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I am writing this to explain my actions of the last months. The reason for the delay was to let my feelings settle so I have a reasonable expectation that I would not be saying anything rash and hurting feelings.

It seems clear now that I am finished writing as Gwen Brown. In the unlikely event that someone would want to use any of my ideas or story devices, just contact me at [email protected].

My stories were from my heart and certain individuals felt entitled to be bluntly critical of the theological and historical ideas expressed in them. Frankly I don't need that. For me, it has become completely clear that my transition and subsequent SRS were a devastating mistake, um "for me". There is no implied criticism of anyone else's actions in that regard. Please spare me any defensive replies. I love living as a woman, but the losses ...

It hurt me a lot to have some things I said here in stories, blogs, and comments be unplugged and otherwise dissed. This last incident broke me here.

I still write and may seek to publish some of that here, but it is unlikely that much of it will be TS, though where it fits in the story I might. My new pen name has a vastly different voice, completely devoid of the things that got me in trouble in the past. I won't reveal it.

When the old master wordsmiths were here, I felt challenged to improve my own vocabulary and sentence structure so I could somehow stand in their shadows. Most of us know who I am referring to, and it was pleasant to see them put the T element in its proper place within a story. There is just so much more to the experiences in life than the first bra. Some of you still carry the flag of true storytellers, and I hope that those of you who are new will read their work and use it as inspiration to improve your own skills, as I tried to do.

In light of this present world, those who can should keep writing stories if it helps their sanity, and people like me should get out of the kitchen.

No drama, this is not a suicide note.

Gwen Brown

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I still...

Andrea Lena's picture

treasure you, my dear!

  

To be alive is to be vulnerable. Madeleine L'Engle
Love, Andrea Lena

Gwen

littlerocksilver's picture

I will always be very thankful for what you did for me. I wouldn't have the presence here that I do if it wasn't for you.

Portia

:-(

This is too sad for words...

Strength Always...and Peace...

Kelly

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Saddens my heart, but I fully understand...

Tanya Allan's picture

...life is tough enough without some of the petty-mindedness that we collect along the way. We all make choices and have to live with the consequences, so I am sad for you, for everything you feel you've lost. It is those consequences that have placed me where I am. You are truly gifted as a writer, and your contributions to date have encouraged and enthralled me.

I wish you well in whatever you do, and may God bless you.

You will be missed, certainly by me.

Tanya

There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes!

Criticism

erin's picture

Criticism is not always about the one criticized; often it is about the one doing the criticizing. That's why we have Rule Three here, a reminder that everything you read or hear is really about the one you are reading and hearing. It's the hardest rule to follow.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Gwen

I have been reading the stories here for a long time. I normally do not make comments about stories or posts. I do not feel that I have the knowledge of writing to make a good comment. Also I do not want to be critical of someone when I know that they are doing their best to create a story. I do agree with you that some should review some of the older authors works. Most of them wrote stories that would stand alone without the TG element. The TG element was used in most cases to enhance the story not to be the story. I will miss your stories and wish you well. Pedro

Dear Friend, Gwen,

We've disagreed about many things over the years we've known each other, sometimes strongly. I like to think I've been at the least civilly courteous and considerate of your feelings and thoughts, or, if I found that a challenge, that I kept my own counsel and my silence and put it aside in the interest of caring and friendship. I can't be an adequate judge whether I succeeded or not, but I hope, as with anyone I've spent time around, that I have to at least a sufficient degree.

But that's me. Only you can ultimately decide what's best for you, and what you need to do or how you need to approach things. I will miss seeing your input here in this voice, for what it's worth. If you ever feel like reaching out, I'm here, more or less, and happy to talk as I've time and energy (three toddlers... O_< also, diabetes... -_- ). If this is what you need, then go for it; I trust you. Just remember that there are a bunch here who love you and want to see you as happy as possible. Our hope goes with you.

*hugs!* and love,

-Liz

Successor to the LToC
Formerly known as "momonoimoto"