That means he didn't post the story in this group, even though you're both members of it. He chose to only post it in Young Adult Writers. You can join YAW and read it there.
Before hitting the post button, he would have picked the groups he wanted to post the story in, and he didn't pick this one. He could have posted in both YAW and here, but obviously he didn't.
Hope this helps.
MJ
So glad you're safe, Bill. Weather that's so unpredictable this time of year is nightmarish to say the least. We've narrowly missed a few tornados and hurricanes the last couple of years, and to me, there's nothing any more frightening than the force of Mother Nature. She can be a bitch sometimes.
I smiled when you said you were cat-sitting! Good for you!
MJ
Oh, wow! Have your feet touched back down on earth yet???!!! I am so stinking proud of you, Randy! What a fabulous honor with sooooo many opportunities opening up for you because of this! Please keep us informed! I am delighted and excited for you!
MJ
Just in case anybody cares: I'm taking a break from reviewing and/or posting for a couple of months. I have a list of things I need to accomplish with the animal sanctuary and will be working into the wee hours for a while. If I'm reviewing your stuff, I will be back soon! I'll be checking in frequently, so if you need something, send me a message. Keep writing.
MJ
Carry on
killer
Need a vacay
268 days until Christmas.
I'm using Word 2013. I've had no problems with it.
Is it "biggly" small or "very, very, very yugely big?" I suggest it's a national emergency, but you don't really need to call it one because Sol is most likely working on it. So go play a game of golf, and when you get back, it'll be fixed.
I done tole ya to lay off that al-ke-haul, Vern. You jus' won't lissen to nobody, will ya? Ain't nobody done nuthin' to no type on this here site. Now git on down th' road and don't be sayin' nuthin' stoopid to nobody else, ya hear?
Em-Jay
That's great, Bill! Congratulations!
That's great news, Don! Congratulations on a job well-done!
MJ
Holy, moly, Randy! Two of them! That's fabulous news. When will you know the results???? So happy for you. Well-deserved, too!
MJ
Wow, what an honor and opportunity, Randy! That's great news. Crossing my fingers and toes, too! Keep us updated, and best of luck!
MJ
Aw, I definitely understand that line of thinking. I've gone back to the drawing board with so many of mine. Sometimes just walking away from it for a long period of time and working on something else helps. I've gone back to things I started 10 or 12 years before. I'd read what I wrote and cringe! Then I'd have a whole new perspective on it. Not suggesting you wait 10 or 12 years, but sometimes putting it down for a while helps. Write something else, then come back to it. Get your psychic distance. It doesn't have to be something as daunting as a novel. Maybe a few short stories. Just a suggestion.
I sincerely hope you don't leave the site. I love your story. Sorry I'm behind on reading it, but I am also behind on several others on here that I want to get to. Life gets in my way!
Hugs to you,
MJ
Great news, Bill! Nice to be able to see, isn't it??
Hope all goes well, Bill. You'll be as good as new with one good eye by the following day. They'll probably do the other one in a couple of weeks. At least that's how they do it around here. Hurry back. We will miss you!
Cheers,
MJ
Commies have ostensibly outlawed Christmas (again) in China, and are clearing out and/or tearing down the Christian churches (again). And they have millions of Chinese in Xinjiang in labor camps toiling away and having their beliefs washed from their brains to make them peaceful, passive commie-loving sheeple. So, this holiday, despite that even the Starbucks can’t play Christmas music this year, I am thankful knowing it could be far, far worse. (Like for those Chinese who don’t have access to VPN and to a platform like this and to English and who would otherwise be digitally hunted down and locked away for even thinking much less writing a missive like this).
And I, for one, will take a pause and think about all the people starving and persecuted and fleeing violence and oppression this holiday season. Enjoy your families and hope for a better tomorrow for not just yourselves and your families, but for all humanity.
Just curious, Temple...is China your birthplace, or are you a transplant there? English seems to be your native tongue, which is why I ask.
Sorry to hear that Christmas has been squashed there. We don't realize how fortunate we are here in America to be able to choose to celebrate in whatever way we choose. Hope your silent observation of the holiday brings you great joy.
Merry Christmas,
MJ
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all from all the critters and myself here at the funny farm in Georgia! We wish you great joy and happiness.
Happy trails to all,
MJ
Since I am new, may I ask how safe it is to put a novel here without risking anyone stealing it..
Hi, Shaina,
At the bottom of every page posted here you will see 'Copyright 2018' with your name after it, followed by 'All rights reserved'. You can sue if anyone decides to steal your work. Haven't heard of that happening here, and I've been here for 10 years.
Welcome to the site. Hope you find the help you're seeking.
MJ
OR, you could just get rid of all the pronouns and please everybody and make it more modern:
Father, I come in Jesus’s name. I'm a sinful man, not worthy of grace. I beg for it nonetheless. I've failed many times. But no more.” Romano tried to ignore the agonizing knot in his stomach. “From now on I will bear my cross with joy. Please strengthen my resolve. I so long to feel the Holy Spirit stir within me—”
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Connor crossed himself. “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. … Father, just as Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, was lifted into Heaven, lift this curse from Alessandro. Hear me, Father, and show us mercy, just as Jesus showed mercy to the lame, the sick, the blind, the possessed, even the dead. Remove this cup from Alessandro. Yet, not my will be done. Amen.”
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Food for thought.
Given the person praying in your chapter, I believe he wanted to show reverence for God. Here's something that may help: https://www.gotquestions.org/capitalizi … s-God.html
Think it depends on the situation. But it was a prayer. Doesn't get much more reverent than that.
Congrats all! Well done! The competition was brutal this year. Many good entries and a lot of fun.
MJ
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Just go to prowritingaid.com, hit purchase, and at the bottom where it says apply coupon, use DAILYTIPS1825.
I presume this works for everyone. I received it because I'm a member of Daily Writing Tips. If you find it doesn't work for you, please let me know here so I can delete this post.
Thanks!
MJ
