rangers. The Earth Branch is the largest in the universe and currently has the most Ranger Teams at 35. Alpha-30, an A.I. version of Zordon and staff of over 3,000 former Rangers and civilians spread cross the world make up the PRF of Earth. PRF Earth is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan but Zordon and Alpha reside in the Command Center located in Southern California.
• The original Zordon sacrificed himself via the Z-Wave decades earlier. More recently, Billy Cranston–the original Blue Dino Ranger–created the A.I. version of Zordon after a failed experiment led to the death of Trini Kwan, the original Yellow Dino Ranger. Billy tapped into the Morphin’ Grid and was able to recover the memories and experiences of the original Zordon for the A.I.’s development. Despite being housed in the Command Center in Southern California, Zordon is able to connect to every PRF Earth base on the planet as well as the PRF outposts and bases throughout the universe.
• Most PRF staff maintain the various Zords for each Ranger team. Many are also tasked with rescue and recovery operations during and after a crisis. Thanks to various patents and donations, PRF Earth is able to cover the costs of property damage after a crisis has been dealt with.
• Ranger teams are typically assigned to the city or region where they live though in some cases a Ranger team will be made up of people who live in different parts of the world. Most Ranger teams are made up of 5 to 7 Rangers but some have as many as 10 or as few as 3. It’s very rare but somtimes a sole Ranger will be assigned to a region.
• Being a Power Ranger is not a full-time job and nor is it expected to be. When not working as Power Rangers, for the most part they are ordinary people. They are also mortals and can die in action as well as in ordinary life. “May The Power Protect You” is not simply a sendoff wish of good luck but a prayer of safety.
• Those who become Power Rangers are imprinted in The Morphin’ Grid forever. This is why even after they retire as active Rangers, they are still able to harness their former powers when needed. “Once a Ranger, always a Ranger”. The Morphin’ Grid also remembers everything someone experienced as a Ranger and that knowledge is passed on to their successors. Zordon and Alpha are also able to access information stored in the Morphin’ Grid.
• The PRF does have a special elite force referred to as The Morphin’ Knights. Made up of former Rangers themselves, their job is to punish current and former Rangers who break their oaths, abuse their powers or use their powers for evil. They are much more powerful than any Power Ranger or Zord by necessity. Their abilities include being able to de-power and de-summon Zords as well as De-Morph Rangers with little effort. They are also authorized to kill Rangers who have gone rogue as a last resort.  Their main job is to punish and restrain, not be an avenging force. Their intimate knowledge of The Morphin’ Grid is second only to Zordon’s as is their experience as former Rangers. They often utilize their former powers while carrying out their duties as Morphin’ Knights. With a few exceptions, a former Ranger’s status as a Morphin’ Knight is kept a closely guarded secret from active Rangers and other former Rangers.
• Rangers who become pregnant can still perform their duties during pregnancy but most just step down temporarily. The Morphin’ Grid increases its protection over pregnant Rangers and will automatically teleport them a safe distance away if things get really bad.
• Rangers are able to pick their own temporary or permanent successor. If a Ranger is stripped of the power or dies suddenly, the Morphin Grid will grant the power to a worthy successor in emergency situations.
• PRF Earth has a tenuous agreement with the United Nations. In exchange for defending the Earth from outside threats, PRF Earth will not involve itself in conflicts or wars between the nations of the world unless they are or are suspected of being aided by offworlders. Countries acknowledge citizens of their country who become Rangers must prioritize defending the world over conflict involving other countries. World governments are notified when a citizen of their country becomes a Ranger but that information is kept classified from the general public. PRF Earth has agreed to financially compensate countries for property damage caused during skirmishes involving Rangers. PRF Earth also offers compensation to anyone injured during skirmishes and to the families of those killed.
• The governments of many modernized countries are wary of PRF Earth. They view the intergalactic organization with its super-advanced technology and weapons to be as big a threat as the forces of evil they battle against. They have appealed to the United Nations which has agreed to secretly approve the establishment and development of an Earth-based international defense force capable of defending the world against both PRF Earth and the otherworldly forces they often clash with. It’s rumored some current and former Rangers may also be working with the United Nations on this project.
• About 200 years ago, Three of the Morphin’ Masters secretly visited Ninjor who created the Dino Power Coins. In exchange for attuning him to the Morphin’ Grid directly, Ninjor gave them several sets of Power Coins which they used to create morphers based on several then future Ranger Teams: Mighty Morphin’, Zeo, Turbo, Space, RPM, Mystic Force, Overdrive, SPD, Dino Fury and Megaforce. The Morphin’ Masters sensed there would come a time in the future when Zordon would no longer be around and wanted some contingencies in place to give the Earth of that future era the means of defending itself. Those sets of Morphers were hidden across the world though two sets were hidden on Mars. To prevent someone with evil intentions from gaining access, only a current or former Ranger could locate them by tapping into the Morphin’ Grid. Ninjor has passed this information on to every Ranger team he has ever mentored but so far, only two sets of these special Morphers have been recovered: The Zeo Morphers and the Megaforce Morphers.

