Secret Santa gift exchange! discussion
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2016 Gift Exchange
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Show Us Your Goodies!
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Guys, I am so happy that everyone is having so much fun and getting into the spirit!!"Thanks so much for organizing this, Heather!! I'm having sooo much fun :)
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Guys, I am so happy that everyone is having so much fun and getting into the spirit!!"This is one of my favorite things about this time of year, I love it! Thanks for all the work you do on it Heather!
Wow! I logged in today and found two fab goodies!Super Sekrit Santa sent me
!I also got a visit from Dirty Kinky Elf (Not your SS) who gifted me with
:-)I'm going to have some great books to read over the holiday break! Thank you both for the wonderful gifts! XOXO
Tyisha wrote: "I got my first book
today. Thank you so much for getting me this book. I can't wait to read it during the break. I also don't think I've read any of her book..."Hi, if you are new to this group, you might not know that it is always a good idea to check your message board on elfster! They sometimes don't send you an email that someone has left a message! :)
Christelle wrote: "I think somebody lied to me when he said Christmas is only one day a year. Well, he didn't know about this fantastic group, because, with you all, those last few days have been Christmas all over a..."Carry the Ocean is an amazing book! I loved it so much.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Amanda Nelson!!! I got Cara Dee's new book When Forever Ended AND an Amazon Gift Card. You're the best!!!!
Shannon wrote: "A HUGE thank you to Jane(PS) for my first prezzie of the season!! Thank you so much for
!"
Hopefully more to come!
!"Hopefully more to come!
I have obviously been a good girl again today... the Elf in Lilac paid me a visit and left
in my ARe libraryThank you bunches!
Thank you thank youuuu!!! Secret Santa for
I can't wait to read this next :) You all are way too kind for your own good, ugh.
Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Thank you dear Gallic Cheesy Elf for the wonderful "Captive Prince". I'm so excited about it! :) *clapping her hands in wild anticipation*"Ohhh, Ariana, I LOVED this series!! I hop..."
Thank you, Josy! :)
Ariana wrote: "Christelle wrote: "I think somebody lied to me when he said Christmas is only one day a year. Well, he didn't know about this fantastic group, because, with you all, those last few days have been C..."Do you think I forgot your awesome review ?? THE reason I put in on my wish-list. I'm so lucky my wish has been granted :-)
Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Christelle wrote: "I think somebody lied to me when he said Christmas is only one day a year. Well, he didn't know about this fantastic group, because, with you all, those last few d..."Ah, you really are such a kind person. Thank you. *humble*
Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Thank you dear Gallic Cheesy Elf for the wonderful "Captive Prince". I'm so excited about it! :) *clapping her hands in wild anticipation*"Ohhh, Ariana, I LOVED this series!! I hop..."
Same for me!! I waited what, 4 years for the last part of that story to publish. Totally worth the wait! Enjoy Ariana!!
Lisazj1 wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Thank you dear Gallic Cheesy Elf for the wonderful "Captive Prince". I'm so excited about it! :) *clapping her hands in wild anticipation*"Ohhh, Ariana, I LOVED this s..."
4 years! Now that is more than tough. Thank you Lisazj1! :)
Lisazj1 wrote: "Same for me!! I waited what, 4 years for the last part of that story to publish. Totally worth the wait! Enjoy Ariana!!..."OMG!! I would have died! Seriously, I don't know how you all did it! I didn't know about the story until a few weeks before the last book was about to come out and I timed reading the first and second one perfectly. Then I had to wait 3 weeks longer than expected because my order got lost (I have the physical books) and I was about to climb the walls, lol! Those 3 weeks have been the longest of my life o.o
Josy wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Same for me!! I waited what, 4 years for the last part of that story to publish. Totally worth the wait! Enjoy Ariana!!..."OMG!! I would have died! Seriously, I don't know how you..."
It was free online fiction in the beginning, and Pacat stated upfront that she would be publishing all 3 parts and only releasing the 3rd part as a published book, depending on the response to the first 2 parts. The first 2 books were every single bit as amazing the 2nd time as they were when I first read them. Incredible, all of it.
Lisazj1 wrote: "It was free online fiction in the beginning, and Pacat stated upfront that she would be publishing all 3 parts and only releasing the 3rd part as a published book, depending on the response to the first 2 parts...."I knew that it was an online fic but I'm really kinda glad I didn't know about it then. I'm terrible with such things especially if the story is as amazing as this one. I mean, those 3 weeks were proof enough that waiting for chapter after chapter would have killed me, lol!
Josy wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "It was free online fiction in the beginning, and Pacat stated upfront that she would be publishing all 3 parts and only releasing the 3rd part as a published book, depending on the ..."I've got a book coming out next year that I'll have waited 6 years for and I swear if they post-pone the release again I'm going to burn the first two books that I have here waiting to be read and just say f*%k it!
Josy wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "It was free online fiction in the beginning, and Pacat stated upfront that she would be publishing all 3 parts and only releasing the 3rd part as a published book, depending on the ..."I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would find it really hard myself!
Karen wrote: "I've got a book coming out next year that I'll have waited 6 years for and I swear if they post-pone the release again I'm going to burn the first two books that I have here waiting to be read and just say f*%k it!..."OMG! Six years??? I can't even... O_O
Josy wrote: "Karen wrote: "I've got a book coming out next year that I'll have waited 6 years for and I swear if they post-pone the release again I'm going to burn the first two books that I have here waiting t..."Now THAT is patient. *impressed*
Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would find it really hard myself! .."Wait!! You wrote fanfic?? Tell us more, Ariana!!
