You can ask him your questions about him,

K.C - isn't it time that you reveal what K.C stands for ??   Just kidding.. I will be asleep when the live chat is but I just wanted to tell you how much I love this story. Some chapters was very emotional and I cried like a baby but when I read the epilogue I had a happy evil grin on my face

K.C. - I agree with Slytherin; the story was very emotional and I was really hoping you'd wave a magic wand or something and Gibby would be able to be with Tanner forever.

This story happens to be one of my favorites on GA. You're a terrific writer, K.C. =)

Shepherd's Crook is among the first I have read of KC's and that was probably when I become a fan. It's an amazing story. I love love love the epilogue with the final justice. Gibby went on with his life, as he should. Great story and of course, great writer!

Cheers

Ieshwar

Shepherd's Crook is a strong well written piece with a lot of honest, engaging moments throughout, including the intimate scenes. KC, did you have any difficulty sharing the sex scenes with your mom when she read your work? I think it's absolutely wonderful that your mom was so intwined and supportive of your work. I'm not sure I want my mom to have that kind of insight into me. LOL

Shepherd's Crook definitely stands out.  I loved it, the emotions making the story.  Dealing with the death of characters just seemed to add more substance to the story.  All can't always be rainbows and unicorns.

I read K.C.'s story in one setting at the beginning of Aug. last year and again today. After the first chapter, I realized I'd already read it but continued anyway because it's such a good read. I was totally surprised by my five paragraph story review at the end of the epilogue; I hadn't remembered doing that until confronted with my own words. I still agree with them, though my depth of reaction was a tad more subdued as compared to the first time around.

K.C - isn't it time that you reveal what K.C stands for ??   Just kidding.. I will be asleep when the live chat is but I just wanted to tell you how much I love this story. Some chapters was very emotional and I cried like a baby but when I read the epilogue I had a happy evil grin on my face

Wouldn't you be disappointed if the mystery was gone??  What if it turned out to stand for something boring like Karl Carl

Thanks Lisa and Ishwar! I'm glad you liked it.

Mann, my Mom loved to read.  It was a special bond between the 2 of us.  I had found my first erotic novel stashed under her bed when I was a kid.  She was an amazing editor. (she wouldn't let me slide just cause I'm the baby of the family)  

Hi, K.C.  I mention in my review of the story that I got up and walked around the room trying to decide if I wanted to continue reading when Tanner was killed. The second time, reading it today, did not garner the same response, but it was nonetheless moving, and incredibly sad. When Tanner called out as Ethan and Amanda walked away, it was amazingly poignant even the second time around. How difficult was that scene to write in your original screenplay? And was it tough to revisit again when you turned it into a story? And, one more - How much worry did it cost you when you posted that chapter? I seem to remember there was mention of hiding under the bed after the chapter was posted.

I always love to understand the thought process of other creative people and their motivations. Gibby had such a tragic history coming into the story. What inspired you to assemble the events that injured him and prompted the move to Shepherd's Crook?

Ron, I've re-read some stories and even though I know the ending they are still pack a punch.  There were several parts that I was so emotionally drained after writing them.  It was hard writing it as a screenplay, with having to picture it in my mind.  I've had a few comments about my writing being very visual and I think that comes from screenplay writing.

I thought that some people would be so upset over killing Tanner that they would abandon the story.  I got lots of PM and emails from readers that weren't GA members.  I was overwhelming.  I couldn't believe that something I wrote touched people so deeply.  I hid under the bed for a day or two but after talking to a bunch of readers who encouraged me to continue I pressed on

Mann, When I'm coming up with a storyline I play 'what-if'.  (most the time it's while I'm making my 40 minute commute to work).  I try to picture a character and build on their story.  I've know a lot of people with some really severe scars and trauma.  I wanted to show this great character that was badly hurt but he is not broken.  

You mention that you might have another supernatural story in you, and that idea wouldn't be amiss, I think. Would that be another ghost story or would you take it in an entirely different direction? If another direction, which way might you be leaning?

Thanks JoAnn, I'm glad to see readers like stories that aren't all sugar-coated with the promise of a happy ending.  I want my stories to reflect real life, to have struggles and trials that make them grow as a person.  I know some readers were very very upset with the dark nature of this story but I felt that the heartache and sorrows that Gibby endured made him a deeper character. 

Percy, I promise that Pour Me Another will continue.  I've written 4 more chapters that are just finishing with edits and only 2 more to go.  I hope to start posting again by Mid-April.  It was such an emotional story I'm glad to see that it connected with readers as much as it did.

Ron, one of the stories I'm working on has vampires, werewolves, zombies, and wizards. Sorry, No ghosts in this one, but some sexy guys will make an appearance.   It has lots of supernatural and magic (which I love).  I hope to start on a new project this summer and have something new to post by this fall.

Thanks, K.C.  I look forward to the return of Pour Me Another.