Back in the year 2000, I decided I wanted to create my own website and selected the television series "The Magnificent Seven" as the topic. I'd never had a computer lesson in my life but was determined. I read a book on HTML programming and away I went. I then expanded, creating sites for my other interests but life gets in the way of fun and sadly each site was left unattended and unloved for many years as I focused on my profession and my family.
Fastforward to 2021. Aware of the fact that I need to find time to relax, I have decided to resurrect two of my four sites - "The Magnificent Seven" dedicated to this short-lived tv series, and my site focused the comic book hero Dick Grayson aka Robin/Nightwing/Batman.
I have been working behind the scenes to uplate all links so that they are working sites. All going well, I will start expanding them both. Until then, the content is uploaded here in case it is of interest to others. Below are the two 'corners' you will find on my site. Just click on the picture to be whisked off to that corner. |
29th September 2024
Dear Diary...
Where did my two week holiday go? I had so much I wanted to complete. Alas, while I did finish editing Em7 Ep 3 and have sent it to my amazing beta readers, I didn't finish writing "Jade", which is the last part of my Buck Family series. Oh, and I do need to go back and edit Ep 2 as well. Ep 10, I have formated and posted up to chapter 10... only 16 chapters to go. LOL
One real postive, I reached out to the lovely people who have sent me messages. Thank you, girls. I really love to hear from you. I'm so sorry it took me so long to respond to your messages.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven Nothing new. However, as I repost Em7 Episode 10, all those broken links will be fixed. :)
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - "What's In a Name?" - Still on hold. I will get back to this one. I have left the boys in a precarious position.
"Family Series: Buck - "One Of A Kind". Jade is about 75% done. :) As soon as I post this update, I'm going back to writing her. Ezra is had just been outbid and he's not impressed. :)
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Episode Three edited and once Teri and Sue have run their eye over it, I will process and repost in the new format.
# AU Stories - Nothing new.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
8th September 2024
Well, it has been eleven weeks of hell with Dad's fall and cancer diagnosis. Thank you for being there, Teri and Sue.
In August, I receieved the bill for my website. Somehow, I must have set up automatic direct debit and pay every three years. Three years ago, I paid $300; in other words, $100 a year plus an annual $35 for my domain name (Aussie-lass). So, for the last three years, it has been $135 a year for what is effectively a very expensive online blog... and a place to store my writing.
As I said, the bill for the next three years was deducted from my account - a whooping $775 Australian Dollars! I was dumbfounded. Add to this the bill for the domain and I have just paid $800 for this very expensive online diary that only Teri, Sue and I read.
Well, that isn't totally true. There are, of course, the 'ghost' readers out there who I don't see, and never hear from. They only materialize when a broken link interupts their reading. I do have three people I need to respond to (Kris, Karen and Vicki - sorry, girls. Life has been a bit out of control) and several I will NOT be responding to. Why? Here is an example of the type of messages I have received from several people lately.
Have just spent days reading on your site only to find the links in Story 10 are broken. Would appreciate you addressing this by the weekend so I can finish the story, otherwise the first five parts have been a waste of time. |
Yep. Charming! So, when I failed to respond to this 'ghost' reader, I got this today.
Contacted you a week ago. No resonse. I'm losing interest. Links for part 6 and beyond in story 10 are broken. Would appreicate it if you'd take a few moments to fix so I can finish reading. |
I'm just sitting here shaking my head. There was a time when Mag 7 was a group of fans who chatted about the boys and supported each other. Now, many have moved on and those who are left would appear to be 'Ghost' readers who send messages like this. Really motivates me to fix the broken links!
