Andrew Q Gordon

So I'm sort of between things, but I think I have the direction I want to go in now. The bad part is that direction is going to mean a bit of an extended hiatus from posting as I want to finish the story before posting. Lesson learned and not forgotten. BUT, the next anthology is coming an figured this would be a good chance to revisit the Second Shot universe and come up with a short story for submission. Anyone have a suggestion on who to write about, whose perspective - i.e. Jason and Peter from Jason's perspective, or Peter's; Ethan? Blake? Ethan and Blake? Maybe Pops? Or someone else? Just looking for ideas and I don't promise to use any of the suggestions, but I suspect it wouldn't hurt to listen to new ideas. So, with that, let the comments fly. Andy

Hey Mich. . . erm . . . Kavrik - nice to see you pop in from time to time

Thank you, Michael Thank you, Princess, glad I could make you happy. _

Too funny!!

Of course - who do you think I'm going to ask when I have questions???

Thanks Sharon. Oh no, you can't guilt me like that, I'm the one who gives the guilt trips, not gets them We'll have to see what's next once I get to it. Right now I have nothing on deck, but I'll let you know when I get closer. Thanks Mike, but even you can't guilt me, I'm practicing being stoic for when the little one tries it. Thank you,

How wonderfully marvelous you have returned to us not only George, but helped him tie up his world - only to show how it might come tumbling down. Tis a rare gift that you possess so well. Thanks for the new beginning Mark!

Wait! June 22-24??? I thought it was 15-17. Oh boy, did I screw up?

Don't think of it as me losing my purple as much as I freed up a slot for the likes of you. Thanks for the note Thanks you Sam da man, thank you. Always been my privilege to converse with you. Thanks Dave, as always thanks for you're encouragement and support. Latin? Italian? Ryan Jo's personal language for cute men? Thanks mate. Thank you, oh ye man of the shades. You've been great to me all along, so I appreciate the continued support.

Cassie, W.L et al The answer really depends on where you want to be. In DC proper? In the burbs, close to metro? In the burbs, but you'll have a car so where ever is cheapest and you'll drive to metro. I can offer suggestions but tell me where you want to stay. I can say you'll probably get better rates in the suburbs, but don't go too far out or else. That said as an example - the Marriott in Greenbelt, MD was not very expensive when Anyta stayed there last month, so it might still be cheap in June. It is close to metro - not walking close however, but it is also at the end of the Greenline which means you need to factor in Metro costs - not exactly cheap but far cheaper than paying for Parking at a Hotel in DC. All things to consider. Let me know if anyone needs help. Probably best to email me directly - Belsport09@gmail.com

Thank you , much appreciated. Now I better get to work on something to earn my keep I suppose. (Yes I stole that from you since you are so fond that emoticon. )

Jasper you realize you're quickly becoming one of Nephy's favorite people, she does love her some twisted messed up people and Elijah sort of fits the bill. I'm rethinking what I think about Elijah - he's starting to strike me as the type that would bit the heads off of puppies if he thought he could get away with it - okay so not really, but he is not a very nice person, even where Tom is concerned and whether he knows it or not, he has Tom wrapped around his finger - not in a lover sense but as a best friend. And he although he supposedly 'doesn't usually' do thing like confront someone about how he knows they're gay, he didn't seem to have any issues with it so I'm not sure if his perception of himself fits the reality of who and what he is. Definitely not sure I still like him

Okay a bit of a grumble - hey I'm allowed now that they promoted - right? Okay so maybe I'm not entitled to, but I still think I'm allowed. The flash - bleck Not a fan of the flash back, but that wasn't really tied into the story in any meaningful way - it's like you dropped it in to explain something you alluded to but couldn't find a better way to do it. I mean, Elijah wasn't even reminiscing about it, it was just sorta there. Tsk tsk tsk. Bad Jasper. Okay so - onto the meat and potatoes of this review. That was a neat turn about. Elijah of the first three chapters didn't make 'mistakes' but yet here, he does just that with Chris. Now supposedly he hates Chris, but really can't say why or give a good reason- and by good reason I mean one grounded on facts - like how 'clever and smart' Anna is. Clearly he hasn't figured out what he wants from Chris and more over, I don't think he's figured out Chris either. But I suspect you'll tease this out for a bit and torture Elijah and by extension us for a few more chapters. Like I said, bad Jasper.

Well that was interesting now wasn't it? Anna is a good foil for Elijah - she might even have his number if she were as disaffected by things as he is. And what the heck is going on with Chris. Me think's he got hisself a bit of an Elijah infatuation. No really, he does. Don't deny it, I'll give you even money he does. - erm wait, never bet against the house when the house knows what card is next. Nevermind.

As usual you raise more questions, give few answers and leave us wondering what next. Okay so that's really good, but ughhh! How long are you going to make us wait for the next chapter?

From the master that's quite a compliment and I'll take it any day (and twice on Sunday ) Thank you, my dear. Hope to see more from you soon. Ah, the 'Andy.' I was called the 'other Andy' in chat the other day. Thank you. Thank you, Godfather. Do I need to kiss the ring now? Thank you Stu, enjoy it I shall. Promise.

Thanks Audi, much appreciated. Thanks Tune, I see you helped me celebrate with a new chapter. Thank you You helped make this a reality my dear, so thank you. Thanks Sara, you're next. Thank you, Dolores. Conner, it's friends like that make me work harder. Thanks, Steve - you and others have always encouraged me so it makes it easier to work harder. Maybe in the same category, but not in the same league. But it is a worthy goal to work toward for sure. Thanks Ramon!

Yeah man, waiting for the next chapter from you

Sadly I know all about those unexpected little expenses that upset the best laid plans. It does get better, just believe.

Your comment to Rndmrunner, shows you understand what I was going to say - there doesn't seem to be a hook - yet - but I have to say, writers who can weave a complex identity into a character like you're doing with Elijah make bow in admiration Elijah's character is interesting enough to keep me reading, so I guess we can over look the slow plot development for the time being

Wow such strong opinions about your MC - good and bad. I kinda felt he was . . . himself. He wasn't evil or bad, just a kid - good ending by the way - bucking for Cia's Queen of Cliffhanger title for 2012 are you?

Maria - I look for a current cute one, but I'm going to post one today, you might like to use that one, it's my new favorite. Mark - Not sure proud is the right word - totally and completely in love is probably better Tomas - no but she was close to making me fly over the cuckoos nest

I'm planning on it being still on, I've requested off the friday and monday around that weekend and it was granted. I suppose we need to get a first head count so we can start planning things, it is only 2 months away now

Having not read the story it is tough to say how well I like or don't like the title, but I think you were smart to think about whether you would confuse people. The cover is certainly eye catching enough for your market so I'd stick with it, for what my opinion is worth. Good luck with the ePub. Make sure to let folks know when it's available. Andy

RIck, This was meant to be a chapter in a full length series of novels I was going to title Dlgen of the First Order through Fifth Order and then the end book. If I had the time, I'd get to it, and i have so many others I want to work on at the same time. I might have to start working on something soon or my head is going to bust LOL. Thanks for the review. I like hearing from people - good and bad. Andy