Michaelk

Congratulations! Fair won the contest "Horror Story Writing Contest"

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Mike.

September 5, 2016 at 12:37AM

Julia.: Congratulations!

September 5, 2016 at 9:16AM

write hand blue: Congratulations Mike...

September 6, 2016 at 5:54PM

Michaelk: Thank you all. I really appreciate it. :)

September 7, 2016 at 6:34AM

mfowler: A great effort. Congratulations.

September 16, 2016 at 8:07AM

Just wanted to share the fantastic news. I've been signed by a publisher for my first novel!

rama devi: Kudos and congrats!

August 24, 2016 at 5:09AM

michaelcahill: Perfect timing. I just received your book today. I can double my money on Ebay!!! That is the best damn news in the world. WOW!!! Congratulations. It pays to know me. LOL!!

August 24, 2016 at 5:18AM

Michaelk: Thanks Rama, and Mikey you're a card. :)

August 24, 2016 at 7:35AM

I am Cat: I was hoping this was your news! I'm so excited for you!!! Congratulations, Michael!

August 24, 2016 at 8:32AM

Michaelk: Thanks Cat! I'm excited too. Now for months of editing. :)

August 24, 2016 at 10:32PM

Linda Engel: YES! YES! YES! So happy and excited for you. Which one did they sign? I am so proud. You were the first one I read when I joined Fan Story. Now i can say , I know this guy.

August 24, 2016 at 11:17PM

Michaelk: Thanks, Linda. I'm super excited too! It's One on one that they signed. I'm still working on Secrets, which is the One on one sequel.

August 25, 2016 at 5:45AM

Linda Engel: One on One was totally AWESOME. If you haven't read this story , please do. (now you can buy the book). Takes place in a prison and has a great ending. Mike you're the best. Can't wait to see how you progress with Secrets. I'm ready for the rest of that story. Can we but One on One? I want my hubby to read it.

August 25, 2016 at 12:47PM

Michaelk: It's just been accepted. I still need to work with the publisher's editor. It should be out by sometime next year. When I know a release date, I'll pass that information along.

August 25, 2016 at 7:18PM

Dean Kuch: Way to go, Mike! I hope your book is a great success. Well deserved, buddy... ~Dean

August 26, 2016 at 4:54AM

Fragments of Fear is now available in paperback.
http://www.createspace.com/6478668

I am Cat: Awesome! Congratulations, Michael! Heading there now. ;)

August 12, 2016 at 3:44PM

michaelcahill: I'm the first on my block. YAY!!!

August 12, 2016 at 3:51PM

I am Cat: lol, I just bought it! WOOT! I'm so excited. ;)

August 12, 2016 at 3:51PM

Michaelk: Thank you all so much. I have more good news but I want to make sure first.

August 13, 2016 at 3:47PM

I am Cat: waiting with bated breath... ;)

August 14, 2016 at 8:33PM

Has anyone had any success with finding a publisher for a first time novelist?
My novel is done and I'm looking for a publisher.

giraffmang: What's the genre Mike?

April 10, 2016 at 12:22PM

Michaelk: Crime/suspense fiction.

April 10, 2016 at 1:05PM

My self-pubbed short horror anthology, 'Fragments of Fear' is free on amazon until midnight tonight.


www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRZMEB8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

giraffmang: Excellent Michael. Congratulations ... I have my copy. I've left a review too. :)

March 13, 2016 at 7:56AM

michaelcahill: Awesome. Review to follow soon. I got to get the hard copy in my hand though. This is a sit down with a cup of coffee and turn the page type book. "Hey, I know this guy!" YES!!!! Congrats, Mike.

March 13, 2016 at 8:49AM

Michaelk: Thanks so much, guys. Right now it's only on kindle. Hard copy may come later.

March 13, 2016 at 11:32AM

I am Cat: Congratulations Michael. I'm really happy for you. ;)

March 13, 2016 at 12:11PM

Dean Kuch: I got it, Mike, thanks to Gareth letting me know. Congratulations, man. You deserved this. ~Dean ;)

March 13, 2016 at 11:34PM

Michaelk: Thanks cat. Dean, make sure you read the opening page.

March 14, 2016 at 12:59PM

Rough edit done. Getting ready to send it off for a line edit.

michaelcahill: Hey, Mike. Good to hear from you. Awesome news. Slowly but surely. Thanks for keeping us in the loop!! mikey

March 1, 2016 at 1:43PM

Linda Engel: I miss my buddy. So many poems posted since you stepped off the page . Hurry back.!!!!!!!!!

March 1, 2016 at 1:45PM

I am Cat: I've been wondering about you! Nice to see you! Great to hear you're getting things done! Woot! ;)

March 1, 2016 at 3:32PM

Linda Engel: congratulations on all of your editing. Which story are you working on?

March 1, 2016 at 4:31PM

rama devi: Congrats, good luck and best wishes!

March 1, 2016 at 10:08PM

giraffmang: Good to hear from you, dude. Great news on the editing front. All the best, G.

March 2, 2016 at 3:26AM

Michaelk: Thank you all. I'm getting my novel 'One on one' edited through createspace. I just sent it off yesterday. Rama, that's the same one that you and I started to edit a while back.

March 2, 2016 at 9:30AM

I'm going on hiatus for a while. Recent events in my life have shown me that I need to focus on the future. I'm going to work on getting my novel edited and hopefully published. I'll still drop in from time to time.

giraffmang: All the very best, Mike.

