The Uber Abode : Talk with the Authors

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MINERVA48> well damn I'm here
SOBBIE> hello minerva
LH42Q> Hello there!
.LuRe1> Hi Min
MINERVA48> sorry it took me so long guys
WEENER2> HI MINERVA
OLDWARR> Well, it's about time, young lady!!!
CATMAN30> howdy
MINERVA48> HI all
MINERVA48> lol
JADEN_R> horray!
WEENER2> THATS OK
.LuRe1> Glad you could make it.
MINERVA48> me too was starting to get pissed at the puter
WEENER2> WE ARE GLAD YOU MADE IT
OLDWARR> Gave us a chance to get acquainted
SOBBIE> so now that all the fun and exciting techy stuff is over now you can relax and chat with us
MINERVA48> glad to have the chance lol cuz I only got about 35 min or so til work
OLDWARR> Technology... love/hate relationship
JADEN_R> grrr
MINERVA48> i know sigh calm down jaden
JADEN_R> : )
.LuRe1> Work... on Friday night?
WEENER2> I AM ON YOUR MAILLING LIST BETTER KNOWN AS JESKYLE OR COLLEEN
LH42Q> remember... there is no problem to great or to small that the proper amount of high-explosives can't fix...PERMINANTLY!
MINERVA48> oh yeah familar with that name
SOBBIE> i just finished reading linger part 2 right before i got on here...... wonderful story
MINERVA48> yes work on friday night
MINERVA48> God, I thought it was going to be too depressing
MINERVA48> but I got so much feedback
WEENER2> LINGER IS AWESOME MINERVA
JADEN_R> no way, it's like a breath of fresh air
CATMAN30> i love that story
MINERVA48> phoh pishaw you guys gonna make be blush
OLDWARR> How about Perspectives? Taking a breather?
MINERVA48> no way I was working on the next install of Persepc
MINERVA48> name of it is Insight
WEENER2> MINERVA YOU R THE GODDESS
SOBBIE> great
JADEN_R> what about r's place, done with tara and gabs?
CATMAN30> so, we'll see insight pretty soon?
MINERVA48> Nah I'd say maybe 4 to 5 more install for them
.LuRe1> Love Perspectives... I've written you several times telling you what a great story it is.
WEENER2> PLEASE TELL ME WE WILLTARA AND GABS AGAIN
MINERVA48> Insight won't be posted for a while gang--gotta have surgery next week
SOBBIE> linger isnt depressing it is nice to have something a little different to read
.LuRe1> Hope it's not too serious.
JADEN_R> will hold a good thought for ya min
.LuRe1> My thoughts will be with you.
MINERVA48> Let's just say I'm being calm about things and have hope that it will turn out alright
LH42Q> surgery is no fun... i can atest to that!
WEENER2> I HOPE FOR THE BEST FOR YOU
OLDWARR> Yeah... stay healthy, will ya?
MINERVA48> Thanks so much every little bit helps
SOBBIE> yeah but it will give you lots of time to work on stories while you are off work
MINERVA48> So there will be more of everyone soon
OLDWARR> We'll be there for you. The Xenaverse looks after its own
CATMAN30> thinking good thoughts for you...
MINERVA48> after all I have to bring that long tease between Taylor and Cory to an end
MINERVA48> lol they have to consummate soon
.LuRe1> But do you have to? *g*
JADEN_R> true..lol
LH42Q> true enough
.LuRe1> They are sooo good for each other
WEENER2> HOPEFULLY SOON
MINERVA48> either that or explode
SOBBIE> yes please!!!
OLDWARR> Oh, gods, yes! My celibacy is being sorely tested after reading that.
LH42Q> ..that's messy.
MINERVA48> lol
CATMAN30> is gabs gonna find out what tara almost did?
WEENER2> U DEFINTELY KEEP ME FRUSTRATED ER READING IT
JADEN_R> ooohhhhh, busted
MINERVA48> Catman of course she is
CATMAN30> thank you. should be interesting to say the least.
WEENER2> IS THAT GOING TO CAUSE PROB> OR WHAT
MINERVA48> Yeah I can't wait to see what happens
MINERVA48> tsk, tsk not telling
SOBBIE> now hang on there you dont know what's happening?
CATMAN30> oh, no hints. ok :(
OLDWARR> I haven't started Linger yet, but was wondering what else you have in the pipeline?
WEENER2> ARE THEY GOING TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE
JADEN_R> no spoilers here cat!
MINERVA48> let's just say it's going to be very interesting
CATMAN30> you know me and spoilers...
MINERVA48> LOL Sobbie I don't know what happens till I write it
LH42Q> interesting is good! ;-)
SOBBIE> oooooohhhhh i like interesting
MINERVA48> Oldwarr I had another story sort of sci-fi
SOBBIE> so it's all in the fingers?
