Long message. Hope you are sitting down. (bg) It relates to me posting my new stories on my site.

I have had numerous messages asking why I am not posting my stories to my site or to the Mag 7 archives any more. As a matter of fact, in the past few months I have received friendly requests, demands and even abuse.

The tone and theme of the demands and abuse is the same - I have no right to choose where I post my stories. I find it fascinating that it is acceptable for a writer to post her work exclusively in Zines which readers must pay for, yet, for some reason some people deem it unacceptable for an author to choose to post exclusively on one list. I’m afraid I don’t understand this. The Vin F & D list is not closed. Anyone can join it.

As many of you know, in 2003 I was viciously flamed and when I made the mistake of responding to the message, my flamer had her friends send threats and profanity. It was a dreadful experience and I left the fandom for some time. My flamer’s attack stole not only my confidence (the message was something to behold), but the joy I found in writing. I know it is stupid. I know allowing these people get to me is silly, but that does not make it any easier to deal with, particularly as the flames have continued. I know my writing isn’t brilliant. Unfortunately talent and enthusiasm don’t always go hand in hand, but I love writing about the boys and I’m not allowing these faceless cowards to stop me.

When I returned to Mag 7 in July 2004, I started a group of my own called “Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group”. This group provides a safe haven for writers. The girls on list don’t seem to mind that I’m not an accomplished writer. They read my attempts and send support. They share their writing and I send them support. It is simple and fun. I feel very safe posting my stories there and with the support of this wonderful group of ladies, my confidence is growing and my love of Mag 7 is stronger than ever. During our recent celebration week we examined the episode “Working Girls” and it was an absolute blast!

I have intermittently posted stories to my site since July 2004 but, as I said, the flames have continued. Yes, I know it is likely to be the same person/people using various emails addresses, but I’ve had enough. Second guessing what I write, shaking when I open a piece of feedback – it isn’t worth it. Last year, I built up the courage to again post some stories on my site. The only response I received was a flame. I admit, I was devastated. I decided then that I would never again open myself up to this.

I realize that in doing so I have been punishing both my friends and myself as I can no longer share my stories with the wonderful people who have sent me support in the past. While some of my friends have joined the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group, others have not as it is a high traffic list – averaging 3000 messages a month in 2007… over 7000 in December alone. (g) Yep, the boys are still riding strong.

So, I have not been posting my stories on my site in an effort to avoid these people who have nothing better to do than be nasty. I could see no other solution.

Last week I discovered that my webpage provider allows me to password protect selected pages. An idea was birthed – if I place a password on my new writing, I could keep flamers out and share with those who always sent support when I posted a story.

So, I have made a decision… it hasn’t been easy. Thank you, Teri for your wonderful support.

I am going to start sharing my stories beyond the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group again but with restricted access for all of the reasons stated above.

This is a huge step for me and I’m still not sure I’m doing the right thing. I know I will receive criticism for this decision if the messages I have been receiving are anything to go by.

Yes, these are direct quotes from messages I have received in the last three months. The interesting thing about all of these is they are from people I don’t know and have never heard from previously. Not one of them said ‘hi’ or used my name and only two signed their name. Needless to say, I have not responded. There are some very strange people out there. (g) I am a living breathing person… not a computer. I do this as a hobby to meet people and share my passion… not to provide a service for rude people.

If you are a friend who would like to read the stories I wrote in 2007, email me nominating a password of six characters (nothing connected to the show or it would be too easy for someone to hack into (g). It could take up to a week for me to activate it... yep real person on this end. (G) I ask only two things…

# that you respect my right to choose who I share my stories with

Please note:

(a) If you share your password with anyone else and I find out, I will immediately deactivate it.

(b) If I don’t know you, I won’t activate your password. Sorry.

(c) If you have never contacted me before and want to read my stories, drop me a note so I can meet you and we can take it from there.

All of this may seem silly or an over-reaction, but I’ve been living with this harassment for four long years and it has taken its toll. More than once I have been close to just pulling down my site and leaving.

This way the flamers LOSE!

