Enlighten Me Updates
Good
golly, it’s been more than a year since I posted a new chapter to ANYTHING!!
Inspiration
has been lacking a bit ;) as well as a very extended, old fashioned bout of
writer’s block that I’m not sure is over.
But, however small this update is, it’s a start!
Let
me know if you’re still reading this stuff—I’d love to hear from some of you!
Maybe
I’ll even see some of you in
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Wow, it's been way too long
since I updated anything. Chalk it up to a little shit fit of anger which
turned into a massive case of writer's block.
The good news, Diosa's stories
will be getting updated regularly now, and I did manage to write a couple pages
of "The Song Remains the Same" this week. Hopefully, that will
keep going and I'll have a new chapter written before you know it.
I've been contributing to
"
So, I'm not dead and I haven't
turned to the dark side (harry potter fiction, haha!) Keep your fingers
crossed and your eyes peeled for new stuff. And thanks for checking back
here, assuming any of you still do.
Drop me a line, my email is
the same as it's always been! And heck, if Hanson ever do any shows
outside NYC and surrounding area, maybe we'll meet up!
krystal
Okay--here's what's up:
My site will be moving over to Hansonfiction.com (bows to Llama).
Stephanie is moving it over there and she's almost finished (kisses to
Stephanie). Here's the new link: http://hansonfiction.com/enlightened/
Now then--THIS site will end up
with Diosa (Hair Like Fire, The You in You) and Ashley's stories (Avery,
Concrete Angel, Out of Focus, etc etc.). David is going to help me get
those going here, so that won't happen nearly as quickly as Stephanie moved
stuff to Llama's house because I am a very poor computer user. But, maybe
I'll learn something! And some great stories will see the light of day
again!! I'll keep you posted on that, and I'll post updates at Various
Artists and such as well.
So, hopefully, somewhere in
all this, someone will find my guestbook!!! I still have like, seven
excellent entries that I didn't get to respond to! That makes me cry
because I love people who give me feedback and especially since I went and had
a little fit and everything...so, to my guestbook folks who didn't get a
response from me, hopefully, it's coming! And if it really is lost out
there in cyberspace, thank you so very much for letting me know you like my
stories.
I'm REALLY hoping all this
action gets my brain moving again as far as writing. I think I just need
to stay away from Hanson.net because it always just pisses me off when I
go. I mean, I leave there and think that if I saw Zac walking down the
street, I'd go punch him in the stomach or something. And for all we know,
he doesn't know SHIT about what's going on there! That'd be almost as
lame as if he did though...alright, I'm leaving before I get started on a
rant! Stay tuned!!!
Well, my guestbook is still
screwed up due to my ISP. Those fuckheads. I wonder if they'd like
it if I neglected to pay my bill for a couple months. I mean, an apology
should be sufficient, right? Sorry I forgot to pay you--I hope you
weren't inconvenienced! So, that also means I can't actually update my
page either. It looks like I'll be making the move to
hansonfiction.com. Which is pretty cool! I mean, damn--it doesn't
get much better than having your stuff right there next to Llama's! And
all the other awesome writers that are hosted there! That's the bad/good
news.
I guess if you'd like to
contact me, just email at dkmoore@insightbb.com.
And my live journal name is krystal0211, if you're interested in seeing the
little snips of story I post now and then. Warning: not a lot going
on at the moment. I think I'm pissed off at Hanson & Co. I did
write last night, but my computer ate it, and I guess I'll just have to go back
and do it again...grrrrrrrrr.....
God bless
So, what are your thoughts on
the whole fanfic ban thing over at Hanson.net? Personally, it's one more
nail in my 40 dollar a year coffin over there. The place gets dumber and
dumber every day, and more unfriendly. It's a shame Hanson has allowed a
few egomaniacs to ruin their website. I mean, that place represents
them. If Hanson hates hanfic, they should tell us themselves. So,
until I hear it from the horses' mouth(s), I'll assume they're too removed from
the place to know how ridiculous it's become. And that doesn't make me
happy either...
Anywhooo--let me know if you'd
like to read chapter one!
krystal
ps--I also got a lot more done
of the Cat story--"Are We There Yet?" so if you'd like to read the
updates to that, let me know that as well, and I'll email it to you.
April....damn, I don't know
what day it is--imagine that?
Alright, my little hissy fit
got a bunch of you to sign the book. Now I feel like a whiner. But,
thanks to the signers anyway!!! I'm in the process of writing you all
back right now! And I keep reading and re-reading what I've written so
far of the new story...it's coming. I'm just thinking at the
moment. Trying to decide where I'm going. And for those who've
asked, nope, I have no plans of making Isaac a vampire. :)
Wow. I finished a story
I'd been writing for two years and I got three guestbook entries. Love to
you three. Maybe I just need to get a life and stop wasting my
time...seriously.
So, tell me, did it
suck? Was it boring? Was it predictable? It obviously only
appealed to three people. I really am serious here. I'd someday
like to shop this out to a publisher. If it's crap, I'd like to
know. Because, if it is, I won't waste my time doing the changes that I'd
have to do to make it presentable to non-Hanson readers.
You know, I started writing
"The Quiet One" in 1999. And about a month ago, I find a thread
on a forum about how horrible people thought the ending was. They seemed
to have loved it up until the end. But, none of these people ever wrote
me then to tell me their thoughts. Maybe I would have changed something,
maybe I wouldn't have. I guess I just find it weird to think I put so
much thought and time into all of this to have it pretty much ignored.
I've been trying to start the third story, but frankly, I'm not very
inspired.
I'm actually a little worried
for Hanson themselves. I really don't think my writing has
deteriorated--I think (or maybe I'm just hoping) that there just aren't many
people out there paying attention to Hanson and/or Hanson related things
anymore. I'm seeing a lot of long time fans just fading away. I
predict the new album will tank, just like "Once More With
Feeling". Sorry Hanson, don't quit your dayjobs!
Update
Well, I finished the Epilogue
of "Once More With Feeling". It's in the hands of the lovely
and talented Stephanie, so it should be up very very soon! Now, don't jam
up my guestbook or my mailbox like you have the last few times I've
updated.................................................................................................do
you smell the sarcasm? Good. I'm out of town for the next few days--see
you soon!!!
krystal
Happy Valentine's Day!!
I'm about two paragraphs away from being done with the epilogue of "Once
More With Feeling"! To keep you busy 'til it's done, here's a lovely
bunch of Valentine themed stories! I haven't read them, but from what I
hear, it ain't all hearts and flowers--so if you're feeling adventurous, or
just bored needing something to read--check 'em out! There might even be
one of my stupid stories there!
http://so-tangible.org/hearts/
Update
February 2nd (Groundhog Day!)
Um, why is
this bold? God I hate computers. Anyway, I guess it may as well be
bold because, low and bebold~~I have posted Chapter 28 of "Once More With
Feeling"!!! I hope it works, you know I'm a master of the fade
(which I'm sure some of you will be blasting me for, in public, no less) but,
c'est la vie. That's the way it is, that's the way I like it! I
hope you like it too! But, if you don't, feel free to let me know.
I like getting mail and I generally respond. Of course, now and then,
someone gets lost, so if I don't write back within a week, feel free to write
again and grouse about it.
Alright--give
my guestbook some lovin'! Check out the "new" page at Various
Artists--it got updated this past weekend as well! Send in those
submissions and we'll get them on the next go-round!
krystal
Update
Hope everyone had a
spectacular New Year's and that it's a good one for the next 12 months!
Of course, the holidays have put me behind. Who said that females have to
do everything? That's all I have to say about that...
I just posted the first four
pages of Chapter 28 in my live journal. For those of you who like to wait
and take it all in at once, hang in there! It's coming!
Update
Hey there! The Hanson
Advent Calendar will be up and running on December 1st. 24 new stories by
the same writers who worked on the Blue Collar stories. A great group, if
I may say...Anywho, I believe I am the December 8th person. The story
I've written is a sequel to the piece I wrote for the Blue Collar one.
Start reading December 1st and each day, a new story will be up until Christmas
Eve! Here's the link:
http://so-tangible.org/glories/
Now that that's done, I can
concentrate on OMWF. I did write a review of my
Update
Chapter 27 is up!! And
it's been less than a month! Rejoice, everyone!! Rejoice! I've
even caught up on my shamefully backed up guest book!!!
See ya in
Update
Go vote for your Hanson
Fiction favorites over at Various Artists!! Voting ends Tuesday!!!
http://hansonfiction.com/links/index1.html
Also, I have the first 15
pages done of the next chapter--it's coming!
Update
Chapter 26 is up!!!
Enjoy!
Update
Well, I've finished Chapter
26--I've sent it to a couple good feedbackers just to make sure I didn't make
any stupid mistakes--so hopefully, they'll get back to me in the next 24
hours. If not, I'll just post it anyway and if there's mistakes, I'll be
expecting you guys to call me on it.
So, um, I'm just curious...if
you don't like Taylor, if you think Taylor is a jerk, if you think Taylor can't
sing, if Taylor's voice "annoys" you--um, why are you a Hanson
fan? Cuz, let's face it, he does sing lead on like 2/3 of the songs or
whatever. Hanson fans never cease to amaze (and irritate) me. I got
the new album and it's very good, if not surprising. Someday, Hanson will
listen to me and do some smart things. They're getting there...
In short--come back in a day,
and the new chapter should be up. You may have read the first 10 pages
via live journal, well, there's nine additional pages coming! See ya
soon!
Update (sort of) Oct. 1st,
2005
Sheesh! I've been
reading a looooooooooooooong list of nominated stories for the Various Artists
Awards this past month. We're narrowing the list down to the five
finalists in each category. I can't begin to tell you how much fiction
I've read since I started on that project. The beauty of it is, so many
wonderful stories were nominated. The horror of it--many of them have
like 50 or more chapters and I'm a freak and can't stand to skip
chapters. So, yeah. My eyes are pooped and my mind has become a bit
of a jumble. So, now that I've done my part, I'm going on a
Hanfic-Reading hiatus for a while. I'm going to write. So, for
anyone who hasn't already read it, I did post the first 10 pages up of Chapter
26 of "Once More With Feeling" on my live journal, and I'm working
right this moment on the second half of it. Thanks so much for your
patience!! And those of you who have signed my guest book--I haven't
blown you off (though I'm sure it feels like it)! I'll be sending you a
note soon. Yes, soon (stop rolling your eyes).
See ya! krystal
Update Aug. 10, 2005
Dang, it didn't feel like a
month has passed. I was all proud and stuff. Oh well. Chapter
25 is up, and it's not for the faint of heart!!! I hope it's a little creepy,
a little scary, all that. Let me know if I was successful.
Update July 10, 2005
Chapter 24 is up--it's a
little short, but I think it says all I had to say. Let me know your
thoughts on it. If the story is getting boring, I'll just start on a different
one...
Update June 19, 2005
I told you it would be
soon! There are two new short stories--check them out and let me know
what you think. I plan on finishing both of them. But, if nobody
cares, then maybe I'll just skip it. Enjoy! And thanks go to
Stephanie for making the pages!
Update June 16, 2005
Well, I finally finished
chapter 23 of "Once More With Feeling". It has a wild little
scene in it, so if you're all naive and innocent, you might want to skip it,
haha!
