Murda/Urban Gangstas - 10/23/2007 - Update - The Road Splits In The Courtroom
vita4all:
Veckah, Angelyne, Moon, Diesel, Elven, friends and new readers:
Thanks publicly for your recent comments. One reader described Murda as a compelling story. Telling it has become more important and bigger than me, if you can understand that. Some of you have been very specific in your posts, (and PMs or emails which I won't share for privacy reasons), and they hit the heart of what I've been hoping to accomplish:
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From Diesel2370: ...Kareem.... It seems like his father's murder is slowly killing him and he can't see past the grief and rage that he feels...
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From Elven_Song: ...the way people are raised and the things that happen building up to their adulthood affect how they act when they're older and also what lifestyle they choose (or are forced into). I'm glad that you put some history into your story because it makes it very real...
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From Phoenix_risin: ...love all the social issues you bring into the story with such finesse.... Especially the struggles of inner city youth and what they face as well as the whole baby momma drama and the trouble you have finding a real relationship in the "warzone"...
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From Angelyne: I enjoy the character of Junior, and the whole byplay between him and his father trying to out manipulate each other....love the character of Ronnie, the gangster with a heart of gold....
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From Moon22T: I see exactly what Junior's tryna do... he reminds me of me as far as his motives, wanting to help his community.
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From Ali_Xavier: ...chapters...humanized the bad guys so people can see how they came to be the way they are.
Thanks again ... I'm blessed to be able to take you on this journey in a place and time traveled by so many invisible people, and that so many of you are enjoying it, supportive of it, or at least interested enough to keep up with it. New chapters to come soon.
LissaS:
Ok, I decided to read the story from the begining again and I came across where Junior said to his father "Leave it the Devil to know the Word better than anyone else, then put a spin on it. It' honor, not obey, and even it was, this ain't Paradise." I got chills from that OMG cause that is soooooooo true!
Junior is such a strong person and it's soooo surprising he caught on to that and that you got it in here. I'm walking the Christian walk and to tell you the truth what Raheem said to his son earlier in the story when they were in the car, I missed it the first time.
The devil do know the Word in and out and better than anyone and he do put a spin on things. This ain't paradise and not everything your parents say or do is right! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR JUNIOR. WOW I"M SOOO ASTONISHED RIGHT NOW. I got chills from that OMG cause that is soooooooo true! Man, Junior is SHARP! Oh I can't wait to see how this story ends please take your time. But I do understand why Raheem is the way he is I could go on and on about your characters.
Oh my goodness this needs to be converted into a movie with no changes, you know how Hollywood likes to make changes. This is just too good. It might even be better than boys N the hood. I'm telling you you got real talent no doubt. I'm seriously a huge fan of your right now. I'll be head of your fan club when you get famous! Which I truly believe you will.
Just wait till I start breaking Ronnie down and others. Which is why I decided to read it again cause I was rushing through it the first time since I really didn't have the time now I can really disect this
vita4all:
Friends and new readers:
New chapter tonight: Quicksand Kisses
This one shows the point of view of Chan, and how love, friendship and grim events threatens to undo the solid life he's tried to build since being released from juvie 7 or 8 years ago.
I still have one or two more photos I'll add to this chapter by tomorrow.
My apologies for a few of you who got to read the chapter following that, the one with no photos. It was a draft I'm still working on and was titled Gotta Make Time To Play, but that will probably not be the final name. Think of it as a Sneak Peak.
I took a nap, and my kid came in and did me in. Rather than minimize the screen, she saved the work around 5:30 pm and exited out! This is why there were no photos in it. As Chan would say, I coulda killed her!
Enjoy, and please leave a comment.
::smilieiforgetwhi:: Find My Update on Post 1, Page 1, Never The End Of This Thread::smilieiforgetwhi::
Elven_Song:
I love that chapter 'Quicksand Kisses'. Very nice. I'm starting to see how this is all playing out, and I'm already guessing what roles Chan, Ronnie, and Kareem will be playing together in the future. ;) hehe.
Sorry to hear what happened! My sisters (and parents) have done that to me countless times with other work. Kids, they're specially trained in sabotage. =P Next time leave a sticky note, that'll get the message across. ^^
Yorvi:
I had some time to myself today and decided to read the story again from the begining..Ronnie is my favorite person in this story..He reminds me of this guy I knew and loved a few years ago..I liked the two recent entries..My husband has even taking a liking to it(and that is soooo rare because he doesnt like anything about the Sims 2,lol)Keep doing what you do and I will keep being a fan sweetie!
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