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Awww.... Thanks Kevin

Wow....is that your cat??? Those are the most awesome eye's I've ever seen

oooooh, you should listen to Santana while you write....he's helped me get through 3 chapters and an anthology entry

Thanks James...i actually feel a little better now because i got two good reviews at the efiction site and some good emails....also, my editor, The Great TalonRider!!! says he likes it too:)

Well, I admit it....I've been slipping. My writing has been sucking lately. I feel really dissapointed in the last chapter of My Jump Off that I posted. Here's what I think happened.... I started off just writing for my boyfriend, but i felt like I wanted everyone to read what I was writing, mainly because I think I wanted to know if it was any good or not. I mean, getting an honest opinion from Taylor about a story I was writing just for him was going to be impossible. So I started posting my first story on Xanga. Well, from there, I started posting in the Library here at GA and I got a lot of good feedback from everyone here. Then Myr opened up the efiction section, and I started getting even more feedback. Then, I scored a really awesome editor, Talonrider, and the next thing I knew, I was learning how to write.....when I say that, what I mean is, I learned the rules of grammer and punctuation. I also learned the difference between to and too Then I got hosted at CRVboy, and at the Talonhouse. I was soooo excited, especially when I started getting even more feedback from people, good and bad. Then I felt a little frustrated when it seemed like the GAC's were trying to hold down the non hosted authors by keeping us from making story announcements and i wrote about it right here in my blog. Then, I got some advice about posting at Nifty. I didn't want to do it, but in the end, I decided to submit a story. That's when things really picked up. It was awesome to open my inbox and find between ten and twenty emails from readers about my story each day!!! Then I went to my page and saw that I had gotten a ton of hits. I actually averaged about 100 hits a day, which isn't a lot compared to this site, but it's a lot to me. I had about 600 hits on my page when I first posted on Nifty two weeks ago, and now I have over 2500 hits So, when I was writing my anthology story, I thought I would have a really good feeling about it. Instead, I felt a lot of pressure to make my story at least as good as my spring anthology. So unfortunately for Kitty, I changed my mind a bunch of times and then I couldn't decided what I wanted to do. Finally, last night, I made a decision (sorry Kitty ) Then I sat down and read chapter seven of My Jump Off over again, and I stopped to think about what happened with it. I think I had the same problem. I was getting so much good feedback that I didn't want to dissapoint my readers, and I also felt a lot of pressure to hurry up and get the next chapter out and I think I rushed it. Even if no one else can tell, I can. So, I've decided to take my time with the next chapter and do what I've been doing.......enjoy writing this story. If I start hating it, it's going to suck, and I know it. **************************************************************************************** You see, time is passing, people asking how come none of this ain't lasting Money will make people deal like they don't even have to feel But no, it ain't real Some lyrics from the CD I've been listening to a lot lately. I've gotten into Santana, and I love listening to everyting he's got. But to me, his best ever song, and I mean ever, is Do you like the way? featuring Cee-Lo and Lauren Hill. It inspires me to think and to write PS: Little Buddha.... I did it. Wish me luck

ooooh, I can't wait to read your anthology story I know it's gonna rule!!!! If you ever feel like you're ready to tell him but you're afraid of what you'll hear, just think of it this way..... Telling him and not getting the answer you want might be better than never telling him and not knowing what would've happened.....GO FOR IT Good Luck

lol....Blame Canada ...lol. J/K

So wait...... This guy is a total homophobe and he came to your house to start trouble with you, and he's mad at you??? You must be even nicer than I thought, because I would've told him where to go.

I think the first two are the best

warning......serious self exploration ahead Ok, so I got this email from one of my Nifty readers, and they asked me a simple question....why do my two longest stories and all of my almost all of my poems involve plot lines or themes where the main character has a good family???? I had to stop and think about it for a minute, and then it came to me in a flash.....because I think families are important. Not just because I come from what I think is a good family, but because, as a Christian, i've always been taught that besides faith in the Lord, there's nothing more important for anyone to have. Sometimes I read stories on Nifty or even here at GA, and it seems like the parents are the villians, and the rest of the family are always homophobes. Now, not all of the stories are that way, and I didn't take any of that into consideration before I wrote my stories, either. I mean, for one thing, What's the Difference Between me and you? is a story about my family, so in a way, I can't help the theme in that story. But Jarred in My Jump Off has a strong family too, and I didn't even give it a lot of thought before I wrote the story. I just let it all flow out as I was writing, and when I was done, he had a cool mom and dad. Well, maybe not that cool, but if you've read it, you know what I mean. I guess what it all boils down to is this......family means a lot to me. I know it's not realistic for me to think that everyone is going to have a supportive family, and that when they come out that their parents are going to not just accept them, but actually support them and accept their boyfriends or girlfriends. But I think it's okay to wish that it could happen for everyone. By the way, speaking of My Jump Off, I'm half way done with chapter seven. I'm gonna try to get it finished up by tonight and get it posted either tonight or tomorrow, but no promises Kisses Nick

