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A Saga with two storylines, ten chapters each. The first chapters are written so I need eighteen additional authors, nine for each storyline to complete Houlgrave's Medias Saga. I'll take the first eighteen to respond to this post, but let me know which storyline you want to continue.
-Honey

Nobody else wants to expand their horizons? Oh, what the hell. Gimme the next spot in the Canto Story Latte. I'll see if/what I can do.

-- Nash

nash,
How do I "claim" a chapter in your comedy? DO I just mash on?

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I can do either of these justice, but I'll try. Put me up for Getgo.

Ah such brave men!

I have posted a chapter. It might not be quite what you expect, but I rather liked how it came out. Let me know what you think.

I also posted a chapter. Other storyline. And if we're talking about what people don't expect, I'd have to say this ranks pretty high.

I read, voted, and commented. It was a very good post Nash. I like how these two epics are evolving, one starting from poetic to normal prose, the other continuing with the poetic form. Let's hope some others will soon help us with this project.

'Twould be nice. They don't even have to impose the rules on themselves. Break out of your mold, people.

I'd like to follow Nashvillebecker with chapter 3 on the first storyline.

So after reading nash's chapter I sort of wrote a follow up, and now I see an_dochasach claimed it first. :) Anyway, I put it up in draft but not final. Is it okay to publish as a separate path, and not as part of the contest?

P.S. I'm afraid it may be more Suess than Homer, but that's all I got.

I read your contribution and liked it. It wasn't bad at all. I think it should be allowed to be after Nash, and an_dochasach can go after you, if thats alright with him. If not, perhaps your chapter might be able to fit after his. Whatever happens, I liked it and think it fits somewhere.

Thanks, Cheeseliker. Butan_dochasach, that's not at all necessary, as I'm perfectly happy for my chapter to dangle outside the project. But should you wish to include it before yours, that's fine with me too.
I also read your draft, and its beautifully written.

Tisk tisk Wolfram;)We can leave the decision up to an_dochasach I think. He definitely can still have CH3 if he wants it...

Sorry I was on vacation last week at the edge of earth. I like wolfram's and don't mind following with chapter 3 or having mine sit outside the project. I'll see if I can tune up mine to more closely follow Wolfram's, maybe abandon the reverse alphabet thing though it was a fun challenge.

Thanks for being a good sport. I think they're both great so I'm stoked you're ok with re-posting and nobody has to hang outside:)

I'll admit to being hesitant to post a chapter after all of the exceptional writing on this project, both poetry and prose. But I'll take a stab at the chapter after Cheeseliker for Getgo.

Sweet! I can't wait to see what you write:)

I'd like to claim the next Chapter in Getgo if I can, I'm rather new here... but I'd like to give it a whirl.

Great, you're up after djinndarme:) Thanks for playing, I can't wait to see what you write!

I've posted a chapter. Not sure if its what's expected, but I think it leaves additional threads for the next to weave.

I would like to be apart of Getgo. It's a great storyline. I'm itching to continue it. Can I write the next chapter or is Deveraux going to add a chapter?

I'd say honeygloom should give him a day or two to respond that he's working on it or let you take his place. We can't wait forever, and its been a week or so. I'd like to see these storylines continued.

Don't be so impatient. Not everyone is as addicted as we are;)

I'd like to give this a try, but I confess I'm confused. Do I just start mashing on a current chapter? How do you claim a chapter? HELP!

Pick a storyline and tell us which one here, if theres nobody in front of you, go ahead and post.

I want to join the Getgo line. When I click on the claim a chapter link, it brings me here....so should I just work off the initial thread?

Well you have to wait for two others to post a chapter first, then your up. You have to go to the actual storyline, find the last chapter, then click 'add a chapter'.

okay...:)

I'm so happy everyone wants to write!! Here's the line-up after djinndarme:
Deveraux
XfionaX
LadyAdelia

Is there a set limit of time we have to finish our chapters? Nothing more than a week I would guess, correct?

