I AM a ho' for New Internet Experiences

So, I've been here on LJ for, like, two or three hours. And what have I done? I've already joined a Fanfic Community. Which means, as of tonight or early tomorrow, I will have yet another place to post my stories.

Let the madness begin...

Well, you see, it happened like this...

I have several friends who are moving out of town. I need an efficient way of communicating with them, that will not take away from anything else going on in my life, or bore them to tears.

One of them said, "Hey, I have a live-journal. You should have one, too." And after a rather lengthy diatribe, where I cursed Blogger(tm) and some people I used to hang with, I sullenly agreed to try this.

Said helpful, rant-inducing friend even sent me a friendly little reminder e-mail today, saying that it would behoove me to get my account set up before he moved thousands of miles away, and could no longer bug me about it. One of the other moving-friends has already left, after all. So, I started trying to set this up.

And discovered that someone is already using my screen name.

Now, this {Willow25} used to be my e-mail address in college, before I had to switch to a more professional, name-based e-mail address. It's also my nom de plume in two fan-fic communities. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper.

For now, I am persevering. I found a close approximation of my desired name to used as my ID, and set up the account. I am even writing this post. I just hope to hell that those of you reading in foreign lands, and other parts of the country, appreciate it.

(blows a raspberry at everyone outside the DC Metro area)

Story: Hole In My Pocket

Spuffy, Romance, Rated PG-13 for some language.  Alternate "The Girl In Question" AtS Season five. Buffy's life after Sunnydale, and how she and Spike reconnect.

Disclaimer: The characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are owned by Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and Fox studios. This story is not meant to infringe upon anyone's rights, only to entertain. 

Author's Note: Title from the song of the same name by Sheryl Crow, listen to it and you’ll see why. This story is the first in a series, continuing into an alternate universe. We begin with this alternate take on ‘The Girl in Question’. Hope you enjoy, please leave a comment if you do, I love the encouragement!
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When Sunnydale collapsed, the relief was nearly breathtaking. I was so happy I almost couldn’t keep from screaming and jumping up and down. Suddenly, I lived in a world where escaping my destiny without dying was something I had a shot at for the first time since I was called. I felt the sweet rush of freedom and success from my head to my toesies. First Evil; not in residence anymore. Okay, nothing was in residence anymore, but, you know, same dif.

( Our story continues... )

Regarding the Previous Post

I'm not sure what kind of crack was being smoked by the person who wrote the FAQ, but I followed the directions, and could not get the LJ cut to work.  So, I apologize for the enormously long post.  I'll get the hang of it, I'm sure.