ReaderPaul

Never a Door Lost is a worthy sequel to The Odd, Onward Door. If anything, it may even be better. The addition of Mike Hamlyn, the grandfather of Derry Hamlyn, to the main cast, adds to the complexity of the story in a good way, and without bogging the story down. Considering some hints in the story, it will be interesting to see how much Granddad Mike does understand of the relationship between Derry and his best friend, Caleb/Cally. The role and limitations of Difris, their alien mentor, are further explained in this story. And a fascinating new character appears, partly because of the three humans' adventures on the first world they visit. Additionally, I had not heard the question, "Can you have kids?" asked with the meaning that phrase has in one part of this story. A science fiction tale well worth reading, this is quality fiction. For best clarity, it is best to read The Odd, Onward Door first.

I will think on that. Since almost every movie has one or more crises in it, this could be someone that Eric's character knows, but does not know that Matt's character is bisexual, because he has been married, mostly happily, to a woman for many years. But Matt's character sees some of the things Eric's character is having to deal with, and quietly reveals himself (in the movie) to be bisexual, leaning gay, and listens and advises when asked. Since you have, so far, revealed little of the movie script's content, you could get away with that.

I know the one you mean, probably, where Ray and his hubby are together in the parade at the end? That IS a very good one also.

Matt would not be too old! I'm not speaking of Matt as a main character, but he might appear either in a cameo or in a supporting role. There could be a wise adviser, you know----

R. Eric, I love this chapter. Also, I love the video on YouTube for Ray Boltz's song, "Don't Tell Me Who to Love." In my opinion, the best version is the one posted by jluteslpc. Is that the one you were referencing? I will be interested in how the movie preparations and the production of the movie goes. Will Matt Stryker be in it?

" . . . we part with tender relations stretching far behind us, that never can be exactly renewed, and with others dawning ─ yet before us . . ." ~ Charles Dickens in: “The Battle of Life.”

I am very glad, R. Eric, that you continued this story, and looking forward to more Superpowerball! (And more Bluebloods, and more Makarovia, and Cinderfella 3, and.... Maybe Zek and Gabe?

“The broken will always be able to love harder than most. Once you have been in the dark, you’re going to appreciate everything that shines.” ~ Zachry K. Douglas

“Everyone is nude under their clothes.” ~ Anonymous

Glad to see this continuing. Keep up the good work.

Also, can the emissions from the bioelectronic internal transmitters be detected by earthly equipment? Can they now detect any other electronic signals?

Geron, I have some suggestions for consideration. They are being thrown out for consideration. Do with them as you will. Surely, Derry's mother and maybe Cally's parents must be wondering why it is so hard to get hold of Cally, Mike, and Derry via cell phone from time to time. The explaining might get interesting, at times. Could some Earth Cat 5 or some Cat 6 cables, stuck through the doorways with antennas at both ends, restore some of the communications between worlds? While not providing the fidelity of communications the builders had, it might help the guys and Difris and Nyf communicate. Could Difris or Nyf tell the guys where the other two doors from Earth end up? With the special suits, could they pass through the door to the frozen world? And surely, Cally and Derry and Mike could have some additional fun communicating on Earth with their new built in communications systems. When Difris set the bioelectronic transmitters up, does Cally have to think of "Mike" to contact Derry's grandfather, or "Mr. Hamlyn," or just imagine the contact before the word are sub-vocalized? Regarding translations and translators, there must be a considerable defined word base for efficient use of translators. You pointed this out via Nyf in "Never a Door Lost." Do any of the doors at the station where Difris works go to the home world of the Builders? Is there a prohibition against using that, if there is? If you don't use any of these suggestions, I'm fine with that. Just please, keep the Door stories coming!

I have seen a few authors who do the viewpoint switch very well, and I think our talented Geron is almost certainly one of them. In Never A Door Lost, as we see Mike Hamlyn taking a more active role, It is not quite like a differing POV (Point Of View), but reminds me of it a bit. But I do have to admit, I have seem some authors who cannot do a decent POV switch.

Glad to see you back. I was missing new episodes of Deep Space Journey.

I loved this chapter! Too many reasons I love it to list, so I will just mention one-- When I was in a small town high school in the United States Midwest in the 1960s, we had a PE (Physical Education) coach who had us play what he called Marine (football, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, depending on what athletic ball he was using), and the rules were basically-- A) Don't kill, and B: If you go out of bounds, get back in bounds, and C) At the end of the period, stop having fun and go shower and change to get to your next class. We had loads of fun! The hockey game reminded me of this from high school....

Well, I had the same thought, that such a station would have to have restrooms. And I can imagine that more than two or three types of fixtures would be used. I am old enough to remember that the men's room at the courthouse in my home town had a 24 foot trough urinal, but that was before so many men were afraid of seeing other male equipment, or having another male see their equipment. The trough was slanted, so that there was a comfortable place to use it whether you were six foot tall or 3 ft tall. Thanks for the really good stories!

And another thought-- does the moon station have restrooms?

Well Done, @Geron Kees. I like this sequel as much as the original. But you have raised questions about Derry's father. In the first one, "The Odd, Onward Door," you said Derry's father died when Derry was four. In this one, you imply that either Derry's mother was not married to Derry's father, because Derry has the same last name as Mike Hamlyn dies, or else Derry's father was indeed Mike Hamlyn's son, but no longer claimed in the family, or else a series of serious kidding is going on. Will that be addressed in the next chapter or two of the Door series? Or was Derry's dad so bad that Derry's mother changed her and Derry's last names to Hamlyn? I look forward to more interaction with Nyf and Brik by the three Explorers From Earth (capitalization deliberate). And Difris? One of the most fascinating and likable characters yet created in science fiction. How about featuring a story from Cally's prevailing view in the next one or two episode?

People who wonder whether the glass is half empty or half full miss the point. The glass is refillable. ~ Unknown

“Inspiration usually comes during work, not before it.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle

@Ronyx Well, I for one wish you had not retired from writing. I thought your story titled "Other Sinful Things" was one of the best stories I have ever read. I am still hoping you might, someday, be inspired to write a sequel. @BlindAmbition @Timothy M @droughtquake I always appreciate your comments, and Tim, you are a favorite author here on GA. For a considerable time I lost my posting password, and could not comment for a time. Droughtquate, your comments are always insightful.

Myr, at this point I am not a GA author, (although at some time in the future I hope to be-- provided I write something worth publishing anywhere), but I am confused about the creation of genres and tags. I see that tags relate to something within the story, such as "travel" or "space" or "Antarctica." If mythical author "Qrtxm" wrote a story which featured hepatitis C, if he or she put "Hepatitis" in the tag list, would it create a new tag, or is an author limited to the tags already there? Genres are more general, as I understand at this point, and it would be more challenging to arrive at a new genre. I am guessing that the author "Qrtxm" might be able to create a new tag, but a new genre would have to be created by Gay Authors staff. Are my guesses anywhere close to right? "Qrtxm" might be able to create new tags "Canada" or "pie baking" but not a new genre of "Underwater?"

Well, Stan might have found also cartoons of Bugs Bunny or Elmer Fudd taking a shower, and no telling who else. I am also glad to see that George and John are in a smaller apartment most of the time, instead of that huge house/mansion/whatever.

And don't forget they they might see Mitch in South Carolina, as well, if they ever get to go back there. And how did the staff at Wentworth Manor react when they found out that The Wentworth men were vampires? You have not told that story yet....

“You have to enjoy the moment, because you can’t recreate it.” ~ Mark Arbour