So, yes, I'm aware some of the links are broken. When I was uploading "Episode Ten: Lingering Threats", the platform crashed and I never got back to it. Then, I thought I'd wait and see if there was anyone out there reading. I guess I had my question answered. :(
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven I have updated the look of the Em7 Episodes page and I'm experimenting with the way I'll be displaying my stories. "Em7: Episode 1 - Blast from the Past" has been edited, given a facelift and displayed in the new format that should suit those who read on the compupter along with those who read on a tablet or phone. I would be interested to know what people think. Yes, that is an invitation to chat about the boys. :)
As for Ep 10 - I'm changing the format of that one too, and will gradually upload all of the chapters for Kris, Karen, Vicki... and the 'Ghost' readers out there.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - "What's In a Name?" - Still on hold. I will get back to this one. I have left the boys in a precarious position.
"Family Series: Buck - "One Of A Kind". I still haven't started on Jade, but I have been editing the earlier epiosdes so I can repost in a new format.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - I hope to get back to Episode 20: What's in a Name?" soon.
# AU Stories - Nothing new.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
3rd July 2024
Mid-year holiday and I've been able to complete my investigation into the Wilmington family. :)
In August last year, I contacted the most incredible artist who had created some Batman 1:6 (Barbie doll sized) figures for me and asked if he would be able to create some Mag 7 ones. These are the latest update pictures I have received. :) So far, Vin is complete and he is working on Josiah. The attention to detail is just incredible.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here, though I read today there are rumours that as Tom Taylor's run comes to an end, they may be going to kill him off.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven Nothing here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - "What's In a Name?" - Still on hold. I will get back to this one. I have left the boys in a precarious position.
"Family Series: Buck - "One Of A Kind". This investigation into the unique Wilmington Clan is almost at an end. I have finished Randy's section with took on a life of its own. Randy is not a character I expect we will see very much in the future, and so I decided to fully investigate him. I went a couple of directions I normally wouldn't with a main character and some may find it a bit controversial, but I'm pleased with the character and his background/life now. We get to see Buck a great deal and all the boys make an appearance.
I hope to start Jade's story before I got back to work next week. Then Buck's family background will be complete. As stated, these are not stories, but rather just simple scenes that give an insight into what makes the family tick. I have just sent Randy's section to Teri and Sue. Hope you enjoy, girls.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - I hope to get back to Episode 20: What's in a Name?" soon.
# AU Stories - Nothing new.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
12th April 2024
So, I was updating weekly, and then real life hit, as it always does during the school term. Easter Holidays and I've found time to update.
Bill has completed the entire set of art I commissioned. Whoohoo! They look amazing! It did cost me a pretty penny, particuarly with the exchange rate, but it was soooo worth it.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. Poor Dick. I have not really been giving him a second thought.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven Nothing here, though the boys have been central in my thinking; particuarly Buck. I know. I'm surprised too. :)
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - "What's In a Name?" This one is on hold. Why? Because I started writing my Family Series for Buck.
"Family Series: Buck - "One Of A Kind" is not a story. Rather, it is a series of scenes that fleshes out the background for the very unique Wilmington Clan. I have had so much fun. The chronicle has 11 parts: 3 dedicated to Tiara, 3 to Breahna and 4 to Lucy, 1 part and an epilogue dedicated to the entire clan; and five appendixes each one focused on introducing one of Buck's adult kids. The eleven parts and the epilogue are finished. Chase and Polly's appendixes are finished - only because they were introduced in "Em7: Episode 40 - Chip Off the Old Block." I have simply used there scenes from that story for their appendix. Writing these scenese not only helped me to flesh out Buck's ladies, it also gave me a deeper understanding of how I see Buck. All the boys make appearances but the chronicles really are Buck focused. Teri and Sue, thank you for joining me on the journey. I just love playing in the Em7 world with you both.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - I hope to get back to Episode 20: What's in a Name?" soon.
# AU Stories - Nothing new.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
19th January 2024
I seem to be updating weekly at the moment. 😃
Dear Diary...
Bill has now completed Nathan. As I said, he worked from a black and white image. :) Only Buck to go.
