Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 12:41 AM · On: Deb's Story
"Yeah, they fucking loved each other to distraction." She repeated. "Problem is that love sometimes isn't enough, especially when there are trust issues on both sides."
Interesting. Their love should have been stronger than that. Maybe the breakup was for the best.
Author's Response: Interesting thought, nosleep. Definitely something to think about.
Glad you are liking it so far.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 12:20 AM · On: Resolve
All of the gang need a good smack in the head. They just stuck their heads in the sand and I'm trusting Gus enough to get the truth out of his mother, as painful as might be. Right now the only adult with the common sense is Gus, what are other afraid of is beyond me. It has passed 12 years, almost a life time, and they are still walking around on the eggshells. I like it that you are puting a conversation with Gus and Lindsay in next chapter. Love this stuff so much. Metka
Author's Response: Thank you, Metka!
I was sort of thinking of a 17 year old Gus as Justin was in Season 1 (actually throughout all 5 seasons), but in one episode Justin said to Brian "I'm the most mature person you know." So, I thought of Gus in those terms - very mature for his years (like Justin), with some of the characteristics of his father. Seems I succeeded, somewhat.
I do hope you'll like the next chapter.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: cherub68 (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 12:00 AM · On: Resolve
Just wanted to let you know how much I'm loving this. Can't wait to see Lindz point of view and how she tries to justify her actions!. Gus and Sunny are great. Will be interesting how you resolve Brian and Justin, or even if you do. Looking forward to your next update.
Author's Response: Thank you very much, cherub68!
I'm very pleased you are enjoying the story and hope you'll continue to do so.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 11:29 PM · On: Photographs & Other Things
"I read he got married to some gallery dude a few years ago, Daniel somebody. I think they even have a kid – I saw a picture of the three of them online a couple of years ago."
I was disappointed when I read that but thought that would more than likely happen with Justin. It was after this chapter that I was totally ensnared.
Author's Response: I ensnared you - YAY! Thank you for saying that. It makes me so happy that poeple like what I write.
Cheers!
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 11:25 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
"Why in the world is he single, Gus? He's gorgeous – boy, you lucked out in the genes department – successful, rich, smart. He can probably have anyone he wants."
I must admit, I read this chapter quickly until I could get to the parts with Brian and or Justin, but it was well written and it helped me get to know Gus and Sunny. I can say this now because I have read through chapter 7.
Author's Response: Thank you very, very much for your comment. I'm glad you like Sunny and Gus.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 11:22 PM · On: Prologue
"I've been thinking of Gus recently and how I wished that Brian's relationship with his son was explored a bit further in the original show."
This prologue was very catching. It piqued my interest but I was leery only because of the A/N. I am mainly interested in the boys, not Gus and his relationship with his father, but I wanted to know what happened so I continued.
Author's Response: Thank you so much nosleep, for giving me and this story a chance. I know that the isn't normally a heck of a lot of interest in Gus, so do appreciate your interest.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 07:13 PM · On: Resolve
Hello, Vin - this is such a special tale. I am really enjoying this one, my friend, and I really like Gus and Sunny's relationship. I actually like the fact that they are waiting to consummate it - I think that shows how special this one is. I almost expected Sunny's mother to ask Gus about whether he needed condoms, too - LOL! Love how that kept popping up in the conversation.:) But after all, he IS Brian Kinney's son - LOL!
I think you've put forth a very plausible scenario for how the boys fell apart. As for Lindsay, I always had mixed feelings about her. I think she always harbored feelings for Brian and was jealous in a way of his and Justin's relationship. I'm not sure she always had the best (and purest) intentions where Justin was concerned as a result.
Interesting dreams our boy had in this chapter - I'm hoping that may be a portent of things to come in the future. Looking forward eagerly to reading the rest of your story, my friend.:) Keep the chapters coming.:)
Author's Response: Hi Kim,
Thank you again for a great comment. A few responses to your....responses (sorry, I've had very little sleep this weekend).