 

…Whew. Ok, I’d say that’s enough with the world building. That’s quite a lot of background information to say the least. I actually do plan to make each chapter a standalone story on that note though there will be some threads that connect them. It’s sure to be interesting since I plan to make each chapter feel like an episode of the tv show in terms of pacing. As for when I’ll start writing it. I’m hoping to have the first chapter done in early 2024. I plan to post the story here and on AO3. If crowdfunding via Pateon works out, I will include Fanfiction.net. We’ll see. More info on that to come.

 

 

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I’ve really, REALLY neglected this blog in recent years

by Lavon Samuel Davis

Before yesterday, I hadn’t updated this blog in almost 3 years. I’m talking almost a year before the Pandemic.

Those of you who follow most of my other blogs can probably guess I got so busy working on them. Since I was already taking a hiatus from writing fan fiction, it was kinda natural that this one would not get updated anywhere near as much as most of my other 11 blogs.

Those weren’t the only reasons. I actually lost the use of my last working computer in early 2020. Thankfully, I have since gotten not one but three working computers–a desktop and two laptops–as well as a 5TB External Hard Drive and a few enclosures, effectively making it impossible for me to suffer data loss EVER (at least hopefully not for the rest of my life). I STILL have data files for stories I wrote or drafted literally 20 years ago. I don’t dare rely on Cloud Storage for anything and more so after my experiences with Photobucket over the last 24 years. I’ll only use Cloud Storage like Google Drive to have an extra copy but local storage gets priority for the sake of control in short.

It wasn’t until about 18 months ago when I got my first enclosures that I knew for sure that I would no longer have data storage issues. My attention then turned to replacing my broken computers. I got two laptops in 2020 and a desktop in late 2021 but it was only in recent months that I was able to get things configured in the ways that I needed and wanted to. Now I am very pleased to announce that I am going to start writing again soon.

 

…Before that, I first need to update this blog.

 

Moving forward, WordPress and AO3 will be the main platforms I post my work on. I cut my ties with Fan Fiction.net back in 2016 after 14 years. I will no longer post new work there BUT since it’s been asked for, I will be bring the old stories from 15+ years ago that were posted there back to FF.net. I think that’s a pretty fair compromise. New stories will be dual posted here in the section I already set up as well as AO3. The best place to keep track of news and updates is and will be here on this blog!

 

 

 

 

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Looks like the Fan Fiction medium is finally respected in North America

by Lavon Samuel Davis

And I mean overall, not just by those who know of it.

There definitely has been a paradigm shift in recent years in regards to of Fan Fiction. At the very least, more people know about it in general. For those not old enough to know or remember, Fan Fiction.net has been around for over 20 years. Back in the early days of the internet, that website was basically the only place to find Fan Fiction spanning various mediums and fandoms. Today, we have a number of choices including Archive of Our Own (AO3), Wattpad and most obviously, Social Media platforms like WordPress, Tumblr and Xanga.

 

There’s also the fact a growing number of celebrities and established authors have publicly admitted they read fan fiction. Between that and the financial success of the Twilight Fanfic 50 Shades of Grey, we Fanfic writers are no longer considered deviants by the literary communirt. This is to say nothing of the fact most FanFic writers also write original work as well.

