ricky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 Chapter 18 has been posted. I hope you guys at least remember the story. I'm sorry it has been so long. Many of you know why. I've been a bit busy and I still am but I think it will come faster now. I'm hoping anyways. I have two more waiting to be told.
ricky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 Reviews from the before time. (De-emoticoned - Did you know they have a limit?) Tic reviews Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: tabaqui great new chapter Author's Response: Thanks. very much. r Date: 10/25/2010 12:26 PM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: phana14 Thanks, Ricky. This is a slower-paced but beautiful chapter. I enjoyed reading it. But then, I always do! Author's Response: Thanks. Sometimes you have to take a slower pace, let the flavors of the characters mingle. Don't worry excitment ahead. Date: 10/23/2010 02:58 AM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Clovis He said he didn't care if I had sex with other boys as long as it was his lips I was kissing at night. He said that because we were young there would be a lot of guys that I would want to have sex with and that would want to have sex with me. He said that sex and love wasn't the same thing. He said he had sex with a lot of people and some were good and some were bad but he didn't love any of them. He only loved me." This and all the rest of the talk about love and sex, is excellent and wise and what we're usually taught is crap. Goodonya! Author's Response: Coming from you means the most. You've carried the banner since your youth. Ever since that birthday party your mum got to spend with the people "she" invited. You rock. You are my example here. Cheers, r Date: 10/22/2010 04:08 PM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Nephylim You are so cruel making us wait for so long, But it was worth it I'm glad that Ty and Nick sorted things out and that Oggy is finally getttin some You remind me why this is my favourite of all your stories Author's Response: haha lol you say that after every chapter of roll call too. You are too sweet. Thanks. Sorry for the wait. The move has been . . . interesting. An adventure if you will. A pain in the posterior if you won't. Hugz and thanks for your patience. Date: 10/22/2010 01:48 AM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Benjim Hmm, I think I'm finally up to speed in this story, thanks Ricky! This cahpter was great in bringing out other relationships forward, and sadly taking a few away. The ceremony should be exciting, although Ty doesn't realize the significance of it. Author's Response: He may before it is all said and done. He has craved a family that would love him, care for him. He isn't part of the world right now. He has been assulted by life. He may recognize more than we give him credit for. We shall see. Thanks for the great review. Date: 10/22/2010 01:26 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: tabaqui great story so far Author's Response: Thanks, I'm way behind in posting but in the middle of moving so hang in there as there is a lot more story to come. The same with Roll Call. Thanks for taking the time to review. It's nice hearing that your work is appreciated. Ricky Date: 09/14/2010 01:33 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: romachan Hey Ricky! I am really enjoying your story (found it from your handy dandy cheat sheet -- thanks by the way)! I feel so bad for Nick. It makes me want to cuddle him. He is trying so hard and this is all so confusing for him. I just find him very innocent and pure and wonderful. I can't wait for the next update and to see how the story and characters progress. I also can't wait to read more of your descriptions. They make me giggle sometimes, lol. But only in a good way! My favorite part so far was Nick seeing himself larger than life and knocking back the drinks. I was rolling! Anyway! Thanks for a wonderful story (and your other stories)! Can't wait to see what happens next. Romachan Author's Response: Thanks, I really loved that chapter too. I mean, imagine yourself in his shoes, you have just been mentally undressed by a crowd of people without even knowing why and then to find out that your #10 butt, your long slender neatly troughed back and long swan like neck hosting the wisps of fine hair at the nape and then the back of your perfect sleeping head were made into a huge wall mural! Now imagine it with a lot of free glasses of sweet bubbly fast acting good stuff and you are where he was. Ya, I loved to write that bit. That was one of those, "What else could have been written? It had to be that way." parts. Cheers! Ricky Date: 09/07/2010 05:49 PM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Fuggles77 Ricky I cannot find the words to say just how much I enjoyed this story. Whilst it is a bit idealistic and Never land like it is a story of love and awakening. Its Romeo and Juliet meets Bonny and Clyde. You have a real empathy for your subject.You seem to get inside each of the characters. You make them see, smell touch etc in a way that the reader can vicariously empathise and believe. I personally have never had this type of relationship. Yet it is something that many of us long for. You give us hope and literature, not cheap ideas and soft porn. Many thanks for the hours of pleasure reading and rereading your work has given me. I look forward to reading more. If its not too corny I m definitely a fan. Author's Response: Thanks for the flowers. You have no idea how nice it is to have comments like your thrown about. It is always such fun writing this one. The emotion pours through as I am writing. There is nothing better than having a story so fleshed that it starts telling itself. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/24/2010 07:39 AM Title: Chapter 8 Reviewer: Fuggles77 My, am I enjoying this story! So much so that I m late for work. You have a way of bringing things to life, One can see, feel, smell taste things as the characters do. In the last 8 chapters I have laughed, cried and giggled a lot. At 55 years of age, that's no mean thing to achieve. Thank you so much and I really look forward to reading the rest of the story. Now off to work! Fuggs Author's Response: Well you certainly seem to be making a marathon reading session of it. I'm glad it has touched your emotions. Yes I like to stir the snakes a bit. Thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/24/2010 02:22 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: phana14 OK Ricky! Ricky?? Anybody home here??? I need some help! I can't seem to be able to find chapter 17. Am I missing a link? (and do NOT answer that)! Seriously, this is one hell of a great story in the works. And honestly? I'm happy that you added a little angst to the mix. That made (for me) the story a bit easier to believe. Thanks Ricky! And I'm very pleased that you haven't toned down your sense of humor at ALL! (small example) "I have to go talk to a horse about a man". Too precious! Author's Response: AH! Salvation, someone got the joke! Good catch. 17 soon my dear friend. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 02:40 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: phana14 This just keeps getting better and better, Ricky! You certainly know how to stir the emotional stewpot! A beautiful story. Thanks Ricky. Author's Response: Thanks so very much. Writing emotion means that I have given it pictures and thus life in your mind's eye. What greater compliment could be given to any author. Thanks so very much. