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They are not nice people, at all. I'm glad showing Will's family--and why he was like he was--worked. Thanks for the review, and sorry for the late response!

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“One of these days I’m going to knock my brother to the floor and give him a drubbing he won’t forget,” I snapped, once we’d left the house. “Just turn the other cheek, Will. You can’t change him.” Teddy acted like he didn’t care when my brother tried to hammer his supposed inferiority into him. But Teddy’s dad was far better at it than my brother would ever be. That didn’t mean I would allow either of them to make him believe he was anything less than the amazing man I knew him to be. “We’ll

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This story is absolutely wonderful. The story isn't all roses and sunshine, but when it counts, those who are supposed to love unconditionally no matter what actually do so. Video: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153656122689698&fref=nf Print version of the story: http://www.cincinnati.com/longform/news/2015/02/21/transgender-cincinnati-childrenshospital-hormone-therapy-enquirer/23697339/

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This month, a shorter than usual one, I also went with a shorter story. JVaughn's Pierced is a solid read, for all it's only about 20k in length, that I really enjoyed. I was happy to feature it this month, and I hope you're ready to enjoy learning a bit more about J, too. Don't forget to leave your comments or questions. J will be "live" on the blog from 4-6 PM, PST today to talk to you--so make sure you're ready! Single people often have more time to write. Are you single? Technically, yes. However, I have two teenaged daughters who live with me half time. I also have a more-than-full-time day job to work around. So, finding time to write can be a challenge. Who do you like best, Jerry or Tom? Are you talking about the cartoon? If so, I have to say I don’t like either one of them. It’s been many years since I’ve watched that show, but if I recall, neither character is particularly ethical. Tom is not very bright, and Jerry is just plain mean. I do like cats better than mice though. If you’re talking about some other Tom and Jerry, then I’m not cool enough to be aware of them. J What are you wearing (and no fibbing!)? I am wearing various shades of pink: sweats, an old rugby shirt, a torn pullover, and socks. Very comfy—my usual attire for writing. When did you first consider yourself a writer? I had been writing for a number of years before I considered myself a writer. It wasn’t until I was partway through my second novel, had an editor, and was publishing regularly on Literotica that I finally started thinking of myself as a writer. Do you have any writing rituals? I almost always write first thing in the morning, so of course I always have to have my coffee at hand. I don’t consider that a ritual though, more of a necessity. I don’t think I have any actual rituals. I do have two modes, though, when I write: flow mode and edit mode. When I’m in flow mode, I’m just trying to get words down on paper, move the story along, and capture the basic essence of what I want to say. I try to write steadily and not worry about the wording. I may use the word “beautiful” four times in six paragraphs. Then I’ll go back and edit what I wrote, word-smithing, cutting, embellishing, etc. I probably spend six times as much time editing as I do writing in the first place. My usual routine is to edit what I wrote the day before to get me back in the proper headspace. Then I’ll go into flow mode until I run out of time or until I run out of steam. What brought you to Gayauthors? I was originally encouraged to check out Gayauthors by a writer on Lit. That was a number of years ago. I read and enjoyed quite a few stories up here, and thought about posting here myself, but I’m usually super-busy so I never go around to it. Then recently, within the same month I think, both Cannd and metajinx, friends from Literotica, encouraged me to post here. So I finally made the time for it. I’m glad I did. I think it’s a better forum for what I write than Lit. When I put sex scenes in my novels they’re usually pretty graphic, but most of my writing is character/plot-based and the sex is just added for fun. How did you come up with the title for Pierced? I usually have a very difficult time with titles. Sometimes it’s harder for me to come up with a title than it is to write the story in the first place. I knew there was going to be some piercings in the story because that was part of the prompt. I didn’t title it until I was finished, considering and rejecting quite a few title ideas along the way. I finally settled on “Pierced by Love” but I still didn’t like it all that well—it sounded cheesy to me—but I was running out time to find another title. One of my beta readers suggested just “Pierced” and I liked it better, so that’s what I went with. Did any single prompt from the Goodreads contest inspire the story or was it just a matter of fitting them all in? I came late to the Goodreads writing party, so I tried to pick up the prompts that no one else was covering. The main prompt left was the non-con/dub-con theme; no one else wanted to touch that one. I had my doubts about it as well, not because I’m not comfortable writing with that theme, but because both the trilogy I had just finished (RoughBoys) and the novel I was working on at the time (The Valjevo Encounter) had non-con scenes in them. I would rather have done something entirely different. However, I took one for the team and made that the central focus of the story. All of the other prompts were surprisingly easy to fit in. I didn’t put all of the possible prompts in, but I got most of them, hopefully without it seeming too contrived. What do you think is the best part of the story? Hmmm. I like the scene where they take a shower together. Not only was it sexy and fun to write, I think that it is a turning point for both of them. Kyle realizes that he’s capable of getting turned on and having sex again without being overwhelmed by memories of the rape, and it’s Paul’s first time ever being with another man. After he’s had the real thing he knows he will never be satisfied with just his fantasies again. What are your future projects? I’m currently finishing up Christmas in Zonei. I had originally planned to finish it for Christmas this year, but as usual my schedule got away from me. I will publish it for Christmas next year in eBook format with a cover and everything, but I’ll keep it free as gift to my fans. I have quite a few ideas running around in my head for what to write next, but I am still undecided. I may do a poll on my author website to see what will draw the most interest. I suspect people will want a sequel to either The Valjevo Encounter or Christmas in Zonei or perhaps even Pierced. I’m a couple of chapters into writing a historic novel—a cowboy/Indian story—that I’m having fun with. I also have a plot for a fantasy novel that is just bursting to come to life. So, yes, still undecided on what to do next. Suggestions welcome. I can't wait for a free copy of Zonei, myself. Okay, so let's get to chatting! Thoughts on Pierced? J's interview? Suggestions?

