A date for your diaries - the 2009 Spreewaldmarathon is now accepting entries, there are events for everyone over the three days of the 17, 18 and 19 April, I'm already entered in the 200km event, early entries get cheaper fees! The cycling events take place on the 18th so take a trip on the wild side, visit the far east of Germany, have some fun and meet up with other Gabfen. I'll be starting my training earlier this time - like next week!

Next up - the Gabyzone. I'm as in the dark over what's happening with it as anyone, I'm trying to find out and I will let you know but in the meantime remember you can keep in touch in the chatroom and the Maddys Scribbles Yahoo group.

Lastly this week I've added a button above which allows you to donate towards the running costs of the site - this isn't a begging bowl, just a way for peeps to help out if they want to. There - I shan't mention it again.

27th August 2008
Just a quick note this week to lay your fears to rest! The reason there's nothing new to read yet is that I don't have anything to post! Well that and the fact that i've been busy working on 7, yes seven books based on my recent trip - I really need to finish those and another 4 outstanding projects before I can get back into writing properly. I am still doodling - a new Gaby story is started and the current Nena tale is all planned out, if I ever get the time I also have some all new stories I want to spend some time on.

If things go well I should have something storywise to post mid September.

In the mean time you can now get the full Nena holiday report here!

13th August 2008
Nena's Holiday

20th July 2008
Last minute update!

Sharp has expressed the latest couple of chapters through to me so here is a bonus! Click on the links to read the latest fanfics!

All Things Denied	Chapter 20 revised version	Chapter 21 final chapter
Chris & Julia's Big Day	Chapter 18	Chapter 19
Gaby am Deutsche	Chapter 8	Chapter 9
Warsop	Chapter 4

Remember the next update will be on the 13th of August.

16th July 2008
Mad's summer hols

This will be the last update for a month - in fact all the way to the 13th of August.

Well I didn't get any more writing done this week, preparing for the trip has taken precedence! I will be doing some writing while I'm away so look out for some new stuff when I get back. In case you've been on Planet Zog I am headed once more to Germany, this time to the Baltic coast where I will trace the coast north into Denmark before heading eastwards through Denmark, back into Germany and all the way to Kap Arkona on Insel Rügen. I will take a few pictures on the way and I'm sure that those of you who are interested will find out more on my return.

The Fanfics get a bonus edition this week to make up for the long break, click on the links to have a read! There would have been more but my elderly computer doesn't understand some of the files you guys send me!

9th July 2008
Countdown to Summer

We'll start with the Fanfics as usual- All Things Denied reaches chapter 20, Chris & Julia's Big Day hits part 17, Warsop gets chapter 3 and Whatever Next reaches the dizzying heights of part 17!

As promised if you click here you can read the second instalment of Special Request, the new Nena story for 2008! There might be more next week - it depends how my week goes but I will be adding more words while i'm away so just hang tight!

Remember that next week is the last update until mid August.

2nd July 2008
Holiday Season

All Things Denied has another new chapter, number 19 this week,Chris & Julia's Big Day reaches part 16 this week too! Warsop gets a second chapter this week too. Angharads second Gabycon offering, At The Clinic makes it's debut too so theres plenty of reading to keep you occupied.

Talking of being occupied, I've not had much writing time this week so there's nothing new from me, a new Special Request chapter will be posted next week. The reason for my tardiness is the impending removal of my person to Germany and Denmark for my summer hols, the organisation and booking has been intensive but i'm nearly sorted! Which leads me on to the schedule for the next few weeks; there will be normal service until the 16th July, the next update will then be on August 12th. I will try to make sure there is plenty for you to read while I'm out of the loop, fanfics and Maddy scribbles.

Just a reminder that Gaby Bits is now available in book form complete with exclusive new chapter, click on the pic to order yours today!

Check out all the Scaramouch releases here or here

25th June 2008
New Fanfics

This week fanfics All Things Denied and Chris & Julia's Big Day both get new chapters this week and that dynamo and fast improving Stan starts a new series, Warsop. As promised you can also read the first of two special Gabycon chapters from Angharad, Gaby's Trial, the second will be aired next week.

