I sent the beginning of the diary story to two friends to read provide feedback -- essentially I was asking, if you started this story, would you want to finish it? So far, one has responded yes, with some constructive criticism, and the other won't be reading until this evening. He prefers to save erotica for the weekends, I guess.
When I read back over the story, the thing that strikes me the most is that it's as though I like the guy's bathroom more than I like him. I spend more time describing his loo than I do describing him. Is that a problem? I'm not sure. We'll see if editor #2 notices.
In the meantime, I did go ahead and finish part 2 of a story I'd started 2 years ago, about a woman who meets an online friend. In part 1, she can't help but see him a second time. In part 2, she goes to meet him for a third time. Part 1 got very good reviews with many requests for Part 2. Part 2, however, is receiving mixed reviews. So far it's only posted on one site - will be posted on site 2 by Monday, where it may get more exposure (and where feedback was more positive than the other site).
I'm wondering if it's worth posting stories here.... If I did, is it likely anyone would notice? Who knows - I just might give it a try...
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I finally heard back from editor #2. He liked the story and felt it was definitely worth continuing, with no concerns about the amount of time spent describing the bathroom. So the story will continue.
As for the other story, part 2 was posted on the other site, and is getting mediocre votes. They're ok, but they're not as good as part 1. Part 1, for the record, has been posted here: Going Back for Seconds.
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