UberSmut (Updated 6/04/06) - COMPLETE

[caz]

Hi Sally. I haven't given much feedback to your story but I have been reading it avidly.

I loved reading about Willow and Tara's antics while beta-testing the fics. But the one that struck me the most was the chapter about the vibrating eggs - I don't think I have ever read something so tender and loving. I was sighing for hours after reading this!

Here's hoping that we don't have to wait too long for your next masterpiece.

Caz

[justin]

I'm sad to see this story end but that certainly was a great ending to the story.

"Sometimes Xander and I kind of 'beta-test' the smut in fics. To keep things fresh. So now we have a whole lot of new material! You two should give it a try sometime." Anya grinned and leaned back.

It seems Willow and Tara aren't as innocent as she thinks they are.

Never-Everland
by SimplerSpoken

That was a great play on Neverland, I just hope they don't take so long to get together in the real story.

All of the story snippets were really good. Like I said this was a great way to finish off the story.

so how long till ubercon 2006?

[spells42]

Sally
I'm sorry to see the end of this. I'm guilty of not leaving feedback for each update, I'm afraid, but I want you to know that whenever I saw one it made my day.

You've given us an intimate and humorous view of W&T's daily lives and relationship which was very entertaining and clever. You are so very clever. When I look at the range of fics you've written I'm simultaneously envious and admiring... mostly admiring. I get so much fun out of reading your fics. I hope the universe (and Willow and Tara) continues to inspire you to gift us these escapes into your imagination.

Thanks
Anne

[Lonewolf22]

SallyMcFine: Great finish to a great fic, I'm really bummed that this fic is over I was just starting to get used to reading it. I really enjoyed reading all the Xena fics, they were great, my favorites were the one where Xena has Gabrielle blindfolded and Closer and Far Away. I really hope that we get another fic from you real soon.

Lonewolf22

[Artemis]

Aww... sniffle. I'm always sad when a story ends, especially one where, every week, give or take, I've been coming by to find a new update full of Willow and Tara being in love and loving it. That's the feeling I'm taking away from this fic: love is fun.

As for sequels, I like the ideas you mentioned a little way back - something based on UberUberfic would be cute, have Willow and Tara writing a story about Xena and Gabrielle as fanfic writers posting on a Janeway/Seven board (The Captain, The Borg, and the Very Form-Fitting Wardrobe). And they're writing a Carter/Fraiser fanfic. It never ends! But seriously, after the snippet here, I think a story centering on Faith would be pretty interesting - there's clearly a lot going on inside her, no pun intended, and if it could be done in such a way that Willow and Tara are involved (cuz this is a W/T board, after all), I'd really like to see that story. Plus, wouldn't it be neat to see the Pens page with 'UberSlut' as one of the stories?

I don't know if this was intentional or not, but I found that the snippets formed a kind of meta-narrative of their own (probably not intentional, as I'm grasping at straws with a couple of them) - you start with Gabby getting entangled with Xena, then being absent and Xena realising she misses her and going to find her, then the two of them crossing the distance between them, Gabby probing to find out what kind of relationship Xena wants, miscommunications and frustrations of being cooped up together unexpectedly, Gabby then finding that Xena's just what she was hungering for even though she didn't really know it at the time, Xena baring her soul to Gabby, the two of them having fun together, experimenting with new things, Gabby falling for (on) Xena, Xena hoping for someone that's perfect for her, a stranger helping her realise that they're made for each other, pondering spending long lives together, dressing up, taking an interest in their physical wellbeing, being domestic in the kitchen, working out together, having children, travelling, celebrating holidays, and finally realising that yes they've hit the bullseye with each other. Okay, a lot of those were a stretch...