A new Nena story starts this week, Special Request see's an interesting developement in Chris's career with Global, but thats as much as i'll say here!

Not only that but Sam an tha gets a long awaited new chapter too, will our hero(ine) ever twig what's going on? Well you will have to read the chapter to see.

Lastly this week, Gaby Bits is now available in dead tree format - sorry for the delay, I was hoping to have had it out a few weeks ago. So if you've been waiting now's the time to buy! As a special bonus there is an exclusive extra chapter included which i'm not posting on the net, Shop Alone was written specially for the Gabycon so if you weren't there i'm sorry but you'll have to buy the book! A downloaded version at $5 is very cheap considering it runs to over 350 pages and 75,000 words! So click on the cover to order yours today!

18th June 2008
Gabycon 2008 Gallery

I know you've all been waiting patiently to see some pics from the 'con' so if you go here you can see a selection of views that Sidonie and I took over the weekend.

All Things Denied , Chris & Julia's Big Day and Points of View all get new chapters this week, I can't believe just how much Fanfic material is produced! Next week there will be stuff from the 'Con' so make sure you stay tuned!

I'm afraid you'll have to wait for more from my pen, i've started a new Nena story but i've not had much writing time this week.

Lastly this week I must mention the death of a stalwart Gaby fan, Pipers partner, Kim. I'm not good at this stuff, all I'd like to add to everybody elses eulogies is, Thanks for your support girl, I hope you can get your fill of Gaby on the other side! And Piper - hang in there, you know we'll try to be there for you.

11th June 2008
Only 52 weeks to Gabycon 2009!

Gabycon 2008 is over (boo! hiss!) We had a total of eight participants - most surviving a whole weekend of Gabyness! On Friday, after a late change of plan, we met at the Cricket Inn to eat and get to know each other. Nice food but it was very busy and noisy - not conducive to Gaby readings! Saturday morning dawned dry but overcast which did nothing to deter anyone from meeting at Creswell Crags. The day started as it would continue with readings from Gaby before moving on via the 'Cuckney 10', Cuckney village and 'Warsop College' before setting up camp at the Carrs in Warsop for lunch.

Everyone enjoyed an al fresco lunch which included some of Drew's fave foods before more readings by myself and Angharad. Then it was back to our start point to end the days excursion. Two hours later we met again for the 'gala' dinner at Ferdinando's Italian restaurant, after which we gathered in the nearby Graves Park for a couple more readings.

Due to other commitments it was a slightly reduced set of conventioners who made the trip to York for a day of sightseeing and shopping. The weather was incredible, everyone having a great day before returning to Sheffield where we finished the Gabycon 2008 with a meal at the Shimul Indian restaurant. Thank you everyone for coming - hopefully next year will be even bigger so keep the first couple of weekends in June 2009 clear and book your spot early! There will be a Gabycon gallery from next week so keep a look out!

Next we come to the writings, more from some of your favourite fanfic authors starting with All Things Denied by PB, Chris & Julia's Big Day by Sharp and Dr Who Meets Gaby by Stan all get new chapters this week. I'm not promising but i hope to have someting new from my own pen next time but for now,

4th June 2008
It's Gabycon 2008!

First things first though, All Things Denied, Chris & Julia's Big Day, Dr Who Meets Gaby and Points of view all get new chapters this week.