I start my new year with a new group of students on Monday. I can't believe it. The holidays are over. 😥
Teri, thinking of you as you have a big day tomorrow. 🥰
I really want to get back to work on my Mag 7 POP figures. I was creating an Old West set and and Em7 set. Below are some of the ones I am working on. I watched a Youtube Video on how to remove heads and then set about creating. I have repained a few and I don't think they look too bad. In the OW, I have Vin and Chris both with and without hats. Vin from "Ghosts of the Confederacy" with his braces. I am yet to complete OW J.D. and I have two different versions of OW Josiah I am working on. I'm really pleased with the Em7 ones. I also have Kane, Dalts and Tessa. 😃
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven I have given my Em7 Index page a spring clean. It is looking much better.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - "What's In a Name?" I have completed Part 11 and have started part 12 but yet again, my muse isn't being co-operative. I'm thinking of leaving it for a bit and working on the family series. 'The Best', which I wrote last week, has been posted.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Episode 10 has been uploaded. I'm so much happier now that I've got my mind around the fact that the episodes take place across three time periods. This is now explained on the Em7 Index. "What's in a Name" which I'm working on at the moment, will be an episode in the Bachlors No More time period. I have decided it will be Episode 20.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Finally uploaded. 😁
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
12th January 2024
Dear Diary...
So far, so good with one of my new year's resolutions. I am updating my site reguarly. We won't talk about the diet. 😃
Bill has completed J.D. See below. Only Buck and Nathan to go. I chose the black and white image of Nathan, but Bill said he would be able to colour it using other images.
I am officially back at work next week. Where did my holidays go? I'm a bit concerned my uniform won't fit.
I heard back from Judy a week ago and she is going to update the links on her site so they link back to here which will ensure that all stories do not have my name on them anywhere. That is a huge relief.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - I've just realized I haven't yet uploaded "Em7: Episode 10" and "7th Sense". I'll get on to that this weekend.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I have been working on "What's In a Name?" but my muse has been quite unco-operative. Up to Part 11 at the moment. However, I did write a short 'day in the life piece' in the Bachelors No More timeline, called 'The Best'. A day in the life of the Em7 dads and their kids. Each of the boys address the same situation in their own individual and unique way.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - While I haven't written anything new, I have changed a few things. I have decided that what takes place in "Chip Off the Old Block" is significant enough to be an episode... just one a long way down the line. So, it is now Episode 40. 😃 "A New Era" and "Welcome Aboard" therefore become interim episodes 40.5 and 40.75 respectively. "What's in a Name?" will become an episode (Episode 20 - taking place in the Bachelors timeline) and "Personaification of Evil" (which I started ages ago - yes, little Wyatt and shirtless Vin had been left hanging, Sue and Teri) - will also be an episode... Episode 30 in the Bachelors timeline.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. I meant to upload it. I'll get to that. 😁
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
4th January 2024
Dear Diary...
Happy New Year. Can you believe it is 2024! My new year's resolution - apart from taking off weight - is to update my webdiary at least once a month.
What is going on in my world? I have commissioned Bill Crabb to create some pieces of art for me. He is so incredibly talented. So far, he has completed Vin, Chris, Josiah and Ezra. See below.
I head back to work on Friday - just for a few hours. I don't go back officially until the 15th. Over the holidays, I had planned to complete "What's In A Name?" but instead, I have edited and formatted 'Em7: Episode 10' - which has 26 parts, and '7th Sense: Episode One', which has 32 parts. I have found '7th Sense' a bit strange because I feel so comfortable in the Em7 world and have been spending so much time there. The story is a bit slow for the first 8 parts, but hots up after that. 😃 I have planned two episodes in the 7th Sense AU. Hoping to upload both 'Em7: Episode 10' and '7th Sense: Episode One', some time in the next week.
I have contacted Judy asking if she would mind updating the links on her site, Fic Corral. No reponse yet. I would like all links to all stories updated so that my name is removed completely. I know it is a huge job to update the links but it is really important to me that my name is removed and it would be nice if the links were to the edited versions of all of my stories.
