Tiger

Pantera "Cemetary Gates"

I hope you've developed some self-restraint in your old age. You wouldn't want it to fall off.

Sometimes mixing 1st person and 3rd person can work quite well. However, it can also be risky, because it can interrupt the flow of the story. I suggest using the mix with caution. Personally, I do not tend to mix the two, because I have gotten into the habit of mostly writing in 3rd with the exception of Dark Earth: The Prophecy. The only other story I have posted that is in 1st person is my Spring Anthology entry. However, I have some ideas for the winter one, and my idea includes the 1st-person perspective.

My vote is for too soon to tell. CJ, along with being The King of Evil Cliffhangers, is a master of misdirection. Thus, we could have it all wrong.

That's hilarious! I was wondering if it might show up like this. I will say this. All my sentences were sweet and innocent.

Once again, you are the voice of reason, Steve.

Well, isn't that the name of the second part of a trilogy?

Ozzy Osbourne "Time after Time"

Yeah, well there will be more of that in the sequel.

Well, I simply took a different approach, Gary. There was more narration and less dialog.

Actually, that was a gross over-calculation. It is just under 7,000 words.

I just finished the final chapter of Dark Earth: The Prophecy. I am quite happy about that. I have been working on it since October, and it has taken longer than I wanted it to. However, I think the extra time has allowed me to grow as an author, and that is certainly a good thing. Now I am back to Second Chances. It has been a while since I posted a chapter. My plan is to get several chapters ahead and start posting it again. The important thing is that I know where the story is going. As some might have noticed I said that I intend to only post chapters of future stories when they are finished or at least close to finished. I am still intending to have it that way for my next story. My plan, for right now, is to work on one story in between Second Chances and the second part of Dark Earth. My thought right now is that it will most likely be a murder/mystery vignette. However, I am apt to change my mind and either work on the second part of Dark Earth or a fantasy story I have already started writing. Regardless of what I decide, I do intend to write every day, even if it is just a paragraph or two. This is because I want to write more. I am slowly gaining more confidence and not feeling overwhelmed by the fear of not having a good ending. Endings are somewhat problematic for some, and I have a strange apprehension about it because of wanting it to be perfect. Regardless, that is slowly fading.

Tanya Tucker "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane"

Don't forget Eric!

Well, I think we can count this as yet another evil cliffhanger, CJ. You truly are the King of Evil Cliffhangers. However, you have been exceedingly cruel to Eric and, as a member of SPiCE, I have created that infamous poll and have written the scenario, for such cruelty cannot go unpunished.

That's interesting, Robbie. I think we must remember that there is a growing sense of community and pride among all minority groups. This sense of belong makes people stronger and increases self-worth. Thus, being a minority can be a blessing no matter the reason a person is a minority.

Graeme, in all due respect, I do have the impression that there's some shame there. These are emotions I have felt, and I know that it's hard to accept. I personally do not use gay as a political label. I use it to describe my sexual preference. I do believe I have adequately described my feelings about gay pride parades in that thread about them, but I will say that I don't fit into such stereotypes simply because I happen to be gay.

Nora Jones "Don't Know Why"

Well, the age old question of what character from For the Love CJ most resembles. As for the declaration, I simply disagree. There has been a cliffhanger earlier in the series though.

I really want to go to the next one! I think it will be awesome. <crosses fingers>

Alanis Morissette "Uninvited"

Thanks Gary! Julian is 18 and has a vast amount of power along with responsibilities. These are key components of his arrogance along with fear. Yes, I said it. He is quite fearful, and, while I will not give spoilers, there will be more about fear in Chapter 15 (the final chapter) which I am hoping to finish and have posted no later than next Saturday. I will also reveal the title, The Fight for Centropolitan Dominance.

Chapter 14 is posted.

Jonnie, I think from what you said (despite saying otherwise) there is still some shame there. Perhaps you need to work out some of the issues. I know it is not easy. It never is for any of us, but we learn to accept and even embrace our sexuality as we get older.

Blondie "Call Me"