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It had to end…

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I’m sorry! I have been mentioning the end for months now, it had to come to an end at sometime, right? It’s time I move on to my own story, redirect my time to an original.  I’m not saying no to the occasional one shot, but I make no promises. If inspiration strikes… then who knows?  

good bye

camel kiss1

63 thoughts on “It had to end…”

  1. Nancy says:
    May 19, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    So sorry to see it end! We all have been hooked and will now be in withdrawal
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  2. crazy4bam says:
    May 19, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Thank you for writing such a great take on everybodies favorite couple. Maybe you could keep us up to date on your original story, I for one would be interested in it. Good luck!

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  3. Mercia says:
    May 19, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    I hope you do not change another word of the story. I loved it when you used Australian English. Paracetamol, and mate are a couple of the words I remember. It was the original prologue and firt few chapters, written as they were two years ago, that made me love your writing. What I read then, is no longer there. Please, please, don’t change it again…please 🙂

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  4. Maggie says:
    May 19, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    M, haven’t been reviewing lately but I did not want to miss the chance to thank you for sharing this story with us. Even though I was one of those readers who hesitated at continuing when I read Chapter 1, I forged ahead and was forever grateful that I did 😉 Lots of twists and turns but in every moment of every chapter the fierce love these two have shared in the original and now your continuation came through…unwavering, hot, steamy, rock solid love. Everyone should be that lucky – once…..THANK YOU. I will look forward to whatever you share.

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  5. atterbury says:
    May 19, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Monique, it has been the most incredible journey with your brilliant story and such a delight to have met you! I looked on my FF list just now and I favorited you on May 30, 2012. This is an award worthy literary gem, Thank you a million times for giving it to us!! Will miss you, can’t wait to see what you write next. Stay in touch, love you! XX, Liz S.

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:18 PM

      Oh Liz, so good to hear from you! Wow, love that you could pin that date. So awesome! Thank you very much for sticking with me for so long! Love you right back! 😉

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  6. veronica says:
    May 19, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Ah say it aint soooo!! I have loved this story and am sad to see it end. I really, really, really hope you do and epilogue or at least a one shot follow up. Don’t leave us hanging like this. But thank you for the great story =D

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  7. Kath says:
    May 19, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Monique Loved your story and your right it has to end sometime. Looking forward to your original work

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  8. gmbizette says:
    May 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you Monique!!! Awe say it ain’t soooooo …. I know but I love your story, writing, hot sex and our lovers who you gave life with such realism! I will sooooo desperately miss Meander but I know you have to move on! Would loved to read a one shot if you feel the inspiration !!!
    Thanks again …..hugs ..kiss ! Gwen

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  9. Melissa says:
    May 19, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Thank you so much. I truly have enjoyed it. I look forward to what seeing what you come up next for us to read with your great writing skills.

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  10. Ruth Vasquez says:
    May 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Loved the story from the first chapter on….so sad to see this end….hopefully you do a future one shot.

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  11. tracy says:
    May 19, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Cheers to you, Monique, for your awesome story! I thank you for feeding my Meander addiction for two years. I loved it all! Your story, sharing with like minded people, your book club (I’ve found soooo many good books there), your one-shots, pictures, music, and side-bar links. I also appreciate that you took time to reply to your comments. It’s been a hell of a ride! I want an autographed copy when this story comes out in print! 😉 Can’t wait to hear what you will come up with next! Thanks again! 😉

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    • tracy says:
      May 23, 2014 at 11:13 AM

      I’m hoping that when this book comes out in print you will surprise us with an awesome epilogue to wrap it all up…with a few bonus scenes…of course! 😉 Thanks again, Monique!

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:24 PM

      Oh Tracy, wow, you’ve also been with me for a loooong time. Thank you very much for your awesome support. Love that you loved it all. Yes, a helluva ride, indeed! LOL! I’d be more than happy to give you a signed copy! Here’s hoping, right? 😉

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  12. MAC says:
    May 19, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I have no words. Well no words worthy. You have left me speechless. It was fantastic. It was riveting, funny, smokin’ hot and I am just so…so sad! Yes the story had to end it was just so damn good! Will be hanging with you on the book site and loving the book club groupies, I also rely on the advice you give for new releases and good picks!! I am so thankful that I found Meander, by accident… Best accident of my life.
    You are one talented lady… Take a bow!!

