Hello World!

[just_dani_]

Well, I've just finished a very rudimentary journal...or I suppose I should say, begun one. As I am viewing The Blue Carbuncle at present, I shall finish tweaking this at some later (though not too late) time.

Goodbye for now!

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[just_dani_]

Aye, that it is, that it is! :)

Well, I believe I clicked on 'manage journal', and when it asks if you want to use the old system or the new, I clicked on 'new'. after that, there are a lot more options for tweaking the page. If you move down until you get to the heading 'change individual settings', and click on 'edit customizations', there will be a page with different tabs; one of these is called 'presentations', and after you go here, if you move down to where it says 'page background image URL' you can enter in the address of the image you want.

My, that did sound like a bit, huh? If you need more help, I will be glad to assist step-by-step! :)

\o/

[devereux1880]

Hurrah! Thankyou. I love new ways to squeeze a bit more Sherlock onto my page.

Whay kind of stuff do you write BTW?

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[just_dani_]

You are tremendously welcome!

I write fanfiction mostly, covering a plethora of different fandoms. I'm also working on an original sci-fi novel, and some smaller works to either self-publish or sub to Analog. I do a lot of angst and romance, with sci-fi being at the heart of my work.

Right now though, I'm working on a SH pastiche. It's slow-going, because I really want to get it right, and even after it meets with my own approval, I don't know whether it will see the light of day or not. But it's lots of fun to write! :)

Thinks ::New ways to squeeze Sherlock...hmm...:: ;p

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[devereux1880]

Ah indeed, squeezin' on Sherlock. I've still got to go and get my picture taken with the statue in London.

I've just realised that it's 2am, I'm meant to be trying not to be a night bird anymore, but I'm wide awake and drinking black coffee. Hmmm.

The pastiche sounds exciting. I'm doing one myself and the worst aspect for me is the plot. I personally think I've got a good yarn but my nearest and fearless *cough* dearest keep picking holes in it. bah.

So you're imitating A.C.D?
Something that came to me the other day was that although Holmes' motivations are fairly clear; cases to exercise mental powers in the main part, what is Watson's motivation?
Do you think he gets involved in Holmes' cases out of boredom or interest? And then he runs off to be married (bad Watson). I guess that although I like Watson, at times he comes off as a bit fuctional.

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[just_dani_]

I do think that Watson is a bit functional; an excuse to explain the events, and to show the more human side of his friend. I really do like him though; he of the hopelessly good heart and undying knack for seeing the best in people. It seems to me that his involvement in the cases is perhaps equally for interest (by now one would think he'd be used to Holmes' mental prowess, and yet he is always amazed), as well as to keep watch over Holmes (make sure he eats, gets ample rest, and stays away from that seven-percent solution).

I'm looking forward to that SH story of yours, with or without the holes, lol!

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[devereux1880]

Yeah I'm meant to be definately, DEFINATELY, finsihing it today, , , however I don't know how much this wine is helping.

I want a life again dammit!

Quick Question, showing my ignorance here, but what does 'pre-med' mean? With reff to your bio.

[just_dani_]

Finishing it...really-really? ::crosses fingers:: I certainly hope to see it!

Pre-med means that I'm taking all the courses (hopefully) needed to get me into medical school. My aim is to become a neurosurgeon.

[devereux1880]

Alas my financial gubbins online took up all blasted day, leaving me no time to write something to actually earn any money to put in said stupid account, bah.

neurosurgery, *awe* fantastic, do you take advance bookings? hehe, I'll be a guinea pig if you like, can't get any worse hehe.

[just_dani_]

Just sign on the dotted line, though I can take no responsibilities should anything go amiss...::insert maniacal laugh here::

;p