Are you a programmer or web site designer who loves transformation stories? I have a quick technical question for you. I'd love to set up a search function for all my stories by multiple categories, so readers can find exactly what kind of combination of interests they are looking for. Is there an HTML widget of some kind that can create that? Thanks a million.
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It’s a new year, and the next big thing at My Transformations is here! I’m going to create a crowdfunded, community-driven transformation story saga. Supporters of the project can participate in helping it develop in a number of ways:
Superhero: Heroes and villains battle for supremacy using transformation-themed powers and gadgets. Think of a “She-Hulk” type character fighting to stop “Professor Corpulence” from making the entire world fat. The “Time Vixen” could be a woman who changes her physical age as she moves time backwards and forwards. “Sex Craze" is a hypnotic temptress who can turn her opponents to slutty bimbos or empowering her allies to become lust-crazed evil geniuses. Real World: Ordinary people are pulled into transformative situations, and the everyday quickly becomes fantasy in the flesh. A writer finds whatever he types on his laptop comes true. A catty woman notices that the sarcastic compliments she gives her friends and co-workers shift reality to match them. A waitress discovers that the food at her fattening restaurant causes immediate weight gain. The sparks really fly when all the charmed people cross paths for the first time. Fantasy Intrigue: Royal power struggles and heroic trials with a transformation twist. A jilted bride sabotages a royal wedding via age progression or gender change. An adventuring knight discovers a treasure chest full of transformation themed magical artifacts, like the unpredictable Ring of Change, or a mirror that can transform frail princesses into big, bulky beasts. Witches, hexes, and magic potions abound as the characters journey forth to find power, glory, beauty, or love. Please vote on which ideas you like the best, and let me know what you think of this project in the comments, Also let me know in the comments if you have any specific requests for crowdfunding rewards. I have a “King Tier” in mind for a top backer, and I’d like to hear your thoughts as to what you’d like that to include. Here is the poll. You can select multiple options if you like more than 1 idea. I wanted to share a little bit more about myself, what motivates my writing, and what to expect in the near future.
I first started writing stories online when I was 16 years old. I had no friends at the time. In fact, I'd never had any friends - I'd gone through school feeling hopelessly outcast. What's more, at the time, I didn't feel like I was particularly intelligent. Sure, I had a sharp mind, but I didn't feel like my intellect was capable of helping me in any meaningful ways: I couldn't make friends, perform well academically, or connect with others who understood me. When I posted my first story (which was fan fiction) I received positive reinforcement (in the form of favorable reviews) within hours. My story was admired and appreciated, with one person calling it "the best ever." I suddenly felt like I had a way to connect with people in a way that was punishingly elusive in my interpersonal life. What's more, as I wrote and read more, I felt like there were elements of myself (issues related to fetish, gender, sexuality, ect) that I was able to explore with like-minded people. These were topics that I simply couldn't talk about with other people in person - at least, not in the same way. Writing allows me to connect with other unique people and to tell stories I feel need to be told because nobody else is telling them. Over the next decade, my personal life has improved, but my passion for writing (both fiction and non-fiction) never abated. Sadly, one defining feature of writing online is how fragile web infrastructure can be. My first account (on fanfiction.net) was deleted, along with my stories. I then started a Yahoo group, which was difficult to manage and attracted few people. I then tried to post my stories to a series of forums, many of which seemed to arbitrarily shut down after about a year or two, and then restart somewhere else. When I started this site in 2011, it was with the goal of finding a place I could manage all my stories that would not be shut down or deleted. I noticed other writers on a forum I frequented offering to do commissions and I decided I'd give it a shot as well. I liked the idea of making money doing something I love and that I felt like my stories seemed to be generally well received. One aspect of writing commissions that I particularly enjoy is figuring out what motivates people's interests, and writing a "perfect story" from their perspective, hopefully hitting on elements that even they didn't know they appreciated. I've been more and less productive during different periods, mostly because of work or (more recently) being in grad school at double the full time pace (I'm done with my program, as of a few weeks ago.) I've been juggling a lot of commissions and term papers, so that's probably why I've posted a little less frequently over the past few months. While what drew me to writing had nothing to do with making money, I can't deny that I'd love to be a professional writer. I'd love the opportunity to focus exclusively on writing, rather than splitting my focus between a main job and relegating writing to just a hobby. So part of my goal with this site is trying to realize that dream, and now that I have more free time, I can spend more energy on it. So in the future, expect more frequent blog posts, more of a presence from me online in a few other locations (I'm trying to discover new forums, so let me know if you have a favorite,) more stories posted here, more commissions, and more Ebooks. Hopefully, something for everyone. Let me know what you are liking the best, and I'll try to do more of it. Let me know what I can improve on, and I'll try my best to incorporate that feedback as well. Also, last week I was able to announce some new Ebooks and new stories posted here, so please check those out if you haven't already. I've finished two new stories! One is New Game, which is a short gender/race change story. The other is Awakening, a body part expansion story, which is a bit new for this site. I also have a special announcement. Very soon, I will be publishing ebooks on Amazon! Ebooks are a fantastic way to reach a wider audience and help promote and explore transformation ideas. I will continue taking commissions (in fact, I have a couple that I'm working on right now), and I'll continue to post stories on this site. If you are excited about the ebook idea, please leave me a comment letting me know what kinds of ideas you'd like to see. I take the opinion of my readers very seriously and I'll try my best to incorporate your comments and suggestions into upcoming ebook projects. I've just finished a story, The Concert. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, this is more of a romantic/erotic meeting, rather than a transformation themed story. Let me know what you think in the comments.
Today's beautiful person is Christina Schmidt. I also have a special announcement. I'm going to be making some exciting changes to this site very soon. This includes better organizing my stories and offering some new features. Stay tuned! I was surprised to look at the traffic stats and find that my site is regularly getting around 300 unique visitors a day. That's a lot of people! Since you are here, I wanted to ask what you'd like most from this blog. I have several things planned (including posting more often), but I'm curious what you find the most interesting idea: 1. Reviews of stories, books, and sites about transformations. I want to provide information about my explorations of the best material out there. I'd like to share what I like, why I like it, and how it compares to what else is available. 2. Sneak peaks of upcoming stories and discussion of the creative process. Sharing what's happening and how it's happening. This means sharing what stories I'm working on, excepts from my works in progress, and my musings on how to craft a story and complete a project. 3. In depth explanation of transformation concepts. This includes my thoughts on previous stories, why certain ideas are appealing, and brainstorming on what it all means. I'd like to share precisely what appeals to me and explain how that flows into what I write, as well as compare the style of different types of stories in different communities. 4. More personal tidbits. What it's like being a writer, the experience of running this website, how my personal tastes has affected my life, and how to communicate with people on and offline about topics like transformations. 5. Your choice. Let me know what you'd like to see, if I haven't listed it here. This time I'd doing things a little different. Feel free to comment, but I'm leaving a poll in case people find that more accessible. Yesterday I decided to create this blog in order to get better feedback from my readers. Today I received some. I heard from a longtime reader that it would be helpful to provide a space for commenting on stories individually.
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AboutT.F. Wright is a game developer and bestselling author. They focus on topics like magical transformations, celebrating alternative forms of beauty, flipping traditional gender roles, and LGBT themes. T.F. is also available for commissions. Categories
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