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Katie Leonard: A New Life #7 Relationships are fickle

I met someone.

Three little words but the effect on my life in enormous.

Misconceptions?

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I was just reading through some of my old stories, and the comments on them, and it seems to me that some people have an idea of who I am that is quite a ways off of the real me.

Man of Steel Gender Change

Well this is interesting. As you can tell I am very excited for a new Superman Movie this summer.

got good news at work last night

Well, I got good news at work last night. My transfer has been approved, and Feb. 15 is going to be my last day at my current site, and then I will get to move to a site much closer to where I live.

12,000 Up!

It seems just a little while ago I announced that I had sold 11,000 books on Kindle.... That has now increased to 12,000

Why commas can be very important

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As an editor one thing I try to look for is missing or misplaced commas, or commas that are not needed.

About Change

I wrote this for someone very dear to me to explain how I handle life.

Two Erotic Dreams

Two actual erotic dreams I had (that stand out due to LGBT themes and how arousing I found them):

27,021,375

I've just noticed we've passed yet another million view milestone! Twenty Seven Million (plus about twenty two thousand by now)

Fight the block! Fight it!

I was wondering how other authors handle writer's block? It is something I am experiencing a bit of a problem with now.

I'm still breathing.

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As the title says, I'm still here. I asked Erin to restore my account. I don't write a lot of stuff I want to publish, but I will try to be more active in the bc community.

The Great Male Renunciation

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and why male fashion no longer has high heels.

An interesting article from the BBC which I thought people might like

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21151350

Anyone know where Scott Ramsey is?

I've been re-reading GENOMORPH by Scott and it's a great story. The first story arc is complete, but there is a teaser for arc 2, yet no stories have been posted.

Last Chance for Free Ebook

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BigCloset TopShelf's 2013 Valentine's Day Contest Link

The Link is now up above in the shortcuts box at the top of the page now! yay! \ ^^ /

Here is the Link to read all of our contestant's entries up to date - February 2013 Valentine's Day Story Contest

Coming clean

I don’t know why, but sometimes I feel dishonest somehow for posting stories on this site. It’s hard to explain, but here it goes.

Wishful Thinking continues

And Lo, Yet more WT goodness is delivered unto the people of TG land.

Woo Hoo

Yes, pumping fists, Really, finally reached 2000 hits. Thanks everyone, Arecee

Stolen Innocence

Hi Everyone,

Went to the Endo doc today

Well, I went to see my endo doc today, and he's decided to switch me from an estrogen patch to a gel, since I was having troubles with the patch.

I started writing

I started writing an unauthorized autobiography.

Explain this to me please?

So, one scene in my story has our protagonist going out to sit on the back side of the moon away from the sun, when it is like that, to ponder her fate.

New Julie O

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There is a new Julie O story on FM the title is 'Confusion.

A little slow

Given that I haven't slept much at all the past two nights with the nightmares coming back my brain is getting a little fuzzy.

in California

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Had the viewing today and that was hard. I have taken the keys from Dad and I am driving for him. The funeral is tomorrow. The train right was good and looking at setting the departure date.

How many times does one story lead to another?

I'm curious how many authors write a story, only to find that some element in that story just BEGS for a story of its own. Lately, that's been happening to me, seemingly with every story I write.

Quiet times

So things are quiet. I'm fighting to prevent pneumonia, and I'm so darned tired that I can't write anything more than a few words.

Good bye and thank you for a good time.

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Since obviously I'm rapidly losing friends due to my choice in friendships and partners I don't feel welcome here anymore.
Therefore I want to say thank you for a very nice time I had here.

My daughter's recovery

The surgery went well and she seems to be more awake than I expected. My ex has been to see her and confirmed it.

One more to go

Just handed off Being Christina Chase chapter 53 to my esteemed editor

Women's clothing in 2076

Well, frankly I am in shock at today's news that Women will soon be in combat. I wonder if the pendulum will swing back at any time?

Some constructive criticism, maybe?

I am new to writing so I might regret this, but can I get some constructive criticism on my story "a boy and his dog" from a few people?

Pentagon to remove ban on women in combat

Looks like we will finally see some action. Didn't think this happy so soon.

Kelly Girl by Wanda Cunningham now in the Kindle Hatbox

I've added Kelly Girl by Wanda Cunningham to the Hatbox Kindle Store. I'll be adding more books and stories over the next few weeks. :

Kindle Hatbox

my apologies

I just wanted to apologize for the fact I haven't finished "Jake goes for help" yet.

