Author Topic: Rawhide (Read 13467 times)

PetiteMiel · « **on:** April 26, 2007, 01:16:37 am »

Hi,

I'm new here and I had a fanfic I wanted to share. It's called Rawhide and it's J/E, NC-17 (eventually), It is an au!au in that it takes place in 1867 and finds our two boys working on a ranch and getting ready for a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. Warning: Jack is not quite 16 and Ennis is only 18 in this story so if their ages bothers you this may not be something you'll enjoy.

This is the first fanfic in this fandom that I've attempted so I hope it won't disappoint. I have posted this at wrangler and bbmslash also but only just posted it on my own lj tonight.

The link for is http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/

Anyway I hope you like.

MaineWriter · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2007, 06:35:00 am »

Hi Petite,

Thanks for posting the link and welcome to Bettermost. Glad to have you here!

Leslie
Moderator, Fanfiction and Creative Writing

mariez · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2007, 08:05:44 pm »

Hi PetiteMiel - love that name, btw

Thanks for letting us know about your fic - I started reading and I'm really enjoying it. The characters are well drawn and the entire story has a very authentic feeling. I'm looking forward to more.

Marie

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2007, 09:36:04 pm »

Welcome to BetterMost PetiteMiel!
So glad you found your way here Bud!

I've read all 5 chapters of Rawhide and think it's really well-written! Can't wait for more!!

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2007, 10:02:58 pm »

Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad that you're enjoying the story. I've finished the next chapter but I always end up tinkering with them a bit before I'm truly satisfied so I should be posting the next chapter in a day or so.

Thanks again for the feedback. I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you thought.

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2007, 06:36:41 pm »

UPDATE: I have just posted Chapter six of this story at my live journal. You can find it at http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/7138.html#cutid1 Thanks for reading.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2007, 07:51:54 pm »

Thanks for the news Bud!

I just finished reading your new chapter. And, I'll say again, that I think your writing is really strong! You seem very knowledgeable about ranching and the cowboy lifestyle. I like that this story is set in the 19th century... very interesting spin.

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2007, 10:51:20 pm »

Thanks, I appreciate that. I'm glad you like the story and the writing. I'm trying to make the story as authentic as I can. Researching the subject has helped and is making it more fun for me at the same time. I'm learning a lot about cowboys, ranch life and cows quite frankly. LOL I'm glad to see that the effort has not been wasted. Thanks for the feedback and for giving the story a chance.

mariez · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:12:38 am »

Hey, Petite,

I finished Chapter 6 and am enjoying it more and more . . . as I've been reading I wondered if you had actual ranch experience, but I see that you've been researching - and what a great job you've done of blending your research into the story. This is a good old-fashioned western (which I love) with Jack and Ennis (also love) - a winning combination for sure, and a very natural one.

Thanks,
Marie

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2007, 11:42:06 pm »

mariez thanks for the comments on the story. I'm glad you're enjoying it and I hope you will continue to read.

UPDATE: Chapter 7 is up at my live journal. You can find it here:http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/7307.html#cutid1

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2007, 11:49:00 pm »

Thanks for the update report! Can't wait to read this next installment!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:37:03 pm »

**warning, spoiler**

I really liked this chapter Bud! I thought it was very sweet, and again, very well written and authentic feeling. I loved the detail of the gift left on Jack's pillow! It's an interesting and amazingly affectionate gesture given how conflicted Ennis is about his feelings at this stage. Can't wait for more!

mariez · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2007, 09:43:09 am »

Quote from: atz75 on May 04, 2007, 09:37:03 pm

**warning, spoiler**

I really liked this chapter Bud! I thought it was very sweet, and again, very well written and authentic feeling. I loved the detail of the gift left on Jack's pillow! It's an interesting and amazingly affectionate gesture given how conflicted Ennis is about his feelings at this stage. Can't wait for more!

more spoilers

Well said, Amanda! I'm enjoying everything about this story - it is full of small, but wonderful, meaningful details. Jack teaching Ennis to read is such a sweet touch - it's giving them this sort of "safe" intimacy that's allowing Ennis to open up. And the "maggitatized" discussion among the ranch hands was so funny and real - one of those little moments that add so much to a story.

Marie

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:10:47 am »

I too am enjoying your story very much..I also like the authenticity with which your story is moving along...thank you for giving us such a well written story and using the realizism of the time to make it true. janice

Luvlylittlewing · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2007, 06:14:58 pm »

Very effective writing, PetiteMiel! I've only read the 1st chapter, but I'm hooked! I really like what I read and will finish the remaining installments sometime today or tomorrow. Welcome to Bettermost, PetiteMiel! It is good to have you here!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:34:25 pm »

Hi PetiteMiel!

I happened to see you on line earlier when you posted your new chapter earlier this evening. You may have realized that we were having some technical issues. And, as part of rebooting the forum, it seems that some very recent posts might have gotten lost (at least for now). So, I thought I'd do you a favor and repost your link!

Can't wait to read it!

http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/7618.html

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:57:56 pm »

Hey, I didn't realize when I posted the update that the server was going to be down or that the post might be lost. That's what I get for having my mind on Jack and Ennis and not the big red message you guys left at the top of the page. LOL But can you blame me? Thanks for reposting the link. I hope you like the next chapter.

mariez · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2007, 07:41:29 am »

Thanks Amanda and Petite! I know I'll enjoy the next chapter.