Oh, and Teri, Sue and I have finally found Dalts! 😁
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - I have been formatting stories for uploading.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I had wanted to complete "What's In A Name?" over the holidays. I hope to get back to this one next week.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Nothing new, but I'm looking forward to getting started on Ep 11.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Finally, formatted and ready to be uploaded. 😁
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
24th December 2023
Merry Christmas
Dear Diary...
Merry Christmas!
I'm not sure of the catalyst, but I have just spent the last week formatting and reposting nearly all of my stories. They have been edited and some - the Em7 Episodes - have had some scenes added... something I did last year but I hadn't reposted them. Sharing is still something that causes me stress and anxiety (totally illogical, I know), which is why I share with Teri and Sue and post here without advertising it anywhere any more. This works for me. If someone finds my stories here, that is fine. If you are here, and would like to chat about the boys, please contact me. I enjoy discussing the boys and like any other writer, love comments on my stories. However, if you just want to criticize my writing, go away and ruin someone else's day.
At this point, I think everything is posted apart from some group story pieces I wrote as part of the Vin Feedback and Discussion Group, "Travelling Companions", the couple of alternate universes I've created, and Em7 Episode 10. To think that a few original fictions I wrote at University in the 80s have morphed into Em7 is incredible. The S.T.T.1 (as I called it) had 13 members, not seven, and back in 2000, when I decided to adapt the stories, I wasn't sure it would work. (I still have those original fictions - written using Microsoft Works not Word. 😃 ) Fifty-nine Em7 stories later - and with more than two dozen planned - I'm still having a ball... thank you, Teri and Sue.
I hope to get Episode 10 and my new "7th Sense" AU posted soon. All of which means, I have about 160 Magnificent Seven Stories posted here, which blows my mind. I'm not sure how 'magnificent' they are, but I have had so much fun writing in the last twelve months - and again, thank you, Teri and Sue. Writing has been my outlet and chatting to you, my rock, as Dad and I negotiate mum's deteriorating condition. Although, I think it only fair to say, that in the last two days, the three of us have failed. Still no decision on what Dalts looks like. 😁
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - I have been uploading stories.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Not in the last few days. I have been focused on posting stories.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nothing new.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I can't wait to get back to writing Part 10 and have promised Teri a sequel to "Mellowing In His Old Age" so we can see if Ezra makes it in time for his daughter's birthday. :)
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - I changed the name of Episode Nine from "Relations, Revelations and Retaliations", which never felt right, to "Call to Arms".
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Drafted and still waiting to be cleaned and edited.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
13th December 2023
Dear Diary...
My family is gradually adjusting to our new normal. Dementia is a cruel disease; a tsunami that most countries are not ready for. Thank you Teri and Sue for holding my hand through this. I don't believe I would have coped without you.
I have been on holidays a week and a half and decided to get back to uploading stories. :) I have focused on two series that fall under the umbrella of, "Beyond the Episodes". That is, beyond my Em7 episodes. I have realized that at some stage, the episodes will catch up to the timeline of Bachelors No More and certainly, the story I'm working on at he moment, "What's in a Name" will eventually be an episode. Let us call it, Episode 20 at this stage. LOL
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - I have been uploading stories.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Yes, I have been writing.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - One new story. This one is called, "Blessed." I did toy with the title of "Family Traditions" but decided upon "Blessed." It is just a day in the life of Vin Tanner. :)
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I needed to work on the timeline for "What's in a Name". The section at the hospital was moving faster than the scenes involving the rest of the boys. So, I've added a new scene to Part 7 and removed a scene. Then added a lot of new scenes to Part 8 and moved much of part 8 into Part 9. :) Part 9 is done and I'm just about to start writing Part 10.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Nothing new.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Drafted and still waiting to be cleaned and edited.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
28th November 2023
Dear Diary...
