Carlos Hazday

Brad will be the focus of a major story arc in the future. I'm no done with him. I'm with Spencer, If I get a Tesla in the bargain, I'm ready to move and be adopted. I wish I could afford one of those babies. Funny thing is aside from weed and bikes, Harley's not the author's type.

If you look at most any of my stories, I've replaced the signature banner atop them with individualized banners. Here's an example. The picture is the clock tower atop the oldest building on Georgetown's campus seen from the sidewalk at the bottom of the hill.

My signature banner was created by Mann Ramblings when I was promoted to Promising Author. The illustration was made by a Palm Beach artist from a photo a friend of mine took of me. Story banners I create with Photoshop. The pictures are my own. I'm following this entry. I might be in the market for an illustrator for the children's book I'm working on!

This one's for @Defiance19

This one isn't the 7-seater but it'll give you an idea of the doors Ritchie found so fascinating.

Shhhh... I'm hoping she doesn't notice the broken seal.

Either that or two three-buck Chuck! I always glance at the wine aisle when I'm a Trader Joe's in case something catches my eye; I'm always amazed at how much shelf space they dedicate to Charles Shaw wines. The stuff's popular!

Thanks, Jeff. Ecstasy, like any mood altering substance, can be dangerous when abused. I remember reading something years ago about it being used as part of couples' therapy so there may be some medical benefits to it. To be honest, I've probably downplayed the drug use with those two. In my experience, a couple of good-looking, wealthy guys living in a big city would partake on a more frequent basis. My guys tend to be fairly vanilla compared to teens I've talked to. X is a popular drug not only in dance clubs but at raves and certain concerts.

LMAO A gazillion. But none in public, they're always made as part of beta reading!

“Damn! It’s good not to feel my ass drag.” It was Tuesday before he felt whole. CJ decided if he ever did ecstasy again, he would ensure he had nothing planned for the subsequent couple of days. He and Owen spent most of the time after their return to Washington setting up the apartment they would call home for the near future. Rod left a couple of pieces of furniture when he vacated the space and IKEA provided much of the rest. Dealing with vendors handling wedding arrangements and fieldi

I'm currently working on a chapter covering a dinner part for 21. Every one of them will have dialogue lines. Trust me, there will be speech tags. Remember too many can be just as bad as too few. One piece of advice: try to minimize he said/she said and opt for action tags. I've been told it's current standard practice.

Writing, editing, beta reading, forum participation, replying to reader's comments, and reading new stories keeps me busy. Arrrrrgh! Not enough hours in the day! But I have enjoyed browsing through previous anthology flashbacks. I think I need a day by the pool with my tablet.

I have a very large, multi-generational, multi-ethnic cast in my current series. The cast's composition was done on purpose but I've made sure each one of primary and secondary characters has their own personality. There have been times when I've had a few of them shout out comments during a gathering and some readers can tell who said what, even when I don't tag the dialogue. That tells me I've accomplished what I set out to do. Most tertiary characters tend to be hunky, furry men. I'm unsure how that happened.

Sorry, my friend. Tried that before and the result was so amateurish I cringe whenever I think of it. Maybe after I have Ozzie kill CJ and run away to Australia I'll revisit the weredolphins. This new one I'd like to be a real children's story. Something you could read to your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews. At great expense, I have retained a consultant who works with children to ensure I don't screw it up. So no sex and no shifters. Fortunately,@Defiance19 accepts payment in wine bottles.

I started writing it about six months before it was posted on GA.

Doesn't always have to be narration. I use dialogue and have the characters describe their surroundings often. Much more dynamic that simple narration.

Thank you... Posting is a long way off. I only have three scenes written. I need to solidify the outline, finish writing and then go through editing. My primary editor is on hiatus, so work on the next book in my CJ series is on hold. I'll tinker with this story and a couple other projects while he's unavailable.

It's a children's book. Honest! I've been writing about wealthy privileged guys so much, I wanted the fathers to be blue collar. But if you have two late 20s/early 30s guys in those professions, living in an outdoor paradise, we end up with a couple of DILFs. Who says parents have to frumpy?