Marie

Penthesilea · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2007, 02:24:44 pm »

Quote from: PetiteMiel on May 07, 2007, 10:57:56 pm

That's what I get for having my mind on Jack and Ennis and not ...

That's exactly where it should be

.

Welcome to BetterMost, lil' hon

. I also discovered your story a bit later and read the first five chapters in one go. I'm enjoying it immensly, in particular the feel of authenticity.
But now you gotta get back to writing. You can't leave 'em like you did (chap 8 ) for long. You need to fix this asap

.

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2007, 04:04:21 pm »

Thanks for the feedback. It's great to get new readers who are willing to play catch up. Glad you're liking things so far and don't worry, I'm off to write right now just checking the boards first.

belbbmfan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2007, 09:14:23 am »

Hey Petitemiel (what a nice name btw

)

I love playing catch up, only.... now i'm all caught up and i want to hit that 'next' button again, hmmmm... i'll just have to be a little patient i guess.

I really like this story. As everyone here said, very authentic. When is the movie being released?

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2007, 10:28:47 pm »

UPDATE: Chapter 9 is now posted on my journal. Enjoy!

http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/7926.html#cutid1

belbbmfan, Thanks I'm glad you are enjoying it. I'm not sure about the movie, although I'd love to see it myself. LOL I think I should just concentrate on getting it written first and not put the cart before the horse so to speak.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2007, 10:34:21 pm »

Thanks for the link! Can't wait to read it.

mariez · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2007, 09:50:12 am »

Just finished reading and commenting on Chapter 9.

I could go on and on - but I'll just say that this is a "must-read" imo, that never hits a false note. If you're not reading it - you should be!

Marie

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:20:10 pm »

UPDATE: CHAPTER 10 IS UP!!!

http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/7999.html#cutid1

Thanks for the feedback guys and for continuing to read. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2007, 09:08:42 pm »

That was "grrrreat", as Tony would say. Wonderful chapter. The only thing wrong with it was when it ended.!!!! I want this to go on and on........ great job. janice

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2007, 09:49:16 pm »

Thanks for the feedback. Sorry it couldn't go on and on and on but my fingers were tired of typing. LOL Don't worry more to come.

Thanks for reading.

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:02:32 pm »

UPDATE!!! Chapter 11 is now up!

http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/8694.html#cutid1

Hope you enjoy it.

PetiteMiel · « **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:08:15 pm »

UPDATE!!! Chapter 12 is up and you can find it here: http://petitemiel.livejournal.com/8770.html#cutid1

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy it.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:19:11 pm »

Yeehaw! Thanks Bud! Heading on over to read....

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #30 on:** May 30, 2007, 10:25:13 pm »

Wow! What an intriguing way to end the chapter! Can't wait for more.

belbbmfan · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:08:37 pm »

Quote from: atz75 on May 30, 2007, 10:25:13 pm

Wow! What an intriguing way to end the chapter! Can't wait for more.

Me neither. I'm really enjoying this story. Can't wait for more.

mariez · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2007, 06:11:23 pm »

Quote from: atz75 on May 30, 2007, 10:25:13 pm

Wow! What an intriguing way to end the chapter! Can't wait for more.

Quote from: belbbmfan on May 31, 2007, 01:08:37 pm

Me neither. I'm really enjoying this story. Can't wait for more.

Ditto and ditto. This story is consistently excellent.

Marie

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #33 on:** June 10, 2007, 11:44:58 pm »

Any news here Buds? Can't wait for more of this one!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #34 on:** June 21, 2007, 12:38:26 am »

Has anyone heard from our Bud, PetiteMiel? Hope everything's OK.

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #35 on:** June 21, 2007, 12:54:14 am »

No and I have been rather concerned myself. I hope everything is ok/

Penthesilea · « **Reply #36 on:** June 21, 2007, 01:13:08 am »

Quote from: atz75 on June 21, 2007, 12:38:26 am

Has anyone heard from our Bud, PetiteMiel? Hope everything's OK.

She hasn't been logged on here since May, 31st and hasn't written anything in her LJ since the last chapter (May, 30th).

mariez · « **Reply #37 on:** June 21, 2007, 06:37:20 pm »

Petite just posted a notice on Brokebackslash that she has had computer woes - and, sadly, she is having to start her latest chapter over from scratch because it wasn't yet backed up! She hopes to start working on the chapter on Saturday.

Poor thing!

Marie

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #38 on:** June 21, 2007, 06:44:17 pm »

ie

thanks for the heads up marie

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #39 on:** June 21, 2007, 07:56:17 pm »

Yes, indeed. Thanks for the info Bud!

Penthesilea · « **Reply #40 on:** August 15, 2007, 04:05:15 pm »

Still no news on this story

Whaddya think - will it be continued? Or have you given up on it?

mariez · « **Reply #41 on:** August 15, 2007, 08:06:50 pm »

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2007, 04:05:15 pm

Still no news on this story

Whaddya think - will it be continued? Or have you given up on it?

I don't know what to think,Chrissi. I see that it was June 21 when she posted the message about computer problems. I checked her LJ and there's nothing recent there, but I did notice that there were some fairly recent comments to her last chapter in which readers were asking if she would be continuing (August 10 the latest), but no replies. $:-\$

Marie

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Author Topic: Rawhide (Read 13467 times)