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Reviewer: loyalpyt Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 12, 2015 10:15 am Title: The C Word

I know how feel about it. I just lost my great uncle to brain cancer a few days ago. God will take care of her. Tell her to keep pounding and be fearless.

Reviewer: Gabby7 Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 12, 2015 06:03 am Title: The Writer In Me; The Writer In You

Lol, 😒 I can't laugh...you should see the stuff I used to write. I had a little notebook I used to write in and every night my sister and I used to write for 10 minutes or so in our notebooks then swap stories and read it before bed..lol. Now that I think about it, it's sounds so corny now...lol. But we had fun doing it. It was how we dealt with what we were going through at the time. That's all that mattered to us. We were 12/13 then. And I remember I used to hide my notebook somewhere in my room while we were away at school and my dad would go in our room and somehow he found the notebook one day and started asking questions. I was so mad at him 😂  I still have that habit of writing in my notebook and leave it laying around. 

I don't have any of those notebooks I had from back then. I can only assume they've been thrown away since our room was turned into a guest room once we moved out. 

 

Reviewer: Lorry Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 12, 2015 04:39 am Title: The Writer In Me; The Writer In You

aww your writing is so cute alot better than my writing when i was a teen, i used to love writing stories and poems..i even had a boook i put all my ideas in.. so much in my teens, i even considered wanting to be a writer...i used to fill pages in small notebooks i got from my school.

but i got discouraged from my mother so i stopped writing.. such I just wish i hadn't lost them all now so  i could actually go back and attempt to read em. i do have a few i have found luckily xD

i did find an old one about a girl being bullied and she had an older brother, with her two best friends oh gosh i look back it and im sorta of cringing not bothering to go looking through it.. with the story i have in mind to hopefully well post here one day...

Reviewer: KOP77 Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 12, 2015 01:09 am Title: The C Word

I'm going to start with saying that I'm sorry for what you're going through. I can honestly relate because from around 2007 to realistically late last year/early this year, my family members were hit with many illnesses. It started with my grandmother, whom I called 'mom' since the day I could talk, had a brain aneurysm. She was only given a 5% chance of surviving the actual surgery. After the surgery she had no memory, could not speak, could not walk, could not eat, nothing. Also, soon after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and went through a series of chemo therapy and radiation. I remember being outside of her bedroom, and at the time I was just a little girl and I could not for the life of me understand why I could not see or touch her. My grandmother/mom at the time was the closest person in my life and to see her go from this strong, hardworking woman, to this constant fatigue and ill shell of a person was heart wrenching. It took her three long and grueling years but now she is much better and all she has lost from the process of it all is the ability to speak English and work a computer. After with grandmother my grandfather, whom I've also called dad since the day I could speak, suffered 2 strokes and a heart attack and was also diagnosed with diabetes and prostate cancer. That was very tough as well and he's still dealing with illnesses but he's very strong and doing a lot better as well.

Then, I want to say about two years after, my 3-4 month baby sister was diagnosed with biliarry atresia and was in need of a liver transplant. With my grandparents I was still young and couldn't really grasp what was going on and wasn't really involved. But with my baby sister I was completely involved and was the first person whom the doctors gave the news too and had to translate the news to my grandmother who was at the time in the process of adopting my siblings and I. I spent every night in the hospital talking to the nurses, doctors, translating to my grandmother. Everything she went through, from blood work, biopsies, surgeries, everything, I witnessed and I felt completely and utterly helpless because at that point there was nothing we could do but wait. Wait to either watch this innocent child die or for a doner to show up. At the time I was mad at everyone: the world, my birth mother, God, and myself. I cried and cried. I woke up crying and went to sleep crying. Eventually, when my sister was around 9 months old we did receive a call that they had found a liver and she went through a long 12 hour surgery. But we weren't out of the woods yet and she experienced many complications and went through 7-9 surgies through a time period of two weeks. Again I felt hopeless and at the time I was still in school, but I remember everyday riding the bus from practice to the hospital everyday, and on the weekend and holidays spending the nights there. Up until, like I said late last year and early this year, she has been in out of the hospital with life threatening complications. But now she is a happy 4 year old little girl, with a bundle of energy and a very sassy attitude. 

I tell you these stories because I'm a firm believer in God and a firm believer that he is still a God of miracles. How could I not when three of them live in the exact same house as me? Their were many times through all situations were we were told that my grandparents and little sister would not make it. I rember a doctor telling my grandmother and I that my baby sis would be lucky to see her second birthday. But in my family we're strong believers that ghe doctors are not the ones with the final word.

