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| Ah. Memories. It's the oddest thing--dealing with the end of the X-files. Unlike many, I'm still planning to continue writing for a while. But there is a part of me that knows it will never be the same. A huge amount of enthusiasm (both in the readers and the writers) will probably drop off as memories of the x-files fade into the distance. I joined the party late in the game. The first episode I watched was Triangle. A baptism by fire, if ever there was one. I didn't understand a single thing except for this: Mulder and Scully were fascinating together. And that was quite enough to set me on this journey. And what a journey it's been (and will continue to be--even if it does change in some ways). I've been writing from the time I learned to write. I wrote a book of poetry for my teacher at age 7. I had high hopes of being a screenwriter during my 20s. I sold one small script for an industrial film on a subject I knew nothing about and that was it as far as professional credits.And I came to grips with that reality. I wasn't going to be a writer in this lifetime. I simply stopped trying. When I started reading fan fiction, I loved it. I was amazed at the quality of work available and I wrote my first story as a lark. Nothing more. Just to see if I could. The second one was also a "one time only" type thing. By the third story (Sweet and Sour Frustration) I had reached a turning point. I stopped lying to myself and acknowledged that I really loved doing this and wanted to continue. It is such an incredible feeling to finally have my work read by someone other than myself. And the readers have been so incredibly generous and kind to me with their lovely notes. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. I don't need my real name on my work, I don't need payment, I don't need glory. I just need to sit down and write about two incredible characters and know that someone, somewhere, is reading my work and sharing whatever journey I decide to take them on. And for all the snarky comments, as the series ends, credit must be given to the people who created and developed the characters: Chris Carter, 1013, the writers, directors, cast and crew. But equally important--if not more important--are the two people who put the heart and soul and breath into Mulder and Scully: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Thank you, X-files. For the hours and hours of entertainment. For the reaffirmation of my essential belief in romance, for inspiring me to take a chance again, and for making me feel like a writer. All of these feelings are blended together and part of my total experience with the series and it's a very rich and powerful store of emotions. To all of you... Go forth in the spirit of love. ~Gina |