WEENER2> NO SPOILEKEEPS MY IMAGINATION GOING
OLDWARR> Wait... which one are we talking about?
MINERVA48> on the back burner that I may bring to the forefront
MINERVA48> Yep all in the fingers Sobbie and in the head. I guess they sort of whisper in my ear
WEENER2> anything you do will be a success
.LuRe1> Amen
OLDWARR> No no.. the one that has everyone itching for spoilers?
CATMAN30> 'r place
SOBBIE> you stick your fingers in your ears for inspiration?
JADEN_R> lol
JADEN_R> i'll have to try that
MINERVA48> lol no way those character whsiper in myear and i let my fingers do the walking
CATMAN30> doesn't everyone do that?
SOBBIE> lol
MINERVA48> It usually only takes me about 3 days to do a story no matter how long it is
LH42Q> rofl
WEENER2> do you have alot of plans for the linger story
MINERVA48> oh yeah i do
CATMAN30> then why do you torture us?
SOBBIE> good point cat
MINERVA48> I'm trying to figure out if it is going to be a series or story
MINERVA48> a story I think
MINERVA48> torture?
MINERVA48> you know you love it?!!!
WEENER2> good that story is a heartstealer
MINERVA48> fess up!
SOBBIE> lol
MINERVA48> lol
CATMAN30> ok, ok... i love it
SOBBIE> i love it
MINERVA48> be right back gang
LH42Q> k
OLDWARR> Before I go.. Min, I luv your Dancing Gabby
WEENER2> me too, i even think about the stories at work
MINERVA48> lol thanks
JADEN_R> hey day
CATMAN30> hi day
DAYDREAMER32> hey Jaden
.LuRe1> greetings day
OLDWARR> Don't forget to stop by XWL, folks
WEENER2> day, hi
CATMAN30> are you leaving?
MINERVA48> hey I write most stories at work
WEENER2> will do ow
MINERVA48> hey day
DAYDREAMER32> hello everyone
.LuRe1> Sorry... but what is XWL?
SOBBIE> what do you do for work?
MINERVA48> I'm a youth advisor for homeless teens
CATMAN30> cool
SOBBIE> other than write stories
SOBBIE> wow
MINERVA48> I work the over night shift so sometimes things are quiet enough
JADEN_R> alright gang..i'm outtie...thanks for the chat, good luck minerva! look forward to reading more..take care everyone!!!
WEENER2> i think about whats goinghappen next like they are living breathing beings
MINERVA48> bye jaden
CATMAN30> so, you're somewhere in the US?
MINERVA48> yeah I'm in the US
LH42Q> XWL = Xena: Warrior Lesbian
CATMAN30> bye jaden
MINERVA48> New jersey to be exact
.LuRe1> Thanks LH
LH42Q> ask ow
WEENER2> bye jaden
CATMAN30> east coaster, good deal
OLDWARR> How 'bout that! Me too...NJ
MINERVA48> get out OW your kidding?
MINERVA48> lol ahh the wonders of technology
OLDWARR> Nope... S. Jersey
CATMAN30> neighbors meet...
MINERVA48> anyway the only series I didn't write at work is AD
MINERVA48> is in S. Jersey too lol
WEENER2> so your perspective series is based on your own job, kinda
OLDWARR> I wonder why...lol
DAYDREAMER32> im in NC
MINERVA48> yeah it is Weener
CATMAN30> so am i (NC)
.LuRe1> That's what makes Perspectives so great. Your first hand knowledge.
DAYDREAMER32> cool
WEENER2> thats cool
MINERVA48> that and my work at child protective services in Indiana
SOBBIE> what was the inspiration for AD?
MINERVA48> had an internship there
OLDWARR> Lots of neighbors meet........
CATMAN30> lol
MINERVA48> lol inspiration
MINERVA48> my gf
MINERVA48> of course!
SOBBIE> lol
WEENER2> thats a very neat g that you do, children are very important
MINERVA48> yeah they are very important
MINERVA48> we work with them to get them jobs
LH42Q> i'll agree!
MINERVA48> apartments, etc. anything to help them get back on their feet
LH42Q> wonderful!
CATMAN30> that is great
DAYDREAMER32> i didn't think i would meet anyone here from my state
.LuRe1> and giving them a second chance on life.
MINERVA48> yeah if I could only get paid the big money!
CATMAN30> where are you?
WEENER2> they need a good strong stable enviroment
SOBBIE> yeah that would be nice
DAYDREAMER32> im in statesville
CATMAN30> keep writing and you may end up with the big money
CATMAN30> wilmington
MINERVA48> Anybody from Indiana
WEENER2> ohio here minerva
.LuRe1> Jean here from California
MINERVA48> I used to live there a couple of years back
SOBBIE> I live in Oregon
OLDWARR> No, but spent a couple months in Terre Haut lots of years ago
MINERVA48> lol went to college in TH
LH42Q> W2.. what part of ohio?