Through out these entire ordeals my family and I were on our hands and knees praying, begging that God heal my grandparents and little sister. For them to go through what they went through and still be alive and give their testimonies is nothing short of a miracle. I say this because I believe with faith in God and your's and your family's support and prayers, your mother can also be healed and be another one of Gods testaments. Don't give up hope and most importantly don't lose faith. I know we may not know each other but I just want to say that I love you and I am here for you, because even though my family members have been healed it still was a very tough time for us all, and I won't lie and say that I didn't have my moments of doubts, because I did. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and if you ever need someone to rant or talk to, I'm here for you.

Again, I love you and I wish nothing for the best. May God Bless you and your family.  

 

Reviewer: Redone Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 11, 2015 09:12 pm Title: The Writer In Me; The Writer In You

Damnit. Your handwriting is better than mine.



Author's Response:

What, at 11/12?? lol. Do you have doctor's handwriting? Hahaha

Reviewer: mjlifemate58 Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Sep 04, 2015 10:31 pm Title: The MJFiction Community

I read and review new stories on this site old and new. I love talking and meeting new fans each time I come 2 visit. I love 2 leave encouraging messages 4 ppl who r going thru whatever in their life. I just feel better as a Person if I know I have changed a  person with something encouraging 2 say 2 them. Everyone needs love and I feel that love is important 2 give whether it's thru words or actions that what I feel I bring 2 this community. I love this website and each time I leave I'm a changed person and hope that each and every person who reads my stories enjoys reading them and hope they are also a better person afterwards...God bless u all and keep u!! 



Author's Response:

Hi love, 

you are certainly encouraging :) i've seen you about the traps leaving lovely messages for other users. xxx

Reviewer: TutThreeSevens Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 07:38 pm Title: The MJFiction Community

1)I'm not sure exactly that my presence makes any impact but I would say I contribute my energy and love for reading and writing to the site. I enjoy it very much. 

2)I write and read stories. I like you, believe that the energy has to be reciprocated. I try my best to review writers that read and review my stories. I've found quite a few that I like a great deal. It's not a requirement as I also review stories of other writers who do not read my stories. If I find a story I like I engage the author in conversation. 

3)I have an insane sense of humor that most might not get and I like it when I can joke openly with fellow members. It grows a bond that can extend beyond this site.  I know a few of my readers personally as in I've met them in real life so I know the power of friendships that can be made through mutual love for Michael. 

4) I do read along with my fav stories but I also read new ones when the pop up and pique my interest. 

5) I like to be encouraging to my fellow writers. If I notice mistakes that have been made or if I know information that I can share, I do. I do try to answer the questions asked or give my honest opinion of how I feel about the characters actions or scenarios. When I read I get very involved. Lol. Especially when the story pulls me in. Permit me to kiss a little ass and say your stories have me!!! Lol. 

What I do find disheartening tho is when writers ask for feed back and when they get it they don't acknowledge it. Even a quick thanks or something would do well to let the person who took the time to review know it's appreciated you know? I try to reply to every review even if it takes me some time to do it. 

I do appreciate everyone who reads my stories even the silent readers. 



Author's Response:

Yeah, a lot of the stories that I read are not ones where the author reviews mine in return -- but if someone reviews my stories, I do tend to take an interest in what they do as well. As I said, you get out of it what you put in to it. 

Thats awesome that youve met a few of your readers personally. I've never met anyone who reads my stories personally -- except once when I was in England, I met one girl who left the coolest, loveliest reviews... she was awesome and it turns out we are now great friends despite the seas that part us! I got to know RedOne through my stories and stuff on MJJE, we do voice chats and stuff or talk usually at least once a day -- I think thats pretty cool :) 

I'd like to make more friends that way... I know Michael loved the closeness of his fans. It is definitely one thing I miss about his life... I, no shit, met every single one of my closest friends through being a fan of his. 

Reviewer: Redone Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 07:08 pm Title: C'est moi

Yeah, when someone says "give me positive feedback", I have no desire to give any feedback. Sorrynotsorry. I love encouraging people, but that goes too far.



Author's Response:

#kissmyasspls haha

Reviewer: Gabby7 Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 06:56 pm Title: The MJFiction Community

1- I like to contribute by engaging in conversation with those who just need advice or just want someone to listen to them. Though I have not been on as much as I was before, I try coming on every once in a while and giving advice to those who are dealing with things. 

2- I write and read. Although it may not be as often, I try reading when I can. 

3- I don't know as many as I'd like to, but so far everyone seems pretty cool. 

4- No, not just my favorite stories, I try to give everyone's story a chance. 

5- I'm guilty of both. Once, I tried to give a constructive review just to help this person out and she and told me she didn't want any help but asked if I would continue to review and read her story...lol. I don't try to be hard on any reviews, just enough to say I'm reading and maybe to point some things out that could help them. 



