* snippet *

Oh, whatever. Shut up. All of you.

Working on WTOR.

“What’s up, J?” she asked. “I knew that it was bound to happen. Hopefully you got it out of your system and no I’m not going to punch you. But I don’t want you to ever go to exile again. Especially with her.”

“Out of my system?” he said. “You know, I told you. I don’t take it back.”

“We don’t owe each other anything.”

“We don’t,” he agreed and leaned into her.

“Not yet.”

“Not yet,” he repeated as he brushed his lips to hers. He went in for a full kiss.

“How did you find this place?” she asked.

“Nikki?”

“What?”

“Kiss me.”

On retirement

I dislike the word "quit" for so many reasons. It has this overall negative tone that I like to distance myself from. Quitting is something one does when faced with a challenge, not when they've accepted the end of something.

So, here on out I will use the word RETIRE.

I have retired from writing. It has been a very, what word should I use here? Rumbustious two plus years. It's over.

I'm no writer.

I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend. I am a hard worker, a lousy fiance and a loyal pet owner. I am a bitch, a shit-stirrer, a dreamer.

Those are things that I am.

What I am not: a writer, an author, a creator. I am not an artist. I am not someone who can gather words and easily spit them out into Word. I am not that person. I'm not a craftswoman.

It's been a painful road in admitting this to myself. Believe me. It breaks my heart admitting that you all have been seriously duped. I'm pretty sure that anyone could have seen this coming. When's the last time I posted something of actual quality?? Exactly.

I have taken what has been said, the good and the bad, about my writing and filed it away into neat little categories. When I started doing this in my mind I thought the good would outweigh the bad. Boy was I wrong. It's amazing just how much weight something bad brings into the situation. Let's say every light and fluffy comment that I've read about my work weighs 1lb. Every single negative comment, remark or situation weighs 10lbs. When we put it all together, well, I'm sure you guys are smart enough to do math.

So, those that have doubted me. You were right and you win. I am no writer. I will stop pretending to be so I don't "disgrace" your craft.

I am, however, a simple storyteller. Whether I want to continue doing that, that's up to me. But as for now I'm officially RETIRED.

Posts containing links to where you can find the endings of the stories that I have started will be available. The text itself will not be posted on The Feisty Tales but the links to where they can be found will be. And they will be password protected.

Thanks for all your support. I've made so many good friends through writing. Most of whom I still love and adore.

PS: I'm still editing Freaky Temptation for the photo contest winner. Sorry it's taken so long. Life stinks sometimes :(

Hey!

Something is going on!!!!!!

http://www.cafepress.com/FeistyTales

Descriptions:
TEAM FEISTY - quote: "Kiss it, Joe."
TEAM JOE - quote: "Things have changed."
TEAM PRESTON - quote: "Yes, Mistress."
TEAM LAYLA - quote: "On your knees."
TEAM JOEDAN - quote: "This is about us."

On Board Fun!

So, on Twitter @PrincessCR1 had an excellent idea.

I remember I mentioned it earlier to a couple girls that weren't on board and they're fucking lame anyway that we should have story telling time! We're writers. If you want to go stalk those 5 fucks the entire time and not enjoy yourself then that's fine. But guess what? They're going to be busy and not out ALL of the time.

So, here's the deal.

The writers of The Feisty Tales have come together (well, some of us) and we have decided that we want to "host" a story-telling time on the ship this year! Sit on the floor, sit around a lounge, we'll figure it out.

Introducing the first annual:

Cock Tales with Cocktails

Details will follow. Most likely we'll keep this on The Feisty Tales ONLY. We'll create a thread/subforum for it in a little bit when JoshyWashy can get to a computer to figure it all out.

Much love,

The Writers of TFT

Postive thoughts and vibes, people!

This blog is dedicated to the people that have helped me. Those that have encouraged me, lifted me, held me, rocked me, coddled me, cuddled me, loved me, yelled at me, cussed at me, hated me.

A tremendous thank you to all of you reading this. If you're reading this and wondering why I would be thanking you then you obviously don't know me. If you have no clue what I'm talking about, contact me and I'll direct you where to go.

The other day I sent a picture to a few people that have supported me through this two and a half year journey. I want to post the replies that I got to that picture. I know for a fact that I forgot to send the picture to some people. Due to the nature of the picture though (the information that you can see in it and on it) I can't post it publically.

However, if you've ever gotten an email, even just one, from jhjluvsmjm@gmail.com, this blog's for you.

THANK YOU!

You have made the wild ride what it is. Someone said blood, sweat and tears and that is nothing of an exaggeration to what I've been through with this darn thing. I've loved it, hated it, worshipped it and loathed it.

I wanted a page where I could just scroll through your endearing comments. Seriously, guys. This has put me OVER THE MOON this week. I love you all probably too much. But not in some creepy I'll-touch-you-through-your-windows-at-night-when-you're-sleeping way. :)

Okay, here they are. The replies to the photo I sent (typos and all). And anyone that knows what I'm talking about? Please feel free to leave a comment. Your support is what made The Feisty Saga. (Unfortunately I didn't save the tweets from the people that responded via Twitter... BOO!!! I suck.)