WEENER2> where?
MINERVA48> Indiana State University!
WEENER2> near cleveland
LH42Q> ahh...
OLDWARR> Gosh, the world keeps shrinking
MINERVA48> lol tell me about it
.LuRe1> Cleveland.... my old stomping grounds.
OLDWARR> Can you say where in NJ?
WEENER2> hope not the popultion isnt
MINERVA48> I can't see Perspectives ending anytime soon guys
MINERVA48> AC
DAYDREAMER32> good
OLDWARR> Not too far.... Millville
WEENER2> cool lurel how long ago
MINERVA48> but like I said R Place in about 5 more install
.LuRe1> That's great news about Perspectives
DAYDREAMER32> i love it
SOBBIE> thats good but you gotta get them closer togther
WEENER2> children or not min
CATMAN30> can't wait to see where it goes
MINERVA48> Yeah Cory is finlly going back to the field
OLDWARR> Gotta love Cory's parents
MINERVA48> lol yeah they're a hoot
CATMAN30> they are kinda cool
MINERVA48> I cackled myself with the foreplay and flatass comments
OLDWARR> Can't wait for them to meet "flat ass"
MINERVA48> lol that is an installment all by itself
SOBBIE> lol
WEENER2> taylor will have her hands full with cory
CATMAN30> they are gonna think cory is blind
OLDWARR> LOL... she does now!
MINERVA48> yes she does
WEENER2> yeahshe does doesnt she, woo
MINERVA48> they were extra full with wendy there
CATMAN30> wendy is a trip and a half
OLDWARR> Yeah... will we see more of Wendy? She's a hoot
WEENER2> she cracks me up
MINERVA48> lol Wendy is the best friend we all wish we had
MINERVA48> you know the one that's always there
MINERVA48> and makes u laugh ur butt off
WEENER2> that scene in the kitchen was hot minerva
MINERVA48> ya know Weener
MINERVA48> i didn't even know that was going to happen
CATMAN30> wendy walking in the kitchen was hilarious
MINERVA48> until i wrote it
WEENER2> and in the office....oh god
LH42Q> good work!
SOBBIE> fingers in your ear again?
MINERVA48> lol
MINERVA48> fingers somewhere
MINERVA48> lmao
WEENER2> you got me all excited know, lol
OLDWARR> And the phone call to the office lol
MINERVA48> lol
DAYDREAMER32> your not the only ine
MINERVA48> just imagine what happened to me while writing it
CATMAN30> don't go there
MINERVA48> sheesh sometimes I have to take a break from the steamy scenes
MINERVA48> they are so involved and take longer to write
CATMAN30> and longer to read
MINERVA48> gotta have a glass of something cold handy
DAYDREAMER32> and a could shower
WEENER2> theyre going to finally get together"" SOON RIGHT
MINERVA48> smirks
SOBBIE> thats cause your fingers are in your ears instead of on the keyboard (or somewhere)
MINERVA48> soon
CATMAN30> lol
.LuRe1> real soon... or just soon?
MINERVA48> lol@ Sobbie
MINERVA48> really, really soon
.LuRe1> Ohhhhh... I can't wait.
WEENER2> THEY WILL PROBALY STEAM UP MU SCREEN
MINERVA48> actually already got the love scene in mind
MINERVA48> I usuually don't do that
MINERVA48> but I can already see this one
CATMAN30> well, feel free to write it and post it
MINERVA48> I try to make each one a little different
WEENER2> OH COOL- LIKE TARA AND GABS OR BETTER
.LuRe1> If the kitchen scene was a warm up, we are in for a good segment.
SOBBIE> you know they often say dont read at work...... maybe you shouldnt write at work
MINERVA48> lol
LH42Q> woohoo!
MINERVA48> lol
MINERVA48> can't help myself
MINERVA48> when it strikes it strikes
CATMAN30> you gotta stay awake somehow
.LuRe1> And we're glad you can't
MINERVA48> lol whether in the shower or with a camcorder
WEENER2> THATS WHY YOU THE GODDESS
MINERVA48> grins
SOBBIE> lol
MINERVA48> okay guys I got about 10 more min
MINERVA48> so if there is anything u were dying to ask....
WEENER2> WHENS NEXT INSTALLMENT ON LINGER
CATMAN30> ok, what bards do you read
MINERVA48> Missy Good, LJ,
MINERVA48> Fly BigD
MINERVA48> I like Buffy and voyager fan fic also
.LuRe1> Do you plan to continue the uber stories long after the series comes to an end?