Trans comedy Award

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Hello.

I found the links below for a new competition for writers and it has a trans theme. The BBC has announced the trans comedy award.

My writing kills my reading time

Hi everyone,

Burly ex-squaddie: Why I longed to become a woman

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A short article from yesterday's Sun newspaper, that may be of interest.

New Gaby!

exciting new Gaby chapter now posted!

I need some Military Help

I am looking for someone with experience writing orders for the military. Preferably c. 1975 and O-4 or above, but I'll take any help I can get.

It's for a story I'm working on:

Banging head against Wall!

So I just had someone point something out to me that makes me want to drive my head into a wall repeatedly.

Progress report on my daughter

My daughter is in hospital and goes down for surgery tomorrow morning. Her tumour is in C1/C2 so right at the top of her spine.

tough day today

I had a tough session in group therapy today. One of the women talked about having been given electroshock treatment, and she started crying talking about how it made her lose memory.

Spirituality and being Trans

If the word God bothers you, stop here.

Bob Arnold

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So I have started to go to church again....My birthday is this saturday and I had a dream last night that my uncle was wishing me a happy birthday which was so nice also I got to wish him a late birth

Scarlet - Illustrated version

Hi everyone,

Five Star review received for my new book.

Yet again, I'd just like to say a huge thanks to all those who have bought my new book A Chance Would be a Fine Thi

A Misadventure Gallery

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A MISADVENTURE GALLERY
By Touch the Light

Here are some images that inspired many of the places described in the story 'Death By Misadventure'.

None of them are my property.

'There will always be prejudice.'

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From today's Guardian, under the title, Voices of the trans community.

See what you think - will there always be prejudice? I suspect so.

I don't understand

I have people sometimes tell me they are impressed with how strong I am.

I don't understand.

I tell them that I'm not but they just shake their head.

I don't understand.

Katie Leonard: A New Life #6 First Birthday

First off, the cheap plug that today is my birthday. I am 38 and 1 depending how you look at things. This will be my first birthday as Katie and that's something to celebrate in and of itself.

my trip

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So I thought I would have some enjoyment in this sad trip and relate my travels.

Comments

Before I post anything else, just thought I'd take the time to thank everyone for all of their wonderful comments. They are much appreciated and help to keep me motivated.

Ok, I'll admit it I've been a bad girl.

Alright like the title says, I've been a bad girl. Before the end of the year, some of you might remember me posting about my walking.

If you could change one thing about yourself

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what would it be, and why. Only one thing. For example, if you changed your age, that's it. You're a younger you, with no other changes.

A Transmigration Gallery

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A TRANSMIGRATION GALLERY

Collected By Touch the Light

None of the images are my property.

so why do I feel guilty ?

For the 2nd time, I had someone assume I had been married to a man. As the last time this happened, I didnt correct their assumptions, but I feel different about it now.

New Diet (and phone app)

I started on a new diet today, or at least a new plan for how I will eat.

hi, searchng a Story

Hi i'm searching a story but i don't remeber the name or author.

New Tanya Allan Book available on Kindle.

Hi

This is a heads up... I have published a new book on Amazon Kindle... A CHANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING.

I just got news

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I just heard from my brother. My mother passed away this morning at 1:15, PST. I want to thank all of those who prayed and thought the good thoughts. Thank you all very much.

Jazz on 20/20

I watch 20/20 about Jazz ,what a brave and very beautiful young lady.

More than a bit breezy here this morning.

Woke up this AM to winds blowing trash cans and various bits of lawn furniture about the yard and streets. Seems like we have gusts of over 50 MPH here although some seem higher than that.

Different versions on different sites

Does anyone publish different versions of their stories on different sites? At some point my story will have some story arcs that will deal with some rather intense issues.

20/20 story on Jazz

ok...20/20's story on Jazz, the 11 year old transgirl was well done and refreshingly openminded.
End Transmission,
Diana

a request

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I would normally not do this, but I am asking a simple request. I just found out my mother is dying from cancer and there is a possiblility she may not make through the night.

Feminism and Transgender - Who are we?

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Some of you may have followed the recent issues in the UK following a vitriolic anti TG piece by Julie Burchill, a noted left wing feminist activist and media personality.

