Nephylim

I've been out of the loop for a while. I'm glad I missed some and had to catch up in one go, I like the reality of the story. Everything that happens makes me feel it might actually have happened to someone somewhere at some time. That's an achievement. Joey has had some hard times and I totally approve of the continued torture Long may it last

Someone watches South Park LOL

Oh I totally agree about the balanced approach and you did for sure say "it's all about relative risks" with which I totally agree.

I've only read the first book The only part I enjoyed in any way shape or form was negotiating the contract which I found amusing. For me the books are a classic example of writing the right thing at the right time to appeal to the right people. They are not well written, they are not hardcore, they are not even accurate and as far as BDSM goes, mild doesn't even cover it. BUT, like Twilight it's pleasant froth that masquerades as something dark and dangerous and so appeals to people who like to pretend they're dark and dangerous. At least 50 Shades doesn't give out messages that are as downright dangerous as Twilight.

Studies like this are only reliable if there are relative numbers. For example (not from the study, just for illustration)... there was only 1 death in the UK last year from Solvent Abuse (ten people used solvents sp 1:10) but there were 100 deaths from Cannabis (100,000 people used cannabis. 1:1000) The numbers are likely skewed for the whole table. And how many people died from prescription medication, or high cholesterol. What about sports injuries, car accidents etc etc It's all relative It's

I don't watch television very much, unless it's to share the programs my kids watch and I can't really say I enjoy them as much as tolerate them to differing degrees. My favourite film is Practical Magic and I'm not ashamed to say I love Love Actually. I also love really bad old horror movies and OMG I LOVE Elvira

I'm not around anywhere near as much as I used to and would like to be so a HUGE welcome to everyone I haven't welcomed before. If anyone needs anything don't be afraid to look me up and I'll totally fail to give you any useful information. I've got a wealth of useless information though, just waiting for your queries to unlock.

It's great to see that so many people are in happy places now. I have to admit that so am I. However, the happiest times of my life, ever, have to be having my two beautiful children. I guess that it wasn't so wonderful at the time but I look back at the births as being miraculous and the time immediately afterwards as being breathlessly joyous. I'm pleased to say that my children are still giving me great pleasure 26 and 12 years later.

I'm really glad you enjoyed this one because it's my favourite I'm TOTALLY in love with Silver. Always have been and always will. I'm working on Book IV at the moment and that's unheard of for me who'd never so much as written a sequel before Thank you so much for all your reviews.

Thank you for your continuing support and I'm so glad you continue to enjoy my stories. Well, my stories certainly aren't about fluffy bunnies and I will always write dark so I;m glad that's what you like about the stories

Hmm... The more I think of it the more I think about it the more ideas I have for it

Thanks Cia. I have all kinds of plans that I won't go into until I've explored them a bit more Thanks everyone for the support

Sure I would, and enjoy it. I'd probably enjoy peeing on Nicole Kidman even more. WHAT a fox!!