So, time to play the My Favourite Snippet game: well, I love the moment you picked from Space 1999 (I was wondering if it might be Gabby's dream, but you knew better and got the one with Xena in all her Psychon glory, yum). The USS Sappho was an interesting premise, I've always liked seeing the Captain/crew issue come up, when it does, plus, Captain Xena Pumping Iron was cute, it's nice to know that some things never change, and as I said before, I liked Atonement for precisely the opposite reason, the hint that some things do change. In the end, I think it comes down to Closer and Far Away, because I love the closing of distance idea (you may remember 'Together' from one of Car's challenges), and Never-Everland, both for the awesome affectionate parody, and (even if it would be possibly fatal levels of ongoing tease) the idea that Neverland could go on for fifty years. I worked it out, based on the current 43 chapters having covered a couple of weeks, or so - that means approximately 50,000 chapters of EasierSaid goodness! See, when you look at it that way, it's tempting...

In conclusion, UberSmut was a very different story to UberCon '05, a kind of anthology of love, as opposed to the earlier romantic comedy-of-errors, and it's been really satisfying to have that evolution in storytelling. If this were Hollywood, the sequel would just have been Willow and Tara at the next UberCon and getting confused and somehow messed with by Faith again. So yay for you, and progress!

The beginning was fun, too - I didn't miss Willow and Tara somewhat gingerly sitting down, but I'm a bit surprised that Anya did, as it does kind of confirm a rule of hotness you'd think she's have heard of - it's always the shy ones (Though I'm sure non-shy Anya makes up for it with an A for effort.)

[inlerf]

a-tothe-mazing! the myriad settings in the fanfics in one single story, creative! and of course all those lines you used that had me laugh out loud, i can't even begin to quote and gush how funny/much i adore them. in all, !!

and wow, Artemis, for the observation (linkage).

[taralicious]

Sally,
Fuck me but that melange of Gabrielle/Xena fanfic honoring Anya's achievements in smut on the Warrior Board was a transcendant experience for which life is forever changed afterwards.
I shall never look at the cult of mediocrity we call reality the same way again after having had it be colored by the multi-hued brush of Uber Smut.
What better way to go out with this tale than the cryptic allusions to tales well told from the Kitten Board and the respective purveyors of Kitten Smut and their mirror counterparts in the land of Warrior smut.

Xena Hood and Maid Gabrielle-
I have always held that the 1939 film version with Errol Flynn and olivia Dehavilland was my favorite adaptation of this timeless legend but the mediaeval magery which flows out of this tale of Normans and Saxons, rich and poor, makes my arrow quiver.

Closer and Far Away-
Now this is what I call phone sex! It is a very freethinking use of the medium becoming the message as not only is the phone the instrument by which the message is delivered but it is also the instrument which helps convey the message and bring much needed release to our heroines.

Guidance-
Xena and Gabrielle at a girl's school and horse academy makes me all giddy at the thought of them in tight jodphurs and thigh length boots and those riding crops having a catfight in the mud and the mud getting into those enticing cracks.

Hot and Spicy Delivery, Deliveries in the Rear, and Leaky Pipes-
All three of these stories illustrate what can happen whe the cosmic forces in in the prope alignment and the forces of order smile and take pity upon us poor mortals by allowing us to have an on the job experience quite like the ones depicted here.

the Goddess smile upon you Sally and may you return to bring us more tals of Uber Smut real soon.
As they say in Hazzard County, y'all come back now.

[FineyMcFine]

It's a little odd to be leaving feedback in my own thread, but it's also very meta and I like it. There were 3 guest writers in Chapter 10 and I couldn't let this pass without giving them some props.

gooberkork
Closer and Far Away

Many thanks for providing the first smutty submission written in full! I really liked this - it was so vivid. I felt like I was there, having phone sex myself - okay, that sounds weird, but I mean it seriously - it was tangible. And the language they used with each other was so intimate and tender. It was just beautiful. It really says it all that Xena took the phone to bed with her, hoping Gabrielle would call.

Corey Cook
Space: 1999 - Love and War

Note to everyone - the full-length story is posted here, you should read it because WOW. I hadn't known anything about Space 1999 before your story, Corey, but you did such a fine job with exposition - and exposition in the context of the story, too, in getting to know Gabrielle - that it was easy to catch on. Reminds me a bit of Battlestar Galactica, somewhat. Anyway, I was so taken with the tension you created around the unspoken attraction between Gabrielle and Xena, and the fun and trust they had during their sex. I loved it when Xena said the stripes were taboo, and then clarified to say naughty. That was lovely and fun and intimate. Yummy! (Hey, what's your handle on the Warrior Board - is it Diana???)

