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Will Leo and Dennis be able to rebuild their friendship???

I don't think this is about redemption for Dennis....if anything, it's about redemption for Travis. Dennis has already redeemed himself as far as I can see. He's stayed away from his family for two years, he's stuck it out with Riley and his parents and even became a part of the family. Also, he has a humble way about him that wasn't there before. He hasn't slipped back into the assh*le mode he was in when he was in highschool, even though that life would be a lot easier for him because he'd have his friends and family back. I think this is gonna be a story about Dennis helping Travis find redemption.

Actually, knowing Dom, I'm guessing that it's Lacy and Ryan after all, and that it's Travis and Janie, our favorite villan from The Log Way...at least for a little while

Dude, that's friggen awesome....way to go man

Without mentioning what he said, I'm going to 100% disagree with Drew. Kevin, you deserve to be with whoever you want, and you have a right to be picky. If someone doesn't fit what you're looking for, keep looking. In the meanwhile have a good time and don't worry about how you seem.....it's a date, and you're allowed to hit it and quit it, even if you aren't really hitting it Anyway, I think youre totally hot and a great person, so you should definitely be as picky as you want to. Trust me, if you moved to VA, you'd be one of the Hottest!!! guys in the state

Just to let everyone know:::: Bondwriter added a chapter last night and it's really really good

Ok, so I know I haven't been very active lately, but that's because I've been working on a few writing projects and doing some planning for the next couple of years. Yes, I said years. I have a goal in mind, and I need to give myself a lot of time to achieve it. Reader: So, Nick, what kind of goal takes two years? Me: Becoming a published author Reader: (Snickers)But Nick, you can't even get yourself Hosted at Gay Authors....how the hell are you going to be published at all, let alone in two years? Me: (Glares at the nay sayer)I'm going to work my ass off and not give up until I get that good Reader: (Holding side and trying to control laughter) Fat chance Nick So yeah, I want to be a published author by the time my eighteenth rolls around, so I've been working on a lot of different types of stories. I figure I need to accomplish a lot of milestones before I can ever do something as important as a publishing a novel, but it's honestly all I can think about. I feel like I have to go for it, because if I don't at least try, I'll never know what might have happened. So if I try and fall flat on my face, at least I can say I tried and I can try again until I make it. If I make it, even better. Maybe I can really reward my editor, The Great Talonrider!!!!!!! ,for all of his hard work. All I know is that I have a goal in mind, and one of the first milestones I have to meet along the way is being considered a legitimate talent. I have to be able to write a chapter story with no sex, and it has to be written well enough to keep my readers interest all the way to the last word of the last chapter. Then I have to improve from there. I've even considered trying to write sci-fi, but I honestly have no interest in the topic. Fan fics are out for me, too. I have to be original. That's why I'm writing Time In A Bottle. I have some really great Beta Readers, and they've told me a lot. I'm going back and rewriting a lot of chapter one, and then I plan to go through it all with a fine tooth comb when I'm finished with the rewrite. The response I get to this story means a lot to me. In fact, I've actually lost a little sleep behind it because I keep thinking of ways to improve what I've already worked on improving. So I've decided to add a little more pressure to the situation by declaring on my blog that I plan to be a published author with a book that has its own display rack at Barnes and Nobles and Borders by Feb 21, 2009. Wish me luck

Yeah I heard it was posted now

But did he move to Cali for a minute?? Maybe just long enough to scrape up the money he needed to start his own syndicated talk show??

Maybe there was too much leather on the boot you ate this morning

Ok, so maybe not. I went onto You Tube looking for some west coast rap about a week ago and came across something I never new existed....West Coast Soft Rock. Don't ask me...anyway, I found this old clip of what looks appears to be Howard Stern singing the song people always here at the grocery store or in an elevator.

I'm thinking the D should have been a T, which would make it OAITE, or, we could call it '08 for short.

Get well soon Dan.....I'm thinking about you

I heard it might be sometime thins weekend Rumor has it that Nick is just waiting for the final copy to come back from his editor, and he'll send in his update

Chapter six is up, and all I can say is OMG!!!! :o :o I won't ruin the chapter for anyone who hasn't read it yet :pickaxe: I know i've said this a thousand times, but if anyone wants to add a chapter, feel free.....this is turning into a true Round Robin

Chapter six is up, and all I can say is OMG!!!! :o :o I won't ruin the chapter for anyone who hasn't read it yet :pickaxe:

Or was it Sara???

