Steven Keiths

Okay, take a point away. --Steven Sometimes it better swallow your pride; after all it's not fattening.

Well, my two cents, for what it's worth--I want points for using 'it's' correctly. In addition I will be deeply hurt if someone says my two cents is only worth two cents or less. Chiam Potok (sp?) wrote a wonderful book titled The Chosen--which was made into a movie I think everyone should see--starring my boyfriend who has never spoken to me, Robbie Benson. I will state the reason for the silence was not related to the story in question, but for some 12 or so years the protagonist's father never spoke to him. From personal knowledge and experience, my mother when a mere whisp went for over a year not speaking to her mother and they lived in the same house. My mother became very adept at doing this with her children--though not for a four year stretch. It was very unnerving for me. And her silence was usually over some slight--known or unknown to the unfortunate victim. Additionally, you wouldn't be able to find out because she wasn't speaking to you. So in conclusion, I (too) do not find it hard to believe two kids with 'secrets' could not maintain a silence between them. --Steven Keiths PS-I also want credit for using to, too, two and 2 correctly. The parenthetical too was added purposely so I could get credit for using it too. And to bug Wibby for using parentheses. If you can't laugh at yourself; you're probably not funny.

Well, after reading all the comments, I was very curious, so read CJ's piece. I, as RAD, like it. I have a problem with terms or words as; never, always--usually prefaced with 'should.' I don't know if one of the writers that post here will not go on to be in the leagues of a Hemmingway, Allende, Steinbeck or Mitchell. Perhaps a contributor here will 'step out of the box' of deemed acceptable or 'normal' writing and create a fine piece of literature. I believe constructive critisism is wonderful. I believe we all have an opinion and should be allowed to express that opinion. I also believe we should be supportive and encouraging. Don't just tell me my story sucked; without stating someway how it could be improved. And no, telling me to leave my pen in the desk drawer is not what I mean. Not everyone has a strong backbone and a vituperative attack might discourage them from contributing or discovering their potential. Which would take all the fun away from us as then we couldn't expound our great knowledge. Anyway, CJ, I like it -- I'm glad sometimes that I don't have great literary/writing knowledge--me thinks it would destroy the enjoyment I get out of reading. --Steven If you can't laugh at yourself; you're probably not funny.

Des, And a fine job you did --Steven

This was written by a freind of mine. There was a young fellow named Bliss Whose sex life was strangley amiss. For even with Venus His recalcitrant penis Would seldom do better than t .................................................h ...................................................i ....................................................s *Well, it won't post the way I wrote it--darn. the h,i,s is to trail down from the 't'. Not as funny if it has to be explained. Steven Keiths If you can't laugh at yourself; your're probably not funny. *Edit: With my mighty moderator powers I think I have made it look the way you wanted Steven. -DesDownunder

Very gay. Could I have a pair in size 13-EEE petite? --Steven Keiths Ya' know what they say: Big feet.......big socks!

Oh, I'm so innocent and pure it went right over my head I just felt the judge could have said something more derrogatory than that. Granted, he should have kept his remark more judicial, but...Well anyway, I didn't find it that noteworthy to end up in a newspaper. Nor did I find it a funny comeback. Maybe I should write him some material. Let's face it sports in general leave all sort of innuendo or the double entendre possible. --Steven Keiths Love has no words to spell or lines to start and stop.

Am I thick here, or do I just not get the insult/joke. Tight end I get, but wide receiver? --Steven Keiths If you can't laugh at yourself; you're probably not funny.

You've got that 'accept/reject' button in Track Changes mastered too. What Sharon failed to tell you is how impressed she is with my computer terminology. I wow her with my explanations when I make references to do-hickies, whatchmacallits and thing-a-ma-jigs. I think I render her speechless. Some of us have it, some of us need computer books titled Computer Books for Idiots Who Really are Idiots. --Steven Keiths If you're constantly being mistreated, perhaps you're cooperating with the treatment. If you can't laugh at yourself; you're probably not funny!

