tinams: Many thanks to those that reviewed and voted for my entry to the Romance writing prompt - Secret Love. I won woohoo. Your support is much appreciated. Condolences to the other worthy entrants :)
    rosehill (Wendy): Wow Tina, you managed to garner my vote without rhyming! How fun to find out it was you. Great job. -
    tinams: Thank you so much for your congratulations and vote :) -


tinams: Many thanks to those who took part in the Creative Minimalist Contest and congratulations to Val Crisson for her excellent winning entry Deafening Silence


tinams: Many thanks to everyone who voted for my entry Smile in the Short Poem Competition, making me joint winner. Not bad considering one reviewer kindly wrote 'I feel the message is trite, and the the only thing creative about it is the picture' - not very constructive. Anyway I am thrilled and would like to say well done to my joint winner kiwigirl2821 with Don't Blink, very well de
served deborah x


tinams: Many thanks to those that voted for my poem Love's Legacy in the Love Bites contest, enabling me to become joint winner and congrats to Tonulak also.
    HuntersMoon: Congratulations, Tina :D You did a wonderful write! Ken -
    kiwigirl2821: congrats on the win. This is a beautifully inspiring piece of writing. xoxo deborah -
    squid152: I have posted what we have so far of The World in my port. Please visit. -


tinams: Hi All. I am Tina 51, and have recently taken a creative writing course to help rekindle my interest in writing(not really attempted since school). I was struck down with epilepsy 6 years ago and have not been able to work since, but recently changed my thought process and decided that instead of focusing on what I can no longer do, to find things I can. so here goes. Would appreciate lots of constructive critisism please.
    Bellydanser: Kudos for the shift in your thought and goals. Welcome. It's good to know that you want honest feedback as some do not. It will help reviewers know how to respond to your posts. Good luck. There's lots to be learned here. :) -
    LAFraser: Hi tinams. Welcome to fanstory. Bravo! That's the attitude I had to adopt a couple of years ago. I was struck by a speeding vehicle in a parking lot, while I was walking into the store. At first, I played the pity party and then I decided that I can now actually do what I've always loved doing. It is good to have you here. :D
    ~Eilish -
    nancyjam: Welcome Tina. Enjoy your time here. -
    patsypats: Hey Tinams, welcome. I feel like I have a whole new family since I joined fanstory. I love em!!! Hey, and thanks for the nomination. you made my day:)) -
    tinams: Thank you all for your very kind welcome messages. The feedback I have received is very encouraging and makes me think I am in the right place. I hope to learn much from the kind people on this sight and also I hope to read some amazing work. :) -
    Frankeddy: Welcome aboard, enjoy the journey, there is some great talent from friendly souls here.
    Have fun. Frankeddy -
    ChowChow: Have to say WELCOME to yet another writer. I think its great. You will love "our world", you meet people of all kinds and sorts. We love em all. We're here to help one another at their beck-in-call. So again, I'll say "WELCOME!" Enjoy the ride. chowchow -
    jeaniebl: Nice to see you decide to ignite that gift of writing so long ago placed for you :) -
    mrsmajor: Welcome to our family, I hope you will enjoy your stay with us...and that it will be a long one...There are many here, that can be of help to you, you just have to ask and they will be there to do whatever they can, to help you enjoy this craft, that we all love..
    Enjoy yourself, and let us enjoy your writing.. -
    kiwigirl2821: I'll add my welcome too Tina. This site will change your life and way of thinking too...xoxo -
    rama devi: Hi Tina! Oh good, I'm glad I saw this note, as I just gave you a lot of constructive critique and was unsure if you wanted it or not. Glad to see you do. Warm welcome to FS. I think you'll find a creative writing family here. :-) -
    HuntersMoon: Hi Tina - Welcome. Reading your profile, I'm reminded of your fellow countryman who said "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." You keep your focus and we'll supply the cheering section (LOL). Ken -
    tinams: I wish to thank everyone for their welcome wishes and encouragement. I am finding the site invaluable and very friendly :) Tina -
    deb552: Glad that you've joined the site. I think you'll enjoy being a part of it. I've learned a lot and keep learning day be day, from the reviews I receive. Just remember not to take what is said about your work, to personally. Some people can be a bit judgemental at times. Me, I'm a 'push-over' LOL! deb -