"The Avalanche Has Already Started..."

...and now it is finally over.

Authors Final Words and Credits

Another real self indulgence here, so forgive me copying some of the other authors on here that have ended their stories with some thanks.

When I started Avalanche back before Easter I knew it would be a long and hard road, how long and how hard I don't think I could have guessed. There are a few thanks that I need to get out of the way but first my final thoughts.

'Phew, I'm never writing anything so bloody long again!'

That's all I have to say. Apart from I'm probably going to be reposting this and Dragons at some point soon. Putting in all the formatting that I never realised FFN removed on me, correcting a few of the more obvious typing mistakes, and yanking out some authors notes to clean it up for later readers. So if you see chapters coming up don't get excited, it's done and dusted now there is no more drama to follow in this sorry little tale.

I had a real meaning for Avalanche, there was a real point to everything I wrote, everything I put them through but all that's now for you to decipher if you can be bothered. Some people already understand, some people will understand and some people will never understand but that's just how it is.

I've been asked repeatedly to keep writing this story which is really flattering but it just doesn't work guys. We have to have an ending and I hope that the ending you got is the one you all hoped for, or wanted.

I have some credits and thanks that I want to "shout out" whilst I can.

Heather Hogan, media star and terrific writer, for giving me the inspiration to write Dragons and for starting me on this road. I'm not sure if I should thank you or curse you, but I think the former would be more appropriate.

Stunty for being a mate, and for sending me nice messages through the pain of Chapter 19 and all the subsequent bits. Oh and for having great taste in music and sending my lyric after lyric that would fit both Naomi's and Emily's playlists. I wish I could have used them all, but then I'd probably still be writing Chapter 20 if I did (-: I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Atd and anything else you write.

Hawke and AL for doing the same, cheering me up through the heartache and for providing me with mass entertainment with 'Cyprus and Flickers

Nobl's and Mari for not missing a review on a single chapter as far as I can remember and making me smile when I got my e-mails every morning. Big thanks to Nobl's for writing as well, told you, you could do it d-:

To everyone else that sent me reviews or PM's about the story thanks as well. I'm not going to become a review whore, but if any writer tells you they don't enjoy reading some praise, or some constructive criticism then they're probably lying.

To those that sent me hate mail, well I've had my say on you lot. Just stop bugging writers you know? Take your sad little ego-wanks back to somewhere they like flamers and trolls!

Finally thanks to everyone that writes Skins stories on here. You were a welcome distraction during my many bouts of procrastination. Without people like you, well I'd have nothing to read again!

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My next bits are personal and a real indulgence so feel free to ignore me, I know I do as does Mrs Es most of the time.

During the writing of chapter 27 I lost my four legged best friend Bexley. He's been with me through more highs and lows that I care to mention and had been the one source of stability in my life for longer than I can admit. I miss him terribly. He was always an inspiration and will continue to be so...goodbye my friend, see you in Albion.

Yesterday, (the 11th August 2010 as I write this), I read a tragic tale that struck a real chord with me. I wrote about it on my blog so I won't bore you all again but I dedicate a part of this story to Robyn Nixon. Someone I never met, never knew but think I understand better than some. Avalanches come to us all and sometimes we don't get the happy ending. Rest in peace Robyn, I only wish you could have had the ending I wanted to give to my girls.

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Right that said back to the good bits, in true, old fashioned, James Bond style

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Naomily will return in 'Postcards from Paradise'

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Coming to a website near you as soon as I've had a rest for a bit and got some more of my other story written.

Thanks for reading, hope it was worth the time you invested. See you soon

Es