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 10:13 AM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: Louis I usually only read gay adult. Its just a personal thing understand. So I started reading this with a very careful eye. The court room scene into the transporter scene were excellent and the transporter scene was touching. Always good to have a mix of emotions in a a well told story. I wanted to shut my eyes at the sex scene between Nick and Ty, but continued to read, glued to the screen, and well, let me just say I was stirred. Brought back memories of my own 14 year old days when I played truant with my pal. Seems so long ago now (lol). So I thoproughly enjoyed the read and will back track to read previous chapters. By the way, I read this to the music of Live playing in the back ground. Thanks for a great story and I would like to know what you think of the first chapter of "Even Stars Die". Louis Author's Response: Hi Louis, Thanks for taking the chance. I write young love because there is so little of it and it was a wonderful time for exploration and discovery. I am writing less and less sex these days as my writing experience increases. You will find that as the story progresses it becomes less freqyent too. I shall add "Even Stars Die" to my list. I'll have to find it first of course. It sounds like it may deal with loss. That is not my favorite kind of story I must confess. But I'll check it out. Cheers Louis, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 04:42 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: phana14 Ricky man! This is one hell of a way to send a guy off to sleep! Doggone you!! What a super story you have going here! I hope it stays on this same track throughout whatever difficultlies you have in store for the entire cast! And the party scene---PRICELESS!! Thanks Ricky! Author's Response: You are making a real crusade of it aren't you? You are knocking out chapters hand over fist. Rest well. CHeers, Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 07:18 PM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: phana14 What a completely wonderful story this is! I am REALLY enjoying the amount of emotion (read love) that you are injecting into this! Both of the boys need it, but for somewhat different reasons. So beautiful. Ricky. Was Ty imagining the feeling of being scalped when he first met Cheytan? Was that why he was running his hand through his (own) hair? Just curious. This is almost too sweet so far. And that is begining to make me a bit nervous. Thank you, Ricky. Author's Response: Yes he was a city boy thinking about his scalp. I realize it was the whiteman that taught them the art and of course it isn't realistic but he's a city boy and never met a real American indian before. So yes his imagination is running a little wild. Nervous? I knew I should never have let you read "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" I told you then it was a fluke. So stop it. Sheesh. Some people's kids. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 12:16 PM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Caedus Yay new chapter. I always wondered when you'd bring this issue up. 14 seems way too young to be settling in a commuted relationship when you can can't even control your hormones! It gives them a better chance at lasting, and it makes me even more curious about where your taking this. It'll be great to find out how Dom will add up to the story as well as how Ty's talents will evolve. Author's Response: It will be interesting yes. This I can promise you. But then again, my guys always tend to be manogamus. Hmmm. Could be trouble in River city. Thanks, Cheers. Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 08:56 AM Title: Chapter 4 Reviewer: phana14 Two more wonderful chapters, Ricky~ A very emotional part there when the clothes arrive. I've been there. However, I did NOT have the pleasure that would come from being measured as Ty was. I'm truly enjoying the story Ricky! Thanks! Author's Response: Ah yes, the measuring. I am sure the method helped to make things measure up. hehe Date: 08/21/2010 08:39 AM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: phana14 Good job Ricky! I had forgotten how easy you are to read. Your stories just *flow* along between tears and giggles and make me smile. That "Glad-to-meet-you, let's-screw" was a little hard to swallow though. heh I already know I'm going to like this, so thanks in advance. Author's Response: Thanks for the clarification. At first when you said I was so easy to read, I thought you meant my stories were easy to anticipate. I was going to say I need to change things up a bit. lol I didn't think it was that hard to swallow but then again they're young. Just as long as I can keep it tasty for you. Cheers and Thanks! Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 07:37 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Nephylim Oh yes. See... that's why this remains my favourite of all your stories. I love this story. It is so sweet, so funny. I am glad that Nick and Ty are sorting things out. They are so my favourite characters. Author's Response: Ya, they sorta like each other too! hehe, Glad you like true love. See I knew you were theultimate romantic. Cheers Date: 08/21/2010 06:39 AM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Jared hey ... just finished the story ... i loved it is there going to be more ? if soo can't wait - i loved your characters - maybe because i'm 14 to Author's Response: Hi Jared. So glad you are enjoying it. There sure is going to be more. My editor is a little slow because his partner has just had surgery. He is out now and the danger has passed so the next chapter should be coming very soon. I have a lot of young readers. This is a good spot for you to meet others. Stay smiling! Hugz. Date: 07/02/2010 04:21 PM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Paya I really don't like cliffhangers *grouches* I'm sure it won't do much of a damage but the possibility is still there. Moreover, they serve to nothing, at this stage of the story you either have a firm base of fans or you don't, there's nothing to change about it in a positive way. So it sort of puts distrust in the relationship author-reader where the first one is saying "I don't believe you come back, so I need to end this chapter in the middle of the scene, likely hinting some major turn/twist so that you were intrigued enough to come back." It really spoils the feeling of otherwise awesome chapter... was that worth it? Author's Response: Ouch! Author commits the author's pout. :~( Ya, it was. :-) Date: 05/07/2010 10:31 AM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Nephylim You are so good at doing that. Damn you Author's Response: You mean that by the end of 2010 I might get Mark's crown of cliff hanging? lol Date: 05/07/2010 02:05 AM Title: Chapter 14 Reviewer: Nephylim That was a sweet sweet chapter. The ending is a little worrying though. Troy sounds like trouble Author's Response: Ya think? Date: 05/03/2010 01:38 PM Title: Chapter 14 Reviewer: Paya So Troy is going to cause ripples in the backwater of Nick-Ty's relationship? Bad boy! Author's Response: Hey, it takes two to tango and at least that many to do the horizontal Momba! Date: 05/02/2010 10:34 AM Title: Chapter 13 Reviewer: Paya That is one great chapter! I'm glad everything is wrapping around. Does that mean that the story is nearing its end too? :? Author's Response: Not that I am aware of. They are still talking so there must be a great deal of story yet to come. Date: 04/23/2010 04:53 PM Title: Chapter 13 Reviewer: Wyndham Lovely chapter. It even brought a tear to my eye. Author's Response: Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it. Date: 04/22/2010 05:21 AM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Clovis