Just a little note from me

[petuniagirl]

Happy holidays, everyone!  Just a little heads up that I'm going to try to post another chapter of My Stardust Melody this month.  With the busyness of the season, it's hard to find time to write--not to mention that it's hard for my betas to find time to beta, too.  So...if there's a bit of  lag, I apologize

Comments

[traciamc]

I am SO freakin' behind on everyone's fic! RL has been so crazy for me as well. I helped moderate the Big Bang, and I think I've been able to read 4 of them (and 2 only because I beta'd them).

Like you, my love of LuRe took me by surprise. I had been watching ATWT my whole life. I liked Luke, but hated Noah, and when ESS came on the scene, all of a sudden, I was smitten. I have no idea what it was or how it happened, but that was my first introduction to a fandom, and it will probably be my one and only.

One fic I do keep up with is yours. I almost walked away, for the reasons you mentioned earlier, but I love your writing and I know that there will be a HEA for the boys. That has what has kept me reading. And honestly? Reid may be a little harsh, but that is his character. The wonderful thing about Reid is that he is soft on the inside but very hard on the outside. That's what made Luke's and Reid's relationship so wonderful to watch. To see Reid soften the more he got to know Luke and fall in love with him...it's why I fell in love with them!

I will anxiously await your new chapter. Merry Christmas!

[petuniagirl]

Hmmm, it actually makes me feel a bit better that you haven't had time to read all the BB fics either. :) When I started in this fandom, I read EVERYTHING. And I commented on most of them. But now, and really for the past year, I just haven't been able to make the time commitment, even though there are fewer and fewer stories being published.

I'd watched ATWT for most of my life, too. I fondly remember the days when Damian was good and starting his romance with Lily. I can't say I ever cared for Luke that much one way or the other, and I did not like Noah at all. The Ameera storyline pretty much sealed the deal for me. And then came Reid... I was highly concerned that he was meant for Katie, an idea I hated as I was still angry that Brad had died. But after a few episodes, I loved Dr. Oliver. Once he mouthed off to the judge in court, I think I was hooked. And then he managed to make me enjoy Luke's presence on screen, something I'd rarely done before. I squealed like a little girl at their first kiss. Then after it was over, I think I found myself looking for news about the actors and stumbled into the world of fanfic.

I'm glad you stuck with this story! When I started, I didn't anticipate how angsty it would be, but when lemondrop suggested that the final argument scene involve Reid pulling out his wallet and throwing money at Luke, I couldn't resist. I was powerless in the face of such soapiness, lol. I knew, however, it meant there would be major repercussions for the guys and that Reid's background would have to be pretty darn dark for his actions to be palatable. To let Reid say whatever he wanted with easy forgiveness from Luke seemed too much like the Nuke relationship. Bleh. So...I've embraced the darkness (and am really looking forward to writing some happy chapters).

At least it gets better from here. Reid is going to help Luke get through some of his issues with Damian, and I have some fun chapters planned for the guys once the romance starts to heat up again. I don't even think it will take that long for the guys to admit they're still attracted to each other.

Merry Christmas, Traci!