"Howling Wind" - blurb/teaser for a new fic

Alisaura · 01-02-2009, 09:11 AM

Greetings

I've been working on a new story, and I'm almost ready to start posting. I just wanted to do some shameless plugging/advertising, and see if anyone's interested.

It's not a romance story, just so you know; and I hasten to assure you that while it's a decent size, it's nowhere near as long as ESFR was.

I have been experimenting with getting to the point quicker.

Anyway, here's the blurb/teaser/introductory ramble....

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It is 1987, and U2 are riding the enormous success of The Joshua Tree across America and Europe. They are playing to packed arenas, thrust into a spotlight brighter than ever before. Everything is amplified – the venues, the crowds, the success, the fans, the expectations, the responsibilities, the pressure.
On top of the 'normal' chaos and unreality of the tour, and the stress that comes with success, The Edge is also having to deal with being separated from his young family, and a host of conflicting feelings. It's hardly surprising when he starts having strange dreams, losing sleep, losing concentration, losing his temper, and generally becoming tired and irritable.

But his dreams are all of wolves, and an obsession begins to grow that seems to have no bearing on the stresses of touring. Is this simply an escape from the pressure he's under, or is something else happening?

A homeless American man named Timothy seems to think there is. He followed Edge around most of America during the first leg of the tour, a vaguely threatening presence, although he spoke only rarely. But it seemed like every time Edge looked over his shoulder, Timothy was there, watching.

Watching, and waiting.

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zuropa_fit · 01-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Kinda sounds sorta like 'Earth Sky'. Which I loved. Can't wait, hon.

Alisaura · 01-02-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zuropa_fit

Kinda sounds sorta like 'Earth Sky'. Which I loved. Can't wait, hon.

Yeah... I seem to keep wanting to make strange things happen to Edge...

ali26 · 01-02-2009, 01:00 PM

i like it.

Reggo · 01-02-2009, 07:43 PM

Ooh. I can't wait for this.

Makes me feel like I should hurry up and get mine out...

I still have a few chapters to finish, though...

love2bmama · 01-02-2009, 08:48 PM

yay!!! I can't wait to start reading this, it's gonna be goooood!!

dianepm · 01-02-2009, 09:48 PM

I can't wait until you start posting the whole thing!!!

It's a very very good story..and really...who doesn't want to do strange things to Edge??

Galeongirl · 01-03-2009, 09:42 AM

Another freaky Edge fic!

the homeless guy scares me,...

blm · 01-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Mmmmm, looking forward to it.. one question: Any Bono in it? (

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Alisaura · 01-03-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blm

Mmmmm, looking forward to it.. one question: Any Bono in it? (

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Yes, they're all in it.

It all takes place during the tour, and it's mostly from Edge's PoV, but the rest of the band are there too.

01-02-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
Alisaura Penguicactusaur Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Back in Australia Posts: 21,777 Local Time: 10:56 AM	"Howling Wind" - blurb/teaser for a new fic Greetings I've been working on a new story, and I'm almost ready to start posting. I just wanted to do some shameless plugging/advertising, and see if anyone's interested. It's not a romance story, just so you know; and I hasten to assure you that while it's a decent size, it's nowhere near as long as ESFR was. I have been experimenting with getting to the point quicker. Anyway, here's the blurb/teaser/introductory ramble.... ------ It is 1987, and U2 are riding the enormous success of The Joshua Tree across America and Europe. They are playing to packed arenas, thrust into a spotlight brighter than ever before. Everything is amplified – the venues, the crowds, the success, the fans, the expectations, the responsibilities, the pressure. On top of the 'normal' chaos and unreality of the tour, and the stress that comes with success, The Edge is also having to deal with being separated from his young family, and a host of conflicting feelings. It's hardly surprising when he starts having strange dreams, losing sleep, losing concentration, losing his temper, and generally becoming tired and irritable. But his dreams are all of wolves, and an obsession begins to grow that seems to have no bearing on the stresses of touring. Is this simply an escape from the pressure he's under, or is something else happening? A homeless American man named Timothy seems to think there is. He followed Edge around most of America during the first leg of the tour, a vaguely threatening presence, although he spoke only rarely. But it seemed like every time Edge looked over his shoulder, Timothy was there, watching. Watching, and waiting. ------

01-02-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
love2bmama #1 Bono Girl Premium Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: running down the road like loose electricity Posts: 5,497 Local Time: 03:56 PM	yay!!! I can't wait to start reading this, it's gonna be goooood!! __________________ Molly shout into the darkness, squeeze out sparks of light Adam: "And if we don’t have too much to talk about, we just swap knitting tips."

01-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#9
blm Refugee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: north and south of bono Posts: 2,428 Local Time: 06:56 PM	Mmmmm, looking forward to it.. one question: Any Bono in it? ()

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01-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
zuropa_fit ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the starting line, back of the pack Posts: 14,028 Local Time: 04:56 PM	Kinda sounds sorta like 'Earth Sky'. Which I loved. Can't wait, hon.

01-02-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
ali26 Acrobat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: beloit wi Posts: 478 Local Time: 06:56 PM	i like it.