Andrew Q Gordon

No fair, one review to a customer LOL. And are you telling me there has to be a reason WHY for sex? Never known someone you thought if I could just sleep with them once? Because even though you knew it wouldn't work out, you so wanted to get naked and go wild with them? Never had a Walk on The Wild Side and done something just because you wanted to? Sigh, I failed.

Thanks Lugh, I think - lol I don't understand your comment about Trevor, had to let him down like he did at the end? I don't think the part about Nick and Alex being soul mates could be clearer without being repetitive, and beyond Nick and Trevor not being together, which Trevor acknowledged couldn't happen because Alex was Nick's soul mate, I don't know what he did to let Trevor down. Sorry, not trying to be defensive, but I didn't get the comment.

That my dear, is the subject of the story this is a prelude to. Telling would be .... well too telling.

One of the problems with head hoping - and I preach this all the time so I am going to end up the most hated man on GA at this rate - is that you give away too much. Image the suspense and tension you'd give us if you only gave us one side of the equation. Does he or doesn't he like Wylie/John the way Wylie/John like him? But by head hoping - from Wylie to John and back and forth, we know too much. It doesn't hurt the over all story but imagine if we didn't know what Wylie planned? or how much John cared. Just a thought for future works. That said, you do a really good job of letting us know 'your boys' to me the best parts of a novel are not so much the action but how much we are let into their lives. for that you get an "A"

I sort of touched on this in my last review but it is so odd that everyone knows what's up with these two but they are still pretending it's only the result of alcohol. Stupid kids, they don't get that if they talked it would be okay, and I don't mean during sex, I mean if they talked period. Oh well that is why there is tension and tension is what makes for good reading

I still love and hate you for your suggestion - it is SOOOO good, but so NOOOT what I intended from the start. I am not sure what I will do not because it was THAT good. Yes, I know I am teasing the crap of anyone who is reading these responses but so what.

Thanks Charlie, I have made a conscious effort to try to write different things. I am not sure what niche I like best - though I've noted before that Second Shot was by far the most popular. Each story has a different plot and really could you see Peter or Jason in Purpose? -- thanks so much for reading and please let me know if things aren't working - the reader's POV is SO important - to me at least.-- Andy

Sometimes character's take on a life of their own so Joe Don is what he was meant to be. So, couple things - not that I expect or even want answers cause I am sure things will be resolved by the end - but here goes: Wylie and John are so close and happy here, but dag they sure weren't when the story began. Everyone seems to know that John and Wylie are in love except these two. Was there something between dad and Joe Don other than bromance? I mean was there any of the Wylie/John action going on? Just wondered - it almost seemed hinted at. that's all.

Been working on the long promised companion to Second Shot - this would be Jordan's trial for those who followed the story. It is a bit harder to write than to visualize. Trials are actually rather boring, just ask anyone who's been stuck on a jury for a long case. The interesting exciting parts are few and far between. So that is proving a bit more of a struggle than imagined. I submitted the Anthology work, but kind feel meh about it. It seemed so much cooler when I was writing it than it reads on line. That and not many people are reading it. Oh I know that with 19 new stories, it is hard to get 'face' time but somehow it had 20 'reads' before going live and didn't get 50 in the first day. Lotta work for so few people to read. Worst part of writing in being unable to get it out fast enough. I have a couple different stories I want to get written; A longer novel type story from the Antho, the end of Purpose and maybe book two for that, depending on reader interest, I have an idea for a companion to Sec Shot - basically some of the characters would be there in supporting roles but someone else would be the main character. There is also the longer Novel that grew from the short story Not For Hire. Funny thing is I see myself moving away from stories like Second Shot, at least for now because it's hard not to regurgitate the same old story line. I find, however, that is one of the more popular genres and those stories are read far more than other genres. I find myself wondering if I will be like one of those great band that 'sells out' to make it's music more marketable and thus sell more copies. Of course I am not selling anything yet so I am free to follow my muse. Then I read something really good like Nightowl's Indiana Summer and I feel inspired to try to write something that has the same real feel to it. If you haven't read I.S. yet, I recommend it. Really feels like you are living their lives. It is that 'feel' that motivates me to write in the genre. It is easier, in some ways, harder in others, to NOT worry about working an in depth plot or building a new world. stick the simple first love angst and run with it. Who knows, this is rambling. Maybe I'll just read for a while instead. Okay, I lied, baby update - 16 weeks as of last Thursday til due date, if she isn't born by then, they are going to induce labor. Jeez, can't believe I have just a little over 15 weeks left. Scary business. Yeah, maybe I'll go read for a while.