Thank you to the girls on the Vin F & D Group without whose support I would have stopped writing three and a half years ago.

Special thanks to Teri for giving me the confidence to do this. Teri, I can't begin to tell you what your freindship and support means to me.

Okay. Time to bite the bullet... I can't believe how nervous I am. As a trial, I have uploaded two stories only behind the password protection. When you click on the links below you will be asked for your user name and your password.
USER NAME: The email address you used to contact me
PASSWORD: The six characters you emailed me.

This will give you access to the 2 stories below.

I want make it very clear that his is just a trail at this stage. If this works, I will upload all of the other stories I wrote in 2007. Watch this space for updates.

Stand Alone Story "Another Perfect Day" A morning in the life of Em7. Character Focus:   All Seven        Rating:   Everyone     Length:     1 page. © March 2007 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. Stand Alone Story "The Wobble Factor" A bitter sweet tale: Chris looks back on his life. Character Focus:   Chris and all of the boys.        Rating:   Everyone     Length:     6 pages. © March 2007 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. "Safecracker... What If?" Response to the April Celebration Challenge - Safecracker What if. What if Vin had been recognized in Purgatory? This What if turned into a missing scene/Vinification. (G) Character Focus:   Vin, Chris and Buck         Rating:   Everyone     Length:     10 pages. © March 2007 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. "Little Britches - Quite A Catch" Response to Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group April Celebration Challenge - Fishing trip. J.D. wants to catch some fish and so Vin gives him a hand. Character Focus:   Vin, Chris, Buck and J.D.        Rating:   Everyone     Length:     1 page. © March 2007 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. "More Trouble Than He Can Handle?" Response to both the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group 2005 challenge - 'Trouble finds Vin' and the April Celebration Challenge - 'Revenge.' Vin finds himself with more trouble than he can handle. Character Focus:   Vin, Chris and all of the boys        Rating:   Over 13     Length:     63 pages. © March 2007 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while.

# Collage Updates:     I created a couple for the April Celebration and forgot to add the ones I created for Halloween. I will try to add them to my site soon.

Update from April 2nd 2007
# Wow, that went quick! Term one at school is over. (G) Our quarterly Membership review on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group is complete. And, we have our April Celebration Week starting in less than a week. Yayyyy!

# Site Updates:     The only thing I have added is my Safecracker grabs. I have grabbed from all of Season One. My problem is finding time to add them to my page. You will find the grabs here


# Email updates:     I am up to date on list but my private email has about 16 unanswered email in it. I will answer those this week.

# Writing Updates:    

I have four stories ready for the April Celebration and I'm hoping to complete a fifth. I also have a WIP that I'm posting.

I want to thank the couple of poeple who take the time to send me feedback on my site and stories. It is nice to know there is actually someone out there. (G) One new friend commented that she thought I would be getting so many email I wouldn't have time to respond. The truth is, I'm lucky if one person takes the time to contact me about a new story or a new addition to my site. I'd love to hear from you so we can discuss the boys. I sometimes wonder if I'm the only one who every looks at my site.

# Collage Updates:     I have created a couple for the April Celebration and will try to add them to my site as soon as it is over.

Update from Jan 14th 2007
# It has been a busy time for me with some real life issues and the wonderfulweek we had on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group. Our Christmas/ New Year Celebration week has just finished and we shared 2750 + messages. Thank you to all those invovled. It was a blast. # Site Updates:     YES!! Yes, I have finally updated my site.
* First, I have given it a general facelift.
* I have uploaded my 2007 Calendar. You will find it here
* I finally have the technology to do some decent screen grabs. I am working through Season 1 as I have those on DVD. So far I have posted the "Opening Credits" - 76 grabs, and "Ghosts of the Confederacy" - 929 grabs. Some of them are like photos... like this one.



Others are a bit grainy. I'm afraid I'm still learning. If you want to see the others, Click here
* I have uploaded all of my collages... yes, finally. More about that below.
* I have created a complete fiction listing of all of my stories, which you can find here
* I have updated my AU Universe page to include all of the Au's I'm writing in. You can find it Here
* I added theme songs to a number of my Au's. I hope you like them.