Now onto this weeks big event, Gabycon 2008! Well it may not be on the scale I first envisioned - or for that matter housed in a glittering gin palace, but this weekend will see the first proper Gabycon. For those interested here is the itinery:-

• Friday 6th June - Evening ride starting at 6.00pm from Bramall Lane, Sheffield to The Cricket Inn, Totley for an informal welcome get together and meal from 7.00pm.
• Saturday 7th June - Meet at Creswell Crags Visitor Centre at 10.00am for the start of a day's tour of the Gaby world by bike or car. Highlights will include the Cuckney 10, Warsop College, the Park and if time allows, the Sherwood Visitor Centre before returning to Cresswell @ 5.00pm. There will be a break @ 1.00pm for a picnic lunch (included in Con registration fee of £10) and the chance to peruse / order the various Gabyverse books and dolls. There will be readings from the books and some Gabycon exclusive episodes during the day. In the evening there will be a meal at the Ferdinando's La Taverna Italian restaurant, Meadowhead, Sheffield from 7.00pm, this is your chance for a bit of glitz but please bear in mind I still have to live in the city afterwards so don't get too carried away!
• Sunday 8th June - Although the Gabycon proper is really over, anyone who fancies blowing the cobwebs away can join me on a short ride into Derbyshire after which we have an excursion to the city of York. There will be the chance to have a traditional Sunday Roast as well as visit the Minster and any of the other museums and attractions during what I hope will be a fun day.

Day visitors are welcome, just turn up at Creswell at the allotted time and look for the bunch of loon...I mean expectant fans. If you want join in the evening festivities either on Friday or Saturday please contact me with a telephone number before Friday at maddyannebell @ yahoo.com.au - the same applies if you want to participate on Sunday. If you need directions to any venue contact me asap.

For those who can't attend and don't want to miss out on the exclusives - they will be available in printed format in the Gabycon '08 Guide in @ 10 days - proceeds to Mermaids. Full details later.

So there we are, i've booked the weather, organised the entertainment, now I can sit back and enjoy things?

28th May 2008
Book 5 complete!

But before you read that there's a bunch of new fanfic chapters to work through! All Things Denied, Chris & Julia's Big Day, Points of view, Drew's Meltdown, Catalyst - wow what a bumper crop!

Now to the main event! The Ball marks chapter 200 in this series and although not numerically last, sequentially this weeks Gaby chapter ends Book 5! I've not had time to re-do the links yet so bear with me on that!

So what happens now I hear you ask? Well i've started work on the print version of Bit's - i've got an editor this time to ensure some sort of continuity as its been written all over! In terms of writing its time to catch up on some of my other stories so look out for new Nena, Sam an tha, Goth Princess and hopefully some other new stuff too.

The first proper Gabycon is next week - i'm looking forward to meeting friends from near and far in Drew's original stamping grounds!

21st May 2008
The End Is Nigh

Thats the end of Book 5 of Gaby of course! Before we go there though there is once again a cornucopia of new Fanfic material for you to read! Firstly All Things Denied gets a revised chapter 12 and new chapter 13. Next up Dr Who Meets Gaby reaches part 4 & Chris & Julia's Big Day reaches double figures! (The 'missing' chapter 8 is there now too.) Lastly there is another excellent episode of Angharad's Whatever Next?

Okay its time to go for another short Gabysode, the penultimate edition of the online series. So go directly to RTF, otherwise known as 5.32/199. If time permits i'll start the re-coding of book 5 this week - only after i've written the final instalment of course!

14th May 2008
Fanfic Special

Due to me having a particularly full week i'm afraid I've not had time to finish more Gaby in time for this update. However there is still plenty to read new and revised chapters can be found for All Things Denied, Points of View from Maddy, Dr Who Meets Gaby & Chris & Julia's Big Day. In addition there are a few 'fixes' to the recently posted fanfics so go to the GMS Fanfic page to check them all out!

I'm off to Northern Scotland for a few days but with a following wind there will be more Gaby next week as well as a full supporting cast of Fan Fiction.

7th May 2008
Catch up Time

As usual it's Fanfics first this week. four of the 'extra's' are expanded this week All Things Denied, Points of View from Debbie, Dr Who Meets Gaby & Chris & Julia's Big Day. Four great chapters I'm sure you'll agree - let the authors know what you think by going to our new Yahoo group, Maddys Scribbles! It's a temporary measure to keep everyone in touch whilst the Gabyzone is down - the time table for that to be fixed changes every week! Thanks guys for persevering with it, hope the group takes the pressure off a bit.