Ok, Kevin...you are officially Hott!!!!! Nice pics dude .

Happy Birthday Boxerdude!!!!!!!!!

Like eating Pringles???

My favorite character from TV is Chauncy from Wondershowen

Ok, so I've been totally bored today. We got home today from Carolina and I slept all the way home, but I was sharing the back seat with my cousin James and I had to sleep sitting up, so I had a sore neck and a headache when we got home. Then I got online and chatted for a while but my PC crashed and I had to restore it back to it's last recovery point. In the meanwhile, Taylor hasn't called and I'm getting depressed, so I started reading. I found a story by Matt, Unrequited, and it was good. I immediately gave it a soundtrack, so it had to be good. Only good stories get soundtracks because I can get a feel for everything in the story. I know that sounds goofy, but it's true. So I only listen to Carlos Sanata: Supernatural when I'm reading it. I've only gotten as far as the second chapter, so I might add more musc to it. The song, Do you like it that way featuring Lauryn Hill and Cee-Lo is the best intro music for that story. I suggest playing that track while you read the beggining paragraphs if you decide to check it out. I guess I should mention that Taylors in Tennessee visiting his real mom. Him and his real parents (his stepmom and dad) went, and they'll be home tomorrow. It wasn't as bad as last year was when he went because ... A ) We were going to the Outer Banks anyway B ) There's no medical emergency like last year (his mom had cancer) I'm pretty bitter about it though, because she's never been there for him and he's always there for her. In fact, if it weren't for his dad, Taylor would never get to see his mom. His dad actually plans the trips to go see her because she's so selfish and rejects him. Anyway, let me get off of that subject, because it makes me so mad I actually start to shake. One thing I can say though is that I thank God everyday for my family. I can't even imagine being treated like that by my dad. We might argue and fight, but he's never made me feel like he doesn't want me or that I make him anything less than proud. So anyway, right now I'm wondering what's going to happen next on this site. It feels kinda weird not to have Myr running things, and I can see the difference. It's not necessarily a terrible thing, but in my opinion, not everything seems to have been planned very well. Either way, I would like to congratulate Jack Scribe on becoming hosted here at GA. He definitely deserves it. When I was first hosted at CRVboy, he was the very first person to email me about my story. I read what he had to say and I took a lot of his advice and I feel like the difference is there. I've had a lot of people talk about the difference they've seen in my stories, and I can honestly say that at least some of that comes from what Jack said to me about establishing certain things right away in my story. He also gave me a compliment that meant a lot coming from someone like him. He's a really good addition to the hosted authors. Also, I got my summer anthology entry off to Kitty, and I'm waiting to hear back from her. I had a couple of questions about it, and I wanted her honest opinion. I mean, she does an awesome job for LBTW, and with the anthology too. So whatever she suggests is what I want to do.

My favorite is The Savage from Unrequited by Matt. I just started reading this story, and I think it's great. I want The Savage to put it on me too Also, I like Drew from It Stays in Vegas by Jack Scribe. Oh, and Ryan from the Log Way by Dom Luka. Oh yeah, and I love Cody from Somewhere out of the Blue By Little BuddhaTW. And Simon from Abandoned Boy by Tom Gaige. Ooops, I can't forget about Seth from Dessert Dropping by Dom Luka. Also can't forget about Billy Lomax from Replay by Rhawes. Oh yeah, and Jiovanni Ward from Eribi Seeking by Lugh. Oh, and then theres......... I can't pick a favorite!!!