1. It never even occured to me that you or anyone esle would expect Mrs. North to make a condom comment. I kinda wish it DID occur to me, because it would've been hilarious! Gus can go off on his family,but he can't exactly do that with his girlfriends mother...I kinda with I'd thought of it. Anyway, I had a laugh at your suggestion, so thanks! :)
2. Gus and Sunny waiting. The idea there was for me to show the contrast between Brian and his son. I wanted to very slightly allude to how a loving environment can change a person's outlook on love, relationships and sex, without being preachy. not sure if that came through or not. Oh, well. I'm glad you liked that though.
3. Fallout. Glad my premise worked, if it didn't my gentle readers would stop being so gentle. LOL I truly hope the rest will work too.
4. Dream. I seriously wasn't sure if that would work and considered scrapping it. Decided to leave it in and I'm now glad I did.
Thanks again, Kim, for your comments and encouragement.
Vin
Reviewer: 12432BJ (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 04:19 PM · On: Resolve
Heyy..Nice story..well its more than nice..I got hooked on to it..right from the first chapter..will be looking forward to the next one!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, 12432J!
Hope you'll like the next installment.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 10:29 AM · On: Resolve
Getting better each chapter. :)
Author's Response: Thank you, Linda!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 10:17 AM · On: Resolve
Make a wish and it comes true. Another chapter up!!!! Interesting dream Gus had there. I'm not sure he'll get any more information out of his mama or Brian. Wish I knew more about what Justin was up to at the moment, if he's married and has a son of his own...is it even possible for Gus to correct the mistake made all those years ago.
Author's Response: Glad you liked the dream, YumYumPM! Lindsay's explanation and a little bit about Justin is coming up in the next chapter. Should be posted tomorrow, I hope.
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: ColorLet23 (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 10:12 AM · On: Emmett's Story
I am heartbroken. Truly heartbroken. FRUSTRATED, UPSET and just… sad. Sad for the wasted years and for the pain and hurt which Brian and Justin have gone through.
I will say the I was very happy to see three chapters waiting for me when I logged in (you have been amazing at updating at a quick pace), so that was a high in itself. While and after reading the chapters, I was feeling like I was on an emotional rollercoaster. I wanted to get off the ride because my heart was breaking (I could literally feel pain in my chest), but I couldn’t. I had to keep reading. You have succeeded in moving me, physically and emotionally, through your words and ability to convey to your readers what Brian and Justin has experience via Gus’ , and other people’s, point of view. I am beginning to have a great love for Gus (and his girlfriend) because he is demonstrating how mature and grown up he has became. We rarely ever get to see an adult Gus and you have manage to bring him to live for me. Great work!
I am LIVID with Lindsay and Michael, disappointed in Melanie and Debbie and sympathetic to Emmett. I could kill Lindsay for bringing up Ethan… I guess sending Justin to NY wasn’t enough. Ah yeah, and Melanie had to put her two cent in. But Michael… Michael Michael Michael. Brian is a better man than me (straight female from MA) because I honestly don’t know if I could have been as forgiving. I always thought that Brian and Justin love story had the most potential without the meddling “family.” They never know when to shut up. I was soo moved by Emmett’s story. I always like him. I think that deep down he would have been on both sides if the situation had not been THAT intense. I could see how if everyone was really ganging up on Justin, Emmett would want/feel he had to give support to his friend considering no one else was. So he can be easily forgiven in my book… and Brian knew that too.
On to Brian and Justin. I could write you a twenty single page letter about my thoughts on them, but I will try to keep it short. WHY? Why… I am sadden by their loss. Truly sadden. After I read Emmett’s story, I went back and re-read the prologue and then it clicked for me. I could see both Brian’s and Justin’s side of the story more clearly. I don’t like it, but I can see it. I felt just like Brian did, “How could he? After everything they’ve been through, how could he have so fucking little faith in them, in me?” I felt for Brian. I honestly don’t think he ever got over prom and what he went through that night. I am sure hearing Michael say those words AGAIN was a huge soccer punch not only to his guts, but to his psyche as well. He just short circuited and it took him time to just process what just happened. But then again, if you are in Justin’s shoes those seconds/minute would seem like eternity... An eternity of silence. My heart broke for him because Emmett was right. People he thought were his family had just let him down… everyone in that room had something to say and I am sure they tried to make it known; but in the end. it’s sad that everyone always has something to say and when it really truly matters, they said nothing. I don’t blame Justin for his actions as well. It’s only human and natural to be defensive and try to preserve oneself when one is breaking. All I can say is that I hope 12 yrs has been enough time for them to maybe do revisit that night. I am hopeful that even though Justin has married, he and Brian will find a way to get together. At this point, I am desperate… I just would even be satisfied in knowing that they at least became friends. An estranged Brian and Justin is some think I can’t get my mind around.