I've been toying with the idea of writing a children's book. Dolphin Delivery is the working title and may change. GA limits the way in which images can be shared but I envision illustrations accompanying each scene in the book. Would love to hear what you think and if there would be an interest in the story. Here's the initial draft of the first scene. Dolphin Delivery: A Children’s Story “Daddy, Daddy! You’re home!” Liebe ran to the door and raised her arms. “Pick me up, Daddy. Pick me up!” In one motion, her father lifted Liebe and twirled her around. His baseball hat fell off when he did. “Wheee!” The little blonde girl squealed in delight. “How is my favorite four-year old?” Her father asked her after stopping and giving her a kiss and a cuddle. “Daddy! You forgot my party. I’m five now.” Liebe had celebrated her fifth birthday the previous week. “Oh, that’s right. How’s my favorite big girl.” Her father gave her a bunch more kisses all over her face and returned her to the floor. “I’m good, Daddy. I missed you.” Her father was a fireman. He slept at the fire station when he worked so she had not seen him since yesterday. “Papi’s washing Spot.” Papi was her other father. Spot was the puppy she got as a birthday present. He was white with black spots all over. “Did you go out in the boat today?” her father asked. “We did. That’s why Papi’s washing Spot. He jumped in the ocean with us.” She pointed to the dock behind the house. Her other father was on it, next to their boat, rinsing soap off the puppy with a hose. “Was it fun?” “Yeah! We had a great time. Mamma showed up and went swimming with us. She’s fat!” ILLUSTRATION Front: Blonde fireman in t-shirt and pants with suspenders holds blonde girl against his chest. Background: Dark-haired, bearded man in t-shirt and board shorts rinsing Dalmatian puppy on dock with boat next to them.

I'm hoping there's a method to your madness. Not sure I could handle being in your position but then again I'm such a city person the thought of living in a small town scares me. I've been to Tyler; it has a Harley-Davidson dealership so it's not all bad LOL Look at the positive, cowboys all over the place! Best of luck, JT

Someone gave me a beautiful, leather-bound journal as a birthday present and I scribbled the basics of this entry in it on the train ride home. I smiled most of the way. That Sunday was special and if it wasn't for Springsteen on Broadway on Friday night, it would have been the highlight of the trip. Sunday had to share the honor with The Boss. I thought about you a lot while writing.

I agree with Gary. The process for me is much more organic. Sometimes the characters come first, other times the plot does. I don't write romance stories per se, but the ones I have done are varied. From a straight couple in their 50s to a middle-aged interracial one. My long series is not a romance no matter what some readers may say, but the main characters do end up in a relationship. That one involves an American kid and an Australian 6 years older than him. The chatracters have to fit the circumstances.

Does each scene serve a purpose. Even if it's a lighthearted one used to transition between more dramatic arcs? Do they, taken as a whole, tell the story you want to tell entirely and concisely? There's no magic number when it comes to scenes, chapters, or word counts. Each story's different and only the author, working with their support team, can determine what should be added, what should be deleted, and what should remain untouched.

I first read Rider’s Pride in autumn 2013, when I was but a weyrling on GA. Yes, in case you're wondering, I'm a fan of the world created by Anne McCaffrey. Since then, the story has repeatedly captivated me. Each reading as enjoyable as the first. The author is faithful to the mythology of Pern as we follow J’shon from his father’s hold to Igen Weyr. He bonds with a green dragon who becomes the most important thing in his life. Dealing with internal conflicts about same-sex relationships, his battle is made difficult by the psychological baggage he carries thanks to his father’s teaching. Will he be able to overcome ingrained beliefs and find happiness? I won’t spoil it for you. The author weaves romance and adventure skillfully; the ending is bittersweet but you will not regret reading the story. Ms.McCaffrey’s spirit is alive and well in Rider’s Pride.

@Mikiesboy Not everyone can distinguish between the physical and the emotional. But just because I may not find what some do to my taste, I have no right to judge them when what they're doing works for them. Particularly when everyone involved is on the same page.