C James

Thanks!!! My anthology entry this time is a little.. different. Except for one clearly indicated section at the end, it is non-fiction. I hope Graeme does not consider this a spoiler, but here's the blurb for it that will be on my website; Five hundred years before Columbus, Europeans discovered the New World. Their nearby colony thrived for hundreds of years, only to vanish. What happened? I have a love of history, so this is something I've wanted to do for a long time. BTW, I'm delighted to see that y'all have accepted that I almost never (OK, I admitted Ch 37 was a bit of one) use cliffhangers. I'm just glad that no one thought Dimitri heading for Instinct's ranch after slaughtering the deputies was a cliffie!

Pictures, we need pictures. Glad to hear y'all had a great day!!!!

Love Death Love by York366 I lost a love, looked for an escape in death but only found love instead

Tango By WrathofMagneto Life in the armed forces isn't easy, but not all the fights are on the battlefield. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

The Aimless Search by Tiger A poem about finding answers and escaping harsh realities. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

There Once Was a Boy by Tiffani Chin Eli and his brother Cassidy share more than they realise. Can Eli learn from what his brother has been through? :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Breaking her Bonds By Rose Strailo Breaking up is rarely simple, but being betrayed makes it worse. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

On n'aime qu'une fois by Menzoberranzen You only love once. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Not This Time By L0st Cause A firefighter's job is stressful, but it becomes much more dangerous when loved ones are involved. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Dog Food by jfalkon Andy's job seemed simple enough, but what do you do when things aren't what they seem? :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Bushfire by Graeme Bushfires are destructive, but Brian didn't realise what one was about to destroy. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Hotel California by Corvus :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Ice Blink by C James Five hundred years before Columbus, Europeans discovered the New World. Their nearby colony thrived for hundreds of years, only to mysteriously vanish. What happened? :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

If No One Notices by AFriendlyFace James has finally had enough. He has decided, at long last, to take action, but, yet again, circumstances interfere. :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

I know the line you are referring to. That was, shall we say, descriptive of Jonathon's abilities. As for Joe being "in the closet", good point. I don't think he is, exactly. I think he is, to a degree, bi, but Cody is the first guy he's had feelings for. I think those feelings are confusing him. Just my opinion. BTW, I just have to bring up this issue... Bike? BIKE?!?! BIKE!??!!? OK, what gives here? I HOPE we're talking bicycle ant not a motorcycle!!! Surely not even Shadowgod could be THAT evil? (not to mention predictable?) I think the Cody Liberation Front needs to be alerted to this looming danger! Also, on this issue, I notice that Jacob is riding again!!! ARGH! To be honest, every time I ride a motorcycle now, I can't help but think of a certain scene in LIS 26! ACK! Agreed there, it was a bit of a roller-coaster, in a very good way!

Maybe Dimitri just wants to stop in and say "hi" and have a friendly game? <looks around nervously for the echidna...> OK, the coast is clear... So I can say OUCH! Ow, ok, the Echidna was lurking around and got me... so I can't say anything. ACK! Now, now, why must y'all always assume the worst from sweet little old me? I don't think Shadowgod snuck in one of his eeevil scenes this time, so it should be all sweetness and light. BTW, Ch 43, "Dead Man's Hand", will post on time. However, we're getting close to the anthology release later that weekend. I do have a story in the anthology; it's called "Ice Blink". I don't want to release a chapter right alongside the anthology, because I and several other hosted authors are trying to give the anthology some room and not eat into its readership. So, I was considering counting "Ice Blink" as my weekly pst that week, then the following week picking back up with LTMP at Ch 44. Does this sound ok? BTW, LTMP has a total of 47 chapters and an epilogue. CJ

should I be nervous? Hrmmm, In my forum my readers are plotting to roast me on a spit, Shadowgod has "the Nanny Maker" as a title and has been using "Goat nuts roasting on an open fire" as a sig line, and now this?? Uhoh... Ummm, Methinks I should be listed as an endangered species? BTW, Dan, as for teasing Joe, just remember the old saying; if something is worth doing, it's worth doing well. Have a GREAT time at Six Flags and tonight!!! CJ

In my case, I both like and need the feedback. I usually post half a dozen or so chapters behind where I'm writing, which does give me the flexibility and time to make changes if need be. So far, I've only had one plot regret (a line I wish i could have changed) from doing so. One of the most common ways I use forum feedback is that if readers are left with questions on some issue (unless it is intentional, which it often is) then I can add a few lines to clarify the issue. I enjoy the feedback from posting a chapter at a time; it means a very great deal to me. I could get the same effect by completing a story and then posting it as a serial, but that would necessitate a cessation of posting while I complete a novel. A further reason is that I'm rather lazy. I post on a schedule (a chapter a week, averaging 6k words though that does vary) and if it wasn't for the pressure of the schedule, I strongly suspect I'd succumb to more writer's block. However; that's just me. I'm very much of the opinion that whatever works for the individual author is the only "right" way. CJ

Great chapter!!! I'll avoid any spoilers for now, as it's so early, but... Quite a bit happens. Julie... Uhoh! One like I totally loved; That was both descriptive, and IMHO hot! I'll be bacl later as there is a LOT in here I want to comment on, comments with will assuredly include the passage with the word "newsprint" in it.

WHAT?? No pointy hat with moons and stars on it? No black cape? No magic wand? What was he doing, traveling incognito? Minor picking on Joe? Umhummm... BTW, when can we see the pictures? Ahh, yes, he's rather well-known for that, isn't he? Hrrrrm... The other four admins are are all in Dallas, and thus with limited computer access... I must try really, really hard to resist the temptation to launch a coup and rename this site "Goats 'R Us". Thanks for the update. I wish I'd have been able to go, but life gets in the way sometimes. I hope you all have a WONDERFUL time!! CJ

ROFL!!! I'm flattered to be blamed in this way!

Ouch. I have to say, I think Snowey hit it right on the head; you need to make a clean break. Trying to be "friends" IMHO is only advisable after a mutual and amicable parting of the ways. In a case of cheating, I find it hard to fathom under any circumstances. This guy, from what you've shown, has hurt you, and if you stay close, he'll continue to do so. Worse, by sticking close to him, you very well might miss the guy out there who is what you want: Somebody who won't cheat. Give yourself some space. I'd suggest a one-way text message, not an in-person meeting. He's the one who cheated, you owe him nothing. You do, however, owe yourself to do what is best for you. Just my 3 cents worth (I'm not as expensive as Snowy). CJ

But, but, a goat would never have anything to do with a cliff!!!

ACK!! But, but, all I saw is a draft! I have to beta, you know!

Aww, me? Poor, innocent me? Ahh, but Shadowgod got himself into the mess. Tsk, tsk, such evil... Why, would I exaggerate? I will mention again that he has not denied that he was in the slammer. But, I'm sure he shouldn't have too much trouble beating the rap. Oh, BTW, I can say, for sure, that he has not abandoned DnCW. All i can say is, it is good.