When I found some that I liked and it was a WIP I always waited until it was finished before I started reading it, lol! ~patience is not my virtue~
Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would find it really hard myself! .."..."Hmmm. well. I wrote two book-length m/m fanfics (one 94000 words and the other one 185000 words) Yeah. This is how I ended up here on GR!
And I am terrible at waiting for continuatio of stories. Only time I did was Harry Potter. :)
Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would find it really har..."Details girl details...where do we find them? What are they about? links are always appreciated ;)
Yessss! Opened my ARe library to find this prezzie!
I was so jelly because I had given a copy to my secret elf, then Trio fangirled about it, but now I got my own copy! Thank you mystery Santa! =)
eta: Trio is not my elf though.
Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would fin..."@Ariana : you should better answer Karen & Josy (OK, and me too) : details are needed !!
Karen wrote: "Details girl details...where do we find them? What are they about? links are always appreciated ;) ..."I second this!!
Share with us, Ariana :)
Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Karen wrote: "I've got a book coming out next year that I'll have waited 6 years for and I swear if they post-pone the release again I'm going to burn the first two books that I have h..."Yes but my patience is running out because I want the third book before they release the damned television show that's going to ruin it because talk is they've cast Toby McGuire...

in what is more of a Wentworth Miller role...
Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, but I would fin..."I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I probably would change some stuff....
Anyway, These are 'Merlin' stories, a BBC series I dearly loved until the *§%&?)/! writers had one MC killed off at the end. I still hate them for that (Not I m resentful or anything ;) )
It does help to know the characters - as with all fanfics, although the shorter story (Touch Sensitive) is pretty independent. There are elements of the supernatural in both.
I am very nervous putting a link here.
Touch Sensitive:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1020...
Serum
http://archiveofourown.org/works/3183...
XD. Thank you, Karen.
Ariana wrote: "Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, b..."Look everyone more prezzies, thank you Ariana...I'm off to collect my goodies now :)
Christelle wrote: "Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrote fanfiction, b..."Oh you girls are too nice! :) Thank you!
Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Karen wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I admire people who can do that - waiting week after week for an instalment. I was VERY grateful for those people when I wrot..."*blushing violently<*
Ariana wrote: "I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I probably would change some stuff......"Don't be embarrassed, Ariana!! Having an idea, the words to write it down, and the guts to post them online is incredible!! I have tried a few times but I can't even come up with a decent idea so let's not talk about actually writing anything down, lol!
I will check out your stories soon!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I probably would..."Josy, you can download them in mobi format even because that site is just good that way. I've already added copies to my 'Christmas Goodies folder' on my computer where I have been filing my prezzies.
Josy wrote: "Perfect, Karen!! Thanks for telling me :) ~runs off to download Ariana's stories~"Good girl.
Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I probably would..."You really are too kind! *feeling a bit teary eyed here*
Ariana wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I p..."*passes over the tissues and gives hugs*
Karen wrote: "Josy wrote: "Ariana wrote: "I am embarrassed, and you are very kind. Must say I learnt a HUGE amount about writing between story 1 (Touch Sensitive) and 2 (Serum). Now that I have read so much, I p..."Wow, Karen. You really are organized! Thank you for even thinking about reading my stuff!
@ Karen, Josy, Lila and Lisazj :I'm trying to follow on all the BR it seems I have planned (LOL : didn't realized I said yes to all of them, but you know me : I can't resist). So, here we go :
* End of December : "Life after Joe" with Karen, Josy and Lila
* 13 & 14 of January : "Listening to dust" with Karen, Josy and Lisazj
* 2 & 3 of February : "The secrets of my scowl" with Karen and Josy.
Best way to finish this year and start the next one, yeah !!!!
Ariana wrote: "You really are too kind! *feeling a bit teary eyed here*..."Awww... Happy tears!! YAY :)
~hugs~
Christelle wrote: "@ Karen, Josy, Lila and Lisazj :I'm trying to follow on all the BR it seems I have planned (LOL : didn't realized I said yes to all of them, but you know me : I can't resist). So, here we go :
* E..."
Actually, Life After Joe was planned for the end of January, as far as I remember :)
I need a list!!! Oh god, I seriously hope you girls will remind me, lol!
edit: I often wonder how that happens as well, lol! We're talking about a book and the next thing I know, we are talking dates for a BR. And I wouldn't have it any other way :)
Josy wrote: "We're talking about a book and the next thing I know, we are talking dates for a BR. And I wouldn't have it any other way :) "Dito here. And I've just write down this BR list which should soon be updated with "Devour" as soon as we get a release date :-)
Christelle wrote: "@ Karen, Josy, Lila and Lisazj :I'm trying to follow on all the BR it seems I have planned (LOL : didn't realized I said yes to all of them, but you know me : I can't resist). So, here we go :
* E..."
Ok if Life After Joe is the end December I can't do. I can do Dec. 16/17 or Jan. 6/7, sorry. I leave here on Dec. 21 and we're not back until Dec. 30th and a BR on New Years Eve doesn't seem promising, lol! Me + wine = nonsensical entertainment though.
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