A couple of questions for everyone

[swatkat]

It's time for another story chat! Yay! I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in it as much as I want to, but I'll do my best. *g*

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I just read this at switchknife's journal (she recs good fics, and I often drop by to check them out *g*). It's the same old topic – feedback, giving and receiving it. We've chatted about this many times in the FFMB, had a few very entertaining flamewars over the discussions (Can we have another one, msgenevieve? Pweeease?), and I'm sure we'll chat about them again. Meanwhile, switchknife's list urging the 'invisible readers' to review made me feel very guilty, because I definitely happen to be one of them. I have all the best excuses (they're listed there in the post), but they're just lame. I've made up my mind – I *am* going to send people feedback from now on, no matter how busy I am or how shy I'm feeling.

They say charity begins at home. About half my favourite authors in the LFN fandom are right here, in my flist, and I just realised that I've never really given any of you proper feedback. Yes, most of the stories *were* written before I came to the fandom, and I *am* kinda shy about sending people e-mails (even people I know, lol!) – but now that I've made up my mind, I think I should start by telling you how much I like your stories, and why.

So, what do you think? Should I do it? Would you mind receiving fangirly reviews from me? If you don't mind, then how do you think I should send them to you – mail or LJ? (LJ would be good, you know – maybe they'll inspire passers by to read your fics. Just sayin'. ) Is there any story you want me to pick? (The last question sounds like self-pimping, but please don't be shy. I asked – it's not tacky when you're asked.)

I know this sounds crazy, but I'm really serious. What do you say?

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What is the right age for a kitten to be separated from it's mum? Any ideas?

Comments

[theladyfeylene.livejournal.com]

For the kitten thing, 8-10 weeks is the best. The absolutely earliest is 6 and a half weeks, but it's generally not a good idea to wean them that young.

And as for feedback, I think all authors like getting it. Regardless of how long ago the story was written.

[swatkat24.livejournal.com]

The absolutely earliest is 6 and a half weeks, but it's generally not a good idea to wean them that young.

I'm definitely not in a hurry. The kittens are in very safe hands, and their mum is competent kitty who knows how to take care them. *g* Actually, the older the cat is, the better it is for me, because I don't like the idea of having to leave a 2 month old kitty home alone all day. The only thing I'm worried about is that if it gets too old, then it might be difficult for it to adjust in a new environment.

And as for feedback, I think all authors like getting it. Regardless of how long ago the story was written.

I know they do. *g* I'm just very shy when it comes to sending people e-mails. That's why I wanted to practice with some people I know before going on to others. ;)

Swatkat