codywaustin

Hello All, I apologize I can't figure out how to reply to each of your comments individually. As has previously been established, I am an idiot *HA!*. Anyway, thank you all for your encouraging comments and suggestions. I am putting the whole "amount of sex" concern out of mind and concentrating on finishing the story. Again, thanks for taking the time to give me your insight. Thankfully, Cody

Hey Ron, Thank you very much for your insight. I appreciate it and will take it to heart. It's great to hear your advise and perspective. Regards, Cody

It's Memorial Day weekend. We had a big family reunion/BBQ planned for this weekend, but, a lot of the family can't make it because of the flooding. My youngest brother and my Aunt both live between Austin and Houston and that entire area is in VERY bad shape. Plus, in the last few days they have had some terrible tornadoes there as well. So, the entire weekend kind of got cancelled. It's a real bummer because I was really looking forward to seeing the extended family. It's given me some more free time to work on my story. It's coming along pretty good. I think it's a pretty good story, but, I am biased of course. I am trying to make it a very character driven story with an interesting and unique premise. I am a bit worried about the amount of sex in the story. There isn't much and it doesn't go into great detail. I want to publish it on GA and Nifty, but, I am wondering whether or not it will appeal to these audiences since it has so little sex. But, at the same time, because it has ANY gay sex in it, the story really doesn't appeal to the mass market. I am afraid I am writing a story that no one will want to read. It's a little discouraging, but, I am trying not to think about it too much. My goal is just to finish the story. That will be a major accomplishment for me. I will be very disappointed if only 2 or 3 people read it, but, oh well, it's not like I am trying to make money I am just trying to tell a story. I am spending quite a bit of time on the GA chat in the evenings. It's pretty interesting. I have also discovered the PROMPTS. I am committed to writing a quick blurb on the next FIRST LINE PROMPT. Pretty scared, but, excited about it. That's enough verbal vomit for now. Take care, Cody

Well... I enjoyed this very much. It was extremely creative, nicely written and was easy to read. A job well done.! But, I wish it had another chapter, because I would love to know who the gifts were from? Tease. Best Regards, Cody

Hello Zenith, Really good chapter. One of my favorite so far.! Can't wait to find out what happens with the kid that was shot. Take care, Cody

@Valkyrie, @skinnydragon Thanks for your comments! I am really excited and have already started writing it, I have no idea how long it's going to take. I am trying to create a story that's kind of new and unique, it's going to be difficult. I can't wait to get it out. But, I have promised myself I won't publish any of it until the entire thing is done because as a reader, I hate starting a story and having the author just drop it and leave me hanging.

The weather is unseasonably cold. I mean really cold. We are used to being in the high 80s or low 90s (F), but it is currently in the 50s (F). I had already shut off the fireplace and central furnace and had to relight them. It has been raining for 6 days straight. We DON'T get rain here like this. It's crazy. After my car accident I decided to get a new vehicle. I got a new Ford F-150 King Cab. It is so cool. I love it. First new car I have had in 14 years. I wish I knew how to bottle that new car smell. There is nothing like it. Luckily, I haven't had any adverse effects from the car accident. No new bad dreams or trauma. All is good. Good news, I finished the 26 chapter outline for my story "The Trial's of Sterling." It's about a kid that was abandoned when he was a 5 year old kid. Bounced around from orphanage to foster homes and finally found himself at a State Home for Children when he was 16 years old. He was then accused and subsequently found guilty of murdering another kid at the State Home and tried as an adult and sentenced to life in prison without parole. 15 Years Later he is 100% completely exonerated of the charges and set free to live life on his own. My story starts with his release from prison as a 31 year old, and his struggle to join, exist and survive in the modern day society. Fun, fun, fun... don't you wish you knew what happens next? Stay tuned while I write the story... I only hope I can make it as awesome as it is in my mind.. I guess we will see. Take care everyone and have a great week.! I will post again soon. Regards, Cody

I love these characters and this story. I must admit that this was not my favorite chapter in the series. It seemed a bit rushed and disconnected. But, I can't wait to see what happens next. Regards, Cody

Hello Zenith, I agree with the previous reviews, great chapter, I enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good work and please know I appreciate your time and efforts. Regards, Cody

Just found your story and binged the first 17 chapters. I really enjoy your story and find your writing style very relaxed and easy to read. I feel invested in the characters, you are a very good author and story teller. I can't wait to find out where the story goes. Regards, Cody

Hey Timothy, Thanks for the kind words and the advise. I really appreciate it. /Cody

Well, Friday turned out to be a bad day. I had just picked up my meals for delivery and was stopped at an intersection with a red light. I was headed east. As I sat there waiting on the light, a SUV came barreling in the other direction headed west and was T-boned by a pickup that was headed south through the intersection. They were going very fast and the pickup drove the SUV into ME! It all seemed to happen in slow motion. The sound of the crash was horrific and I watched as the SUV came flying directly towards me. I felt helpless, there was nothing I could do, but, brace for impact. At any rate, besides being burned a little by the airbag that deployed, and having a stiff neck, I am physically fine. My poor car is a mess, but, way better than the pickup or the SUV. They were super messed up. The pickup is most certainly totaled. Both the driver of the pickup and the SUV were hauled of in Ambulances. They were both conscious and I don't think they had life threatening injuries. I am definitely going to incorporate that real life experience into one of my stories. So, yeah. Friday was a bad day. Have a great weekend, Cody

Okay. So, I have wanted to have a blog/journal, so I guess this is as good a place as any. My blog will be very much like a journal documenting some of my general thoughts and observations. Today has been a beautiful day in West Texas. Weather is beautiful. Wish I could go out and play golf today. Unfortunately, I have to be at my desk... even more unfortunate, it is a slow day. Not many calls, but, I have to be here anyway. I always say, if I am not on the phone, I am not making money. So, today is not a great money day. Looking forward to tomorrow. It's delivery day. I volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels and I have a regular route on Fridays. I have been doing it for about 6 months and I love it. Last week they had the annual volunteers banquet. I felt good about myself until that banquet. There were almost 1,000 people there. They gave awards for people that have been delivery for 40 freaking years....! OMG! Six weeks is nothing. But, I look forward to Fridays anyway. I plan to do this for a long time, can't think of anything that will make me stop, short of moving out of the city which is not something that I see happening. I love this town. Still reading Tales from Bentonville from David Lee. I am at about chapter 60. Love his story telling style and really like the characters. Also read the first chapter of Shane's new story and really liked it. As far as my writing goes, I worked on my outline a little bit and still stuck on chapter 11. I want the first book to go 22 chapters so, I really need to get over this hump. That's it for now, will post more later. Regards, Cody

Congrats!, Shane. Really good opening chapter. I can already relate to the characters and I feel invested in what their future may hold. Which means if you don't post a new chapter soon, we may group together and hunt you down... so, don't disappoint us -- we want to hear more. Again, good job and keep it up! Best Regards, Cody

Hello... I just wanted to make a post and introduce myself. I am new to the site. I am an avid reader and have devoured many of the stories on gayauthors and nifty. I am excited to have finally joined so I can comment and participate. I look forward to contributing to the community. I am an aspiring author and I am working on a multi-chapter series that I hope to eventually publish on this site. If you happen to know an editor that is available to help, please send them my way. Best Regards, CW