Author's Response:

Yeah, I had someone completely rip me apart for leaving what I felt was thoughtful constructive comments lol! I felt so awful and hurt by it that I decided never to comment on that person's story again. I was only trying to help especially considering the person had complained that she felt her writing was bad and for that reason no one was reading. 

Sheesh!

I like your answer for #1. I hope people see me like that too. 

Reviewer: brandyandMJ Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 05:26 pm Title: The MJFiction Community

How do you contribute to this website?

Honestly, I write, read and review stories. That's my contribution to the site. I do find myself getting behind on reviews sometimes and it's mostly because of school. Then by the time I have the time to read I'm like 10+ chapters behind, but I try to post a review telling them that they haven't lost me as a reader.

Do you just write stories and not read others?

I always try to read other people stories. I agree with what you said writers can't complain about not getting readers/reviews if they don't read and review stories themselves.

Have you gotten to know any other members from this website?

I used to talk to Fenderjazzkid, Redone, and DanieWitesLove through email back to back but now it's kind of off and on. But those three have helped me dearly in improving my writing, so I thank them ;D

Do you just read along with your favourite stories?

Realized what you were asking in this question. If I'm reading I'll review unless I'm trying to catch up and I'm reading it while at school then I'll review every one or two chapters to save a little time. Other than that, I'll review.

When you review stories, do you really like to be somewhat critical, or do you simply want to let the writer know you are reading?

I feel like I have no room to be critical because I'm not that advanced in writing myself. So I just like to leave reviews saying how I felt about the chapter, my predictions, or my reactions. If I'm catching up on a story my reviews can be short and to the point but once I'm caught up they get longer as the author updates.

 

Oh and I don't know why but when I'm reading a story and I leave a review I freaking love when the Author replies and I'll check up on it just to see if they did. It's weird, I know. 



Author's Response:

1. I have that issue too. I actually read stories sometimes while I'm sitting in the car before work, or if I'm out in the car after work and need a five minute breather. Sometimes I read on my phone late when my partner is asleep or during my lunch break, etc. In that case, I dont leave reviews that are very long because I find it annoying to use my phone to do that, but when I remember I will do that later. 

2. Same. I totally hate when people whine and complain about no one reading or reviewing their stories, but if you look at their member info, they've never read another fan's story, or theyve totally spammed the shit out of ever story they can find, pretending theyve actually thoroughly, read, reviewed and enjoyed it. 

3. I don't know anyone really away from this site, but I know RedOne from MjjE and have gotten to know some users through journals or just reviewing back and forth. WonderfulTonight is also one of my fav users. 

5. You don't have to be a world class writer to know what sucks and what doesnt suck. Some people aren't great at putting words togehter (that classification is not you btw, at 16 (or 17?) your fictions are wonderful!), but they know how to understand, read and enjoy writings, therefore their opinions are totally valid. 

Also, I feel the same! When people don't respond to my reviews, it kind of discourages me from leaving more, tbh. In the past I was a bit of a shit about it, not replying to each review or comment (when I posted on forums), but I try to make a much better effort, because to simply say that I appreciate someones time in leaving a comment goes a long way. 

:)

Reviewer: Redone Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 05:17 pm Title: The MJFiction Community

You don't chat with me enough during those treks.

1. Umm. I try to write reviews that show I attend to the details authors take the time to include. I hope that that conveys the appreciation I feel and how engaged I am with the story. Sometimes I read after and realize I sound a bit like an ass. I also have spent far too much time trying to limit the duplicate accounts. Hint: People, stop. If they do, then I can get back to writing the advice thread and reviewing more :D Plus my reviews would be less terse.

2. does not apply. I feel discriminated against.

3. Umm yeah.

4. I comment when I read. Rarely do I not comment on what I read, and in the cases that I have, it's usually with a reason in mind.This is your journal thingamajig, so I'll leave it at that.

5. Both. Constructive feedback can sometimes be hard to take; I also think it's the best way for a writer to grow. I always show my writings to at least one person so that I can get feedback. Being stagnant and becoming stale is not something I strive for. When a writer seems especially insecure or I don't think they can even tolerate something subtle, I resort to short inane comments. I prefer not to do those, though. I do love highlighting something in particular that I appreciated in the chapter.

 



Author's Response:

I think as we discussed, its frustrating when writers get butt-hurt about the reviews we leave. I try not to leave anything that is not constructive unless I find the story to be hugely offensive -- in which case, I can be a total bitch without apology lol. (Such as Michael going out and raping people and referring to an arse hole as a 'love tunnel' or something as theyre being raped). 

