okay i know i'm kinda being a hog here with the comments thing but since ur replying i wanted to ask you what you were thinking when you first started writing from sentence number one of she got me? I mean were you just going with the flow of your own thoughts or did you kinda have a clue already of where they would end up and the whole story? people tell me i'm a good writer and i do have thoughts about things like what you wrote about but i get so nervous when i go to write them down cuz i'm scared i'm gonna mess up and i used to not care about messin up but now i do for some reason and if i can get passed that i might be an okay writer again. So how do you relax when ur writing?

Author's Response: Your question just made me realize that today is my one year anniversary here at NF.com lol! But anyway, WOW, that is such a good question. I dunno, I don't even think I do relax anymore. It's sad, because writing used to be a lot more fun for me when I didn't worry about every single word sounding right -- I just wanted to make sure the flow was more or less where I wanted it to be. Lately, though, I've just become consumed with trying to make everything perfect in spite of the fact that I'm NEVER going to get there lol. So, I guess we should both get back to where we started and just let our words flow from the heart. When I started writing She Got Me, I had no intention of letting anyone actually read what I'd written, so I think a lot of it came from not really caring where I went with it because it was just for me. In 2002, I only got as far as Justin and Michelle becoming an 'official couple' and I stopped writing it for about a year. In 2004, I decided to post at a message board and the incredible feedback just gave me confidence and it pushed me to keep going. When I first started, there was no trip to London, no Christmas in Memphis or even the thought of Michelle cheating. It was just something I concocted because after the debacle of Britney and Justin, I wanted JT to be able to find the beauty of a very average girl, not unlike myself, that was doin' her thing in college and just tryin' to maintain. As I sit here thinking about it, I'm realizing how much easier it was for me to write when I was the only one who'd read it. Basically, just do your best to throw all of your fears out the window and just let it flow. The reason I've been doing most of my writing from the First Person point of view is because I find that it's a lot like writing a diary. It's just letting your thoughts emanate from your head onto paper. So, if the writing you're doing is fictional or poetry or something of that nature, I'd suggest letting the narration take an 'I' standpoint and just see what comes out. It gives me a fluidity that I can't seem to grasp when I write from Third Person. And just go for it and let your thoughts flow. I really didn't mean to ramble this much lol, but I loved your question, so I hope that I at least somewhat helped with an answer. And if you need anything, an opinion on your work or whatever else, feel free to email me. =D

I'd have to agree. Today is just the day where emotions are everwhere. Things are just happening today and this is just one more thing to add to that list. I love the stories and I think it is so beautiful that you are so 'attached' to your stories. Once again, thank you for writing an amazing story. J&B!

Author's Response: I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that's being all extra sappy today lol. Thank you, Nikki, for being a constant feedbacker (...is that a word? lol) over the course of these stories. And right about now, I wish I wasn't so damn attached, but they're my babies! Thanks for lovin' them with me, though. It means the world!

Aw, damn Ashley. I'm so emotional today and this is the time you choose to write this? LOL. I cannot tell you have real Michelle and Justin have been to me. I'm so glad that I've been hooked since "She Got Me". That beautiful mind of yours created the wonderful world of theirs. It was all make believe, but the powers of your words made it a reality. You made it real and relatable and I cannot tell you how much I admire you and your skills. This series of perfection is the best things I've ever read. I felt everything. And when I say everything, I mean the anxiousness of Justin when he nervously crashed his car into Michelle's, the feelings of hurt when Justin didn't make it to Michelle's ceremony and decided to make up for it with diamonds and roses, and I for damn sure felt every word in those vows you wrote. The love and passion. The hate and disgust. Everything was amazing. So, I want to thank you for being the author that you are and for giving me the opportunity to read your work and tell you how I felt in every review. I'm not just saying that because you're my homeslice either, LOL. You're the shit and don't let anyone convince you otherwise ;-)

Author's Response: Ahhh, more crying! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I could say it a trillion times but it wouldn't even begin to tell you just how much your words mean to me. Michelle and Justin are certainly real to me, so my head is spinning from the compliment. If I've even evoked half the emotion from you that I've gotten from writing about them, then I can say with a happy heart and mind that my job is done here lol. I'm glad that you're able to recap some of your favorite moments, because the things you mentioned are where I really feel like I did some of my finest work. For taking the time out of your life to sit down and enjoy my words and the feeling that I tried to put behind them is proof that you, my dear, are THE shit. Squared. Once again, thank you and I love you for it. =D

That was wonderful and beautiful and i'm crying right now that how touching that was LOL I want to get married right now after reading that. You have written an AMAZING story of two people lives in these stories. I want to let you know that I have enjoyed the tears, the love, and all that came with bugs and babs and their family and freind as much as i'll miss this story I look forward to more from yo God BLESS you and your ability to write and create entertainment for others as well as yourself THat was great and I thank you for writting down your thoughts and allowing us to read them. LOl okay i'm sorry if this was long but I get that way sometimes. I just wanted to tell how enjoyed what you wrote okay i'm done

Author's Response: God bless YOU for such inspring, thoughtful words. You got me crying even harder than I already was, so forgive me if this doesn't make sense 'cause my vision is gettin' all blurry lol. I can't even express my thankfulness for how encouraging your feedback is. I started this story with my best friend 'cause we were bored one day, and because of the amazing support, it somehow manifested into this fairytale. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking this adventure with me and with them and I appreciate the review. Thank you for crying with me and wanting to get married, too, 'cause Lord knows I do right now LOL! So, now I feel a little less dorkish and just completely touched by your words. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tasha!

I gotta say that I always look into this site to see if you updated this story...now that it is over, i am both happy and sad....happy for you, because it was such a great story from beginning till the end and sad cuz I'm really going to miss this story....Kudos to you for doing a great job....Hope that you will continue writing and I hope to read it soon...

Author's Response: You brought yet another tear to my eye, Lauren lol. Thank you for the beautiful compliment. I'm happy and sad, as well -- I'm gonna miss the drama of Justin & Chelle, but I guess all things have to come to an end...*Sigh* I'm overjoyed that you all have enjoyed reading about them and I'm just immensely thankful for all the feedback. Thank you for taking the time to say that, and I look forward to hearing your opinions on whatever else I'll soon have going. Thanks, girl. =D