Real life has not be kind. Thankfully, my family is coming out the other end.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Not a great deal but a few stories.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - Nil
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I have completed three stories, "Quirky", "My Boy" and "Mellowing in his Old Age" and have 8 parts of "What's in a Name" done. Just moving onto to Part 9 now.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Nothing new.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Drafted and waiting to be cleaned and edited.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. Thanks Teri and Sue. :)
Thanks
5th May 2023
Dear Diary...
Another few crazy weeks. So much writing.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. I really must watch Season 3 as Season 4 will conclude shortly.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Quite a bit in the writing area.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - So, I decided to write a story called "A Chance". A big section of it was a flashback and it was getting bigger and bigger and I realized it may need to be a story of its own. I spoke to Teri and Sue and they agreed. So, the flashback became a story of its own - "Personaification of Evil" - it is not finished. However, another problem presented; I needed to tell the lead up story. That lead up story was supposed to be in the Em7 episodes but the new timeline meant that that 'incident' needed to take place in the Bachelors timeline. Sooooo, "A Chance" is written but Teri and Sue can't see it until "Personfication of Evil" is finished. And I want to write "What's in a Name" first so, I'm afraid Wyatt and shirtless Vin will just have to wait. (bg). Sue has assured me she will keep Vin warm during the meantime.
Wanting to write something a little lighter, I decided to write a sequel to "A New Era" called, "Welcome Aboard." As I wrote this one, I realized the balance of the team was wrong. I was missing a Buck personality and so, a new character was born. That meant going back and adding scenes to "Chip Off the Old Block."
So, in summary:
Additional scenes added to Chip.
"Welcome Aboard" complete.
"A Chance" finished but not shared.
"Personaification of Evil" on hold.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - I have completed Part 1 of "What's in a Name."
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Nothing new, but Ep 11 and 12 are waiting for me.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Drafted and waiting to be cleaned and edited.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. It has been a wonderful journy back to the world of writing and back to riding with my two pards. :)
Thanks
16th April 2023
Dear Diary...
Easter Holidays are over. I blinked and they were gone but they were a wonderful two weeks. I can't believe how much I achieved.
Actually, I had a look back to July last year (2022) when I returned to Mag 7 and I have written so many new stories.
OW - We Look After Our Own.
LB - Happy Tears
LB - A 4th Principle
Em7 Stand Alone - No
Em7 Stand Alone - Kidnapped
Em7 Stand Alone - Left of Centre
Em7 Golden Years - Happily Ever After
Em7 Golden Years - Happy Grandfathers' Day
Em7 Golden Years - Still the Best of the Best
Em7 Golden Years - Forever the Magnificent Seven
Em7 Golden Years - Chip Off the Old Block
Em7 Golden Years - A New Era
Em7 Bachelors No More - My Hero
Em7 Episode 10: Lingering Threats
Plus I have edited all the Em7 episodes. It has been a crazy ride.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. However, the final episodes of Season Four of "Titans" are showing in the US.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Yes, I have been doing a lot of writing. :)
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - I have finsihed "Chip of the Old Block." This story morphed from being one showing how one of each of the Seven's kids showed traits of their father, into a full blown story introducing all the offspring and providing a foundation for the entire series. This was a result of Teri, Sue and my discussions. They suggested things, fed my muse and I couldn't stop.
Then there was the a future I was only going to hint at, but had no intention of writing. Well, that story that I never intended to write, I wrote in a few hours this morning and it is finished. LOL "A New Era is also complete."
Quite a few stories still on the list to write for this series. :)
# Em7: Bachelors No More - Nothing new but lots of stories on the list to write.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Nothing new, but Ep 11 and 12 are waiting for me.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Okay. I really, really, really, need to get back to this one. It is basically finished.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. It has been a wonderful journy back to the world of writing and back to riding with my two pards. :)
Thanks
5th April 2023
Dear Diary...
Easter Holidays. Wow, first term was crazy and so stressful. So much going on at school, but Teri and Sue have provided a haven for me. And they insist on feeding my muse. Thank you so much, girls.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new. I do have a series of stories I was hoping to write and I've written the first few but I'm afraid if I allow Dick to start whispering in my ear again, the boys may stop.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven My goodness, where do I start?