WEENER2> BOTH AWESOME
MINERVA48> oh yeah I will not gonna let that stop me
MINERVA48> lol taping the last season
CATMAN30> what do you think so far?
MINERVA48> Linger will come after Perspectives
MINERVA48> Catman it's okay
WEENER2> THANK GOD I WOULD BE LOST
MINERVA48> but I hear more good things to come
MINERVA48> I'm enthused I guess you could say
.LuRe1> Yeah... that's the rumor I hear also.
MINERVA48> I like the fact
LH42Q> I am so glad u will continue writing!
MINERVA48> that the touchy feely stuff is back
SOBBIE> more finger inspiration?
WEENER2> HOPE SO
MINERVA48> lol yep
SOBBIE> lol
OLDWARR> Min... will you go to Pasadena?
CATMAN30> ooh, gotta love touchy feely
WEENER2> HOPE THEY WALK OFF TOGOTHER IN THE END
MINERVA48> Nah, don't have the time
MINERVA48> I have to learn about that stuff way in advance to get time off and save money
MINERVA48> You know what Weener I think they will
WEENER2> YEP VERY EXPENSIVE
MINERVA48> to end it any other way would be cheating the series I think
CATMAN30> if they don't, there will be war
REDBACK1> Can I ask how old you are Minerva.... and who was it or what was it that first inspired you to write .... and how long have you been writing??? ..... *S* ...... I know a lot of questions.....
WEENER2> I HOPE SO THSY NEED TO FINALIZE THERE RELATIONSHIP
SOBBIE> if they dont there will be Fan Fiction
MINERVA48> Hmm im 28
OLDWARR> Someone at XWL has proposed a new write-in campaign to ask for a real lover's kiss
MINERVA48> The first story I read was Heaven Down here
WEENER2> YEAH- BUT IN REAL TIME WOLD BE NICE TOO
MINERVA48> and I knew thats what I wanted to do. I've been writing for about 2 years on the net
MINERVA48> since college on paper.
WEENER2> THAT WOULD BE COOL- LAST SHOW GO OUT WITHA BANG
CATMAN30> any books in your future
LH42Q> wonderful!
MINERVA48> so all together I'd say about 6 yrs
REDBACK1> and Heaven Down here inspired you to write???
MINERVA48> Books LOl I would love to be published
MINERVA48> Yep Heaven Down Here did
MINERVA48> was a beautiful story
SOBBIE> time to start a petition?
MINERVA48> and I thought If I could pull that sort of emotion from someone
WEENER2> YOU SHOULD BE
.LuRe1> Perspectives would be a perfect story to have published.
REDBACK1> I must read it if its that powerful a book... *S*....
OLDWARR> Sobbie.. what petition? The one I mentioned?
MINERVA48> I may try one day Lurel once I clean it up
CATMAN30> you've done a darn good job, thanks for the entertainment
MINERVA48> Heaven Down Here is written by Rebecca Hall
OLDWARR> I agree
SOBBIE> a petition to the publishers for minerva's stories
MINERVA48> excellent first time Xena/Gab story
WEENER2> YES I AGREE SOBBIE
.LuRe1> I think you should go for it.
CATMAN30> hi lo
.LuRe1> I think Rebecca Hall lives in my town here. It is a great story.
OLDWARR> Lots of stories are getting published these days. Missy paved the way
MINERVA48> I will I am really thinking about it--publishing
LOCAM25> well good evening all
MINERVA48> yeah she did
SOBBIE> I think you should go for it
.LuRe1> I'll be in line to make the purchase.
MINERVA48> her stuff is great--so effortless and real
WEENER2> KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MINERVA
SOBBIE> I'd pay to read your stuff
MINERVA48> Hi Lo
MINERVA48> Thanks so much gang
LOCAM25> How are you feeling Min?
.LuRe1> Hey Lo
MINERVA48> I'm doing better LO
WEENER2> HI LO
LOCAM25> Good, glad to hear it.
LOCAM25> Hi Lu, Weener
OLDWARR> When you doget published, can you autograph my copy? ;)
MINERVA48> Okay folks, I have to get to work now but feel free to write me
MINERVA48> LOL O
MINERVA48> Warr I would be happy to
.LuRe1> Will do Min.... Have a great weekend.
CATMAN30> goodbye, and thank you
WEENER2> GOOD BYE MINERVA- GOOD LUCK
SOBBIE> thank you so much for chatting with us this evening ( at least evening in the states)
.LuRe1> Happy writing.
LOCAM25> Take care of yourself Min
OLDWARR> Take care, Min.. good luck w/ your surgery
MINERVA48> no prob it was great fun!
LH42Q> Take care Minerva!
MINERVA48> thanks
.LuRe1> Get well soon
MINERVA48> will do
MINERVA48> toodles
MINERVA48> - signed off -

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