I cant wait for your anthology entry....I bet it's gonna rule. i sent mine off to Kitty already, but I was waiting for her to get back to me about a couple of parts I wasn't too sure about. I decided to be a little risky, and I wanted an honest and impartial opinion. So I hope she gets back to me soon... In the meanwhile, I hope you feel better, Camy. It's summer Maybe you can go surfing or something like that. I've been body surfing a lot lately because my bf's in Tennesse visiting his mom. It helps to keep my mind off of how bad I miss him

OK, so lately I've been kind of a you tube junky..lol. I love going there and watching cifferent vids...so, here's one I found that cracked me up. Man I was thirsty....I thought you were gay . Check it out. Not much to talk about right now. Im just enjoying not having to be up at 5 in the morning for anything

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIV!!!!!!!!

I wonder why I wonder at all. I wonder why I am inclined to ask questions, to sometimes go against the grain, and to insist on being my own person when so many things in life suggest that I should simply conform to the majority. Therefore, I wonder if there is even a red or blue at all, and why I would so easily accept that those colours and their respective classifications actually exist and find it so hard to belive that there is some place of wonder that exists on the other side of a bridge comprised of those two and several other colours whose existence I also accept. I wonder if its my ability and desire to wonder that keeps me wondering and prevents me from so easily folding on so many issues. I don't think I exist because I think, because I'm sure that many of us can attest to the existence of many a thoughtless person. Indeed, the world may be a better place if those people simply ceased to exist because of their thoughtlessness, but that does not appear to be the case. I think therefore I am thoughtful.

Thats because the heffer's crazy, and so is her whole sick family

You're so gay....that's why I love you

Ok, so I finally resigned myself to the fact that I was going to have to submit the story, My Jump Off, to Nifty. Well, I felt really bad about it the first day and into the the next day. But then, something funny happened........the first thing I noticed was that I had 200 hits on my page that werent there before. The second thing that happened was that I noticed I had moved back into spot 26 on the Top Site List here at GA. The third thing that happened was that I noticed my inbox was full. Then I noticed that I had moved passed everyone in The Ten's at Efiction and was ranked #1 in a certain spot(I dont like to brag so I wont say what it is), then I noticed that I moved into #2 on the most reviewed stories list in the same ranking. On top of that, I just saw this morning that I moved up another spot to #25 on the top site. Oh, yeah, my inbox was full of feedback too. I just got done sending in chapter 3 to Nifty, and I'm also working on chapter 7 as we speak So what does all of this mean??? I'm not sure yet, but I think it means I got some good advice about Nifty. I dont think Im going to send in What's the Difference Between Me and You?? though, because I dont think it's the kind of story you read at Nifty. But it's cool to know that people liked my stuff BTW, school's out now so Im gonna be working more. My boss said she can let me work up to 32 hours a week if I want it. I might since we're going on vacation and I want to have extra money of my own to blow. But I promise to also pick up the pace on my writing between now and September:)

Bush Stole One Hour of My Sleep, Life As I sat in my boss

I want everyone who reads this to know that this isn't a rant...... I recently got a couple of "talking to's" about giving away too much info about my life, so I made a few changes in one of my blog entries....so let me make something clear for everyone. I'll never post a pic. I'll never post my address or even the street I live on. Yes, I did say what school I went to, but it's like 5 miles from my house and the only reason I even go there is because it's a magnet school and the high school in my neighborhood isn't. I've had a bad experience before and I'm not trying to go through anything bad again, so don't worry about me not being careful.....besides, if someone tries to get me again, I'll shoot them with pepper spray When they grab their eyes, I'll aim it up their nose and empty the can. Ok, maybe it won't be that easy. But I'm not too worried about anything. There's cops at my school and like I said, I wont post a pic, my last name or my address. If I have to, I'll throw down, too. Trust me, if I think I'm in danger, I'll swing as hard as I can and aim for the crotch In other news, I submitted My Jump Off to Nifty Im really unhappy about it because I think Nifty's such a trashy place, but I guess I dont have a choice if I want to have more readers since we've basically been cut off from the story announcement forum here, leaving us no way to let others know that we've updated our stories (the non hosted forum is pretty much useless). I know it seems like I'm whining, but I'm not. I'm just trying to bring attention to something I think is wrong and that I would like to see changed. I noticed that the banner at the top was finally fixed after my post yesterday, but the toolbar still sucks. Maybe if I talk about it sucking enough they'll fix it too I'm not trying to start problems or be a trouble maker, and I'm not even trying to insult anyone, but the site I love has gone through some really bad changes and I'm not going to just sit here and watch it go downhill without saying anything.