 

Honestly, Fan fiction should be encouraged in schools. You want kids to have an interest in literature and reading? Teach them how to write Fan fiction. that’s a pretty solid opening and it will lead to an interest in writing original work as well as Nonfiction of course.

 

 

 

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Before I forget, yes I am on Twitter

by Lavon Samuel Davis

If you already follow me on Twitter, you’ll see this same post and another one multiple times since I posted them on ALL of my WordPress blogs at once.

I’ll keep this one short, though. Assuming you’re reading this first from WordPress, my Twitter handle is @LaVonDavis617. Feel free to Direct Message me on Twitter if you’d like–I only recently found out what and how to DM on that note–and I’ll get back to you when I can.

The easiest way to get in touch with me without knowing my phone number is via Google Hangouts or iMessage. I have an Android Phone but I also have an iPad. I can text an iPhone as long as I know the number but if you wanted to text my iPad first, you will need to know my iCloud Email. It’s the same with Google Hangouts, which requires either an Android Phone number or a Gmail account.

• My iCloud is btboston1@gmail.com
• My Gmail is btboston1@gmail.com

…My iPad is Wi-Fi only but I’m pretty good at getting back to people fairly quickly. This way, everyone has at least 3 different ways to get in touch with me. Of course, you can also just email me if you want.

One last thing: I am in need of Donations. Use the link below if you’re able and willing to donate!

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I like to be consistent in what I do and say

by Lavon Samuel Davis

 

When I first launched this blog 7 years ago, it was meant to be a backup to my old website Serene Adventure.net. I never would have imagined back then that I would have gone on to make 10–soon to be 11–more blogs on WordPress. I spent almost $500 on just operating costs with my original website over an 8 year period. I was able to do WAY more than that for free these past 7 years with WordPress.

My personal life has been in limbo over the last three–no, five–years in particular. Even so, I have learned a lot over the last 3 years I have been unemployed. My work as an Independent Consultant is a new venture I started late last year. I’ve got some big aspirations but I am also realistic. I know my limitations but I don’t think that disqualifies me from needing and wanting to make some big life changes.

Priority #1 is being able to support myself financially. To that end, I decided to start a Consulting Firm. Of course it’s not currently licensed or registered but that will change once I have the money to make it happen. At the same time, I am still looking for employment. The money I do make as an Independent Consultant isn’t much and isn’t consistent enough to really be considered income. I can’t even report it for tax purposes or I would have already.

This is something I have been saying to the people I’ve met in the last few years a lot lately: People have learned to love things and use people when it should be the other way around. You’re not rich until you have something money can’t buy. I have no interest in being rich or famous. Doing things for others makes me happy at the end of the day. At the same time, I am far more likely to go out of my way for someone who I know will appreciate the help I provide.

Every time I get a Like for one of my blog posts, I know someone appreciated the effort I put into it as well as the content. I have written almost 1,000 articles across my 11 blogs. I took my time putting every single one of them together.

For almost two years now, you’ve seen this at the end of every article:

If you have enjoyed this post or other posts I have made on this blog, please consider making a monetary donation via PayPal. Whatever amount you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

…To date, no donations have come in since I started including this in my posts across all of my blogs. I am now asking those who have especially come to enjoy my postings no matter how long it’s been to please donate. Without going into all the details, I need the help. If you’re able donate but want to talk to me first, you can email me at btboston1@gmail.com.

Get To Know FanFicDiva

by FanFicDiva

I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re wondering who has the nerve to proclaim themselves a “FanFicDiva“. Can’t say that I’d blame you. It’s actually just a moniker, though – because I am anything but Divaesque.  I seriously try very hard (yes, I used very) to save the drama for fic writing because I strive to keep things pretty chill. Emotional flotsam and other machinations are for baddies, not for my real life.

I’m certainly not internet famous, just opinionated AF. One of my greatest joys is being a “Fic Whisperer”. What…?  That simply means that I think outside the box to help others tweak their writing. I’m detail oriented in a somewhat wonky, but creative way. And, since I already know what’s in the box, there’s no use retreading that ground because my muse has a bazillion more ideas.

I got started writing Fan Fiction because my voice simply wasn’t represented in fandom. So, I created a woman who isn’t me – but, could represent the best of me and women like me.  I do admit to having a favorite Original Character that I enjoy writing, and she’s had quite a few adventures in ficland. She’s kinda awesome. She actually gets marriage proposals. 