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Crissy:

Very cool Kristi! I'm excited for you! Keep me posted on how it goes..I will gladly buy it. :D

Jennifer aka Big Mama:

Good Luck....Just know if one says no....there will be more to send it to. :-) It's all gonna happen for ya, I know it!

@lisamh77:

That is so awesome, amazing, wonderful!! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed-- and you're right, you'll never know if you don't try! I'm so proud of you for sending it :)

Sarah:

Awwwwwwwwwww.  Thank you for sharing!  : D

*tear*

First off, I SO love you for writing and then, furthermore, *sharing* your gifts with all of us.  That in and of itself is amazing.  But, now this??  This is *beyond* exciting and I could not POSSIBLY be more proud of you for doing it.  : )

Like you said....honestly, what DO you have to lose?  Absolutely nothing.  You already have a fanbase that can't get enough of this and that will be loyal for life.  That right there is untouchable.  If these people you're sending it to are as smart as we are, they'll know what to do.  ; ) 

You are a fuckin rock star and this honestly makes me smile from the heart.  : )

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!  *bounces*

xoxoxoxo

Josh:

about fuckin time. good luck. you know im backin you 100%!

glad you didnt chicken out, skeev.

Jen K:

OMG! Yay! I'm so glad you are sending it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! You're awesome!

Michelle:

Yay!!! Crossing my fingers for you!

Mandy:

YAY!! I'm so excited for you!! I have my fingers crossed!

It's your baby. I can understand why. Just have some faith. =)

Shannon:

Awwww I heart you too!  No matter what your stories

kick ass, I dont waste my time reading crap, and if I was a publisher

I would jump on this with both feet!  I wish you the best of luck!

I don't know if I ever told you how much you inspire me.  Tina

convinced me to start writing & posting but YOU inspired me to write

better & to keep trying. Now that I have no one to take so much of my

time I am going to get back to it, again because of you. You are so

brave putting your story out there!  I can't imagine letting my babies

go, I'm afraid i would be laughed at so I understand the ego thing.

But I'd put my money on you in this case cuz you are amazing!  Can't

wait to see the cover art with a blue eyed hottie! (just not as hot as

Joe)  Idk if you know this but there are a lot more publishing

companies that sell books with bdsm in them so I have faith. **hugs**

Thank you for including me in this group it means a lot

Love ya Kristi!

Dale:

Hi,

Woweee! What can I say? I REALLY wish u the best of luck, and I hope it gets noticed and published. You're an exceptional writer and had me hooked from the beginning.

I'll be buying one when it goes to print and can say that I read it whilst it was being made

Good luck hon, you deserve it

Xx

April:

YAY! I wish you all the luck in the world... Either way.... you are the BEST! And a true hero in even taking this step....

Holly:

That..... Is......... AWESOME!!!!!!!! <3 you Feisty!!

Jess:

So proud of you hun!!!

Lisa:

Awww Kris.....we were just your sounding boards....your test subjects....and WE LOVED EVERY WORD!!!!  You are the talent, the creativity and the skank behind the wonderful novels and for most of us fantasies you write......please don't evah stop......we see u in a way u might not see yourself, for the truly talented and amazing writer that you are.  I'm so glad I found you and befriended you.....I can't wait for the next book....in the meantime I will re read the first ones over snd over again.  THANK YOU!!! 

Christine:

Sweetie,

I am SO proud of you for doing this.  :)  I know your stories definitely deserve to be published, so hopefully the important people at the top will see that, as well.  Love you, babe!  Can't wait to see what comes of all of this!!!  :)

Nikki:

OMG that is AWESOME!!! SO happy for you! Lotsa Luck!  \ o / \ o / \ o / \ o / \ o /
I wanna elaborate. When you sent me the first thing you sent me FT I believe, and I started reading it, my VERY first INITIAL impression, was very, clutch my pearls ohmy. As I continued reading I had an epiphany. You really are a talented writer. Like seriously. I am an avid reader. #Bookworm I know good writing. You are a good writer. Seriously. Know that.
That is all

Erin:

Way to go, good luck, w00t, woohoo, you know where I am going with this yes? I'll be keeping my fingers crossed! Would love to see FT in hardcover!!!!

Debbie:

Congrats to you, my dear! That's wonderful news. I would like to personally thank you for your dedication and hard work to this project. More to the fact that you share it with all of us. It's been a pleasure to read such fine work. Good luck to you in your endeavor.

Jenn:

I am so Proud of you babygirl! I knew one day I'd manage to get you to believe in yourself enough to share this with the world....or at least the kinky part of the world that likes to read erotica :P I have been reading erotica since I was a teenager and none of the stuff i've ever read even came close to the stories you've given me.  Freaky Temptation changed my life....no lie! It woke me up and made me want to be sexual again after not being for so long and it brought me to you and made me love another person in a way I never knew possible so THANK YOU!

Tim:

Wow, Kitten. This is some big shit you got goin'. Anything you need in ways of support I'm here. Thanks for the photo...it's REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be prepared to be swept away. =) Can't think of anyone more deserving. You worked your fingers to the bone for this shit!!!! Even if there was an external harddrive thrown here and there........=( lol

Jen @xariesgirl78x:
I got your email! *HUGS* Congrats girlie! I'm so proud of you!