Mrs. McFine
Bullseye

Let me say first that I'm very proud of you for writing this - and it's AWESOME. Anytime you want to write something, I'll encourage you every step of the way, because you really have a way with words. I really felt like I was in Gabrielle's head during the story, experiencing her emotions right along with her, and seeing Xena from her perspective. It was almost like BEING Gabrielle. Congratulations, honey, and thank you so much for contributing to Chapter 10 and for making the entire story possible. I love you.

[FineyMcFine]

gooberkork

gooberkork, you're published indeed! And how - I hope you've read all the replies where many people have said the Closer and Far Away is their favorite of all the snippets! I hereby bestow upon you the title of Phone Sex Maven. Thanks for contributing!

Now, somebody get the smelling salts!

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watty

gooberkork is a little excitable, but she's awfully cute. I'll catch ya on the flip side (said the spatula to the pancake).

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CaptMurdock

Hey Captain, I don't know why I thought Star Trek would be your favorite genre. I guess I'm just unusually observant and sensitive. Or maybe psychic! Thanks for your nice comments; I'm really glad you've enjoyed UberSmut. And who WAS Trotsky's mother, anyway? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Dianneswillowtree

Thanks, Dianneswillowtree! That was very emoticonical. I'm glad you liked it.

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cooper

cooper, I'm flattered that you delurked! Heh, yes, the Never-Everland thing cracked me up as I wrote it. And I loooove Neverland, so there was no disrespect intended. I certainly think that EasierSaid will let the girls hook up before they live in a nursing home, though. Thanks cooper!

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SithLordWiccan

Indeed, if only Anya knew! I couldn't figure out in that part if I thought she was actually suggesting it or if she had an idea of what Willow and Tara had been up to and was needling them a bit.

Glad you liked the variety of smut! In the writing process, some of the ideas morphed into other things, and I decided not to do the mermaid thing since you're using it. Thanks Sith!

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WillowRulez

Yep, XA beta-test as well. I have to think that a few fanfic readers do the same…

Yeah, the soothing thing was kind of a cheap joke, but I couldn't resist. I'm glad you liked the fic spoofs! You caught the Charisma joke, too - congrats! I love the What's Cookin' thing, I totally wanted to do something where it used all of the Willow/Tara cliches. Thank you very much!


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Candleshoe

Hey Candleshoe, thank you so much! I have to say that you provided the inspiration for the idea for the last chapter - our discussion about an English boarding school fic was what gave me the idea. I liked the scenario but didn't think I would be tackling it anytime soon as a WT fic, but thought it would work well as a snippet in part of UberSmut. Guidance was the first snippet I wrote!

Mrs. McFine is VERY pleased to know that Bullseye is your favorite - she wrote that one all herself. I think she should try her hand at writing in addition to being the World's Best Beta, don't you?

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Grayson

Hey Grayson - yep, that's Faith's way of saying she's sort of sorry. I do wonder what's been going on with her these last few months. It seems she has experienced some personal growth, but I'm not sure what precipitated it or how it's played out. Maybe we'll find out later…

I agree, something about a British boarding school is hot. I'd be nervous about trying to write it myself, though, since I have no real idea of what it's like in that setting and I'd be afraid that it would be all cliches.

Ha, you caught the L Word skewerage! Bette and Tina drove me nuts too - I had to stop watching that show. Ugh. And thanks for your comments about Cordy and Andrew - they are who they are. Did you see the banners that Chris made for all the snippets, by the way?

Thanks so much!

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notl33t
Thank you so much! I had this idea for the finale for a while, and while it was an overwhelming thought to write 21 different scenes, it was so much fun. I cracked up when thinking of all the different things to write about, the hard part was to pare it down to just 21 ideas. Thank you - and also thanks for the great pun!

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caz

Hey caz - I'm glad you know you've been watching! It's so nice to hear that you thought the egg story was tender and loving. Even when using accessories, I think it's important to maintain a personal connection because they can tend to separate a person a bit from their partner, as it were. Thanks so much for letting me know you've been reading!