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - To think, this was going to be a one off story. It has morphed into a series which has split into a second series - "Bachelors No More." Teri and Sue wanted to know how the boys met their special ladies and then I had an idea for a story around Ezra and his daughter. However, I want to stay true to the boys. Every story, must be about the boys and their relationships with each other. The extended family is fun to play with, but the boys must remain the focus.
So, Golden Years - I wrote story 100 - or the final in the Golden Years Series. It is a deathfic... never thought I would do that, but it is less focused on the death and more on creating the eternity I would want for the boys. That one is finished.
I'm working on Story Four - Chip Off the Old Block. I really hope to finish it over the Easter Break. There are three more Golden Years Stories on the list at this stage. So lots to chose from once I finish Chip.
# Em7: Bachelors No More - The first story is finished and I enjoyed it. However, I have another 7 on the list to write for his series. :) Need to record each of the boys' weddings... though Buck doesn't have one. I'll have to think of a way to write a sotry about how Buck ended up with his three ladies.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Episode 10 is finished. I have Ep 11 planned out and so many ideas for episode 12. Now that I am using the talk to text on my phone to record ideas when I am walking, I have a lot of scenes outlined for both.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. Yes, I really must get back to this one. I'd like to do a full read through and see if I'm happy with Story 1. Then I can get started on Story 2. It was always meant to be just the two stories in this series. .
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :) All older updates are now below. It has been a wonderful journy back to the world of writing and back to riding with my two pards. :)
Thanks
12th March 2023
Hi Everyone
2023! Wow, the time has passed so quickly. It has been four months since I updated but I know these updates are basically only read by me, Teri and Sue and as I speak to you two every day I guess they a pretty pointless. :) However, it provides a place for me to record my reflections so I can look back and see what I was doing in March 2023.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. Sad news is the Titans TV series has been cancelled. Good news is Dick is now actively recognised as the centre of the DC unvierse. I'm mean, I've know that for years... he's always been the centre of the DC universe for me. While Taylor is writing, I'm happy. My only concern is that now that Dick has been elevated so high, the only place he has to go is down. I really hope DC doesn't default to 'breaking' the character to generate interest in place of writing really good characterisation and storylines. It will be interesting coming back to this comment in 12 months to see if my fears have been realized. Fingers crossed they treat Dick with respect.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here. I just haven't had time. I've been WRITING.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Soooo much writing.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - I have Story 4 planned out. I have two other story outlines (one looking back at the meeting between the former STF1 and their two new members) and one with one of the kids phoning for help. I have decided to write the Golden Years Wedding series. Vin's wedding story is plotted out. I have ideas for Ezra's and Josiahs.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - I haven't reposted 6 to 9. They have all been edited and updated. Maybe I will post one day. However, I have just finished writing Ep 10. I wrote about three chapters 15 years ago and then I stopped writing. Teri and Sue have reignited my love of the boys and Ep 10 is finished with 26 parts. I'm really pleased with it and loving sharing it with Teri and Sue. I made significant changes to what I had planned. It is now a multi-faceted story... with lead ins to future episodes. Episode 11 is planned out and I have a list of ideas for Episode 12. Thank you, Teri and Sue. :) So many ideas and not enough time to write! What an amazing problem to have.
# AU Stories - 7th Sense. I have been preoccupied with Em7, but I hope to get back to that one too. Story one is finished and I have an ouline for Story two. This one has a very different feel to Em7. The boys relationships are so new. In Em7 everything is so comfortable.