I haven't set a limit, just because this is a new thing and I wanted to see how it worked before I started imposing a lot of rules. The quicker the better of course, but I don't want to mess with your creative process:)

This looks to me to be in the right spot. Where were you expecting it to show up?

I assume that I am waiting on Deveraux and XfionaX to publish their chapters before doing mine. Just checking to make sure I understand the process. Thank you!

Yep, you got it;)

I'll try to get that posted tomorrow. =)

or not....hee, hee... I was looking at the wrong set

Hey can we put xfionax in deveraux's spot and me in xfionax's spot? I'm anxious to get started! =)

If deveraux is about to publish, then ofcourse disregard; but if there is still no word it apears that xfionax and I are ready to roll out our chapters. Thank you! =)

I second that. It's been two weeks and he hasn't logged back on since then.

Fair enough, if Deveraux logs back in they can have a later chapter. Let the writing begin!
-Honey

Sorry....I really don't have the time to crank something out. Im battling major writers block and my schedule has gotten really hectic. I'd like to give my spot to ladyadelia. Hopefully I can get something in in the future but for now i can't. :(
sorry for the hold up....

Yeesh, sorry about the writer's block, that's no fun. I hope your ideas come flooding back soon and you get to jump in later...

LadyA? It's all up to you;)

Sweet! I'll get right to work!

I finally got it out and tacked it on after Reverie. Let me know if that was the proper way of doing it. Also, I apologize for the legth it took me awhile to come up with what I did and I was a bit more apprehensive than I thought I would be.

LadyA, adding your story to the end of the prior chapter is the way to do it. Can't wait to see what you've posted.

Hi djinndarme & Lady A! I read that you each wanted to contribute another chapter. I'd say if no one else jumps in by Wednesday, go for it. I've enjoyed your contributions so far and would love to see more;)

Honeygloom, that sounds great to me.

LadyA, if no one signs up, let me know if you want to go again or should I take a chapter. I'm happy either way.

Since I haven't seen anything from LadyA, I am posting the next chapter. This is breaking out of my mold, but I tried to further the storyline to where I thought a Chapter 4 should be.

If I had the time I'd offer to take another chapter myself but perhaps later. Great addition to the storyline djinndarme. My favorite by far, I like it even better then my own.

Wow, thanks Cheeseliker. That is a compliment. I enjoy this storyline and didn't want to see it die, so I locked myself indoors yesterday with a cafe mocha. Wonder how the story would have turned out if it had been a martini?

Cool beans! I'm loving this story too so I'm glad to have some Arnon Loyalists! Now I have to go read so excuse me;)

Honeygloom, can you tell me when my chapter will be added to the list of completed chapters on the Projects page? LadyA's is the last one showing. I don't want anyone to think there's been no progress on the Medias saga.

Yikes! We are a little behind there aren't we. I'll get that fixed. And now, I'm off to read your new chapter:)

I just posted another addition to 'Getgo'--titled "Kylana", right after djinndarme's continuation. I really hope thats o.k. It said, 'claim your chapter here', so I just kind of did. Am I in the wrong Honey, should I have asked you first? Ahhh...

Oh that's it! You're off the site! Silly:) I'm so glad you
Added a chapter! I can't wait to read it. But for the
record it's better to claim your chapter here first to avoid
confusion.

I think I will add another contribution to the Getgo storyline. If someone else posts here before I get one up though, by all means they can have it. It will likely be a week or so until I have it up.

Honey-
I'd like to try my hand at the Getgo side of things, if you still need someone.
Cheeseliker-
I could have a chapter posted sooner if you would like more time to think it over. Just let me know, I am more than happy to wait for you.

Go ahead LadyLuck. I look forward to seeing your contribution.

Thank you for your generosity Cheeseliker, I will get right on that and have it posted within the day. Please let me know what you think of it, when it is up.

Cool! Lady Luck then Cheese. I'm so happy this one
is moving again.

Just posted mine.