J.Byers

The second instalment of Requiescat In Pace is up, and can be found in my portfolio.

Thank you to everyone who reviewed the first part of my short screenplay 'Requiescat In Pace'. Your comments and insights are greatly appreciated, and the next instalment will be up sometime tomorrow.

Each day, when I go to work and see my babies, I am reminded that there is magic in everything.

6 December 1930 was a day of joy, while 6 December 2013 was one of sorrow. R.I.P to my beautiful, devoted grandmother, Margaret Smith. Now with God.

So good to be writing again!

I've been away again, it's a mixture of full-time study, sickness, lethargy and other troubles that I won't go into. I'm trying to write to escape, but sometimes even the pen brings no relief.

nreve: Do you know an old fellow (about 60) by the name of Joe Byers? I belive Joe lives in N. Carolina or Tennessee--in that area, anyhow. He is retired from working for Bendix, Corp He used to work fow Bendix and was on Field Service at Bad Aibling Station, West Germany. That's where I last knew him. He is a really super guitar player and knows a lot of old Country-Western songs. I play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Joe was a great musician to play instruments with. I sure do miss him and am very interested in contacting him. His wife's name is Mary and his son's (who is a guitar player too). name is Greg (Byers). Our music came together in Germany. I am a former employee of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Co. I am now retired, but am still working and, living in West Germany. NREVE(a FanStory member)

June 4, 2013 at 9:37PM

I've been away for a while, mostly because I've had nothing to write, and have either had no energy, or been too busy with my studies to review. I'll try and get back on the ball, and start reviewing and posting again.

Just moved back to the city! :D But, no power until Monday :( Reviews and writing will stop until I have power back at my house. Hope you all have a very merry christmas and a happy new year. ~ J.

Been having hideous computer problems, and have not been able to get to FanStory for ages. On the iPad now, so will be able to start reviewing again soon.

Grammies: I work from my I-Pad and app called a-Writer that does word count and it is easy to use, just copy and past to FanStory. I like it very much. I hope this works for you.

August 22, 2012 at 12:40AM

J.Byers: Thanks for the suggestion Grammies. I have got the a-writer app, and am loving it. Hats off to you!

August 28, 2012 at 5:29AM

All better now :)

DIS-illusioned: Yes, thank you. :)

July 22, 2012 at 10:48PM

Grammies: That just goes to show you simple things can cure all, even simple ......things

July 23, 2012 at 11:12AM

Congratulation to humpwhistle on our win in the Cacophony Poem Contest. Hope to meet you again.

DIS-illusioned: Huh, I know you really don't mean that--shoulda won it all yourself. LOL No, but really, congrats to you both--worthy entries! :)

July 7, 2012 at 11:17AM

J.Byers: I absolutely DO mean it! humpwhistle wrote a fantastic poem, and I feel honored to share the prize with him.

July 7, 2012 at 10:28PM

Earned my first review star and had a poem recognized :) My day has just got brighter.

Class is ending :( It's been wonderful to work with all of my fellow classmates, and I hope to come across you within FanStory again soon.

Had an awesome first class this morning!

Signed up for my very first class :)

Lady & Louis: Have fun! What one are you doing?

May 27, 2012 at 10:48PM

Anisa-: Hah! I had a feeling ... Lol! I`m in the same one :) Can`t wait.

May 27, 2012 at 10:55PM

J.Byers: Lady & Louis, I am doing the Scriptwriting class. So excited!

May 28, 2012 at 6:52AM

shelley kaye: alvin teaches that one, right? he's a GREAT teacher! :-)

May 28, 2012 at 10:41AM

Lady & Louis: Cool! :)

May 28, 2012 at 6:30PM

Posted a nove otto about the first and last time Merlin saw Vivienne/The Lady of the Lake.

Posted a free verse poem called 'Chaplain', all feedback appreciated.

Just posted my first nove otto style poem, titled 'I'd Forget All To Kiss Her Hand'. As this is my first time trying a style, all feedback is much appreciated.

Posted an essay about Australia's foreign aid policy, all feedback appreciated.

Sorry for my long absence, I thought that I would be able to catch up on reading while I was sick, but I couldn't stay in front of the computer for long enough. I'm back now, though.

At home with gastro :( Perhaps today is a good day to catch up on some reading.

I have fallen in love with a figment of my imagination. If you want to read the poem I wrote about her, it is called 'In my dreams I dream of a woman.'

Posted a short story based on a section of 'The Iliad', would appreciate all feedback.

Just put up another ANZAC themed war poem. Feedback would be appreciated.

Posted a new poem is free verse, straight from my soul to the page. No rhyme or reason, just my very jumbled thoughts.

Have just posted 'The Graveyard', which is a poem I wrote in a cemetery last year.

Book IV of 'My Myrrine' has been posted. All feedback is appreciated, and I apologize for the delay.

Book III of 'My Myrrine' has been posted. Book IV will be posted later today.

Just published my first pantoum, feedback would be much appreciated!

My story 'My Myrrine' has been very well recieved. Thanks to all who have read and reviewed so far, next chapter coming soon.

Posted my first war poem today.

Wow! My poem just got 13 reviews! I cannot believe it! Thank you to everyone for your comments on my work, they were much appreciated.

Just put up a new poem about the mythological figure Clytemnestra. Please check it out, I value and respond to all feedback.

Things have been quiet down my end lately, issues with my health, but I'm back now, and ready to go!

A big thank-you to everyone who has left me wonderful, constructive feedback on my work, it is much appreciated and all comments are taken on board.

I haven't been writing or reading for a while, I'm sorry. I have been having a stressful time lately :( Hopefully I will get back into the swing of things soon.

Things are about to slow down for me for a while, as I have just got a new computer, but stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

I just love FanStory!

Thank you for all your kind, constructive feedback everyone, you are all amazing.

Thank you to everyone who has read/reviewed my poem "Most Beautiful Lady" you are all wonderful and kind.

Horray! Premier membership, here comes a story!

purrfect tale: Ooooh! The inner turmoil of that first official post.

November 21, 2011 at 10:24PM

Can't post writing yet, saving up to get premier membership.

OK, taking a deep breath and getting started, I am always so shy doing anything, even online!