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Thanks, Hunter! My feelings exactly -- about the screen time. Chuck and Tom(my) are interesting in their own right.
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Thanks, Parker! Yeah, Chuck sort of got short shrift in 18 Weeks and I think he had more to say.
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A very wrenching, almost reeling description, Lux. One can feel the lurching and forward progress until "eos" and then it all slows to nearly a stop, enjoying itself, finally. Pretty good stuff!
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At last! I’ve been waiting, idling here for ten minutes, and he finally appears at the school door. Now he’s talking to a girl. Shit! It’s Sarah. She’s delaying him on purpose. Why are they still putting out that dumb school newspaper anyway? School’s almost over for the year! Who the hell cares anymore? He hops in and gives me a quick kiss. “Hi, Sweets. Sorry, but you know how Sarah is. She’s even more uptight because this is her final issue. She graduates too, y’know.” “Bullshit! She’s just
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The valedictorian and his boyfriend face a future of attending colleges on opposite coasts.
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Thanks so much, William! I'm glad you've discovered Toph and his trials, attempting to grow up in a single year.
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Thanks, AC! I loved your "Clue" reference! Wait! Are you implying that Toph has ever acted immaturely? hehe Maybe the answer to your 'angry or bossy' question will come at the confrontation with his mother. We can only hope.
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Thanks, Gary! This chapter shows Toph trying desperately to understand himself among his new acquaintances. The problems for us, as readers, are that we shouldn't forget we see everything through Toph's eyes and mind and we also shouldn't let Toph's intelligence make us forget that he's only a 19 year-old kid.
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Separating heart from mind. The most difficult task for a human being. There is no trite set of words that can console. The rational "us" knows the other choice, the one the heart yearns for, could lead to an undesirable end game, but that won't alleviate the grief, not one whit. Well written and expressed, Gary.
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So Ted gets a twofer! I wonder if the roommate was consensual. Possibly not, since Ted didn't seem concerned he'd wake up. And so the tale slowly evolves. Nice one, Parker!
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First, glad you're safe. I'm watching the weather channel as I'm writing this. This was a good chapter, Carlos. It was nice meeting with Owen again and very nice he wasn't just hungry for sex. It said a lot about him. You also laid down a few hints for themes that will be developed in future chapters, so great going! It's always fun and interesting following the experiences of CJ!
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Author Promotion Ga's Newest Classic Author: Ronyx
skinnydragon commented on A.J.'s blog entry in Gay Authors Archive
Congratulations, Ron! Your stories are always warm, with each chapter anticipated. Those are strong suits but, for me, the way your words grace the page is the strength which separates your stories from most others. You write beautifully. -
Thanks for these, Dark! It's always an interesting journey into an author's mind. And these are some interesting minds!
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Thanks, spikey! No, I didn't laugh at your earlier reactions to Gary. And you certainly weren't alone. We only had Toph's POV on those happenings and HE felt unsure about Gary. So I was sort of happy most felt that way. It meant he (and I, as the writer) conveyed that worry to the reader. I agree about Gary being much better for Toph than Steve. I mentioned that in my reply to Luxey below. It's amazing what a little bit of love can do for a guy who never had it (from is family) before. Well, I better start writing to find out how that little confrontation with Mother will go, I'm curious too!
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Thanks, Lisa! And thanks for the kind words about David's little journey -- He and Twoey thank you too! Overthink? Toph? hehe ...you had that one right. I agree with you about docking and climbing up into a restaurant -- especially that one. If you're ever there, definitely stop for lunch. Umm ...it's also on the highway, so you can drive there.
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Thanks, jess! Somehow I knew you'd like the setting. The sad news is there are about a thousand words on the cutting room floor, as they say, which was all description of the four days on the water. The chapter would have been too long and boring -- for some landlubbers -- so they never even made it past the first revision. There was a crossover with 18 weeks?
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Thanks, CG! Gary does seem to understand his little bloom pretty well, doesn't he? And it's all for the good for Toph. I'm pretty sure Mother is a meddler, there's enough evidence of that. Now, whether she's an EVIL meddler, well that is the question Toph needs to have answered. And it doesn't seem he intends to be passive, either.
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Thanks, Randy! Hey, I can't wait to see that confrontation either. Before, when Toph was pissed-off, he retreated into himself. The 'new' Toph attacks! Watch out Mother!
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Thanks, tim! Aw, what a beautiful word -- sunburst -- I wish I'd have thought to use it. I may steal it yet I agree concerning asking Steve about Gary. I think that may have been the last little piece of unease left. So watch out Gary! Toph's all-in now.
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Thanks, Parker! Toph seems to have turned a corner. He'll start cleaning up loose ends before his empty year is up. I'm sure none of this would have happened (so quickly) without his boyfriend behind him.
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Thanks, jt! Yeah, couldn't resist. You were onto lots of stuff in this story. Do I have to check my laptop for bugs?
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Thanks, Lux! Somehow I got the feeling Steve wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer and he really had a terrible track record. Tracy was probably the only means he could think of to get out -- without having to admit the truth. I don't think he was a good fit for Toph anyway. Purple is my worried color, so I just gave it to Toph. hehe.
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Thanks, Graeme! Yes, you might be correct about the less-than-Cruella de Vil(lainy) of Toph's mother. I can't wait to see how she reacts either. But I think our fragile little bloom is going to descend on her with both guns blazing.
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I'm glad this was from your past! Could be lyrics. That does sound like a bad six months. I hope you learned a few lessons, if so, it wasn't totally wasted, but -- man! Definitely purple!
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Gravity and Music of the Spheres
skinnydragon commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Gravity and Music of the Spheres
Two great poems, Parker! The first, of course, danced to the music of the spheres -- and very well done -- while the second ...hmmm you mean I have to be fatdragon to attract the boys?? Thanks for these!