Coming Soon: 2004's
unfinished Halloween and Christmas Stories! Real-time soon, not Hanson
soon. So don't be rolling your eyes. It's sort of like, they're at
the printers!
Ew, I'm eating a two year old
Werther's. So, if I disappear, you'll know I'm dead from caramel
poisoning or something...
Update May 24, 2005
I'm back from Mayfest!!!
Fun times in T-Town! There's a "review" of that under
"Listen to Me". You know how my reviews are--don't expect to
know anything about the show, haha!
Also, Chapter 22 of "Once
More With Feeling" is up! Enjoy that! Working hard on 23 right
now, as we speak--I got a lot done in Florida. Sheesh--I just need to
stay home sometimes...
Update April......um,
something or other...it's still April, isn't it?
Chapter 21 is up! Have
fun with it and let me know what you think! It's getting a little crazy!
Hey, I wrote a couple totally
goofy stories--one for Halloween and another for Christmas, and well, they
didn't get finished (stop rolling your eyes!) However, they're pretty
long, and hopefully, a little entertaining. Is anyone interested in me
posting them, even though they're unfinished? Who knows--if I got enough
folks saying they liked them or that they were just dying to know what happens,
maybe I'd get a wild hair and finish them! If you used to follow my Live
Journal stuff, you may have already read what was posted, so maybe they'd just
be old hat. But, maybe some of you don't read that. I certainly
wouldn't! *whispers*--I haven't updated it for a long time--I've been
posting new stuff at the Various Artists January Writing Challenge.
Obviously, it went past January, hehe. Hanfic fans, if you haven't
discovered that stuff, you might want to check it out! Okay, I'll shut up
now--leave me some feedback! It helps!
your friend, krystal
<--going to Mayfest, look me up! In fact, all the greatest Hanfic
writers will be there (at least of this era...anybody read Catapult?)
Update March 22, 2005
Chapter 20 is up of "Once
More With Feeling"--this thing could have gone (and still could)
anywhere!!! I don't know why I write like that. I get in these
places where I have no idea which way to go. Go for humour? Go for
drama? Bloodshed? Argh. Oh well--tell me what you think of
it--it could change the direction of the story!
So, who's going to Tulsa in
May? Damn them! I wanna go! But, of course, it's the last
thing I should be doing at that time...
Update February 15, 2005
It's a miracle! An
update in less than a month! I think Chapter 19 came in at around 21
pages. Let me know what you think. I've had a couple people not
care for it, and some others love it. Feedback folks!
Update January 22, 2005
Here's the addy to an awards
site that is pretty cool. It has a gazillion different categories!
I always used to use award sites as sources for new stories, so you might give
it a try if you're looking for something new. Though, I'm not sure how
new these are. And of course, go vote--I'm up for some awards!
Wooo-hooo! Wait, the voting might be over--darnit. Well, check it
out anyway--there's a drought going on and we all need something to do, haha!
http://www.angelfire.com/band2/nickel_dime_awards/nominees.html
Update January 20, 2005
Happy New Year!! It's
been insanity already. We moved to a new house. Much bigger, much
nicer, much more to clean and keep up with. You can see where this is
going. Also, I joined the January Writing Challenge for Various Artists.
The good news? Got some writing done! The bad news? I'm way
behind on reading and responding there because of the craziness of real
life. Alright, enough of that. Chapter 18 is now posted in it's
entirety. There's a new picture as well that I think goes with what
happens. I think it clocked in at around 20 pages. So, if you read
the beginning already, scroll down and resume--some pretty important stuff
happens.
If you've written me and I
haven't responded, I'm so very sorry. I hate to fall behind like
that. Thanks for any and all notes or guestbook entries--it keeps me
going! I even received a couple of suggestions for the plot! Thank
you for giving it that much thought and anything like that keeps me on my
toes. I may not use your idea, but it may get my own mind going in a
direction it wasn't going in to begin with. I'm a thinker after all (it's
a curse, and the main reason why updates are so slow for me...)
Okay--carry on! And let
me know what you think, and I promise, I'll be much better at writing you back
this time. Things are slowly getting back to normal--whatever that is...
Update December 28, 2004
Good Gosh Almighty--it's
positively sinful that it's been so long without an update here. I swear
to you all, I've been writing--just not very successfully. I started a
Halloween story, which I posted as it was written in my Live Journal. Got
some fun feedback on it, it was pretty silly. But, I seem to have hit a
brick wall with it at the moment, and once the most excellent date of October
31st came and went (happy belated birthday, youngest Hanson...) I sort of set
it aside. Started working seriously on Chapter 18--got pretty far, 9
pages I believe, then started on the Christmas story for the Hanson Advent
Calendar. It's a prequel to last year's "Snowed Out" called
"The Rocking Chair Incident"--yeah, it's as goofy as it sounds!
Got pretty far--some good feedback--brick wall, December 25th come and
gone......yeah. So, I have been writing, as you can see. Just
haven't finished anything. Perhaps I'll post up what I have of all of it
here and we can all be cliff-hanging together! In short, no real update,
just didn't want you to think I'd passed away or anything. And of course,
if you want to read any of that silliness, it's in backwards order in my live
journal which can be found here: http://www.livejournal.com/users/krystal0211/
Talk to you soon! Chapter 18 is coming, I promise!
Update #2 November 15th, 2004
Oops! I forgot to tell
you guys to check out the amazingly beautiful splash page for the "Vampire
Trilogy"--The art is by the artistic genius Lily, and Stephanie put it out
there on my site! Wooo-Hoooo! Click on the story page to get there!
Update November 15th, 2004
Well, a few of you have been
reading the chapters as they're being written, but for those of you who prefer
to wait 'til they're done--Chapter 17 is up! It's not as long as usual,
but it's sort of...full. Sort of, eventful, I guess...Enjoy!
krystal
Update October 26, 2004
I'm writing that silly
Halloween Story I threatened to write. It's supposed to be a scary
comedy, sort of. You'd have to read it, I guess to understand. It's
posted in parts on the LiveJournal. Now, don't kill yourselves getting
over there or anything...or you can just hope it gets posted here when it's
finished. It's supposed to be a short story, but you know how those
go. And thank you to the two feedbackers on Chapter 16--you're my favorites!!!
krystal
Update October 23, 2004
I don't know how many of you
followed the writing of this chapter in the Live Journal. I guess I'll
keep doing that, if for no other reason than I don't seem to have that much to
say in general. Anyway, for the rest of you who waited for it to be
posted in its entirety, Chapter 16 is posted! Enjoy!
Update October 10, 2004
Well, I don't actually have an
update, but Chelsea made me a Live Journal, and it just sat there and sat
there. I guess I just don't have much to say. But, anyway--I
decided to just post up chunks o' chapters as I write them. I'm going to
see how that works out. Of course, the weird thing about that is, the old
stuff is at the bottom, so you'd have to scroll down to get to the beginning.
Which might be a problem, but so far, I've only got two chunks posted.
So, those of you who want to just read bits and pieces instead of 15 or 20
pages at a time, here's the link. I'll see how this turns out.
Maybe it'll be a thing I'll keep doing...
http://www.livejournal.com/users/krystal0211/
Update September 29, 2004
Gosh, is Hanfic having a
resurgence of popularity here lately? I think people smell a little
drought coming on and this is what they turn to. Before you know it,
folks will be getting all wispy about the Moffatts........haha! "The
Quiet One" has gotten lots and lots of hits. "Just Another
Victim" is feeling a little like the red headed step child. Oh well,
I take what I can get. Chapter 15 is up. It's not long in
krystal-time, but it is in regular Hanfic time. Know what I mean,
jellybean? That's it. I'd tell you to give me feedback,
but you wouldn't do it anyway.
krystal
Update September 10, 2004
Hey! I just had my three
year anniversary on the 4th and I forgot! So, Happy Anniversary to
"Enlighten Me"! And, to celebrate, I've posted up Chapter 14 of
"Once More With Feeling"--the whole thing!!! None of that, part
now--part later crap! Wooo-Hoooo!!! Read it and let me know what
you think. It took a teeny weeny little twist that I wasn't really
expecting, so you know, tell me if it sucks or not. That's it! Good
bye from krystal !
Update September 6, 2004
Well, I've finally posted up
the last two reviews, and can officially wave goodbye to my Hanson
Summer. *sniff* It certainly was fun, and I met a lot of great
people (and a few bitches). I'd say the cool ones FAR outweigh the others
though, so it's all good! At the glorious Kentucky State Fair--cameras
are not only allowed, but encouraged! So, here is a link to my pics from
the night: http://retiree58.home.insightbb.com
Enjoy those! So, anyway, go back to the main page, click on
"Listen to Me" and hit up those last two reviews if you're
interested.
I do have about six pages done
of the next chapter of OMWF--I'll probably just post what I have in a day or
two. The good news about the end of my Hanson Summer is, it gives me time
to worry about pretend Hanson instead of real life Hanson, which is good for
story writing. Alright, wish me luck and fast
writing!!! krystal
Update August 24, 2004
I've written a review for the
Ohio shows I went to--it should be posted in the next day or so. Also, a
"new" short story is up--"Devil With Blue Eyes". I
started it out in response to a challenge to write some Hanson porn.
Well, obviously, I'm not very good with porn, so while it's a little racy, it
never made it to porn status, haha! I'm such a prude. And again,
plot got in the way of the simple idea I had going on. It was written a
while ago, as I'm sure you'll be able to tell. It's...different.
Check it out, and let me know what you think of it. I've gotten a
whopping four pages of the next chapter of OMWF done, so it's still a little
while away--sorry!!! I'm trying! Friday is my "last"
show--at least for this summer! So, I should be able to get some good
writing done--hang in there!!! krystal
Update August 2, 2004
Review is up! "4
Shows in 5 Days"--go back to the main page and click on "Listen to
Me", it's in there!!! krystal
Update July 30, 2004
Good heavens, I've just gotten
back from seeing 4 Hanson shows in 5 days (which by the way is the name of the
"review(s)" I have half way written. So, stay tuned for
that. In a few days, I promise to have that up. Now then, chapter
13 is posted in it's entirety now. Let me know your thoughts--and none of
that "yeah, that was good, give me more right now" stuff. Do
you hate the Beatriz character? Do you think Taylor is a whiny wimp or
the hottest thing on two feet? Love Michelle or hate her? Because
it could lead me in a different direction if I realize that most of my readers
want her hung from a tree in the Hanson's backyard. Or, it may not, but
at this point, I'm so torn about where some of these plot lines are
leading--really. I got some great feedback from a fiction group I'm on
and it caused someone to get their ass kicked. Read on, I'm sure you'll
know what I'm talking about once you get there.
And, let me just say to you--I
love Hanson for their music, but I did manage to get to stand and talk with the
three of them for a few minutes this last trip and...gaaaughhhh! Zac was
a charmer, Isaac was the cutest guy ever, and Taylor...for heaven's
sake................I'll tell you in that little blurb I'm writing. I
have yet to form the words to describe it all, haha! krystal
Update July 7, 2004
Ok--I've posted up the seven
pages of chapter 13 that I have finished. It's heating up a bit!