Thought you'd like to know that Mermaids will benefit to the tune of £35 thanks to the generosity of sponsors of Saphii and myselfs Spreewald ride last month. If you'd still like to give go here to find out how.

Even better, join us for a reprise in the 2009 event and become a Gurken!

Finally, for the first time in ages there are TWO new Gaby chapters this week. The first, Potsdam, concludes the school trip started in Berlin last week. The second, München, takes place in mid October when the junior Bonds go to see Vampira in concert! Only two more complete chapters to go in Book 5 but I will be expanding one or two existing ones in the next few weeks to improve continuity and fill some gaps in the plot!

 

30th April 2008
Return of the Muse

We'll start this week with the Fanfics. All Things Denied has chapter 10 up this week, there's more Points of View from Sandy, and another new chapter of Drew Meets Angel, part 7. Fanfic 27 is launched this week too, Dr Who Meets Gaby is a new exciting adventure from Stan and you can read the first instalment here.

As I mentioned last time i've been working on some more Gaby chapters, the first of which you can read here. This and the follow up, which is half written already, were both inspired by my recent trip as you will see, both have quite a few pics to illustrate them. There are a further two chapters in progress and I have the title to the concluding chapter ready too! As the Gabyzone is still offline, please email your comments to me directly. I will also look into a short term answer to the lack of a forum for your comments so watch this space.

23rd April 2008
Gah!

As you should know by now, last week I travelled half way across Europe to ride the Spreewald Marathon south of Berlin. Well Saphii and myself both completed the 200 km's in a little under 8 hours riding time, we got our stertifkicates and our Goldener Gurken to prove it!

Thanks for all the messages of support and its not too late to sponsor our efforts by donating to Mermaids using the details here.

No new Gaby chapter this week but whilst i've been away I have started 3 new chapters! What there is though is a bit of Fanfic stuff to plug the gap till next week, All things Denied has revised chapters 1 and 8 plus all new chapter 9 ! Rhod's Trip sees chapter 40 and there's more Points of View from Britney. And then, after a huge wait I have the a new chapter from Angel O'Hare, part 6 of Drew meets Angel.

 

12th April 2008
Supplement

Just a short supplementary update with a short Gaby chapter to tide you over until the next proper update. Break & Enter is a short episode taking place before the Bonds move to Germany. Enjoy - there will be a full update in a fortnight!

9th April 2008
Don't Panic!

There's not a lot this week, I'm running out of Fanfic stuff to post and I've had no chance to write much myself due to other commitments. Worse for you guys - i'll not be able to do an update next week as I'm off to ride the Spreewald Marathon! Please remember to make a donation using the details here, we aren't riding for our health you know!

So anyway here's the Fanfic stuff, more chapters this week from PB with All things denied…, and Stan with Points of View .

2nd April 2008
No April Fool!

Well i'm not sure if we are just very unlucky, the subject of a vendetta or what but once again we have been having 'technical' problems with the server. It seems there is nothing we can do that will keep us on line for more than about two days! Suggestions on a postcard please.

The Spreewald Marathon is fast approaching, the Gaby team, thats me an' Saphii doing the 200km and Cat doing the 75km, are all geared up and roaring to go! I did mention some time ago that you could sponsor us for the event with monies collected going to Mermaids, the costs involved with taking part we are covering ourselves but it would be nice if our efforts helped others. Well the best way to support our efforts is via sponsorship, the distance is fixed so the easiest way would be a simple donation using the details here. Cat is aiming to complete her ride in under 4 hours whilst Saphii and I hope to be finished inside 8 hours.

On to more interesting stuff. There's more Fanfic stuff, more chapters this week from PB with All things denied…, Stan with Points of View , Sharp with Chris & Julia's Big Day and Angharad with Whatever Next?. I've got promises of more imminent stuff which I look forward to seeing as much as the rest of you!

