Parker Owens
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I enjoyed my backstage-then-front-row seat for this chapter. Chipper made us dance with him, and pulled us into his music. You did that for us. Vote or no vote, he’s a star.
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The narrator of this tale seems deeply in need of affirmation. He’s alive, which is better than being dead. Who were the boffins who thought it was safe to fly?
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Happy Birthday! May there be many more to come.
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I’m happy Elias may have a way to help him experience some self affirmation, and the he will get sympathetic treatment from the authorities. More important, he has Orson, Greg and Clay who will love and support him. You write of the deepening bond between Greg and Clay, and that’s beautiful too.
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Chapter 73 Mortality and Legacy
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 73 Mortality and Legacy
You knew the Haiku would make me smile. I read all of these with enjoyment. I really liked your river analogy. I treasure your writing. -
Oh, happiest of natal days, you source of all the suns warm rays; let not your stomach ever ache from surfeits of ice cream and cake. Happy Birthday!
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I can only echo the previous comment; it’s heartbreaking that Simon’s dad can’t let Simon be who he is, and that his mum is still scared of the man and his threats. Niki, on the other hand, is still a ray of hope. Thank goodness for Freddie, too, who gave Simon enough backbone to insist on breaking things off with his father.
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Thank you for letting Chipper sing this song. He’s made it his own in this excellent chapter.
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I’m grateful for your poem. It cuts through the numbness and clatter of the world. You take time to grieve, and this poem helps me to do the same. More importantly, I’ll remember.
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I hit the ‘angry’ icon because what Danny did to Elias makes my blood boil. You give Elias courage and the love of people who care about him. May this chapter help more kids be as lucky as he is. Thank you.
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I love this tale. It’s wonderful. You made me smile and took me back to a time when snow meant fun and adventure. Thank you!
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classic author feature November Classic Author Feature: Sorry, Mom by Duncan Ryder
Parker Owens commented on Cia's blog entry in Gay Authors News
This was one of the stories which brought me to GA. It still pulls on my heart. -
Fantastic. Wonderful to see reconciliation in the family. I agree with Chipper, it seemed like a good omen. Loved the song choice - it’s one of my all-time favorites. I can imagine the scene you set perfectly. Thank you!
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I fear for them at Camp Refuge. Whatever Ranger Harry says, his son isn’t going to stop because his dad tells him to. And the hurt and danger to Elias makes me both angry and sad.
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Chapter 1 The Reckoning
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 1 The Reckoning
I continue to bow to your skill in crafting dialogue. This story makes me want to weep and dance all at once. -
Chipper is getting down to the finals. You have given us significant details about how wearing and exhausting the ordeal must be: people are noticing the toll it’s taking on his frame. Hope his voice can stand up to the punishment, too.
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Adi, perhaps?
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My heart goes out to you. I know how bleak it can seem when thoughts circle around on themselves, amplifying the sense of emptiness. You write this far too well.
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What a terrible life Jake leads. He is surely condemned no matter what he does.
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This sounds a little like Simon has walked into a fairytale. Friends, social events, acceptance: it’s all there. At least, all there until his father texts yet again to break the spell. Maybe he should start forwarding those texts to Niki and his mum.
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You are most kind in your comments. There are moments of magic, which connect us to memories and encounters long past, and to songs we never realized we knew. Thank you so much for reading this.
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I really like the way you put it: “a sweet smiling sigh kind of way.” That was the aim; I’m so glad you think it hit the mark. Thanks so much for reading, and for your kind response.
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You have again written a fantastic chapter! So much healing going on. Thank you.
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I’m glad the disapproving bearded grasses and scandalized leaves connected with you. I’m very grateful you took time to read these. Thanks.
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Thank you, Gary. The voices of the stream and the moon lift my heart, as do your very kind words.
