Comicality

The brand new online mag has a bunch of goodies waiting for you guys to dive into! And look for more tomorrow at https://imagine-magazine.org/! Enoy! And be sure to leave comments and feedback for the authors involved! They worked really hard, you guys! And if you want your own work to be posted in the next issue, let me know at Comicality@webtv.net so we can display your genius along with everybody elses! Have fun!<p> ("Walker Road" and "Shelter 4" to be added SOON!)

The ebook was published last week, but if you had any problems finding the link, just click here: https://www.voy.com/15900/75238.html And a bunch of different links will send you to the right spot, depending on what part of the world you live in! Cool? Sorry for the inconvenience, and I hope you enjoy the updated version! [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oo_fAxHO1c&feature=player_detailpage[/media]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8oo_fAxHO1c The new ebook, GFD: Nightfall was published last week, but if you've had any trouble at all finding it on Amazon, check out this post on the Shack, and multiple links have been posted for you guys, depending on where you live in the world. Cool? https://www.voy.com/15900/75238.html

Another one of my faves! I hope you guys like it! Let me know what you think...

Oops! Sorry! I know I announced it on the mailing list, but I forget to post it here as well! So if you were looking for the second chapter, it's ready and waiting for ya! https://www.voy.com/17262/24335.html

Enjoy! And happy Xmas break to all of our high school and college boys! https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/story/comicality/thesecretlifeofbillychase9

Friday - I'm actually surprised that tonight turned out as well as it did. I have to admit that I had my doubts. As much as I wanted to do something special, something magical, tonight...it turns out that 'special' and 'magical' are pretty easy to pull off when the person you're trying to please is madly in love with you. The concept of me being in love with Brandon is easy, but sometimes...the idea that he would be just as in love with me can be a bit difficult for me to digest. It's almost

Hehehe, a little humor given to the nervous jitters of young love! Always fun! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zcshRjybDms

Oops! Sorry! Hehehe! Here's the link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=OK16ZAkMeZw I think it's listed under "Breath" instead of "Breathe"! So it might be hard to find!

"Priorities" By ATrueFan https://www.gayauthors.org/story/atruefan/priorities-book1 A series that was spawned from ATrueFan's very first story prompt challenge, "Priorities" has been a really enjoyable read about a loving relationship that was both complicated and enhanced by the arrival of an adopted teen into a wealthy gay household! Something that really surprised me when I first started reading, but I had to take a long break from it and come back later to pick up where I left off! Definitely worth the read! So let's get into it! The very first chapter of this story starts off with two young teens who have just come out to the father of the main love interest. I want to start off by saying that this is an EXCELLENT way to kick off a series!!! To any of you who read this, that very first intro to the story, those first 6 or 7 sentences alone, tells SO much! It sets up the mood, the tone, it gives a bit of background on what's happened so far, and it gives the readers enough solid information to get them hooked on the idea right away! So kudos on that. You have a teenage boy and his boyfriend, coming out to a father who is unaccepting and angry about this revelation, and the threat to cut his son off from the family riches. To convey all of this in the first paragraph is amazing. An expert effort that deserves specific mention. Skip ahead a few years of the main characters, Nick and Bobby, enjoying a loving relationship together...they decide to adopt a 13 year old boy from an orphanage to share their lives with. A gay teen that they can help and give all the love they have to offer. Young Trevor becomes a part of their family, leaving his life at the orphanage behind in order to pursue a better life with two gay parents that love him. A very sweet story indeed, told from multiple perspectives as you follow one character or another through the process of getting accustomed to each other. I would really love to know more about how Nick and Bobby got together in this story. I mean, there are details given about it all, but he whole idea of them meeting and talking and getting together in the first place back when they were 18 years old, I think, would make for an extremely sweet and romantic story. I realize that the first chapter of the story is a short one in comparison to the others, and that the second chapter starts 4 years later...but I would definitely love to see more detail given to that first chapter. These two deserve it! As you may know, I'm always a big advocate for more detail in certain scenes...and I think there were a few scenes that would make awesome additions to the story as a whole! That first date at the coffee shop, the jitters and nervousness involved with adopting a teen and inviting them into your life for the first time, or the scene at the bank...all of those scenes are HUGE! Dwell on 'em! Not only is there a lot of emotional detail that can go into those moments, but a lot of character building as well. What you did with the shopping scenes with Trevor is a perfect example! That's exactly what I'm talking about. I felt connected to that scene, seeing him shopping and the whole 'dad/son' thing for the first time...amazing. One thing that I noticed, is that there were a bunch of times in the story where you pretty much 'told' your readers what you had in mind...but didn't 'show' it. For example (Especially in that first chapter, but I understand that was a short chapter), there were many scenes where major story plot points were happening, and you said things like "I told him what happened" or "We talked to each other" or "I explained to him"...which is functional in moving the story along, but I kinda wanted to HEAR those conversations! You know? What did they talk about? What did they say? I felt like you were shying away from writing out the actual 'dialogue' in those scenes. Which you shouldn't. Your dialogue is FINE between characters! It doesn't come off as awkward or unnatural at all in anything that I've read from this story. It's not like you have anything to worry about. But I have to admit, it felt as though you were trying to avoid it in certain places that I thought could really benefit from that added involvement. The biggest example being Bobby's father. I would LOVE to have an entire chapter just finding out how he made his transformation from an angry and bigoted father to trying to apologize and accepting his son for who he is. I'm sure that took a lot of conversations and trust issues and a slow build up to a different mode of thinking. All of that, I think would only give your readers an even deeper understanding of all the characters involved. Even more about Trevor's life in the orphanage with Roger, Alex, Ricky, and the others (Mrs. Granger included), would be awesome to see before he gets adopted. Anyway, there's a certain sweetness and heart that you feel in this story from the very beginning, and it doesn't lose a bit of heart along the way! "Priorities" can flip back and forth pretty quickly between points of view after chapter 4, but it's worth checking out! So give it a read, and smile all the way through it like I did! Hehehe! Take care! Seezya soon! Coming up next? "Let The Music Play" By C James!

