TG's Realm Updated

[tarotgal]

I updated TG's Realm this morning/afternoon/whatever you like to call it. I never went to sleep last night so I'm a little punchy on the time issue :-) Plus Yahoo says my hotmail addie is currently bouncing so I'm not allowed to post on any Yahoo groups until it's resolved. Gah! Frustrating!

Anyway... this update contains:
*1 new Lord of the Rings story- Back to Back
*1 new Star Wars story- Forced Communication
*1 new Charmed story(and new fandom page)- Hoping
*348 new screen shots added to gallery
*4 video clips reloaded on request (Superman, Orli)

The new LotR story is the A/L one I was working on that's really more just Legolas... it's a little different... possibly more boring. I dunno. If you have thoughts on it, I'd like to hear them.

The Star Wars story I started back in December and it's a lot different. I was inspired by my family- all of whom were sick when I was there and complained constantly about various symptoms. LOL But, yeah, it's different, too, which is why I'm only posting on my site. The tenses change on purpose based on the narration (basically, it starts in past then the story catches up to the present and stays in present the rest of the way through... I hope that's not too confusing) But if you have comments, I'd be interested to hear them. Just phrase all the bad stuff kind of gently :-) heehee!

Enjoy!

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

The SW story is wonderful, no suprises that I would start with that one, lol. I know how Qui feels, ughhh, been sick all weekend, so I'll review these all gradually. I really enjoyed this, from the very vivid detailsing which i always enjoy, to the transformation of Qui Gon. He starts out Stoic and calm, and then almost deterioriates into switching roles with Obi Wan. Obi seems to become the master and the healer, and takes care of Qui Gon the only way the he knows how to do it. I love the fact that he can't really touch Qui Gon so he has to learn to deal in different ways. That really backs up the whole title and motif about communication. Twas wonderful Tg, ~Annalisa

[tarotgal]

WHOA! You're quick! LOL! I'm impressed!
*gets over shock*

Thanks for such sweet comments about it. I had trouble with the title again... but I think I was right to include something about communication, based on your fb here about the main point of the story. You got it in one *relieved sigh* Thank you for such great thoughts about their roles in the story, and of course I am very glad you liked it and wanted to start with it :-)

I hope *you're* feeling better as well!! *hugs* Thank you :-)

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[(Anonymous)]

Thanks! Am feeling better, thank goodness, in time for classes again...gag.
Actually, I checked the site for the first time, saw an update, and then realized that your post for the site came in after, and I realised that I prolly checked the site, the min that you updated, lol. What timing!
~A

[rainbowbluebird.livejournal.com]

Mmmm...the A/L story is definitely not boring! It has a very alluring build up [much like the delicious elfy build ups] and beautiful descriptions. The imagery, the sneezing and Legolas' thoughts all blend together into a wonderful seamless whole. Plus all the nose rubbing, and build ups are terribly sexy. *g*
Definitely a keeper.

BVB

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[tarotgal]

*breathes sigh of relief* I suppose with a sneezey elf, I shouldn't have been so worried, but I was. I wasn't sure how the story was going to read... it's short and I wrote it over a long stretch of time, so I was hoping that it did flow well with the images and thoughts and all *sighs again* I really appreciate your thoughts here... and I'm most glad you found it enjoyable! :-)

[(Anonymous)]

Mmmm...gimme a moment...savoring the wonderfulness...

Okay.

First, Obi. :) I tend to - I won't say 'stay away from' b/c nothing could keep me from a sneezy! SW fic, lol - but read sneezy! Qui with markedly less enthusiasm than sneezy! Obi. I love him to death, but there's just something about a sniffly Obi that does it for me. So I was, as I opened the link, whispering my mantra of "Please let it be Obi-Wan. Please let it be Obi-Wan." and hoping, as I scolled down the page for my customary 'peek before I read the fic,' to find the first italicized "Hhhiisshhh" next to the words "Obi sneezed." Not the case.

But.

