Cia

People don't like to be forced to conceive of notions outside of their narrow little views. It's a prevalent problem in today's society but one I think we are slowly bringing light to. Look at me, who would have thought a bi woman with a husband and kids would write m/m slash and not be ridiculed for it? I didn't, because I don't fit the mold I thought that kind of writer was. It took me forever to join here but once I did I was amazed. There are lots of 'me' types on this site. Once I started writing one of the major things I have tried to do in my stories is to make sure that I don't follow the mold and I let my characters be strong and who they are no matter what, guyish or girlish tendencies don't matter. Is the issue apparent? In my mind, oh yes. Doing what you and your group is doing, however, helps shed a bit of the misconceptions and stereotypes. Push the boundaries of the 'norms' perceptions, make them see things as they are, not just as they label them. One of these days it's not going to matter who you want to tumble and the gender of our preferred partner won't define our personality as well as our sexuality. Each step now will only make that day more inevitable.

Yeah, my readers are pretty quiet lately. I'm taking it as few reviews coming in is better than bad reviews! I do think the emotions of this chapter made it hard to write. I kept having to step away and come back which really slowed me down. Thanks for helping me pull it into a coherent chapter, couldn't do it without you!

Well chapter 11 is posted. This one took forver to write, well, you'll see why. Two of a Kind Ch. 11

Cavel's head lifted off the pillow as he blearily tried to locate the ringing sound that woke him up. Snarling a bit in irritation he reached over Bashta to his pants on the floor. He blinked a few times, trying to bring the words on the screen into focus. Saulle He flipped the phone with a grimace, "Hello?" "I'm sorry to bother you and your mate," Saulle said apologetically. Cavel rubbed at his eyes with his free hand, glancing out the open doors to the sky that was just beginning to f

LOL. I wouldn't know since I don't date or text most of the time. I do see all those teen sitcoms where the girls go gaga over the boys texting them though so it sounds promising. Now you just have to convince everyone else to stay home on the day he wants to go running so you can have him all to yourself.

I try to write quite a few chapters ahead before I post. I've also posted right as I finish each chapter from the first. There are merits to each. I prefer to have a stockpile of material though I never seem to be able to stay ahead the whole time. A lot of authors prefer to complete their stories. I'm fortunate to have a surplus of time to get a chapter a week written if I run out of chapters. If you don't anticipate being able to get your finish done in the next 12 weeks (most folks post once a week for each story installment) then I'd hold off. If you think that the feedback and comments will help you produce more material then post. Really, it's up to you and how committed you are to your posting schedule. I like having a deadline, it helps me when I don't feel like writing. Otherwise I might never get anything done.

Happy Birthday hun!

It varies for me. I will sometimes follow chapter stories but I will admit, it does drive me a bit batty. I have a hard time with it because I read so very much that even I have a hard time keeping the stories in the right storyline. They seem to like to blend on me which isn't good. I will admit to posting serial stories on here for the most part though. I don't mind when people tell me they are waiting for it to be finished, because I can understand. P.S. This is how my beta reading came into being. I kept harassing all of my writers for more material to read. After that... it just snowballed into, well tell me what you think and then to gradually giving more and more information. For the most part I get either sneak peeks at chapter stories being written or the whole shebang at once before they chapter post it here. I love teasing Nephy's readers especially!!!

More questions, few answers. You definitely know how to string a reader along. I definitely think this chapter flowed better than the first, the speech and character interactions were more realistic. Chapter 3 should be interesting depending on which pov you shift to and what part of the story you choose to reveal.

Where are Zach's pants???? I think his lack of coffee was affecting you. He kicked off his boxers to help Mark bathe, they talk, he's off to the kitchen to make pancakes. Mark is getting into drawers to put clothes on but Zach doesn't. Also, if he's just kneeling next to the tub why does he need to take off his boxers anyway? I just got this funny visual of Zach being so affected by his lack of coffee that he's in the kitchen waiting for Mark and not even realizing that he's completely starkers! lol I definitely like this first chapter, you created a very good hook with their interactions and the patently false story Mark was spinning. The phone call ending was a bit of an evil cliffe, and in chapter 1 no less!!!

Good start. You definitely know how to create a dramatic feeling in the story right off at the start. Though, Zach swallowing that story whole seems a bit improbable. You've written him to be very gullible. It shall be interesting to see what is really going on.