Enough about me. Being Co-Author in this space is a new challenge and my hope is to bring interesting content and conversations written by me, and others I’ve met in my travels. 

My credited work can be found on WattPad:

My Credited Works – WattPad

And,  let’s not forget this scrumptious little truffle:

The Hump Day Collection – Erotic Fan Fiction

Also on AO3:

AO3 Works by MizUndahStood

Introducing FanFicDiva as a Co-Author of the blog!

by Lavon Samuel Davis

Three months back, I added a Co-Author to my Anime Blog. This afternoon, FanFicDiva has accepted my offer to be a co-Author of this blog.

She took the time to let me know that she has a bit of…notariety in the world of Fan Fiction as both an author and a critic. I did look into that and have determined it’s not enough to prevent me from trusting her as as a Co-Author of this blog on all things Fan Fiction. FanFicDiva brings alot of interesting things to the blog and just when I was brainstorming new ideas moving forward. As a bonus, that means more articles from this blog in general as well.

I have full confidence in her writing skills. I have given her the freedom and autonomy to write whatever’s on her mind FanFiction related. Things will certainly become more lively around here ^_^

 

These Marvel and DC Movies got me thinking of bringing back crossovers with my own Super Factions

by Lavon Samuel Davis

The Avengers Movieverse has dominated the box office and now the Justice League is finally getting in on the fun. Once upon a time, I actually had my own original Super Factions in my old Serene Adventure series: The Guardian Sages and the Force Lords. I’m bringing them back in the new Serene Adventure Sagas of course. Members of both factions appeared in a Tales of Symphonia Fanfic I wrote about 10 years ago. I LOVED it but it wasn’t well-received on Fanfiction.net. The reason cited, which I agreed with was my original characters were Mary Sue compared to the cannon cast and they were also ridiculously overpowered. I’m doing a full reset of the Serene Adventure cast as it is but for more on that, see my Fiction Press blog.

Anyway moving on. I definitely WILL bring back my own stable of original characters to Fan Fiction but I will be much more careful of what fandoms I use them in and how I use them. I mentioned The Avengers and The Justice League Movie-verses because those are universes I think I’ll have alot more freedom in regards to my Super Factions.

The Guardian Sages and the Force Lords are rival factions that generally avoid directly fighting each other. When they do go at it, destruction is guaranteed. Both factions are made up of races from several planets.

Guardian Sages: Humans (Earth), Kyomorians (Kyomora), Pangeans (Pangaea) and Tyorians (formerly called Neo Sapiens, Emeral Eden).

Kyomora and Pangaea are in the same star system. In fact, they used to be one planet at one time before a Goddess split it in two. Kyomorians as a race value strength, valor in combat and martial prowess. Pangeans as a race value widsom, strategy and ingenuity. Their worlds were separated by a Goddess when a third faction–born from the union of Kyogeans and Pangeans–became a threat to their world. Both races have technology advanced enough to create portals that lead to infinite dimensions and universes. Theirs is viewed as one of many that exist or could exist.

Tyorians are an ancient, nomadic race that has traveled across the universe for thousands of years until recently. The ascention of Eve Frost to becomnig Queen of her people has seen the Tyorians choose Emerald Eden to permanently settle as a people. The queen has sent messengers to the four corners of the universe to spread word of their peoples’ new homeworld.

Force Lords: Nephillim (Endora), Kyogeans (New Kyogea), Decarians and Eronians (formerly called Decarian Cyborgs, Decarion and Mortica).

Nephilim are beings born to a human and an angel or demon. They are feared by humans due to their powers and longevity and are viewed as an abomination by the divine. Until recently, they lived in isolated communities across Earth. The rise of Abyssion Highwind–the oldest and most powerful Nephilim–has seen them settle on a planet of their own.

The Decarians were once a proud, highly advanced people who believed in pushing to be more than they were. The advent of Biolgical Automatization–the process of merging one’s consciousness with technology–led them to believe that they had achieved immortality as a race. That all changed when a error in the coding for the transfer process reduced their population from 10 Billion to 10 Million: Everyone who’d undergone the transfer would have the bodies they left behind reanimate as zombies with a will of their own. High Executor Qwerty–the first Decarian to undergo the transfer process–led the survivors to Mortica, a nearby planet that had been terraformed and recently colonized for them. Researchers have since developed a vaccine to protect the survivors living Decarians and robotic Decarians, called Eronians.