But of course any update would be incomplete without a little something from moi, Gaby Chan! is not the chapter i thought i would be writing this week, in fact it wasn't planned at all until Tuesday lunchtime! It's not as long as I was hoping to go but I arrived at a good cut off after three hours of writing so there! I've got an editor for book 5, if you know of any stuff that needs changing - inconsistencies, repeated bits, bad spelling, please tell us by posting a comment in the GZ forums. Well thats it for today,

 

26th March 2008
Summer Time Coming

After what can only be described as a cold and wintry Easter (I had both blue skies and snow at one point!), we are almost into the second quarter of 2008. Thanks for your input regarding 'Bits' chronology, I've taken your comments on board, the result of which can be seen here. Not sure what you are looking for? well the 'Bits' chapters are near enough in order now but as the final few chapters need to be slotted in the big job of changing links in the individual pages will have to wait until its all finished!

The Fanfics continue to roll out - three more chapters this week PB's All things denied… gets things underway then another of Stan's Points of View. Chris & Julia's Big Day from Sharp concludes this weeks offerings with more revelations and excitement! I've had whisperings of at least three more chapters from other series being in 'edit' - I've given up guessing what will come up next!

This weeks Gaby is quite short but you can read Gaby 193, It's a Mad World! now - a longer chapter is due for next week!

19th March 2008
Easter Special ?

A Happy Eastertide to you all! Here in deepest Yorkshire the forecast is for snow over the holiday weekend, maybe a fixed date in April would be better! Where is this year going? It's only a month until the Spreewald Marathon and only three until Gabycon! On the former - my training is starting to step up somewhat and the latter - I have some firm bookings now so things are looking a bit more solid.

Stan's Points of View starts the Fanfic parade this week followed by another of PB's All things denied…. Lastly a knicker wetting chapter of Chris & Julia's Big Day concludes this weeks dose - I was literally in great danger of having to change my underwear when I read this one so be warned!

Lastly this week 5.32 / 192, Hübsch Gesicht - part 2 is up and ready to read. If things go to plan Book 5 will be completed in time to get a paper copy in print before Gabycon! A question though, should it be put in chronological order or left as it stands? Go to the Gabyzone forums to post your views!

12th March 2008
Time March's on!

A much quieter week here in the wilds of Yorkshire, we missed the worst of the weather at least! A new Server and updates to the Zone will hopefully preclude a repeat of last weeks nightmare scenario, thank's again to Piper and crew.

We'll start with the fanfics as usual, another one of Stan's Points of View and another of PB's All things denied…. Lastly this week see's the release of Cat's Catfic part 15 - only 18 months after part 14 was released! Its worth the wait and I hope some of the other authors with incomplete fanfics will take comfort and scribble a bit more for us soon.

Gaby5.31 / 191, Pretty Face part 1, is quite short, part two will be ready for next week although it is well under way. I hope you are enjoying these latest chapters, I've not had much feedback lately so I'm taking your support on faith!

5th March 2008
The Ides of March

What a week! Earthquakes, Gale force winds, Snow and to cap it all the server goes off line! Last weeks update was a nightmare, I must thank the crew who finally got things back up and running for all their efforts. This week by comparison is a bit light on content the final part of Cover Story, Points of View and the next All things denied…

The second longest story in the TG world or possibly the universe reaches part 5.30 / 190 this week.That means that there isn't long until we reach the end of Book 5!

I've added a load of new stuff to Mad Gurls Shoppe - largely a range of Loli Goth Cosplay outfits. I've imported these direct from Japan so I can offer them at stupid prices with no horrendous postage charges on top! You can already buy Gaby dolls, books and loads of other stuff there so please take a look at what is on offer. In the coming weeks I hope to be able to offer more sizes and styles and also offer some Nena and Gaby inspired costumes custom made to your sizes! Watch this space.

27th February 2008
Drew's had a Birthday!

It was Drew's Birthday Monday so to celebrate there's a bumper update of Fanfics! Cover Story, Points of View, Chris & Julia's Big Day, All things denied… and Whatever Next? Wow! what a collection! Five Fanfic chapters in one week! and a proper mixed bag we've got too - I won't spoil them for anyone but I think you'll enjoy them all.

