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I've been regrettably lax in posting comments from my email correspondent. Here's his latest:
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Eric stared at the bathroom mirror, vainly twisting his body for a better view. The expensive blue of his fancy new jacket mocked him; his equally new, pristine white shirt only emphasised the rough, weather-beaten state of his skin. And his cack-handed shaving. Rob had done a great job with the trousers. The old man stilled, peering down at his feet. All that meant was his shoes, the only decent shoes he possessed, were visible in their jarring, mid-brown glory. It was best not to think about h
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Thank you for your comments. It pleases me you mention this particular aspect. Being queer, but not cis, it frustrates me when authors make no effort to reflect at least some of the full spectrum of queer life. I haven't always, but nowadays I do try.
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Thank you! Enjoy the lack of drama while you can... 🤨😄
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Hmm... I suspect Eric isn't too good at keeping secrets like that. And anyway, even if he knows, it won't stop Andy from being suitably impressed.😉
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Yes, this isn't a story for thrills and spills. 🤨😄 Though I have improved from the first volume.
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😄 As I seem to be saying a lot this chapter, Eric is much the same deep down. He's changed a lot on the surface but traits with several decades behind them are going to be more difficult.
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Both Andy and he have certainly made changes. And Eric himself, of course. Can the essential him be modified as well?
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It just depends where the chapter takes me. I have a vague outline of what needs to be covered, but more often than not, it gets hijacked. 🤨😄 My editor, @Parker Owens, does comment plaintively sometimes when I ricochet back and forth. Having said that, the next chapter was deliberately planned that way.
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🤨😄 I'll be interested to see what you say about the next chapter if 'bouncing' is an issue. 👀
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It has. It is a joy to see, but never forget, the old Eric is still there to some degree.
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Yes, but as you say, the old Eric is still there. How the two versions will get on is something we don't really know yet.
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It was great fun to write as well. Shopping for clothes can be such an obstacle course.
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I know - it's weird. And it must have been so for the man himself, looking in the mirror.
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In his workshop, Rob Bairstow finished sanding down the latest commission. A large, simple oak tablet, the real test of his skills would come with the lettering he'd been asked to carve into it. He let out a deep breath. It had been a while. With a grimace, he pulled an off-cut closer. That would have to do for a dummy run. He glanced up at the wall clock, plain, functional, and analogue, installed after he'd missed a couple of client appointments through leaving his phone in the house. How
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Yes, indeed. When I get around to rewriting Eric as a 'proper' novel, their relationship will be more fluid. There'll be tension and more of a story arc. While Andy develops to some extent, Adam remains static - not a good characteristic for a central player. 🤨😄
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Thank you! This is a compliment any author would be pleased to receive.
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There's always a story behind every person. We don't see the world through his eyes, which is part of the reason by his story's never featured. When I get round to rewriting Eric's story, I imagine I'll have to slot in a few more details somewhere along the way.
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Now, there's a thought. A secret government stash of spuds. 👀
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Thank you. It's always good to have readers asking questions. Will I give you answers? Maybe.
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Your praise makes me 😊. Writing this chapter pushed my boundaries and I'm pleased at how it turned out. Yes, a lot happens. Will that spill over into subsequent chapters? You'll have to wait and see. 😉
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Hmm... turnip fries, anyone? Beetroot?
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Vinegar? 👀 I didn't mention vinegar. (Can't stand it on chips either.)