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justin

Thanks justin! Indeed - like I said to Sith, I'm not sure if Anya is on to them or if she's making an unintentional joke here. She's a sly one, but I dunno. But yes, Willow and Tara are definitely not as innocent as anyone probably thinks - especially after the last couple of months.

UberCon '06 - I'm not sure, to be honest. I don't know if I'm feeling it about writing another story set at a convention. I don't think I'm done with the Uberverse yet, though, and Chris' suggestion below about a story involving Faith is an interesting one. TBD. But I do have a different story about 1/3 written that I'm going to start posting maybe next week - it's different than this story in many ways and that will be nice for me, to be in a different space for a bit.

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spells42

Hey Anne - I'm so glad that the updates made your day, and glad to know that you were reading also! Thanks for saying I'm clever - I have had so much fun writing and being able to post stories here and hear what people have to say about them has truly been a gift, one that I am extremely grateful for. And you're a big part of that, since I know you're a reader and you've been very encouraging along the way.

Thank you very much!

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Lonewolf22

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked the finish! I wanted to end the fic with two chapters - going out with a big bang (heh) and with a little fanfic tribute of sorts. I'm glad you liked the blindfolded one, that was borne out of some discussion in the comments from chapter 3. Thank you so much for reading! I'll probably be posting a new story in about 4-5 days.

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Artemis

Hey Chris! I'm glad you're taking away a sense of fun about love from the story. Love is definitely fun, especially if it's with the right person. I've really appreciated your consistent feedback and your insightful comments. And can I just say that the banners you made for each snippet on Looking-glass were BRILLIANT?

Sequels - well, at first I was totally kidding because I'm in that space where I don't want to think very much about writing something new in this 'verse, but reading your suggestion about the story with Faith in it is intriguing. So that will marinate for a while and we'll see if something bubbles up. I am curious about what has caused the change in her that motivated her to write Atonement.

I don't think the meta-narrative thing was consciously intentional, but I think that readers find a lot in stories that the author didn't necessarily intend - but that they're still valid and even right on. Someone asked Robert Frost if he meant that poem about walking in the woods that are filling up with snow, miles to go before I sleep, if it was a death metaphor, because being buried by snow and then choosing not to go into the woods but to go home, miles to go etc. He said not intentionally but it was an interesting interpretation and maybe he had meant it subconsciously.

So the meta-narrative thing is interesting. The order, I'll confess, was random-ish and mostly in whatever order I thought of them or wrote them, which is ripe fodder for a subconscious motivator to be at work. I moved the guest writers around so they weren't back to back and put Mrs. McFine last since she's such a cutie.

And I've said it before but Space 1999 was BRILLIANT. I love how you weave a story. I had thought about Gabby's dream, but since Aphrodite was also involved I wasn't sure if it was KB-legal. One of the things I like most about Gina Dartt's Voyager fanfic is the exploration of the Captain/crew member relationship.

Closer and Far Away - ah, the wonderful gooberkork. And hee hee about Never-Everland. I love that story, I couldn't resist a little teasing though.

I'm pretty happy with how UberSmut is different than UberCon '05. Hollywood definitely isn't the best way to tell a story, I think. I did miss the intricacy of a plot that has a true conflict, but part of the reason I wanted to write this story is because I haven't had much smut-writing experience so I wanted to immerse myself and hopefully develop that side of fanfic-writing skills (because smut is fundamental - but I don't have to tell you that, do I? )

Yeah, the gingerly sitting down was a cheap joke. I wonder if Anya picked up on it, actually - she could have been ribbing them by suggesting it. But maybe not. She's inscrutable sometimes.

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inlerf

Thanks inlerf! I'm really glad to know that you laughed out loud, that's what I was going for with Chapter 10. That Artemis is a piece of work, eh? I hadn't thought about the linkage but I think he's on to something. I really appreciate your taking the time to let me know you liked it - thank you!

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taralicious

Blayne, your flowery and effusive compliments have made this Midwestern-native-transplanted-to-East-Coast girl blush. Indeed, holding a mirror, albeit an affectionate fun-house mirror, up to the kittenboard was one of the goals of UberSmut.