January 3, 2016 at 7:54AM

Michaelk: Thanks, Gareth. :)

January 3, 2016 at 8:02AM

michaelcahill: Just don't be a stranger, Mike. I'm excited to hear you're going full force into the next step. You are without a doubt and author who can get published. Traditionally, I think. Please keep us posted. I'm so far behind in reviewing I can just catch up like you're still here. :)) Advice is still available always and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. mikey

January 3, 2016 at 10:23AM

rama devi: Good luck! :)

January 3, 2016 at 10:41AM

Gloria ....: Geez. I just met you and now you're leaving. Was it something I said? Ha. I know you'll get 'er done.

January 3, 2016 at 2:50PM

Michaelk: Thank you all for the well wishes. I really appreciate it. I'll keep you posted.

January 3, 2016 at 5:30PM

Muffins: I was wondering where you wonderful stories has gone. Good luck on your novel. Just don't forget us!

January 5, 2016 at 3:47PM

Mark Valentine: Just dropped in on your page - so sorry to hear about your loss - my deepest condolences. I'm sure the novel will be great and hope some publisher has the wisdom to see that!

January 7, 2016 at 3:25PM

Ulla: Michael, couldn't understand where you'd disappered to. Good luck with the publishing and please don't forget us all together. Ulla:)

January 8, 2016 at 2:15PM

Razaz3l: /salute

February 16, 2016 at 11:55AM

Attending my father's funeral in a few hours.

giraffmang: All the best, Mike.

December 23, 2015 at 8:10AM

Michaelk: Thanks, Gareth, I appreciate it.

December 23, 2015 at 8:37AM

mrsmajor: Take care, I wish you well!

December 23, 2015 at 8:49AM

I am Cat: I'm so sorry Michael (((((sending love)))))

December 23, 2015 at 9:03AM

Michaelk: Thank you both. I appreciate the thoughts.

December 23, 2015 at 9:45AM

Adri7enne: That's so sad, Michael. Especially just before Christmas. My condolences, my friend. Big hug.

December 23, 2015 at 10:04AM

F. Wehr3: My thoughts are with you my friend.

December 23, 2015 at 10:20AM

michaelcahill: I'm so sorry, Michael. Peace and Love to you. mikey

December 23, 2015 at 10:22AM

TAB_that's me: So sorry. My prayers with you.

December 23, 2015 at 12:21PM

evilynne: My deepest sympathies. Evi

December 23, 2015 at 2:49PM

Michaelk: Thank you all so much.

December 23, 2015 at 4:33PM

Linda Engel: I'm so sorry, Mike. So sad to lose a love one this time of year. Hugs to you and your family. Take care.

December 23, 2015 at 9:07PM

Michaelk: Thanks Linda, you have a great holiday too.

December 24, 2015 at 12:28PM

Dean Kuch: My deepest condolences, Mike. I'm so sorry to learn of your family's loss, my friend. God bless... ~Dean

December 30, 2015 at 8:06PM

Michaelk: Thanks so much, Dean. I appreciate it.

December 31, 2015 at 6:23AM

Scenes from a marriage, vol 6, by Mark Valentine has been selected as a nominee for story of the month.
Be warned. If you read it, you will laugh your ass off! :)

I am Cat: Yes!

December 3, 2015 at 4:14PM

Linda Engel: WooHoo! it is so good. Funny! Funny! Funny!

December 3, 2015 at 10:44PM

Royowen called me 'The Twister' in a recent review, so I thought I would pick a profile pic that reflected that. :)

michaelcahill: I'm guessing we should be thinking knife in the gut rotating and not Chubby Checker "Let's Do the Twist", yes?

November 30, 2015 at 6:38PM

Michaelk: Knife in the gut sounds good to me, but I'm thinking that he was referring to the fact that most of my stories end with some type of twist. :)

November 30, 2015 at 6:49PM

Congratulations! Daddy won the contest "Horror Story Writing Contest"

Gloria ....: Way to go, Michael! Yes!

November 15, 2015 at 1:41AM

michaelcahill: Yeah!!!! One of the best for real.

November 15, 2015 at 2:10AM

giraffmang: Nice one! Congratulations

November 15, 2015 at 2:53AM

I am Cat: congratulations...!

November 15, 2015 at 9:35AM

Ulla: Michael, congratulations. Well deserved win. Ulla

November 15, 2015 at 10:43AM

Linda Engel: You know I'm for you. WooHoo!!! congratulations.

November 15, 2015 at 12:03PM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your monster win, Michael!

November 15, 2015 at 12:42PM

happykat4: I just read your story and it caught my attention from the start. I want to say congratulations. Well deserved.

November 15, 2015 at 1:29PM

Dean Kuch: 'Bout time those cuckoos got it right, huh? Great work, Mike! ~Dean

November 15, 2015 at 4:14PM

barkingdog: Yip! Yip! LIke I said--electic! Congratulations, Michael. :) e

November 15, 2015 at 7:10PM

Michaelk: Thank you so very much, one and all. This story almost didn't happen. I spent nearly two months writing it, and in the end I wrote five different endings and chose the one I liked the best.

November 15, 2015 at 7:41PM

TAB_that's me: Congrats!

November 15, 2015 at 11:03PM

Razaz3l: Rock on man!

