Thank you for writing this story. I started with part 1 yesterday and just caught up. I'm emotionally drained. Joe's story gutted me on so many levels and I can't help hope that his journey continues on a hopeful note. It's rare for me to be so emotionally invested in a story but hours after finishing the latest chapter, I can't get his entire arc out of my head. Again, thank you for writing such an amazing story. I wait for the next chapter.
I need to have an Andy Trafford in my life. That was a great read once again! The suspense is killing me though. I am the type of person who wants to read ahead of the chapters before even reaching the climax. I'd rather read spoilers rather than wait for the action. That's just me. Thing is, I always get emotionally involved with things in my life that I hate being disappointed or blindsided. Anyway, this is good for me. I need to accept things the way they are. I am excited for the rest of the story to unfold!
You seriously need to get this published. I'm constantly floored not just by the storyline and my investment in the characters but also by your writing style, the throwbacks to yesteryear but also the finesse with which you tie it all together. This story makes me wish I could swap my current Australian university experiences for the richness of an American college life (but maybe not swap the debt); I've never felt such a longing for something.
Also if Joe and Chris don't end up entwined, you're going to have to write an alternative ending just so I can cope emotionally and continue with my day . .
I'm with Anonymous 8:03 AM, jpm. Your writing is way better than 90% of the eBooks they sell on Amazon. I can't see you publishing a physical copy though. Nobody is willing to use furniture dolly to carry around the book they're reading.
Its absolutely *insane* how evocative and emotive your writing manages to be. I binge read the early chapters after coming to the story relatively late, and I've read and reread the summer break installment over and over again because it's just the perfect description of total love. The installments after that break me every single time. I hope, I pray that Chris sees that he loves Joe so much. And I know it's not going to end with Joe and Chris happily ever after- but god I wish I could change it so they could.
Why anyone would want Joe to end up with a guano-head like Chris is beyond me. The story is about Joe's growth, and it's obviously bringing him to a point at which he's worthy of Andy. Chris - despite the fact that he's a fucked-up child and therefore deserving of sympathy, like the rest of us - is a means to an end.
"Be a Sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them-in order that the reader may see what they are made of." Good job. Waiting on your next installment.
WOW...I've got to read this again and again to get my head around it...another excellent chapter...!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks man!
DeleteThese last chapters shouldn't be read alone in the dark behind closed doors. Or maybe...
ReplyDeleteThat's where I do all of my best reading.
DeleteThat letter killed me. So raw, so real. The hardest chapter to read thus far but also my favorite! Thank you so much for writing!
ReplyDeleteBy far the hardest chapter for me to read but also my favorite to date. That letter man...man oh man...so incredible! Thank you so much for writing!
ReplyDeleteThanks dude! It was tough to write.
DeleteGood chapter! Another emotional chapter, but still really great writing. :-D I like the direction you are going in.Thanks for writing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThank you for writing this story. I started with part 1 yesterday and just caught up. I'm emotionally drained. Joe's story gutted me on so many levels and I can't help hope that his journey continues on a hopeful note. It's rare for me to be so emotionally invested in a story but hours after finishing the latest chapter, I can't get his entire arc out of my head. Again, thank you for writing such an amazing story. I wait for the next chapter.
ReplyDeleteWow, reading the whole thing in a couple of days must be pretty exhausting at this point. Thanks for the comment -- there's still a lot of story left.
DeleteI've definitely had a few guys I could have sent a letter like that...man, that one hit close to home. Thanks for another great installment.
ReplyDeleteI need to have an Andy Trafford in my life. That was a great read once again! The suspense is killing me though. I am the type of person who wants to read ahead of the chapters before even reaching the climax. I'd rather read spoilers rather than wait for the action. That's just me. Thing is, I always get emotionally involved with things in my life that I hate being disappointed or blindsided. Anyway, this is good for me. I need to accept things the way they are. I am excited for the rest of the story to unfold!
ReplyDeleteyou finally got around to addressing what's most important in life!
ReplyDeletein-depth discussion of The Wire
You seriously need to get this published. I'm constantly floored not just by the storyline and my investment in the characters but also by your writing style, the throwbacks to yesteryear but also the finesse with which you tie it all together. This story makes me wish I could swap my current Australian university experiences for the richness of an American college life (but maybe not swap the debt); I've never felt such a longing for something.
ReplyDeleteAlso if Joe and Chris don't end up entwined, you're going to have to write an alternative ending just so I can cope emotionally and continue with my day . .
I'm with Anonymous 8:03 AM, jpm. Your writing is way better than 90% of the eBooks they sell on Amazon. I can't see you publishing a physical copy though. Nobody is willing to use furniture dolly to carry around the book they're reading.
ReplyDeleteEffing hell that was.. I'm floored. That letter. And Chris' reply. Poor, poor Joe. Amazing writing, as per usual
ReplyDeleteIts absolutely *insane* how evocative and emotive your writing manages to be. I binge read the early chapters after coming to the story relatively late, and I've read and reread the summer break installment over and over again because it's just the perfect description of total love. The installments after that break me every single time. I hope, I pray that Chris sees that he loves Joe so much. And I know it's not going to end with Joe and Chris happily ever after- but god I wish I could change it so they could.
ReplyDeleteWhy anyone would want Joe to end up with a guano-head like Chris is beyond me. The story is about Joe's growth, and it's obviously bringing him to a point at which he's worthy of Andy. Chris - despite the fact that he's a fucked-up child and therefore deserving of sympathy, like the rest of us - is a means to an end.
ReplyDelete"Be a Sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them-in order that the reader may see what they are made of."
ReplyDeleteGood job. Waiting on your next installment.