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    Chapter 1

    I came across this today and read straight through. You have a great writing style, a good ear for dialogue, and the story itself tops. I have no doubt that you have a "day job" but, as I say to others authors, if at all possible please watch the gaps in posting -- so many otherwise good stories are ruined by lack of continuity. And, this one is too good to let that happen.
  2. An utter delight -- well paced, clever, fun -- keep writing, I want to read more of your work.
  3. Hot and fun.
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    Topher

    Good start. Looking forward to upcoming chapters.
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    Chapter 24

    Welcome back -- missed he guys and you.
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    Mercy

    Good storytelling and imagery. Curious to see what you make of this. Keep writing!
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    Chapter XIX

    Dahyum! A good story just took off for the stratosphere! Very very cool.
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    Chapter 8

    Not sure how to put this more delicately but the only way I can describe this story is that each chapter feels like a new level of edging -- each more intense than the last, leaving me wanting a resolution as much as wanting to increase the tension just a bit more. Great story, great writing.
  9. The font change has helped — i am enjoying this and look forward to seeing how these lives intersect
  10. It is great. I am so looking forward to encountering/re-encountering this story. Thank you for being so willing to change.
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    Chapter 6

    Superb writing -- I was so caught up that I felt myself getting increasingly tense as dinner progressed all the way through the very last scene. Very few authors can do that do me.
  12. You are a hero! (I cant blame the iPad entirely — starting to get old man’s eyes 🙄😂). Looking dorward to continuing reading.
  13. I started reading this story and while it looks like it will be good, I find it very difficult to read the font you are using when using my iPad.. Any chance of changing up or accessing the Readers View function (I have no idea how that works but it would be very helpful.) I really do want to give this story a fair shot.
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    Chapter 3

    Hot -- very very hot. You got the pacing just right!
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    Chapter 14

    Perfect ending to a beautifully written story. Many thanks.
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    Chapter 2

    Between the Tension was a super read and this is developing into one equally as good. Clever how you worked the reconnection of the men through Chloe. I also like how when your say, through your character, that sex comes only after relationship, you honor that and don't have your characters "overwhelmed by their unquenchable desires" or some such nonsense. Shows a lot of respect for your characters and your readers.
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    Chapter 24

    I started this series several times and for some reason I could not get into it. I gave it another try today and it is now 1:30 am and I have read every chapter written so far. Painful, powerful, frustrating, authentic. An excellent read. I eagerly anticipate your next installment.
  18. Good chapter -- I especially liked the way you were able to weave into the story reminders of who the different characters are and their relationships with each other. This is especially important in the serial format as it is easy for readers to forget who is who, especially as the list of personalities and the number of installments grow. I wish more writers would do that. It helped reconnect me to the narrative. One edit issue -- Adam says he was "excepted" into the family which is almost the opposite of the message you intended to convey -- that he was "accepted" into the family. Very minor point as your writings, overall, are beautifully edited.
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    The Contest

    Hot as hell and FUN.
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    Chapter 9

    Thank you for the Christmas gift.
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    Chapter 8

    Very authentic -- brought tears to my eyes. Please don't keep us waiting too long lol.
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    Chapter 22

    Another excellent chapter -- avoiding the cliches and the easy story lines for something rich and satisfying.
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    The timid doe

    This is a hard story to read. Not because of the writing but because of the content. I offer that as a compliment, not a criticism. Please keep the story challenging. I look forward to seeing where you go with this. One question -- if your character has a dishonorable discharge, especially drug related -- would he ever be able to get a job as a paramedic?
  24. Fun read. Andy definitely is a keeper!
  25. This chapter was like fine dining. A banquet at which you just manage to not over eat and regret the whole thing. Marvelous chapter.
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