Okay, I am done rambling on and on. See what you did? You made me write you a book. Lol. Anyways, I had to write this just to re-center myself and be able to move on. Story for the very long review. All on all, you are doing am amazing job and I truly hope you understand that this story is a beloved one in my book. I will be there with you till the end no matter what and how long it take our Boys. Thanks you!
P.S. Dialogue is need so there is no reason to keep apologizing *wink wink*
Author's Response: My dear ColorLet23,
Thank you so, so much for your absolutely incredible review. I am so happy that my story had this kind of impact and I am truly humbled.
I would like to respond to a couple of things you said.
1. I am ecstatic that you liked Gus. If he was an unlikable character my story would no nowhere. Same goes for Sunny. I tried very hard to them come to life.
2. Lindsay and Mikey. I never really disliked their characters on the OS, but when I was thinking of how my story would progress, I thought this pair would a logical choice as the characters that make the most trouble. I am doing my best to redeem them at least a little, because in my mind they aren't evil, just human, with a few more flaws than most, but still basically good people underneath. I am glad the storyline regarding those two has had an impact on you also.
3. Mel. She is one of those characters from the OS that I either really, really liked or really hated. I guess in this story, I am on the hate side of things. LOL.
4. Emmett. He has alwasy been one of my favorites, second to our boys of course, so it was important for me to portray him well. I'm glad you found his side of the story moving.
5. Last, but definitely not least, Brian and Justin. Yeah, the 12 years is a it harsh, but I wanted the split between them to happen fairly soon after Jusin's move to NY AND I wanted to make sure GUS was old enough, and mature enough to go on this little quest to begin with. So, it ended up being 12 years. As for the prologue, I am glad it had some emotional punch, because otherwise no one would be interested in reading it and I probably wouldn't be interested in writing it. LOL. I am so, so glad you enjoyed it.
6. Reconciliation or estrangement - well, you'll have to see. (winks and smiles)
Thank you again for your incredible review, from the bottom of my heart! I truly appreciate the time you took to write it.
I really hope that the rest of the story won't disappoint you.
Please continue to share your thoughts with me. They mean a great deal!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 10:03 AM · On: Emmett's Story
Loving all the chapters, Emmett helped out in Gus' seach for the truth. Now I want another chapter sooon.
Author's Response: Thank you YumYumPM! Another one was just posted, but its mostly Gus's POV on what he has learned. Hope you like it.
Vin
Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 06:45 AM · On: Deb's Story
This is shaping up to become a featured blue ribbon story once it's completed. Sadly we have to cut way back on awarding ribbons on unfinished WIPs due to that being abused by too many writers in the past. But I wanted to inform you that the quality of this story is up there and when finished with a good ending this will be featured.
Author's Response: Oh, my God! Thank you so, so very much!
I am working on the next chapter as I type this, so I will do my very best to complete this story soon and do it justice. I truly hope it will not disappoint and will be deserving of the ribbon.
Thank you so very much again!
Vin
Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 05:56 AM · On: Emmett's Story
Vin - up through the beginning of this chapter, I have to admit that I could not imagine how you were going to manage to explain how things could get to the point they did and how these two stay apart, not to mention the family stepping back. You, however, have not only made the storyline plausible, but have described the only scenario I can possibly imagine where Justin would just give up.
I have no doubt, that since you so effectively answered this question, you will do the same with the rest...did Justin actually 'fall in love' with someone else, could he have possibly have been happy without Brian, is there a chance for the future...?
Also, I can't wait for the relationship between Gus and Sunny to evolve. It is such fun to read.
I am so very glad that you post so often, because this story truly has me hooked, as so few authors have been able to do - you have now taken a place right next to predec2 in my favorite stories and favorite authors - only the 6th in that category. You deserve it - good writing!
loving life,
Charle
Author's Response: OMG, Charle! Your wonderful words had me doing a happy dance. Thank you so, so much! And being compared to Predec2, who's a goddess of epic fanfic's, in my opinion, was high, high praise indeed! Thank you!