Chibi Avatar Maker

There is a little Chibi Avatar Maker available here from

Tom Morph

Ok I am going back and rereading some of my fav stories and I go to read Tom Morph's Whisperwind trilogy and it is off Fictionmaina as if Tom Morph never existed what happened?

Hi Everybody

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Well, I actually am getting some time off this weekend. Maxgoof, FanFicWriter and I just got to our hotel in New Orleans.

SuZie's comment about Wheels and wings 15.

I have just read Suzie's comment about 'The Gender Spectrum' and it is just so apt!

Nervous for Monday

I am a bit nervous about Monday I am finally going int to have the left and right removed from the bottom. It will be the first of a couple procedures and the first time I have ever been under.

Any X civilian police here?

I have a sequence in a story I am working on and just don't know what the term or name of the crime for the attackers offense would be.

Saturday's 20/20 episode

I just saw a commercial for tomorrow night's (Saturday's) episode of 20/20.

"But I'm not trying to be a girl!"

Had a conversation at work with Aurella, and I was grousing about my lack of progress lately with my transition, and she said. "Oh please.

And all that Jazz...

In My Life -
Thoughts and Dreams and Hopes

"Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later,
and then you still have to decide what to do."
- C.S. Lewis


a blog by Andrea DiMaggio

Great Story for the Fantasy, Role Playing Game Fans . . .

Okay, you all know that Brandy Dewinter is one of my best friends, and that she has on many an occasion (as in just about every time), infinitely improved my scratchings with her wit, her eye for just the right word, and her ability to ferret out and then help correct story inconsistencies. On top of that, she is one of the best storytellers in our genre.

Blue Moon on Amazon Kindle

Blue Moon is now available on the Amazon Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2D6C0G

Reminder on Commenting or Blogging

When you are commenting or blogging, please reference Erin's Rules as they apply to both comments and blogs.

Perspectives

For those readers who like to be sure that a story will be completed before they begin to read it, Perspectives is now finished (as are all of my stories at the time of posting this blog).

Thank You ! Number 50!!!

I randomly check my 'Stories' page just to see if anyone's interested in my very short, VERY infrequent postings.;0 Whoever gave me the 50th kudo on 'Life Drawing 101', Thank YOU!!!

I got a package today

I got a package today.

Kylie's laptop arrived, and I just about lost it when I saw it on my doorstep.

I'm .... just going to cry for a bit, okay?

In case people are wondering

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I have not exactly stopped writing on Trip home, Belle, or any of my other stories.

I got uhm sidetracked into a "short story"

4 chapters so far and still going....

It never rains but it snows!

My daughter has finally had an MRI scan. The good news - she doesn't have MS.

Is this year off to a good start?

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Every year, I try to have a better year than the last. A lot of it, in my opinion, is attitude, so starting with a positive attitude is a way to reach for the goal of a better year.

new beginnings

Today is my standard day of reflection. Only, this one is special as it is a first for Cassie.

Secrets

I used to keep a secret, and yesterday I kept a secret.

They were sort of the same secret - That I'm transgender, but how I feel about it is totally different.

You tell me about Albania woman

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Found this on Yahoo. Females who live as Males.

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/sworn-virgins-of-albania-slides...

Entering Fictionmania

I tried to kick over the traces on Fictionmania where I used to post stories since 2001. I have forgotten my old passwords and even my old user name.

Is Tina Michelle Smith alive?

The question has been asked to me by someone if Tina Michelle Smith is still alive. The last someone heard from her she was battling cancer and her health was poor.

The Chrysanthemum Inheritance

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THE CHRYSANTHEMUM INHERITANCE
A blog by Richard Furness (aka Touch the Light)

'The Chrysanthemum Inheritance' is the title of the 'book' that will eventually contain the first 5 stories I intend to post on the Big Closet site. This blog has been created for the purpose of discussing any issues these stories might raise.

Comments from me, in general.

Let me say, at the outset, that comments from me are spotty... sporadic, if you will. When I first started writing I was, quite unashamedly, a comment whore.

Jem...A Thank You.

I would like to thank ALL of you that commented on my last blog about Jem and also all of the PM's and the story comments which I'll be getting to asap.

Please keep cheering me on

There are people here who know firsthand about sexual abuse. Some of them have backgrounds that make my childhood seem like a Sunday picnic.

I just had an epiphany.

Soooo, I'm sitting here in front of my computer, reading some things, and I read about the struggles of some of the girls here.

I know I'm not the first to think about this, but it's new to me.


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