Tetamarina66: Hi
Just to let you know that I am preparing to leave this site and close my account and subscription for I truly had lost interest in writing which the passion for it has left a long time ago way before I ever discovered this place. So in the coming days my account will be closed and Fanstory premium subscription will be closed .

All the stories and poems that were posted here on my account were old stories and poems I had written during the last several years or decades regarding the poetry except for the newest poem Broken.

Another thing I am not much of a reader either despite I did enjoy reading some of your stuff and a lot of you are very good writers too.

The only reason I signed up for this site here is to enter contests here but since I have lost the passion to write and also have writers block I thought whats the point of continuing to pay for something I most likely not use at all. Especially since I would like to use my money for other things to save up for such as a new bike or a digital piano.

I appreciate all the feedback all the 5 star ratings from those who took the time to read me. However, I do have my copies of all my stories and poems at xxx under the username of MalaMasa there its free to join and write there and I now have over 21 thousand total readers who had checked out my stuff. So if you want to keep in touch with me there you can. And yes they have contests there too but I think you have to pay to enter a contest there.

And if Booksie isn?t your thing you can keep in touch with me through instagram under Middleagedbaba

Anyhow just reassure you all that I am not leaving because of anyone here in particular or for some of the bad ratings I may have gotten though like I said I just don?t feel is useful for me to post for a site I am not going to use.l even if its a pretty good writing site.

Thats all for for now I just wanted to let my fans know what has happened to me.

Take care
And thanks for everything
Marina


Tetamarina66: Oh good I am starting to get something new to write about here on Fanstory l. I was thinking of writing a mixed non fiction book that contains mixed memories of the past along with a journal like entries of what has been in my mind lately.

I don?t seem to have issues writing non fiction stuff which I guess it?s because I am writing something that I know about but at the same time I don?t like writing about myself to much regarding writing non fiction is because I do not want to come across as a narcissist.
    jim vecchio: You definitely do not come across as a narcissist-just as a writer discovering herself and her abilities. Please do not let others discourage you ever from your talents. You have a worthwhile voice and you, ultimately, are the master of your works. -


Tetamarina66: hate having a mental block especially since I cannot seem to write anything new such as a story or a poem. I guess it?s called a writers block.

I had also run out of non fiction things to write about too which I guess it means my life is so boring.

My cat is looking at me as if he wants something from me. He is tapping his tail despite he is lying next to me on the bed.

I am scared to go back to Customized employment because I am scared I am going to screw up or have another meltdown l just don?t trust myself or the job counsellor there.

I am afraid of failure it?s a crippling fear that?s locked in within me that it?s preventing me from moving forward.
Maybe that is why I am having writers block too.
    jim vecchio: Everyone is afraid of failure. Don't let it get the best of you. When I sought a job to help individuals with developmental challenges, I asked God for help. He led me to the Agency where I worked for 26 years. When I got hired, my first job there was taking out a crew of adults with various challenges, load and unload heavy lawn equipment, drive them to far away sites and supervise their work within a strict time element. I never drove a truck before that, never did lawn work, and did not know the areas. I did not give up. The Lord got me through it and I was even voted employee of the month. Do not let fear control you. -


Tetamarina66: Folks as much as I hated to do this but I had to disable my whole book The Meeting for it was too overwhelming mentally for me to try to edit my chapters of the things that needed to be fixed.

I thank you for those who enjoyed reading the book so far and also thank those who har given it a generous ratings.

I tried to edit my chapters in the story but it overwhelms me and do not have the mental energy to fix what needed to be fixed.

And I appreciate it for those who given me points how to fix things and such but I really do not understand how to fix my writings. I need an actual professional editor to edit my stuff since using the app grammarly or Microsoft editor is not doing its job much.

I think I will just stick to writing non fiction or poetry since I think those are the genres I seem to do best in.
    T.A. Walk: Perhaps you could keep working on your novel offline until you are more comfortable sharing!! Don?t give it up :)

    Keep writing and keep trying!!

    I have felt this way before, and I understand the need to protect yourself, but also I do not want to see you give up!!

    Remember, our possibilities are infinite!! -
    jim vecchio: I am so sorry to hear this. I hope I wasn't a discouragement to you. I always have to edit my stuff and still can't get it right. You have a capable and worthwhile voice and I hate to see it stilled. Please keep in touch, even if there is nothing to report.
    -jim -


Tetamarina66: I am incredibly happy for those who are enjoying my fiction story The Meeting, it is the very first fiction story I had ever written back in 2019 so now since re-posting it onto this site I have been trying to edit all my chapters before permanently posting them here.

Stay tuned for further upcoming chapters of the above story. So far there are now three chapters, and more are coming their way every day. Stay tuned and happy reading.


Tetamarina66: I feel the need to explain something here. First, I am all for learning from my writing mistakes when drafting my stories on here, but just because my writings may contain errors and such it doesn't mean that it is well deserving of a low star ranking. To me, it is rude to deliberately give someone a bad star rating on a story especially if the author such as myself not only feels they had written a very good story, but the fact that many others feel and have noted that I am not only a very good writer but the fact that a lot of stories I had posted on here were very well deserving of a decent star ratings.