Yeah, true. But I LOVE reading! Hehehe, so it's actually fun to catch up on all the awesome stuff that I've been missing these days! I write, but I'm a fan just like you guys. Ya know? I hope folks take notice and give ya some added support! If you need me, I'll be around!

One word comes to mind whenever I see this video...'Beautiful'. It's hard to describe it as anything else. The visuals, the music, the poetic infatuation and the way it's described...amazing! We've all been there at one time or another, I'm sure. Enjoy! And feel good this weekend, k? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=OK16ZAkMeZw

Thanks, Elias! I know that I wanted to post this MONTHS ago, but even when things take me forever to finish...I finish. I've read further on than the first five chapters, naturally. Court cases and all, hehehe! I just try to stick to the first five as a rule of thumb. Besides, that's what most readers look for anyway. But if anything I mentioned helped, then awesome. ((Hugz))

Well said, Method! I definitely agree. I think it's a huge step forward to see this more and more these days. It's becoming less of a shock value issue, and that's amazing! Imagine what it might be like five or ten years from now.

The first chapter of this 3-Part spinoff to the zombie apocalypse story, "Shelter", has been posted! So head on over to the Library o check it out when you get a chance! https://www.voy.com/17262/24317.html And look for a brand NEW chapter of "Shelter" on New Year's Day!

LOL!I know, right? I don't know, it was just like....awwwww!

Hehehe, I don't know why, but writing my "Knots" review reminded me of this short film for some reason. I thought it was cute! Figured I'd share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uZinQdOjqDU

Thanks, Makende! And the next 'Fanboys' chapter is pretty much done already! Just gotta polish it up so it looks nice! I just saw a recent trailer with Gavin in it about a week or two ago, and I was like, "WHOAH! When did THAT happen?" Hehehe! I forget the name, but he was a track star or something, I think. Awwww, such a cutie!