I can NOT believe I missed this blog!! Congrats on a healthy baby. Just know, you're not alone on the gender thing. Having that tech say my 2nd was a boy was a shock (I'd always seen 2 girls for some reason, not one of each) and Josh was upset a bit too. He was a bit nostalgic for the little girl he always thought we were having too. He even pointed out a little white dress and said, awww we'll never have something cute like that in our house again. So I think all parents feel that way to some extent. My sister was shocked, sad, and upset when she had a boy after 3 ultrasounds said a girl. Things happen, but you learn who they are and love them just the same as you thought you did that ideal baby in your head once you have that baby in your arms. I am glad that you got resolved what you needed to, sorry it's costing you more though. Sounds like you are entertaining the idea of a second down the line. I hope you get the chance if you want it. Also, don't pity an adult woman who makes bad choice after bad choice. There comes a time w hen she'll have to pay for the poor decisions she has made and it sounds like it will be after she has little baby *you won't tell us * girl. JK, I totally understand. You reap what you sow, as they say.

I knew I didn't have to be nosy and it would all come out sooner or later. I'm happy you guys are happy. Life is too short to be anything else. You're right, communication is absolutely necessary. Trust is right up there too. I think you'll find that you and Mr. Hummingbird will be quite happy if you really want it. to both of you.

Your dinner made me hungry. I am sitting here in my brief hour of alone time today, appreciating and cherishing it, and feeling one with you. Then I realize that your girls are grown and gone and yet they came back. Does that mean mine are going to come back? Okay, so my oldest is 7, I guess I have a long time til I have to worry about that but in the meantime, I shall do as you do and cherish it while I can. I am glad that the stress levels will be going down for you. Oh, and that you're home again! Yay!!!!

Thanks for abiding by the rules. Glad things are going better in your life now. If I wasn't so swamped with beta reading/editing already I'd offer to help out but my writers are keeping me busy. Good luck on finding a team that will work well for you and getting your story posted!!

Happy Birthday!! I hope you have had a lovely day!

Thanks for being the first to review. And yeah... sex! I don't like to put it in there gratituously but it was totally in character for Bashta and Cavel and the scene sooo... yeah, it was fun to write. I think that leaving the question unanswered would make the story incomplete. Yes, we have a plague and then we have a cure. But without knowing why the plague struck them, if not the original source yet, is absolutely essential. Can't wait to see how it comes about, lol. I am almost as in the dark as my readers are until I put fingers to the keyboard and the guys let me in on what's going on. More coming next week, count on it!!

Congrats Rilbur!

Oh yeah! I looooove my baths. I'm not so much for the bubbles and I only have a basic tub but I can spend hours and hours in the tub soaking. I like my muscle relaxing mineral soaks, a awesome book, and a drink (no wine but alcohol definitely). When my cat was a kitten he followed me around so much that he'd sleep on my chest as I soaked.

Well it's not going to go on and on. I wouldn't guess more than a few more chapters, at most. I'm not quite sure where this one ends exactly, they just keep finding new things to say and do when I sit down to write. I know, I threw in a naughty bit But I think it was important to their relationship, coming home for the first time, and throw in the fact that they were just mated and have this new bond and new bodies/senses... I would want to test them out, lol. Yay for no mistakes!! Thank you so much. You always leave me a comment, via review, my forum, my profile. I love to hear what you think and how you are liking the story so far, it means a lot to me that you take the time to do that.

My first suggestion, read the Site Help area with the rules and run through of how the site works and how to use GA Stories. Then, be active. Read and review. Talk to other authors. Cruise the Writer's Corner. Add your two cents to the topics there or add one of your own. Create a discussion forum, respond to all reviews and comments by readers. There is a huge volume of stories here on GA so sometimes if you are an unknown author it will take time to get your story noticed. You definitely get out what you put into the site. That all being said, welcome to GA! I hope you find the site a comfortable home for your stories.

1. My kids. They're often hilarious and make me smile and laugh. I think it's a defense mechanism so I don't strangle them in their sleep. 2. Tickling. No matter how mad I am if you tickle me I will giggle and scream like a giddy teenager. It's embarassing, especially since I'm ticklish everywhere. Sometimes giggles have come out when they shouldn't 3. Starting a new book or story I've been anticipating from a fav author. I will literally get that scrunched down, bubbles in your stomach, Christmas morning for kids glee feeling. It's wonderful!!

Finally, another chapter done! For this one I was too late to send it to my beta who was missing in action so any mistakes you see are my own. Thanks for reading!!! Two of a Kind Chapter 10

"I was able to treat about twenty of the sickest kitlings and pregnant women." Dr. Waddel was washing his hands at the sink in the kitchen. He dried them and turned to Bashta and Cavel who stood silently watching him, waiting for his next words. "I think we got here in time," he said. Cavel's eyes closed as he slumped against Bashta. Holding his mate, Bashta said a quiet prayer of thanks to the Jaguar, for his wisdom and his kindness. They had done all they could do, now they just had to l