Duncan Ryder Anyone?

[Rada85]

Hi, I love this site, I spent many hours reading the wonderful fics I found here, I found much pleasure and peace here. Among those stories, my favorite ones were Dom Luka's In the fish bowl, and Duncan Ryder's How the light gets in. Sooo, seeing as he hasn't updated in 5 years, I was wondering if anyone on here has any idea why, if the guy is ok? I hope his life is good, and even though he maybe doesn't have time or the muse in his life to write anymore, I'm glad I had the privilege to read his stories for free. I still hope he comes back and at least finishes How the light gets in. Same for Noel Blue's stories, I saw he had a place on your site a while ago, he also writes beautifully, but his story The Groupie is also left in the air, even though it was left off closer to closure.

Anyway, guys, have a wonderful weekend and great job at making/maintaining this wonderful site. Also kudos to the talented writers here.

[asamvav111]

Duncan Ryder's How The Light Gets In is one of the most well-written stories in GA, and given the high grade of content of GA, that's saying something. I do wish the writer would post once again.

[ancientrichard]

I miss Duncan Ryder too. I have a vague idea he was still  student when he posted here. He may now have got a job that keeps him busy.

[Paqman]

Awesomedude lists an email address for him. Duncanryder@hotmail.com , it may still be in use.

[Duncan Ryder]

Hello.  Duncan here.

 

I thought I'd let you know that I am still alive...and that yes career has kind of taken over my life for now.  All is well with me and I am in a very good place both  personally and professionally.  In terms of channeling the creativity that is an essential part of me, I write mostly poetry these days (and really, I have always thought of myself more a poet than a prose writer).  I think one reason I have found it difficult to get back to this story is that draws on experiences from a very unhappy time in my life and sometimes it's painful to go back there.

 

Still, I have a lot guilt about leaving Light unfinished, and I do plan to return to it.   My boys are always with me... and I also really want to know how things work out for Luc and Matt!  I was in Montreal a few weeks ago, and made the trek to the Starbucks where Light begins...It has been revovated since then, and there is no longer a table  where I sat writing the first chapter, but I got as close as I could.

[asamvav111]

Mr. Ryder,

thank you for responding. I believe there are a lot of fans for your work here. We are not pressuring you in any way and await your return. As far as unhappy experiences are concerned, I am sure you will agree that, all great works of art find inspiration in  the creator's personal pain. Never the less, we do not want you to suffer for your work. Take your time. And from a fellow poet, I would personally love to read your poems should you decide to share them. We have a little corner here in GA if you want to check it out: https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/41190-live-poets-society-%E2%80%93-a-corner-for-poetry/

Glad to know that you are doing well. Hugs & Chocolates.