November 15, 2015 at 11:12PM

Realist101: Congratulations Michael! Very good work! :D Susan

November 17, 2015 at 3:16AM

Realist101: Congratulations Michael! Very good work! :D Susan

November 17, 2015 at 3:16AM

Linda Engel: Oh Mike ! *jumping up and down* You won! You won! Doing my happy dance. It was a REALLY creepy story! Go Buddy!!!!

November 19, 2015 at 9:21AM

If you want to laugh your guts out, just read 'Scenes from a marriage, vol 6' by Mark Valentine.
I'm still pushing my guts back in. :)

I am Cat: Oh Mark makes me laugh all the time... i"m heading there now. ;)

November 8, 2015 at 11:03AM

Linda Engel: got it on my list.

November 8, 2015 at 1:27PM

I am Cat: That was classic Mark... so awesome. LOL Thanks Michael!

November 8, 2015 at 1:38PM

Show of hands. How many refreshed their browser at least a dozen times yesterday, hoping that this would be the time the site was back up and running?

evilynne: If I only knew what a browser is...

October 22, 2015 at 11:34AM

Turtle... who?: Is it back yet? How about now... no? How about now? Maybe now? Oh, it changed a little bit... How about now?

October 22, 2015 at 11:37AM

michaelcahill: HAHAHA!!! evilynne, that sooooo says what I'm thinking!!!!!!!

October 22, 2015 at 12:10PM

Michaelk: At one point I checked it twice in less than a minute.

October 22, 2015 at 12:32PM

Wow! Time warp. All of my writing is gone. I guess I get to rewind to January 2014 before I had posted anything.

I am Cat: check now, Michael, it should be back now... *crosses fingers*

October 21, 2015 at 4:04PM

I should send my new profile pic to my dentist. :)

evilynne: That should be a real toothy challenge.

October 17, 2015 at 11:50AM

Tis the season for a new profile pic. :)

Linda Engel: I'm waiting for a new post. cute pic.

October 11, 2015 at 11:19PM

michaelcahill: Now there's the joyous smile we've been missing. YAY!!

October 11, 2015 at 11:28PM

Gloria ....: Tis the season to be scary. :-)

October 12, 2015 at 1:32AM

I am Cat: Michael... I hate to be the one to tell you ... but you're looking a bit gaunt, and... are you having some sinus issues? your nasal passages seem a bit... inflamed? just saying. ;)

October 12, 2015 at 2:20AM

Michaelk: Seasonal allergies. :)

October 12, 2015 at 7:16PM

Loving my new profile pic.
Here's looking at you...yes, you. I'm watching you. Muhuhahaha. :)

I am Cat: Michael... You're looking a bit thin there hon... A bit gaunt even...dehydrated? 😱

September 30, 2015 at 11:51PM

Michaelk: This new diet is killing me. :)

October 1, 2015 at 12:40AM

michaelcahill: Have you checked your pulse lately? I'm not seeing veins...

October 1, 2015 at 12:45AM

BOO ghost: Lets go haunt some cob-webbed corridors. Maybe wee can get a job at the Halloween spook house. I can hang out in the guest room, you can take the cemetery out back when the tick or tr-eaters come. Boo...

October 4, 2015 at 6:17AM

Michaelk: We could visit the basement of the Library of Congress, where they keep all the books on ethics and morality in politics. I hear nobody's been down there in centuries. Should be plenty of nice cobwebs. :)

October 4, 2015 at 12:52PM

Razaz3l: I dig it ,,/

October 6, 2015 at 12:00AM

Wow! I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like there are an awful lot of intimate (horny) writers on Fanstory right now. And that's not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination.
The posts I've been reading, it just seems like one after another is about sweet, sweet love. But one rises above them all. (unintended pun)
'Who was bettered?' by I Am Cat.
Fair warning, if you read it, have a glass of ice water ready to splash in your face.

I am Cat: LOL, Michael... Just a glass? ;) Thank you Michael... I'm truly flattered that it has... 'touched' you in all the right places. ;)

August 30, 2015 at 4:13PM

michaelcahill: Very nice. My wife said, "What's got into you?" I told her that's my line. Hahahaha!!!! My line, get it? Where's that ice truck.....

August 30, 2015 at 4:22PM

I am Cat: LOL... the line is.... "let's get something straight between us" LOL You might want to run down the ice cream truck. It's the next best thing! ;)

August 30, 2015 at 4:31PM

michaelcahill: OMG, Michael!! She said, "cream"...

August 30, 2015 at 4:55PM

I am Cat: Michael! *she says in her stern voice* Don't make me pull out my Prince videos! 😜

August 30, 2015 at 6:32PM

michaelcahill: I won't have to sing Purple Rain again will I. I had to quit Karaoke over that....

August 30, 2015 at 7:18PM

Michaelk: Do I have to separate you two?

August 30, 2015 at 7:59PM

I am Cat: 'Oh Seven and I'll watch them go...' i'm sorry, Michael, did you say some thing? ;) "Sang it Mikey!" LOL

August 30, 2015 at 11:31PM

XGoneX: I love writing erotic stuff, which can be a problem sometimes, considering that I write Romance-Fantasy Young Adult books.

September 18, 2015 at 2:11AM

Must...log...off...Fanstory...and...do...work...

michaelcahill: Work is irrelevant. You too will be absorbed by Fanstory. Your uniqueness will add to the collective.