I'm gonna try to get it churned out pretty quickly, but you know how that
always goes. Best laid plans of mice and men, and all that.... Talk
to you soon! krystal
update June 20th, 2004
Chapter 12 is up in it's
entirety! Finally! Sorry for the wait! Let me know what you
think of it......working on 13 right now (my favorite
number!) See ya soon! krystal
Update June 16th
I'm back. Wow--the west
is a huge place. I mean HUGE. I know a lot of people are upset that
Hanson aren't seeming to tour out there, but after being there, I can understand
a little. You can drive for hours and hours and not see a McDonalds, or a
Wal-Mart, or a crappy little diner or gas station. By the time we got to
the Grand Canyon, we were so insanely hungry we had tunnel vision. In
short, if Hanson is having money issues or time issues this tour, and frankly,
when DON'T Hanson have those issues--I can sort of understand why the tour is a
bit of a back-east affair. Besides, I remember last summer when I had to
begrudgingly take out my checkbook and part with some travel money to see the
guys in Denver and Las Vegas...
Ok, all that drive time I was
supposed to be writing, well, it just didn't happen. Everytime I tried to
write, there was some kind of crisis to be taken care of. Plus, as stupid
as it sounds, I cannot listen to music and write at the same time, and there
was not a single moment with no music and no crisis and no tent to put up or
take down--blah blah blah. I know, I hate excuses too, even when they're
true. BUT, I have been churning out some the last couple days, between
insane laundry duties and the death of a well loved rat friend. I love
rats, but gosh dangit, they don't live long enough. Just long enough to
get all attached. So, anyway, I didn't want you to think I'd actually
gotten eaten by a coyote (didn't even see one except a dead one on the side of
the road!) Saw lots of Bison though, gorgeous creatures. Some elk,
lots of deer. Prairie dogs (I want one!) and Ravens (I really really
really want one!) Hopefully, I'll be posting up the end of the chapter
that you've read the beginning of very soon, if not, I'll just post up the new
pages so you don't just totally give up on me and this poor
story.
See ya soon, I hope! Is
everyone going to some shows? Maybe we'll run into each other as we're
being shoved and pushed and run over by the skanky ho's. Won't that be
fun!? Thank God, once Hanson takes the stage, I manage to put all that
crap out of my head. It keeps me from killing people, so--Thanks Hanson,
cuz I don't think I'd like prison...then again, think of all the writing I
could do! No, wait, I'll bet there's music playing all the time unless
it's lights-out time................Yeah, I think I'll just avoid prison.
Update May 28th, 2004
Well, I wanted to put up the
rest of chapter 12, but alas, I have not written more than a few paragraphs
since my last update. However, I have witnessed Hanson blowing away the
competition at the Bling Bling Summer Ding in Lexington KY. Yes, you
heard right--bling bling. Hanson is so un-bling. Though, in the
blingy spirit of the evening, Zac wore a sparkly (no, really sparkly) Clash
t-shirt. Hehe. Classic. I plan on writing a review of this
show, as well as the debacle that was Jillians the next day. I think I'll
call it, "A Tale of Two Cities"...or maybe "The Cool vs. the
Skanky Ho's"--the girl behind me in the line at Lexington was explaining
to her non-fan friend about Hanson fans. She said, there's two kinds of
Hanson fan--the cool ones (that's us) and the skanky ho's--that's the ones with
no tickets but very short skirts and cleavage coming on to the security guards
and the ticket guys and everybody else with a penis within striking
distance. The really disturbing thing was, they ended up being
successful, front row, and backstage. More later on these and other
thoughts about Hanson-ness, and Hanson, and Hanson fans, and all that
stuff.
I'm off to a very long, family
vacation for the next two weeks. The good news, hopefully, it will be fun
and with all that drive-time, I should be getting lots of writing
done. The bad news: no possible updates for at least two
weeks. Sorry, sorry! I hate it when people do that to me, but just
think of me out there in the woods getting attacked by bugs and it may make you
feel better about the whole thing.....see ya soon (as long as I'm not killed by
coyotes or anything like that).........byebye from krystal
Update May 18, 2004
Sheesh! What a couple
weeks I've had! Last week, I went to Florida and of course, all this
ticketing craziness pops up. And of course, I have no job so I have no
money, so of course, Hanson decides to come all around me (not
complaining!!!!) Well, I'll be looking through my jewelry box to try and
finance all this craziness! Plus--a last minute FREE show right here in
my town. Oh man! It's insanity I tell ya! Wish me luck on all
this!
I put up the 15 pages of
chapter 12 that I have written because it's just been a while. It's not
finished yet, but that's all I have written, so if you have something against
reading half written chapters, you'll have to wait til I finish it. Let
me know your thoughts--things could change if I decide
to.....
ciao---krystal (the harried)
Update April 29, 2004
Has it been an incredible
week, or what?! #1 on the indie charts and #25 overall on Billboard--that
is kick ass! And then tour dates popped up out of the blue last
night--whoa! Now I'm going to have to come up with some money, dangit!
How are you all liking "Underneath"? I know it sounds kooky,
but it's growing on me. At first I was almost disappointed. Too
many songs that I already "knew". But, headphones, lyric
sheets, and repeated listenings have given me a new appreciation for the
"old" songs, and the new ones are just amazing, like I knew they
would be. "Get Up and Go"--fantastic! I can't get it out
of my head, along with "Lost Without Each Other". I guess you
all saw the VH1 All Access thing...wow. Very moving and very
powerful. I'm so glad they stuck it out and that they are gonna be
alright. Hang in there Hanson! We're with ya! Heck, I guess
any Hanson fans still standing after the drought of 2000-2004 can take
anything! We deserve every bit of Hanson loving we are getting right now.
And to Taylor, Zac, and Isaac, go home and go to sleep for a little
while.
Chapter 11 of "Once More
With Feeling" is up now. Oh, I finally figured out where that title
came from. Thanks so much for telling me, guys. It was the title of
the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Now I look like an
idiot. Oh well, what's done is done. I'm sure it's not the first,
nor the last time I've looked like an idiot. Well, read on, and let me
know what you think. Guess what? My guest book is dead again, so
you'll have to click the little email thing. I know, I know, it's just so
awful! I go through guest books like nobody's business.
Write me with all your complaints, praises, whatever--I'm up for it!
byebye from krystal
Update April 2, 2004
Ahhhhh, what a Hansony month
it's turning out to be. I hope you're all going to that dang movie.
I have to drive two hours, but I WILL see Taylor and his equally talented
brothers 20 feet tall in living colour if it kills me! The acoustic shows
were to die for, and if you missed out, this is going to be the next best thing
to being there. Sounds like a phone company commercial. Also, if
you haven't gone over to the VH1 site and checked out those new video clips
they put out, you are missing out. "Madeline" never sounded so
good! Ok--I updated "Once More With
Feeling" with chapter 10. It's a doozy. I hope I did a good
job, because it's a pretty dramatic chapter, and it's pretty important to the
story. Give me your thoughts on it! Thanks guest-book
signers! No one seems to want me to write them back these days, so I'll
just say thanks right here--------read
on!
See ya! krystal
Update March 16, 2004
Oh man, what a day!!!
Not only did I finally finish up chapter nine of "Once More With
Feeling"
but.........................drumroll.............................I, being the
procrastinator that I am, didn't pre-order "Underneath" from
Amazon.com until this passed weekend. Well, lucky person that I am (how
weird is that, for once!?) If you purchased it between March 12 and April
something or other, you get it in your "digital locker" and you can
listen to the whole thing, right now.
Oh My
Gosh.............................................................
It's been 4 freaking years,
people!!! And I wake up this morning thinking nothing interesting is in
the works today, and WHAM!!! I've got
"Underneath"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh man...I just don't know what to
say! I'll have to try and write a review of it, though those never go very well
for me. It's probably better that I wait for Laura (Bright and Beautiful)
to do one, because she always says exactly what I wanted to say, but she says
it much better than I ever could. I'm on cloud
nine.........................read the chapter if you feel like it, hehe.
And thanks to my guestbook
signers! It took me almost as long as it would have taken Hanson to write
you back! Talk to ya soon, your very
excited, krystal
Update February 22, 2004
So much excitement in Hanson
world! Did you listen to that kooky radio interview they did?
Crazy, I tell ya! Well, Chapter 8 is up! I changed the ending two
or three times. I'm so indecisive (it's why I never finished
college)! So, let me know what you think of it--whether it's working for
you or not--- See
ya! krystal
Update February 6, 2004
Wow, Hanson planned some
secret shows, and the fans went and found out about it! Haha! I
envy all you who live up in the vicinity of NYC, because obviously, you're
gonna get to see Hanson live every few months. I'm glad they are out
there playing, though. It's what they love to do, and they should do it
more often!
Did you see that the links on
the front page all work now? Well, except for the "Links" page,
hehe. But, it should even be up in a day or two--so check back for
that. You may have read all my favorites, but, you never know, there
might be a surprise or two there.
Chapter seven is up--It's sort
of action packed--how weird is THAT??? Well, okay, there's an action
scene. But you know, I'm not an action girl, so that's sort of
different. Go check it out, and let me know what you think of
it! And thanks all you guestbook signers! I write back to all
of you, but sometimes, it's returned to me because your box is full, etc etc.
So, if you didn't get a note back from me, it's not cuz I didn't
try! byebye from krystal
Update January 24, 2004
Ta-Daaaa! New layout
(more or less, hehe) My computer hates me and I hate my computer.
Just thought I'd throw that out there. It's a good thing I love it, or
I'd have thrown it out the window by now. Paradox? Oh well, that's
how me and my computer feel about one another. Now then, if
anything doesn't work for you--links, pics, whathaveyou, let me know.
Chapter six is up now of "Once More With Feeling" (JAV2 to all you
late bloomers). I just realized Taylor does not appear in it once.
This is a first, people! But, read it anyway, because lots of people talk
about him in it--so technically, he's in it. So, it's all good! Write
me! I live for it! And big thanks to Stephanie and
David for pulling their hair out and dealing with my
nitpickyness.
krystal
Update
January 20,
2004
Hey! I was nominated for some awards at the Inexplicable Hanfic Awards! Yaaay! That doesn’t happen very often here lately. I like to think of my stories as the “best kept secret in Hanson Fiction”—haha! Thanks to all you peaches who’ve signed my book! It makes my day—make that, my week!!! Come back very very soon for chapter 6 of “Once More With Feeling”, aka JAV2! And maybe even a new layout! The first in like, two years!!! See ya soon! krystal
Update January 9th 2004
Good
Heavens! This is unprecedented!!! I am posting another chapter up,
and it's only been 5 days!!! Now, it's a short one--only like, 9 pages.
But still! Wow! Go check it out--let me know your thoughts in my
spiffy new guestbook! Wooo-Hooooooo!!!!!!!
Update January 8th (Happy
Birthday Elvis!)
The Guestbook has been
revived! It's ALIVE, it's ALIVE!!!! (insert maniacal laughter
here). So, go sign it. I haven't gotten to peruse one, at least one
of my own, since like, November or something!
