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[Qwerty]

Discuss Hitch's To Whom It May Condemn here

[Hitch]

Many thanks to Qwerty and Icephoenix, who worked flat out to get this ready.

I do hope you enjoy reading TWIMC; please let me know. Should you loathe it, let me know that too.

One more thing:

***SPOILERS***

This thread will probably feature some, so be warned.

Edited by Hitch, 04 November 2005 - 08:00 PM.

[Trident]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!

Finally!!!


Thanks guys!!!

Count me as reading the next few hours!

BTW: Bloody good cover (Watch looks like a Mido to me, doesn't it?)! Great job!

[clinkeroo]

About damn time, Hitch!

I'll start reading the moment I get home from work. Cheers.

[Quartermaster007]

TWIMC is finally here, just downloaded, will start reading tonight.

[Joyce Carrington]

Finally!



Cheers, Hitch.

[terminus]

Onto Chapter 3 - have to say this, it's up there in my Top 4 fanfics of all time, alongside Heaven Isn't Too Far Away, Blind Mans Bluff and Spies Ask Love First.

Congratulations - loving it so far.

[Icephoenix]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!

Finally!!!


Thanks guys!!!

Count me as reading the next few hours!

BTW: Bloody good cover (Watch looks like a Mido to me, doesn't it?)! Great job! 

Cheers Trident, I'm happy with the way it turned out. As for the watch it's actually a normal navigational compass I've thrown onto a leather band!

Compliments to the chef! Hitch you've done a fantastic job!

[Pam Bouvier]

As always unexpected treat!

[Bond_Bishop]

Finally! I've got to read this!

[Bond_Bishop]

I've gotten halfway through your novel Hitch and I must say this is your finest damn work! I love it!

[Qwerty]

And now I must chime in - No Hitch, I haven't read much more yet, but I will be - this is what the fanfiction section at CBn is all about, pure fun and creative output. This piece sums that up very, very nicely.

Christ, that sounds preachy, but it is true.

It's a very enjoyable story from what I have read thus far.

Definite cheers.

[Hawkeye]

Just downloaded it old chap. Good to see the fanfic section is ticking over still. (also downloaded Clinkeroos new one - hoping he'll spill the beans on when the complete set of his 80s bonds will be ready).
Cover is grand, and i'm looking forward to this piece as you've been tantalising us for what seems like ages now. goodo.

[terminus]

Just finished Chapter 4 - still quite excellent.

[Quartermaster007]

Just finished chapter two and am liking it so far.


Hitch, when is the story based, because I'm hearing references of the war and Loelia Ponsonby. So I'm guessing it's before TMWTGG?

[Hitch]

Quartermaster007,

I've left various clues and hints in TWIMC as to the dating of the story - there are a few more later on. Sorry to be so opaque. I'll let the poor readers work it out.

On second thoughts:

Thanks very much for your enquiry regarding TWIMC's dating. I hope I didn't come across as brusque when answering your question; its just that I thought you might enjoy the story more if you picked up the references as you went along - and it's still early days for TWIMC and I didn't want to get too explicit in the thread just yet. Maybe tomorrow. I've kept the (not very original) story under wraps because it's the only chance I have of entertaining readers.

I can tell you that TWIMC is set before 2005.

Thanks for sticking with the story - hopefully you'll have come to the obligatory sex and violence by now.

Edited by Hitch, 07 November 2005 - 12:04 AM.

[Scrambled Eggs]

Hitch, you know me by another name in another place. I've been getting stuck into TWIMC and it's top notch entertainment so far.

[Hitch]

I know the name, I know the number - and I'm very happy you're enjoying TWIMC.

It's always good to leave a top notch in the entertainment bedpost.

[Lazenby880]

I have read the first two chapters and should say that this is shaping up very well indeed. Interesting private musings from Bond, as well as some nice writing. Then again I did think your modesty masked what could be a brilliant story.

Once I have finished To Whom It May Condemn I shall return with fuller thoughts.

Edited by Lazenby880, 11 November 2005 - 12:54 PM.

[Qwerty]

Note:

A brand new, spectacular cover has been created for Hitch's To Whom It May Condemn!

You can view the new cover, as well as a fantastic layout cover in the fanfiction posting thread.. (You can print the picture through the general process of right clicking, 'saving the target as', etc).