Recorded now so I can look back and see what I was up to at this time. :)
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6th November 2022
Hi Everyone
We lost a good friend this month. I have been away from the fandom for so long and only reconnected recently. On Sunday, I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed a chat with Amelia. Gone too soon. Hug those you love, everyone.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. However, I have recently purchased Season 3 of Titans so I hope to start watching that. That may spark some enthusiasm towards reviewing more episodes. :)
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven No, new writing as such, but I have been editing and reposting stories and my muse is kicking in Em7. I have some ideas to get Episode 10 written and only today have had some ideas for the second story in 7th Sense.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - New Story - "Still, the Best of the Best" has been posted.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Reposting Stories - Em7 Episode 5 has been reposted. I can't thank Teri and Sue enough. With your help, girls, I have put that demond to bed. I have finished editing Episode 6 and that is with my wonderful beta readers. Hope to repost that soonish.
# Kids' Stories: - Nothing new.
# AU Stories - New Story - 7th Sense. Teri, Sue and I have been reoccupied with Em7, but I hope to get back to that one too. :)
That's all for the moment. Only five weeks until my Christmas break... not that I am counting. :)
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22nd September 2022
Hi Everyone
I have a three-week holiday and I am hoping to use most of it to edit old stories and to write new ones. :)
Teri and Sue, thank you so much. Chats with you give my muse a major kick.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Yes, I have been writing.
# OW Fiction - Nothing new.
# Em7: Golden Years - New Story - I have just... literally in the last hour... finished writing "Still, the Best of the Best." It is with my beta readers.
# Em7: Stand Alones - Nothing new.
# Em7: Episodes - Reposting Stories - Em7 Episodes 3 and 4 have been reposted. Episode 5... well, that one is difficult. It is the story that a woman attacked me over. It took a great deal of encouragment from Teri and Sue to get me to reread it... something I hadn't done since I was flamed. I have edited it and am still in two minds about reposting it. I kept waiting for it to be 'pathetic' and really bad. I didn't find it so. It is certainly not the best thing I have ever written but I thought it was readable. Now, I just have to get passed the block I have with it following the attack all those years ago.
# Kids' Stories: - Nothing new, but Teri and Sue really want to see more of Aunt Becky!
# AU Stories - New Story - 7th Sense. Teri and Sue and betaing for me now. :) Thanks so much, girls.
That's all for the moment.
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3rd August 2022
Hi Everyone
First, huge thank you to Teri and Sue. What for? For everything.
No website updates but I'm writing and working through old stories so I can repost them. Thank you to Tree, Tammy Jo, Sue Siddons, Karen B-T, Kim Sargent, Deborah E-M, Nuria and the other ladies on Facebook for their support and encouragement. Knowing you are reading and enjoying sends me running back to the keyboard to write more.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Yes, I have been writing.
# OW Fiction - New Story - "We Take Care of Our Own." Posted all parts.
# Em7: Golden Years - New Stories - I have posted two new stories. "Happily Ever After" and "Happy Grandfather's Day"
# Em7: Stand Alones - New Stories - I have posted two new stories. "Kidnapped" and "Left of Centre"
# Em7: Episodes - Reposting Stories - I am working through Em7 Episode 3 as are my Beta readers. I hope to have it reposted soon.
# Kids' Stories: - New Stories - I have two new LB stories with my amazing betas - Teri and Sue.
# AU Stories - New Story - 7th Sense. Teri and Sue and betaing for me now. :) Thanks so much, girls.
That's all for the moment.
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19th July 2022
Hi Everyone
I am having ball. No website updates but lots of writing happening behind the scenes. Huge thank you to Teri and Sue... two amazing friends. Thank you too, to the ladies on Facebook for their support and encouragement. Knowing you are reading and enjoying sends me running back to the keyboard to write more.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. I
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Nothing new here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven Yes, I have been writing.
# OW Fiction - 1 new story. "We Take Care of Our Own." 9 of 11 parts posted.
# I am planning and writing a new Em7 series called, "The Golden Years." Two stories with my amazing Betas at the moment and two others being planned.