I try to leave the reviews that I'd like people to write for me. If I have seriously lacked in grammar or if something has felt like its been rushed, I want people to tell me. Its easy to get caught up in a writing session and not read back properly or to not look at it objectively to determine how someone else may perceive the chapter or whatever. I think thats why I've always thought you were a great reviewer. You can love the story and the author but still be helpful along the way. 

I dont like it when writers DEMAND positive reviews. What's the point? I'm not going to blow smoke up someones arse. 

 

 

Reviewer: Lorry Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2015 08:39 am Title: The MJFiction Community

I get what you mean in comments I never used to comment at all, just a silent reader but since I become a member I have found some amazing stories which made me want to comment on my fav parts etc.  I want to put up my own story soon, just my grammer is my issue or if anyone will read lol.



Author's Response:

Lorry, you can always use a grammar check on your word program, or ask someone to overlook your story when you decide to post :)

Sometimes I get RedOne or someone else to proof read my chapters before I post them because sometimes we overlook typos. You could ask one of the friends youve made here to help do the same. :)

Reviewer: mjlifemate58 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: Aug 28, 2015 10:23 pm Title: C'est moi

I just read ur blog and My heart goes out 2 u honey. I'm here 2 tell u god is an awesome god and he is a merciful God. I just recently had brain surgery 4 the 2nd time in the same year and god is good. I'm here 2 also tell u god will not put more on u than u can bear sweetheart and u can deal with what ur going thru. 😀😊 have faith and keep ur head up...u can make it and u will make it.



Author's Response:

Hi sweetheart,

Thanks for the lovely message. 

A lot of people tell us that God only gives us what we can handle, but it feels like thats in some way saying that God thinks we should have to deal with cancer. When, really, God is a loving God, not someone who is in control of doling out such an aggressive, awful illness like cancer. I prefer to think it is more a case of a way of the world than something God is in charge of. 

Im hoping your brain surgery went well, all the best with it :)

x

 

Reviewer: Gabby7 Signed [Report This]
Date: Aug 23, 2015 08:54 pm Title: The C Word

You know I know exactly how you feel in this situation. And no, the hugs and I'm sorry doesn't make it better.  I was just like you.  At some point, I blamed myself for not being a better daughter because for a long time, we did not know she was sick and when we did find out, I was mad at myself for not being considerate and not realizing that she was sick and in pain. Sometimes I still blame myself, but I have to remember that I was only a kid, I couldn't do nothing other than being there for her. That's what your mom needs. She's going to need you to be strong too and just let her know that you're with her every step of the way. I know it's hard, but I pray that God gives you strength to continue to be strong for your mother. Continue to cry and pray and just let it all out. 

 

Sending up a prayer of comfort and healing for you and your mom...everything's going to be ok. 



Author's Response:

Thanks Gabby, I know you totally understand. I know you've been there and I hate that you had to lose your Mom. Its not fair, especially because you were just a child. 

My Mum and I are both the kinds of people that build walls around ourselves and play the "im just fine" game. When I originally got the news of her current diagnosis, I reacted in a way that was totally unlike me; I'm usually calm and logical but.... I wasn't that day and I broke down probably the worst that I can remember to date. In her bad news, she had to console me and I don't want to do that to her again. So right now I think we are both just playing a game trying to protect each other.... 

Ugh. 

Life can be incredibly unfair. 

<3

Reviewer: brandyandMJ Signed [Report This]
Date: Aug 23, 2015 07:33 pm Title: The C Word

I'm so sorry about what you're going through and I'll most definitely keep you and your mother in my prayers at night even though you don't know me. And I don't really know an ounce of what you and your mother are feeling right now but I hope that you two make it through it and that you guys find the strength. 

I lost my mom when I was 5 so I know that feeling pretty well and I wouldn't wish that sort of pain on my worst enemy. 

I do hope that your mom makes it out and comes out stronger than ever. I'm not sure of your religion but God knows what he's doing and he wouldn't put anything more on you than what he knows you can handle. You seem like a strong woman so you have to fight through it. Don't even think of the negatives that can happen, think if the good times that you guys have shared and the memories you'll always hold and just continue to be there like you have been. 

I wish you and your mother the best though, and you guys will remain in my prayers. 



Author's Response:

Thanks Brandy, that actually means a lot to me. I believe in the power of prayer and I do belong to a religion (am mostly practicing Catholic). I do try to take it all day by day or week by week, but for some reason, I'm just really struggling this past fortnight. 

Also, I'm so sorry about your Mom too. I can't imagine what it would be like to be without a parent. It isn't fair... 

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