When did you first come to the Stories Forum?
I first arrived here in the December of 2005. If I recall correctly, my first post on 'Story Discussions' was made on the 24th of that month. I had visited the forum before that, but those excursions were only ever transitory, and my works' worth was very little.
What was the name of, and when did you write your first story on these forums? How does the skill differ from now?
'Behind the Shiny Exterior' was my first narrative on this forum, and it was posted in that December, as a side project to my reviews. My skills now are much greater, in both reviewing and narrating. Over time, I have added more and more devices to my writing, which makes my old works seem decidedly bare.
What are some other stories you've written, and how were they different?
'Redvalley' was my next main story, and it was during my writing of this narrative that I decided I should like to make a career out of literature. I became enchanted with words and especially with descriptions, and indeed 'Redvalley' was littered with these bright, lengthy decriptions of the dark, mysterious valley and the weird woodland that surrounded it. After this, I took time out from narration to review, but this time did not last long, and I soon embarked upon my greatest narrative to this date: 'Language's End' -- a long, fantasy tale with a heavy focus on aesthetic beauty.
Who were some people that you befriended, and some that helped you with your writing?
One whom I fondly remember now but might not have recalled so happily a few months ago is Doug, who inhabited the forum in many different ways. Hellophil is another close friend whom I met over the forum. My real-life friendships with some members also started here.
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