Lay Me Low Is Now Complete and Posted

[teddy_radiator]

Okay. It is finished. At 39 chapters and 286,886 words, Lay Me Low is now officially completed and posted at TPP. I will never make a penny from this story, and some people will dismiss it because 'it's just fanfiction', but to me it is the most valuable story I have written or ever will write.

I'm happy and sad and about to burst with emotion, because I did it.

I wrote it, and in doing so, I became a writer.

I have it as a full-length PDF, Mobi or Epub file, if anyone wants it for their e-readers. Just message me with your email address and I'll send it. All I ask is that if you read it, you'll give me some feedback on it.

Comments

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Put me down for an EPUB file. I've wanted to say this for so long! Congratulations, dearest. The road was longer than you knew it would be, wasn't it? But look where you are now. I'm so happy for you. Xxoo

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't be here without you, babe. And even though it was longer than I anticipated, I wouldn't take anything for the journey.

[mimimanderly.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, Sweetie! I'll start on it after I finish reading Seven Preposterous Things. (I referred to your "desert island picks" to get back into reading fanfic again.)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Mimi darling, you are reading the definitive SSHG fic in Seven preposterous things. It must always come first! But I hope you will enjoy Lay Me Low as well.

[toblass.livejournal.com]

Congrats, Teddy! And I would love a copy from you for my Kindle. Thank you!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweeetie - I sent it to you today - I hope you got it!

[toblass.livejournal.com]

I did indeed!

Thank you again!

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. And what an accomplishment!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm quite amazed (and a little embarrassed) at hoe emotional I've been about finishing it. It's like a milestone in my life has been achieved.

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

Reading this post is like hearing choirs of angels sing the Hallelujah. Well done, my friend!!!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much, beffey! You always make me feel so good about myself.

[lemonade8.livejournal.com]

Woo hooo!! How long has it been since you were in labor with this baby? Congratulations!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I posted the Prologue on Ashwinder on January 8, 2011, and with that began the most important journey of my life.

[delphipsmith]

Congratulations!!!

[curly-queue.livejournal.com]

Hey Teddy!
Congratulations on finishing this mighty epic. You know I'm dying to finish reading it!
However, I'm looking at it on Ash and I think it might be missing the last chapter even though it's marked complete? There's a chapter 38 on PP that I can't see on Ash.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Yes, Ash is usually a couple of days behind TPP. It has posted in its entirety on TPP, and the last chapter in Ash should post in a few days. TPP is complete, though.

[curly-queue.livejournal.com]

No worries, I'll go pull it from PP. Despite the fact that I'm saving it to read on holiday, I want it downloaded and on my ereader now now now so I can carry it around with me like a security blanket.
...that's normal, right?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Sweetie, I'm way ahead of ya. I already have it in its entirety in Kindle, Nook and PDF formats. Just message me with your email address and I'll send you whatever format you want.

[curly-queue.livejournal.com]

That's ok, I have a whole system where I import everything into Calibre using fanficdownloader, put a cover on, apply tags and then sync across iDevices. I spent the whole day changing my library over from ibooks to a new app called Marvin. I've actually been thinking of writing a post about all the ways to make fanfic portable, I think I have it down to a science by now.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

You really should! Mine are very clumsy; it would be great to have fanfics that behave like professionally formatted books. When I put Her Minder (the original) on Smashwords it took me all day to format it. I'd love to know an easier way - a tutorial would be most appreciated.

[kmhmd.livejournal.com]

So excited! can't wait to read it. mobi please.

[curly-queue.livejournal.com]

Man I'm gobby in these comments tonight! I know you posted in lovedraughts, but you could also post in snapeyloveshermy. I'm sure a lot of people there would be interested.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Do you think people would mind if I did? I know it's a rec community, but would it be okay to pimp a bit?

[christev.livejournal.com]

AWESOME!!! I have found that for the most part, I just don't to well with WIPs because my memory can't handle it. I feel bad that I haven't supported you on your posting/writing journey. :(

However, Lay Me Low has just gone to the top of my reading list, and I can't wait to read and review it!

*kisses*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I completely understand. When I first got into the fandom, I can't tell you how many frustrating moments I spent reading a juicy fic, only to get to the end and realise it was unfinished, or worse, abandoned. I realise many of my friends feel the same way, so now I hope you will enjoy reading it in its entirety.

[hbart.livejournal.com]

This is going to be a hellish busy week in the real life realm, so I don't know when I will get around to reading. I'd rather wait until I can hide away with no distractions. So, in the meantime, I wanted to stop by and say congratulations on finishing. I know how much this story means to you, and I can only imagine the personal satisfaction and also sadness that comes with finishing this one. But, it is a springboard to bigger and better things, right? Now, back to writing! :)

[justpinkpastel.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I am so proud of all the hard work and effort that you put into that amazing story, along with all the love and tears that show clearly through your writing. I would love to get a copy to put on my kindle so I can read at work. I don't think they would appreciate it if I was reading on the computer. ;)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you sweetie!

I can't seem to locate your email, although I know you've sent me emails in the past - could you let me know it again, and I'll send you a Mobi file for your Kindle.

Lay Me Low

[amoracchius.livejournal.com]

Fantastic. Congratulations! I would be delighted to get an EPUB file of Lay Me Low. At over 286 thousand words it is a full fledged novel and a darned good one.

Re: Lay Me Low

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll be happy to sent it to you. Just message me with your email address and I'll get it to you straight away. Thank you for your kind words!

Re: Lay Me Low

[amoracchius.livejournal.com]

My email address is junekwilliams@aol.com

Thanks soooooo much!