Now, however, I am under even more pressure to deliver the "goods", as it were, and bring this story to a satisfying conclusion. I truly don't want to disappoint anyone, so I am working really hard to make sure that I don't.
As for your questions about Justin...I am not trying to be coy, but I don't want to give away what I have in mind in the next couple of chapters. So, I'll leave those questions unanswered for a bit. I will say this - this is more Gus's story than Brian and Justin's, and he is NOT yet done with his little quest. So, I'll leave it at that for now. Again, I'm not trying to be coy or drum up interest (I'm not that kind of girl..lol), I am just not sure how to answer your questions without essentially giving away my ideas for the next few chapters.
Oh, about Justin and the question of him being "in love" with someone else. I am not sure if he could be "in love" with someone else to the degree that he was in love with Brian. But I absolutely believe that he could love someone else and at least attempt to find happiness without being "in love".
Thank you again for your amazing review!
Vin
Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 05:14 AM · On: Emmett's Story
What a wonderful treat to get a new chapter so quickly! The situation is just as fascinating as it is tragic. I very much look forward to what Lindsay has to say for herself. I had to laugh at Gus finally snapping over all the safe sex stuff. Poor guy, I can just see that happening LOL
Author's Response: Thank you, Armandyouidiot!
I was hoping that the condom talk would bring some levity to an otherwise overly angsty story. Glad it worked!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 04:01 AM · On: Prologue
Interesting take on our BJ-world. Looking forward to more updates!
Author's Response: Thank you, Hotesse!
I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the chapters and let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 03:47 AM · On: Emmett's Story
Love this story. I can't wait to see what Lindsay has to say for herself. She must have known that what she did was malicious and why Brian fell for it would be great to know.
Can't wait for the next chapter
Author's Response: I'll do my very, very best to deliver satisfying answers to all questions.
Keeping my fingers crossed! :)
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 03:38 AM · On: Emmett's Story
WOW! I thought the cat was out of the bag but apparently not....wow, imagine......wonder what will Gus find out next???
Thank you for the two chapters.....completely enjoying it.
Author's Response: I am so glad you are still enjoying it. Thank you, my gentle Reader!
Reviewer: susie (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 03:34 AM · On: Emmett's Story
This is such a great story. I hope you post more often.
Author's Response: Thank you, Susie!
I am working on the next chapter right now, so I hope to post again soon.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 03:20 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
I liked that reason is finally out since the suspense was starting to get to me. Good timing...let's see what is Gus's next move?
Author's Response: Thank you, Reader! LOL, I didn't think that the story would be all that suspenseful, but I am sure happy it turned out that way.
Thanks again!
Vin
Reviewer: Linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2011 03:17 AM · On: Emmett's Story
Some answers--but is Jus still married??? Big question. Lots of things could have happened in these many years. This story is soooo good. Can't wait for more chapters. I'm pretty sure there will be a good result-but we have to wade through the mire and muck first.
Author's Response: Thank you, Linda! I am beyond happy that you and other readers are enjoying it.
I'll do my best to answer all the questions in the next couple of chapters.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 02:48 AM · On: Emmett's Story
The pieces of the puzzle are coming together nicely. As I said in the previous comment, Gus will be the one to sort this thing out. He is very determent man and the only one in the family without some interference in the argument.
I just wonder what kind of crap will Lindsay told him, because I have a feeling that she mentioned Ethan in purpose. To cause a fight (after all this time she still wants Brian to herself). And everybody went along with it. For Brian not to react, I would say, that even he was to shocked to find words to defend himself and Justin.
I wonder if his mama will be next to be grilled. And how will he contact Justin in England. He is a smart guy, he will probably find a way without his family knowing. Metka
Author's Response: Thank you, Metka!
I hope that all your questions will be answered to your satisfaction in the next few chapters.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 01:44 AM · On: Emmett's Story
loving this. Wow, mikey and his big stupid mouth again.