Kyogeans are born from the union of a Kyogean and a Pangean. Thousands of years ago, the rapid rise of the Kyogeans threatened the balance of power with the Kyomorians and Pangeans. To prevent war, a Goddess sealed the Kyogeans in another dimension and split the Kyogeans and Pangeans on separate planets. Fate is a funny thing, however. Led by their Eternal Champion Wesler Azzin, the Kyogeans refused to be denied and shattered the seal that bound them, invading both Kyomora and Pangea. The Guardian Sages ultimately stopped them but allowed them to leave to settle on a world of their own.

…That’s prettymuch an overview of the non-human members of both factions. I’m thinking of doing two crossover fanfics. The premise for both involves the Guardian Sages and Force Lords traveling to the Justice League and Avengers Movieverses.

 

• The Justice League will be paired with the Force Lords. At one time, LexCorp secretly researched interdimensional gateways. After his invasion force is defeated by the Justice League, Darkseid learns of the LexCorps’s old project. Combining it with his own knowledge, his researchers crack the code and tear open a portals to Endora, New Kyogea and Mortica. Darkseid manipulates Abyssion Highwind, Wesler Azzin and High Executor Qwerty into invading the Earth of that universe by telling them of the powerful warriors who serve as its protectors.
• The Avengers + X-Men will be paired with the Guardian Sages. Driven away by the X-Men and The Avengers, Apocalypse and Thanos meet by chance and decide to work together. Recognizing the combined threat to their world, Professor Xavier and Magneto meet with Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in Stark Tower. While there, Bruce Banner tests a new invention that opens portals to Kyomora, Pangea, Emerald Eden and a version of Earth not unlike theirs. The timely arrival of Ted Marshall, Midas Kyomora, Altrius Serdic and Eve Frost breaks a siege on the tower.

 

…As a reminder, this is based on the Movieverses. Not the comic books or any other sources. Certain characters who are either dead or weren’t there have been added to the story though. For example, the Professor X in this story is the one from the first X-Men Trilogy. Same with Wolverine, Laura (X-23 in the comic. She’s Wolverine’s biological daughter), Jean Grey and Cyclops. For those who are wondering yes, Deadpool will make an appearance as well. Should be interesting.

I don’t know when I will write these stories but probably not for another year or two maybe. We’ll see ^_^

 

My thoughts on the imfamous Harry Potter Fanfic My Immortal author Tara Gilesbie

by Lavon Samuel Davis

Before I begin, I want to state for the record I only just learned the existence of this fanfic Thursday morning. For those who don’t know, the internet has dubbed Tara Gilesbie’s My Immortal the worst fanfic ever written. Given it’s based on Harry Potter and all the characters are goth vampires, that alone is enough for me to know it’s not worthy of my time. Personally, I have zero interest in anything Harry Potter so…yeah. Just not my thing. For that reason, my personal belief is the universal opinions of My Immortal’s popularity is due to how massively the HP Fandom is.

Moving on.

I actually skimmed through a copy of the first chapter of the original story and can say I’ve written far worse myself. That said, it’s obvious that at the time it was  wrtitten, it was never meant to actually be taken seriously. That’s why I can say beyond reasonable doubt The internet got this one wrong in regards to worst story ever. I’ve seen far worse out there and even written a few myself that could contend. LOL.

Anyway, I want to comment on the bizarre recent bit of information that has come out regarding the author: Apparently, the author recently revealed she wrote the Crackfic on purpose to get the attention of her brother. A brother she claimed to not have seen in years because they had been separated in foster care.

The problem: The same brother recently publicly came forward and set the record straight. Everything she said about her reasons for writing it was a complete and utter lie. They don’t see each other much but it’s mostly her doing, likely to make her sob story seem authentic. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her: Upon learning from the very brother she mentions in a planned memoir she lied, her publisher cancelled the book. The author has other published works on that note.

