People dont seem to read them much, I see other fics get a lot of comments I cant write romance like you can I have no concept of it. so I write adventure and spiritual

Well it depends what you mean by 'too' different. Writing is something that should primarily be done because the AUTHOR enjoys it. Readers are a secondary concern and critics a distant third. So if YOU are enjoying writing your stories then they're not 'too' anything: they're what YOU enjoy. That being said, I completely understand what you're saying. The fics of mine that tend to get the most comments/reaction are romantic and/or smutty fics. I have some that have very little of that (some that don't have any of that at all) and those fics generally aren't very heavily read or commented on. I suspect that there are just a lot of Eagle/Swan (among other factions) shippers out there, such that the romantic fics tend to be quite popular. But that's not to say that those are the only kinds of fics there are or should be. Just take a look at the Gatchaman Fanfic Archives and you'll see lots of stories that have other emphases. Didn't you write the story about Zoltar as a boy/street urchin? Feral Boy, I think? And Tiny's Journey? I can't speak for others, but FWIW, I enjoyed both of those. I've been waiting to see where you were going with the one about Tar.

Tengu, I'm not a romance writer either. Most of my fics deal with inner turmoil/emotions/psychology of the team. Though I do read some of the romance fics, I have to be honest and say that I am much quicker to read an action, adventure, or angst fic (though not necessarily in that order). ITA with TJ that the most important thing to remember when writing fics is that you're writing for yourself first and that it's something you enjoy. Sometimes it's hard not to think "What would the reader enjoy/want me have them do?" but once you start compromising your ideas, you're compromising yourself. One of the greatest things that's happened recently is that FF.net has started keeping track of how many people are reading your fics on each day of the month and what country they are from. This has given me a lot more perspective on just who my audience is and how far-reaching my writing is (both geographically and volume-wise). I don't receive many reviews either, so having this new knowledge has helped me greatly with knowing who or if anyone is even reading my fics.

I agree that certain genres, characters and lengths seem to be more generally popular, and therefore more read and commented on, than others, and I've observed this in other fandoms besides Gatch/BOTP. It is a conundrum: we all enjoy feedback, but at the same time, one has to write what one really wants to write, not what one thinks most people want to read. And, I do feel that a fandom is enriched by having fics that explore all characters and situations, not just the ones with mass appeal. I too have been hoping that you will add to your fic about Tar -I was really intrigued by your ideas of Zoltar's origin and the first beginnings of his rise to power!

Tengu, I too have been enjoying your fics. I am not sure what you mean by saying "People dont seem to read them much" What do you base this idea on? What you see here at the fic library? I have read your stories over from the Clubhouse. Perhaps what you need to do is join FF.net or gatchfanfic.com. I am told both sites let you know how many readers you have even though they do not post comments.

[FONT=comic sans ms]Writing ia an art.... I cant write jack...but I can Illustrate it.[/FONT]

Tengu, I have always had problems getting into the fic library here, so I can't help you here. Plus I have made a ban on myself till I finish the fic I'm writing at the time. Feel I need to contribute more to the great fics out there. My opinion is that, it takes all sorts of fics out there to make the fandom great. So please continue to contribute your own thoughts or views of the characters.

Tengu I've read all of your fics . . .heck, I read everything! I'm obsessed. But I rarely leave comments for anyone. I didn't realize how much it meant for authors to hear from readers. I thought it was silly to just say "nice job!" or something, but now I understand how important it can be for a writer to know someone has read their work. You have a unique point of view and I enjoy seeing this facet of the the Gatch world through your lens. It is the diverse voices from all of the authors that keeps my imagination churning and I appreciate every single person who adds to the party. I also think it takes a lot of guts to post fics and I have tremendous respect for you and your willingness to put that part of you out there for all of us to see - and enjoy.

Tengu I've read some of your ficcies. There aren't many downloads here that's all. Write the story that comes to you. I don't exclusively read romance. I just read a story that grabs my interest...

Ill do that, I have stuff up on FF net too (mostly non gatch) I dont know how to use clubhouse Im working on my Zoltar story (very busy at the moment) theres lots of backstory to `Tinys Journey` Ill get that finished too. (Tiny will have to come to terms with being a hero...on Spectra) I try to comment on fic I like too, but find it hard to say whats good. A lot of Anime I like isnt romantic anyway, (thanks to Buddy for introducing me to Volts V...which has a lot of Botp inspiration too..."I honour you with horns")

Tengu straight romance thats all gooey and no plot...(Unless its just a short fun story) I'm not really into. It needs a plot and some action like a sub plot. I never did read straight romance books...

I'll admit that I'm more likely to read fics at ff.net or the Archives because sometimes I've had trouble getting fics here to download properly (which, I imagine, is attributable to the computer at my end, rather than a problem here). I look forward to reading more of your writing on Zoltar, and Tiny, Tengu!

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 [FONT=comic sans ms]Writing ia an art.... I cant write jack...but I can Illustrate it.[/FONT]

I'm the same way... I can draw better than I can write...

Your fics are different, Tengu and thats why I like them. They look at aspects that a lot of people don't look at, and I must admit that I love your take on Spectran society (and you know it inspired me a little when I started Blackbirds - TJ you and I should get back to that sometime!). I do find some of your fics a little too difficult to read - but that's only because they aren't my cup of tea (as it were). You know I generally tend to write romance (yes, yes and smut) but, like you, I have found the non-romance fics I do don't get as many comments (that goes for the fics I write in the Harry Potter genre too) - I think that romance readers are more likely to voice their opinion about their favorite pairings. I would definitely say keep going - and I want to see more of Tiny's Journey too!!!

Wheres your Blackbirds? I cant find it on your list. `Tinys Journey` is my Einem Ashbrook homage fic. (hers was the first I read many centuries ago.) Shes never met a real Selkie though. Despite comming from Neo Scotland. (Recently a scottish archeologist friend mentioned the Seal folk to me, they are hiding in the archives of unwritten up archeological digs, thats why we cant find them.)

Maddy, if you want to start up on Blackbirds again, just LMK.