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    [Writing] Anyone Want to Beta Read?

    I have two Betas, which will be the limit for right now. Thank you to everyone who has shown interest! I am looking for beta readers for my STATUS: POSITIVE manuscript. It is 198 pages (57,000+ words), double spaced and formatted at 12pt font. I have different file formats available (pdf...
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    [Question] Referring to Same Sex Parents in a Novel

    I'm needing some advice about same sex parent characters and using their pronouns along with proper names in dialogue. I thought I had this down, but it is starting to get confusing. I have been writing (for awhile) a dystopian book where the main character was adopted by two married men. (I...
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    [PC Game] Oz Adventure by American McGee- Yes, Please!

    Yeah, I have to whore out a kickstarter/announce a new game for a second: Ozombie by American McGee and Spicy Horse Games Dorothy's great-great-granddaughter joins forces with Tin Woodman and Lion to battle Scarecrow's mindless army for control of Oz. OZombie will be first and foremost a...
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    [Announcement] EPIC WIN: General Specific and Dill616 are getting married!

    Today, I got my hair cut, went to Hu Hot with my lovey and then came home. As I was walking in the door, I noticed there were things on my kitchen table that I hadn't left there. I turn around the corner, see my mother sitting in my living room. On the couch, General Specific 's mother was...
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    Can anyone make custom rubber stamps?

    Hello! Are any of you artistically inclined formites able to make custom rubber stamps? The general and I are looking for one that is circular and has a crossed wand and lightstaber to use for our wedding things. If you don't personally do this, could you suggest a place or person that does...
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    What are you giving up for Lent?

    I f-ing hate the Lent/Easter season in the American south. It's such an uncomfortable time. I often think it's all about making people feel like ungrateful brats and the candy isn't very nice. So, I'm giving up religion for Lent despite the fact that I'm not even a Christian. So there. What...
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    Two Nerds Fell in Love

    So, I had the idea to have edible geeky wedding favors that featured the interests of both General Specific and myself. I was having some trouble with ideas and wondered if anyone had suggestions. I'll list the stuff I've found so far. Harry Potter: 1. Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans...
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    [Writing] Status: Positive

    Status: Positive Part One I was born to a woman who never loved me. Never mind that she stumbled into the children’s bank with the residue of my afterbirth still clinging to her leg. I can ignore her turning me over only hours after I was born. It’s the fact that she didn’t bother to give me a...
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    Natural Hair Doll

    For my goddaughter's birthday, I wanted to make her a natural hair doll. We're trying to teach her at a young age that natural is beautiful. This is the doll fresh out of the box. Her hair looks nothing like ethnic hair. (The process of how it was done is within the spoiler- pictures...
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    [Question] MFA Programs

    I'm looking for low-residency MFA programs in Creative Writing and was wondering if anyone had any positive or negative experiences to share. The university I work for actually has a fully-funded MFA program, but they don't take part-time students. There's no way I can quit my job, forego my...
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    [Question] Questions about asking Questions (General Specific is not allowed to read this)

    First off, one General Specific has agreed not to read this post. If he's seen lurking around here, kick him. Hi, ball-busting feminist in love Dill reporting for duty. As many of you will know, one Mr. General Specific and I are in a kissy-kissy long term relationship. One of the things we...
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    I have a sewing machine and I'm not afraid to use it!

    If this needs to be moved to a different area, so be it. General Specific suggested I ask the Cosplay Department of Halforums for advice on my new adventures in sewing. For a long time, I've been hand sewing and embroidering with no problem. However, I FINALLY got a sewing machine for Christmas...
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    Star Wars Behind-the-Scenes and/or 'Making of'

    Up until two months ago, I had never before seen a Star Wars movie- at all. None. Nada. Gar nichts. General Specific then came into my life and slowly introduced me to the badassery that is the War of Stars. Last night, we finished Episode 3 and I'm now interested in watching some 'Making of'...
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