But, but, but. I really LIKED it. I mean, a lot. I loved the variance you gave in using the first person pov. While it's nice to be an outside observer, this fic definitely needed an inside Obi's head perspective. The hypersensitivity was a wonderful touch - well, I shouldn't say touch as the entire fic revolved around it, but you know what I mean. I think I mentioned this before, but - next to sneezes - I'm a fever gal, so this kind of fic was right up my alley. It's been a while - knock on wood - since I last felt any of that, but from what I remember - ugh. And poor Qui with his Jedi senses! Aw, I just wanted to snuggle him - but not, because I doubt he'd appreciate it.

'Twas very good. Thank you for sharing it, Hon.

...I have to ask - any chance of seeing a sequel with Obi the Jedi bitten by the bug? Nummy Jedi all sick and hot - with just healing Qui knowing exactly what he was going through...But if such a thing does not coopperate, my imagination is still fully functional and can handle such a thing adequately. :)

I'll be back a bit later with my praise of the sneezy! elf. Mmmm, good.

-c

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[tarotgal]

Mmmm...gimme a moment...savoring the wonderfulness...
*giggle*

Customary peek before you read the fic... ah, I know that action well... I'm sorry to have dissappointed you right off the bat, though. I know that feeling as well. I don't want to jinx myself here, either, but I would very much like to write a sneezey!Obi sequel to this story. I think it brings forth enough issues that could use more story to explore.

But, but, but. I really LIKED it. I mean, a lot.
*G* Thank you :-) I'm glad you liked the POV and found it more engaging for this particular story. And the hypersensitivity- well, I couldn't resist inflicting that upon a poor Jedi... seemed just too perfect. I love colds, don't get me wrong, but there's just something about a good strong fever that colds just don't have. So I'm glad that jumped out at you as well *G*

It's been a while - knock on wood - since I last felt any of that, but from what I remember - ugh. And poor Qui with his Jedi senses! Aw, I just wanted to snuggle him - but not, because I doubt he'd appreciate it.
heehee! No, probably not, but I still wanted to snuggle him. Or at least have Obi snuggle him. Something I hope to get out of my system more in the sequel :-) *crosses fingers that story will cooperate* Thanks again- I'm so glad you liked it, even though it wasn't Obi :-)

Yay for sneezy elves!

[ladykorana.livejournal.com]

Ai! Such cuteness! This was lovely, tg! I love stories where you can see the illness slowly creeping up on the sufferer, and this was no exception. Not only was it perfectly in character, but I adore sleepy elves almost as much as sneezy elves, and you gave me both at once! Your description was excellent, as usual. I could see quite clearly in my mind's eye the image of a cold elf, huddling against a ranger and a tree for warmth, hoping against hope that he's not falling ill, and at the same time barely able to keep his eyes open...poor Legolas really needs to get home to a warm bed before his sniffles get worse! ;)

Thank you also for the lovely image of Legolas's head nodding up and down as he succumbs to sleep...being sleep-deprived much of the time myself, I could totally relate to that! All in all, I really enjoyed this fic, though I think it's crying out for a sequel starting with the daylight and taking us through the worst of Legolas's cold...well...maybe it's just me begging for that sequel, but a girl can try, can't she? *G* Thanks again!

Re: Yay for sneezy elves!

[tarotgal]

Well... I don't want to jinx myself... but a sequel entitled 'Front to Front' (which just cries out for a decent sex scene or something of that sort) is pounding at me to be written.

heehee I know how he feels sleep-wise as well. Though, oddly, my head usually goes back instead of forward when I nod off sitting upright. But, anyway, there's just something about a sleeping guy that gets me... yum! And a sleeping elf, well, even better! :-)

Thank you for your thoughts on the story... it was a little different from my usual, so I wasn't quite sure how it was going to read for anyone else. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the images, as obviously that's what I concentrated on most, with the illness slowly coming upon him and the poor elf trying to stay warm and noble :-) Thanks for such yummy feedback, and putting me at ease!