Parker Owens
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I blush to think A to Z qualifies to be in a select handful of stories. There are so very many talented writers here on GA alone. For the time being, Andy and Zander must rest as they are - happily contented and at peace. I know that means going through A to Z withdrawl, but I suspect you and I are on that journey together. Thank you so much for reading the story, and for your many perceptive and kind reviews.
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I am very glad you enjoyed the epilogue, despite hating what that meant. Reed was an intriguing idea I couldn't resist. You have been most kind in your reviews and generous with your thoughts. Let me thank you for taking the time to read and respond to Andy's journal week after week. I truly appreciate it.
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I, too am sad to see the story end, in a way. Andy and Zander will linger on in my head for a very long time, I think. There are so many great writers here on GA whose work is admirable and inspiring. I am glad you think A to Z is like that for you. Many thanks to you for reading!
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I am really happy you chose to read A to Z. I, too, am a sci-fi reader, but did not think myself able to write in that genre. Andy's story came to me last year, and it quickly took off. You are very kind and generous in your remarks - I am especially glad you thought the characters convincing and realistic. Thank you so much for your thoughts and support.
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I am sorry I sent you to the store for more tissues, but I am very glad you persevered through the story. The terrible early chapters slowly give way to growing warmth and sunlight in Andy's life, and we see him become the young man he was meant to be. Thank you for reading and finishing A to Z, and for the kindness of reviewing.
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I wasn't trying to tease (too much) about Reed. I would like to hope his life would be one in which he can learn about love and acceptance earlier than Andy did. I know Andy and Zander would be good to him, and good for him. I am glad you enjoyed the story, and the epilogue. Jag vill framföra mina hjärtliga tack.
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I wrote this story to try to illustrate exactly what you pointed out - that the world is mostly populated with wonderful, generous and kind people. That they are also often clueless, misguided or obtuse is also on show in A to Z. I really appreciate your having read A to Z, and I hope waiting for the real, unalloyed joy in Andy's life was worth the wait. Thanks again.
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I am very happy that you liked A to Z, especially after the first few very difficult chapters. Craftingmom deserves my undying thanks not only for her tireless efforts at editing, but also for her ongoing encouragement over months of correspondence. But for her urging, I might have been too bashful to post the story in the first place. I grinned at the idea of A to Z being required reading - can you imagine school authorities making every student get a GA account? Now there's a thought...
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I smiled at this. Fortunately, the story was almost entirely written before I began posting it. Replying to reviews was relatively easy in addition to doing minor edits (I missed typos three or four times running!). There are many elements that could lend themselves to more story telling related to Andy and Zander someday. But for today, they have earned a good rest. Thank you for reading A to Z, and for your many kind and thoughtful reflections.
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Andy's tale is most unusual, and unsurprisingly has many unexpected turns. I am glad it was not too predictable, and that you could relate to the characters. I, too, am sad to see the end. Andy and Zander have a permanent place in my psyche now. But after all they have been through, it's time for them to rest. I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and I thank you for your very kind review.
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I am glad that the plot lines weren't too transparent to you. Andy describing the cabin at the beginning of chapter 63 threw a number of readers; I apologize for that. You are very kind in your remarks - there are many other writers on GA who inspired me, to whom I look as examples, and whose work I greatly admire. I hope you have as much fun as I did discovering them. I haven't published anything anywhere else, or under another name. In truth, A to Z was the first thing I wrote. It was a compelling story, and consumed my time for quite a while. Thank you so much for reading Andy's journal and for leaving your generous review.
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I'm really glad you liked A to Z. Andy and Zander will certainly haunt my mind for a long while to come. Thanks so much for your reading the story, and for your very kind comments. For now, we must rest as Andy and Zander rested the day after - happily and contentedly.
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I am so glad you liked the story, so glad you felt it worth the time to read. And believe me, I looked forward to each posting, too. Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement, and most especially for reading A to Z.
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Thank you for your many very kind and encouraging reviews. The epilogue was a coda, a sigh of contentment, perhaps. And maybe a hint of adventures untold. The farm is just the place for the boys to be home for good. And yes, the pond must be one of their special places...thank you for picking up on that. And from my heart to yours, many, many thanks for reading A to Z.
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I am sorry you live with the fear Daniel and Ibi experienced. I hope you feel that this story was written with such a situation in mind. Perhaps their love can blossom and grow, as yours may, too, one day, Thank you for your kind words and for reading this story.
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Thank you for reading this story. The tragedies described are real, and they happen often enough that they fails to make much in the way of news. But the good part is that although many of our brothers come to love and be with one another here, they don't make the news, either. It's becoming, um...normal.
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Week Eleven Friday, November 14, 2014: Getting Sloppy
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Eleven Friday, November 14, 2014: Getting Sloppy
Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy, David2! Let's hope you weren't spotted! Let's hope the nasty pastor doesn't hand you a surprise of his own. Let's hope Alex doesn't find a way to break Twoey's, Deena's and maybe Randy's hearts, too. What deep end are you sinking into, David? Not sure the gang can talk any sense to you any more...it's getting scary. -
We got a nice set of snapshots into Happily After - but as Zander said, 'ever' hasn't happened yet. But I am content to see Andy and Zander together, loving, beloved, and happy. You have offered many thoughtful comments, and many words of support: thank you, from the bottom of my heart. And thank you for taking the time to read A to Z from beginning to end.
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Thank you. I'm very happy you liked what you read.
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Thank you for your really kind comment. I am glad you liked what you read in A to Z. Many, many thanks.
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If you end A to Z feeling more hopeful, happier and fulfilled, then I am very happy, too. Thank you for reading Andy's story all the way through to its end, despite its very dark beginning. It is readers like yourself who are such great blessings.
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I am very happy you enjoyed this story - and your encouraging comments (and wickedly accurate plot predictions) will be sorely missed. Thanks so much for reading A's story all the way through to Z.
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It is wonderful to know you liked this story. It was good of you to read it through to the end after its rough beginning. It was a satisfying epilogue, I hope. Thanks again for reading!
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((HUGS)) right back Thank you, Tim! And thank you for your encouragement, support and honesty. I am glad you love A and Z as I do.
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Thank you for your very kind words. It was time for the story to end; A and Z have quieter, happier lives to lead for a while. I am really happy you enjoyed the story so much; this is why any of us write here. Again, thanks for reading!