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:27 PM

      Aww, man! Love your words and I’m still wondering when we’ll hear from you… You certainly have your own way with words, you know? Thank you for sharing those eloquent, flattering words that’s touched me so often! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you through your comments! 😉

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  13. Sharon says:
    May 19, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    I loved the story, and I knew it was coming to an end, but please give us at least an epilogue. Let us know how Christine felt when the new baby was born……just to let us know that.

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  14. lewisvillegirl says:
    May 19, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Thank you for sharing your writing with us. I really enjoyed it. You are very talented and I hope to read more books from you in the future. Best of luck to you and your family.

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  15. Dee says:
    May 19, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Loved all of it, have read it twice, you really did bring both C & A back to life, but a big BUT, could you please follow this up with an epilogue like EL James did??, so that we have answers, like the next baby, What happens to Kate? What happens with Mia & Ethan?? Maybe in 5 years time??
    Ps Thank you for staying in there and and finishing the story!
    Dee

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  16. paoladonati says:
    May 19, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    I understand, dear Monique! You are right, but we all are crying! But I hope … never say never! I’ll traslate the last chapter ASAP! XXX Paola ________________________________________

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  17. Carmela Dimattia says:
    May 19, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Thank you Monique for a great story. It has been wonderful sharing this journey with you. Would love to read your original story. Hopefully will get an email to advise that you have written it. Thanks for giving up you own time to indulge us crazy ladies who are in love with these characters. I am heartbroken once again that fsog has come to an end. Would have loved to see how the fallout of what has happened would affect everyone – maybe if ever you get a chance it would be great. Thank you thank you thank you. Will miss your writing. Hope life treats you well

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      A stunning comment, Carmela! Thank you very much for taking the time to post it for me. I appreciate the time you spent with my story! Yes, watch this space, there will be a tiny little bit more from me 😉

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  18. South African chick says:
    May 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Monique – I agree that its time to move on. There had to be an end sooner or later. Thanks for giving me a fix after my initial obsession with FSOG – I needed it to get me off my addiction. Looking forward to your new ventures

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  19. KereCB says:
    May 19, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    Awww Monique, we are going to miss so much the meader, but you are on all your right to move on from the next chapter in your writting carrer, like I told you before I’ll keep enjoying the meander while I translate it to Spanish, please consider an epilogue for the meander, please, please… (begging on my knees)
    Thank you so much for this gift to us, your time, your talent, your hard efforts, everything is some much, you made many FSOG fans so HAPPY ladies, thank you.
    We’ll keep in touch my friend
    Kx

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:35 PM

      You are so welcome, Kereny, and thank you for your amazing dedication translating into Spanish. I appreciate all your efforts, and you already know that you will be getting an epilogue from me… 😉

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  20. Mariana Gedia says:
    May 19, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Hey, we totally understand…but we’ll miss you alot. you’re an amazing writer. Thank you so much for sharing ur talent. Good luck for your life ahead. we’re alwys there with you. 😉

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  21. Sharon says:
    May 20, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    LOL – Great horse picture – grateful that you checked on us, I’m sure many of us hadn’t picked ourselves up yet!! Love you, loved your story, always will want more!

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      LOL! Your comment made me giggle, Sharon, Yes, I thought the horse was a nice touch! Thank you for your great comment and your fantastic support! 😉 It’s been a pleasure!

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  22. Sharon Metcalf says:
    May 20, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    Dearest Monique:

    Boy, do I hate to see it end.  Thank you s much for all your “blood, sweat and tears but mostly your love for our Christian and Ana. 

    Good luck with your writing and much joy to you who has given us so much.

    God Bless You, Starmom60@yahoo.com

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  23. Valerie says:
    May 20, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    Dear Monique,
    I know I haven’t commented for awhile, but I HAVE been looking! I want you to know, again, how much I have loved this story…your own spin. It has been absolutely wonderful reading this meander and I also hate to see it end. Now, as a fan, I would LOVE to see an original story created by you and your gifted mind…you can write a story all your own! I am so excited to buy the book! Also, I have always told you that if you put this meander in book form, either paper or digital, I will be the first to buy it. I’m serious. Please keep posting so all of your reading fans and supporters can keep up to date. Thank you so much for sharing your story, and keep writing!!