# Email updates:     Just a wee bit behind. (G) I will try to catch up in the next week.

# Writing Updates:    

I posted 9 stories during our Celebraton week. One is the first story in my new Em7: Book of Fate AU. I'd love to know what you think of it.

Stand Alone Story "Egsackery Syndrome" This story is set early in Em7 chronology... when the boys are fighting in Katinda. Vin is a long way from home at Christmas Character Focus:   Vin, Buck & Josiah         Rating:   Everyone     Length:     1 and a half pages. © Dec 2006 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. Stand Alone Story "My Love of a Lifetime" Chris finds Christmas a difficult time. He reflects on the family he lost and the family he now has. Character Focus:   Chris & Vin         Rating:   Everyone     Length:     2 pages. © Dec 2006 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. Stand Alone Story "The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot" A Nat King Cole song brings back some memories for Vin. Character Focus:   All Seven         Rating:   Everyone     Length:     5 pages. © Dec 2006 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. Stand Alone Story "The White Wolf" This story is set when Vin is a teenager and living with Kojay. Character Focus:   Vin and Kojay         Rating:   Everyone     Length:     1 and a half pages. © Dec 2006 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while. The Greatest Gift of All Dec 2006, Brigitta B. Chris asked Vin what he wants for Christmas Character Focus:   Vin and Chris      Rating:  For All      Length:     2 pages pages. Picasso Dec 2006, Brigitta B. Never ask a child what they have drawn. (G) Character Focus:   Vin and J.D.      Rating:  For All      Length:     1 page. Ghosts What If... "A What If scene from Ghosts of the Confederacy" Dec 2006, Brigitta B. What if Vin hadn't opened up to Chris about the bounty? What if it had been Ezra? Character Focus: Vin, Ezra, Chris (g)     Rating:    Everyone        Length:     1 page. Episode 7.5 Singing in the Rain Start of Episode 8   I had hoped to have Episode 8 written for the Celebration week on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group but it wasn't to be. However, I posted the first part of Episode 8 as Episode 7.5 (g) This follows directly the events of Episode 7 -- the boys rush from the Thanksgiving party to go on a mission and things don't go well. Character Focus:   All of the boys.         Rating:   Over 15 years     Length:     9 pages Sorry. This story is only available on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group. Just click on the link and then log in. NEW AU "Em7: Book of Fate - Story One "Seven One, One Destiny" The first story in a 10 stories series in my new AU. The men of Em7 are drawn on a quest to save mankind from an evil waiting to be reborn. Character Focus:   All Seven        Rating:   Everyone     Length:     15 pages.

# Collage Updates:     YES!! I have posted many new collages to my collage page. Mostly they are Vin and Chris but there are some Team, Actor and Em7 collages as well.

Update from Jan 3rd 2007
#I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that your New Year is filled with love and happiness. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those Mag 7 fans who are a part of my life. Thank you for the fun. Thank you for the support. Thank you for keeping the boys alive. I hope that together through writing, reading and communicating with each other, we can keep the boys riding for many years to come. Special thanks to Darla who rides every journey with me and to my pards on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group for renewing my confidence and love of writing.

# Site Updates:     Afraid not. I've been writing ready for the Christmas/New Year Celebration. (G)

# Email updates:     Basically, I'm up-to-date with my list email but I have to catch up on my personal email. I will do so before I return to work at the end of January.

# Writing Updates:    

I have seven short stories ready for the Christmas/New Year Celebration on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group which is starts on January 5th. I am also hoping to post the Prologue for my new AU.

Collage Updates:     I still haven't got to these. Sorry. I have some new ones for the celebration week and I have my calendar ready for 2007. I'll post them all soon.

Update from Dec 6th 2006
# Back on holidays. Yayyyy! I have so much planned. I really want to tidy up this site and do lots of writing ready for the Christmas/New Year Celebration on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion list.