The crazy thing about this is despite being outed, the author insists she’s telling the truth. The REAL truth everyone really knows? She’s an attention whore. Nothing more or less. Once she learned The Internet dubbed her story the worst Fanfic ever, she ran with it. Now she got herself in a lose-lose situation. She’s screwed either way. See, if she admits she lied about prettymuch everything, it hurts her cred as a writer and an author. If she sticks to her original story, she has to keep lying to everyone including herself. She clearly has issues and it’s unfortunately she’s chosen to keep this facade going instead of quietly disappearing.

…”Worst Fanfic Ever?” No. The internet made the wrong person famous is what it is. LOL.

 

My silence is always for a good reason

by Lavon Samuel Davis

…Right.

I considered not writing this but after having to deal with a certain rude, inconsiderate and impatient fan of one of my stories a few months ago, I’ve decided to write this to shed some light on where I’m at personally.

Without going into too much detail, I left my job of 10 years in September 2016 after a long leave of absence. It wasn’t an easy decision on my part, more so given I didn’t have another job lined up. On top of that I have been dealing with mild Depression related to my former job and other things for the last few years. My work situation had been a mess since 2014 so my exit last year was just a formality.

To clarify I resigned, I wasn’t fired. I left of my own free will and have no regrets about it. Of course, the problem is I haven’t had income since then. I came upon some money in the last two months. It wasn’t much, it certainly didn’t last very long and I knew I would need to secure a new source of income. Again without going into detail, I have been working on a few things to turn my situation around. Nothing solid yet but securing a new source of income is priority for me right now.
…This brings me to an incident that privately happened between me and a fan of one of my stories. Some you may remember my Clannad Fanfics when they were on Fanfiction.net. Speaking of, most of you should recall why I removed all of my work from both Fanfiction.net and its sister site Fictionpress early last year. The person I literally had to tell off was a fan of my Clannad fanfic in progress titled On the Verge of Tears. He followed the previous story Clannad: A Wonderful Life when it was on Fanfiction.net as well as the sequel when I started posting it. Then I pulled all my work off that site early last year for reasons I explained in a separate blog post but I won’t digress further.

Getting to the point, this fan had a problem with the fact I hadn’t put the chapters I’d written and finished so far from On the Verge of Tears on the website Archive Of Our Own (AO3) as I said I would eventually do. That’s it. Guy messages me on FF.net a few months ago to whine about the fact I hadn’t posted the completed chapters yet. I politely explained my situation and he blows me off saying I need to post what I finished so far “since it’s been so long”. That pissed me off and I let him know it’s my call to make. He retorts saying “It can’t be hard to upload 30MB worth of content” and that’s when I let him have it, literally telling him to fuck off. The audacity of this self-centered prick demanding I post a chapter just to make him happy.

Yeah, no.

I’ve been writing fan fiction for literally 20 years. I turned 33 last month. This message is advice to those who are either thinking of picking up writing or have started writing: That isn’t constructive criticism. That’s a textbook example of the Instant Gratification Mentality that’s rampant in today’s society.

Don’t EVER see someone demanding you update when they say so for anything other than impatience and self-entitlement. If you have shit going on in your life, that always comes first. Sure, writing is a great way to relieve stress. Yes, it’s great if you have dedicated fans and followers. It’s NOT ok for people to attack you for having priorities. I will be the first to admit I have been pissed off reading a story that starts good only to find out the author either hasn’t updated it in literally YEARS or abandoned it.

That and this are two different things.

Fortunately–and I have two fellow writers to thank for giving me the idea–I storyboard all new fanfics I decide to write before the first chapter is written. This way, updating despite a large gap of time isn’t a problem for me. I can just look at my notes and go from there.

In the interests of ending this post on a positive note, I am looking into publishing some of my completed fanfics based on Anime, Manga and certain video games as eBooks. I did some research on the legalities last year. Fan Fiction authors are afforded certain protections when publishing stories based on certain Intellectual Properties (IPs for short). IPs based on most Anime, Manga and some video games (which I will discuss in a separate post) CAN be published as-is and you will not have to worry about being slapped with  lawsuit or anything. My publishing plans are probably a year away if I had to guess. I don’t have a particular story or stories in mind yet on that note.

More updates to come soon ^_^