You can weave themes into your story that have a lot of weighty meaning without making it overwhelming to readers. I wrote about Carl Jung's theory of synchronicity in my short story, Coupled in Synchronicity, yet only one person saw the underlying psychology. I did that for me, and I wrote an entertaining story for everyone else. For me, the whole idea of pretentious often comes from authors who want to write complex information into a story but pick a bad vehicle to do so. A teenage boy would not be described as verbose or querulous; he'd be talkative or sullen. Now, a college professor might be verbose and an old man angrily pushing away gold-digging family members at the end of his life might be querulous, and then those words would fit in the story narrative. The characters' personality, life experiences, physical reality... must dictate how you tell the story from their POV in both narration and dialogue. Without justification, doing otherwise does come off as pretentious because it makes no sense. A good example was readers' initial impression of 'Strider' in LoTR. He's a no one, right? Yet his actions and speech go far beyond a simple Ranger. That sows distrust with the other characters--and readers--because it is out of character for who he is in the story. But that lasts only until readers learn he is 'Aragorn, son of Arathorn... descendent of Isildur' and was raised with elves. He's a king, no matter how humble a life he's chosen, and that comes through in his characterization, which no longer seems out of place. If that hadn't been true, if he'd simply been a Ranger, then it would've stuck out and not made any sense for Tolkien to write in a character that goes beyond his 'self' just to showcase his ability to write in such a way. But that's just my opinion, because, while I know a lot of them, I like using five cent words instead of fifty cent words for the majority of my stories. I read to be entertained, and I write to entertain. If I want to teach readers something, I'll just stand on my soapbox on the forums like I am here.

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars Today I'm featuring Chris T. Kat's newest release, Bratty Angel. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Okay, I don't have much to say about this book... except go buy it now! It's a great fantasy, with a mythological twist I really enjoyed. Good and evil aren't quite so clear cut in this tale. Nope, no siree. You find that out when you learn a hellhound and angel are hanging out. And the angel's harassing someone for some pleasure. Reading this story caused me to snicker like crazy. Love-stick--totally priceless! There's a lot of great snark in the story, which I always love. A story that makes me laugh is always appreciated. But then I sank into Bratty Angel as it revealed a lot more depth. There's a whole mythos to discover in the short story which makes it feel longer... but still not long enough. I think there's a lot more of this that should come next. Chris has created a storyline that must go on. So buy the eBook, read it, review it, and do what I'm doing now... tell her to write MORE! View all my reviews

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Thank you! I often get behind on my reading, but I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Remember, humans have a plague that cannot be cured, so the Tarquiek would end up with a death sentence if they came to the planet. Thanks for the review.

