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Week Ten Sunday, November 9, 2014: Dangerous Plans
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Ten Sunday, November 9, 2014: Dangerous Plans
Just how deep is the end into which David has jumped? How dark is the vortex he's letting himself get sucked into? The contrast between Matty/Chuck and David/Twoey couldn't be clearer. On the one hand, simple, unaffected sex and play. On the other, shadowy psychological warfare in which it is hard to determine what's real, and what's facade. Tommy feels so unhappy, that comes through clearly. Twoey is in even worse shape. Sincerely hope he takes up naked meditation. You have developed this suspensefully, and I am not to be put off by the Matty's charms much longer. Looking forward to seeing full battle joined. Just hope Twoey isn't a casualty. -
I have never been accused of having rock solid anything, so your compliment is very kindly taken. Thank you! Andy is feeling a whole lot of anxiety from about fifteen directions at once, as you suggest. He probably didn't count on that when he proposed, did he? You are also very right in being concerned over Andy missing his therapy session. He is certainly feeling that now. Next Tuesday, Andy gets to meet Zander's siblings. Hope you enjoy what comes next. Thanks for your lovely words and encouragement.
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One of those "what the hell happened?" moments, written perfectly. Thanks for the turnabout kind of suspense...who the heck was that, anyhow? Could have turned itself into a story of some kind, I suppose...But you wrote this wonderfully. Thank you!
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Thank you for noting the reason I named Chapter 61 'Dash.' You hit it exactly right. Sometimes I like to be obscure (better than being outright mysterious) in naming chapters, but it's always nice when somebody picks up on the theme. Guess I'll have to be more obscure Yes, Andy is scared of becoming his father; I would too, in his place. Perhaps it's because he hasn't talked about it with anyone that it is occupying such a large part of his conscious and subconscious minds. But his actual dash in his first race was totally real. And now to meet the family...anxiety inducing enough, I think...I hope that the next chapter is better for you; sorry for having an 'off' chapter this time. Many thanks for your kind and generous review.
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Andy is anxious and nervous in many different ways. But the good thing is that he perceives love and support from so many different directions that he can't simply dismiss it. But the fear of harboring an inner Gunnar Ericsson is very real to him, and it scares the living daylights out of him. I am very glad to see you feel invested in Andy. You are hardly alone, as I feel very much the same way. Thank you for telling me how you are thinking and I hope the next chapter is enjoyable, too.
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You are so right. Anxiety before something like this wouldn't just be normal, it would break whatever anxiety meters exist. Andy and Zander are fortunate to live in a sleepy little backwater like Blackburn; it takes a lot to get the media interested in places like that when there is so much else going on. Thank you for your reflection and insight. Hope you enjoy the next chapter...
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The Peddler's Memoriam (Rubaiyat)
Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in The Peddler's Memoriam (Rubaiyat)
I remember the story that inspired you here. Your poem is far more expressive and compelling than the original. I feel the hunger and cold, sense the despair and loneliness you write into the verse. Your images and use of language draw me into a Dickensian brutality that makes the heart weep. So very well done, Tim. -
Also one of my favorites! Call it an author's prerogative "Be kind to each other" is excellent and sensible advice. Zander doesn't tell us his verse. Thanks for your reaction and reflection. Hope the last parts of Andy journal are enjoyable...
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Andy is as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs, as my father might have said. Yet throughout his waking hours, Andy witnesses and absorbs love and support. He will surely remember this once the event is past. But his fear is very, very real. Thanks very much for your thoughtful reaction and I hope the next chapter is enjoyable.
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Andy is as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs, as my father might have said. Yet throughout his waking hours, Andy witnesses and absorbs love and support. He will surely remember this once the event is past. But his fear is very, very real. Thanks very much for your thoughtful reaction and I hope the next chapter is enjoyable.
