Fic: At the Hour Of Death 6/15 (CSI, Nick/Greg, NC17)

[carolinecrane]

I don't know why I do these things to myself. I'm trying to spare you all from my panic attacks, but I cannot stop thinking about this story, measuring all the details, freaking out over Greg's characterization (which is par for the course with every CSI fic I've ever written and God knows I've written enough of them to be comfortable by now so

Comments

[alethialia]

Hee! Oh, it was great, you shouldn't be worried. Are you reacting because this is a transition chapter? Because if so, you don't need to worry. It reads well enough and it achieves its purpose.

And Greg seems perfect to me. Pissed, uncomfortable, sharp, hot for Nick's body...it's all there, and pretty typical for him in this horrible kind of situation. Don't worry. You're doing great.

Heh. I sound like a camp counselor or physical therapist or something.

[carolinecrane]

Are you reacting because this is a transition chapter?

No, it's just general stress over stepping out of my comfort zone plot-wise and also my insecurity about my ability to tie all the threads together for a decent resolution. I'm not worried over any one chapter, it's just sort of building up as I go along. And I always worry about Greg's characterization. Always.

Thanks for the reassurance, I appreciate it.

[carleton97]

There are two universal truths in my world.

1. You rock, but I would tell you if your characterization was off.
2. I will never run out of reasons to say, 'Nick, you dumb bastard.'

"So this is what you do with your free time."

Come on, Nick.

[carolinecrane]

I always fall for the really stupid ones. Hence my love for Nick. Him I'm fine with writing, but Greg gives me fits.

[carleton97]

Because, as you so eloquently pointed out, Greg is not as consistently characterized as Issue Boy Nick.

[writingpathways]

Since I'm being a lame Nick/Greg fan and not reading them at the moment I can't comment on anything regarding them -- however! I can give you ((HUGS)), and point out that you only worry about characterization because you understand how important and vital correct characterization is for a great story. You are a writer who wants her characters to ring true -- and yes while that probably makes you pull out your hair it's not really a bad thing. Just remember that you are great at characterization and to breathe.

Breathing is good.

Breathing is great.

Love ya!

[carolinecrane]

Thanks. You're right, I always stress about characterization because I want it to sound right. Plus, I always freak out about long fic so I'm sure most people are used to it by now. And if not, they know the way out.

[rainydaypsycho]

the sooner things could get back to normal, and that was his biggest priority.
Liar, liar, Nick's loins are on fire... for Greg!

What, my rhyming sucks? Well, yes. But your stories? Do not.

[carolinecrane]

Heh. Thanks.

[ruggerdavey]

Dude, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Your characterization is really spot on here. Spot on. And you have to know I mean it because I wouldn't say so otherwise.

I can understand you freaking out, though - we all do it - so don't think you're not allowed. Freak out all you want, just know that we all will reassure you that your writing is fine, it is good, it is absolutely lovely, and that is the truth. *hugs*

And now...*smacks Nick upside the head*

[carolinecrane]

Thanks. I am doomed to forever stress about writing Greg, plus this fic is out of the norm for me so...yeah. I'll get through it.

[ruggerdavey]

Ah, Greg. I generally live in fear of writing Greg, so I understand how you feel.