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gender & sexuality Identity Crisis?
Parker Owens commented on Thorn Wilde's blog entry in The Fantastic Mr. Wilde
I offer you my hand in support; my arms in embrace; my hope in friendship. -
This is a lovely story about real friends; friends we need when we hurt, or when we have something to celebrate. Thank you.
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I’m glad you have the courage to write this. You give me insight. As you put these words down, I hope your sharing them gives you increasing peace. I send you hugs and hope.
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A wonderful, sweet story. I liked it from beginning to end beautifully done.
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This reminds me so much of a winter’s day; dark, grey, forbidding. Yet, if one watches the sky closely, there are variations in the gloom, lighter patches where the sun might break through. You use cold and warmth as effective images in this painful and difficult story, and your dialogue is done as wonderfully as ever. Neither Mark nor Chester deserved any of their private hells. I am glad that Chester might now be indeed free from the chains forged a generation earlier. Thank you.
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Never would I be cruel to you, my friend. Except maybe when I write a cliffhanger.
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I loved this sweet story from the first. Martin could not prevent the tragedy, but he could help mend the hurt. Thank you.
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I had to take breaks reading this. I couldn’t read it right through. You made me hope and weep and ache; the sadness flows from the page. Yet you frame important questions and make me mindful of things I hadn’t thought about. It’s Tommy who sacrificed so much to stay with Tarek, though the latter’s giving is what’s visible. And it is it love to stay the hand that could end excruciating pain? What good can good intentions do, even as one fights back against neglect and indifference? You made this very real, utterly believable. Thank you.
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Fall Anthology: Fight Back & Good Intentions - Set 2 *NOW LIVE*
Parker Owens commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
Oh, excellent! Can’t wait for a quiet moment... or sixty... -
I suppose I shall have to work on a gentler story... next time.
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This is another great edition of Ask an Author. I enjoyed reading the responses to your questions as they gave me wonderful insight into the lives of many friends. Thank you.
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It is interesting that you speak of News reports as stories. In truth, they tell us so little of the whole story; so rarely does anyone do as you have done, which is to go back and show us just what else has happened since the tragedy that made a thirty second clip on the news.
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The pain you portray here is unfathomable. The levels of evil and callous indifference on display only heighten it. If Jon ever makes a real go of life, it will only be with the help of therapy. But I fear for him, and for survivors like him. This was far too well written.
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The moonlight was perhaps the most romantic moment, to me. But then, I’m a sucker for hugs by moonlight. Galen felt home in Josh at that moment. Thank you for this chapter.
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I love these three poems. Number one makes me feel secure, maybe even content. Yet it’s everywhere, transcendent and at the same time concentrated in the one you love, He. Then again, I love to number two for it’s imagery of flame and fire and the care it needs to burn brighter and warm not just one, but two. I love number three for the questions you pose, and the answers you invite. For only love feeds and fulfills, lights and warms, comforts and sustains. Absolutely beautiful.
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Thanks very much for reading and for your comments. It’s very sad, and yet many kids live this way, in the shadows of fear.
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But another mystery arises... how does Connor know Woody’s identity? That’s a fearsome question...
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Chapter 6: Home Again
Parker Owens commented on Lee Marchais's story chapter in Chapter 6: Home Again
I very much enjoyed reading this chapter, and indeed, the story. How good that Josh stood up for himself; even better that Chris gave him real reason to do so. Many thanks. -
Honesty is what makes things work. Jenn might forgive, or she might not. Honesty between Jordan and Noah - about what they each want - makes their lovemaking sweet and beautiful. And they want more... well done.
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The Drop in Centre
Parker Owens replied to Mikiesboy's topic in Mikiesboy's Drop in Centre's Mikieboy's Topics
@Defiance19 Ugly Sweater Cookies! I absolutely love that. Save me one? @Mikiesboy You and I agree: why have a once-a-year sweater? Especially if the sweater can tolerate battery operated lights. Garment engineering at its best... -
Over The Rainbow • Part III
Parker Owens commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Over The Rainbow • Part III
I got teary eyed reading the proposal. Lump-in-throat, happy-sniffle tears. Oh, well done! -
This poem also strikes me as a poem about memory and presence. You write about a truth I surely feel - that we pursue a presence in memory that remains tantalizingly just beyond reach. Beautifully done.
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culture Brokeback Mountain and Other Terrible Films
Parker Owens commented on Thorn Wilde's blog entry in The Fantastic Mr. Wilde
I’m with @Mikiesboy in that I’ve never seen the film, but I read the short story Brokeback Mountain. The story’s portrayal of the tragedy and pain of homophobia and of the expectation of heteronormality was good, hard reading. I don’t doubt that the film had difficulty capturing that. -
I continue to send you thoughts of support and hugs. The advice and questions you have been given seem sound and wise. No judgement from here, not ever.
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Great story. Sweet and spicy. I could love reading about these two....
