Mmm, I use them all the time, but then I'm English...
I do find though, that I have to put a few Americanisms in now and again to make the story clearer. I always put 'cell' instead of mobile for example, because it's more universally recognised. For me it's just about clarity, and it does help having an editor who's not English, because he'll pick up on it if I slip.
The relationship between Granger and Travers seems to be intensifying as their feelings for each other grow stronger, which on reflection certainly bodes well for the future. Travers willingness, apparently out of the blue, to allow George to top him, just shows how far they have come. The trepidation they feel for each other
There will be slight delay with Chapter 4, basically because it's not finished yet!! My muse has been back and forth like you wouldn't believe, but it's almost done.
I will get it posted hopefully week commencing 25 May.
I have altered chapter 1 slightly, nothing that you would notice straight away. But I think it reads easier now.