Update January 4th, 2004
How weird is that? It's already 2004. I was looking through all my old updates and I think two years ago I was threatening the life of Hanson if they didn't have me a new CD in my hand within six months or something. Isn't it funny what love will make you put up with? Well, I guess, technically, "Underneath Acoustic" could count as a CD. But, it's not the CD. I have definitely enjoyed it though, and I can't even describe what the tour meant to me. Acoustic definitely suits them. Or maybe it's just those small venues. I don't know, but I just know I had a fantastic summer and I have them to thank for it. Of course, I also quit the job I've had since eternity because of it, but that's a whole other story (which I'll just keep to myself, thank you). Well, the holidays are finally over, Thank You God. I'm so looking forward to some long winter's nights, stewing in front of the computer, deciding on how to phrase just one more blood drinking scene without using the exact same description as last time. Thank heavens I have a very vivid and morbid imagination. Now then, no one emailed me to tell me they'd written a Hanfic back in 1999 entitled "Once More, With Feeling", therefore, I am taking it and I'm not giving it back, even if they do tell me that. Tough luck, you had two weeks to let me know. Chapter four is done. It's a little crazy. My guestbook is still dead as a doornail, so email me. Really. Email me and let me know if I should just change the names on all this stuff and submit it to Anne Rice's publishing company. I hear they're looking for a new writer to fill the holes she left. Hehe, vampire pun there...enjoy! krystal
Update December 23, 2003
Good Heavens! Did I say it wouldn’t be as long for an update? Obviously, I lied. But, don’t hold it against me—it’s December, the month from Hell! Hope everyone is having a great Holiday season! The bad news is, I have no update for JAV2 (which I’m thinking of calling “Once More, With Feeling”). Has that already been done? It just sounds familiar or something. Anyway, the GOOD news is, instead, I have this little Christmas Story (cleverly titled “Snowed Out”) I wrote for the Hanson Advent Calendar 2003 Edition. It’s goofy, it’s corny, and hopefully, you’ll like it. Have a fantastic week, and I do have about 5 or 6 pages done of the sequel, so when the lovely, boring (and I mean that in the nicest way) days of January get here, I should be pumping it out—wish me luck! Talk to ya soon! krystal
November 17th, 2003 update
Egads! Not only is it
Isaac Hanson's 23rd birthday, but it's been a month since I updated!!!
That's awful! Well, my guest book has died (again!) so I don't know if
anyone still comes here or not. Hopefully, a few of you are still
checking in. I've been way too busy this summer. Don't get me wrong,
I have had a blast! I met some of my idols while I was in
NewYorkCity--and no, none of them was named Taylor. But I did meet Laura
of "Bright and Beautiful" fame--seriously, she's been my idol since
1998, having written the most clever and insightful Hanson commentary
anywhere. Also, the beautiful and talented Llama! Yes, THE
Llama! I shook her hand and told her I loved her. Haha!!! New
York City is amazing, and Carnegie Hall was simply breathtaking. I think
Hanson themselves were in awe of the place, because they never let themselves
get crazy. Still, the music was beautiful and the screeching--well, it
could have been worse, I'll give it that. Chicago sounds like it was
fabulous, even if they were shoo'ed out because of a stupid curfew (had their
bus/trailer towed as well, I hear). Can't wait for the DVD of the
Acoustic Tour. Having experienced all three tours, I can absolutely say
this one was the best. I'm so spoiled now, it'll be hard to be in a big
venue and not have that intimate, one on one feeling. Ah well, the good
thing is I have finished CHAPTER THREE!!!!! It's a miracle! It's a
miracle! And just so you know, I had this storyline in mind waaay before the
real life Taylor caused all the craziness in Hansonworld, and I sort of shelved
it, thinking it was sort of...not in good taste. Well, to hell with
taste, I thought of it first!!! Now then, since my guestbook
sucks, send me email! I want to know if anyone is still out there, and if
they like the way things are going, or if they hate it, or if it's too
preposterous, or boring, or what!!!! dkmoore@insightbb.com Now,
no excuse, just click and write! Talk to ya soon (sooner than last
time, I hope!) krystal
October 18th, 2003
Update
Um, maybe I'm just totally
missing it, but I don't think I updated here to tell you guys I'd put up
Chapter 2 of JAV2. So, if you haven't seen that, go check it out.
And tell me if it sucks or not. I've got a few pages done of chapter 3,
but not enough to post really, so I won't put that up til I get a bit more done
(if not the whole chapter)! Well, it's been
another crazy month for we Hanson fanatics! This past Wednesday, I went
to see them in Cincinnati (nice city) at Bogarts (sucky venue). The show
was amazing, as always. You must hear them perform "Ain't No
Sunshine".........oh, it's just................wow. It's sort
of...steamy. Taylor nearly fell off his little stool he got so excited
playing "Lost Without Each Other". Man, What a great
song!!! Single material, right there!!!! The staff at the venue
were jerks. The crowd was a bunch of screaming idiots who literally were
punching other girls, and Hanson had to stop the show to ask them all to move
back and stop hurting each other (nothing new about that though, I
suppose). It's really sort of disappointing to see that even after six
years, some of us haven't gained a single ounce of intelligence. I mean,
you expect 12 or 13 year olds to behave badly (first concert and all), but
geez, once you get to be 18 or 19, you'd think you'd have matured just a little
bit!!! Oh well, enough of that. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac were just so
amazing and the songs were amazing, and so, I just ignored the stupid crowd as
best I could, thankful I already knew the new songs (since the rude ones were
yelling during them). Alright, stepping down off my soapbox
(AGAIN!)--read chapter two if you haven't, and be on the lookout for chapter
three, hopefully fairly soon!
byebye from krystal
September 22, 2003
I hate computers so much, I
can't even describe to you...now then. On with the update, maybe it will
even show up this time #$%^&*. Sorry I've been busy
lately, but Man! What a Hansony month it's been! Shows and reviews
and pictures and just......they still amaze me. The only band (or
anything else for that matter) that I'd wait around three years for, and love
them all the more for it. I'm going to Cincinnati, look me up if you
go! I finally finished up Chapter 2 of JAV2. Please tell me if it
sucks, or if it made you have an orgasm while you were reading it, or if you
think you could do it better. I'm all ears. Really. Thanks to
you guest book signers--I'd have written you back, but you never leave your
email addresses....
September 1st, 2003 Update
I just posted my concert
"review". I don't know why these things never end up the way I
think they are going to. It's not really a review as much as it is
like...an editorial, sort of. Thus, I put it under Rants/Raves (formerly
known as EnlightenMe, which was linked off the front page where no one could
find it). It's called "The Hanson Experience '03"--check it
out, and let me know your thoughts. I got zero feedback on the first
chapter of the JAV sequel, except from the folks who I sent it to in the form
of emails. Maybe I just need to make one of those god-awful yahoo groups
or whatever for it. Then I wouldn't have to stress over pictures and page
layouts and stuff. What do you think? Anyway, here's the link to the
review: http://home.insightbb.com/~krystqo/enlighten_me.htm
Have fun!!! And write to
me about something! Oh, and don't forget to vote in the HNG
awards! http://www.3cargarage.com/hng/awards/
There's some great stories
up!
krystal
August 28th, 2003 Update
Well, I just got back last
night from the Denver/LasVegas Hanson experience!!! I can't begin to tell
you how amazing those guys are! But I'll try. Just, not right
now. I am dead on my feet. Keep checking back for that, it'll be
under the "Enlighten Me" title on the front page. Now, I am
finally done with the page for JAV2. Don't laugh, it may not look like
it, but that was hard work. In my next life, I'm gonna be a computer
literate person and know what photoshop and html and all that stuff is, and how
to use it correctly. Til then, this will have to do. You don't love
me for my beautiful layouts anyway, haha! You just like the slightly
dirty scenes in my writing. Speaking of which, chapter one is now
posted. Thanks so much for those of you who wrote me, and I hope I didn't
miss anyone who requested an email update. Ew, once you kind people wrote
to me at the Hanson.net address, I remembered why I don't usually use it.
So, just use this boring old one here, I guess. I'm never satisfied, am
I? Hell no, I say! Now hurry on and check out the page, it's listed
as "JAV2" in the list of Long Stories on the "read to me"
link from the front page! Enjoy, and let me know what you
think!
krystal
August 20, 2003 Update
Egads! What a month it's
been for the Hanson Fan!!! Thank heavens! We've needed this almost
as much as they have. I'm off to a couple shows this weekend, wish me
luck! I'm short so, I'll be lucky to see the tops of their heads, but as
long as I get to hear them sing, I'll be
satisfied.
Now then, I have completed chapter one of the sequel to "Just Another
Victim". Until I come up with a title, I'll just call it.....JAV2,
or something stupid like that. Here's the thing. Until I can make
the page, anyone who wants to read it will have to email me and I'll send it to
you. Ok? Email me at: thequiet1@hanson.net
or krystqo@insightbb.com I
don't know why I gave you both, maybe 'cause no one emails me at
Hanson.net. I'm rather invisible there. Talk to you soon! Send
feedback! Really! I want this to be good, and if it's unclear, I
need to know. Any questions, ask me. I live for it.
byebye!!!
PS--I'll give you a complete
rundown of the shows once I get back!
July 17th Update
Alright, you guys didn't
exactly overwhelm me for requests for this story, so just to piss you off, I
posted it here once it was finished. So there. Feedback would be
nice, but I know you're busy. See? Been hanging around Hanson.net
too much and Ashley is rubbing off. Here it is,
enjoy! http://home.insightbb.com/~krystqo/zac__tays_excellent_adventure.htm
July 12th Update
Well, how did you guys fare on
the GettingTicketsForHanson craziness? I actually did pretty good, only
because I decided to be insane and fly across the country to join my friends
Stephanie and Amy to see the guys in Denver and LasVegas. Good thing I
did. I was certain the second leg of the tour would be announced and
they, of course, would be coming closer to me. Haha! According to
AshleyGuiltrip, er Grayson, there isn't gonna be a second leg. Hmmm...not
that he's particularly believable. I try to like him, I really do.
So many people say he's such a nice guy and blah, blah, blah.
Whatever. I just finished my two weeks of torture (jury duty) and while I
thought I'd get a lot of writing done, it just didn't happen. They'd much
rather bore you to tears and make you play the waiting game. Whoever said
"the wheels of justice turn slowly" was obviously speaking from the
jury pool. And when I was allowed to leave there, I had to go to work 'til
9:45 at night, thus I have no real updates for you. The camping story is
up to 35 pages and I think I'll just post it here when I figure out how to give
it it's own page. My webmaster is out of town for a few days. Well,
maybe that's good, perhaps I can finish it by the time it hits the net.
So, if you're interested in that, check back in a few days and see if I've got
my s*** together on that yet. Good luck on the tickets! And don't
forget to watch Leno on they 15th! The drought is over!!!! Yaaaay!
June 15th Update
Hey, that's two in two days!!
Well, you all can thank me now, because obviously Hanson read my little rant
down there and decided they BETTER appease me!!! Now, that's what I'm
talkin' about!!! Tour dates coming within days, I believe is how they put
it. Of course, you and I both know, with Hanson, it might be 365
days. They're still not quite clear on that whole, minutes, hours, days,
weeks thing. Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway. I have no
story updates for you, unless you are interested in a very goofy one I started
a couple years ago for the Request group I belong to. It had to involve
Taylor, Zac, two girlfriends and a natural disaster. Hmmm....wonder why
they wanted me to write that??? Hehe. In any event, if you are
interested in that, it's about 20 pages so far, and I'm hoping to finish the
darned thing in the next couple days. Yeah, yeah, stop rolling your eyes,
I can finish something! Now then, if you're not interested in goofy
camping disasters, be sure and go to Barbara's beautiful Turn the Page
site. Her story "Deep Blue Heart" is fantastic, and maybe if we
inundate her guest book with praise, she'll update more often. Though she
did just a few days ago, I shouldn't complain. Here's the link: http://blurred-reality.net/turnthepage/main.html
Ok, I'm leaving. If you want to read the story I'm hard at work on, email
me and I'll send you the file, alright!! And here's hoping Hanson comes
to all our hometowns (or at least a short
drive)!!! krystal
June 13th
update
Hanson, you owe me.