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What Andy has gotten since limping into Blackburn is a crash course in new experiences. Some, like friendship, love, success, and self-worth, come to us slowly over a long time. We do indeed take them for granted. Other experiences - near death by exposure, abduction and abuse at the hands of a mad trucker, and so on, shouldn't happen to anyone. What motivated me to write this story was the chance to show Andy finally exploring some of the very best joys of life, when he originally had so little. But these joys seem to come with some anxiety for Andy, don't they? Thank you so much for your excellent and insightful review. I hope the next chapter is a enjoyable, too.
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Little brother, Grandmothers are like that. You will always be too thin. And she will provide love like you can not even imagine. I know; that is what grandmothers do. Mine is now 95; I am almost 50. Andy, she still thinks I am too thin. I am happy for you little brother, and yeah, you are taking a brave and scary step. Just remember always, you have our love. I am so happy you liked this chapter. And I couldn't help eavesdropping - yes, grandmothers are wonderful. Mine was Irish, but the pattern seems to hold. Thank you for reading this chapter, and I hope you enjoy the next.
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Glad you thought it was good. Thanks for reading this chapter and for your support!
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Yeah, it's lovely watching this crazy life unfold, isn't it? Thanks for hanging in there!
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March 27 – Monday More bad dreams last night. More torment from Dad, and a guest appearance from Uncle Ray, who held Zander down in my dream. At least Zander didn't wake up when I sat up in a cold sweat at two in the morning. Could I really be the beast my Dad was? Should we get married, or should I ask Zander to call it all off? Because it's happening. It's really happening. It hit me like a freight train today after school. I'm getting married on Friday. This Friday. As in, four days from n
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You have done a masterful job of building both anguish, and tension, while at the same time constructing a fascinating relationship between Phil and Tait. Of course, we all want to see more...much more. And most of all, we hope to see Tait heal. Thanks for this wonderful chapter.
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Chapter 60 Are You Sure?
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Chapter 60 Are You Sure?
Aren't' they? And this one was especially so. Thanks! -
Chapter 60 Are You Sure?
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Chapter 60 Are You Sure?
Well, poor old Mrs.Marjorie managed to recover from the shock of it, but Andy finally managed to surprise her. I think you are right in that Andy especially needs to marry Zander to feel rooted and connected in a way nobody else seems to recognize. And Zander surely loves Andy. Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind review. Hope the remaining chapters are enjoyable. -
Thank you, Emi. As I said, this was a challenge to write, but really worthwhile. And it really is very hard - I shiver to think how many almost-burned bridges I may need to re-cross. I am glad this touched your heart.
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Chapter 58 Discovered
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Chapter 58 Discovered
First, thank you for your very kind and generous review. That you appreciated what happened here made the writing of it worthwhile. Second, Monica is gasping because I think she was the first to spot a facial resemblance between uncle Allan and Andy. She must have seen something that Andy couldn't place more definitely. CPS may or may not have grounds to harass Andy, at least until uncle Allan can prove his relationship, and file the necessary paperwork. That should be a formality, but it will take time. Ms. Chandler has probably already blown herself up; Judge Harrison will have seen to that, though Andy can't see that. Thanks so much for reading Andy's journal and I hope you enjoy what remains of it. -
I really wrestled with using the passive inert phone as the focus of the first part of the poem. You picked up (sorry no pun meant) on its use and metaphor exactly. I had Shubert's 'Erlkonig' playing furiously in the back of my mind as the father drove to his son's bedside. You were completely right; this was a daunting, but worthwhile challenge. Thank you for suggesting it.
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Thank you. For some reason, I felt the father's part very strongly here. How hard it would be to realize how stupid one's differences were at that moment over the phone. As AC can attest, this was not an easy task.
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Thank you Tim - there are times when I know I've badly screwed up, and I want to be able to take it all back and make it right again...kind of felt that way writing this.
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I am glad it wasn't unclear what I was writing about. My first drafts were pretty vague. Thank you very much for your thoughts.
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Thank you, Oxala. This took me a long time to figure out.