# One new LB story with my amazing betas - Teri and Sue... you are fantastic!
# 7th Sense - Teri and Sue and betaing for me now. :) Thanks so much, girls.
# Just started working on a very short Em7 Stand Alone story. :)
Thanks all for the moment. I am going back to work so things will slow.
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July 9th 2022
Hi Everyone
Well, my holidays are over. Back to work on Monday. Over the three weeks I have had a ball. I have been writing and have been working on my site.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - Nothing new here. I have been working on Mag 7.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - Where do I start? I have:
1. Uploaded most of my OW fiction. You can find it by going to my Mag 7 site, using the menu bar at the top and clicking on the 'OW Fiction' button. Please note, you may need to right click in the menu and in the drop down menu, click 'refesh frame'.
2. Uploaded most of my 'Kids Fiction.' As above, just click on the Kids Fiction menu button along the top.
3. Started uploading my Em7 fiction. At the moment, only "Em7: Episode One - Blast From the Past" has been reuploaded. Click on the "Em7 Fiction' button.
4. Uploaded my Em7 Collages. You can access them from the Em7 Fiction Page or by going here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson Nothing new.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven I has been fantastic to be writing again. Huge thank you to Teri.
# OW Fiction - 1 new story. "We Take Care of Our Own." At the moment the first two chapters are up.
# Em7 Fiction - 1 new story. "No." Poor Chris. :) You can find the story, here.
# 7th Sense - Teri and Sue and betaing for me now. :) Thanks so much, girls.
Thanks all for the moment. I am going back to work so things will slow.
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June 13th 2022
Hi Everyone
I know I said I would try to update reguarly but... well, real life got in the way. On Sunday, I actually stumbled across a Mag 7 group on Facebook. Looked at it for a few minutes and then decided to take the plunge... created a Facebook profile and dived in. I have to be really careful with using my real name. My employer is really 'big' into ensuring their employees are 'above' repute... not that I believe anything I write or on this site should cause an issue. Then someone on the Facebook group encouraged me to join another Facebook group. It all happened really quickly. Everyone has been so welcoming. Thank you everyone.
Website Update: Dick Grayson - I have been adding to the Video section for the 1966 Batman series. :) You can find it here.
Website Update: Magnificent Seven - I have been working on the Episode page and have completed "Ghosts of the Confederacy." It has a detailed summary with my reflections, screen grabs, video grabs, audio grabs and a copy of the script. You can find it here.
Writing Update: Dick Grayson I have posted a few stories in my "Sons of the Bat" Series. You can find them here.
Writing Update: Magnificent Seven I have edited the first two of my "Hell of a Shot Series". You can find them here. On the writing front, I have been working on "7th Sense" an Au I started writing fifteen years ago. Story is almost finished. It has more been a place for me to play than a real story. :) Hope to post soon.
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September 30th 2021
Wow, it's been almost ten years since I have updated or even thought about my site or my writing. Life took me away and the need to find a way to relax has brought me back. So, where am I at?
1. I have started writing again. At the moment, I am focused on a new series called "Sons of the Bat" which revolves around Dick Grayson's central role in the Bat family... in particular, his relationship with his brothers.
2. Magnificent Seven: this site is huge and will take a while to work through everything. At the moment, I have fanfiction working. I have started with my Old West Fiction and will move on to other areas as I go. It is taking a while. Many links are not working yet... and I'm bouncing all over the place as the urge takes me.
3. Dick Grayson: Most of this site is up and running... or at least, back to where it was ten years ago.
4. I have discovered the new DC "Titans" live-action series. The fact that, for the most part, it centres on Dick has me working on this series. I have completed reviewing, screen grabbing and video grabbing Dick's role in the first seven episodes of Series One. You will find them on my Dick Grayson Site. Just go to TV Appearances.
4. Comics - I am years behind. Don't worry, I hope to catch up. :)
5. My goal is to post an update once a week... every Saturday, Aussie time.
I would love to hear from anyone who loves Dick Grayson or the Magnificent Seven. Discussing Dick, Vin and the boys, is what I love to do.
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