My latest book The Runaway is to be released on the 12th September and I'm uber excited about this one. Not only does it include my favourite character since Silver, but it's been professionally edited and polished and I am in love with the story. AND it's cover art was done by our very own Marzipan Come visit my blog nephylim-author.blogspot.com to see more amazing artwork by our resident artist Here's the official press release. I KNOW!! Press release!! I know it's not actually the real press but still!!! Woooo. Book Launch: September 12, 2012 “The Runaway” by Nephylim, From Flying With Red Haircrow Upcoming Event: Chat With Nephylim & Red Haircrow at Love Romances Café on September 6, 2012 http://groups.yahoo....veRomancesCafe/ “When all you ever wished for is the last thing you ever wanted....” Title: The Runaway Author: Nephylim Publisher: Flying With Red Haircrow Expected Publication: September 12, 2012 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Gay Interest Length: 252 pages Cover art and design: Marzipan and Mika Star Trailer: Mika Star Website: http://nephylim-auth...he-runaway.html Description: “Ciarrai is running away from a past that’s still breathing down his neck. Jack has no past, his memory wiped in the accident that killed his parents. They meet and their lives move forward like stones skimming the surface of the water, dipping into memories that want to surface and those that want to lie buried forever. Together, they struggle to come to terms with what happened in the past and where they want to go in the future, but can Jack cope with a man who likes to dress in leather mini-skirts and silk kimonos? Can Ciarrai trust Jack with the secrets of his past; secrets he can’t escape, secrets that are snapping at his heels? When those secrets catch up, forcing Ciarrai back to the life he’d left, a life that was slowly draining his life away, he and Jack’s love is both threatened and tested by forces from without and within.” About The Author: Born into a poor but loving mining family in the United Kingdom, Nephylim grew up in the beautiful and history rich South Wales Valleys, becoming the first in her family to attend university. As a lawyer practicing Family Law for several years, the profession allowed Nephylim to learn more about human nature at its worst and best moments, and develop empathy and a view of life not limited by social standing or background. Tapping into the heritage of her people that throughout Earth's ages welcomed the wandering bard into the hearts of their villages as keepers of lore, Nephylim trained as a Druid and brings the richness of her Celtic past and spiritual training to enrich and elevate her writing. Since a child Nephylim has been fascinated with other worlds, which exist within and alongside her own and has reveled in creating worlds and characters for others to enjoy. Despite lack of family support, Nephylim continued writing privately and eventually found the Gay Authors website. With the positive response and a warm welcome received, she found the confidence to pursue her passion to a greater degree. Feeling gay fiction was a woefully neglected corner of the market where readers were all too often presented with what amounted to erotica, Nephylim strives to write quality gay fiction where sex and sexuality is not the central premise. Instead, concentration is given to character and narrative development through storytelling that goes beyond the physical. Nephylim still resides in Wales, UK, and enjoys writing, reading, art, and taking part in medieval reenactments. Author Links: http://nephylim-author.blogspot.com/ http://shadowofthefallen.co.uk https://www.facebook...Nephylim.author Interviews with the author: By Brandon Shire At Rising Up From the Ashes by Phoenix By Michael Offut Dawn's Reading Nook Other works by the author at Flying With Red Haircrow: Enigma, Book 1 Fighting the Man, Enigma Book 2 About the Press: Opening its doors on October 31, 2010, Flying With Red Haircrow, is an independent publisher and writer cooperative with a large range of interests and possibilities who entreats everyone to, “Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion.” http://theredhairedcrow.wordpress.com/ Contact: If you are interested in a review copy for your website, wish to schedule an interview with the author or wish general information about this release or press, please write Nephylim at chakira@hotmail.co.uk or Red Haircrow theredhairedcrow@gmail.com. AND IN MORE NEWS So anyway, apart from that I have two other new releases for sure this year and maybe more, all new stuff I also have two new stories ready for posting here and have promised myself that I will be more active. How far I'll be able to keep up with that promise I don't know. I haven't had time to read for a long time and with the book promos becoming more like an actual job every day it's hard to juggle everything. I do miss coming here though so I'm going to try hard to make a real effort to get involved again. Come an visit me on my blog nephylim-author.blogspot.com. I've been posting flash fiction every Wednesday and you can read one completed story of a thousand words per chapter, Rune and Luke, as well as a new one which is currently being posted, In the Arms of an Angel. You can also read excerpts from all my published books, although you can read two of them Enigma and Enigma II right here Oh and if you leave a comment on the post about The Runaway, you can win a copy. YAY. Gods I'm actually beginning to think that winning a copy of my book is a GOOD thing Watch out for more information of linked ebooks, and other stuff.

I don't think Ariel is the kind to stay dead forever. There are so many loose ends and unresolved issues here I think there has to be a sequel at some point and who knows what might happen. I adore Ariel and the longer it goes the more I think I might have to bring him back

I did think of that but, although Ariel has awoken to love he's still an elemental. Elementals and humans just aren't compatible... are they

Aww. I'm glad you like my Bridge. Yes, Aqua is the shining star. I have to admit that two of my absolute favourite characters are Serif and Taz. I LOVE them. Their fury and fire and the fact that they look so sweet and innocent on the outside. Kind of like me *Snort* Thanks for the comment

Things change very fast. Like life I guess. The facts build up as you go along so a good idea to have a firm grounding. No one is what they seem Except for Serif who is exactly what he seems but no one can see it. Thanks for the reviews I really enjoy reading and resoponding to them

For sure it is a huge culture shock. I try to vary my stories as much as I can. I suggest you go try Damphir after this one as there's a complete change there again. In this story Bridge is my absolute favourite but you're right Aqua is so much more than he seems... so is Bridge actually. And Luma. I bet you thought he was a vampire right...um... maybe

This one was very very much an experiment for me. I think it's a love/hate thing. I won't be offended if you hate it

Oh WOW. Thank you So much for that. I'm really glad you grew to love Daniel because I think he's amazing. I totally adore him. My favourite scene was the one under the bridge. I think it was such a turning point for him and he was so brave. Sigh. He's awesome. And so are you for being so kind.

Me? Twists? Edge of seat? Nah. I write fluffy bunnies I do. Back ones with skulls on their back hehe. Just makes the happy ending all the sweeter. Thank you for being so positive about my work and taking time to tell me what you think. It means a lot

It's actually key to the rest of the story and I'm up there on the soap box with you which is why the people at the 'institute' are evil. I think that anyone who claims to be able to 'cure' gayness should be investigated and shut down. The ONLY time that such places can be justified and that's for providing unbiased counselling to someone who is having difficulty in coming to terms with who and what they are. UNBIASED being the operative word. Any 'counsellor' who is partisan ie anti gay, should be banned from ever practicing again. Oops, that soap box of your is big enough for two and hard to resist.

Ummmm.... Daniel's super resilient. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

Oh, Daniel isn't a typical anything. He's his own man for sure. He's completely sure of who he is and what he wants.