August 28, 2015 at 1:16PM

Michaelk: Yes, master...

August 28, 2015 at 2:53PM

Michaelk: Must...post...another...poem...

August 28, 2015 at 2:54PM

giraffmang: Resistance is... FUTILE

August 28, 2015 at 3:07PM

I am Cat: All your base are belong to us. (I have no idea what that means, but my son used to say it all the time.) ;)

August 30, 2015 at 4:15PM

It always amazes me how quickly a good day can turn into a bad day.

evilynne: Much quicker than a bad day can turn into a good day.

August 24, 2015 at 4:49PM

Michaelk: Unfortunately, too true.

August 24, 2015 at 6:40PM

Between vacation and my computer acting wonky, I've fallen woefully behind with reviews and replies. I'm trying to catch up now.

michaelcahill: Ignore everyone else and read mine. They said it was okay...

August 13, 2015 at 9:52PM

Michaelk: Yes, master...

August 13, 2015 at 10:13PM

michaelcahill: Excellent. Dean was right ... eye of newt.

August 14, 2015 at 2:23AM

Turtle... who?: No wonder... and here I've just been piling voodoo dolls on stacks of paper.

August 14, 2015 at 11:28AM

I am Cat: Wait.... Dean told me it was "hair of the Cat" I'm almost bald now trying to get reviews.... Dang it..... "DEAN! You're in big trouble mister!" (pay no attention to the man behind the curtain) ;)

August 14, 2015 at 3:52PM

Michaelk: Hmm...I wonder who left all these cute little dolls sitting around this yummy eyeball and hair soup.

August 16, 2015 at 9:15AM

Former Fanstorian, Mike Battaglia has published his popular, 'Danforth State Mental Hospital' stories as a book on Amazon. Check it out at,

The Danforth State Mental Hospital
by Mike Battaglia
Link: http://amzn.com/1503000982

michaelcahill: For any of you newbies, this was one of the best stories ever offered here at Fanstory. Check it out!!

July 29, 2015 at 12:30AM

evilynne: I will certainly check it out, have been one of Mike's fans and have missed reading his work.

July 29, 2015 at 5:24PM

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I get the concept, but if you really think about it...
So life should be brutally sliced in half, having its vital fluids and entrails spilled out, then ground up until there is nothing left but a useless husk that you discard. Then you should take the fluids and entrails and drink them?

I really hope life doesn't give me lemons. :)

rosehill (Wendy): A gory bit of citricide Michael. But sounds like a pithy start to a three-part horror novel series about a colony of trees decimated by Lime disease, ades, and pulpanary fibrosis issues. - Wendy

July 9, 2015 at 10:26AM

evilynne: I happen to like lemons!

July 9, 2015 at 11:01AM

Huge congrats to fellow 'Tiny Tales of Terror' author Ridley Williams. Both of us were nominated in the Book of the Month contest.
Hopefully that will make Dean feel a little better.

Happy Father's Day to all!

I learned a valuable lesson today. Sometimes my muse is just wrong. Sometimes a great story concept just falls flat and can't be revived no matter how much I work on it.
These are the times when it's best to throw that puppy into the 'future source material' file for possible recycling at a later date, and move on.

nor84: Try changing the main character to someone else, or a different POV.

May 19, 2015 at 10:05PM

harmony13: Thank you - Have a great night!

May 29, 2015 at 5:58PM

JourneyHolm: Well spoken, Siri can only hope to be inspired some day by all the work Ive thrown away to the future. Keep at it old boy.

June 16, 2015 at 1:16AM

It's been a long couple of months without Fanstory, but I'm finally working my way back.
Soon I'll be just as obnoxious as I ever was...huzzah!!
Seriously, it's great to be back home where I belong.

michaelcahill: Welcome back. We really missed ALICE! I mean you....

April 26, 2015 at 7:12PM

Michaelk: Nice! I know when I'm not wanted. (and Alice is) You just want Alice for her great personality. ;)

April 26, 2015 at 8:04PM

justafan: Welcome back! now get busy...lol..Pay no mind to Mikey :)

April 26, 2015 at 9:48PM

Razaz3l: woot woot

April 28, 2015 at 8:33AM

Eigle Rull: Welcome back, my friend.

May 25, 2015 at 2:01PM

Life events still have my writing and reviewing on the back burner. Hoping to return soon. Missing my Fanstory family.

michaelcahill: I'm in the same boat. I was wondering where you were. The world just doesn't understand.

March 8, 2015 at 7:57PM

michaelcahill: I'm in the same boat. I was wondering where you were. The world just doesn't understand.

March 8, 2015 at 7:57PM

Michaelk: Amen to that.

March 8, 2015 at 8:27PM

juliesibs: I hope all is okay, missing your writing

March 11, 2015 at 2:49PM

Life intruding big time on my writing. Hopefully things will settle down soon.

michaelcahill: I know the feeling. What is wrong with the world. Doesn't it know we have stories to tell?

February 22, 2015 at 11:17AM

Michaelk: Amen, brother. Slow the world down.

February 22, 2015 at 12:13PM

Debra White: Ditto... I could do with the housework fairies paying me a visit!

February 22, 2015 at 2:16PM

evilynne: Life is writing stories of its own. not all are fit to share here. Sooner or later there will be a time to write and share.

