Mac Rountree

It was as if Matan had forgotten how to swim. Each day he needed Yonatan to help him learn to stay afloat in the pool. Matan would cough and spit water until Yonatan would jump in the pool to “save him.” It only took Yonatan a couple of days before he caught onto Matan’s tricks. Matan was perfectly fine helping Nash in the water but would become hopeless when he was on his own. “I am onto your tricks.” Yonatan whispered the phrase into Matan’s ear as he steadied his partner in the

“Well, it is good that you guys have finished your roaming and returned home. With school back in session, maybe you will be around for a while, instead of globetrotting.” Yonatan laughed at Ayal. It was their first conversation since he and Matan had returned to Williamsburg after being in Brussels and Paris for the winter break from school. “I hope you had a good New Year. What did you and Zeke do since I wasn’t around to ply you with cheap champagne?” “We have a life. Somet

Yonatan had been in Brussels for a week when he decided to confront Black about his attitude. Black had basically ignored Yonatan and when asked a question, he would give Yonatan a one-word answer. One morning, Matan and the children were going on an outing for the day, and it was just the two of them in the apartment. “Tell me what is bothering you, Black. You are clearly upset with me.” Black looked at Yonatan and didn’t answer. “We can’t continue to function this way. I nee

“Todd, that was rather harsh.” “He’s tough; he’ll get over it. He and Matan bring nothing but craziness into our lives. I don’t understand why we have to deal with their bullshit all of the time. Don’t you get tired of always worrying whether Yonatan is going to have one of his seizures, or that some supposed underworld person is out to nab him and put him into some slavery thing in some unnamed third world country, or the fact that when they get upset, they can just order a jet and fly

Yonatan knew that he had made a big mistake. He stepped onto the terrace and waved at Black, who came running over to ask if anything was the matter. Yonatan said one word: “Nash.” “Jesus, Mother of God, fucking holy hell.” “Nicely said by a good Catholic boy.” Black glared at Yonatan. “Where is he, where is he supposed to be, and have you heard from him?” “He is staying at Erick’s apartment. I have not heard from him and don’t know where he is. He is suppos

Somehow, Yonatan and Matan had escaped the media spotlight until the night of the exhibit. It was odd that what broke their cover in Virginia was an event in Europe. They were suddenly nouveau celebrities in Europe where the gutter press was always looking for the newest and flashiest people to sell their trash rags. The reporters didn’t know anything about this wealthy young gay couple and made up stories when there was a lack of facts. The stories they wrote about Yonatan and Matan were la

“Are we really going to leave Ossie and Juju home?” “It is a quick trip, Matan. We will be overwhelmed with the opening and running in several directions while we are there. It is just for a weekend. I know it will be our first real separation from the children, but there you are. I think they should stay here.” Yonatan looked at Matan and could see that he had a different idea. “Tell me what you want me to do.” “I have already spoken to Jan and Nash, and they are willing to go w

Pvtguy, Things are happening to Todd. He is definitely on the wrong pathway. His reactions will become even more "enhanced." Mac

“Fuck, it is hot.” “Jump in the river to cool off.” “Come with me.” Erick slid off the side of the raft into the Chattahoochee River. Todd laughed and asked if he felt better. “Come in with us, Eron and Flo. Timmy and Pate jump in; come on. Let Nash manage the raft for a few minutes.” The guys were enjoying whitewater rafting down the river as they headed toward Atlanta, aka Hotlanta, during the annual Gay Fest. In honor of their time together, Todd had made a batch of “Hooch,”

Many thanks to all of the authors on Gay Authors. You are an amazing group of talented artists. Mac

