Sidewinder

Wow! Thanks, centex! You've definitely made my day. I don't understand the shortage of gay-themed westerns either. They're out there, but certainly not numerous. Your words are very kind and I hope they "spur" other readers to delve into this story. It's been a terrific experience to write and post, and I loved the interaction from the readers. And, to be honest, I could have written a story about these characters twice the length of this one. They have become quite special to me. Thanks again, and cheers! Gary. 

Thank you, drsawzall! I really enjoyed you being along for the ride, and I appreciate the support from a fellow author. God willing, another western might be on the horizon. Cheers! Gary.

What a wonderful review of a story so close to my heart, Onim. Thank you so much for this validation. This one took a lot of research and attention to detail, but it looks like my choices were well received.   Cheers!

Thanks, Albert! I always love to hear there might be such a thing as Gary magic.   Writing about the Old West again was a lot of fun, and the reception of this one was rewarding. Thanks for your support, and I hope your review helps convince new readers to give it a shot. Cheers!

Lol. There had to be a mule, dugh.   I used to read those dime store westerns too, and I would get lost in those worlds of horses and cowboys and good guys and bad guys. Who'd have thought that young kid would one day write a western where the hero is a gay man? Not me, that's for sure, but I've sure enjoyed doing it. We all have dreams, no matter what times we live in, but the challenge for finding someone to share them with might have been harder back then, and that is what Boone faces.  

Thanks so much for the great review, bro. I hope it will give others the impetus to read this little story... cheers! Gary. 

Thanks, James for such a wonderful review. I don't think Larry McMurtry need move over, but I am humbled by any comparison to such a writer. It is high praise indeed that this is one of your favorite westerns ever.  I hope more readers will give this little story a chance, whether they are fond of the western genre or not. Cheers!. 

Wow. Thanks, LD! I hope other readers take your advice and read Sidewinder. This has quickly become one of my favorite endeavors, and I'm pleased you found it so worthy. Cheers!

Nothing wanting for this review, Jeff. It's a wonderful testament for potential readers to absorb, and I thank you for it. This story turned out to be a wonderful experience to write and post, thanks in no small part to the readers. Cheers!

Thanks, Kris! Maybe I should get you to do my PR work for me.  I truly appreciate the marvelous review, and hope it will resonate with potential readers. Cheers! 

Thanks, Atlboy! Reviews are so helpful in bringing other readers to a story, and I truly appreciate this one. Writing a multi-chapter human drama set in the Old West was something I'd wanted to do for a long time, and am pleased this one was so well received. If you like westerns, check out my shorter story called "Finding Refuge." It's a little over thirteen thousand words. Cheers! Gary. 

Thanks so much for giving my little western a chance, wenmale64. I'm pleased you liked it, and thank you for your kind words and recommendation. No matter how much time goes by, I always appreciate my stories receiving reviews because they can stoke new interest in my work. Cheers!  

Thanks, Bft! The Old West is a fascinating time for me, and as someone who's been involved with horses for so long, I kind of relate to cowboys... I like them too.  Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Sidewinder and recommending it to others. I truly appreciate that. Cheers! 

I appreciate you leaving Sidewinder a wonderful review, Leo! As you probably know by now, I don't like to drag a story out with unnecessary drama, and character development is something I like to unfold naturally. These guys have stolen my heart now, and I thank you for your kind support. Cheers!

Thanks for the wonderful review, Sherye. I fully intend to write another western, because I really enjoy delving into that time period. The Old West has been a magical place for me since I was a kid, and I hope others will be spurred by your enthusiasm to give this little story a chance. Cheers!

That's the power of reviews, isn't it Chris? They can be enticing and help a potential reader in their choices. I knew westerns weren't a popular genre when I wrote this, but I have been very pleased with the response. Thank you so much for giving it a chance. I'm stoked you liked it, and I thank you for the kind words and the recommendation. Cheers!

Thanks, AFBNOW! I appreciate you reading "Sidewinder" and leaving such a great review. I'm a horseman myself, and was always a big fan of westerns while growing up. I like romance, but I prefer to think of my stories as human dramas, encompassing the themes many of us have in our own lives. Religion, for example, plays a part in this story because it was very much a part of the people of the frontier. And yes, this story is well edited, but the cadence, word choices and overall dialect in both dialogue and narration was something I worried about. As near as I could tell in my research, tenses were often mixed up, and the rhythm of speech was far different from today's. I am so pleased my interpretation was well received.   Just as a heads up, I am in the process of writing another western tied to this story. You might want to follow me on my author's page for updates. I am nearing completion of it, and will begin the editing process soon. Thanks again, and cheers... Gary....

I've been a fan of Westerns my entire life, whether books, movies, or TV shows. Yet, most of those were notoriously inaccurate. Bad guys didn't wear black hats all the time, and Indians weren't vicious savages.   I wanted to write an authentic western that happened to be a gay love story. Your kind words make me feel successful in that endeavor. 

Characters make a story, and like many readers, I fell in love with Boone and Coy early on. And of course, animals were crucial on the frontier, and it was only natural to make them characters in their own right. Thanks for supporting my little western, Geron, and for leaving such an affirming review. Potential readers take note. Geron knows his stuff and if he recommends it, you should give Sidewinder a chance.   Much appreciated, buddy. Cheers!