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Wow, I don't think even I can get through my own writing in one sitting, so kudos, and thank you!

Hey Northie, thanks for the kind words! That's really what I wanted the story to be, kind of an escapist romcom you can read and forget about your day with. Hope you keep reading.

Ah, thanks for catching those things!

Hey Robert, I haven't been commenting on your reviews like I should have but I really appreciate that you've stuck with the story from the beginning. And for all your kind, encouraging words, of course. Feedback like yours really keeps me going.

Chapter 7 (not incidentally called "About Time") is now up! Without giving too much away, our romantic heroes endure a few startling revelations... I really appreciate that, Cole, thank you so much for the kind words.

Violet coughed up her mouthful of tea. She thought her eyes were deceiving her at first, the byproduct of her lack of sleep and concentration. What was supposed to be a relaxing day working at home became damage control for her little brother's sudden loss of a job, which then evolved into a full afternoon of dogsitting a very, very energetic young corgi. So when Violet thought she saw an article on TMZ with the frenzied headline 'GAY HOCKEY CAPTAIN CAUGHT IN SEX SCANDAL WITH FORMER POPVIRAL JOU

Hey Gary, I appreciate you checking the story out. I have to say hockey isn't a *huge* part of the story, but hopefully it strikes a balance for those who like the sport and those who like the romance. Hope you keep reading.

The following is an excerpt from TMZ.com: *** GAY HOCKEY CAPTAIN CAUGHT IN SEX SCANDAL WITH FORMER POPVIRAL JOURNALIST 4:33 pm, February 13 Talk about a two-man advantage! Portland Knights team captain Henrik Ford was just caught in a saucy snap with a 'puck bunny' of the male variety, TMZ Sports has learned. This intimate, barechested pic (who wants to bet Henrik isn't wearing his jockstrap?) was tweeted barely half an hour ago from @PopViralEnt, the Entertainment handle of the notor

Hopefully I'll be able convince more of them to read this! If they're into mush romance, that is...

[sharedmedia=stories:stories:5204] Since it's Easter and I just blasphemously posted a new chapter containing the smuttiest writing I've ever attempted, I thought I'd start a topic! Henrik is the NHL's first openly gay player, a celebrated hockey captain, and a private but very driven man. Ezra is a free-spirited aspiring artist facing a personal crossroads after being let go from his job. Both men only have 24 hours to get to know each other. Romance blossoms, but is Ezra's aversion to long distance relationships and fear of being hurt too much of an obstacle? Is Henrik's athletic career too high-pressured to accomodate a romance, and is he ready for his love life to be put under the media spotlight? Oh, the conflict, the drama, the Swedish accents... Let me know what you think of the story so far.

Henrik read and re-read the rules. The setup of the game was simple enough. There was a pouch for pink chips with truth questions on them and a second pouch for blue chips containing dare commands. They'd take turns choosing until one or both of them got fully naked. After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the game, Henrik placed it onto coffee table and leaned back on the sofa, stretching out his long legs. I can't believe we're about to do this, he thought with a surge of naughtiness. Whi

Hey all, my apologies for not keeping up with the thread. And thanks for all the kind words! I'll get back to Blue Age soon, I promise. It's been a lot of fun to write, but it's my first attempt at world building so it's also a little overwhelming. It's such a big setting and I have so many ideas for it. I really want to see it through to the end, though, because I love those characters a lot. It's just a matter of getting back into the groove! (And I guess writing something as low concept as My Last Day Without You has been my way of clearing the pipes... to so speak.)

Ezra couldn't even look at the ice arena clerk as Henrik tried in vain to explain the accident. There was some back and forth about insurance, contacting the Knights' management or owners, and money - lots of money - in amounts that Ezra knew he'd never have in his entire life. Henrik agreed to pay for the damage in full. Thankfully he didn't mention what led to his distraction and the Zamboni itself only had a few scuffs to show for their little escapade. The goaltender net, however, was a lost

My heart hurts so much for Tait. Keep up the good work!

Thank you very much Robert, I hope you keep reading!

Ezra and Henrik had their choice of tables at Bricco. It was right after the lunch rush and the romantic, dark bricked restaurant was otherwise empty. They chose a semi-private booth that their waitress immediately rushed to with an ice bucket of champagne."Oh, we haven't actually ordered anything yet," Ezra said as the waitress poured two glasses for them. She flitted her anxious eyes toward Henrik. "Our owner saw you guys coming in. He's a huge Knights fan, so it's on the house. I'll be right

WHACK!Henrik's slap shot went wide and missed the net completely.Fuck- whack- my- whack- life- whack!"Bonjour, Hank!"Henrik looked up from the line of pucks he had destroyed to see his teammate and best friend, Xavier Brunner, leaning toward the ice from the players' box. Xavier was showered and dressed in jeans and a Knights tee - maroon with their silly dragon logo. Suppressing another profanity at his missed shots, Henrik skated over to the bench. "What do you need, Xav?""The other guys are g

Both the character and the team are entirely fictional (there are no openly gay NHL players to my knowledge), but Henrik is based on a hockey player I find particularly gorgeous.

Ezra's day was supposed to start better than this.He woke up knowing (well, assuming) he was getting a promotion, a full year after starting his first real job. That was the good part. However, Ezra was currently trapped in a long line at the corner cafe, his entire office's drink order clutched in his sweaty hands,and he was late. Late for his own damn promotion. That was the bad part.The lateness was Ezra's own fault, he'd been up all night drawing. His office job was a far cry from what he re

Henrik Ford is the hottest hockey captain in the NHL. Ezra Grayson is a young artist trapped in a frustrating day job. Neither man has romance on their minds, but when a chance encounter brings them together, their undeniable chemistry is off the charts. The problem? Henrik is only in town for one day. Ezra has a rule against long distance dating. Can Henrik convince him they have something worth fighting for before he has to leave town? A lot can happen in just one day...

[sharedmedia=stories:stories:5168] Premise: In the future, an apocalyptic war of superheroes has destroyed the world. A lonely, book-loving scavenger named Blue scrapes together whatever he can to survive. When he receives a troubling message, Blue unites with a stoic, devoted knight and a cocky, devil-may-care cowboy to find the last surviving superhero. But along their journey, Blue starts to develop feelings for his two protectors... Is four chapters too early start a forum discussion? Is that too presumptuous? I'm good for the rest of the chapters, I swear! This is my first story on GA and I just want to thank everyone for being so encouraging and kind.

Thanks Cia! It's great to have all those tips in one cohesive place.