I have been a fan since the beginning, well, almost. I admit, I wasn’t in Tulsa in 1995 or anything. But, since the first time I heard Mmmbop, I have been one. Since then, I have been a fiercely loyal follower of Hanson; from the radio, to MTV, to the record store, to the net. I was angry when they stopped worrying about Hansonline in favor of MOE. Join MOE! Please, we’re gonna keep bugging you until you join MOE! So, I joined MOE. I got my card and some magazines from MOE. Nice. Then it was all about Worlds. Oh, this is gonna be great. The internet is the way to interact with us. We’ll actually be there on the net with you! Well, I was the penguin that nobody talked to. And then came Hanson.net. I resisted. Till the bloody end, I resisted. I was certain it would split the fans into the Have’s and the Have-Not’s. And it did. Hansonline, the only official Hanson site became the ignored third cousin, twice removed. Ignored and maligned by everyone who mattered; for months the name “Hanson” was spelled “Hansin”—right there on the front page! What a way to greet the casual fan that was just stopping by to check up on the band they used to really love, but, hadn’t heard anything about in a while.
Don’t get me wrong. I still love Hanson (in that silly way that we “love” people we don’t know.) I love their music way too much. I work in a music store, and I have played them as often as I could get away with, and was delighted every time I got to shock someone and tell them that the music they were enjoying was indeed, that sucky Hanson. How many times have we heard people’s stupid, out of tune, wrong lyric versions of Mmmbop? Hanson owes me for that alone. Routinely, I retire my Hanson CD’s thinking, if I listen to that one more time, I’m gonna kill myself. And it lasts for maybe a few weeks. And suddenly, I’m thinking, if I don’t get to hear RunawayRun right this minute, I’ll just die! I don’t know what it is about them, but Hanson just gets in your head and your heart, and you can’t let them go. I’ve tried. I’m not a patient person. It drives me mad to think Hanson has 65 songs sitting there, locked away in their computers, or a safe somewhere, or laying on Ashley G’s desk. And I don’t get to listen to them.
I’m afraid Hanson is ruining their own career. If the business end of it is daunting, HIRE someone who knows what they are doing. I’m sorry, but 90 seconds of footage from an hour and a half concert is…..well, not very good. As far as the new CD goes, I totally understand why those 15 songs that are going to be on “Underneath” are off limits to us. I’m with ya, guys. If they are as good as I think they are going to be (from the tantalizing little snips you’ve given us) the wait will be worth it. BUT, how about giving us some nice clear versions of songs we’ve come to love because we are all crazy in love with your music? Songs like, “Never Let Go” or “Bridges of Stone”?
I understand Hanson has personal lives. So do I. Really, I do. But, do I still find the time to go to work? Yep. Everyday. Is it work that I absolutely love? Um…not exactly. It’s okay, it doesn’t suck. So, why exactly can’t Hanson find the time to perform for us? No record? So what. Sing us the old stuff. Stop being so secretive. I’m not three years old. “Surprises” do not thrill me. Just give it to me.
Some of the fans will tell you Taylor’s new role as husband and father are keeping Hanson from working. Sorry, men all over the world have children and they go to work. I don’t think even Taylor would use that excuse. He loves music too much. And that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t love his family. So don’t even try that on me.
I don’t know how much you follow what’s going on with all the non-Hanson.net sites, but boy are Hanson fans getting grouchy! If Hanson wants a career in music, it’s time for them to do something about it. “Soon” is gonna be too late. If it takes another year for the CD and the mystical, magical documentary (that’s supposed to make it all ok in the end), I’ll be here, but I’ll bet outside of Hanson.net, there won’t be anyone left. And that is a shame, because Hanson has the talent and the charisma to be here for a long time. But even for all of us who are “in it for the music”—if there’s no music, then what is there? Give us a reason to keep waiting.
May 25th, Update
Hello everybody! Well, this is it. "Just Another Victim" is finished. It came out at 46 chapters, plus an epilogue. And I worked on it for like, 2 years, so you have to let me know what you think of it. I have ideas for a sequel. I'm still thinking. The end is sort of.........well, anyone who needs to should go and read the disclaimer again, if you catch my drift. Please let me know your thoughts on it. Hanson has been NO inspiration whatsoever for two years now (longer actually) so you guys are all I've got keeping me writing this thing. It's probably all been a big conspiracy to make all us Hanfic authors stop writing those damned stories! It cost them their career, but in the end, they probably think it was worth it! Haha! Well, I hope you like it, and don't go away, I intend to keep updating the site whether it's with my rants or new stories or whatever. Talk to you soon! krystal
May 6th Update
Happy Belated Derby Day everybody!!! Ok, enough of that. I got a chunk of writing done on chapter 45. I didn't mean for the last one to be like, a cliffhanger, it just sort of happened. So, I'm posting up the next part. Scroll down again, like last time! It's not over yet, but it's getting there. I know I keep saying that, but I really mean it. That is if I can rein in my kooky imagination and stop wandering off into more plotlines--somebody make me stop!!! Hope you enjoy it! And you amazing guestbook people--I'm so sorry I haven't written you back yet! I always try to do that and I've fallen behind on that. I apologize and let me tell you right now, I appreciate you more than you can imagine! Hey, anybody get that new CD by that obscure little group called Hanson? It rocks! If you haven't joined Hanson.net, you really should. I know we all have our issues with it, whether it's money or just the principle of the thing... but I finally bit the bullet and joined and I've enjoyed the hell out of it. Even the bickering can be fun! So, if you're trying to decide, go ahead! I think Hanson has had a tougher couple years than their fans, even!!! I'm trying to be patient and supportive and all that stuff...wish me luck! Haha!
April 21st--Update!!!
Sheesh!!! It's been a loooong time since I updated! Don't scold me too badly though, I was nearly killed by my own body. It's a long story, and I'm trying to forget it, so I won't say anything else about it. In a nutshell, I'm better and I've been writing. Poor Chapter 45 is now up to 25 pages! Good Heavens! It's not finished yet...oh hush, at least it hasn't been two and a half years!!! Plus, I have a job and stuff! Anywho--I didn't make it a separate link, you'll just have to scroll down. Sorry, but I don't like all those "next part" and "third part" and all that--so I thought this would be simpler. To all you Camille-Haters out there, be nice to her. She's almost, sort of, loosely based on ME!!! Haha! And I had the weirdest thought today as I was writing. I considered having the Taylor character drink from either one or both of his brothers. What would you think of that? It's actually almost too weird for me to write--I can think about that kind of stuff, but I'm sort of...I don't know, I just feel weird writing it and sticking it out there for all to see, know what I mean? And it wouldn't even be sexual--oh, I'm just weird. Ignore me. I know what I'm trying to say, but I'm probably not doing a very good job getting it across to you. Alright, I'm going. Read the next part and tell me what you think. And tell me what you think of our 'hero' taking a nip from his siblings (NOT the younger ones!) I'll be on pins and needles waiting to hear your thoughts, so don't disappoint me!!!
Update April 1st, 2003
Well, I'm back from my vacation/adventure whereas I met the amazing Stephanie, who writes "So, There Was This Boy..." and it's equally fine sequel "Happily Ever After". We've been "talking" via the net for close to two years now. Wow. That's just...insane. I've been friends with her almost as long as I've waited for Hanson's new album!!! Well, on that snotty note (sorry Hanson, you know how to get me un-snotty) We had a blast, and we both got some writing done, so I am posting up 17 pages of chapter 45. Thanks so much to you sweet people who emailed me, and I hope you enjoyed what I sent you. Also, thanks to you guest book folks, you rock! (Hehe, reminded you of Taylor, didn't it? Gee, I miss Taylor...) Anywho--I'm afraid I may have opened up another of those proverbial "can of worms........let me know what you think of it. First draft, it may change (but I doubt it, I'm much too anal about my writing for that) Wow, I seem to be in the mood for parenthesis tonight...............byebye from krystal
Update March 18th, 2003 (sort of...)
Alright, I have 11 pages of chapter 45. I know, I know. It didn't end yet, I'm getting there. Should I go ahead and post up the first 11 pages, and then put up more when I get it? Or shall I wait til I finish up chapter 45? Let me know what you think. krystqo@insightbb.com Hope to hear from you- byebye from krystal
Update February 27th, 2003
Egads!!! February is almost over! That means it's almost March! Hmmm...you know, I was sort of holding out for the traditional May release of the new CD--doesn't really look like it's gonna make it, does it? @#$#%%^&*& Ah well. What's a few more months in the life of a Hanson fan? It's all good. I'll still be here when it comes out and I'll go out and buy it like a good girl. I better fricken like it though, or I will hunt them down and give them three years worth of what for! They do NOT want to mess with me!!! They've made me lose my pleasant disposition. My dark side has emerged and it's all Hanson's fault! Now then, on to the update: I've gotten a few more pages written and I think I'll just go on and post them, cuz it's been a loooooooooooong time since I did. And I don't want to be the pot calling the kettle black, you know. So, here is the next five pages of Just Another Victim (it's still not done)--I'm working on it, I swear!!!
Update February 12th, 2003
The concert last night was just totally amazing--two girls with guitars, no band--yet, they filled the hall with gorgeous music. There is only one band that can move me the way Hanson can, and that is the Indigo Girls. They play their instruments as well as anyone I've ever seen, they have beautiful voices and harmonize perfectly and they can write some fantastic songs. If you've never experienced them, go as fast as you can to a record store, or to whatever site you use to download clips and indulge yourself! Start with "Closer to Fine" or "Galileo"--both amazing songs. It's like...a female Hanson!!!.......sorta. Just listen, you'll see. And their concerts are the only ones close to being as much fun as a Hanson one--plus, they actually release records and do tours!! Catch them while you can--there are still about 10 dates left on this tour! Gotta go write, wish me luck! byebye from krystal
Update February 11th, 2003
Hey guys! It's my birthday and I'm going to see the Indigo Girls tonight from the second row!!! Wooo-Hoooo!!! Sorry, no update, though I did get some good thinking and planning done last night. It really is getting there. I won't use the dreaded "S" word that poor Hanson has been sent to the corner for. You know, if this were the old west, fans would be callin' fer a hangin'! Aw, poor guys, they can't win for losing. Oh well, I'll be the first in line when the CD is released, but until then, I'm sorry, but I'll be grumpy. I can't help it. It wouldn't bother me if I didn't care!!! So, have an excellent day and everybody, pray for Hanson-*snicker, snicker* Talk to you soon (oops!!!) byebye from krystal
Update February 2nd, 2003
Hi again! Just for Sarah, I am posting up the rest of what I have on Chapter 44. It's still not finished, but it's getting there--so, Sarah, enjoy! And let me know what you think!