# Site Updates:     Not yet, but there will be some in the next few weeks.

# Email updates:     A wee bit behind. (g) However, I will catch up on everything over the next week.

# Writing Updates:     I have a couple of short stories ready for Christmas/New Year Celebration. The first part of my new AU is with my beta.

Apologies for the mix up with "Travelling Companions". The reason the link wasn't working is because it is a story written for the Vin Fanfic list and won't be available elsewhere. I will fix that today. Girls on list, just click on the link and log in to access the story.

I have added theme music to my Em7 page and to my new AU "Book of Fate". Just click on them to hear the songs chosen. What do you think?

Collage Updates:     I am sooooo far behind it isn't funny. It is on my 'must do' list for the next few weeks.

Little Britches Story That... and Presents Dec 2005, Brigitta B. A discussion about Christmas     Em7: Josiah discusses Christmas with a young J.D. and Vin. Character Focus:   Vin, J.D. and Josiah.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     3 pages.

Em7 Stand Alone Never Again Dec 2005, Brigitta B. One page insight into the life of our boys. Character Focus:   All Seven      Rating: For everyone     Length:     1 page.

Em7 Story When I Fall Nov 2005, Brigitta B. Just a short ficlet in reponse to a fun email that was sent to me.     Em7: Josiah is asked to assess vin's santiy and makes the mistake of asking Vin to be honest. (g) Character Focus:   Vin, Chris and Josiah... the other boys are there too.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     7 pages.

Em7 Drabble What Does it Tell you? Dec 2005, Brigitta B. A drabble in reponse to another funny email.     Em7: A story told completely in diaglogue. (g) Character Focus:   J.D. and Ezra... vin and Buck are there too.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     100 words.

Old West Story Slip of the Tongue Sept 2005, Brigitta B. In response to the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group's August 2004 Challenge - Vin reveals an aspect of his past.     Buck, Ezra, Josiah, Nathan and J.D. return to town to find the unthinkable has happened. Character Focus:   Vin, Chris, Buck, Ezra and the other three boys are there too.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     86 pages.

Stand Alone Em7 Story
You Are Family
July 2005, Brigitta B.

A small thank you to some very special people Ezra isn't travelling well after a mission and longs for some quiet time alone with a good book. Alas, it isn't to be.

Character Focus:   All of the boys.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     3 pages.

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Collage Updates:     I have about twenty collages that I need to add to my collage archive. I will do so soon, I promise. (g)

Update from July 10th 2005
Sorry about the delay with Em7. I lost my grandmother last week. It wasn't unexpected, but is still hard.

# Site Updates:     I haven't even looked at my site. Every spare moment I have put into writing and keeping up with Anniversary week on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group. I have moved all of my Em7 stories across to my main site... Angelfire was being unkind to some friends trying to read them.

# Email updates:     I am up to date. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a couple of weeks, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:

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Dedication: This story is dedicated to all my pards on the Vin Tanner Fanfic and Discussion Group. I am so much in your debt girls for too many reasons to mention here. All I can say, is thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Episode Seven- E.m.7: Checkmate

Affairs of the Heart   The anniversary of the death of Chris' family arrives in a blaze of alcohol and grief. When Chris decides to take leave to get his mind together, all of the boys support his decision... unaware that they are pawns in a game being played by someone who will stop at nothing to get the revenge he craves.
Character Focus:   Chris... the others are there too.         Rating:   Over 15 years     Length:     170 pages

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Collage Updates:     I have created about 15 new collages. I will add them to my collage page in the next few days. Here are a few samples.
           

Update from June 28th 2005
I go back to work next Monday, but my holidays have been wonderful and I've been doing lots of writing.

# Site Updates:     I haven't even looked at my site. Every spare moment I have put into writing.

# Email updates:     I am up to date. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a couple of weeks, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:     That June 30th deadline I set myself to complete Em7 Episode 7 is very fast approaching. I am still hoping to complete the story in time for the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group Anniversary week. My story has reached 104 pages (I've just realized that I'm using size 10 font and usually I use size 11 so I guess I'm really up to about 120 pages... if you know what I mean). Vin is in trouble. Buck, Josiah, Ezra, Nathan and J.D. are in trouble and Chris suspects that everyone else is in trouble. (g)

* Thank you sincerely to those who took the time to send me comments on my poem. I very much appreciate it.

