If Forever Comes

[mandy_croyance]

This is probably the most self-conscious I've ever been about a fic. I originally wrote this in response to the April Contest at

Comments

[itsallhushhush]

Wow. That was beautiful, and I agree with the others that it was one if the best fics I've read in a long, long time. I actually don't remember reading anything by you before, but I'm sure I have.

I really love how you went back and forth with the scenes. It's really an interesting way of telling a story because it keeps the reader thinking "Well how did this happen?", you know, keeps them interested.

I really loved the relationship you have formed between them. I think that is one thing about fics with Spencer/Ryan, because they have been friends since childhood and you really need to establish this 'old school friends' kind of relationship. I think you pulled it off rather perfectly.

I don't know what else to say, but this was just really beautiful. Your writing is just amazing and it makes me want to give up on writing because I don't think I'll ever be able to put words together this well. I'm jealous at your ability for sure.

Anyway, sorry for the book sized comment. I just think you deserve it!

[mandy_croyance]

Wow. Thank you. Those are some pretty serious compliments.

I really wasn't sure if the unusual ordering of the scenes would work out. I was so afraid that people would get lost and confused. I'm glad you thought it added to the story, because the suspense was my entire intention there.

I'm mostly a Ryden fan myself, tbh, but I'm a sucker for a good Ryan/Spencer for just that reason: their deep friendship. A history like that brings a lot to a relationship and can really add another fascinating dimension to a fic if it's done right. I hope I at least managed something close.

Thank you for the book. I enjoy books. There's nothing more rewarding as an author than a long and detailed comment (except maybe good concrit, but I'm totally not picky). I'm glad to know you liked this piece so much. I really write for the enjoyment of the readers, not myself.

[itsallhushhush]

Well you are very much welcome! It was beautiful, and you deserve every comment, big or small!

[self_sustaining]

This was absolutely brilliant. Lovely. Everything.

[mandy_croyance]

Thank you. I am a fan of your work too :)

[self_sustaining]

Aw, thank you. That means a lot, because this is probably one of the best fics I've ever read.

[consenting]

Wow. Amazing. This has got to be one of the best patd fics I've read in, like, forever.

[mandy_croyance]

Well, I'm glad that you said "like forever" because forever is a helluva long time and that kind of compliment would be so far beyond me it's not even funny :P

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed my work.

[mingsunni]

Whoa, shit, this was amazing! I had almost forgotten what good slash looked like, but omg, this was so much better. You're making me want to write again real bad. I loved it, everything. You shouldn't be so self-conscience about your writing cause it always turns out amazing.

[mandy_croyance]

Hehe. Thanks, bb. And it's not that I'm self-conscious about my writing, because I'm not really. I know I don't completely suck, lol. It was just that this piece is very different from anything I've attempted in the past and I was more or less worried that people wouldn't be able to follow the out of order scenes. I'm so glad that doesn't seem to be the case.

And write! Do it. You have to. There's just so much crap being put out right now that we really need all the talented authors we can get.

[sweetrecovery]

I found this through we_are_cities. What gorgeous writing. There's no reason to be self-conscious about it.

[mandy_croyance]

I'm pretty sure I'm in love with that community. It's such an oasis. A bastion of good fic and beautiful prompts in a world filled with so much garbage and ugliness.

I'm glad you liked my piece. I was worried it would be hard to follow and am ridiculously relieved that that doesn't seem to be the case. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment :)