Rigby Taylor

The tale continues to impress, I've on;y one problem. Are Americans frightened to use the word 'me'? It's very sad to see this sort of thing all the time: He motioned both Mary Lou and I to seats near his large oak desk and frowned at me over steepled fingers. It has to be Mary Lou and me. Brian and I went fishing, is correct... but, The fish saw Brian and me. not Brian and I.

I have the impression that Americans are often too demanding of 'perfect' behaviour from others. Davey is too hard on Brian, in my opinion. Another great chapter. Consistently well written and plotted.

Some very good philosophical advice on relationships. And a very USA-centric view of recent history.

Very sweet and touching sex scenes. Exactly what I like.

All the events past and present are very cleverly worked out. It all rings so true.

What a brilliant opening and first chapter! I'm hooked. Beautifully paced, erudite and very real.

What a tear-jerker! The story of Lee and Avery is a real winner. Thanks. The other guys are good too, but you've really excelled with those two. Thanks.

Thanks for writing a story I honestly wanted to go on reading.

So true to life: [Quote] And as I look at Dex, for the first time I realise that the distances between his hairline, his eyes, his nose, his mouth and his chin are in perfect proportions.

Such good style... crisp short sentences. just enough description to set the scene and the atmosphere, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks and make the story his own. Better than a movie. Great scene... sexy but never crude.

Nicely written, good pace.

Thank you Mike... This is a wonderful comment, not at all crude, and is just what I needed. The killing of poor old Mr Egas was a copycat after Pete had iread The Vatican Cellars and identified with Lafcadio who had done a similar thing.... Young people need confirmation of their worth, but Pete had received more praise than was good for him and it had turned his head. I'm very pleased you want to read more of my stories. I think you will enjoy them. They usually manage to surprise readers a bit, and are all about things that are important to me. Best wishes, Rigby.

Thank you Steve for such pleasant and thoughtful comments. [I get an email alert when people comment, which is good.] Yes, the world is changing rapidly, but without direction unfortunately - sort of shambling off in all directions. Capitalists tugging us towards increased consumption, and environmentalists desperately trying to stop what seems to be the inevitable extinction of life as we know it. Interesting that you visited New Zealand, twice! Having experienced it, you can perhaps understand why I jumped ship as soon as possible. Unfortunately, here in Australia it's become bad in a different way. Ah me, why is the world not perfect? Anyway, thanks for commenting. You also make sure you enjoy the rest of your life. Jurgen and I are still doing that, only now instead of travelling we've become hermits on our acreage, keeping the rest of the world away. Cheers, Rigby

Thank you Ullyssess! You could not have written a more welcome and appreciated comment. Writing is an odd occupation. Stories are sent on their way and disappear into the void. Then occasionally someone like you writes and tells the author his tale is still alive and appreciated, and he feels a warm glow of genuine pleasure. You have made my day.

Most interesting, thanks to all who contributed . One theme for which I have great sympathy, is that of @Wayne Gray, seeing the worth in the 'worthless'. An admirable aim.