Collage Updates:     As I explained in my last update, I have created quite a number of collages for Anniversary week. However, here is one I shared on the list early. I will add it to my collage page the moment I finish my Em7 story. (g)



Update from June 21st 2005
My holidays are wonderful. I am doing lots for writing and I've created 15 new collages! More about that below.

# Site Updates:     I've been too busy writing and creating collages. LOL

# Email updates:     I am up to date. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a couple of weeks, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:     I have set myself a deadline... June 30th. I want to have Em7 Episode 7 finished by June 30th because that marks the beginning of Anniversary Week on the Vin Tanner Fanfic and Discussion Group. So, I'm working hard and so are my beta readers... thanks Diana and Joanne. (g) 87 pages so far... and I'm still going.

* Thank you sincerely to those who took the time to send me comments on my poem. I very much appreciate it.

Collage Updates:     I have created fourteen collages for the VFDG Anniversary week and one extra. Here is the extra one. It is an Em7 collage. I hope you like it. I haven't yet added it to my Collage page, but I will shortly so that you can see it in it's original size.



Update from June 16th 2005
I'm on holidays! Yayyyyy! I don't go back until the beginning of July so I have another two weeks of time to write.

# Site Updates:     Nothing yet, but I will over the next two weeks.

# Email updates:     I am up to date with everything except the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group. I will catch up over the next few days girls. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a couple of weeks, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:     In the last two days I have been working on Em7 Episode 7. Buck, J.D., Ezra, Josiah and Nathan are in big trouble. Vin is on his own and Chris is blind to the danger he is in. Yep, things are exactly as they should be. (g)

* Thank you sincerely to those who took the time to send me comments on my poem. I very much appreciate it.

Update from June 5th 2005
I am almost at the end of a busy work cycle - testing, marking, reporting and parent teacher meetings. Only six parent meetings to go and only one week of school until a lovely three week break. I can't wait.

# Site Updates:     Nothing at the moment. I have been so busy. However, with holidays coming up, I am hoping to continue my site review.

# Email updates:     I have about a dozen messages yet to answer. Once I'm on holidays I will quickly get up-to-date. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a couple of weeks, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:     Em7 Episode 7 has slowed due to real life. However, as soon as I have had lunch today, I'm going to sit and do some writing. (g)

* Thank you sincerely to those who took the time to send me comments on my poem. I very much appreciate it.

# Collage Updates:     I have created a couple of collages for the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group's monthly challenge - Lady Killers. I haven't yet added them to my collage page but you can have a quick peek below. (g) Just click to see the larger image. The second one is difficult to see in its small form.

   

Update from 18th April
Real life is busy at the moment. The first few weeks of a new term are always hectic. I should be free and clear in another fortnight.

# Site Updates:     Over the last two weeks I have been gradually updating my story pages. Major changes: I have created collages for every story. When I first started writing I just used a screen grab. Once I was able to make collages, I created them for each story. So, I've gone back and created collages for all of my older stories and created new ones for the first three episodes of Em7. I have also given my Old West Fanfiction Index a new look. Here are a sample of the new collages.

     


# Email updates:     I am mostly up-to-date... a bit behind on Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group - sorry girls. If you send me a message and don't hear from me within a week, it means it has been swallowed by cyberspace. I have two email addresses so please try the other one. I love hearing from people.

# Writing Updates:     Em7 Episode 7 has slowed due to real life. However, I should be back to it shortly.

On That Day, In a Small Western Town April2005, Brigitta B. In response to the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group March Challenge - Lost. This story didn't come out in narrative form. I am certainly no poet, so please be kind. Character Focus:   The Seven      Rating: For everyone     Length:     1 pages.

Update from 1st April
I hope you had a wonderful Easter filled with fun and love... and Vinly moments. (g)

# Site Updates:     I have updated the links bar at the bottom of some of my stories. I'm getting there.

# Email updates:     I have about 12 to answer and will do so today or tomorrow. Thank you to all of you who have dropped me a note. I love chatting about the boys.