I haven't slacked off either, 5.29 / 189 is up too, a follow up to last weeks excitement, it fills in the aftermath a bit!

Gabycon 2008 News

If you are looking for accomodation you could do worse than start here, if you have your own transport Sheffield is only about 20 mins away where there are loads of hotels from under £40 per night. I shall probably stay at the Ibis Chesterfield which is actually just off J30 of the M1 at Barlborough. (click here for a map of the area, you will need Adobe reader or similar to view.)

Well that's it for this week, I can't promise as much for next week - but you never know!

 

20th February 2008
That was the week that was

Okay let's start with the fanfics - a second chapter of Cover Story, more Points of View, (part one is revised) and a third part of Chris & Julia's Big Day. And wait for it, the 26th Fanfic starts today too! The “Notes of a Journey” Trilogy is now complete with the start of posting of Book 1: “All things denied…” It now joins Book 2: “Rough Waters” and Book 3: “Reconciliation”, read chapter one here. There is more in the pipeline from various authors, I'm promised more from Cat and Angharad so there's something to look forward to!

The Doll Shoppe has some more new releases, Josh and Britney make their debut and there is a Mfanwy Limited edition too. There are 13 Gabyverse dolls now available and 5 Limited Edition Gaby dolls - more will be available soon so there has never been a better time for you to start your collection!

Lastly , you thought I'd forgotten I know, the new Gaby chapter is here! And I've also corrected the errors in the previous chapter which you can read here. Now that I've caught up with nearly all my notes for Bits, I'm writing the last 'bit' of Book 5 in 'real time' starting from todays chapter.

Several readers have asked why both the main story and the fanfics are only available to the full here and on my mirror site on ASSTR. Well firstly it was due to being mucked about by a couple of people as I wanted both free access and the ability to post 'at will'. That was how this site came about. In the past I did ask for 'certain' sites to desist posting unauthorised copies which in turn led to a lot of my stuff being removed from 'certain' places.
It is a time consuming business posting to the 'library' sites and I don't have the on line time to spend doing it - for example at Crystals you can find the first 100 or so Gaby chapters - it would take about a day to bring it up to date! (I borrow web time from my parents, sometimes this can be just a couple of hours over two sessions per week and I do have other stuff to do too!) It often takes up to fifteen minutes to post a single chapter on one site! I am quite happy for Fanfic authors to post their own works - I don't own them after all.
As regards my stuff - be it Gaby or Nena or any of my other stories - if someone would like to volunteer to add them to the library sites - feel free to contact me for permission. The only proviso is that any posting should be in the format used here - no huge omnibus postings - I don't want people complaining about 400 page stories being posted! The sites that I consider suitable at present are Crystal's, Sapphires's, Big Closet and Fictionmania although I'm happy to consider others subject to me seeing them first. So if you would like to see Gaby etc in a wider reading place please contact me.

 

13th February 2008
Early Spring

Well we seem to be having some strange weather hereabouts - warmish days with frosty nights more like Autumn really although I'm sure we'll have some more cold weather before Spring really arrives.

The long awaited new chapter of RTTA, has had an author revision so if you want to read the latest version go to part 39 here. Still with Fanfics we go to part 2 of Sharps Chris & Julia's Big Day where there is some good news and some bad. Another new Fanfic next, Cover Story from Jillian starts here.

There is a new Gaby chapter too, 5.27 / 187, Ich Bin Drew! can be read here. To put it into context this is set just after the Bonds arrive in Germany and chronologically follows School's In.

* Gabycon 2008 - important news *

As you will hopefully all know, Gabycon 2008 is due to take place over the weekend of June 6 / 7/ 8 2008 in the Cuckney area of north Nottinghamshire. I need some help in organising things so this is a call for volunteers! Specifically I need help in the following areas:- Accomodation co-ordination, travel co-ordination, venue booking, reservation taking, Con Host / Hostess and a Chef d'Con! If you can help please contact me as soon as possible.

