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Eric is someone who has lacked proper social interaction for so long, he certainly comes across as surly and unwelcoming. Maybe this is only on the surface? Andy doesn't help the situation though with a preconceived solution for what he thinks are Eric's problems. Thanks for your comment.
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Indeed, giving a new friendship a focus is very helpful in all sorts of ways. They both feel things are improving.
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Thanks! Things appear to be looking up, don't they?
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Exactly my thought when I read Wesley's comment.
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A few days later, Andy stood in an aisle of their local supermarket, watching Eric slowly make his selections. He had a clear afternoon, so he'd picked Eric up from the cottage and brought him there. He noted the old man chose the cheapest 'value' option every time he could. And it was all so basic, as well. Unappealing, to his mind. There was hardly any fresh fruit or veg, and absolutely nothing which could be termed a treat, never mind a luxury. God, the old man really didn't have much m
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interview Ask an Author 2.0 - #5
northie commented on Carlos Hazday's blog entry in Gay Authors News
Thanks for the feature, Carlos. And for your wonderful intro. It's been one of my ambitions to be featured here. Just for information, the multi-chaptered story mentioned in my answer, is now posting as Never Too Late. -
“And … Cut!” Jasmine Carter rubbed her eyes. It had been a long day, and they weren't finished yet. “Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. We'll take a short break to re-dress the set before we go again.” She peered at the last few minutes of filming being replayed on her screen. It was OK – everyone was going through the motions, hitting their marks, but it lacked that visceral fear, the terror that should grab the audience by the throat. Her cinematographer leaned over. “What d'you think?”
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I'm only a mere mortal, with no-one demanding anything ...
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They have several areas of connection - they just never got to any of them before trying again. Eric does recognise he was probably partly at fault, though he still sees himself as the aggrieved party.
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Same here, though everything in between isn't so bad as Carlos makes out ...
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Yes, seeing well-known characters through new eyes could be interesting. We'll see ...
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They're different in some respects certainly. I see them both as independent women with jobs and lives of their own. That gives them quite a lot to start from. Lamb is eaten around Easter time a lot. And very nice it is too.
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Why do I get the feeling you'll be looking for fireworks in addition to those firecrackers of yours ...
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I sympathise. I could cheerfully eat all three courses. Maybe that's why I chose them.
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Me, I have trouble with names full stop. Thanks for your comment.
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@Timothy M. Yeah, I was another one who had to read it several times. What sounds strange to me as well. Where makes much more sense. Maybe @comicfan could elaborate ... ?
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Zoe Marshall was holding her phone up as a looking glass substitute. She wanted to give her make-up one last going over before leaving the house. There'd be several more inspections before she arrived at her brother's place. No, they were meeting at his boyfriend's, weren't they? She'd already checked it several times on Google Maps. Walking from the train station wouldn't be a problem. A brisk twenty minutes worth of exercise would be good for her. Zoe smiled with satisfaction at her appearance
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Yes, bureaucracy as hell is a distinct theme throughout all of this. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Glad you enjoyed it so much. I had great fun writing it.
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You're the only person who's commented to say that Geoff's mother might respond well to whatever Geoff ends up saying. We'll see ...
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story critique Improve & Encourage #9: Jager
northie commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors Archive
I read it for the first time today. No tears, but rather a feeling of immense sadness at the loss on all sides. The writing is astounding. -
Yes, it happens to us all, however much some people try to resist. Thanks for reading.
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Yes, you're not the only ones to be freezing. Brrr ... You and @droughtquake both commented on the family aspect of it. Not something I've had much problem with.
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Thanks, dugh. The course was partly determined by the words I had to include: finite, astonish and crimson.
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Ben stretched out on the grassy river bank, sleepy after a summer's picnic with family. The sun was perfect – comfortably warm without burning. Shorts and a tee weather. They had too few days like that. He'd ended up eating too much – those delicate sandwich triangles were deceptive. And the miniature sausage rolls, and mini quiches … His mum and his two aunties had put on a real spread. It was all finger food, but after he'd refilled his plate several times, he was now very full. Ben raised him