Good morning from Hillsborough, NC, I wrote two books in 2020 which were sequels to books I had written in 2019. It was an interesting process to write two books at the same time. Somehow, I think I made it work, but I will not do that again. Being sequestered in my house, which sits on 2 acres of woodland, provided me the quietness and the inspiration for creativity. Whenever I would hit the proverbial writer's block, I would spend a day pruning bushes, cutting down trees, or pulling weeds and my brain would work out the details and story line that proved to be daunting. Then back to the computer I would go to write more. I am excited about the book I am working on in 2021. Notice, I am only trying to write one book this year. It is historical fiction about a shipwreck off the North Carolina coast in the 1890s where a young Outer Banker saves a passenger from India. They build a life together in Durham, NC as physician and lawyer. The fact that one is considered "colored" and the other white presents societal tensions for their lives in this southern city. Lots of research completed and more to be done. Trips to the Outer Banks are a gift as I conduct more research. The diversity of writing on GayAuthors is very appealing to me. There is always a story that grabs me and won't let me loose. Thank you for GayAuthors. You are a gift to writers and readers. Mac Rountree

Bill, Thank you for reading the book. I am so pleased it was meaningful to you during this holiday season. Mac

Pvtguy, From the deepest recesses of my heart, I thank you for your compliment. Mac

Brokenbind, Todd....hmmmm.....just wait.....Your instincts are on target. Yonatan loves both children but Juju is the child of his loins. Plus, there is nothing like a southern daddy with a baby girl. Thanks for reading. Mac

Tony, Matan and Yonatan are making the Brussel's apartment their home. It was the first relaxing, carefree time they had since getting together. If you can say, having two babies is relaxing and carefree. At least, they had Jan and Nash to help them. Somehow, challenges present when they return to Williamsburg. They are never far from danger and intrigue. Thanks for reading. Mac

Matan found it hard to believe that he and Yonatan were having the best time of their year together. There were no stressors unless you would say that having two new-born babies was anxiety-producing. Luckily, Jan and Nash were there to help until they returned to school in the fall. Plus, Matan’s parents came to Brussels every weekend and insisted on helping with their grandchildren. Judy was very nurturing and insisted on feeding Ossie and Juju and rocking them to sleep. Herbert looked at the

Matan was asleep in the Paris apartment when the telephone rang; he thought it would be Yonatan calling to tell him what was happening. Instead, it was Black who said it was obvious that Yonatan was at the end of his rope. Black was concerned that Yonatan was in Southampton County, while Matan was in Paris when Matan was needed in Virginia as soon as possible. Black had a crazy way of talking when he was totally stressed, and Matan smiled, thinking that Black didn’t even know when he did it. Bl

“I am sorry, mama. I know this is horrible for you, but this isn’t a convenient time.” “Jimbo, I don’t understand. He was your father. The two of you didn’t set horses all of the time, but he died, and now you say you won’t come to his funeral. What will I say when people ask where you are?” “Tell them I am in Paris and couldn’t get home.” “You’re in Paris?” “Yes, Matan and I are in Paris for the summer. Well, we are traveling between Paris and Brussels.” Yonatan then heard h

Dr. John, Ahhh, the memories of being young and carefree. Beautiful day in North Carolina before a week of winter weather arrives. Thanks for reading. Mac

IBEX, Bad Mac, bad Mac. I will write that 100 times on the blackboard. Hopefully, I will learn my lesson! (Maybe, maybe not). LOL. Mac

Tony, A mixed bag but with something really good coming....... Mac

IBEX, Sorry, it is unusual for me to write cliffes, and I took the low road and fell for the easy trick. Mac

Yonatan thought it was the first time he and Matan had some extended downtime since they had become a couple the summer before. They flew out of Dulles Airport one night and landed in Brussels the next morning. The flight had been comfortable with no distractions, which allowed them to be completely attentive to each other. At the last minute before leaving for the airport, Yonatan remembered that he had to find a poem to give Matan once they were settled on the plane. Matan chuckled to himself

The four men walked into their honeymoon cottage and found a bottle of champagne and a platter of hors-d'oeuvres waiting for them. There was also a message from Pate and Timmy that food was in the refrigerator for supper. It was a cold summer supper. Todd and Tayloe knew about cold summer suppers because that is what they ate at the Deltaville river house each night. Their mother would cook food early in the morning, and then the stove would not be turned on for the rest of the day. Eron and Eri

Dr. John, And a strange set of norms they are.................... Mac