Mud getting into the girls' enticing cracks makes you giddy? Or is it the thought of a shared shower later removing the mud which gets you giddy? And I always wonder - would having a job experience like the ones described in Hot 'n Spicy, etc. really be fun, or just awkward? Guess it depends on the people involved. Heh.

Thank you very, very much, Blayne. You've been a consistent feedbacker and reader and it is much appreciated.

[Emms]

What a great ending, Sally! This story was so fun to read.

[Candleshoe]

Hey Candleshoe, thank you so much! I have to say that you provided the inspiration for the idea for the last chapter - our discussion about an English boarding school fic was what gave me the idea. I liked the scenario but didn't think I would be tackling it anytime soon as a WT fic, but thought it would work well as a snippet in part of UberSmut. Guidance was the first snippet I wrote!

I secretly hoped that I might have got your creative juices flowing with the boarding school thing. That sounded rude, but wasn't...much...

Mrs. McFine is VERY pleased to know that Bullseye is your favorite - she wrote that one all herself. I think she should try her hand at writing in addition to being the World's Best Beta, don't you?

Oh definitely! I loved it...

I wandered over to see Chris's banners too, and they are so good! Once again he gets a from me....

[JustSkipIt]

"Oh, good! My anal beads have finally arrived," said the blonde.

Gee, there’s a line we don’t see often in ff do we? Or at least not W/T ff.

Dreidel Tales
by JustEschewIt

I absolutely love it! Both that it’s mine and that you took Mrs Skipit’s idea. She was chuffed. Tee hee.

I love this fic so much. Not because it’s got smut (although that’s good) but because it’s such a fantastic thing to see a friend who is working to become a really excellent writer really succeeding at that. I mean throughout this fic, your writing skill has just blossomed and exploded (in a good way). I feel like you’ve created a really incredibly tight and well-planned fic here in which you totally carried through on all the promises of it and didn’t take any one point or part too far. In places, you don’t even do anything smutty but it feels that way because of the meta discussion.

Another thing I love about this fic, is the absolute love that every reader can feel between you and Mrs. McFine (hi and happy birthday Mrs.). I mean you have a partner who is your creating, thinking, planning, and even writing partner and that’s really incredible and wonderful. I think that readers can be impressed with W/T, X/G and the two of you as sort of love/partner role models and I really love that. Mrs – Bullseye is fantastic. I feel like the use of the first person and the present tense really heightens the emotion and I love that Sally chose to finish on that note.

Very very very well done.

[Knock yourself out]

I'm generally not that keen on smut so I ignored this fic for ages until I read Eat or Be Eaten and Give Me Some Sugar followed by Uber Con '05 and Candle. I then realised that Sally McFine was a fine writer so I gave this a go and it was fabulous. I just love your Tara and Willow, they are such lovely people.

My favourite line is "'Say it - vulllllva. Rolls off the tongue'" because to me it says, "it's smutty, it's funny, it's clever, it's Sally McFine".

I thought the final chapter was a work of genius (or several geniuses, it seems), in particular, the smell of Tara (I mean Gabrielle) "She inhaled the familiar scent of jasmine, honeysuckle, sandalwood, strawberries, peppermint, vanilla, a hint of patchouli, but mostly that sweet and spicy scent that was uniquely [Tara]" and, of course, Never-Everland by SimplerSpoken.

Thanks a lot!

[watty]

eeeep, I was too engrosssed at chasing after the cute but crazy gooberkork and flipping pancakes that I forgot about my fb.

It's completed! Congrats. What I admire about USmut is how the lovebirds sustained their love and "in tune-ness" throughout the fic, the smut wasn't dirty or in bad taste at all. I'm surprised someone like Anya hasn't sussed out how vixen-y they really are. Appearances aren't always accurate when it comes to sexual preferences.

Stories. Here goes.

Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down -- I'm reminded of Pedro Almodóvar's quirky film. The loosening of the scarf also reminds me of Please, am I right?

Xena Hood and Maid Gabrielle -- I expect one day I'll see a Robin Hood crossover, it's pretty perfect fodder for adapting to a fic.