Update January 30, 2003
Hello. If someone tells you you've won a cruise, just say "no". My vacation was very stressful. Haha. Ah well, such is life. But, I'm back and I did get some writing done. I didn't actually finish the chapter. Sorry, sorry! I'm feeling like all those other Hanfic authors. I am trying though, I swear! It just won't end!!! It's like, the thing that wouldn't die!!! It's the story that wouldn't end!!! It's like a sweater that you just keep knitting, and knitting, and knitting.......I know, PeeWee Herman references probably go over the heads of most of you young'uns. I'm not posting up the next part yet--I'm gonna see what happens over the next couple of days. I can't tell you how relieved I am to be back from my "vacation" and back to my regular old boring life. Maybe NOW I can get some writing done........check back, guys. I'm not dead and I haven't decided I hate Hanson or anything. Not yet, anyway. Grrrrrr...get back from a vacation and still no news from Camp Hanson. I'm getting very antsy here guys........
Update January 12th, 2003
Hello! Well, did everyone get to see the Holiday Video and the Photoshoot one as well? It’s good to know they are all still alive and kicking. Now then, if they’ll just give us some music. A documentary would be nice, but what I really NEED is the music. Now. Right now. Ok, that’s out of my system—I haven’t finished chapter 44, BUT I do have a bunch more pages done of it. So, I’m posting up a next part—LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF IT!!!! Seriously. I’m afraid I’m getting stage fright or something.
The Hanfic Pulitzers have ended and my friend Stephanie just took home everything she could possibly carry!!! And deservedly so! If you haven’t read her stories, “So, There Was This Boy…” and it’s sequel “Happily Ever After”, you’ve really missed out—so, check it out if you haven’t! Barbara has finished her latest story, “Minutes to Memories”, and it was gorgeous! Go read it if you haven’t. Alright, that’s all my instructions to you…have fun with all the reading! Byebye from krystal
Update December 22, 2002
Hey everybody! I just put up my
Christmas Tree yesterday!!! Egads, never in my life has it been December
21st and still no tree—no wonder it doesn’t feel like Christmas to
me! It’s been a super busy, and oh so uninspiring (at least as far as
Hansony things go) month---wait, make that YEAR. Never in my wildest
dreams would I have seen any of the stuff that happened (and DIDN’T) to Hanson
this year coming. Sure, we’ve read it all before in badly written (and
some well written) Hanfics—but dang, they did it up better than any author
could have come up with. It reminded me of “Titanic”—the real story was
so amazing, there was no need for fiction. And it sounds like the story
ain’t over yet. I don’t think I want to know anymore. Well, here’s
hoping this year brings us a fricken album and a lot less personal crap from
these guys. You know, my Grandma always said, “Idle hands are the devil’s
workshop.” Give Taylor something to do…oh, I don’t know, maybe perform
some music? Release the album they’ve slaved over for three years? Go
public with their bad selves? And I’m sure he wouldn’t be so prone to
getting himself into trouble! In any event, I hope his new son makes him
happy more often than he drives him crazy (which is a pretty common thing for a
baby to do, afterall) and that he gets his life in order and that the music
does well for them (hey, I can dream, can’t I?) and that 2003 is a fun one for
all us starved, crazed, misunderstood Hanson fans!!! I guess that
was my “End of the Year Rant”---because I can’t seem to find the time or the
energy to finish up Chapter 44 in a timely manner (pfft, don’t even act like
you’re not used to it)—I’m posting what I have. I believe it comes out to
about seven pages. I’m totally at a stand still. The same thing
happened when I got to the end of “The Quiet One”. I don’t know if I
freak out when I get to the end, or what. Maybe I’m afraid I’m gonna mess
it up after the gazillion pages I’ve already written. Maybe I’m afraid of
closure. Heck, I don’t know—I find myself torn between one of those wild,
climactic endings, and a quiet drifting off of the characters. I knew
what the ending was going to be for “The Quiet One” when I put the first word
of the first chapter down on paper, but “Just Another Victim” has never been in
that neat, planned out sort of way that that one was. I’ve never known
from chapter to chapter what was going to happen. Well, wish me luck on
finishing up the story. I have plans for a sequel, though I have to tell
you, it feels like I’ve been writing this tome for the entertainment of maybe
10 people. Ah well, Love to those 10 people and I suppose, love to all
you lurkers out there (assuming you ARE out there…hmmm….maybe there really ARE
only 10 readers and they just check for updates a
lot…) Have an excellent
Christmas and let’s hope for a wonderful New
Year!!!
krystal
Update Dec. 4th, 2002
Hey everybody, sorry to have disappeared for a while. How very Hansony of me…I don’t have an update, but I do have 5 pages written of the new chapter. I haven’t stopped writing the story. I still have lots of ideas for it (and / or it’s sequel) but, I’ve definitely hit a dry patch here. Sorry, things haven’t been very inspirational here lately. It’s hard to get motivated sometimes. And Thanksgiving was lots of fun and I spent a lot of time with the Fam. Wish me luck on the rest of the chapter. I guess if I can’t churn it out here in the next few days, I’ll probably post what I have. Perhaps some feedback would be motivational??? Have a great time out there right now---shopping and stuff. It’s snowing here, which is a wonderful thing---talk to ya soon! Hang in there, hopefully some new music is on it’s way to us poor starved people soon. I mean, damn, how long can they possibly put it off? Taylor’s gonna explode if he doesn’t get to do some shows soon……………then again, a good night’s sleep may be what he is needing. And some cheesecake. With chocolate and caramel and stuff. Yum.
Update November 11th, 2002
Yay! I finished chapter 43—so, if you were a patient person and wanted to wait ‘til it was finished, then read on!!! For those of you who went ahead and read, there’s a couple more pages to read. Not that any Hanson fan would EVER be impatient! * ahem…* Hmm…I guess that’s all I need to say. Oh yeah, now don’t overwhelm me with so much danged feedback this time!!! I had to write two notes back to people!! It’s too much! I can’t take it! So, thanks you two wonderful people who found the time to let me know your thoughts! Talk to you all soon---and if you haven’t gone and checked out that gorgeous, intelligent (usually) Taylor person over at the Bubblegum Babylon page, run as fast as you can---it’s new! Wooo-Hoooo!! New Hanson anything is welcome (and I do mean anything!)
Update November 5th, 2002
Hello! See? I’m still here. But, here’s the thing…I’m not done with Chapter 43. Don’t stop reading yet! And I did say “Chapter 43”—it ended up not being the Epilogue. It’s like, the thing that wouldn’t die!!! But, I know you’re all wanting to see what happens, so I’m just gonna bite the bullet and post up what I have—it’s about 14 pages or so, so it’s not like it’s not lots of information. But, it is definitely unfinished. So, if you want to wait, that’s cool—I am still writing right now as we speak. It might be finished tomorrow or if inspiration ducks out on me, it might take years!!! But, I don’t think so. I’m getting there, just hang on a little longer! And call the Hanson hotline---Ike says the album is finished, but you know, I hate to say it, but I see that a little like the Boy Who Cried Wolf……I’m a little afraid to get my hopes up, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and a smile on my face tonight anyway. Let me know what you think of the new chapter—you never know, you might influence the outcome of the story!!! byebye from krystal
Update October 28th
Good
grief, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?! I haven’t passed away or become a
Justin Timberlake fan and deserted the site or anything. I have just had
a bear of a time getting out this last chapter. But, I do have about ten
or so pages done of it, so it won’t be too long (sounds familiar doesn’t
it?). I did actually finish the Halloween story from last year, The Moonlit Night. I know a few of you had
asked about it, so now, it’s actually finished! It’s not chapters, just
scroll down to where I left off before (or better yet, just re-read the
beginning, it’s been a dang year after all!) Let me know what you think
of it and have a Happy Halloween!!!
Update October 8, 2002
Hey guys…ok, you know how sometimes, you have something all planned out in your head, but then, when you start to do it, it sort of turns out differently than you thought it would? Well, welcome to Chapter Forty-two of Just Another Victim---it’s not the last chapter, nor is it the Epilogue. I don’t know what happened! But, anyway, here it is—let me know what you think. Uh-huh, that’s what I said. And Guestbook Mystery Girl, give me your email address! I don’t bite! Oh, and that is Taylor on the picture there…spooky, huh? I’m skipping Zac’s birthday this year, though I know it will break his heart………………so, here’s looking forward to a Happy Halloween! byebye from krystal
Update Oct. 3, 2001
Chapter 41 is up. Probably the next chapter will be the epilogue. Enjoy…
September 16th, 2002
Do you remember how awful we thought the last drought was? Yawn, that was kid stuff. This one is killing me. I’m a Hanson junkie and this whole cold turkey thing sucks! I mean, damn, tell us a joke, guys! Give us one of Zac’s totally testosterone ridden movie reviews! Throw us a bone here! You’re gonna need us in the future when you want someone to call TRL and stuff!!! *Cough * I’m better now. Just had to get that out of my system. Now then, on to me. I finished chapter forty—beware: It’s a Long One!!! I actually sent it to a few folks who’s opinions I value and out of the replies I got, no one thought it sucked. So, here it is. Hope you like it. If you don’t…tell me why! I suppose I’ll assume no feedback meant it was alright…sheesh, Hanson’s all silent, the readers are all silent, everybody’s silent right now…………it’s beginning to get to me.
Update September 7th, 2002
Hey! I just had my one-year anniversary of this site on Sept. 4th and I didn’t even realize it ‘til just now. Ah well, lots of weird anniversaries this week, huh? Oh, and by the way, John Mayer was amazing! That song, “Your Body is a Wonderland”—I bet it’s gonna be an even bigger hit than “No Such Thing”. It’s good to know radio is finally playing some real music these days. Every time I hear that Nora Jones song, it just amazes me—I’m like, what the hell is this?! Why are they playing real music?! Where’s the boobs!? I wonder if we all started requesting “This Time Around” (the song) if it would be a hit this time? Is radio over their Hanson-Hatred? Hmmm…somehow I doubt it, but my experience these days really is more that people don’t even know who Hanson is anymore. Maybe they are sort of starting out with a clean slate! Hey, I can dream, can’t I? Email me. Sign the book. Whatever. And I know there have been some Hanson.netters here…they’ve hit the Quiet One quite a bit—let me know you’re there guys! Like it? Love it? Hate it? Let me know something! I don’t bite, really! And for all you Just Another Victims-- Chapter 39 is up. Let me know what you think!