I really am a sentimental bloke... tears streaming from pleasure during the court scene and release..... great. Compared to that, sex ran a very distant second.... love....aaaaah. thanks. Author's Response: You should see me writing it. Like a fountain sometimes. Thanks. Date: 04/08/2010 02:03 AM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Paya Now that was a rush! Felt great read it at once though! Author's Response: Glad it met your standards. I'll try to continue in that fashion. Date: 04/07/2010 08:48 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: Paya What is it with all those 13 year old boys? I mean it's OK Ty is 13 and it's quite plausible Nick would be a few months around his birthday. But the other two boys too? Michael being 13 (later in the chapter he's mentioned to be 14) as well? Already having a girlfriend? That looked more like 16-17 year olds, moreover with that reaction Michael got from Melissa (plus the question about her being pregnant... I know, there are 13 year olds than can get pregnant but still...I'm talking about the plausibility and the age. 13 is not that great age anyway ). When I look back now, a similar thing goes with Ty and Nick being famous with bunches of girls and boys wanting their autograms. There certainly are young famous artists and all, it just would seem more plausible to me if they were say 15-16. I mean, look at those Biebers, Lautners, damn even Harry Potters were more famous when they grew up from the kid age. If they were older, it would make more sense too as regards the juvenile jail - I mean you can slip at 13 and be released at 15, not so much two years earlier. But these are just my two cents about the age. Apart that, it's a great story! You surely know how to gradate the tension. I'm glad I wasn't affected by this evil cliffhanger! Author's Response: Apparently american kids are a bit more slutty than the rest of the world. Because it is not at all uncommon here. As for Nick and Ty being famous, they weren't before that moment and that is because of the private party Karen had showing off the art she had no right to reproduce or show anybody. Karen Sandberg owns the gallery and thses people and their kids are all regular customers of hers there for the private showing. And let's face it, what teenage girl or boy isn't going to want an autograph of a naked Nick on a post card? I mean, I'd want one! Date: 04/07/2010 07:49 AM Title: Chapter 9 Reviewer: Paya I think I've heard the name Jean-Claude Duval... Did you think it off or is he a real person? Otherwise... talk about shifting to another gear! Author's Response: No there are no real peoples names that I know of and if they are then it is completely by chance. The names and the characters do not represent any person living or dead and any similarity to an actual person was unintentional. Ya, shifting gears a bit. Date: 04/07/2010 06:54 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Paya Now this is going just fine! I starting to get worried because something is bound to screw up... Author's Response: Into every life some rain must fall. But not to worry, it isn't a flood. But this story is about real life fantasy. these are real pretend people! So it can't always be sweet or there would be no story. Date: 04/07/2010 04:46 AM Title: Chapter 5 Reviewer: Paya So far, soooo goood! No, great! Ty is gaining some confidence at last. I'm really looking forward for Oggie to see the pics. And all those talks, it looks like mutually beneficial relationship! Author's Response: Be still my heart! Finally got a chapter that pleases the great and noble Paya! lol These guys are favorites of mine too. What, you can't see the pics in your mind? I need to work on my writing skills. Cheers, r Date: 04/07/2010 03:00 AM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: Paya Damn I think I really like Ty and Nick. I hope you don't kill any of them. Author's Response: No plans for killing ANYone. And I didn't "kill" Tad. He just died. Stop blaming me already. Date: 04/06/2010 07:51 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: Paya Kids around 11 years old can go to jail in the US? That's scary. I have a little doubt about the credibility of some things, mainly the Tyler talk to Oggie and to Bill, it seemed more mature than 13 to me, but Ty might have grown up faster - in prison :-( . Otherwise there's plenty of stuff to deal with and I'm interested in how it turns out. Author's Response: Date: 04/06/2010 06:53 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Allerron I'm glad that Ty got out before Boxer got to him. And I'm also glad that Boxer will get his one he's in lock-up. I'm looking forward to Ty finding out about his record being sealed... How's that for a hint? Author's Response: Ty is a really sweet kid that has had nothing but bad breaks. But what we have been through helps mold us into the individuals that we are. I would say that his art skills garnered from his incarceration will perhaps balance out his future. haha, actually coming sooner than you might think. that will make the site current with all the others. So they won't come as fast after the next. Hopefully I can make up for it in quality. Thanks, ricky Date: 04/05/2010 02:48 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Nephylim Okay... after everything that has been happening in your other stories I have been doubting my preferences. But these last two chapters (and how the hell did I miss the last one) have firmly reinstated this one as my favourite. Author's Response: hahaha thank you. seems which ever one you just finished is your favorite. And that pleases me just fine. One more chapter and then the site is caught up with everyone else. At least for this story and Roll Call so it will slow down a bit after the next chapter but I'll be able to focus then on more writing and less clean up. Just so you know. Cheers, r Date: 04/05/2010 11:51 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: Clovis This is amongst the most terrible, horrible things i have read, I reckon. Superbly written as usual, but the injustice! I can't bear it... how can people??? I wish I hadnt read it! so hurry up and get him out of there!!! Author's Response: It's called the "Department of Corrections" They tell them, Your life is broken, this is where they send you to fix it. Can you imagine it? And then they wonder why they come out more screwed up then they went in. I know, let's cut the budget some more and cut out any programs at all that might actually help them. Date: 04/03/2010 05:27 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: Wyndham Aaah! This makes me so mad. Poor Ty. