Andrew Q Gordon

Haha - well I would say being extremely hopeful to create a bit of Fan Fic - I can't say anyone will submit something, but I figured I'd give it a whirl and see. Thanks again for the Companion idea - it's a great idea for something where the 'world' isn't one we live in or know well.

Moody day when I wrote that. Honestly You factored quite high in my desire to finish this - you and the others [i'd name names but I'll forget someone and it was all the faithful readers who inspire me to finish this. I'll really loved this concept - and am going to try to expand on it a bit so that I back fill a few things away from the main story. BUT truly - whenever I think of moving to something else I think of all those who've really encouraged me with this and I know I won't abandon it til it's done - Promise!.. Thanks for making me smile Andy

Well I owe the Fan Fic Idea to you from you suggestions so it would be apt for you to be the one to write one :)As I said in the forum - I have these images of what happened in the past that just can't make it into the story without it being a billion pages long. So this was a need idea I copied from Dark and it lets me flesh out the characters in ways I can draw on later. -- -- thanks for the help with this

Okay so Purpose has sorta grown on me since I started talking about the idea last fall with John - Jian Sierra. As with most stories there is a background to the characters that is in the author's head - readers too I suppose [more on that in a moment]. Each Chapter will be a scene - two at most that fleshes out a bit of background. Not all of it will be alluded to in Purpose, but all of it will relate to and help the reader better understand Will/Gar. I might toss in a Ryan scene - not sure. I got the idea for this from Dark - and Waylon Crossing. The Chronicles were a bunch of chapters that added depth and explained the characters a bit more. It was a great idea and really added to the feel for the characters by showing them in a light before they were in their current position. And Rather than use 'flashbacks', which are kinda sucky, they were kept from the main story. So I unabashedly borrow from Dark - with permission Last - a twist. In discussing the idea with Anyta, she suggested a scene I didn't have in my mind - so I suggested she write it. Not that I expect much or even any, but if someone who's reading has some idea for a scene - they can either suggest it here - or even better write it and let me posted it here. I will of course acknowledge who ever is the author. Some limits on what I'll post - 1) It has to fit the story - so for instance - David can't die before the Purpose finds Will. Nor can he die on vacation. Stuff like that. 2) I get to Beta/Edit the story so that I can make sure it keeps with the characters and plot. Since the Purpose has been kicking around for all eternity - the scene can be from any era or time - Just gotta be consistent with the concept and plot. Any questions ask here or in a PM. Thanks Andy

What's NOT cool about having the Power Cosmic??

Companions to Purpose- most of these are just a scene or at most two that chronologically predate the start of Purpose. Thanks to Dark for the concept - Waylon Crossing Chronicles was the inspiration for this idea. Enjoy.

Tears dripped off Will's chin, he didn't even try to stop them. One year, one long, lonely miserable year and all he had left were the tears. David, his David, the one with the beautiful eyes and ever-present smile, lay beneath his feet, resting forever. Will ignored the damp, wet dirt soaking the knees of his jeans. What did it matter? There were days he wished he died that night, so they weren't apart. "I know it's been a year, David, but it still hurts, hurts so bad I scream som

Swaddling blanket? Diapers have sides?? :blink: Um that's not a comedy, that's so gonna be me.

For some reason I have this weird hankering to read a happy happy joy joy story - hell I'm in the mood to write one. But as we all know there needs to be a plot other than boy meet boy/girl meets girl - really likes new found interest, falls in love and well ... everything's hunky dory keen. Am I weird in just wanting to read or write an happy story ? Not to sound too sappy or what not, but I don't think Mike and I had a serious 'fight' for like 5 years and even then we've never had any 'serious' fights. We've never slept in the other room, well except when one of us was sick or snoring too loud, but never because we were mad at each other - we've never stormed out of the house in fit of anger and fussed about whether to come home or not - so in some ways - my life story would be SO boring, but when I think about it, it makes me smile. Okay not sure where this is coming from BUT talk me down as Rachel Maddow says. Is this stupid? If I wrote would they read? Should I just go bang my head into the wall until this stupidity leaves my addled Brain??? Thanks

It's hard to write sad and harder to write it well - I felt bad for everyone - well everyone but Artie - oh yeah and that Jeffrey person - doesn't he know it's impolite to flirt at a funeral/requiem. Sigh. I hate sad. Nicely done - Andy

I had to giggle at the 'first' time - Sad about Emma - but I would hope this is the wake up call for the three musketeers to call in the sheriff. Wasn't there a TV show called - She's the Sheriff - think I saw it on South Park - **runs off to your tube.** Yup She's the Sheriff Okay silly me. Don't know where I get this. FYI Michael and Ryan are so cute with how clumsy they are trying to figure out their relationship. Very cute.