February 22, 2015 at 10:26PM

JPilcher: A-Men.

February 28, 2015 at 4:00PM

So I said to my three year old daughter, "You need to stop whining."
She looks me in the eye and says, "I'm not whining, I'm crying."

michaelcahill: She's a little young for your Mr. Smiley stories, perhaps?

February 11, 2015 at 9:10PM

esacony: Sounds like the makings of an attorney. LOL

February 14, 2015 at 6:58PM

The funny thing about perspective is, you can't gain it without seeing some things you don't want to see.

Very stressed right now with all those irritating details of this thing we call life.

Imogen JH: Better than the stress of not being alive, let me tell you.

February 8, 2015 at 8:13AM

Kingsland: Better than the stress of now being alive. Have you come back from the dead to tell your tale?

February 8, 2015 at 11:14AM

Kingsland: That was supposed to be not being alive. I stink as a typist...

February 8, 2015 at 12:04PM

Michaelk: That's why I write such a mean zombie script, because I'm actually undead...shh, don't tell anyone. :)

February 8, 2015 at 12:29PM

esacony: Happiness is what happens while you are making other plans.

February 14, 2015 at 6:59PM

What's worse than writer's block?
Writer's block when you're in the middle of writing half a dozen different stories, a novel, and a script.

gypsycaravan: Uh-oh. How do you do that? That is amazing to be able to have so many different things going at once. I would have them all intermingled and in a mess.

January 24, 2015 at 5:40AM

Michaelk: That's just the way I've always written. Write a few paragraphs about story A as it comes to me, then write a little about story B as it comes to me. I look at it like building a puzzle, I keep putting in pieces until the whole picture is visible. Once in a while I will get hit with a major inspiration and be able to write out a whole story or chapter at once. Those are my favorites. And once the dust settles, I'll edit. :)

January 24, 2015 at 8:13AM

Linda Engel: Mike, Go into the light. Or at least back to the oldest pieces. Remember Alice?

January 25, 2015 at 12:25AM

Michaelk: :) Alice will return, I swear. I just need to get a couple contests out of the way.

January 25, 2015 at 9:14AM

"New blood joins this herd, and quickly he's subdued. Through constant pain, disgrace, the young boy learns their rules."
Does that sound like any site we all know and love?
We really need a better way of orienting newbies into the fold.

michaelcahill: I'd like to respond, but I fear reprisal....sir.

January 19, 2015 at 6:01PM

Michaelk: From me?

January 19, 2015 at 8:03PM

michaelcahill: I'm joking!!!!

January 19, 2015 at 8:38PM

Michaelk:

January 19, 2015 at 8:44PM

Michaelk: Who let you out to get near a computer? Back in your cage! (Whip cracks)

January 19, 2015 at 8:45PM

michaelcahill: I saw a button that said "escape"... it was like a dream...

January 19, 2015 at 9:50PM

Michaelk: Damn, I thought I had that button removed!

January 19, 2015 at 10:02PM

Muffins: Thumbs up on your win!

January 22, 2015 at 6:33PM

Here I go again. Every time I get in a writing groove, I 'take a break' to check Fanstory. Three hours later, I'm still on Fanstory without having written another word.
I hate to say it or even think it, but Fanstory is killing my writing!

How is that even possible?

michaelcahill: It could be worse. My writing is killing Fanstory!!!!

January 18, 2015 at 7:40PM

Michaelk: :) Nice, Mikey.

January 18, 2015 at 7:45PM

Linda Engel: it can take you down that rabbit hole and snicker. You just get wrapped up in the lives of others. That is what's great about the site. so much to read and enjoy.

January 19, 2015 at 9:25AM

Michaelk: You're absolutely right. :)

January 19, 2015 at 12:23PM

Have you ever noticed that you never get to 'There'? Every time you get to 'There' it becomes 'Here'.

michaelcahill: Thank God! I thought it was just me. But, it's you too. But if it's you then it can't be me. So, where am I? Am I there? No, you're there. Am I here? No, you're here too. WOW! You made me disappear..........

January 15, 2015 at 11:58PM

Michaelk: Every time I look at one of those maps that says 'You are here' I look around with paranoia in my heart and take one step to the left to see if the arrow moves. :)

January 16, 2015 at 8:02AM

evilynne: Does anyone really know where they are?

January 16, 2015 at 12:50PM

michaelcahill: Only the Kracken. Then they go and release the poor thing. No wonder it's pissed!

January 16, 2015 at 1:57PM

Michaelk: The shadow knows...muhuhahahaha!!!!

January 16, 2015 at 2:10PM

michaelcahill: I knew it! It's stalking me. It follows me everywhere!!!!

January 16, 2015 at 4:21PM

If you're happy and you know it...

michaelcahill: They wore masks. They put something in my drink. That's all I can remember. Clap your hands!

January 15, 2015 at 12:10AM

Michaelk: :)

January 15, 2015 at 10:34AM

Linda Engel: my smile says it all!!!!

January 15, 2015 at 11:09AM

'Something old, something new', my post about the new changes to Fanstory. Tell me if you agree or if I am way off base.

Linda Engel: agree.

December 5, 2014 at 9:13AM

Thank you Fanstory for the new look. You have single-handedly done what I have been unable to do for the last eleven months, break my addiction to Fanstory.
I'm not sure when I'll post again, if ever.

granny goes viral: I have thought the exact same thing. Better then a 12 step program.

