Laura S. Fox

Chapter Five Jake was getting restless. There was no TV or other means of entertainment he could use while waiting for that annoying bastard. He had a mind to just get out of the house, but he didn’t want Klaus to chase him down from the first day. There was enough time to observe his surroundings later. For now, he had to admit he was very curious about this insanely rich guy, at least by his standards, and his unusual interest in someone like him. The door finally opened, Klaus comin

Thanks a lot for the insightful comment. Some of the things you said are spot on, but I'm not going to say which, so I don't spoil it. (Anyhow, I must say that you're a bit of a mind reader ...)

You are correct, my friend. Each one has his own demons to deal with. Hans has his place in the story, albeit not a very substantial one, as you will see.

I love this! So nicely said! Thank you!

Hans does know Klaus for a long time, it is true. And I did make him sound haughty and annoying, I admit it. Thank you for taking the time to write a comment!

He, he, he does seem like that. But don't worry, he's not that bad. Thanks for this funny comment. I was lucky to put the water cup I was drinking from before reading the comment, or my keyboard would have taken an instant shower. :))

Chapter Four It was almost dinnertime when he finally woke up. He had to remember to say an honest ‘thank you’ to that Agnes lady. His room was comfortable, and sleep had taken him fast, once he had hit the pillows. The bedroom was a tad smaller than Klaus’s, but it carried the same warm, cozy feeling. As opposed to the golden tones in the other’s bedroom, different hues of blue seemed to be dominant in this one. It was strange how he had always thought of blue to be a cold color, and

Thanks a lot for all the comments! I much appreciate it. I really do see Jake as a tough cookie, trying to be harsh on the outside, but delicious on the inside. I'm so glad when other people see him the same way.

All will be revealed as the story progresses. Thanks a lot for reading!

Thank you for your appreciation. I hope what's coming will be just as enjoyable.

I'm all pro withholding information. It just keeps things interesting. And I also understand the urge to reveal something. The solution I found so far is a bit twisted, but it works for me: I concoct a beautiful red herring and I throw it into the story. This usually causes quite a lot of pleasant surprise and laughter among readers when they find out everything was completely upside down. I have applied it with success so far, but, of course, everyone has different ways of dealing with the thirst of revealing everything too early.

He, he, just wait and see, friend.

I truly admire authors who have the mental strength and motivation to write an entire book and post chapter by chapter afterward. However, I understand the frustration readers experience when they read a story that is not complete(I have my own sins to repent, especially in the fanfiction realm). What I try to do, however, is to make a compromise between writing on the go and developing the required discipline to create an entire book. And that compromise is that I first create an outline for the story I want to write. I think it was among Pixar's 20 rules of storytelling or something like that, to have the ending figured out before even writing anything. So, following that advice, I do know the ending of all my stories, and I try hard to discipline myself to get there within a reasonable time. A flat tire every now and then still happens.

He is, isn't he?

Thanks a lot for reading! I have big plans for these two.

He is, isn't he?

The day went by with Klaus seeing about his work, and Jake just observing from the corner he had been placed. Well, it was not exactly a corner, but it definitely felt like it. On the other hand, he was free to stare at the man, and that made up for everything. He had to admit he was pretty impressed. He heard Klaus talking on the phone in a language that he was almost certain it was French. The man seemed capable of switching between foreign languages without a problem, as he was talking t

No, that's clearly just a mistake. (That, of course, could happen when writing in the heat of the moment.) And I would hate to have the English language pushed down to stupid Twitter abbreviations - unless the respective piece of content wants to illustrate a conversation carried on via phone messages. So, to be clear, I think you are making a very good point, and everyone should pay a little attention to what they write. And someone mentioned here; I use Grammarly, too. It helps with most of the dots and can be quite useful.

What happens, I think, is that English is our world's lingua franca. I am not a Native English speaker, yet I'm using it every day, in my work (for which I'm paid), and in my passion (which is writing). I'm constantly striving to be better, especially since I have only learned English on my own, and not in a formal environment. I understand that for someone who is a Native English speaker, the mistakes done by non-Natives must be bothersome and even funny. I wish my writing was completely free of mistakes. Having an editor really helps. However, I must point out something. When people who use English as a second language talk among themselves, mistakes do not count as much. I have written plenty of fanfiction and got comments from people from all corners of the universe, and it showed in the way they were writing their reviews. But isn't it a bit wonderful that someone like me, from Eastern Europe, can write something, and be read by someone who's from the Philippines? Without the English language as the communication vehicle, that could not have happened. Don't get me wrong. If someone is looking to get published and wants to be taken seriously, they should proofread their work. Yet, it's a learning process for a lot of people, and, as long as they do not write absolute trash with total disregard for the English language, I'd say they should continue. And they should also accept constructive criticism because that's the way you can grow and learn.

Welcome! Thanks for reading!

Glad to clear that up! Thanks!

“How did you get that?” Diaz examined his bruised shoulder. “I got into a fight with some Wanderers,” Jake mumbled while trying hard not to wince as his brother poked his arm. “No shit. I bet the others look worse,” his brother’s face lit up with a smile. Jake fell silent. He wasn’t going to tell Diaz he got saved by a gorgeous man named Klaus who had jerked him off and made him see heaven for the first time in his 21 years of life. “So,” Diaz insisted. “Did you beat them up?

I started by writing fan fiction and I still do, because I enjoy the exercise and because it makes me happy. Although, unlike other people here, I write for some obscure fandoms most of the time, mainly yaoi and BL manga and anime. I think it helps a lot, and that it provides you with some tools for writing well. Plus, you're getting yourself out there, so you can get in contact with an audience, learn what they like, what they don't, and you even expose yourself to criticism, which is another good thing. I will continue to write fan fiction, mainly because when I read or watch something I like, it sparks my imagination. And I honestly believe that is a good thing. It also happens because of some frustration or another. I wanted that character to have done that or said that ... or get paired with X or Y. And sometimes, I just want to change unhappy endings to happy endings (because this is how I roll :)))

Yes, writing usually derives from an internal need to create. What other people say matters to a certain degree. I don't usually give up on writing something because of lack of comments or likes, or anything similar (depending on website). If I want to tell a story, I try to do it all the way. When I stop mid-way, it usually happens because of a terrible writer's block or personal problems. I agree about engaging. Opening communication channels with readers truly helps. But, again, it depends on the website and the setup where all happens. I'm on tumblr, and I often post small drabbles - usually fanfiction - and I already got used to people just leaving likes. (There's even a joke about tumblr not being real social media, because everyone just talks to themselves). Here, I see that people are much more engaged, and the setup encourages this kind of things, which is really helpful for writers. So, kudos from me to you, guys