Uff - TR's head must be spinning them thar's a ton of stuff happening. I still think David is gay and want's him a piece of TR but I have no proof other than my inner Julie. Nice to see the old boat house again - guess Wylie got John to sell it Okay enough for today - so no begging for more yet - maybe tomorrow but probably Tuesday.

Was it me or was that a VERY short chapter?? Either that or it was so well written I didn't notice how fast i was reading. I had to go back read the first part, because frankly I swore David asked about Bill - damn that was some nice writing cause I thought he was jealous TR met a guy named Bill LOL See you trix at least one of your readers. Hehe - Now don't do it again Just kidding -

Um well, I don't rightly know what to say - other than it was good No I have comments - don't I always? Why do I worry that David is gonna do something - unintentional, not malicious, but something - to muck up the visions of OZ and sugar plumbs dancing in TR's head? I just know you're a cruel man to your characters But I agree with TR - bill is anything but closeted, hell he's not even cautious. Oh yeah, the parking lot scene - it was a tad confusing, but then I think it was meant to be confusing - as in TR didn't get quite understand it all, so why should we. But IF you meant it to be clear - then it was clear as the coffee Doc made for TR. Andy

Can you turn me into a silver clad superhero who rides a surf board across the galaxy??

Start a new thread - you can link this one back easy enough. I say this because as you point out in your Story Note, that one has spoilers to this one. Best to keep em separate. Because while it give context to the new one, the List doesn't seem to be an absolute necessity to read The Funny Thing Is. And since folks who want to comment on the List going forward will come here to do it, they might find spoilers if people are posting things about The Funny Thing. My two cents for as little as that is worth

Sure - totally serious - Am going to start a 'story' with just scenes from the past that act as a back fill for the main story. Anyone who wants to write a scene is welcome - the only thing would be that I get final say on some of the important details - like David can't be 34 and blonde - he was 25 and dark hair when he died. And he couldn't be knifed while on vacation because that wasn't what happened. You get the idea. So yeah - you or anyone else is welcome to write it and I'll post it with Credit to the author, whomever that might be, once I get the first one written and up.

You know I was a fan of Gordy, but you're writing is so much cleaner and tighter for this. I really like the tie in but sappy as this is, I still felt a twinge when Doc - didn't know it was that 'Doc' talked about Gordy. Please don't let this be as sad as that. Anyway back to this - not sure what else to say - really impressed already. [Not that impressing me is some big deal but I still think you write so well ] I gotta say I've never heard 'gee-haw' used before and certainly not as a verb but it made me laugh Gonna save the other six for tomorrow or else I'll be begging someone for 'more please' and to 'write faster.'

Nice first chapter - really well done - not meaning no insult but you really got the pacing and flow down well. This was an easy read but I think I said to you before, that I get a good feel for your characters - this one is no exception. Nice job Jim.

Talon are you trying to blind us all??

That line was somewhat inspired by the hubby - he's a terrible cook but he can carry things to the table real well I'm so disappointed you didn't snoop in the medicine cabinet, your gift was in there TBH I have NO idea what's in the down stairs medicine cabinet- **runs off to go look**

For a man with a secret, he isn't doing much to hide it is he? And yeah, his way of 'wooing' Adam is really working out well for him isn't it? Is the rest of the story going to be from his perspective? Or will it float between the three?

Let the story begin? You mean I've been reading something other than the story? I thought the fool thing started a few chapters ago?? Definitely an odd cast of characters. Now to see what you do with them.

It's not that often you get a MC who's not a good guy. Generally people are supposed to like the MC but James isn't all that likeable. Big James isn't any better though as a bed ridden old man, he presents a more sympathetic character. Oh -Who's Charles? I musta missed that. Why do I see a certain farm lad from Fylingdales Moor in Northern Yorkshire? As for which one I think is you - well I'm not gonna say

I kinda second Anyta - seems to me that if you flipped a coin to decide between which two - there ought to be a connection between the two no? But the end was sweet - being old and jaded, it's hard to remember a time when it was fine when you just met someone to fall asleep together and not be in a rush to get it on. I like how you've woven the mystery into the love story - nice.