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I have anxiety issues in person that never come across online. So if I'm stressed, I tend to tap each fingertip to my thumb, counting forwards, then backwards, to distract myself from the need to lash out if I'm stressed--especially anyplace that's tight quarters with other people like busy stores, buses, or planes. Oh, and I have the weirdest thing about my drinks. I cannot stand to have open cups. If I do drink out of an open cup for any reason, when I'm not actively taking a drink, I cover it with a napkin. This goes along with my 'no individually served food may touch' rule, too.

Happy Birthday, Adam!!

Happy Birthday, Jo Ann! I hope you have a wonderful day, with lots of family time and relaxation!

Happy Birthday, Bill! I hope you have a lovely, relaxing day!

Thank you, thank you, everyone! It's been a great day! I even got to make a chicken curry with fried bread for dinner, and I've had hours of reading time. Thanks for thinking of me.

Thank you, everyone! Waking up to all the well wishes was awesome. Hubby got me a chai and a fritter for breakfast, and I got The Goonies. We're heading over to my fav used bookstore (go figure, right?) and then watch the movie this afternoon. So far, great day. Goonies never say die!!

Good for you, James! Now, if you--in your advanced age--take a cane, you can sit in the back and beat on all the young whippersnappers who won't shut up and pay attention.

When adulthood becomes old hat... so give it a few years. Irritable is right--life is so structured with your peer groups through school. Being an adult is totally different. Living life is a big adjustment. Each time you hit a new stage, things feel slightly foreign. From living together, to moving into a house, to having kids, to becoming a stay at home mom, to each time my kids change as they grow and begin to move through the school system... I've felt a bit like what you're feeling. Give it time (which is a boring response, but the absolute truth).

Happy Birthday!!

Hey LitLover! You know, Dav is still one of my fav characters of all time, too. I was so happy to write Benny's story because I got to bring him back. He and Benny definitely work well together. As for Sheshtun... well, everyone certainly can't wait to see him get his. More next week! Thanks for the review.

LOL! Sorry for the cliffie. Sometimes 1k comes way before I'm ready, too. Thanks for the review.

We haven't seen much of Sheshtun in the story 'in person', though he had a lot of impact on the main characters. Even so, a lot of readers really want his head on a pike, lol. Hopefully Benny will be able to stand up to Sheshtun and stop him for good!

Oh, me too! Giving Sheshtun what for has really kept me going through the story. LOL I hope you like how things are going. Sorry for the late reply!

I definitely think Benny and Yuri deserve peace of mind and some happiness too Dav is one of my favorite characters, so I loved him being Benny's best friend, cause it gave me a chance to bring him back into the storyline too. I'm glad you like him, too! Thanks so much for reading, Gary.

Back reviews! I'm sorry I missed this one, too. Man! You always have such great questions. Hopefully the following weeks have answered some of them. Don't worry, the story isn't quite over, so the ones about Yuri will be answered too. Thanks for being such a loyal reader, hun!

Benny crept along, digging his claws into the mud to keep from sliding down the bank. Dav was kneeling still behind a sapling that shouldn’t give him any cover, but somehow he blended right in. Dav glassed the house. “No lights inside,” he muttered. The evening had faded into dusk. As much as it’d killed Benny, they’d stopped and waited for the right time. He still thought they’d be more wary at night—expecting the attack to come when they couldn’t watch for it. Dav assured him it wasn’t a prob

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I said Zoe, from the list in the poll, cause damn I like a woman who can wear leather and carry a gun, plus she has gorgeous lips. But what about Kaylee?!!! She was such a innocently sensual character; I really loved her.

RIP Robert. I could always count on Robert for a bit of advice, or a joke, or just an ear and a kind word if I needed it. I cannot believe he's gone.

Writing is as much a discipline as it is an art or a craft. While I can't forgo meals, and I'll fall asleep with my hands on the keyboard, I do often withhold eBooks and reading time until I meet a word or chapter count, if I have a deadline. Another impetus is to get others involved in your story--if you have a beta/editor or readers pushing for more story, that can really help.

“I don’t want to go.” Yuri winced and lowered his voice. “I want to stay here.” Benny had tucked Yuri into his bed while he and Dav worked on finding Sheshtun. He was holding his head, and he still looked sick. Benny hated making him get up, but he couldn’t guarantee when he’d be back. Someone had to look after Yuri while he recovered. “Don’t you want to see Cleara? The younglings?” “They’re too loud.” Dark shadows inside Yuri’s eyes were made darker by the purple shadows under them. He’d been

Happy Birthday, Mike!!

Welcome to GA, officially!

Aww, thanks, Gary! Re-reading is always a great compliment, to me. I only read stories I really love more than once. For me, the goal is to make every story real--fantasy, sci-fi, or paranormal.

Wow! August is here already and will probably be gone before we know it! I was looking for a story that would be great for this month when a lot of students are focusing back on school, especially those who are off to college. Then it hit me... In the Depths of Despair by InTheMindOfSunshine Length: 65,700 Description: When Gabe is dumped by his long-time boyfriend, Lincoln, his world begins a downward spiral. Then he meets Henry--the boy who takes all of his pain away. As Gabe and Henry grow closer and closer, Gabe discovers Henry's past is as dark as Gabe's own thoughts. Does Henry hold the key to Gabe's life beyond Lincoln? Or will Gabe be a victim of the past repeating itself? A Reader Said: What a great ending to a great story Sunshine! Okay, so get reading! Our CSR discussion day will be August 25th. Don't forget to come back with your thoughts on the story!