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like. Thanks for another great chapter, I really am enjoying this story. It would be good though if you could fix the extra spacing between the paragraphs..... Author's Response: Ya, frustrating I know. Once in the system it is hard to get them out. Frustrating. Thanks. and extra line spacing? I'll look into it. Date: 04/01/2010 11:24 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: TomasG It's 7:23AM, my time zone. Been up all night reading all 11 chapters. You did it to me thru the 23 chapters of "Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of". Now, you're doing it to me with "Roll Call" and you are doing it to me with this story. I have a viseral dislike of cliffhangers. LOL Great stories all. I have to rank you up there with some of my favorite authors, like Comicality, Jamie, David Mcleod, Kyle Aarons... There aren't very many authors whose works I read more than once. I have read "Stuff" twice now, and it's likely that I'll re-read it again along with "Roll Call" and T.I.C. when they are complete. Anyway, as I said "Great Stories". I'll be waiting, patiently I might add, for future chapters. Take Care, TomasG Author's Response: Man, talk about reviews that hit the top ten ever. Just to be put in the same sentence as Comicality, Jamie David McLeod and Kyle Aarons is some of the highest praise this profoundly Dyslexic author has ever received. Thanks so very much I think you have made my day. I will try to never disappoint you. As for the cliff hangers. I'm hoping to dethrone Mark Arbour. lol "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" was my very first story of this genre. It remains my favorite for reasons that I hope are apparent in the end. There is a lot of emotion in it, both happy and sad. Again, I hope to keep you entertained. Cheers, Ricky Date: 03/30/2010 09:34 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: Nephylim WOW... This chapter just confirms why this is my favourite of your stories. It has everything. Drama, tension, sweetness, and then the ending... OMG.. Please don't make us wait for long. Author's Response: I'll get right on cleaning up the next chapter. I know this is a cliff hanger. Thanks. It is a really fun piece to work on. The boys took a holiday and wouldn't talk to me but they are back in full swing. And so far no ending in sight. Well it is there, I know where I want them to be when it ends but there seems to be a bit of story left in the telling first. Thanks. r Date: 03/29/2010 04:33 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: David McLeod Once again, Ricky offers both depth and passion. Incredible. Author's Response: Missing you David. Date: 03/26/2010 10:18 AM Title: Chapter 9 Reviewer: Nephylim Awesome. This is definitely my favourite of all your stories. I love the way it is shaping up. Ty has come such a long way. Awesome stuff Author's Response: All my stories are about growth. But TIC does have an innocent kicked puppy feel to it. You're not the mean ol' Blood sucking Lawyer type you make yourself out to be after all. hahaha Thanks! r Date: 03/15/2010 03:37 AM Title: Chapter 8 Reviewer: Nephylim I'm glad to see that my favourite story is not only still going strong but is getting better and better. I so love this story. One thing that I have to comment on though is that sometimes your colourful language during sex is a little offputting. Not that I can be put off this sweet story. Author's Response: Thanks. I guess I better go back and re-read what I wrote. I'll look into it. Cheers. Date: 03/02/2010 01:48 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Clovis "Look, you cannot change the wind. Feel its love as its cool breeze passes your cheek and hold those you love tight when she blows." So wise, and "Ty with his ear to Nick's chest, he could hear his heart trying to escape." so evocative of love and lust. A real tear-jerker of a tale -- I adore it. I just keep saying to myself... 'If only...' Date: 02/15/2010 05:15 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Nephylim Some awesome stuff in there. I so love this story and it gets better and better. I love the idea of gay men having twin spirits... that's kind of how I have seen it too. Ty is coming along and I love your desctiptions of his art. Still my favourite hun Author's Response: Thanks, love hearing from you. Even if you said it was pure crap, I'd love hearing from you. But it's nice to know the story touches someone. Cheers, Ricky Date: 02/14/2010 05:43 AM Title: Chapter 6 Reviewer: Nephylim Another sweet chapter. I hope that Oggie gets his way Ty is such a sweetheart but I think he's got a long way to go yet. Author's Response: There is still a lot of unliving to do yet. And perhaps Nick and Oggie are going to have to do a little street living for understanding. Date: 01/29/2010 02:13 AM Title: Chapter 5 Reviewer: Nephylim Aaahhhh. I love this story. It is so rich and detailed. It is still definitely my favourite out of your stories and I like them all Author's Response: Thanks. Oooo, ne qualifier. I'll have to try harder on my other stories. I think if you make it to CH 16 of "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" it will be your favorite. There is some pain and growth. You seem to like those. lol Thanks for the read and the review. Cheers, r Date: 01/22/2010 03:56 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: dachcr This is one of those stories that you can really believe in - it takes you away and put you in another world. Thanks for the great story with its great characters... cannot wait for the next chapter. Author's Response: Thank you for those kind words. This is the goal of all fantasy writers. To allow you to escape into the fantasy and to wallow in it until such time as you choose to return to your own reality. In short, I could not receive greater praise. Thank you. Ricky Date: 01/18/2010 01:44 PM Title: Chapter 4 Reviewer: Nephylim I really really do like this story. You have captured Ty's pain and Nick's confusion totally. Nick is trying really hard and sometimes the more he tries the worse he gets. Some shocking revelations here but they help make sense of what is going on. I would love to see Ty in his new outfit... he sounds so cute Author's Response: What? You couldn't see him? I guess I better work on the details a little better. Ya, he's cute. Just like a firey diamond. Full of color, fire and passion. And like any genuine gem, flaws when you look closely enough. But even with the flaws, he's a beautiful sparkling gem that will bring jealousy when put on display properly. Thanks. . . . You really couldn't see him? I'm crushed. Date: 01/09/2010 05:55 AM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: ghostninja85 I'm following this on nifty/screeve/iomfats and I absolutely love it. The images are vivid, the characters are deep, flawed, emotional, lovable people and the plot draws you in. TIC is one of the stories I check for every day on each of the above sites. Once you're caught up here I'll check gayauthors also. Author's Response: Wow, Thanks for those flowers. I have a lot of fun writing what the characters tell me. I look forward to the next chapter too. And you're right of course, perfection is so over rated. (Roll up the pant legs, too late to save the shoes. the stuff is getting deep.) Thanks again for the great words of encouragement. That is the paycheck for an online writer. Cheers r Date: 01/04/2010 08:22 PM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: Mark Arbour Well done! Author's Response: Coming from a writing God that really means something. Thanks! Date: 01/03/2010 01:38 AM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: PArchment of love I'm loving this story. I like the depth of your characters. They all seem very real and i really think your doing a good job. Keep it going. Author's Response: Thanks I intend to. I am at 14 chapters so far. The rest will be posted as I edit them. Thanks again for a great review. Date: 01/02/2010 09:05 PM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: Nephylim Well... it gets more and more awesome. This story has really sucked me in. Very very nice. Author's Response: Thanks. I hope it keeps your attention. Let's see, N E P H Y L U M, not that's not right, N E P H Y L I M. Mark Arbour said If I get it wrong you will come after me with fireplace tongs. I just wanted to make sure I got it right. I'm just glad I don't have to say it. Cheers and thanks again for the great review. Date: 01/02/2010 02:56 PM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: Nephylim This has the potential to be one of the best stories I have read in a long while. The imagery is sweeping and the details delicately drawn. I am already liking the characters and the whole thing is set up to be very interesting indeed. Keep it up. Author's Response: Wow, thanks very much. It has proved to be one of my favorites. I should have more chapters up as I clean them up a bit and make some subtl revisions. You made my day. Date: 01/02/2010 12:06 PM