Wow, guys, I can't believe how well the stort's shaping up Luc, Bondwriter and Camy have really added a classy touch to this sorrid tale of love, politics, military might and premium chocolate. The chapters are just added as we go along....I think structure would ruin the story. Let's just keep going like this, and as always, anyone's free to add a chapter

Wow, guys, I can't believe how well the stort's shaping up Luc, Bondwriter and Camy have really added a classy touch to this sorrid tale of love, politics, military might and premium chocolate. The chapters are just added as we go along....I think structure would ruin the story. Let's just keep going like this, and as always, anyone's free to add a chapter

Ok, so it's update time again I just sent chapter one of my next story, Time In A Bottle, off to Talonrider. it's still in Beta Mode, so I haven't completed all of the changes to the first chapter that I plan on making. On the other hand, I personally feel like it's off to a good start, and that things are going to flow relatively smooth once I get the little bugs worked out. This story's much different than anything I've ever written before. I wasn't too sure i really wanted to tackle something like this, but I felt like if I didn't, I'd never be able to grow as an author. My main issue in this story is dealing with heartache on a massive scale, something people don't tend to see in my work. True, I've had a couple sad short stories lately, but I don't think they come close to comparing to what's in store for the main character of this story. Which brings me to my next issue.....the main character in this story is in his mid sixties, so I'm really counting on my beta readers to tell me if I'm F'ing up somewhere along the way. In other news, Chapter Six of Staking My Claim and Chapter 25 of Bodega Bay are posted. The last chapter of both stories ended with cliff hangers that have earned me some rather testy emails :pickaxe: Bodega Bay is winding down now, so if your waiting for the story to be finished before you read it, you don't have too much longer to wait. As soon as I'm done with Bodega Bay, I'll be devoting more time to Staking My Claim, which I admit to neglecting lately. As soon as I finish Staking My Claim and Time In A Bottle, I have a plan for a series that I'm hoping people can get behind, but I don't want to give away the details just yet.

Ok, so it's update time again I just sent chapter one of my next story, Time In A Bottle, off to Talonrider. it's still in Beta Mode, so I haven't completed all of the changes to the first chapter that I plan on making. On the other hand, I personally feel like it's off to a good start, and that things are going to flow relatively smooth once I get the little bugs worked out. This story's much different than anything I've ever written before. I wasn't too sure i really wanted to tackle something like this, but I felt like if I didn't, I'd never be able to grow as an author. My main issue in this story is dealing with heartache on a massive scale, something people don't tend to see in my work. True, I've had a couple sad short stories lately, but I don't think they come close to comparing to what's in store for the main character of this story. Which brings me to my next issue.....the main character in this story is in his mid sixties, so I'm really counting on my beta readers to tell me if I'm F'ing up somewhere along the way. In other news, Chapter Six of Staking My Claim and Chapter 25 of Bodega Bay are posted. The last chapter of both stories ended with cliff hangers that have earned me some rather testy emails :pickaxe: Bodega Bay is winding down now, so if your waiting for the story to be finished before you read it, you don't have too much longer to wait. As soon as I'm done with Bodega Bay, I'll be devoting more time to Staking My Claim, which I admit to neglecting lately. As soon as I finish Staking My Claim and Time In A Bottle, I have a plan for a series that I'm hoping people can get behind, but I don't want to give away the details just yet.

I need three beta readers for my newest project, Time In A Bottle. To be a beta reader for me, you have to agree to a couple of things that I'll go over with you later. The most important thing is that this project is unlike anything I've ever done before, and I need serious criticism and even flames if you think I deserve them. If you'd like to volunteer, PM me or reply on this forum. I'll close this topic once I have three beta's.

You could try starting out with a quote, or you could start with a description of the enviroment where the first scene is taking place...I'll give you a couple of examples........ Of course, you could always just jump right in to a situation with one of these...... You just have to think about the opening scene, and then you need to find a way to flow into it. It seems hard, but once you've done it, you'll think back and say, "I wonder why I didn't think of that before " Maybe you should consider writing the plot out without the opening, then looking it over to decide an appropriate start.

Is it the same group I heard on Awesome Dude Radio??? I mean, I wouldn't know personally, but judging by the song I heard from you guys, it seems like they would all be fairly gay friendly, since the theme was being true to your feelings.....anyway, whatever you decide, good luck.

Dom, you're a friggen author-God, if there's such a thing. I love it and can't wait for it to start rolling out.