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I don't see it as a victory either. I'm sad as well that love isn't free from being characterized as either straight or LBGT. Love is Love.

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Thank you Lisa! It's awesome that you liked the chapter. That really brings a smile to my face and makes writing it well worth while This week (time-line not the week of Feb 5th - Feb 11th) will answer a lot of questions, but will cause more questions. I hope you will enjoy!

Thank you Wayne. Good luck to you too!!! You certainly deserve it!

Thank you so much Conner! I was kind of worried about that Pastor's chat with the boys that it might come across wrong to some people as preachy. But, I felt there was a good message in there.

Okay, more please I love it! I really look forward to chapter 4! As always, good job Wayne!

Thank you Wayne. I was hoping you'd like it. And you were right. It made a huge difference!

It's always been JT for James Thomas, in the first chapter couple of chapters I did have it both ways which I did correct Thanks for you kind words and support as always Benji. I kind of liked the Pastor myself And All for One and One for All.

Thanks Tom, I'm looking forward to see what part the pastor plays in the story. I liked him too. God does work in mysterious ways. As for TJ, I see more trouble from him in the near future.

Chapter 11 Keeping the Faith I felt the sun on my face the next morning, as it came through my window. Its warmth on my body didn’t compare to the warmth I felt in my soul, from Joey. The sun’s rays highlighted Joey’s golden hair, almost making it look, as if he was wearing a crown of gold, or better yet, had a halo encircling his head like an angel. I knew there were many obstacles we would have to overcome in life, but I was certa

I like this story and the main character, Jacob. I look forward to finding out more about him and the boy that has stolen his heart.

Thanks Daddy. I agree its really really hard to choose between the nominees. I like all of them and recommend each of them, even the offsite ones. Two of them are a couple of my all time favorites - The Fall by Mike Arram and Sentennial Mountain by Sequoyah

Well Nephylim, I do like my story, but I like the others as well.

LOL I said what I meant

Thank you KC. But you are the one full of it.... amazing talent

I want to make one thing clear to everyone, I was honored to just be nominated, further honored to have made the cut. Thank you to everyone involved. However, all four other stories nominated in the New Author Category, deserves votes. Each of them have been at this a lot longer than I have, and deserve your recognition. That's not to say I don't think Trials and Tribulations is any good, with the help I've received, I do think it is a good story. KC, Sean, Old Bob and Naptowngirl have been writing much longer than I have and have good stories as well. I have no problem at all coming in fifth to these authors. If I am truly good at story telling, my time will come. When I started Trials and Tribulations, all I wanted was to enjoy writing it and have my readers to enjoy it as well. I know I have enjoyed it, and if my readers have enjoyed it as well, then I am truly happy. Peace and love to all of you! ~Billy~

I didn't think Rory was a bad character. I was lucky in that I got to read the story straight through without having to wait on a chapter a week or whatever the time frame used. We all react differently to major events in our lifes and what Rory went through would caused many adults to react much more poorly. I had no problems with the review. After all, it's just one person's opionion. I'm sure there are other stories that the reviewer and I would disagree on. As it has been said, the point of the feature and review was to remind people of Dom's awesome stories and to offer a chance for dialog concerning Dom's work. I hope one day my work will inspire a discussion like this. Then I will know I have reached a level where my work actually have possibilities. Until then, I will be happy to read stories that make me think and feel like this story has.

I am who I am, not what I am.

Thanks for your comments. Of course you are right, JT and school is just around the corner with Monday just a couple of days off. I can't wait either to find out what's going to happen to be honest

I like the beginning and after talking to you, I understanding why Tanner is acting the way he is. I'm also glad you have Tom helping you along with an editor. I look forward to reading more

Another good chapter.

Welcome to GA my friend

I don't know if a high iq makes one a geek or that athleticism makes one a jock. In fact I contend that it doesn't. This feels like sterotyping, herding people into nice little groups. I like to think I was a smart athlete that loved the outdoors and a good book. I didn't have a 180 iq, but I would not be ashamed to compare with anyone here or anywhere else. I do lack experience and college training. However, I don't feel the need to put myself or allow anyone to place me in a nice little box called a group. I don't have a problem if others feel the need to belong to a group. That's fine with me. Nor do I have a problem with those that choose not to belong. I myself, like to move in and out of most groups. I respect people as they are and I don't feel a need to label them. Perhaps it's because of the enviroment and experiences I had as a youth, like walking through Saint Jude's Hospital and other cancer centers for children that caused me more than anything else to see each person as an individual and not as a member of some group.

Thank you Benji. I have a bad feeling about the camping out too. But maybe it'll be fun. Time will tell