uncguy100 Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 NICE!! Reviews from the before time. (De-emoticoned - Did you know they have a limit?) Tic reviews Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: tabaqui great new chapter Author's Response: Thanks. very much. r Date: 10/25/2010 12:26 PM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: phana14 Thanks, Ricky. This is a slower-paced but beautiful chapter. I enjoyed reading it. But then, I always do! Author's Response: Thanks. Sometimes you have to take a slower pace, let the flavors of the characters mingle. Don't worry excitment ahead. Date: 10/23/2010 02:58 AM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Clovis He said he didn't care if I had sex with other boys as long as it was his lips I was kissing at night. He said that because we were young there would be a lot of guys that I would want to have sex with and that would want to have sex with me. He said that sex and love wasn't the same thing. He said he had sex with a lot of people and some were good and some were bad but he didn't love any of them. He only loved me." This and all the rest of the talk about love and sex, is excellent and wise and what we're usually taught is crap. Goodonya! Author's Response: Coming from you means the most. You've carried the banner since your youth. Ever since that birthday party your mum got to spend with the people "she" invited. You rock. You are my example here. Cheers, r Date: 10/22/2010 04:08 PM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Nephylim You are so cruel making us wait for so long, But it was worth it I'm glad that Ty and Nick sorted things out and that Oggy is finally getttin some You remind me why this is my favourite of all your stories Author's Response: haha lol you say that after every chapter of roll call too. You are too sweet. Thanks. Sorry for the wait. The move has been . . . interesting. An adventure if you will. A pain in the posterior if you won't. Hugz and thanks for your patience. Date: 10/22/2010 01:48 AM Title: Chapter 17 Reviewer: Benjim Hmm, I think I'm finally up to speed in this story, thanks Ricky! This cahpter was great in bringing out other relationships forward, and sadly taking a few away. The ceremony should be exciting, although Ty doesn't realize the significance of it. Author's Response: He may before it is all said and done. He has craved a family that would love him, care for him. He isn't part of the world right now. He has been assulted by life. He may recognize more than we give him credit for. We shall see. Thanks for the great review. Date: 10/22/2010 01:26 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: tabaqui great story so far Author's Response: Thanks, I'm way behind in posting but in the middle of moving so hang in there as there is a lot more story to come. The same with Roll Call. Thanks for taking the time to review. It's nice hearing that your work is appreciated. Ricky Date: 09/14/2010 01:33 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: romachan Hey Ricky! I am really enjoying your story (found it from your handy dandy cheat sheet -- thanks by the way)! I feel so bad for Nick. It makes me want to cuddle him. He is trying so hard and this is all so confusing for him. I just find him very innocent and pure and wonderful. I can't wait for the next update and to see how the story and characters progress. I also can't wait to read more of your descriptions. They make me giggle sometimes, lol. But only in a good way! My favorite part so far was Nick seeing himself larger than life and knocking back the drinks. I was rolling! Anyway! Thanks for a wonderful story (and your other stories)! Can't wait to see what happens next. Romachan Author's Response: Thanks, I really loved that chapter too. I mean, imagine yourself in his shoes, you have just been mentally undressed by a crowd of people without even knowing why and then to find out that your #10 butt, your long slender neatly troughed back and long swan like neck hosting the wisps of fine hair at the nape and then the back of your perfect sleeping head were made into a huge wall mural! Now imagine it with a lot of free glasses of sweet bubbly fast acting good stuff and you are where he was. Ya, I loved to write that bit. That was one of those, "What else could have been written? It had to be that way." parts. Cheers! Ricky Date: 09/07/2010 05:49 PM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Fuggles77 Ricky I cannot find the words to say just how much I enjoyed this story. Whilst it is a bit idealistic and Never land like it is a story of love and awakening. Its Romeo and Juliet meets Bonny and Clyde. You have a real empathy for your subject.You seem to get inside each of the characters. You make them see, smell touch etc in a way that the reader can vicariously empathise and believe. I personally have never had this type of relationship. Yet it is something that many of us long for. You give us hope and literature, not cheap ideas and soft porn. Many thanks for the hours of pleasure reading and rereading your work has given me. I look forward to reading more. If its not too corny I m definitely a fan. Author's Response: Thanks for the flowers. You have no idea how nice it is to have comments like your thrown about. It is always such fun writing this one. The emotion pours through as I am writing. There is nothing better than having a story so fleshed that it starts telling itself. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/24/2010 07:39 AM Title: Chapter 8 Reviewer: Fuggles77 My, am I enjoying this story! So much so that I m late for work. You have a way of bringing things to life, One can see, feel, smell taste things as the characters do. In the last 8 chapters I have laughed, cried and giggled a lot. At 55 years of age, that's no mean thing to achieve. Thank you so much and I really look forward to reading the rest of the story. Now off to work! Fuggs Author's Response: Well you certainly seem to be making a marathon reading session of it. I'm glad it has touched your emotions. Yes I like to stir the snakes a bit. Thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/24/2010 02:22 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: phana14 OK Ricky! Ricky?? Anybody home here??? I need some help! I can't seem to be able to find chapter 17. Am I missing a link? (and do NOT answer that)! Seriously, this is one hell of a great story in the works. And honestly? I'm happy that you added a little angst to the mix. That made (for me) the story a bit easier to believe. Thanks Ricky! And I'm very pleased that you haven't toned down your sense of humor at ALL! (small example) "I have to go talk to a horse about a man". Too precious! Author's Response: AH! Salvation, someone got the joke! Good catch. 17 soon my dear friend. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 02:40 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: phana14 This just keeps getting better and better, Ricky! You certainly know how to stir the emotional stewpot! A beautiful story. Thanks Ricky. Author's Response: Thanks so very much. Writing emotion means that I have given it pictures and thus life in your mind's eye. What greater compliment could be given to any author. Thanks so very much. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 10:13 AM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: Louis I usually only read gay adult. Its just a personal thing understand. So I started reading this with a very careful eye. The court room scene into the transporter scene were excellent and the transporter scene was touching. Always good to have a mix of emotions in a a well told story. I wanted to shut my eyes at the sex scene between Nick and Ty, but continued to read, glued to the screen, and well, let me just say I was stirred. Brought back memories of my own 14 year old days when I played truant with my pal. Seems so long ago now (lol). So I thoproughly enjoyed the read and will back track to read previous chapters. By the way, I read this to the music of Live playing in the back ground. Thanks for a great story and I would like to know what you think of the first chapter of "Even Stars Die". Louis Author's Response: Hi Louis, Thanks for taking the chance. I write young love because there is so little of it and it was a wonderful time for exploration and discovery. I am writing less and less sex these days as my writing experience increases. You will find that as the story progresses it becomes less freqyent too. I shall add "Even Stars Die" to my list. I'll have to find it first of course. It sounds like it may deal with loss. That is not my favorite kind of story I must confess. But I'll check it out. Cheers Louis, Ricky Date: 08/22/2010 04:42 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: phana14 Ricky man! This is one hell of a way to send a guy off to sleep! Doggone you!! What a super story you have going here! I hope it stays on this same track throughout whatever difficultlies you have in store for the entire cast! And the party scene---PRICELESS!! Thanks Ricky! Author's Response: You are making a real crusade of it aren't you? You are knocking out chapters hand over fist. Rest well. CHeers, Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 07:18 PM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: phana14 What a completely wonderful story this is! I am REALLY enjoying the amount of emotion (read love) that you are injecting into this! Both of the boys need it, but for somewhat different reasons. So beautiful. Ricky. Was Ty imagining the feeling of being scalped when he first met Cheytan? Was that why he was running his hand through his (own) hair? Just curious. This is almost too sweet so far. And that is begining to make me a bit nervous. Thank you, Ricky. Author's Response: Yes he was a city boy thinking about his scalp. I realize it was the whiteman that taught them the art and of course it isn't realistic but he's a city boy and never met a real American indian before. So yes his imagination is running a little wild. Nervous? I knew I should never have let you read "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" I told you then it was a fluke. So stop it. Sheesh. Some people's kids. Cheers, Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 12:16 PM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Caedus Yay new chapter. I always wondered when you'd bring this issue up. 14 seems way too young to be settling in a commuted relationship when you can can't even control your hormones! It gives them a better chance at lasting, and it makes me even more curious about where your taking this. It'll be great to find out how Dom will add up to the story as well as how Ty's talents will evolve. Author's Response: It will be interesting yes. This I can promise you. But then again, my guys always tend to be manogamus. Hmmm. Could be trouble in River city. Thanks, Cheers. Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 08:56 AM Title: Chapter 4 Reviewer: phana14 Two more wonderful chapters, Ricky~ A very emotional part there when the clothes arrive. I've been there. However, I did NOT have the pleasure that would come from being measured as Ty was. I'm truly enjoying the story Ricky! Thanks! Author's Response: Ah yes, the measuring. I am sure the method helped to make things measure up. hehe Date: 08/21/2010 08:39 AM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: phana14 Good job Ricky! I had forgotten how easy you are to read. Your stories just *flow* along between tears and giggles and make me smile. That "Glad-to-meet-you, let's-screw" was a little hard to swallow though. heh I already know I'm going to like this, so thanks in advance. Author's Response: Thanks for the clarification. At first when you said I was so easy to read, I thought you meant my stories were easy to anticipate. I was going to say I need to change things up a bit. lol I didn't think it was that hard to swallow but then again they're young. Just as long as I can keep it tasty for you. Cheers and Thanks! Ricky Date: 08/21/2010 07:37 AM Title: Chapter 16 Reviewer: Nephylim Oh yes. See... that's why this remains my favourite of all your stories. I love this story. It is so sweet, so funny. I am glad that Nick and Ty are sorting things out. They are so my favourite characters. Author's Response: Ya, they sorta like each other too! hehe, Glad you like true love. See I knew you were theultimate romantic. Cheers Date: 08/21/2010 06:39 AM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Jared hey ... just finished the story ... i loved it is there going to be more ? if soo can't wait - i loved your characters - maybe because i'm 14 to Author's Response: Hi Jared. So glad you are enjoying it. There sure is going to be more. My editor is a little slow because his partner has just had surgery. He is out now and the danger has passed so the next chapter should be coming very soon. I have a lot of young readers. This is a good spot for you to meet others. Stay smiling! Hugz. Date: 07/02/2010 04:21 PM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Paya I really don't like cliffhangers *grouches* I'm sure it won't do much of a damage but the possibility is still there. Moreover, they serve to nothing, at this stage of the story you either have a firm base of fans or you don't, there's nothing to change about it in a positive way. So it sort of puts distrust in the relationship author-reader where the first one is saying "I don't believe you come back, so I need to end this chapter in the middle of the scene, likely hinting some major turn/twist so that you were intrigued enough to come back." It really spoils the feeling of otherwise awesome chapter... was that worth it? Author's Response: Ouch! Author commits the author's pout. :~( Ya, it was. :-) Date: 05/07/2010 10:31 AM Title: Chapter 15 Reviewer: Nephylim You are so good at doing that. Damn you Author's Response: You mean that by the end of 2010 I might get Mark's crown of cliff hanging? lol Date: 05/07/2010 02:05 AM Title: Chapter 14 Reviewer: Nephylim That was a sweet sweet chapter. The ending is a little worrying though. Troy sounds like trouble Author's Response: Ya think? Date: 05/03/2010 01:38 PM Title: Chapter 14 Reviewer: Paya So Troy is going to cause ripples in the backwater of Nick-Ty's relationship? Bad boy! Author's Response: Hey, it takes two to tango and at least that many to do the horizontal Momba! Date: 05/02/2010 10:34 AM Title: Chapter 13 Reviewer: Paya That is one great chapter! I'm glad everything is wrapping around. Does that mean that the story is nearing its end too? :? Author's Response: Not that I am aware of. They are still talking so there must be a great deal of story yet to come. Date: 04/23/2010 04:53 PM Title: Chapter 13 Reviewer: Wyndham Lovely chapter. It even brought a tear to my eye. Author's Response: Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it. Date: 04/22/2010 05:21 AM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Clovis I really am a sentimental bloke... tears streaming from pleasure during the court scene and release..... great. Compared to that, sex ran a very distant