northie
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This. ⬆ Whether or not you are fortunate enough to have a regular editor, having someone else look over your work is an education. Yes, you might not agree with everything, but it makes you think. I've learned plenty that way.
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I agree that anthos can be the place for experiments, for trying out the unusual, for giving yourself space. They certainly have been for me. Why else would I've made my first ever entry a quasi film script retelling of a kind of mediaeval fairy tale? 👀🤨😄 The Bard's Tale is still around, if you feel curious. Another theme brought forth Willpower, a story of love denied against a backdrop of Alzheimer's which remains a story of which I am most proud. Having said all that, if a HEA romance grabs you - great. There's always the freedom to make of a theme whatever you will.
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And this mythic air-con is what exactly? 🤨😄 No air conditioning here. I fully expect to be spending the next couple of days with the curtains closed. All day.
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Hot and due to get substantially hotter over the next couple of days. ☀☀ We're allegedly heading for 36 degrees (celsius) hereabouts, though south and east, they're maybe looking at 40+. If it does get to 40, it'll be a new record for England and UK. 🥵
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I'm writing to the theme. But I'm unsure whether it's going to be ready in time. It's certainly getting my creative juices flowing. That's what I love about the themes - more often than not, they push me in directions I wouldn't otherwise have considered.
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🙄😄😘 I've started something. Whether it's going to be ready by the deadline is quite another matter. 🤨 At the moment, it's feeling longer than shorter. I'm almost always inspired by Antho themes. I appreciate them a lot, whether I manage to get something done by the deadline or not.
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😘😘 Of course, you're under no obligation to continue reading. I would say this is about as dramatic as Book 2 gets. There is an overwhelming assumption that coming out or achieving peace with yourself will be positive. I guess there has to be times that's not so.
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There was a significant gap between books 2 and 3. It's up to you whether you continue to read Eric's story. It's certainly not meant as a 'hard' read although I get it might bring on thoughts or memories which are unwelcome.
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Searching for gay fiction & literature - always!
northie replied to Jkeeletupelo's topic in The Lounge
My recommendations come from Audible but they'll be available in other (paid for) formats: Gregory Ashe: Hazard and Somerset series (16 books so far) - present day police procedural / mystery / life in Missouri smallish town. Great, honest writing. KJ Charles: mostly historical romance (British). Takes the major tropes, queers them, and adds in historical accuracy. LA Witt: contemporary (US / Canadian) romance (sometimes with kink). Engaging and well written. -
Yes, I'm not sure Eric realises that. Each person he's interacted with has been changed to some degree as a result. Thanks for keeping us company, Tim.
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I missed this somehow. Sorry. What a great story. Maybe Eric would prefer telegraphing? Not that he'd have many recipients though.
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👀😄 Cinderella? Yes, Eric's changed in so many ways but there's still that inner curmudgeon. Never fear.
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Until Gary commented, I didn't think there'd been a weekly wrap up for this week. When I click on GA's front page, there's no headline blog showing. 🤨 Don't know whether that's just me or the blog is feeling particularly shy this week. 😉😄
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If Rob ever does... I'd guess there'd be an element of resentment maybe? Hopefully they'd talk it out. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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Here's the final comments from my email correspondent:
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When I first started to write this story, I had no idea I was creating the antithesis to the identikit queer hero.🤨🙄😄 How's that for being aware of my potential readership? I didn't go hunting for Eric. He presented himself, fully formed, and demanded that his story be told.
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Yes, I think that's an excellent description. Thanks for reading!
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Thank you for reading! At some point, there'll be the rewritten novel but otherwise, I need to explore different characters for a while.
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Thank you, dugh, for being here from the very start. I love that 'curmudgeon' has become the descriptor of choice for many readers. It's perfect.
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Thank you! You're very kind to say so. My characters are usually rooted in the real world.
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Thank you, dear friend. Eric's story would not have been the success it is without your boundless encouragement and enthusiasm. 😘