# Writing Updates:     I am absolutely flying at the moment. I have written another 10 pages of Em7 Episode 7. The bad guys are closing in. (g)

* Thank you to those friends who sent support and feedback for my recent story "Em7: Sometimes it is Better for a Colonel Not to Know". Your kind words have truly motivated me... as I said, I'm flying on Episode 7. I always reply to all messages sent because I truly appreciate the time you take to contact me and send feedback.

# NEW:     * I have created two more Em7 collages, but I can only share one. The other is for Episode 7. (g) Here is a small sample of the one I can share. You will find the larger version on my collage page.



* First Book has released a great article, poster and video grab of Eric Close. You will find them at
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Update from 26th March
# I have just posted a new story.

Em7 - Stand Alone Story Sometimes it is Better for a Colonel Not to Know My response to a Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group Challenge - "A Cold"   This story has no special place in Em7 chronology. It is a stand alone story that sits outside of the episodes. When Vin is struck down by a bad dose of flu, he gets some 'unexpected' support. Character Focus:   All of the boys.         Rating:   For Everyone     Length:     7 pages.

Update from 25th March
# Site Updates:     None at the moment. I've been writing. (g)

# Email updates:     I'm up to date

# Writing Updates:     I have written a new stand alone Em7 story which I've sent to my beta and hope to get back tomorrow... so stay tuned. Now I can go back to Em7 Episode 7 again. (g) I have had a number of people ask me if I would post Episode 7 in parts as I write it. I am still thinking on this.

# NEW:     I have created two new Em7 collages. Here are small versions of them. If you want to see the full size, drop in at my collage page here .

       

* Thank you Jan for sending me the missing page of the Homelife Magazine Article that EC featured in. I have posted it here. If you are looking for the rest of the article, drop in at my past updates ... button at the top of the page.

   

# I have been contacted by "First Book", a literacy organization in Washington, DC. This is what was sent to me. "...Eric Close is making an appearance on an affiliate website of ours (www.theliteracysite.com) and will be answering questions from fans on the website. Would you be able to provide a link from your website to ours to let your visitors know about Eric Close's appearance?" I received a second email yesterday. "It is now the time when Eric Close, star of "Without a Trace," needs your help to distribute free, new books to economically disadvantaged children across the country. Please direct your site visitors to , from Monday, March 28, 2005 to Sunday, April 3." So there you have it. I'm going to drop in on the 28th to see what I can find. Below is the banner they sent me to add to my page.



19th March 2005
# Site Updates:     I'm trialling a new idea. I have some buttons at the top of this page that gives you access to past updates and the last few stories I have posted. This will ensure that this page isn't bogged down with a lot of old information and if people want to catch up, they just have to check the past updates or recent stories links.

# Email updates:     I'm still up to date and my system of of ensuring I have responded to everything within a week is working well. Reminder: If you don't receive a response from me, it will mean it hasn't arrived, so please resend it or try my other email address. I have two. brigittabrookman@hotmail.com and bbrookman@ozemail.com

# Writing Updates:     Still working on Em7 Episode 7 and wanting to write another short stand alone Em7 story. (g)

# NEW:     I have created two new collages. Here are small versions of them. If you want to see the full size, drop in at my collage page here .

       

* Two new friends have sent me a scanned copy of the Homelife Magazine by Lifeway Church Resources. Thank you so much Nickey and Lynne! Huge thank you to Betty for sending me a scan of the cover. If anyone happens to have a copy of what appears to be a missing page joining onto the first one, please contact me.

                       

17th March 2005
# Huge thank you to all of those people who have read my recently posted stories and particuarly to that group of friends who take the time to post feedback. Since receiving a flame two years ago (Yes, this Easter, it has been two years!) I truly value every comment I receive from new and old friends... and I always send a response.

# Site Updates Nothing to report at the moment. I have been doing some writing. (g)

* I am going to leave past updates on the page for a month and then delete them. I seem to be updating quite regularly at the moment and should continue to do so.