“Mother, Father.” We stopped beside the places Bettice must have set for us. I gripped the back of my chair. “Good morning.” My father looked away from the sheaf of newsprint he was reading. My mother was directing Bettice as she laid out the platters. “About time you showed your face,” my father said. “People might start to think you have some quarrel with Michael. I will not have you embarrassing us.” Busy whispering to his wife and making a pretense at ignoring our presence, I saw my brothe

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GA is much like a bookstore. We have featured sections up front for new content, special features for those who've proved themselves a 'good name' to draw readers, and a lot of shelves of a lot of okay stories mixed with good stories mixed with great stories. As with most creative or marketing endeavors, how well someone does on GA is directly proportional to how much work they put into it. As for the site, we do have authors who come and go, and staff who come and go, but the site is built for longevity. We have new members, authors, and eventual staff and team members funneling in as well. We also take the time to try and keep the site updated, as Drak mentioned, compared to some other sites available. We don't want to become obsolete so we try to adjust to growing technology as well as writing standards that have improved with the advent of mobile technology and low-priced, easily hidden/discreet gay fiction eBooks on eReaders. I don't see us going anywhere. If, for no other reason, than that Myr is just too stubborn to throw in the towel, and will continue to drag us along with him.

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V-day is only good because of the half-priced chocolate the day after. I've been with the same man for 17 years now, though, so maybe my romantic bone is broken--IF I ever had one. And that's a big ole if... like the size of Alaska if. lol

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What if we considered a Monday or Wednesday GA Site News blog post where we provide a place for readers to comment and share what they read recently via comments? Not just finished work, which is what we usually feature, but whatever they've picked up since the last time we did the feature? I haven't talked to Renee at all about this, so it's just a glimmer of a possibility, but we're always looking to engage the site members in stories. What better way to get your favorite story or author more attention than sharing what you enjoy for others to see? And it'd be less work for people than doing a full review.

It was a happy chapter! But the story will definitely be moving along next week, and you'll get to meet Will's folks.

LOL! Well, there was the whole plan he's had for years upon years. He's big on plans, but when they go awry, I think he's learning he needs to grab what he can, while he can. Thanks for the review, LitLover!

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Have you downloaded your copy of the Signature Background for February yet? There's still time! Today we're featuring an interview with Carl Holiday, all about him, his writing, and a little about how Hold 32 came into being! Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? I’m more of a dairy and grains kind of guy. Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point? I make it up at night, before I use it. It’s not like the housing inspectors will be coming along and give me demerits for sloppy housekeeping. What brought you to GA? I was out on the web looking for gay (or, gay written) stories and discovered Gay Authors. At the time, I was working on a long story and publishing it on Nifty when I was contacted by someone here and the rest is history. Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? Yes, getting in enough humor because it’s so vital to the human psyche. Do you have any writing rituals? No, not since I moved in with my son in October 2011. How did you come up with the plumber idea for Hold32 based on the anthology theme ‘Walk on the Wild Side’? There will come a time in the far future (if we’re not obliterated by an asteroid or massive Yellowstone sized volcano) when humans will venture forth in humongous space vessels seeking a new planet they can pollute with rapt abandon. Did the characters or the plot come to you first? Plot first, characters and tiger second. Did you ever think up the alternative method for them that you didn’t share with the short story? No, they had their work to do and it has to be done. They probably have a union approved directive stating their need to get the job done. How they did it was up to them. What are your future projects? Do you ever think you’ll go back to these guys? 1) Finish Hercules III. Honest, there is an end in sight; it’ll just take a while; unless, of course, a plot change occurs. 2) Depending on unknown circumstances, I’ll probably start work on another long story; humongous star ships seem to be a sub-genre I can live in. Guys in Hold 32 again? No, I don’t see ever coming to another story about plumbers. Although, a long, long time ago (decades), I was working on a long story centered around a plumbing company, Petersen Plumbing, located in North Park (favorite fictional town) in Washington state.

Will inched forward, the sheets rustling the only sound in the room. It had to be perfect. This was his first chance to touch Teddy the way he’d always wanted to. He swallowed hard, darting his tongue out to wet his dry lips. This close, he could see Teddy close his eyes just before their lips touched, but Will couldn’t look away. He wanted to see everything. He wanted to feel everything. It was bliss. Teddy’s lips were firm but soft. Will brushed his lips across Teddy’s, sucking gently on h