Author's Response: Thank you, Gina! At least Mikey recognizes his mistake and is remorseful. That's gotta be something, right? :)
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 14, 2011 12:22 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
You make me cry. This was so intense, and finaly we get the answer why they broke up. Keep updating as often as you can, I want them together and soon. I'm kiding, take your time, but I hope that from now on, Gus will take the matter in his hands, and maybe on his own contact Justin and bring him back, where he belong. Metka
Author's Response: Aw! Thank you so much, Metka! I am so glad you are enjoying the story. Please do let me know what you think of the next chapter, which should be up in about 15 minutes.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 13, 2011 08:56 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
That was a spectacular end to the mystery and it carried a great punch by the way you revealed it! Spectacularly awful of Michael but it is the silence of the others and BRIAN that I am most gobsmacked by. Holy shit! I don’t see any coming back from the way Brian acted. That truly sucked. Poor Justin, I am reeling for him! (Great story!)
Author's Response: Thank you very much Armandyouidiot, for reading and for leaving a lovely review! I am glad this chapter had "punch", I so hoped it would.
I hope you'll keep reading to the end.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2011 08:54 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
this is moiving along nicely. just waiting to see what gus will do. really into this one, good writing :)
Author's Response: Thank you, Linda! I am very happy that you are enjoying ths particular 'ride'. I hope you stick with me to the end. Your support means a great deal to me!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: kim136@dodo.com.au (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2011 08:29 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
IT IS BRILLANT U GET BETTER I LOVE THE OUT COME SO FAR KIM
Author's Response: Thank you so very much for your reveiw and for the compliment, Kim! I am trying to get better because comments like your encourage me so much!
Cheers, Vin
Reviewer: Dioramanya (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2011 04:39 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story
I loved this chapter because we learned a bit more about what happened between B&J.
We can't blame Justin to translate Brian's silence in the wrong way because most of the time. It was the only way to know what Brian was thinking. However, I understand why Brian got so pissed. You could think that during all this years Justin knows Brian better than that.
Gus doesn't understand why Brian would speak again with Lindsay if she was one of the few who are responsable of the break up. I think that Gus is the reason. Justin and Gus was (is) the only one that matters to him. Justin gone, Brian did everything to keep Gus. And maybe, Brian's revenge was to break Lindsay and Melanie's relationship. Nah, it's not his style.
Gus must know how the family was before and how they treated Brian, Justin and their relationship. Justin didn't really know where he belonged. After being kicked out by his father he lived with Brian, Debbie, Ethan, Daphne, even Michael. And be told that he was a burden all this years. Brian didn't contradict. But I was a little disappointed that Justin moved on with some guy and have a family. I hope that it's another misunderstanding and that Brian isn't the only one miserable.
Brian and Justin FOREVER ;)
If Gus really wants answers, he can always go talk to Daphne or Jennifer. Daphne never took side between Justin and Brian. She has enough perspective not to distort the truth. Jennifer could tell Gus what happened in Justin's life after he left. Justin and Gus could be in touch through Jennifer without Brian and the family knowing. Did Jennifer and Brian keep in touch ?
Okay, I'm stopping here. A bientôt.
Author's Response: My dear Dioramanya,
Thank you so much for your incredibly detailed and in every way amazing review. I means the world to me and makes me write more and better.
I am glad that Brian's inner thoughts in the prologue connected with the events in this chapter. That's what I was going for and I am glad it turned out well. I am glad that both Justin and Brian's reactions were believable in the context of this story. I hope it'll continue to be the case and that you'll enjoy it.
Mel and Lindsay...I think it would be OOC for Brian to break up those two considering that in the OS he gave up his parental rights to keep them together and he gave them his blessing to go to Canada for the good of his son. No, you are right, that particular break-up was NOT Brian's doing. But thank you for wanting Brian get a bit of revenge and/or satisfaction - that makes me think that you do care about how he was affected in this story, which, as a writer, is a great compliment to me.
Regarding Justin getting married. I've think I've mentioned it in one of the previous comments below, but I think Justin as a character is fundamentally an optimist. If things with Brian didn't work out, he wouldn't spend the next 12 years alone and miserable. I think he would at least try to be happy/content with someone else, even if it wasn't the kind of epic love he's had with Brian. And think of it like this, 12 years is a long time. He didn't run out and get married within a month or two after leaving Pittsburgh behind, it took him a few years to get in a place where he would trust someone like that again.
