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Something in the photo was definitely enlarged!

I really liked the feature you wrote and the comments it inspired. You just got a new follower for the blog. I also follow a few other blogs, but like this had to find out about them indirectly. As GA has grown, so has the list of blogs, so it takes more effort to find blogs that I might be interested reading. Maybe a grouping or tag identifying blog content might help readers find blogs of interest to them. I hope to read more in this blog now that I am following it. Again, thanks for the feature and all the work you do to improve the GA site, Spike!

Jennie went way past being an irritation, past an impossible bitch and well into the land of hateful, bigoted asshole. I wanted to rant at her and tell her off so much. Jackie impressed me as a rude slut at best. I could not believe that she made a pass at Tim! I really feel sorry for Jon's dad and brothers. Their support of Tim and Jon is great, but they will now be subjected to the vile hate and bigotry of their mother and wife. I wonder how much they will be able to stand before they to leave her alone. I especially worry for Tyler being the youngest and most vulnerable to her vicious nature. You really got the emotions going in this chapter, @wolfwriter!

Almost nothing left to the imagination! 😛

I was wondering where the 4th western was. I haven't read all of your short stories yet, but this one is open on a tab and ready to be read in the morning. Thanks for posting this!

This story continues to be growing and developing a good plot to go with these characters. I hope the camping trip goes well for Tim and Jon. The outdoors is a great place to learn about each other in both of their forms.

Tim and Jon make a good pair and have the common sense and determination to face challenges to their love. It looks like all the family and friends will be there to back them except Jon's mom. She'll be the challenge. It is also great that the pack they are staying with is both welcoming and accepting. I think it's going to be an interesting trip back home for both men.

As Gary said, the stage is set, and I am more than ready for the fireworks to start. Great chapter!

@wolfwriter,There are some very interesting differences and similarities developing in the story that I like. These mainly relate to the development of the characters, families and friends. Jennie is a loving mom and Jon loves her. However, I do find that she is much more controlling, stubborn and even bigoted than the average great mom. Tim's mom is dead, so presented me with one of the difference family structures of both men. Tim is an only child being raised by a wonderfully supportive father. Jon's father is also a good man who supports Jon and can accept not only that Jon is gay, but the possibility that Jon's mate might be human or a different species. Jon doesn't to have friends at this point, but they may not be revealed yet. What Jon does have are incredibly accepting and supporting brothers. Tim's friends seem to provide the same acceptance and support for Tim that make them like Jon's brothers. Tim's dad reinforce that idea that these friends are like Tim's brothers when he was asked to help Jeremy. He honestly stated that Tim's friends were all like sons to him. My observations are all character driven. That is because a sign of a great story is the ability of an author to create empathic and engaging characters which capture the reader's heart and imagination. Characters you can love, hate or be constantly irritated with until they are redeemed or vilified are developing nicely in this tale. I may be wrong, but it does seem that Tyler's conversation with Jon was much more emotional than the twins. When Tyler talked about Jon leaving, Tyler's telling Jon he would miss him seemed a more needful and deeply emotional statement. I'm really getting into this story.

I like the beginning of this story. It is written well and is easy to read. Setting up the foundations for a story is a difficult task, but you did it well by giving us the basics of the problem(s) and characters. I am looking forward to reading the next few chapters.

I knew it! @kbois loves the Korner Krew and is even recruiting new members for us. This proves it. I just read a new review of Spirit Wolves by @DamnDogs and this is her response: Response from the author: I'm so glad you enjoyed the story! (She should, it helps her in the competition for reviews with @Mrsgnomie.) Book 2-Shadow Effect is currently underway. Still plenty of time to catch up. Beware the Krew. They're a little nuts, but they grow on you after a while. (Like moldy things in the back corner of the refrig. Isn't she so sweet?) Always room in the Korner for one more, just shove one of them out of the way. (Don't worry we have a lot of space for your new recruits in the multidimensional Korners! It's nice she shows how concerned she is about us.) Please recommend if you haven't already and thanks for the review! (She is so polite. She even said please and thanks.)

Good Morning Dugh!

Hi Page! I see you are up bright and early today!

Wow! What a powerful conversation between Garjah and Essell. I didn't realize how deeply the Kardoval's methods had hurt Garjah. I kind of think Essell's plan will be to strike at the psyche of the Kardoval, and hurt them enough that they will not be able to function in their inherited position. Just a guess. Essell isn't a deadly violence kind of guy, so I don't expect that kind of plan from him.

Fun chapter, Aditus. As mentioned by you in one comment, I also like that Kavan doesn't become an instant vampire when he was turned. I like how he is learning and training to become stronger and more dangerous. Emil is an interesting vamp with his sarcastic sense of humor. I was laughing as I read the conversation about Maria's cat, Calamity Jane. Kavan's talents/gifts are a dangerous combination. Kavan would/will make a highly effective assassin. When Warren tried to surprise them in The Tavern, I did wonder if Kavan's shadow melder/dancer gift was the result of need or luck rather than power or genetics. I too suspect that the clan business excuse was a setup to trap Kavan and Konstantin. The Tavern was an interesting way to introduce the fact that this universe not strictly for vampires only. I enjoyed reading this chapter!

I'm back....Spike that was an great feature! I left a comment or two which took me a while. I hope the rest of you guys take the time to read Spike's review.

I am a fan of western genre. However, it is not the genre that makes a great story, but how well the story has been written. Like all of the many different stories Gary has written in many different genres, Boundaries is a story I will treasure. I could easily repeat what Spike and northie have said, because their statements are so true. As you know Gary, Boundaries was a beautiful and unexpected surprise for me. I said it in my review and will say it again. This story will delight readers no matter their genre preferences. @spike382, Your feature is a very well written review of Boundaries. Good job! I am now following this blog as a result of your review.

As one of Gary's legion of fans, I concur with northie's analysis of Gary's talents as a writer. I would like to add one addition to the description. Gary does in depth research to make sure his stories also have an honest, authentic feel, especially the dialogue.

Good Evening All! I'm going to step out for a while to read Spike's blog. Back in a few.

Good Evening Drew! Hope you had a nice day.

Hey Gary. Maybe you should add some small print he's duty free, so Spike can claim him.

I can't believe in my wildest imagination that dugh will reject this one. This one looks to much like Taylor Lautner! I don't suppose he's a shifter also, but that would be an awesome bonus for dugh! Good thing Drew's not awake yet!

Another poisonous Australian plant?

Lucky you! I'm retired, not an invalid. Drew's being a mother hen. That position is already filled. His name is Aod! I definitely don't need a second Boss Nanny! One stubborn, overprotective boyfriend is enough!

So damned right. I have had too many infant class flights between the US and Asia. It's a good thing for Jay, Loe and other fliers that Loe and Jay chartered the plane. It was only a 90 minute flight for Jay and Loe, but would have been an eternity in hell for commercial fliers from PDX if Loe and Jay had taken that option.