When I read a person's written piece here, I don't look for writing errors and I look for the content of the writing as well as the creativity behind it or how well it is written. That is how I rate other writers on here.

I don't expect everybody to like my stories, and everybody has a right to express an opinion whether it's good or bad, but I just wanted to explain things as to where I stand. So, when I see someone rudely give me a low star rating that is why I mute them because it is unfair for the person to do that. I may be wrong about all the above but at the same time, I want to be fair while I am trying and learning to receive constructive criticism from others.

I am trying to learn to correct my writing mistakes here but at the same time, I am also attempting to continue to be myself and use my original voice when drafting my stories which I will continue to do so.

However, that is all I had wanted to say, and I thank those who had continually supported my writings and who sincerely had thoroughly enjoyed them so far.

Whether or not one agrees with me that is fine I am not here to start a debate or drama. I like this place and the people I have met so far. I already have some favorite people on here whom I enjoy supporting their work just as they probably feel the same towards supporting my works too.

Happy writing to you all.
    lancellot: I want to thank you for writing this. It's helps everyone when writers tell reviewers what they want and don't want. I began reading one of your chapters, but thought I better check the profile first. I'm glad I did. I don't want to upset someone with an honest rating. I will skip from now on. Thank you. I wish more people were upfront and honest like you. Have a good time on FS. -
    T.A. Walk: I had a reviewer give me a low star rating and pick my work apart just before the story won first place.

    Obviously, it bothered me, but professionally it is what it is. Our work will never please everyone, and I do not think that it is intended to. I've critiqued your work, but I also try to add a human touch.

    It sucks when this happens, but just ignore it and move on. Your fans will outweigh these folks.

    Don't give up, dude!! -
    Carlos' girl: I don't think every low rating is rude and unmerited. Not everyone is going to give you five or six stars. -


Tetamarina66: Wow, I got another unfair review on one of my newest story posts and an unfair rating as poor. Ok granted my sentences may be long but that itself shouldn't be unfairly rated as a poor star rating. I am trying not to care so much but I had muted the reviewer who gave me a poor star rating. Not only that but he assumed my story was a journal which it isn't. I responded to the reviewer by stating the story wasn't meant to be a journal among other things. And that was it.
    Julie Helms: When you get a critique, you should jump at the chance to learn from it. So few critiques are ever actually given out. None of us improve as writers by getting pats on the back and five stars all the time. We improve when someone shows us a better way of doing it. If the star rating was unfair, don't worry, the top and the bottom one get removed. But you may have just muted the only person willing to help you improve your writing, instead of telling you everything is grand. -


Tetamarina66: Wow my ranking as a writer and author are doing pretty well even if I rank at number 7 and 8. I am quite surprised due to the errors I make on my writings. Anyhow a good start to my week
    T.A. Walk: AWESOME JOB!!

    Keep up the amazing work!! -
    jim vecchio: Don't let anyone ever tell you you're not talented! -


Tetamarina66: Happy New Year

Hey guess what? 4 of my writings had been added to the writing contest nomination list to be voted on Fanstory.com. Cool eh? Maybe I will win a cash prize. What a great start to 2024

I really like this place and am glad I joined it.

I also like the fact that everybody here treats others with respect and how there?s no bullying. I have met some nice people on here including one local fan and reader.

And finally thanks for those who enjoyed reading my stuff on here and for giving me 5 or 6 star ratings on here despite the writing errors I do make. I do use the editing features before posting such as grammarly or Microsoft editing but it doesn?t catch all my errors.

Even if I don?t win a contest on here it doesn?t matter as long as people can enjoy my stuff . And I try to support those who support or read you despite I am not much of a reader.

Happy new year to all may your writings make it big in 2024
    T.A. Walk: I feel the same about this site!! Happy new year to you as well!!

    We all make mistakes. That?s how we learn!!

    People don?t give stars here so much as you earn them. Thank yourself too, but you?re welcome!! -


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My Childhood, A Memoir was posted today. It is a Milestone Post. Post number 50!


Tetamarina66: Merry Christmas to all and the best in 2024. I am off to my mothers for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
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Marina and cat Wikki
    karenina: Be safe, have fun, return with joy! -


Tetamarina66: Merrry Christmas to everybody here and all the best in 2024z Thankssto all who left me feedback to my stories. And for all your support.


Tetamarina66: Thanks for those who promoted some of my stuff


Tetamarina66: Today is my 57th birthday
    jim vecchio: A very belated but very Happy Birthday wish! -


Tetamarina66: Hey all much appreciated of all your help and suggestions regarding my stuff on here and editing suggestions. Thanks for all the five star ratings despite I am not sure if I deserve it due to the some of my writing mistakes etc.However I am glad you enjoy some of my stuff