OK. I'm done writing a novel. LOL!
Thank you so, so much again!
Please keep reading AND reviewing!
Vin
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: November 13, 2011 11:39 AM · On: Deb's Story
Nice couple of chapters.
FYI, when Gus goes around and either talks to (Debbie) or tries
to (Lindsey and Brian), a quiet sadness enters the story. A
sadness of what could or should have been. When Debbie
used that name Sunshine, and Gus remembered, I was able to
feel an emotional twinge. Nice writing!
So far so good. It has become pretty obvious to both Sunny
and Gus, that something strange happened to break Justin and
Brian apart, or maybe nothing more than two stubborn
people. We shall see.
Thanks for the chapters, I enjoyed them and look forward to
more or them, and of course more answers.
DavidR
Author's Response: Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review, David! You have no idea how much it means to me to learn what people actually think. I appreciate it greatly!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 13, 2011 08:29 AM · On: Deb's Story
Well, my friend, you certainly had nothing to worry about with this story idea! You've got everyone intrigued now, including me. I told you before, but it's worth repeating - this is a very creative way of telling the story, and I think you captured Debbie's personality very well here in this chpater!
I like the idea of devoting parts of each chapter to one character's side of the story to where hopefully toward the end of the story we will finally get the 'pie' instead of just a piece of it. Naturally I'm hoping for an eventual happy ending for the boys that I dearly love, but either way I will enjoy the ride in the meantime. I'm impressed with how fast you can update this, but I know (unlike me - ha!) that you had a lot of notes written down before hand.
Congrats on all the comments - well deserved!:) I'll be looking forward to more.:)
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Kim!
I was worried that my portrayal of Deb was way OOC, but if I had her telling Gus every single detail of what happend, then Gus would have no reason to talk to anyone else and the story would be over. So, I tried to get creative (wink, wink). So far people don't hate it, so I think it worked. Whew!
As far a the speed of the updates... You are right, I had enough notes for the bare bones of each chapter, so now I am expanding each one into a coherent (hopefully) narrative and I simply CAN'T STOP WRITING. I suspect I'll be at it all weekend long. We'll see. Thank God, for an understanding husband. :)
Thanks again for your review. I truly, truly appreciate it!
Hugs,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2011 07:14 AM · On: Deb's Story
this story is so great. will gus go to england to see jus?? that could be to satisfy his curiosity and see what jus is up to--if he has a s.o., husband or a family.., am dying here for more chapters to satisfy this enigma. wonderful story. more chapters soon---PLEAAAAASE.
Author's Response: Thank you so, so much! I'm working on the next one now. Should be up tomorrow or Monday.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2011 06:39 AM · On: Deb's Story
The stage is being set. can't wait for the show..........loving it.
Author's Response: Thank you, dear Reader! I do hope I won't disappoint.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: November 13, 2011 02:45 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
(Sorry, but I am only up to the 1st Chapter)
Thanks for this really good chapter. You have a nice way of
writing – enjoyable to read.
Those QAF lines were fun and Sunny with that ‘Justin like’
smile is really clever.
Thanks again for the chapter.
DavidR
Author's Response: Thank you DavidR, for your wonderful response. Don't worry about reading fast, take your time and do let me know your opinion. You were unsure of the concept, so I am very curious indeed what your thoughts will be as the story progresses. I'm glad you enjoyed Sunny. I hoped that readers would like Gus's girlfriend.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Jean (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 11:27 PM · On: Photographs & Other Things
I'm intrigued
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and responding Jean! I hope the rest of the story will be to your liking.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2011 11:24 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things
i love this story i can not wait to read the next chapter
Author's Response: Thank you very much, jm_c!
Vin
Reviewer: susie (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 07:54 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things
Love this story. Keep going!!
Author's Response: Thank you very much, Susie!
Vin
Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2011 07:52 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things
omg I love this story! dying to find out what the hell was said at that dinner 12 years ago!
Great twist this theme. I'm very connected to Gus and Sunny. Can't wait for more!
Gina
Author's Response: Thank you, Gina!