Do people even notice a speechless lawyer?

I suppose everyone had a magical time except maybe Alex but he was bidding his time I suppose Thanks for the comments and for reading

John, you know my respect for you - its one reason I run so many story your way first Thanks for the shout out. IDK about good writer, but I'm working on it just like everyone else.

I don't want to pile on so I will refrain and say, I loved the different imagery, the creatures, the demons. It reminded me a little bit of the Dark Border Series by Paul Edwin Zimmer with Etral reminding - very little but a tad of Istvan Divega. Don't ask me why, it was just the story that came to mind when reading this. I know they are very little alike. Anyway, it has the makings of something grand - look forward to seeing it. Andy

Loved the ending, loved the details. Took me a bit to realize the 'supplies' were for the break in and not for the actual prank. Duh. silly me - can you tell I am not one of the original Dylan Boys? Well done, as with all your work

When I read this harkened back to a conversation I had with you I believe about knees and scars and wondered if any of this was autobiographically inspired - Yes you really are a man named Wesley and you're gay and all, this whole Cia thingy is an online persona designed to ensnare unsuspecting confessed gay men who think they might be straight then you threaten to 'IN" them to their boyfriends unless they pay you gobs of $$. Anyway, I digress of course. The emotions were very raw, I as said in the review and I see from your reply that there is a bit of "I know what this is like" in your story. I can totally see that. Emotion is hard, good emotional writing is harder, so this was a for that. (I only posted this here and not in a PM because I'm trying to get my post count to a thousand JK, okay, sorta, not really )

Not that it is rare for Nephy to beat to a punch, cause we all bow to the Mistress - but her comment was so right. Alex went from boy to boy, looking for who it was, when the answer was in front of him. I also second Maria - Sean was a sad character - sad in the sense, he was a good guy who really had it bad for Alex and when he finally get around to telling him, he already lost him that sound familiar involving another Alex Really well done - as always though you will argue with me - as always - that it wasn't - but I have the big guns on my side - Nephy and Maria agree with me - what you got to support your side??? Nuffin - that's what. I win. it was really well done!

Wow, am I the only one who like's Nick best? But Alex is pretty cool too (much pun intended by the emoticon.)

Awesome story No really - totally awesome! Not sure what else to say, I loved it. Would be great as a longer short story so you can flesh out somethings, but really totally great concept and amazingly well done - had no clue it was going there when you started it. Andy

What do you do when you're speechless and have no snappy come back??

Sometimes I read things and go - that was good, I liked it. But beyond that I don't know what to say. It was an interesting journey for Alex, all in a short span of time. Alex was ready to find his 'man' and the freedom it would bring, but when he thought it was Sean - [and I really thought it was Sean up until he said it was Craig - nice misdirection] he knew enough that there was something else holding him back - and it was Sean who gave him the name. for a nicely done story.

Nice - so much mystery. Will he really see him again? Was he even real? If he was, what was he? Really well done, Jonathan.

Sam, you should share you talents more. So much said within so little. Love isn't defined by others only those to whom it is given. And everyone is deserving of it. Connie's hand shaped Rachel's and will do so forever. Sweet that Rachel chose to honor her in the way most fitting. Thanks for sharing.

I envy those who can a) write poetry - I can't I am too literal and b ) those who are good at self reflection - I avoid it for fear of what I will find. Thanks for sharing your 'little contribution' I thought it quite well done.

I wish I could write like you. For me everything needs to be explained and laid out and wrapped up. I can't write endings like that or stories that are so open ended yet satisfying. You've a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing it.

Definitely different. Someone else wrote this about something else but I'm gonna steal it and use it here; I like how you didn't waste buckets of time on 'world building' In less than two thousand words you told the story AND gave me a feel for the 'brave new world' your characters live in. That is amazingly well done. I gave you my last "+" of the day - I was saving it for something special and this was it. Andy