Update August 31, 2002
Well, I’m off to Nashville to see John Mayer tonight. I know all of you either love him or hate him…well, in lieu of ANYTHING from Hanson, I’m gonna love him for awhile. At least until…. oh, say…. early 2003. Grumble, grumble……Alright, now let me re-iterate this: “Just Another Victim” is not finished. This is NOT the last chapter. There are more things to come. And for those of you who’ve been chomping at the bit….Chapter 38 is done (a bit short), but done! Enjoy! And check back for more!!! byebye from krystal
Update August 22, 2002
Hey everybody—first of all, Stephanie has updated her gorgeous (and funny here lately) story, Happily Ever After. She’s a great writer and a great friend. So, check out the story! http://hansonfiction.com/bitter/bitter.html Also, Barbara’s stories are fantastic as well and she’s a peach too! Check her’s out here http://turn-the-page.org/. And give them some feedback if you read them—you’ll like them so much, you’ll want to! Now then, chapter 37 of Just Another Victim is up—it is NOT the last chapter of the story. So, don’t stop checking here for updates, alright? You know, the story could go in any number of ways right now—feedback would be greatly appreciated! Let me know what you think! Got questions? I LIVE for ‘em! Did you see the new clips over at Hanson Hotel? Sweeeeet! It’s so good to see something new from Hanson (even if it’s old!!) Alright, I’m leaving now—enjoy the new chapter! And thanks for all you guestbook signers and thanks Stephanie for the pic in the chapter! byebye from krystal
Update August 12, 2002
Hello, hello! I’m back from a week in Florida! And I still don’t have a tan…ah well. Once a ghost, always a ghost. The real live Taylor posted over at Hanson.net–-it’s good to know he’s still out there being his silly self, getting his posts deleted for using illegal screen names and such…he’s priceless…. Alright, I’ve finished chapter 36. Thanks to Kat for some great feedback on it beforehand! Let me know what you think of the chapter! Talk to ya soon! byebye from krystal
Update July 24, 2002
Whoa. Another update in less than a week–-that’s gotta be some kinda record. BUT–let me warn you, it’s sort of a short one. But, I said all I had to say in it. Check it out, tell me if it works. See ya! byebye from krystal
Update July 18,
2002
Well, I guess
we at least know the guys aren't deceased. Well, at least Taylor, his
lovely wife, and Isaac aren't. Zac.....well, who knows? I suppose
in his case, no news is good news. And he can cook!
Sorta... Well,
anyway---here is chapter 34. It's a doozy. But, it's actually sort
of short. At least, short in krystal terms. It's about eleven pages
I think. Please let me know what you think. It has a sort of
important twist in it. Tell me if you hate it. Tell me if you love
it. Ok? ok.
byebye!
Update July
3rd, 2002
Hey guys! Here is the finished version of chapter 33. It has
a bit of action Enjoy! And I am working on chapter 34 now---wish me
luck and send me
feedback!
byebye from krystal
Update June 30,
2002
The album is
done! Hahahaha! Isaac is such a kidder! Ahem–enough about that. Sore subject
right now. Well, kids, what a couple weeks it’s been, eh? Can Taylor Hanson
just rock our world or what? Hmmm….we’ve heard it all, so I won’t go into any
rumours or anything. That's all they are after all, remember that. All I know
is, if he is happy, then I am happy–-I feel like he and his brothers have been
there for us in the past, and we need to be there for them now. No matter what.
Nuff said. Now then, on to fiction (reality is a little too crazy for me right
now!)––I am posting up chapter 33, not knowing if that is all of it or not. It
may be a two-parter, or I may just decide to leave it where it is and make you
wait for 34. I’m still thinking………..oh, and a great big thanks to those of you
who sent me feedback and such here lately! You make it worthwhile.....bye
guys!
ps--go
out and buy the Indigo Girls' new album! It's not like you need to save
your money for the new Hanson one for awhile anyway! And it rocks!
I just saw them at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis last night. Most fun
I've had since the last time I saw some band there a couple years
ago...........................bye again from krystal
Update June 13, 2002
Hi guys! Finally, here is chapter 32--it was not an easy one to get out for some reason, so you better ENJOY it! And as always, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Have you called the Hanson Hotline lately? Hmmm??? Well, if you haven't, you should. For one thing, it just proves what a goofenheimer Isaac is--and for another....he says the album is DONE. It just has to be mixed and then they will be doing promo stuff. You know what that means, kiddies?! Hanson, live, somewhere! Pictures, and television and all that jazz! Woo-Hoo!!!!! I knew they could do it!
June 8, 2002
Hey, hey, hey! Thanks so much to everyone who voted at the Dust Bunny Awards! "Just Another Victim" came away with two awards! Yaaaay! So sorry for no updates lately---it's been one of those chapters that does not want to see the light of day. But, it's coming along--it's up to six pages and I'm working on it right now as we speak. My old friend Crystal (who almost NEVER updates) wrote a short story and I told her I'd put up a link to it right here. Go read it and then bug her telling her she needs to write a sequel to it! Hehe, I always tell her that about her short stories and I think it drives her crazy. That's what I'm here for. Check back soon for that update--if it takes much longer, I'm just gonna post what I have and let the tail go with the hide! Talk to ya soon! byebye from krystal (hey, i feel a little like Hanson---sorry for the delay, we want it to be the best we can make it...blah blah blah)
Update May 18th, 2002
Well, I hope you guys like chapter 31 better than you did 30---no feedback usually means it sucked. I'll try to do better. Are you reading the most excellent sequel to Stephanie's "So There Was This Boy..."? It's called "Happily Ever After" and it is another bit of gorgeous writing from her. Check it out and let her know what you think of it! TTFN
Update May 4th, 2002
Happy Derby Day! And Happy Hanson Day on Monday! Guess you have to be pretty old school to remember there even is such a thing! Well, I'm posting up Chapter 30--I hope you like it. It was not an easy one to write for some reason. It's not like anything big happens or....I don't know. Let me know what you think. I put up a new pic on the front page--is it gorgeous or what?! It looks like a painting to me. I love the colours. Hey, if you haven't visited Barbara's page lately you should check it out. She finished "Lunatic Fringe" and has a sequel going on as well as another excellent story, "Minutes to Memories". Check 'em out and let her know you were there! Well, that's it. Have a great one, hope your horse comes in 1st! I know mine won't. byebye from krystal
April 20, 2002
Hey everybody, what's up? I'm pretty bummed because one of my all-time favorite writers of Hanfic and webmistress of one of the coolest sites out there is calling it quits. J.Robinson and Carnival Hanson are only going to be around as archives now. I know it's crazy, but it really upset me. I know I'm gonna miss her and her commentary--so, if you liked her stuff and you're gonna miss her too, go over there and tell her so. I'm sure she will appreciate it. Well, Chapter 29 is up--I started out with it being sort of light and funny, but, you know me--it didn't last long. Dang--I tried too, I really did. Please, be kind and send me some feedback. I'm feeling blue about the state of Hanson fiction, even though things are looking up as far as the album goes. Thank heavens for that! Take it easy, see ya soon--I've already started 30, so hopefully, it won't take the usual couple of weeks to finish. Maybe. byebye from krystal
Update 4-7-02
Hello! It's been a fun week what with all the new songs floating around and such! Did you like any of them? "Hey" seriously kicks. I LOVE that song! When it was on Sabrina, I really really really liked it. It was fun, it was catchy. Now, I know better. That song is killer! I can't wait for that damned album!!! Now that that's out of my system...thanks to you folks who've emailed me or signed the guest book---and No, "Just Another Victim" is not over after chapter 28--I just have to re-do the title page so more chapters will fit in. It's an artsy-fartsy thing. Speaking of chapter 28...here it is! And send me feedback dammit! Oooh, I'm all cursive today...........talk to ya later! Oh wait, I'm not gone yet--have you entered the contest over at the Sweet Shoppe? I did! Oh yeah, and JAV got nominated for some Dust Bunny Awards! How cool is that?! Thanks somebody! Alright, I'm really leaving now! byebye!
Update 3-18-02
Congratulate me, I got a little bit of feedback from you guys--at least now I know you're not all dead out there. Now then, Chapter 26 has been posted--don't forget kiddies, some of this stuff is not for the faint of heart--read the disclaimer if you are at all unsure whether or not you should be reading this sort of thing! Have fun! Oh! What did you think of "Beautiful Eyes"? Was that not just a big ol' gooey piece of Ike-ness??!!
Talk to ya soon! byebye from krystal
Update March 10, 2002
Chapter 25 has been posted. Feedback please! byebye from krystal
Update Feb. 25, 2002
Good Heavens! My site went down before I got to tell you guys it was gonna happen! I thought I had ‘til Feb. 28th–well, as my Grandma always said, “That’s what you get for thinking.” Anyway–so sorry for the disappearing act. I suppose the only ones of you left are the die-hards. Well, welcome back! Chapter 24 of “Just Another Victim” is up. Let me know what you think! And, let me know if there are things that are not working. I think we’ve got everything back in order, but, as a wise man once said, “You Never Know”. Change your bookmarks. My new email address is dkmoore@insightbb.com for all you who’ve been around for a long time. And, for those of you who only know me through this site, it is krystqo@insightbb.com . Also, thanks to the lovely Billabong for that gorgeous birthday graphic on the front! Talk to ya soon! byebye from krystal
Update Feb. 11, 2002
Hey guys–it’s come to my attention
that some of these god-awful long chapters of “Just Another Victim” are too big
for some computers to handle at one sitting.
Don’t ask me anything technical about that, I have no idea if it has to
do with how much memory your PC has or…I don’t know. But, I’m gonna repost chapters 21 and 22 as
two-parters, so if you couldn’t read the last parts of either of those, please
try again. As far as I know, 23 was
alright. If you had trouble with that
one, let me know and I’ll split it up as well.
I think the more of the story there is, there are more characters and
such and so the chapters just got longer…sorry about that. Also, sorry I didn’t get chapter 24 up–I was
surprised with a trip to Indianapolis and a concert…A Tribute to Bill Monroe,
for my birthday. Woooo-Hoooo!!! A fantastic show for a bluegrass fan like
myself. I know, you’re probably all
shaking your heads, but that is some kick-ass music. It just is.
So, that is the story, morning glories!
24 is in the works…that’s all I have to say about that. Ta-ta for now! Wish me a happy damn birthday! byebye from krystal
Update February 5, 2002
Hello all! I got a wonderful guest book entry and when I clicked to check out her site, I discovered a new story. Barbara has written a story called “Lunatic Fringe”–very interesting and maybe best of all…FINISHED! Forty-eight chapters plus epilogue! Check it out, I think you’ll like it, I did. Read the disclaimer, it has a little bit of the wild thing in it. She’s considering a sequel and I’m sure getting some readers and some feedback would push her in that direction. As for me, I am 9 pages into chapter 24 of “Just Another Victim”. Those of you who would like to read that part, email me and I would send it to you if you’d like. I know some of us are suffering from withdrawal after that whole nightly-update-fiction-a-thon-thingy! If you want to wait, that’s cool, hopefully it’ll be done by this weekend–no promises though! Well, I guess that’s all my news–talk to ya soon, byebye from krystal
Update January 28, 2002
Finally, I finished chapter 23–It’s a little crazy. But, I think I like it. It had a few twists and turns just pop in there. We’ll have to see what happens now. Did you hear the studio version of “Strong Enough to Break”? It seems everyone either hates it or loves it. Hmmm, I don’t know if I can judge the song, the album, or heaven forbid, the future of Hanson as we know it from 30 scratchy seconds of one song. Hanson fans can be so nutty some times. Thank you Beatriz for the remarkable guest book entry. See there? The queen of feedback gets to be the queen of vampires! It pays to write authors and tell them you love them. Well, on that note–go read!!! byebye from krystal
Update January 20, 2002
Well,
I survived the Pulp Fiction-a-Thon. In
fact, congratulate me as I was one of only eight who finished successfully!!! Shew! It was fun, but I’m glad it’s over. For those of you who weren’t following that
nightly update thingy, Chapter 22 is now posted in its entirety. And for those of you who were–there is a tiny
little paragraph added there at the end written after the January 15th
deadline. Thanks to those sweet folks
who signed the guest book lately, it made my day! I’m working on Chapter 23, wish me luck–I had
to take a bit of a break to sort of figure out where the story was going. Well, I have no news–the drought continues
after that tantalizing little snip of “Hey”.