Due to the size and hosting, the picture may be slightly blurry.

To Whom It May Condemn Cover & Layout

[Joyce Carrington]

Now that is cool.

[Hitch]

All that's happened is that a new picture has arrived at CBn. Simple, huh? Not a bit of it. Icephoenix and Qwerty fought with three different timezones, two email systems, one PM system, a very fussy fanfic writer and, wait for it, a hospital, when poor old Ice broke his wrist - yet still worked on the pdf and cover. I'm touched (must be the sun) by their dedication to the Bond cause. Take a bow, folks. & & indeed

You'll be pleased to hear (wake up at the back!) that TWIMC has been mentioned in the press. I thought CBn readers might like to read the following article, one of many that are now in circulation:

(From Volume CVII of Homer Nods, a periodical devoted to the fine and decorative arts.)

Bibliophilia:

The Property of a Gentleman

As is often the case with books subject to great public demand, confusion can arise from the proliferation of various editions and versions rushed out by a publisher caught unawares. These quirks and foibles are the delight of discerning collectors but, if not catalogued fully, can lead the unwary connoisseur to uninformed and costly purchases.

The first edition of To Whom It May Condemn is now out of print, and has been replaced by a second edition, recognisable by the gatefold jacket that bears the publisher

Edited by Hitch, 02 December 2005 - 11:24 AM.

[Icephoenix]

Lol! Marvellous article there Hitch, one is deeply flattered and thinks the praise is not deserved...well maybe a little Perhaps the full cover could be zipped and hosted on another site? If there are any troubles I could give it a shot.

[Quartermaster007]

Yes, the jacket is finally here!

Very nice Icepheonix

[Qwerty]

LOL! Loved it, Hitch!

[Hitch]

A thread at MI6 has debated the origin and significance of Bond's scar and, being eight sheets to the wind, I couldn't help but post what was supposed to be an incidental pleasure for Bond fans from the pages of TWIMC. What's good for the goose is good for the drunk fanfic scribbler, so:

(How Bond got his scar?)

"As a rule, and despite the Armourer

[Joyce Carrington]

There's such great humour in that piece.

[Qwerty]

Well...finally!

I have finally gotten the chance to sit down and indulge in all the books I'd been staring at weeks before this college winter break. This little fanfic is high up on my list. First off Hitch, you are far too modest--this is a story in the very mold of the literary 007. The opening chapter just strikes a chord with me personally and it doesn't let up when that first chapter ends. (I must make a note that stewardesses and planes make for great openings ).

Dreary London: check.
M, being straight to the point: check.
Bond being bored: check.
Pigeons: check.

It's all there.

As you can see, I've only made my way through the first couple chapters, but this is a great read so far Hitch. Elegant and entertaining. I'll be back for more feedback!

[Hitch]

It's good to be back. Life does get in the way sometimes.

*selfish post alert*

If I could change just one thing about TWIMC (which I could, but I'm too lazy), it would be to cut by half the number of appearances of a four-letter word beginning with the letter "B". The excessive mention of "Bond" is a remnant of the early days of my story, when I was so lacking in confidence that I had to keep writing the word just so I could say to myself, "See, you can write a Bond story after all," and thus spur myself to complete my crappy fanfic. The second half of the book doesn't offend so much in this regard, but there's still not enough use of the third person pronoun. Tsk. And some (well, a lot) of the prose...

But I had a lot of fun trying to recreate that Fleming vibe. Never again will I be able to use exclamation marks with such abandon!

All of which rambling leads me to ask: did anyone actually finish the damned thing and did they enjoy it? TWIMC infected CBn nearly two months ago and I genuinely haven't a clue if it was loved, loathed or ignored. Please be honest - decent criticism/comments are most welcome.

One last point. I tried to cram in quite a few Bond references and in-jokes to cover the story's failings, and I cheekily tried to shed some light here and there on Bond's history. Did anyone notice/like/despise these bits and pieces?

Any and all feedback gratefully received.

*end of selfish post*

Edited by Hitch, 10 January 2006 - 10:57 PM.

[Qwerty]

All of which rambling leads me to ask: did anyone actually finish the damned thing and did they enjoy it?

I've enjoyed it so far and am working on it, Hitch.