OK, this is new for me

Nov 02, 2008 17:58

This is a WIP. It's something my Auntie Ursula asked for, so here it is. She was the idea for the story, and she wanted it as WIP. I want constructive feedback. I want honest opinons. Gushing and cash awards are also welcome. Oh, and there's no way I'd be able to complete NaNoWriMo. I mean, yeah, I type 50 WPM, that's about 3000 WPH, but....you ( Read more... )

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seagray November 3 2008, 01:57:43 UTC
I think it's a wonderful premise--green, lovestruck Skippy, wiseass, preceptive but understanding Mulder, and the sortof unknown: strong, professional, marriage-on-the-outs Skinner.

I'd love you to stay in this AK in the FBI AU. The touches of humor are great! The conversation between M and K was perfect ("So, how long have you had the hots for Skinner?"). Like your secondary characters like Mrs. Rosenberg and Ruby, too.

I see a conflict arising from Skinner. You've pretty much set up Alex's feelings (about Walter, about being gay in the FBI, about his lifestyle) very clearly. Walter's still the mystery. I figure you need to throw in some stumbling blocks, i.e Walter (as Mulder postulates) as unsure about his sexuality. Certainly I figure he'd be conflicted in terms of being attracted to a subordinate, being the professional that he is. Then, the wife might be another stumbling block. Maybe Sharon still wants him, wants to make a go of it. Blah, blah, blah.

I like the idea of a relationship story rather than a "Conspiracy/Syndicate" plot where Alex gets dragged into the same ol' morass by CSM, etc. Boy, I'm mighty tired of that.

Just keep going like you have been and you've got a real winner!

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amazonx November 3 2008, 02:44:33 UTC
You gave me some great ideas, thank you! I had a few good ones.

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