December 3, 2014 at 10:14PM

Carole Rosa: I agree. I wrote 3 Thank You's for the reviews which I received and they didn't go through. Why should I waste my time. I hate this new format. It's not easy to read and it's confusing. I agree with Michaelk. This may break my addiction to FanStory. Carole

December 4, 2014 at 1:50AM

nor84: For those who don't like the new look, Tom has posted a message on the Home Page that they can choose Classic Fanstory if they prefer. I'm not changing back. On a large monitor, the colors are better, and I have no problem navigating. Some bugs have to be squashed, but they will be.

December 4, 2014 at 2:04AM

write hand blue: Yes on balance I have to agree with the majority. I had a communication with Tom he is convinced that the new format is an improvement. But for who? I haven't found out how to look up the new releases page yet. Now I like the colour purple but not when we have a band crossing our screen and taking up to 20% of the area. The reason for it? Advertising Fanstory. Just in case we forget. My motto is, if it ain't broken don't fix it. Mel

December 7, 2014 at 4:14AM

Novbember 18th, 8 degrees outside!
I @$^#&$ hate winter!!!

adewpearl: I was complaining about our 28, but I guess I should just be thanking my lucky stars. LOL

November 18, 2014 at 8:26AM

Linda Engel: You could be at the North Pole. In ZGeorgia it will be 54 today, 25 tonight, and back in the 70's this weekend. You all can come visit me no snow. Mike this doesn't mean you can stop writing. (No wonder my muse came home where it is warm)

November 18, 2014 at 8:52AM

Twilightspire: Lol. I love winter, but sometimes it gets a bit ridiculous. Chi-town is freezing over.

November 18, 2014 at 10:09AM

shelley kaye: winter begins on dec 21. we are currently in autumn.

November 18, 2014 at 10:18AM

Kingsland: Tell that to the eight inches of snow that I shoveled this morning...

November 18, 2014 at 10:58AM

Michaelk: adewpearl: I'll trade you. Linda Engel: Yes, mistress, I will return to the salt mines. Twilightspire: You can have my share of Winter. shelley kaye: I knew someone would bring that up, thank you for not disappointing me. :) Kingsland: I hear you, we're supposed to get 2 to 5 inches today.

November 18, 2014 at 11:04AM

rosehill (Wendy): Cold enough for me to plead my case for sitting inside and reading and writing poetry. No guilt about avoiding porch painting day for me.

November 18, 2014 at 11:14AM

shelley kaye: you're welcome ;-)

November 18, 2014 at 11:37AM

What one question immediately makes your IQ drop 50 points?

"Dad, can you help me with my homework?"

michaelcahill: Keeping in mind that I'll sleep with you only if your IQ is lower than my 110, what's your IQ?

November 13, 2014 at 8:51PM

Michaelk: What did you tell her, Mikey?

November 13, 2014 at 9:00PM

michaelcahill: I told her my IQ was was 40...

November 13, 2014 at 11:48PM

Michaelk: (Rim shot)

November 14, 2014 at 3:47AM

If a picture is worth a thousand words and a movie shows around forty pictures every second, how many words is a movie worth?

Imogen JH: 314,400,000 in the case of my favourite movie 'Terms of Endearment'

October 30, 2014 at 7:15AM

Linda Engel: I loved that movie. one of my favs, too.

October 30, 2014 at 9:31AM

Linda Engel: Aren't you supposed to be writing? OK you can take a break and a cup of coffee.

October 30, 2014 at 9:33AM

shelley kaye: depends on how good with picture is....

October 30, 2014 at 11:29AM

Michaelk: The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy would break the calculator.

October 30, 2014 at 5:34PM

Michaelk: I'm sorry Linda, I will return to the salt mine right away. :)

October 30, 2014 at 5:34PM

I just had a thought...
...
Oops, I lost it, never mind. :)

Linda Engel: :) you just made my day. I thought I was the only one with mind slips.

October 16, 2014 at 9:06AM

shelley kaye: i've had those kind of thoughts before....

October 16, 2014 at 9:34AM

I was listening to some music on the way to work that I hadn't listened to in many years. One thought kept recurring in my mind, 'Wow! They sound like they were so high when they wrote this.'

William Walz: Not only were the musicians high, everybody listening to the radio was high as well.

October 8, 2014 at 12:35PM

Just saw a fantastic picture on Fanartreview that would be great for a romance story or a horror.
'El Amor Duele' by Jairos.
Check it out.

Linda Engel: I saw one for you called "Macabre" by Faybells. looks like zombie parts.

September 22, 2014 at 11:10PM

Michaelk: I checked that out, you're right, thanks for the tip.

September 23, 2014 at 5:52AM

MARCO...!

shelley kaye: hated that game....

September 17, 2014 at 2:21PM

William Walz: What about Groucho and Zeppo?

September 17, 2014 at 2:36PM

Michaelk: :)

September 18, 2014 at 8:57AM

granny goes viral: Polo

September 20, 2014 at 11:46AM

If you stood on the international date line, with one foot on one side and one foot on the other, then set your watch to be one minute fast, would you be living in the past, present, and future all at once?

michaelcahill: You'd become a disproved axiom and an interesting theory, but you'd no longer exist.