"Knots" By Elias Scott http://shacknation.shackoutback.net/authors-alley/elias-scotts-escape/knots Now, while this story has been trucking along for a few years now with constant updates that has put it WELL past 100+ chapters at this point, for the reviews in the Café I try to stick to the rule of only dealing with the first 5 to 10 chapters. But I would definitely recommend that you check out "Knots" Books two through five as well when you get the chance. "Knots" is the coming of age story that is mainly surrounding the growing feelings of affection between two best friends, Matt and Andy. It's the Summer before their first year of high school, and the feelings of close friendship that they once had for one another are now quickly escalating into something that they don't quite understand yet. But that's the excitement of first love, right? That's what makes it so awesome. Let me say that the whole 'knots' idea is VERY well played out right away in this story. The analogy is well worded in certain spots and it fits the idea of the story perfectly. The relationship between the two boys as friends, slowly coming to grips with their feelings and struggling to keep up, is believable and done with a certain subtlety that I can definitely appreciate. I also really like the idea of addressing 'body issues' among teen boys in this story. Which is something that I haven't really seen done this way before. You get to see them look at each other often, but not really in a 'lustful' or 'sexy' way. More like examining and comparing the other's body to their own. The muscle or the skin tone or penis size. Typical teen boy insecurities. I think it adds this extra hidden erotic tension that caught me by surprise. So kudos on that! The story is told from multiple points of view, so be prepared for that. The 'switch' is always clearly displayed, so it won't become confusing and you won't get lost as long as you're paying attention. But the POV change goes beyond just Matt and Andy. Their friends, Emily and Gina and Thomas and Dillon and more will all come and go to give their take on the situation as well. So stay alert, as things may get a bit more complicated as you read on. There were a few things I noticed. So let me put on my usual 'Comsie Nitpicking Helmet'! Even though "Knots" is already a huge series, and I updates frequently (Usually every week or two on average), I felt as though many of the chapters end rather abruptly when I get to the bottom of the page/screen. Not in a 'cliffhanger' sort of way, but sometimes with just a short phrase of dialogue. Or maybe a very brief description that almost makes me feel like the page I was reading got cut off at the very end. Which isn't much of a big deal, since I can always click on the next page to find out what happens next, but I did notice. I think maybe just a few sentences more at the end of these chapters...just a FEW...could maybe soften the blow for readers. Sort of bring an end to the last chapter and maybe set up the next one. A smoother transition, I guess is what I'm trying to say. Also, I'd LOVE to see you get in your characters' heads a little bit more during certain scenes! Because the situations that come up are EXHILARATING...but it's almost like they're over too fast for me! Hehehe! In my head, I'm thinking, "Ohhhh, he could milked that scene for so much more!" For example (no spoilers) there's a scene in that first chapter where they're at the creek, and Andy makes a 'suggestion' about swimming! Hehehe, that's awesome! I think that scene could have gone on for a chapter by itself! The shyness, the curiosity, the fear, the excitement, the discovery...what's going through his head? I always love being able to re-experience the pounding heartbeat, the goosebumps, the shortness of breath, the stuttering speech...just a touch more here and there would really bring a warm glow to scenes like that. In the following chapter, something happens early on that is another perfect opportunity to describe the emotion. A little pain and disappointment can be just as possible when you flesh it out. I know that sometimes 'less is more'. But sometimes 'MORE is more' too. Normally, I would tell authors to avoid the 'C' word in their writing, unless 'cock' is the only word that will do, hehehe! (Sometimes it is) But I think it's only really used in the character dialogue, which fits for a couple of teenage boys on Summer break. So it seems like a natural part of the story this time around. I've got no complaints! Hehehe! Anyway, I enjoyed this story, you guys! The rapidly changing point of view perspectives can be a little tricky in some places, but if you pay close attention you'll absorb it all just fine. So follow the link above, check out "Knots" in it's entirety, and be sure to support him by sending a note to let him know what you thought of the story! Cool? Take care you guys! Next up? "Priorities" By ATrueFan!

A short, 3-Part mini series spinoff of the story "Shelter" begins next Friday! Hope you guys like it! And be sure to read the "Shelter" story at https://www.gayauthors.org/story/comicality/shelter Enjoy!

Hahaha! Yeah, you might be surprised at where you find me popping up every now and then! Glad you liked it! And there will be more before the year is done! The long wait between chapters are grating on readers as much as they are me. I think folks concentrate on that more than anything else. Hopefully, they can see the chapters and have fun instead of...you know...frustration all the time. Ugh...

If you missed the "Shelter" story update last month, before Halloween...now's your chance to catch up! Cool? https://www.gayauthors.org/story/comicality/shelter And remember...new episodes always show up with each new issue of 'Imagine Magazine' every 60 days! So look for the newest chapter this New Years Day 2016! http://www.imagine-magazine.org

Chapter 3: Lions At The Gate It took some serious will power to hold out for longer and longer periods of time between calls. Something about the way Alex was worrying about his folks just made me worry a little bit more about my own. I was super happy to be connected with Cain again, but as the hours passed me by, I started wondering if maybe my short conversation on the phone with my parents the other night was a bit of red herring when it came to our family being reunited the way we

The dark, post-apocalyptic, series gets some life back in it. Enjoy! https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/story/comicality/agenda21-theculling

Chapter 5 is ready and waiting for you. Enjoy. https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/story/comicality/agenda21-theculling