second.... love....aaaaah. thanks. Author's Response: You should see me writing it. Like a fountain sometimes. Thanks. Date: 04/08/2010 02:03 AM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Paya Now that was a rush! Felt great read it at once though! Author's Response: Glad it met your standards. I'll try to continue in that fashion. Date: 04/07/2010 08:48 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: Paya What is it with all those 13 year old boys? I mean it's OK Ty is 13 and it's quite plausible Nick would be a few months around his birthday. But the other two boys too? Michael being 13 (later in the chapter he's mentioned to be 14) as well? Already having a girlfriend? That looked more like 16-17 year olds, moreover with that reaction Michael got from Melissa (plus the question about her being pregnant... I know, there are 13 year olds than can get pregnant but still...I'm talking about the plausibility and the age. 13 is not that great age anyway ). When I look back now, a similar thing goes with Ty and Nick being famous with bunches of girls and boys wanting their autograms. There certainly are young famous artists and all, it just would seem more plausible to me if they were say 15-16. I mean, look at those Biebers, Lautners, damn even Harry Potters were more famous when they grew up from the kid age. If they were older, it would make more sense too as regards the juvenile jail - I mean you can slip at 13 and be released at 15, not so much two years earlier. But these are just my two cents about the age. Apart that, it's a great story! You surely know how to gradate the tension. I'm glad I wasn't affected by this evil cliffhanger! Author's Response: Apparently american kids are a bit more slutty than the rest of the world. Because it is not at all uncommon here. As for Nick and Ty being famous, they weren't before that moment and that is because of the private party Karen had showing off the art she had no right to reproduce or show anybody. Karen Sandberg owns the gallery and thses people and their kids are all regular customers of hers there for the private showing. And let's face it, what teenage girl or boy isn't going to want an autograph of a naked Nick on a post card? I mean, I'd want one! Date: 04/07/2010 07:49 AM Title: Chapter 9 Reviewer: Paya I think I've heard the name Jean-Claude Duval... Did you think it off or is he a real person? Otherwise... talk about shifting to another gear! Author's Response: No there are no real peoples names that I know of and if they are then it is completely by chance. The names and the characters do not represent any person living or dead and any similarity to an actual person was unintentional. Ya, shifting gears a bit. Date: 04/07/2010 06:54 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Paya Now this is going just fine! I starting to get worried because something is bound to screw up... Author's Response: Into every life some rain must fall. But not to worry, it isn't a flood. But this story is about real life fantasy. these are real pretend people! So it can't always be sweet or there would be no story. Date: 04/07/2010 04:46 AM Title: Chapter 5 Reviewer: Paya So far, soooo goood! No, great! Ty is gaining some confidence at last. I'm really looking forward for Oggie to see the pics. And all those talks, it looks like mutually beneficial relationship! Author's Response: Be still my heart! Finally got a chapter that pleases the great and noble Paya! lol These guys are favorites of mine too. What, you can't see the pics in your mind? I need to work on my writing skills. Cheers, r Date: 04/07/2010 03:00 AM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: Paya Damn I think I really like Ty and Nick. I hope you don't kill any of them. Author's Response: No plans for killing ANYone. And I didn't "kill" Tad. He just died. Stop blaming me already. Date: 04/06/2010 07:51 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: Paya Kids around 11 years old can go to jail in the US? That's scary. I have a little doubt about the credibility of some things, mainly the Tyler talk to Oggie and to Bill, it seemed more mature than 13 to me, but Ty might have grown up faster - in prison :-( . Otherwise there's plenty of stuff to deal with and I'm interested in how it turns out. Author's Response: Date: 04/06/2010 06:53 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Allerron I'm glad that Ty got out before Boxer got to him. And I'm also glad that Boxer will get his one he's in lock-up. I'm looking forward to Ty finding out about his record being sealed... How's that for a hint? Author's Response: Ty is a really sweet kid that has had nothing but bad breaks. But what we have been through helps mold us into the individuals that we are. I would say that his art skills garnered from his incarceration will perhaps balance out his future. haha, actually coming sooner than you might think. that will make the site current with all the others. So they won't come as fast after the next. Hopefully I can make up for it in quality. Thanks, ricky Date: 04/05/2010 02:48 PM Title: Chapter 12 Reviewer: Nephylim Okay... after everything that has been happening in your other stories I have been doubting my preferences. But these last two chapters (and how the hell did I miss the last one) have firmly reinstated this one as my favourite. Author's Response: hahaha thank you. seems which ever one you just finished is your favorite. And that pleases me just fine. One more chapter and then the site is caught up with everyone else. At least for this story and Roll Call so it will slow down a bit after the next chapter but I'll be able to focus then on more writing and less clean up. Just so you know. Cheers, r Date: 04/05/2010 11:51 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: Clovis This is amongst the most terrible, horrible things i have read, I reckon. Superbly written as usual, but the injustice! I can't bear it... how can people??? I wish I hadnt read it! so hurry up and get him out of there!!! Author's Response: It's called the "Department of Corrections" They tell them, Your life is broken, this is where they send you to fix it. Can you imagine it? And then they wonder why they come out more screwed up then they went in. I know, let's cut the budget some more and cut out any programs at all that might actually help them. Date: 04/03/2010 05:27 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: Wyndham Aaah! This makes me so mad. Poor Ty. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like. Thanks for another great chapter, I really am enjoying this story. It would be good though if you could fix the extra spacing between the paragraphs..... Author's Response: Ya, frustrating I know. Once in the system it is hard to get them out. Frustrating. Thanks. and extra line spacing? I'll look into it. Date: 04/01/2010 11:24 AM Title: Chapter 11 Reviewer: TomasG It's 7:23AM, my time zone. Been up all night reading all 11 chapters. You did it to me thru the 23 chapters of "Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of". Now, you're doing it to me with "Roll Call" and you are doing it to me with this story. I have a viseral dislike of cliffhangers. LOL Great stories all. I have to rank you up there with some of my favorite authors, like Comicality, Jamie, David Mcleod, Kyle Aarons... There aren't very many authors whose works I read more than once. I have read "Stuff" twice now, and it's likely that I'll re-read it again along with "Roll Call" and T.I.C. when they are complete. Anyway, as I said "Great Stories". I'll be waiting, patiently I might add, for future chapters. Take Care, TomasG Author's Response: Man, talk about reviews that hit the top ten ever. Just to