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  1. Votes

    All of us have our calling. For a while, I thought my calling was to be a monk. That passed. Currently I feel my calling is to express a qualified opinion regarding hits, votes, and comments at least once a month. There appears to be a number of people wh ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:27pm - 36 comments

  2. Sammy J's "Is It Me"

    Erin shut off the comments on Samantha Jay's blog and I don't want to discuss Forced Fem-- so I'll take the discussion on a different path. When a person decides to write and post a story they create an implied contract with the reader. Tha ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:27pm - 15 comments

  3. WOW

    I've said it before, but I just have to say it again-- the new Random Solo feature is an absolute smash hit. One of the features of BC that I absolutely love is the ability to quickly and easily edit your old stories. When I have an odd moment I ofte ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:27pm - 7 comments

  4. One of BC's Best Features

    I absolutely love the ability to edit my stories as easily as we can on BC. I wonder if all writers are aware they can edit their stories once they're posted. Most of my stories have been edited dozens of times after I've posted them. I learn so ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:27pm - 3 comments

  5. I Keep a Close Watch on This Heart of Mine

    When I set out to tell the story of Bob Isle and Mattie Grant in I’ll Grant You My Wish I decided to draw heavily from my youth. In my original outline, Bob’s a twelve-year old boy who is dragged into femininity by a domineering Mrs. Grant who is seriousl ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:27pm - 6 comments

  6. Mystery Votes

    A few months back I noted that I had just received (that day) a single vote on more than half of my stories. This has happened again. I assume it is a software glitch. Has anyone else received votes on most of their stories today? I'd like to believe ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 9 comments

  7. Nobody Doesn't Like Sarah Lynn's Writing

    If you’re looking to read an excellent story, you might just want to read Boys’ School by Sarah Lynn Morgan. http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/11243/boys-school-chap... This is a story for those who love scintillating/realistic dialogue, compelling ch ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 14 comments

  8. Right to Write?

    Author:  Angela Rasch Angela Rasch's blog Taxonomy upgrade extras:  General Audience (pg) A few years ago a writing magazine suggested over 25 million people are attempting to write fiction for commercial publication. That same article stated that le ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 5 comments

  9. Meaningless Grand Gesture

    It's nice to see contributions running slightly ahead of projections. Obviously, people appreciate this site and understand that Erin needs financial help to sustain it. Should any of those who subscribe to Hatbox find the stories I've written t ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 2 comments

  10. One of the Greatest Authors Dies

    John Wooden, noted philosopher and author passed away today at 99. He was also known for his work in the area of sports. My story Exitus Acta Probat is based in part on his writings. ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm

  11. I'm Not Sure I Understand

    A person shouldn't be judged by whether or not they write excellent stories. Lately a certain author on several TG websites has come under attack for his clumsy efforts. Sure, his writing is pathetic in that it lacks any degree of normal structure, b ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 32 comments

  12. The World Cup

    Soccer can be a cruel game. Many times the score isn't indicative of which team played the best. For a game that probably lacks in significance you'd think the USA won the most vital contest of the year 1-1. I coached youth soccer long enough to ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 6 comments

  13. Weak End at Bernie's

    Several month's ago I wrote Tis a Gift. http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/16088/tis-gift Now this story comes out in the press. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/bernard-mad... I didn't miss by much. Jill ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm

  14. What Are the Odds...

    Author:  Angela Rasch Angela Rasch's blog Taxonomy upgrade extras:  General Audience (pg)...that the US side and England will meet in the final game? Jill ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 11 comments

  15. A Man Walks into a Coffee Shop

    "Waiter," the man with the scraggly beard and frantic eyes asked, "do you serve virgins?" The waiter, quite surprised that a man who looked like he was in his fifties or maybe even older could still be a virgin, nodded. "Of course ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 13 comments

  16. Tolerance

    Tolerance is a strange thing. The other day I was "trapped" in a rural part of our state with extremely limited radio reception. In other words I was forced to listen to a big fat idiot or drive endless miles with no radio to ease the boredom. T ...

    - 2010/07/03 - 8:01am - 10 comments

  17. There Are No Rules

    Author:  Angela Rasch Angela Rasch's blog Taxonomy upgrade extras:  General Audience (pg) AOL this morning has a story about Jack Norworth, the man who penned “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. The refrain to that song is almost as familiar as the Big C ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 10 comments

  18. Revealing?

    Author:  Angela Rasch Angela Rasch's blog Taxonomy upgrade extras:  General Audience (pg) What does it mean when contest after contest draws dozens of entries and Hatbox hasn't had a single new story contributed to it in months? Jill ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 9 comments

  19. Let's Try It Again

    I've never bought into the numbers put out by Fictionmania. Fifty-seven million hits in the last dozen years seems a bit much by several fold. ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 7 comments

  20. Hatbox Helper

    As disclosed in another blog this weekend, Erin is $100 short of what she needs for the month for BC. In the past Hatbox has worked best when there are a steady stream of new pieces being offered for the subscribers. ...

    - 2011/05/18 - 2:26pm - 6 comments

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