The provisional timetable is as follows:-

• Friday 6th - Arrival and welcome meal
• Saturday 7th - readings,
• Q & A session with myself and possibly other TG authors,
• Gaby shop (see and order the books and dolls, order your exclusive con goods),
• visits to Gabyworld sites,
• Gaby feast (meal comprising some of Drew's fave foodstuff)
• Sunday 8th Gaby cycle ride and reading, depart.

You don't have to attend the whole event if you don't want to, come for the day or part therteof.

If you would like to attend or can offer help with organising any element of the con please contact me directly at maddyannebell @ yahoo. com. au (you need to remove the spaces!). To reserve your place I will need a non return deposit of £10 (required for venue booking) - contact me for payment methods. If you want help with finding accomodation or travel I will try to help with suggestions.

Next week there will be more fanfic stuff and hopefully more Gaby.

6th February 2008
Winter?

Golly, it's nearly halfway through the winter already! I've got all sorts of stuff to post but given the writing fest on BC at present I don't want to burden you with too much in one go! So this week you get a long awaited new chapter of RTTA, that's part 39!

Next up is a new fanfic from Stan, Points of View. The first chapterette, they are only short, is Juliette.

Lastly there is a new Bits chapter, Baden? which is part 5.26 / 186 of the saga finally see's our hero back in the saddle! As you'd expect there is heartache, sweat, a crash and a sprint - I've included a couple of pictures from my holiday last year to brighten things up and a route map so you can follow the action!

Next time, apart from another Gabysode, there will be more Sharp and Stan and possibly a good chapter of another Fanfic that I have seen in the raw!

30th January 2008
Bonus time!

Well do I have some treats for you this week! Lets start with the new Fanfic from that Tyke Sharp. Its called Chris & Julia's Big Day and although it includes a lot of the Gaby characters it is actually a Nena fanfic!

Next up is something even stranger! It's another Gaby fanfic but this time it is co written by Sarah Bayen and includes some of her 'Sarah' characters so click here to read the first instalment of Ibiza! This has been mouldering on my PC for nearly four years and I thought it was about time someone else got to see it and maybe we can tempt Sarah to write some more from 'Sarah's' POV. Sit back and enjoy a trip to the sun...

Passing Out is a humorous short series that I was encouraged to start a while ago when the 'Human Rights' bandwagon really got going in the UK - let me know what you think.

Lastly with the new stuff you can read the opening chapter of Photo Opportunity which is another story started a while back! Again let me know what you think...

If you've managed to read all that lot then I think you deserve a new Gaby chapter, 185/ 5.25 Apprentice. It's not the cycling chapter I had planned but that is started and I'll endeavour to get it out next week.

And finally! At long last you can now buy the Nena doll either in mufti or in her Global uniform! Click on the picture for more details!

During 2008 not only will there be more Nena costumes but a brand new Nena story is currently in progress! I f you haven't read Nena yet why not? click here to catch up on what you are missing!

23rd January 2008
Bluh!

Funny ol' week - crappy weather, training has started in earnest for the Spreewald Marathon, I've started some serious planning for the summer hols oh and I've even squeezed some writing in! Although they need a bit of polish yet I'll give you advance warning of not one but two new fanfics coming your way soon. One has a working title of 'Chris & Julia', which has the exciting prospect of a crossover between the Nena and Gaby series! The other is 'Points of View', another look at the life and times of Drew Bond - both show great promise and hopefully the first completed chapters will be ready in the next week or two.

Gabycon 2008 - this is a call for volunteers to help with the event - especially someone who can look after all the registration stuff for me. If you can help please mail me asap, just a reminder of the dates which are 6, 7 + 8 June 2008.

Last but not least Gaby 183/ 5.23 Friends Night, has now got an extended ending and on top of that there's a brand new Gaby chapter too 184 / 5.24 Missing Period, which you can read here. Next week I'm hoping to get you another cycling chapter out, I know a lot of you enjoy Drews adventures awheel!

