Updates: August 2001
August 15, 2001 at 10:20PM Eastern Time
Well, I think I have updated so little this
summer that you people deserve something for not ditching me. However, I
don't have ANY new fanfics. None. Sorry, but it is taking me a while
to get this stuff out; I have been really busy as of late, and have been using
my free time to relax and enjoy the summer (and I am making each new fanfic as
good as I can). Unfortunately, school starts back up on the 28th, in which
time I have to read three novels, go to karate, do family things, hang-out with
friends, and do a bunch of other stuff. Two weeks left of the summer, and
I sure haven't done much for MSROCAI...that has been uploaded to the internet.
No, this doesn't mean I have some disgutingly large hoarde of fanfics waiting to
be posted. It does mean that I am REALLY working to make this website
better. I geuss I can give a little
sneak peak.
But be warned, this is not the finalized layout for the revamped MSROCAI; I am
taking my time and making it perfect.
Now, you might be wondering why it is taking
me so long to get this project done, even if I am trying to make it awesome (it
has almost been two months; I must be repeating last year). Well, truth be
told, I am trying to turn MSROCAI into a Dragonball fanfiction headquarters,
complete with reviewing tips and writing advice. Of course my
fanfics will be here (-: But I am attempting to create some guidelines to
be used by the whole of Dragonball fanfiction authors and readers, hence the
headquarters part. Why? First of all, I have read some really crappy
fanfiction lately, some fanfiction that needs some work, and some fanfiction
with certain "stolen ideas." I don't think the reviewing part is too hard
to explain; "I hate your story becuz you killed my favorite character!", "You
suckxz!", and of course the reviews with no name, e-mail, or a shred of positive
insight. I have recieved a lot of these reviews lately, and man are they
getting under my skin. You'd think that after a year and a half I would be
used to this, but if anything, the problem is getting worse (especially since
the fandom is growing, which is all the more reason for this). Now, these
"rules" won't be just my opinions; I am trying to get some other veteran authors
to help me.
Just thought you would all like to know this.
August 7, 2001 at 9:40PM Eastern Time
I apologize to everyone for not making an
update since the 21st of June. Quite frankly, I have had nothing new to
update MSROCAI with. Between the fourth of July, the airshow, my third
degree black belt test, a camping trip, and general summer stuff, I haven't
typed very much up in the way of fanfics. I guess it is a good thing,
though, because I am not going to burn out; I have this tremendous urge to write
at the moment, and it is letting some very good writing flow from me. So,
just hold up for a little while longer and I will have more fanfics for you
(especially Dragon War; it is far from done). Also, those new fanfics I
was planning back in June are just taking a while, and will be ready sometime
this fall.
Now, if any of you haven't caught on or if
you haven't visited the site since I fell of the Earth, MSROCAI is getting a new
look. Yes, I did this last year. Yes, I said I was happy with
the layout before you. But remember, I am the one who promised a gazillion
fanfics this summer and changes the navigation system of this website more often
than an intern disappears. The new MSROCAI will be really cool, but it is
taking forever to get just right; this time, I hope, will be the last total
overhaul for a nice while. It is close to done, and I am really happy with
what I have. I plan to have the new site up by the end of the month when
school starts, but I don't know for sure.
Until the next update, which will be much
sooner than this one, let the anticipation roar.