Closer and Far Away -- thanks for your fb, I'll let the excitable one know. I thknk with the backstory for this snippet, there may be a possibility for a longer fic.

Star Trek: The U.S.S. Sappho -- you know, I never got into the whole Star Trek business, but since I joined the KB I've had so much Trek stuff thrown at me that I feel I'm being educated. Cute re: captain and ensign relationship.

Guidance -- love these girls' boarding school settings, always ripe for much naughtiness.

Gabrielle seemed surprised that her sally had worked

Hot N' Spicy Delivery -- oh my hot pizza dough! How clichéd. Snerk.

Space 1999 -- coming from the talented Corey Cook, I expect nothing less. So sweet.

The Dykes of Hazzard -- Snappy!!! I laughed so hard at this. Though a part of me expected it to be followed by another one of those mapquest things we did. Hee.

Deliveries in the Rear -- alright, this is so full of puns that I totally fell off my chair. Who said frolicking with the help is no fun?

Leaky Pipes -- see above re: fun with the help.

Xena the Vampire Slayer: Beginnings -- thank you, Aphrodite!

Atonement -- and again to the mighty Aphrodite.

Never-Everland -- wow, you even have the setting and tone right. I'm in awe. mmmmfairy lights.

What Not To Wear -- so typical of cordy_princess. But fun.

"Now are you two together, or separate?"

awwwwww.

Diagnosis: Love -- sigh. Doctor/Nurse. How much better than that can a little smutlover get?

What's Cookin? -- this is one of my favorites, love the banter, and the suggestion at the end. Bashful Gabby I like.

Pumping Iron -- something in common? I find it interesting that people can think of all sorts of settings for smut. Gym showers aren't that large or noise-proof you know.

Procreation Myth -- I think that "WedsPink" will get a kick out of this. Great turn of phrase.

Smutty Airlines -- snerk. we've had airport bathroom sex, we've had sex in a dark coach section, it's nice to know that the crew aren't left out.

Dreidel Tales -- definitely similarities, but who cares? If it's good, copy it.

Bullseye -- I hope you don't mind, Sally. You wrote the entire fic and here I am, adding my chorus of approval to Mrs McFine's writing. Bullseye was hands down my favorite, and I believe that's why you put it last, to give us a most memorable fic to end with. It's like the best dessert of an already rich and delicious meal, thank you to both of you.

Now, when will Mrs McFine start writing her own fic?
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[FineyMcFine]

Emms

Emms, thank you so much! I'm so glad you thought it was fun to read - it was very fun to write!

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Candleshoe

I secretly hoped that I might have got your creative juices flowing with the boarding school thing. That sounded rude, but wasn't...much...

Ha ha, don't be coy with me, Ms. Jodie Foster Lover! (Which is not the same thing as Jodie Foster's Lover - darn apostrophes.) I know exactly how you meant it.

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JustSkipIt

"Oh, good! My anal beads have finally arrived," said the blonde.
Gee, there’s a line we don’t see often in ff do we? Or at least not W/T ff.

Ha ha! There's actually a GREAT uber Xena/Gabrielle fic that's SO long and is unfinished called The Speed of the Beat of My Heart, which is totally awesome and involves much anal play, if anyone is interested in reading something like that. The Speed of the Beat of My Heart. That's probably the first time I've written "anal play" in a feedback reply.

So glad that Mrs. SkipIt is chuffed. It was a funny idea, and it saved me some writing. Heh.

Debra, thanks so much for your very very very nice words about my writing. I've been working at it, trying to improve through practice and stuff and it's gratifying to hear from one of my favorite fanfic writers that you think I'm improving. Thank you!

Mrs. McFine says thanks for the happy birthday wishes! Yes, I'm so so so glad that Mrs. McFine has ended up being the World's Best Beta. When I was first starting I asked her to proof things and we talked about beta-ing and what it's like a little bit, but it just started to flow so naturally between us in terms of her comments and feedback. She never lets something slide just because I'm sick of rewriting that particular scene, etc - she always tells me if something rings true and says it tactfully but also doesn't hold back just to save my feelings or vanity, and she has helped me so much to become a better writer. And yep, placing Bullseye at the end was deliberate, and the Mrs. says thank you very much for your comments about the snippet!