I'm happy that Gus and Sunny came through well. I hope you'll like the rest of the story as well.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2011 07:50 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things
Hi, Vin! You're a fast updater - I'm jealous!:) Still loving the interplay between Gus and his new girlfriend; I really like the banter between the two. I see Gus finally located his father's stash of photos. I figured his father's reaction would be less than happy that his son had found the photos, and I think the fact that he still has the rings in the drawer is very telling.
I'm eagerly looking forward to more of the backdrop regarding their falling out and how you progress the story. I confess I"m a little saddened that Justin seems to have moved on with a partner and a child, but I can't say that surprises me, since Justin seemed to be yearning for that stability despite what he had told Brian before when they went their separate ways.
I've also learned, though, that things sometimes are not what they appear, and even now I suspect Brian still has a pull on our blond.:) I'll be looking forward to future chapters of this and finding out just what happened to split them apart. Keep it up!
Kimberly
Author's Response: Oh, thank you, Kim!
This story is sort of "flowing" out of my fingers, for some odd reason (knock on wood, knock on wood, knock on wood). I hope to post again tomorrow, we'll see. As for the story itself, I am trying to be as detailed as possible. About Justiin having a family...I didn't want him to spend 12 years alone and bitter. I think that Justin as a character has a lot of hope, love and optimist within him to go on with his life and at least try to be happy with someone else, if a future with Brian wasn't possible. Hense, the husband and child.
I hope you'll like what I have coming up. I am working hard. I promise.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 07:47 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things
ok, I am officially hooked....can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thank you, Reader! I'd love to stay and chat, but I have the next chapter to complete.... back to the grindstone.... :)
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 07:38 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
What a beautiful introduction it is!! Liking it very much....
Author's Response: Thank you, Reader, for reading and for commenting. I hope you'll continue to like the story as it progresses.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: wordshipper (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 12:43 AM · On: Prologue
I'm loving this story already, it grabbed me from the getgo. More please!
Author's Response: Thank you, wordshipper!
Working on more as I type this reply. So, more coming soon. Hope you'll continue to enjoy it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2011 12:33 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
Like it, you will have to update regularly, because I'm very intrigued how Gus will find out his dad's involvement with some blond boy from his past. And I wonder, what all the conversation was about, and what was said, that Justin just gives up. It is not like him, he was always willing to fight for them when Brian wasn't ready to step in. And I really like this Gus, so grown up and mature, and STRAIGHT. WOW, I sure hope that you will tell us, how Brian feels about that. In waiting for an update, I'm saying later. Metka
Author's Response: Hi Marjeta,
What a great comment - thank you! I will do my very best to do justice to the characters and to deliver on the premise that I've set up. I hope you'll keep reading and enjoying.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2011 12:16 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
nicely done, I like the pleasant bantor between Brian and his son, as well as between Gus and his girl - very heartwarming - I think this story has the potential to become one of my favorites - just thinking about the possibilities o waht could come and how fun it will be to get there
thanks - loving life,
Charle
Author's Response: Hi Charle!
Wow! Thank you for the amazing comment, I truly appreciate it...but, OMG, pressure! I'm going to have to work really hard to make sure this doesn't suck in the end. LOL!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: November 11, 2011 09:15 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
Need more chapters to get a feel for this so so far o.k
Author's Response: Thank you, my gentle reader! Please do check out the next few chapters and I hope you'll like them. If for some reason you do not, please let me know - it will only improve my writing.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 08:16 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
Hi, Dear - hopefully this won't be a duplication but looks like my first attempt to leave a review didn't work (!). First of all, thank you for the dedication; that was very sweet of you but not ncessary.:)
Secondly, I don't know what you were worried about; I think this is great! You did a good job of portraying Gus in a way that definitely invoked qualities of his father in him while still making him a unique person; I could even see a snippet of Justin in there with the "you so care about me" line.:) And making the girl's nickname "Sunny" was very clever....
You described Brian's office to the point where I could picture myself in there with them as Gus introduced his father to his girlfriend and I think you do a good job of properly conveying the father/son closeness very well.
