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A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 10, 2011 15:32:08 GMT -5

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Post by penelopearcher on Jan 10, 2011 15:32:08 GMT -5

Hi All,

I have lurked for a bit and am just coming into the boards now as a fully fledged user. I got my box set of BtVS for my birthday and I am in love with all things Buffy again, after suffering heartbreak when it went off the air (in grand style, mind you) in 2003.

I am a great admirer of Spring's reviews, but that isn't the word to do justice, Reviews, I mean. These are mini-books. Treatises, essays, short stories, poetry. I love them. I would like to write like that. I realize it's hard to and Spring has said, she has trouble getting to them.

I would like to ask, humbly, has anyone else ever tried to write a review? Submit a writing example? Tried it on? Been rejected? I am a writer, I love to write, I write well. I can spell, use grammar and a keyboard. I even have a few ideas. I'm also mad crazy in love with Spike (my husband knows and has blessed our union). I have his pic above my writing desk (Spike's I mean).

Well, you know why I'm here, now. I love Spring's reviews and I love your comments. I think they are the things that make it worth dropping the housework and running to, every day.

Thanks for listening,

Penelope Archer

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A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 10, 2011 16:57:16 GMT -5

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Post by SpringSummers on Jan 10, 2011 16:57:16 GMT -5

Jan 10, 2011 15:32:08 GMT -5 penelopearcher said:

Hi All,

I have lurked for a bit and am just coming into the boards now as a fully fledged user. I got my box set of BtVS for my birthday and I am in love with all things Buffy again, after suffering heartbreak when it went off the air (in grand style, mind you) in 2003.

I am a great admirer of Spring's reviews, but that isn't the word to do justice, Reviews, I mean. These are mini-books. Treatises, essays, short stories, poetry. I love them. I would like to write like that. I realize it's hard to and Spring has said, she has trouble getting to them.

Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know that you like my analyses.

I would like to ask, humbly, has anyone else ever tried to write a review? Submit a writing example? Tried it on? Been rejected? I am a writer, I love to write, I write well. I can spell, use grammar and a keyboard. I even have a few ideas. I'm also mad crazy in love with Spike (my husband knows and has blessed our union). I have his pic above my writing desk (Spike's I mean).

We have had other people submit essays of different types . . . I would suggest checking out the Essays section, here:

www.soulfulspike.com/assayed.htm

You'll see that various S3 members have submitted essays on all sorts of topics over the years . . . if you have something you would like to write, give it a try. I can help you get it reviewed and uploaded to our site.

If you like to write fan-fic, we also have some of that, here:

www.soulfulspike.com/fanfictional/bookcase.htm

Well, you know why I'm here, now. I love Spring's reviews and I love your comments. I think they are the things that make it worth dropping the housework and running to, every day.

Thanks for listening,

Penelope Archer

Again, thanks for commenting on my reviews. I am hoping to get back to them, but life has interfered in some major ways. If you have any specific comments on particular reviews, we have a thread for that, here:

scubiefan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=analyses

Would love to hear any input/feedback you may have.

Welcome to the S3, Penelope!!

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A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 10, 2011 21:04:37 GMT -5

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Post by Lola m on Jan 10, 2011 21:04:37 GMT -5

Welcome, Penelope!

Reviews, analysis, essays - these are all wonderful things! I say, take a shot at it! Take a look at what different people have written before (excellent idea, Spring) to see if it sparks anything in you!

Again, welcome!

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A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 10, 2011 21:27:58 GMT -5

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Post by Sue on Jan 10, 2011 21:27:58 GMT -5

Hi, Penelope.

I did Veronica Mars reviews briefly. (See website). And since my background is math writing, even every other week, was quite a stretch for me.

What are you interested in reviewing? Buffy eps? You can write "formal" reviews or you can post less formally on the episode threads. But then come by the Main Thread and be sure to tell everyone.

"Yes, well, I, uh, I appreciate your thoughts on the matter, I, in fact I... well, I encourage you to, to always, uh, challenge me, uh, when you feel it's appropriate. You should never be cowed by authority. Except, of course, in this instance, when I am clearly right and you are clearly wrong."

penelopearcher N'ubie Posts: 3	A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 10, 2011 22:59:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by penelopearcher on Jan 10, 2011 22:59:43 GMT -5 Thank you all! I would like to begin with Flooded - I am seriously into season 6 right now and the ideas are pouring in (pun intended). Penny

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A bit subversive, but what the heck Jan 11, 2011 13:23:12 GMT -5

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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jan 11, 2011 13:23:12 GMT -5

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome, Penny!

I've done some reviews and analyses too, among them a review of Angel's finale. I also wrote some of the poetry you find scatter around this and the S3 website. So glad you're here. You will serve as a reminder of our beginnings and how we got where we are.

I can't wait to see what you produce for us.

Again, welcome to our midst. Please do come and stop by the main board where RL is the main focus but also a great place to form long-lasting friendships.

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Onjel Technopagan Not S'trictly Legal S'Cubie Thank goodness that's over. Posts: 35,221	A bit subversive, but what the heck Mar 9, 2011 13:37:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Onjel on Mar 9, 2011 13:37:44 GMT -5 Looking forward to reading your reviews/essays.
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Post by penelopearcher on Jan 10, 2011 15:32:08 GMT -5

Post by SpringSummers on Jan 10, 2011 16:57:16 GMT -5

Post by Lola m on Jan 10, 2011 21:04:37 GMT -5

Post by Sue on Jan 10, 2011 21:27:58 GMT -5

Post by penelopearcher on Jan 10, 2011 22:59:43 GMT -5

Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jan 11, 2011 13:23:12 GMT -5

Post by Onjel on Mar 9, 2011 13:37:44 GMT -5

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