I guess we’ll all make it though, we always do. byebye from krystal
January 14,
2002
Hey, Just
Another Victim got 2 nominations!
Hmmmm, they
ALMOST gave us some Hanson on Sabrina tonight! Isaac did a fine job with
his little part. He must be the best actor of the
three.................scary, isn't it? I guess I should be grateful,
though, so.....Thanks WB!!!! You gave starving Hanson fans a crust of
bread! "Hey" sounds like a great song--I want the new CD.....
Guess the rewind button on my VCR will be getting a
workout. Speaking of workouts, the nightly updates for
the Pulp Fiction-a-Thon end on the 15th. *Shew*, I think I'm gonna make
it! I only used one freebie so far, so congratulate me on that.
Chapter 22 is coming to a close, for those of you not reading the story in
those little pieces, it should be up in it's entirety soon. So, look for
that. I guess that's the only update I have for you guys, so, talk to ya
soon!
byebye from krystal
Update--December
29, 2001
Well, for those of you not keeping up with the nightly updates, chapter 21 is
now posted in it's entirety. You can get to it in the usual way via the
"Read to Me" page. I suppose there are more than two people
reading it, though I'm not really sure. Only a few more days of 2001---let's
hope 2002 is not quite as.......exciting. If I don't talk to you before
then, have a safe and happy New Year! byebye from krystal
December 25th,
2001 Merry
Christmas
December 20, 2001
Hey guys! What are you thinking of the little chunks of story you are getting every night? Very interesting. If I got feedback telling me you preferred reading the story that way, I might be persuaded to do it like that all the time. But, I probably don’t have to worry about that happening! You guys are getting predictable! Well, on that note….what did you think of the new song? Is it not gorgeous?! I hope I can wait ‘til summer……………….*sigh* If I don’t talk to you before Christmas, Have lovely holiday and keep yourselves safe. Talk to ya soon, byebye from krystal
Update 12-15-01
Alright, here’s the deal—the rules of the Pulp
Fiction-a-Thon are that I have to write at least 300 words a night of the story
of my choice until January 15th. Since I
have a one-track mind and could not possibly write two stories at once, (that’s
why those unfinished stories remain unfinished for the moment) I decided to use
the chance to get a lot done on my current storyline. Anyway, I will be posting up chunks of the
new chapters for “Just Another Victim”.
To get to those nightly writings of it, just click on the button found
on the story page, then click on that day’s date. Those of you who prefer to wait ‘til the
chapter is posted in its entirety, it will appear on the “Just Another Victim”
page just like always. Now then, are you
all having a wonderful holiday season? I
hope you are, and I hope you enjoy all the writing you’re gonna get to peruse
over the next month. Lots of good
writers are involved and I for one am going to have a hard time fitting it all
in! Well, talk to ya later! byebye from krystal
Update Dec. 11, 2001
The new
guestbook is here! The new guestbook is
here! I’m somebody! Ok, ok.
I’m sure that just went right over the heads of all you younger readers out
there, so if it did, you need to go rent “The Jerk”—it’s a funny movie with
Steve Martin in it. Anyway…the lovely
and kind Jennifer informed me the guest book wasn’t working and…now it is. So, in case you were wanting to sign it…you
know, maybe you were wanting to see a picture of the real live Kirk that the
character is based on, or to tell me you recognized the woman in the picture on
chapter 20—well, now you can!!! No new
chapter at this moment, but I did take the plunge and joined the always wonderful
Llama and Laura’s “fiction-a-thon”. It
is a set of rules whereas the writers involved write and update a story EVERY
NIGHT. Egads, I can’t believe I’m even
going to attempt it, but, I am, so stay tuned for details on that. Any of you writers out there, check it out by
clicking on the banner below! See ya
soon! byebye from
krystal
Update Dec. 2nd,
2001
Hello, and welcome to December! I don’t know about you, but I’m swamped
already with holiday stuff. Bah,
humbug! Well, at least we can listen to
“Snowed In” now without people thinking we are nuts. Still, it never stopped me back in the
summer…anyway, chapter 20 of “Just Another Victim” is done. It is extremely long. It should probably have been two chapters…I
don’t know. And by the way, you might
want to read the disclaimer again, just to refresh your memory. This chapter is a little…graphic. But not too—I’m not that interesting of a
person to be too graphic.
Enjoy! byebye from krystal
Update Nov. 22, 2001
Hello
everybody, hope you had or are having a wonderful Thanksgiving! I have good news and bad news. Just when I had decided to stop nagging you
about feedback and such, the internet ate my guestbook! So, you know, if you wanted to, you could go
and sign it again, or for the first time.
Maybe I need to put one of those cool questiony/survey things there. Hmmm.
Now then, on to the good news—Chapter 19 is up on “Just Another
Victim”. Enjoy!
Update 11-17-01
Hey! If it's your birthday, please stand up!!! Happy 21st Birthday
Isaac, and to mark the occasion--while you go out and tie one on all legal and
stuff, we'll stay home and read chapter 18 of "Just Another
Victim"--have fun!! byebye from krystal
Update 11-04-01
Hello! You got lucky, everybody around here went
camping this weekend and I managed to churn out two—count ‘em—TWO new chapters
of “Just Another Victim”. And, they are
very exciting, if I do say so myself. Of
course, I’ll never find out what you guys think, ‘cause you never write me to
tell me. But, that’s ok, I know you’re
busy…………………..did that have that motherly guilt trip thing going on there? GOOD! byebye from krystal
Ps—do NOT forget to go check out Stephanie’s gorgeous story, “So,
There Was This Boy…” if you haven’t
already. And if you have and you liked
it, it was just updated with two new
chapters!
Update 10-31-01
Has everyone
had a glorious Halloween? In celebration
of the season (and a special request!) here is a short story (unfinished
unfortunately). It’s titled, “The Moonlit Night”. Expect the ending fairly quickly—feedback
sometimes speeds up the process…….I’m writing chapter 16 of “Just Another
Victim” as we speak. Wish me luck! Talk to ya soon! byebye from krystal
Update 10-23-01
Hmmm, how
did you all celebrate Zac’s birthday yesterday?
I was in a van with seven people in it, starting at age 19 months, making an eleven hour drive back from
Florida. Well, at least I got a little
writing done. Chapter 15 of “Just
Another Victim” is up. Go and read it
and send me some feedback. And Happy 16th
Birthday Zac! Hope you’re not reading
this, but if you are—be careful out there!
It’s a crazy world!
Byebye from krystal
Update 10-12-01
In honor of
the one year anniversary of a Hanson Junkie’s ultimate high, I posted a sort of
review of my experiences leading up to and including the night of October the
12th. Just click on
“Enlighten Me” on the main page, and Voila!
You’re in there! Hmm, chapter
15 of “Just Another Victim” is…..coming along.
I’ve sort of hit a brick wall there—you know how it is. But, keep checking back and it will be up
before you know it! Maybe feedback would
fan the creative fire…. krystal
Update 10-5-01
Hello,
hello! Thanks to the two fantabulous
people who signed the guestbook, Jennifer and Icstarrs (very cool page,
interesting stories!) you make it all worthwhile! Chapter 14 of “Just Another Victim” is
up. Let me know what you
think…….yep. I suppose if I did
something just awful to someone in the story, I’d get letters….hmmmmm. Now there’s a thought…….Have fun! I’m working on a little review, well
actually, nothing I write is little, I tend to ramble. Sorry, I’m working on a review of the concert
I attended last October 12th.
Ah, memories—I was actually in the front row, so that was an experience
a Hanson junkie like myself will never forget.
So, stay tuned for that, if you are interested. Well, enough blabbing—go read!
krystal
Update 09-28-01
Hello again. Chapter 12 of
“Just Another Victim” is up. Now,
don’t anybody send me any feedback or anything.
You know how much I hate that. I
may even be persuaded to put up chapter 13 which is finished and is a little
bit…sexy or something, I don’t know.
You’ll just have to read it.
----krystal
PS the lovely
Stephanie went ahead and published Chapter 13, so I can’t threaten all you
non-feedbackers with that. Hmmm, I’ll
have to think of something else…
Update 09-18-01
Hey guy's, chapter 11 is up on "Just
Another Victim". Be sure to let me know what you think of it. Also, the
totally silly Just Baked Section has it's first story. And last but not least,
"Death and the RockStar" is now re-formatted, so it is actually
readable now. YAAY!!!
--krystal
Update 09-17-01
Well, what a
week it's been. I won't go into my thoughts and feelings on everything here.
This is an escape for all of us, so, I will let you know that "The Quiet
One" is up in it's entirety now, with pictures on each chapter-that was a
bigger chore than I thought it would be! Expect a new chapter to "Just
Another Victim" hopefully tomorrow. I did manage to write up the rant I
promised about the victimization
of Taylor. Sounds serious doesn't it? Sounds like a national issue that Dan
Rather will report on at 6:00. Or at least would have a week or so ago. Well,
on that note-not much of an update, but come back soon and there should be a
new chapter up. And keep doing the things you've always done, if you don't then
they have won already. And we can't have that…….. krystal
Update Sept. 9, 2001
Hello all! Wow,
lots of folks have come to the site since my friend Stephanie sent out her
message to all the fans of the excellent story she writes. It's called "So There Was This Boy…", and though I am
probably preaching to the converted here, if you haven't read that story, go as
fast as you can and indulge yourself in one of the best hanfics out there.
It was recently
brought to my attention on a message board (the always entertaining Bright and Beautiful bunch) that all the
stories up for Best Taylor Story in the Hanfic 2001 Awards are
"depressing". The writer asked how come we all write Taylor's
character as a victim? Well, I'm giving that some thought and perhaps, it will
be the subject of my next rant, editorial, musing, whatever you call that. And
until then, I'm trying to think of a very happy-go-lucky Taylor/Hanson story. I
feel like Pooh, think, think, think.
Thanks for
visiting, drop me a line-perhaps you have some opinions as to why we (the
writers of hanfic) tend to victimize Taylor so much-signed, yours truly, the
author of "Just Another Victim"(makes that accusation a little hard
to deny, doesn't it?)
-krystal
Sept. 3rd, 2001
Hey
Everybody!
Welcome to
"Enlighten Me". After being hosted by the beautiful and talented
Tania over at www.mooshkabug.com for close to two years,
I finally took the leap and with a lot of help from David and Stephanie, we put
together a website that I think I can be proud of. My ungodly long first story,
"The Quiet One" will be housed here in a remodeled form-no content
change, just a few fixes and new layout. And, I am very excited to have you
here, hopefully to read the new story I am working on, "Just Another
Victim". Once in a while, I may have a rant or two to share with you and
will probably be adding a few other things in time. Please write to me about
anything on your mind, hatemail included. I realize that there are those folks
who feel these stories are a bit controversial, well that's alright-we can't
please all of the people all of the time (and frankly, I don't want to). I'd
like to hear from you as well. On that note, I'll leave you alone now so you
can check out the site. Wish me luck and I hope you like it---Let me
know!
byebye from
krystal
PS -- "The Quiet
One" Has been nominated for two awards. Please Vote for it if you think it
is deserving.
Voting Starts September
5, 2001
Best Writer Overall
Best Villain