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Happy Birthday Alek!

Thank your friend, as soon as you have this place figured you I bet you love it This is a great site for writers, editors and readers. And what Shadowgod meant was any of the forum moderators, they're awesome helping people figure out what to do on here, especially non-techies like me Welcome to GA btw, keep up writing!

This is a bit off from the family dynamics in the article and there were issues other than the just being parents bit. But I was raised from the age of 2-9 by my dad and his twin brother. I had an sister just 18 months older than me that lived with us as well. No mom in sight. I wasn't messed up by that, or even realized that it was that abnormal. Why should it be any different because the 2 guys are in a physical relationship as well? It is a stereotype that seems to be rapidly fading nowadays, rightly, imo!

Happy Birthday Joey!

I loved it! I was so excited to see the update. The world on the farm is fleshing out a bit. I love the fact that while David is from the city old man Templeton isn't able to pick on him too much. He isn't weak or unskilled by any means. Billy, him I just want to cuddle, poor guy! He is so messed up mentally. The dichotomy with his emotional state to the way you describe his physical state is interesting. A lot of people seem to think strong, beautiful people have great lives, obviously that isn't true, especially in this case. The cutting? Sooo sad. Great chapter, Owl!

I find that I try to read new stories on e-fiction, at least a few a week and review. I do get turned off by someone who posts a lot of stories at once however, I think my concern over liking a story that won't be finished is my biggest aversion to it. As Nephy says, a lot of the stories disappear it seems if the writers aren't getting enough "feedback". I also tend to be more inclined to read those stories written by people I have spoken to. Of course I talk a lot on the forums and with those "creepy people" in chat (thanks Mark, to you too, lol) so I typically have quite a few story reco's to go through.

I have to say that I have an interesting take on the southern accent. I was raised by a southern dad but in the Pacific NW. I am incredibly picky about proper speech and using correct words instead of contractions but I often do so in a drawl, especially if I am really tired or drunk. I think that a lot of people equate the accent with the speech pattern and that is not always so. I have never said junto (some of my sibs. from back east say this for you want to?)or them there and I absolutely hate it when people say Worshington as I grew up in Washington...no o or r in that word, thanks! For my preference I would go Irish and Scottish accents. It's not the colliquilisms but the sound of the r's rolling that I love. A scots man saying things like murder would have me sighing in a dreamy state, lol.

Cal exploding? No way! I'm loving the complexities of this story, it is quite far from the 'norm' rock star type story that I have read before. I also agree with Conner, so many of your stories are full of tension, I am on the edge of my seat reading them. Great job as always!

One day 2 weeks ago I got frustrated that I couldn't think of a story idea I liked other than Honor, which honestly just came to me, I have no idea where or what I was doing. All of a sudden Honor was just in my head, the overall idea, the specific events have come to me as I write each chapter though. Anyhow...back to the short story. I just opened up a word doc on the computer and started writing. I had to go back and re-write bits and pieces on the first page or two but after just a few pages I had a concrete idea and plan of where the story was going. It was an interesting process, completely different from my typical sit down and plan and plot routine. I agree with the keeping paper/pen with you at all times. I find myself jotting things down, ideas or names or things I hear all the time. I have a backpack with my netbook and 3 different types of notebooks and tons of pens. No excuses for me not to write if I get the urge!

I'm glad you liked the pick up the story got. I felt it was time to move the plot forward, enough teasing! Life can be harsh, unfortunately Cale and Bel'loc have experienced more than their fair share. We'll have to see how it ends up...not quite sure yet

Oh Yes! As a kid I used to dream about being able to magically transform into various animals so that I could fly or swim underwater indefinitely. It led to very vivid imaginings. If you had magical powers would you use them to help or hinder others and in what way?

No Way! That's nasty, and highly improbable for a woman. Done it, not had it done Would you go to a sex toy party and bring a grandparent?

I try I just felt like the story was due some action. Remember how busy things were in the beginning? Well, look out, because that was nothing! Dark and twisted coming right up! I enjoy adversity for my characters, otherwise what is there to overcome and strive through? Things will be dicey for a bit...we'll just have to see what happens. I can't say much more without giving things away though, lol!

hmm, I would guess that I wasn't very clear in my thoughts. I think that before people might have assumed bdsm relationships were basically the very abusive situation that you have written Nye into with Adam. Or that your pecerption of them was. I like the fact that you elaborated on the mental and emotional processes and thoughts behind the relationships that are happening in the story.

I don't know how they could say it to make it sound better, but that's freaking hilarious! I would hope that Mike is correct and they don't say it how we Americans think it sounds...but either way, lmao!

I sing a lot of the time, my kids love singing. Even in the shower.

hmm...my very fav is cracklin oat bran..tastes like cookies... Wanted to ask though, what the hell is the point of eating special K with ice cream? doesn't that defeat the purpose?

Ask and I am answered, sweeet! I loved this chapter. It's a bit anti-climactic from what the last few chapters have been, and I say that in the best sense possible. I don't think my heart could take another stress fest I truly think that Jon has been on the cusp for some time, his new willingness to go out on a limb to protect Ben is a good example of the caring nature that wasn't broken from him, no matter what he may think. He is not irredeemable. You really went more in depth into the bdsm lifestyle in this chapter than in ones where you described activities, imo. You got into the meat of why people do the things they do. Some are masochists, some are submissives, some are simply given no choice. Master/slave relationships are truly varied and complex. I know this story isn't a good example of a healthy d/s relationship but I am very glad that you spoke to some of the psychological drives and affects that such sexual proclivities entail. Great job with this chapter and the story overall so far! I can't wait to experience the ending!

Been there done that many a time! Little trick here, as long as your hand doesn't leave the confines of the car it's not road rage Would you then speed around the person and slam on your brakes?

Lian is so twisted and dark, it's like he's this great black hole that craves pain, he constantly sucks and pulls it in, but is never satisfied, he'll always be eternally empty. He's just an emotionally bankrupt individual, a character with zero viabilty for redemption. I see another glimmer in Adam that perhaps he isn't quite irredeemable but I still don't like him. Even if he somehow helps Kane rescue Nye I think Kane needs to put him on the ground. I'm sure anyone trained by Lian would be able to take quite a bit of punishment...but hitting Adam emotionally might work. Sigh...I was reading Weeping Lily and enjoying your writing so much, it got me thinking about Chains too. I hope that the next chapter update is soon!

hmm, I'll take that under advisement. I'm glad you are sticking around, you keep my topic going I love to hear your thoughts on the story as it goes!

OMG, those are great! My two favs: "I haven't put on weight. Your eyes are fat." "I'd rather peel off my skin and bathe my weeping raw flesh in a bath of vinegar than spend any time with you. But that's just my opinion. Don't take it personally." I'd sooo say the second one awake and to some family members, lol!

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Awww, to answer your question, I call it the alien smiley face. I actually took that picture at midnight one night using a multi-colored flashlight set to red, the bulbs were brighter and showed up yellow. I held the flashlight under a glass patio table that was covered in frost, the inner rim made the "smile" bit and the outer curve is the edge of the table then snapped the picture looking down at it Your avatar is very evocative, seems vulnerable yet comforting at the same time. Black in white can convey so many subtleties. A solid 9 in my book!

I'm sorry I didn't respond to this sooner. You are pretty much the only one who posts on here, so I need to pay more attention Gotta keep you happy so you keep it up. The Shilan has an ego the size of the Mariana Trench. I'm glad you couldn't hate me either. I'm glad you liked the chapter, even though the story line has gone a bit dismal and dark. I promise the next chapters will be out quickly, so don't give up on my story yet