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Knock yourself out

Thanks so much for speaking up! I knew when I was writing UberCon '05 that the whole Xena fanfic premise would be a turnoff for some people, and that the initial chapters with the email/chat/message board business would be a bit of a roadblock for some folks, and then of course that something called UberSmut might also be a challenge/turnoff/whatever, but the muse wanted what she wanted, so thank you so much for taking the chance.

Hee! You picked up on the double entendre with vulvas rolling off the tongue, and also the whole scent thing. Hee hee - when I was writing UberCon I wrote that someone or other smelled like something and Mrs. McFine, my beta, said "Everyone always describes so and so like this, blah blah blah." And that stuck in my head and found new life in the What's Cookin? snippet. Thank you very much!

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watty

That gooberkork is sooooooooo cute! Were the pancakes funny-shaped, or round?

Thanks for the congrats on the completion! It was easier to complete the second story than the first, since I had done it once already. Those lovebirds - they've been together for 7 months, which is enough time to get comfortable but not enough time so that they'd tried everything else in the book. And who knows what Anya really knows but is too tactful to say in public? (Anya, tactful? Hmmm. Maybe she really is in the dark.)

Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down -- I'm reminded of Pedro Almodóvar's quirky film. The loosening of the scarf also reminds me of Please, am I right?

Sort of - it was mostly inspired by the feedback from Debra after chapter 3 and my reply. Sort of a nod.

Closer and Far Away -- thanks for your fb, I'll let the excitable one know. I thknk with the backstory for this snippet, there may be a possibility for a longer fic.

Says me - woo hoo!

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Gabrielle seemed surprised that her sally had worked

Hee hee! I knew you'd catch that one, wattypants.

The Dykes of Hazzard -- Snappy!!! I laughed so hard at this. Though a part of me expected it to be followed by another one of those mapquest things we did. Hee.

Heh! My favorite part of that was the image of Xena talking to the car, patting the dashboard furtively. She was always that way about her horse, too, which is more understandable than a car.

Bullseye -- I hope you don't mind, Sally. You wrote the entire fic and here I am, adding my chorus of approval to Mrs McFine's writing. Bullseye was hands down my favorite, and I believe that's why you put it last, to give us a most memorable fic to end with. It's like the best dessert of an already rich and delicious meal, thank you to both of you.

I totally agree - Bullseye is just FAB and it's my favorite, too. I hope that Mrs. McFine tries her hand at writing fic, if the inspiration grabs her. (Although I might grab her first, just for fun.)

Thank you so much, watty!

[binky]

Congratulations on closing out another fic, Sally. Very fitting chapter to close out, with the blurbs at the end. Very funny, with the women sore and achy. No wonder.

I know this would've been a challenge for the most seasoned of smut writers, walking the line between gratuitous titillation (heheh, I said tit--oh, never mind) and melodramatic sentimentality, chapter to chapter. It never felt like either, just a good, funny story that happened to be about writing and sex. The fact that the mechanical works are hidden from the reader just proves how well you executed.

The only discord I felt is that it's over. Each chapter left me temporarily sated which turned into "more please" ten minutes later. Hmm. Wonder why. Now it's all over but the dozing. I guess I'll have to make do with your next fic, which, oh, lookitthat, nice, you've already begun.

Thanks again for the laughs, and the tips (uh, writer's tips--yeah, that's it). This was so much fun to read.

b

[FineyMcFine]

binky

binky, thanks! It felt good to wrap up another fic, although a little mournful too - it's sad saying goodbye to these friends who have been with me for several months. Yeah, I thought it would be funny to have them being sore and achy, although it did feel like a bit of a cheap joke, too.

I'm so glad to hear you say that UberSmut walked the line well between titillation (heh, tit) and the melodrama. I was concerned about that possibility and wanted to make sure it didn't happen.

Hee, nice metaphor - indeed, just the dozing remains. I appreciate your thoughtful feedback, and thanks for reading! Take care, binks.

[bytrsuite]

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