I think this is a great start to your story! What were you nervous about?? I will be looking forward to seeing more of the background as to what occured to break our beloved boys up and what happens in the future. Keep going!:)
Author's Response: Hello, dear friend. IMHO, the decidation was totally necessary because:
#1. your many wonderful stories gave me inspiration
#2. your encouragement gave me, well, courage to attempt this crazy story (as well as the other one we discussed)
Thus, you deserve it! :)
Thank you also for your wonderful comments. I am glad it's all working out so far (keeps her fingers crossed). Let me know what you think of the next installment.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 02:59 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
Interesting strat!! I like reading stories about grown up Gus!! Sunny is also an adorable character and good match for Gus. Cannot wait to read more and to see what happened between Brian and Justin.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your comment, jizabel!
I'm glad you like Sunny. I was had hoped she would be liked.
Hope you'll keep reading and enjoying,
Vin
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 12:54 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney
wonderful story i can not wait to read the next chapter
Author's Response: Thank you! I hope will continue to be so.
Vin
Reviewer: ColorLet23 (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 12:31 PM · On: Prologue
NOOO... how can they be done?! You are going to be the death of me. I didn't want to read it until you had like at least 5 chapters up, but then the link was there staring at me. I am only human, I had to see what you wrote considering this concept has never been done; an adult Gus here to save our beloved Brian/Justin's romance. Love the concept and I love your other story, so I know you won't disappoint. Please do go on with this one as well. Just promise you will try and finish both of them ;o) I am already hooked on this one too. Can't wait to see where Gus takes us. Thumbs up.
Author's Response: Oh, thank you ColorLet23, for you wonderful comment! I promise, PROMISE that I will finish both of my fics. I will do my very best to make this story (PoM) a good one, but it's going to be tough. I am fully prepared for people to hate it. I'll soldier on, though, until the end, because I hope that the challenge of it will improve me as a writer. And I am definitely still working on IWOT, it's just taking a little bit more time than I expected (or wanted).
Hope you'll continue reading and letting me know your thoughts.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 10:20 AM · On: Prologue
I am looking forward to reading the next chapter
Author's Response: Thank you very much, jm_c! I hope you will like it and if not, I hope you will still tell me your opinion. This is kind of an unusual concept I am toying with, so ALL opinions are important to me.
Cheers!
Vin
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 09:39 AM · On: Prologue
Sorry, but I have no idea how I feel about this possible story.
It seems hard to accept that two grown men in love, everything
about to go the way they had hoped it would, could be so
affected by what some else had said. Whatever that is.
I will happily stand by and see what happens, but at this point
you can count me as skeptical.
Good luck as this sounds like a really difficult project.
DavidR
Author's Response: Thank you DavidR for your response!
I must say that you have very valid points. I guess this one will be a bit on the difficult side to swallow and will require a bit more of a suspention of disbelief when it comes to B & J. However, I will do my very best to make it as plausible and as believable as possible. I myself am not sure if I will succeed, but I will give it my all. I would absolutely love your opinion on how the story progresses, even if it's a dissenting one. Constructive criticism will only help me become a better writer. I hope you'll stick around for a couple of more chapters and will let me know what you think.
Keep in mind that this story focuses more on Gus and his perspective, so for me personally, it's more of a writing excersize that focuses on other characters other than our favorite couple (though they are a part of the story).
Thank you again!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 11, 2011 08:34 AM · On: Prologue
this will be a good one. i am waiting for more chapters of it was only time. please more chapters soon.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Linda! I was having trouble with the last chapter of IWOT, so I set it aside for a couple of weeks to give myself some breathing room. This story sort of appreared in my head while I was "breathing". I am sill working on IWOT and will finish it soon.
Thank you again for reading and commenting! I truly appreciate it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 08:09 AM · On: Prologue
Okay, I'm like the premise and the Prologue. When can we expect an update??? Soon I hope!!!
Author's Response: Thank you YumYumPM for your response! I am extremely glad there's interest in my idea. I'm working on Chapter one now and hope to post soon.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 07:16 AM · On: Prologue
Very intriguing start, my friend. There are not enough older Gus stories with his dad, so I'll be looking forward to seeing how this progresses. Keep going!:)
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: amythesw (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2011 07:03 AM · On: Prologue
How fast can you get the next chapter up?! Great start! Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Hi amythesw!
Thank you for your response. Glad you like it, really glad. Working on Chapter 1 now, hope (cross my fingers) to post it tonight, tomorrow at latest.
Cheers,
Vin
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