# Email updates Yep, I am up to date. (g) I will be responding to all messages every week so I don't fall behind. If you don't receive a response from me, it will mean it hasn't arrived, so please resend it or try my other email address. I have two. brigittabrookman@hotmail.com and bbrookman@ozemail.com

# Writing Updates We have movement on Em7. (g) I have written two pages. To tell you truth, I have found it difficult to get back into the swing of things and I've lost my notes on the story. So, I'm replanning the ending of the story.

* I also have an idea for a short Em7 story burning in my mind at the moment, so I might put that on paper in the next few days too. (g)

# Finally, it is so wonderful to be back full time. I haven't truly been able to dedicate the time I wanted to the fandom for almost two years. Yes, my flame experience had a great deal to do with that and real life hasn't been kind over the last 18 months. However, all is fine now and I'm having a ball. Special thanks to the girls on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group. You are a crazy bunch of people... and I feel right at home. LOL And thanks also to those special friends who have stayed in touch and continued to send support and encouragement. THANK YOU.

# I have had a couple of people ask why my stories are no longer on the "Blackraptor Magnificent Seven Fanfiction Site". No, Nancy and I haven't had a big fight or anything. LOL One of the requirements of Blackraptor is that stories can't be posted elsewhere and I post all of my stories here on my own page these days. Blackraptor's rules allow me to link to its character pages, so that is what I do. The other reason is, I cleaned up the language in all of my older stories and I felt it wouldn't be right to ask Nancy to re-upload all of the new, clean versions. This is timeconsuming... I know. I had to do it on my site. So, I decided that the easiest and fairest thing to do was remove the stories, which Nancy did for me. Rest assured, Nancy and I are still friends. I have links to her page on my site and she has links to my pages on her fantastic "Close-ups" page. I will always be in Nancy's debt. She is the first person I had contact with in the fandom. I was a very naive writer who plucked up the courage and posted my story to her. Her kindness at that time will never be forgotten. I hope that clears up the mystery as to why my stories 'disappeared' from Blackraptor. (g)

March 12th 2005
# Site Updates I have basically finished my Mag 7 corner facelift. I just have to finish changing the links bar at the bottom of all of my story pages. Next up, my Eric Close page.

# Email updates Mag 7 is up to date. Thank you to all of my friends who have been so patient.

Writing Updates This weekend I am working on Em7. It is coming along nicely. Vin's in a bit of trouble... you're all surprised, aren't you. (g)

Perspectives: March 2005, Brigitta B. In response to the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group February Challenge. Vin's Assets. Some different perspectives on our sharpshooters 'assets'. Character Focus:   Vin...and the boys.      Rating: For everyone     Length:     5 pages.

March 3rd 2005
# I have caught up on all of my Mag 7 email... only my Nightwing email to go.

# Website Updates I have given my Mag 7 sounds and video grabs pages a facelift. I have uploaded all of my collages so that anyone who wants a larger one now only needs to click on the image.

# Writing Updates This weekend, I will be returning to writing. It has been so long and I can't wait. Thank you to all of my friends for their continued support. I means so much.

February 27TH 2005
# Things are going well. I am not only gradually making my way through my Mag 7 Corner and updating it, but I'm also working through my email. I have started with messages from the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group and then I will be moving onto messages on my hotmail account. (g) If I continue at this rate, I should have most of my email answered by the end of the week.

# I have yet to transfering my Nightwing Corner over to this site. That one may be a few weeks away. If you use the link, there isn't anything there at the moment except a redirection to my site at Angelfire.

# On the writing front: I am allocating myself 30 mins a day for writing while I am trying to catch up on all of my email soooo, I will be working on Em7 Episode 7 this week.
The last two stories I posted were, The Answer is No - It ain't over 'til the Colonel Sings and The Answer is No - The Titanic and General Custer

# On the Email front: As I've said, I am making good progress at the moment (g)



I wish you Vinly thoughts and a Vintastic day!

Brigitta.