Carlos Hazday

Nice job, Adi. Who would have thought a story about cake(s) would be so enjoyable.

AC, I use real locations in my stories all the time. And I blend in real people too. Those are important since they're often politicians my MC interacts with, and I like to connect current events to the individuals involved. I always try to follow the parameters used by the courts for slander: those real people always say and do things in my stories consistent with what they say and do in real life. My MC trashed Marco Rubio when he ran for President because of his stance against same sex marriage. Currently, Clarence Thomas has already been criticized in one story, and it'll happen again in a forthcoming one. I take a similar approach with locations. I won't give a real restaurant a crappy review unless there's evidence it deserves it. In case that's my goal, I'll make a place up. Since I write in the present, I have to be a bit more careful. You write in the past, and I don't think anyone's gonna come after you because you describe shenanigans in a bar that closed years ago. PS and Off Topic Chatting with Def last night, I suggested she stop by GA if nothing else to read your antho submission. That woman you. LOL

Not sure what you're talking about. Oh, wait, you're picking on me! Yep, you're Liebe. PS I haven't seen your name pop up either. You sure you wrote something? Maybe it was too wordy and it's being simplified as we speak?

I'm ready for batch #2. One more sleep and @Mrsgnomie will stop whining, nagging, and lying about her patience.

Pat yourselves on the back, Myr+. You created something that has impacted many lives, including mine. I wish you continued success.

Ouch! Hope he's recovering. Doesn't it suck that something like that would have been made fun of? The older I get, the more serious small accidents become.

@Clancy59 Have you gotten far on chapter 1? I'm about two thirds of the way on 2 and that one will include sailing, where they stay, the cliff walk, and a clambake.

@chris191070 Isn't it magnificent. One of the top 100 hotels in the US (20 guest rooms) it's the epitome of a boutique hotel. And to think at one point it was one family's summer cottage. @Clancy59 Can you see CJ picking that one?

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

I'm telling the whole world you were responsible for her mishap. I can't believe you brag about that. But then again, you know how she turns out. People are gonna wonder what the fuck we're talking about!

I should have something to share next month. Another dinner party! LOL Pssst... Pam and Geoff will be 2 of the guests. Keep that quiet.

Yeah... there's that. But you know how I love my eggs. LOL

I've been going to the Florida Keys since I was a kid; one of my first drives after getting my license at 16 was in my dads business van with a few friends and a cooler of beer in the back. I tried to capture Key West's quirky characters and atmosphere. Thanks for reading, Liebe. (That chapter where she emulates your bully handling's coming up next month.) LMAO

Thank you! I've preached about newer authors using prompts as a way of practicing and experimenting, and this is a perfect example. Not sure if you noticed, but I never named or identified the narrator's sex/gender. My goal was for readers to decide if it was a man or a woman. Being vague at times is a useful tool; I may have used it again in subsequent stories.

Hopefully, you'll be inclined to do it again in the future.

LOL I had to wind my way to the big reveal, and that innocent comment led the way. Not sure why, but you're not the only person who's missed details I was proud of recently. I think I've been posting too much, too frequently. I'm in the process of adjusting that.

Thank you, Jeff. This was one of my earliest efforts and compared to later works it's rough. But you're absolutely right; even back then I was fascinated with setting fictional stories in the real world and incorporating real-life events. I think between Solcar and Children of the Dust, I established myself as a historical fiction writer. So what if some of the history is only a couple of years in the past. LOL Glad you enjoyed this one.

I'm hoping CJ can control himself when she opens her mouth. LOL

We haven't seen her in a long time, so who knows how she's doing. You think all those video calls calmed her about Mexico?

Was thinking about you earlier today. I was plotting Pam Liston's next appearance and wondering how upset you'd get with me CJ.

Thanks, bud. I treasure your continued support.

Too political? LMAO You're obviously not familiar with my writing. I may have included a touch of political atmosphere in my submission.

I disagree anthology should be light and airy. There's plenty of room for hard tales too. And yours is a wonderful distillation of the precarious times we live in. I recently wrote a dialogue line where someone claims the fight is not over and vigilance is a must. You make a strong argument for that view. Great job, Bill.

Anyone reading this should know Wolf's deployed to a fire. He texted the poem to his husband who posted it. I messaged the hubby when I heard of the Queen's since I knew how Wolf felt about her. I mean, they did fly over for the Jubelee 😁.

LMAO I add details like that all the time. As much as I push simplicity, small asides often make a story richer.