September 9, 2014 at 12:24AM

Michaelk: (Mike fades into nothingness) NOOOoooooo!!!!....

September 9, 2014 at 5:48AM

I just had a frightening thought...What if the Hokey-Pokey really IS what it's all about?!?

michaelcahill: Most of the original lyrics were burned during the Crusades. We are left with words that refer to activities concerned with the hokey aspects of the pagan activities. It is speculated that the pokey aspects are quite a bit more interesting and more than likely are what it is all about. The right wing Crusaders didn't like that...

August 31, 2014 at 9:48PM

Michaelk: Your comments make me think about the lyrics in a whole new way. 'You put your right foot in...' Disturbing. :)

August 31, 2014 at 10:47PM

innerworlds: Well, if that's what the Hokey-Pokey is all about.... what is the Chicken Dance all about? Or the Peppermint Twist? Or the YMCA? There's got to be more to life than the YMCA! I'll take the Macarena, thank you very much! (0:]

September 1, 2014 at 12:04AM

Michaelk: Mmm...Macarena and cheese...Chicken dance...Peppermint Twist...I'm hungry.

September 1, 2014 at 1:27PM

Twilightspire: Heh heh. Could be...

September 2, 2014 at 8:02PM

innerworlds: Served at your local YMCA cafeteria! (It's always bothered me that cafeteria rhymes with bacteria. Hmmm...)

September 2, 2014 at 8:16PM

Muffins: Way to go on wining second place in the This sentence starts the story contest. As you know, I enjoyed reading and so did many others on this site. Keep up the good work!

September 5, 2014 at 9:39AM

Michaelk: Thank you so much Muffins. With Captain Jack getting first and humpwhistle getting third, I feel like this is a real accomplishment being in the company of such great writers.

September 5, 2014 at 8:51PM

I am going to focus on doing one thing today.

michaelcahill: Wow. Done already!

August 14, 2014 at 4:25PM

Michaelk: I got it done. Finished and posted my contest entry for 'School's out'. :)

August 14, 2014 at 10:36PM

innerworlds: I'm going to focus on just one thing today, too. Living! (0:}

August 16, 2014 at 2:33PM

To everyone who read 'The Journey' I want to first say thank you. Second, I have posted the first of two or three scripts that are written as outtakes and/or bloopers to that story. I think you will enjoy it.

Linda Engel: It was a hoot. Still laughing mao.

August 8, 2014 at 10:55PM

Twilightspire: Absolutely hilarious, my friend. Keep 'em coming.

August 8, 2014 at 11:56PM

Michaelk: Act 2 is posted. :)

August 9, 2014 at 12:45PM

Julie000: Hello , How are you doing today? I picked interest on you after going through your short profile now. My name is Juliana, I really want to have a good friendship with you. I have something very important I really want to discuss with you okay. Please my dear, I want you to write me back through this my email address okay: juliana4love_direk@hotmail.com

August 31, 2014 at 7:23AM

I've reached the end of my journey (the collection of short stories) I want to thank everyone who read and enjoyed this series of stories.

rama devi: New journeys will lie ahead....Keep writing!

August 6, 2014 at 10:58PM

Twilightspire: Yes, please keep writing. This was such a great set of stories and I can't wait to read the finale. You have a huge talent and I would love to see more of your work.

August 7, 2014 at 2:59AM

Michaelk: Sorry, I guess that did sound a little depressed. I only meant that I was sad to end this series because I've really enjoyed writing it. Thank you both for your encouragement though. Greatly appreciated.

August 7, 2014 at 8:02AM

michaelcahill: Yeah, it did sound like you were pulling the coffin lid down. Hahaha. Do like I do, go on and on with no end in sight!

August 7, 2014 at 1:23PM

Michaelk: Aren't you already part cyborg? The Mikey 9000! :)

August 7, 2014 at 2:28PM

There's just something about that feeling. You know the one. When you've got your theme and your characters, you're writing as fast as you can and the story is unfolding in front of your eyes. You're not even sure where it's coming from and events that come from your own mind surprise you as you type them out.
Yep, that's the zone.

Twilightspire: It sure is. I've been there for the past week. I've written over 14,000 words the last six days. :D

August 2, 2014 at 10:40PM

Michaelk: Way to go, T.J., good for you! Keep at it, you'll have a novel done in no time. :)

August 3, 2014 at 6:48AM

Twilightspire: Here's hoping. :D

August 3, 2014 at 11:30AM

Break out of your rut idea #2
Reverse your morning routine. Whatever you normally do first, do last, and vice versa.

Linda Engel: What? Feed the cat last? Have you ever had an 18 pound cat in your face first thing in the morning?

July 23, 2014 at 8:42AM

Linda Engel: What was the 1st idea?

July 23, 2014 at 8:43AM

William Walz: I really don't think I can wait until noon to take a whiz.

July 23, 2014 at 1:12PM

Michaelk: Linda, Lol and the first idea was to skip on a treadmill instead of walk or run. William, Rotflmao!

July 23, 2014 at 2:18PM

Break out of your rut idea #1:
Skip on the treadmill instead of walking or running.

michaelcahill: What's a treadmill?

July 22, 2014 at 6:19PM

William Walz: I've heard of a threadmill, where they manufacture thread.