be put in the same sentence as Comicality, Jamie David McLeod and Kyle Aarons is some of the highest praise this profoundly Dyslexic author has ever received. Thanks so very much I think you have made my day. I will try to never disappoint you. As for the cliff hangers. I'm hoping to dethrone Mark Arbour. lol "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" was my very first story of this genre. It remains my favorite for reasons that I hope are apparent in the end. There is a lot of emotion in it, both happy and sad. Again, I hope to keep you entertained. Cheers, Ricky Date: 03/30/2010 09:34 AM Title: Chapter 10 Reviewer: Nephylim WOW... This chapter just confirms why this is my favourite of your stories. It has everything. Drama, tension, sweetness, and then the ending... OMG.. Please don't make us wait for long. Author's Response: I'll get right on cleaning up the next chapter. I know this is a cliff hanger. Thanks. It is a really fun piece to work on. The boys took a holiday and wouldn't talk to me but they are back in full swing. And so far no ending in sight. Well it is there, I know where I want them to be when it ends but there seems to be a bit of story left in the telling first. Thanks. r Date: 03/29/2010 04:33 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: David McLeod Once again, Ricky offers both depth and passion. Incredible. Author's Response: Missing you David. Date: 03/26/2010 10:18 AM Title: Chapter 9 Reviewer: Nephylim Awesome. This is definitely my favourite of all your stories. I love the way it is shaping up. Ty has come such a long way. Awesome stuff Author's Response: All my stories are about growth. But TIC does have an innocent kicked puppy feel to it. You're not the mean ol' Blood sucking Lawyer type you make yourself out to be after all. hahaha Thanks! r Date: 03/15/2010 03:37 AM Title: Chapter 8 Reviewer: Nephylim I'm glad to see that my favourite story is not only still going strong but is getting better and better. I so love this story. One thing that I have to comment on though is that sometimes your colourful language during sex is a little offputting. Not that I can be put off this sweet story. Author's Response: Thanks. I guess I better go back and re-read what I wrote. I'll look into it. Cheers. Date: 03/02/2010 01:48 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Clovis "Look, you cannot change the wind. Feel its love as its cool breeze passes your cheek and hold those you love tight when she blows." So wise, and "Ty with his ear to Nick's chest, he could hear his heart trying to escape." so evocative of love and lust. A real tear-jerker of a tale -- I adore it. I just keep saying to myself... 'If only...' Date: 02/15/2010 05:15 AM Title: Chapter 7 Reviewer: Nephylim Some awesome stuff in there. I so love this story and it gets better and better. I love the idea of gay men having twin spirits... that's kind of how I have seen it too. Ty is coming along and I love your desctiptions of his art. Still my favourite hun Author's Response: Thanks, love hearing from you. Even if you said it was pure crap, I'd love hearing from you. But it's nice to know the story touches someone. Cheers, Ricky Date: 02/14/2010 05:43 AM Title: Chapter 6 Reviewer: Nephylim Another sweet chapter. I hope that Oggie gets his way Ty is such a sweetheart but I think he's got a long way to go yet. Author's Response: There is still a lot of unliving to do yet. And perhaps Nick and Oggie are going to have to do a little street living for understanding. Date: 01/29/2010 02:13 AM Title: Chapter 5 Reviewer: Nephylim Aaahhhh. I love this story. It is so rich and detailed. It is still definitely my favourite out of your stories and I like them all Author's Response: Thanks. Oooo, ne qualifier. I'll have to try harder on my other stories. I think if you make it to CH 16 of "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" it will be your favorite. There is some pain and growth. You seem to like those. lol Thanks for the read and the review. Cheers, r Date: 01/22/2010 03:56 PM Title: Chapter 1 Reviewer: dachcr This is one of those stories that you can really believe in - it takes you away and put you in another world. Thanks for the great story with its great characters... cannot wait for the next chapter. Author's Response: Thank you for those kind words. This is the goal of all fantasy writers. To allow you to escape into the fantasy and to wallow in it until such time as you choose to return to your own reality. In short, I could not receive greater praise. Thank you. Ricky Date: 01/18/2010 01:44 PM Title: Chapter 4 Reviewer: Nephylim I really really do like this story. You have captured Ty's pain and Nick's confusion totally. Nick is trying really hard and sometimes the more he tries the worse he gets. Some shocking revelations here but they help make sense of what is going on. I would love to see Ty in his new outfit... he sounds so cute Author's Response: What? You couldn't see him? I guess I better work on the details a little better. Ya, he's cute. Just like a firey diamond. Full of color, fire and passion. And like any genuine gem, flaws when you look closely enough. But even with the flaws, he's a beautiful sparkling gem that will bring jealousy when put on display properly. Thanks. . . . You really couldn't see him? I'm crushed. Date: 01/09/2010 05:55 AM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: ghostninja85 I'm following this on nifty/screeve/iomfats and I absolutely love it. The images are vivid, the characters are deep, flawed, emotional, lovable people and the plot draws you in. TIC is one of the stories I check for every day on each of the above sites. Once you're caught up here I'll check gayauthors also. Author's Response: Wow, Thanks for those flowers. I have a lot of fun writing what the characters tell me. I look forward to the next chapter too. And you're right of course, perfection is so over rated. (Roll up the pant legs, too late to save the shoes. the stuff is getting deep.) Thanks again for the great words of encouragement. That is the paycheck for an online writer. Cheers r Date: 01/04/2010 08:22 PM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: Mark Arbour Well done! Author's Response: Coming from a writing God that really means something. Thanks! Date: 01/03/2010 01:38 AM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: PArchment of love I'm loving this story. I like the depth of your characters. They all seem very real and i really think your doing a good job. Keep it going. Author's Response: Thanks I intend to. I am at 14 chapters so far. The rest will be posted as I edit them. Thanks again for a great review. Date: 01/02/2010 09:05 PM Title: Chapter 3 Reviewer: Nephylim Well... it gets more and more awesome. This story has really sucked me in. Very very nice. Author's Response: Thanks. I hope it keeps your attention. Let's see, N E P H Y L U M, not that's not right, N E P H Y L I M. Mark Arbour said If I get it wrong you will come after me with fireplace tongs. I just wanted to make sure I got it right. I'm just glad I don't have to say it. Cheers and thanks again for the great review. Date: 01/02/2010 02:56 PM Title: Chapter 2 Reviewer: Nephylim This has the potential to be one of the best stories I have read in a long while. The imagery is sweeping and the details delicately drawn. I am already liking the characters and the whole thing is set up to be very interesting indeed. Keep it up. Author's Response: Wow, thanks very much. It has proved to be one of my favorites. I should have more chapters up as I clean them up a bit and make some subtl revisions. You made my day. Date: 01/02/2010 12:06 PM
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