 

16th January 2008
Dolls, stories and fanfics

This week is a mixed bag of stuff, hmm lets start with the Dolls. Two new dolls, Kat and Kristen join the gang and the first Maddy Special is released too. Click on the pictures for prices and more info.

Next up I've written another in my 'Lifestyle' series, Raggedy Anne can be read here.

On the Gaby front I have a new chapter of Angharads Whatever Next fanfic, chapter 13 brings up some new things for Dr, um Gaby to think about!

Nearly forgot, there's a new Gaby chapter too - it's only short - it might get extended - you can read 183 / 5.23 here. Oh and I've added another picture to 180 / 5.20.

 

9th January 2008
Of colds and missed endings!

A short but double headed update this week. Apologies first, it seems that the preview chapter that Angharad posted on Big Closet for me last week had a bit missing off the end. This in turn seems to have started a debate as to whether it was the final chapter of Gaby! You are not that lucky, I'm still pottering away and as recompense you can read the full chapter here and a second instalment here. So thats parts 5.21 and 5.22 for your delight. Sorry for the confusion which I blame in part on the cold I'm struggling with.

 

2nd January 2008
Maddy has been stabbed!
but Happy New Year!

Well I guess if you are reading this you've survived both Christmas and New Year. I guess I'd best explain the above statement - it's not as bad as it sounds - I managed it all on my lonesome doing some maintenance at work and required a visit to A&E after taking a slice out of my leg! It's only a fleshwound, no blood really, but the paramedics were quite concerned because I almost passed out in shock. that resulted in an ECG in the kitchen which gave a worrying, jumping about reading. The good news is that the irregular ECG results they got seem to be caused by my 'extreme' fitness level (if only!), my BPM read 38 at one point but settled @ 45! (60-70 is 'normal') After some oxygen and rest things settled out and I returned to work - after all I had bikes to sell! (I retained my title as 'sellingist' bike sales person for 2007 with just shy of 600 bikes which works out at @ 2.5 bikes each working day!) That was my excitement for the Christmas period - a ride in an ambulance!

And I don't want to worry anyone but I did go out for an hour or so on the bike today (New Years Day) so my Spreewald Marathon preparation has started! There will be a chance to raise funds for Mermaids by sponsoring the Gaby riders who are taking part in the 200km event! (So far thats me and Saphira!) More details on that soon.

The second thing to do is apologise for the rushed out version of Gaby Bits 18 that I posted at Big Closet on Boxing Day. It was the result of a good natured wager with Angharad and I ran out of time to post it here last week. It might be worth a quick read here even if you read it last week - I've fixed a couple of errors and done the language thing! (there is an improved version of Bits 15 too.) So read Die Mädchen here. After you've read that you need to read Die Mudchen!, the last Bits written in 2007 and then follow that up with Another Con, the first Bits of 2008! That little lot should keep you busy for a while, just don't expect so many chapters so quickly in future, if i kept this up I'd have to change my name to Angharad won't I Bonzi?

Gaby Bits does seem to be flowing from the fingers quite well at the moment and the plan is to finish Bits before my trip to Germany in April. By then all the gaps in the current story should be plugged and I will start putting them all in order shortly. Still on a Gaby theme - Angharad, Cat and PB are all promising Fanfic stuff in the next few weeks, each with their own take on the Gabyverse!

Other plans for 2008 include:-

• At least one new Nena story
• The conclusion of Sam an tha
• Start of Gaby book 6!
• The first 'proper' International Gabycon*
• An all new standalone story in print
• The release of Gaby Bits in print
• Production of the Gaby figurine
• Release of Nena series dolls / models
• Release of full series of Gaby dolls

* Full registration details will be available in the next couple of weeks!

There is tons more I want to do and have even got 'planned' but this short list represents the highlights! I'd like to finish some of my 'started' projects and I'm sure you might see a variety of stuff appearing that isn't on the list. Oh yeah, if you want to check out anything from the 2007 News Page you can find it archived here.