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      Hello, Valerie 🙂 So good to hear from you! Thank you so much for your kind comment and your encouragement. I so appreciate it, especially from someone who reads as much as you do. I will definitely keep you up to date! 😉

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  24. angela says:
    May 20, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Thank you so much for a fantastic story and a cure for a big book hangover.
    Also thank you for some really great book recommendations, `This man`
    being one of my all-time favourites
    I wish you joy in everything you do in the future
    Angela x

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:43 PM

      You are so welcome, Angela and thank you for your continued support and well wishes. I’m so with you on the This Man series! I LOVE Mr Ward!!! Have you read Tangled by Emma Chase?

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  25. Sandi says:
    May 20, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Thanks ! This was the 1st fan fiction I found and it is of the best stories out there. I agree with some of the others that I will miss reading Christian’s joy at the birth of the new baby and to know if Kate was pregnant too. Maybe these topics could be a couple of your ‘one & done’ stories. At least we can re-read it the new editing. Best wishes for all your future writing !

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  26. Sue says:
    May 20, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    I’m sad that it’s ended but so grateful for all your hard work. Thank you! I look forward to reading more of your work x x

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  27. Mrs.C says:
    May 20, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Dearest Monique, I too found your stories by accident and I am ever so grateful. You have kept me entertained while folding laundry and reading your stories. Yes, it had to end sometime. But that is the amazing thing about writing, you can always do it. I am looking forward to your future works and I can say I knew you when. God Bless !

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  28. twinkie55 says:
    May 20, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Dear. Monique,

    It has been two years of pure joy in reading. I wish nothing more that to see and read many of your own stories with your own character because I have never been so loyal to a writer than to your work. You have great talent and I pray you will use it to you benefit. It’s time to harvest what you have sown.

    I will will wait patiently for your books and will share them as I did your writing this far. Yes, it would great to receive one shot when you have time and inspiration.

    I enjoyed the final chapter albeit in tears.

    Thank you, Dankie, Siyabonga.

    Sent from my iPad

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      Yebo yes! 😛 Oh wow, what a wonderful thing to say! Thank you very much. I will be doing an epilogue and putting the one shots in place. Love that you enjoyed spending time with Meander and I will certainly let you know of any future developments. I also love the tell-tale dankie and siybonga at the end 😉 So precious! Thank you!! 😉

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  29. yred55 says:
    May 20, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    Dear Monique,
    I have been one of your silent followers for over a year and I just
    wanted to thank you for sharing your time and talent with this
    wonderful story of our two favorite lovers.
    I felt I had to say something now that it has ended.. I especially
    want to let you know that I am so appreciative that Meander
    addressed something I felt missing in EL James version. And that would be about Ana’s low self esteem and insecurities about herself with her looks and sex appeal..That is a subject that is relatable for many women I think. You used it to set up your story for her to run and
    I thought that was ingenious! She just didn’t feel that she was ever
    good enough, pretty enough, experienced enough and so on…
    I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. With talent like
    yours I know you will be successful!
    You’ve given so much; but I hope it’s not the last we’ll hear from
    you’ll gift us with one last one shot!
    Blessings always,
    yred55

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:53 PM

      Oh wow, another beautiful comment! I love that you took the time to add something. Yes, I agree with you, not only Ana, but us women in general, especially with the crazy “Hollywood” standards we measure ourselves against. Also thank you for your well wishes, and I will be doing an epilogue, so watch this space….

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  30. Kym says:
    June 11, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Wow Monique you certainly did not disappoint this long time follower of yours. You’re writing has had me feeling every emotion a BIG soppy romantic could feel and l loved every single word, twist, SEX SCENSE you have graced us with. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and what an end it was, unexpected too & which was a nail biter. Thank you so much for your time effort and your beautiful mind and writing. I would read and get lost in any new endeavour you create sooner rather than later. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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    • Monique Lain says:
      June 22, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Kym and your kind words. Yes, You’ve been following for a while. Thank you for all your support and encouragement. I so appreciate it. It’s been a pleasure and you are more than welcome! 😉

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