July 22, 2014 at 7:34PM

The Death: Is it supoosed to be trade-mill? ;)

July 23, 2014 at 5:07AM

Linda Engel: That word is not in my dictionary

July 23, 2014 at 9:33AM

When life gives you lemons...write a poem about it. :)

shelley kaye: ....cut them in half and squeeze them in the eyes of someone you hate ;-)

July 20, 2014 at 6:26PM

Michaelk: Wow! Anger issues...I like it!

July 20, 2014 at 8:41PM

Linda Engel: still laughing...:)

July 20, 2014 at 11:57PM

michaelcahill: And then write a poem with their tears....

July 21, 2014 at 12:28AM

shelley kaye: i've always liked guys named michael....

July 21, 2014 at 11:33AM

Michaelk: Aww...shucks. :)

July 21, 2014 at 1:18PM

I don't understand contests and writing prompts that say, 'Let's have fun with this' and then charge five bucks to enter.
I would have entered many more contests but I didn't have time to review enough to cover the entry fee plus have time to actually write the story.
That's why the last two contests I created have a two dollar entry fee. I want people to have fun and not go broke in the process.

prefabmouse: I get what your saying. I have not been on here for very long and may not fully understand how things work yet to make this statement but it seems unfair that you have to buy a certificate when you put something new on here to get it listed so you can get reviews on it. The more you pay the higher you get in the review process. It seems to me that it should run for a few days to a week then if you want to keep it on the review then buy the certificate. What are your thoughts on the subject?

July 13, 2014 at 7:54PM

Linda Engel: Amen, sister! at least a day because not all of your fans are on every day...They are out promoting their book or busy writing. Hey , how about if you vote for the winner you get a money prize. No different than betting on the greyhounds.

July 15, 2014 at 10:06PM

I would like to apologize to all those who were contemplating entering my contest 'The Sequel'. Unfortunately I made a mistake and set it to 'blind' entries. Being that this is a contest for sequels, reading the original work is desirable, but nearly impossible to find with blind entries. However this contest cannot be changed at this point. I may do another sequel contest in a few months, with the correct parameters this time. Thanks for understanding and good luck to all those who do enter.

michaelcahill: Maybe we should copy the original at the beginning...

June 30, 2014 at 5:24PM

Created my first contest. 'The Sequel', check it out.

michaelcahill: That's a good one. It occurred to me when I woke up this morning just which piece needs a sequel. I'm counting my money! Hahaha.

June 8, 2014 at 9:48AM

Very happy and honored to split the 'Sunday, Monday, Doomsday' contest win with rod007.

michaelcahill: Well earned. Good stuff!!

June 6, 2014 at 10:22PM

( Mike collapses in a heap as he clicks the mouse button and posts the epilogue of his first novel. In a raspy voice he whispers) "It is done." :)

michaelcahill: That means you can say, "I'm a novelist." Isn't that a strange feeling? Great job. Congrats.

May 20, 2014 at 10:16AM

Torrence Winter: I've been able to say that since I was 12.

May 20, 2014 at 10:43AM

Linda Engel: I am so proud of you. and it was a terrific story.

May 20, 2014 at 3:51PM

Michaelk: Michael, Thank you very much, yes it is a strange felling. Torrence, That's fantastic. I wish i would've started when I was younger, but I didn't start writing until I was nearly forty. Linda, Thank you so very much. I couldn't have done it without a lot of support and input.

May 20, 2014 at 5:10PM

Boo yah!! I got my first review star!

My apologies, apparently I published chapter 28 of 'One on one' out of order.

Really feeling in a groove with 'One on one'. Getting some great input. Thank you all!

I've been absent a little bit lately. Trying to fix this novel, plus other things, has kept me from being as active as I want. I will try to post chapters to 'One on one' in a more timely manner.

michaelcahill: Looking for that! Also, miss your imput. Resist the real world, there is nothing good there. All good things are here.

April 8, 2014 at 10:44PM

Michaelk: Lol! If only, Mikey...if only.

April 9, 2014 at 7:03PM

knowledge: I have bought two of your short story books. Just thought I'd let your know. Your writing buddy, Knowledge

April 16, 2014 at 11:05AM

Michaelk: Thank you very much, I hope you enjoy them.

April 17, 2014 at 10:16PM

Linda Engel: keep up the good work...you are awesome

April 22, 2014 at 10:40PM

Michaelk: Thank you very much.

April 23, 2014 at 2:41PM

Wow! I am very happy to have my first 'recognized' work. Thank you to all those who reviewed 'Rex'.

Chuck23: Congrats! I enjoy reading you!

March 10, 2014 at 2:56AM

Sylvia Page: Welcome to Fanstoria Michael. Hope you have an enjoyable stay.

March 15, 2014 at 6:06PM

Thanks to some well meaning criticism, 'Man child' has been overhauled a bit. I think it is an easier read now. Thank you very much to those who cared enough to point out some weak spots in this story. Please continue to do so.

I finally got around to getting a subscription! Woo Hoo! Now I can annoy the crap out of everyone by posting my useless, underdeveloped, stories. (Just kidding)
Please remember to be brutal when reviewing.

I am so glad I 'discovered' this site. Getting to read all these stories and poems is a real treat. I love the rating system, and hope to soon post some of my own work.
If I review your work, and say something that upsets you, please let me know. That is not my intention. I just want to honestly help make a work the best it can be. I expect no less from reviews that I receive on my work. That's one way we grow as authors.