Thank you one and all five of you who responded to my dilemma of "quoting." Now I am an expert! And I am putting it on my resume, too. I will work it into the language somehow. Perhaps where I say I know how to turn on my computer and place quotes in a message and turn off my computer. Good thing I've worked the same place for 22 yrs. or I'd be in big do-do! Thanks all. --Steven

I haven't figured how to do that quote thing, so I just cut an paste-works for me Spin that clich? so it isn't one: Have the cat bag you and then out you. Oh wait, that wasn't quite the wording She outed me and the cat got bagged??? Hey, I tried. Thanks, Blue, for some more reference books. I may never have time to read a novel again--or stories posted on AD. Oh, no! Can't have that. Kidding aside, Thanks. --Steven Keiths

Ah, she let the cat out of the bag. Oh, no--a clich?! I will make myself go to my bedroom and won't let myself out, or allow myself to watch TV, until I see the error of my way. Which after that clich?, I may be here a while. --Steven

I want to thank all those who answered my plea for an editor. I now have an one. I don't know if I am allowed to mention their name, but I will tell you I enjoy working with them. Since trying to publish a story is an entirely new experience for me, it has certainly become a great learning experience also. Because I have seen so many post here from the following, I'd like to acknowledge them for their advice and steering me toward books and articles as aids to better writing. Pecman, WBM, VWL, someone who asked not to be mentioned, so if you read this thank you. Thank you all. --Steven Keiths

Hi all, I am still seeking an editor for a story I am writing. I have completed 15 chapters and there are approx. 225 pages. Brief synopsis: The genre of story is a love story between two boys. I know there is a plethora of them out there. The protaganists are: Scotty a piano player--child prodigy; Sebastian (Bash) is a jock. They have been friends since the age of 4. Scotty is the youngest of three children. He is eleven yrs. younger than second oldest, a sister. His father is a police officer; his mother a homemaker. Bash was three when his father was killed while serving in the armed forces. Bash is being raised by a single mother who is a registered nurse. Though both boys are different in their interests, they are much alike in their outlooks of life in general. The story progresses from the childhood growing yrs. and focuses (thus far) on their teenage years (I plan to go into early adulthood). Bash's discovery that he is in love with Scotty-the struggles, mentally and emotionally that entails, etc. The story deals with acceptance, forgiveness and the ups and downs of Gay relationships from within and without. Though there are other Gay characters, however, I am steering away from the type of story where everytime you turn around some one is Gay. Part of the telling is the interaction re Bash and Scotty's relationship with relatives, friends, etc. There is sexual activity, but my main telling of the story is not to titillate--not that there is anything wrong with that. AwesomeDude has given me permission to tell anyone interested in helping me, they definitely plan to publish/post the story, but would like me to run it by an editor. If anyone needs or wants further info., please don't hesitate to ask--like I had to add that. Oh, and if you think because I'm new at this that I am thin-skinned--forget it--I'm not. For me, one of the by-products of aging has been that it teaches you there is always more to learn. Other than responses here, I can be reached at: stevenkeiths@aol.com Thanks, --Steven Keiths

At first I struggled with the 'virginity' factor. However, I concluded, for me that I lost my virginity to the person I completely gave myself to emotional as well as physically. In my case it wasn't penetration on either persons part. It was merely, in the beginning, mutual masturbation. In time it did lead to oral. --Steven Keiths

Well, being a peanut butter lover, I can understand the masked-bandits over zealousness. There must have been just a little more at the very bottom of the jar that his/her tongue couldn't quite reach.

First off, thank you all for your replies, they are appreciated. I am not very adept at computer "stuff" so I hope this where I respond to all of you. The genre of story is a love story between two boys. I know there is a plethora of them out there. The protaganists are: Scotty a piano player--child prodigy; Sebastian (Bash) is a jock. They have been friends since the age of 4. Scotty is the youngest of three children. He is eleven yrs. younger than second oldest, a sister. His father is a police officer; his mother a homemaker. Bash was three when his father was killed while serving in the armed forces. Bash is being raised by a single mother who is a registered nurse. Though both boys are different in their interests, they are much alike in their outlooks of life in general. The story progresses from the childhood growing yrs. and focuses (thus far) on their teenage years (I plan to go into early adulthood). Bash's discovery that he is in love with Scotty-the struggles, mentally and emotionally that entails, etc. The story deals with acceptance, forgiveness and the ups and downs of Gay relationships from within and without. There is sexual activity, but my main telling of the story is not to titillate--not that there is anything wrong with that. I would be more than happy to provide excerpts or a few chapts. if someone is interested. I hope I have provided the need info for someone to take an interest. Though I think through the web I heard a groan along with, "Ooh, no, not another teenage love story Again, thank you all for taking the time to respond. Please, let me know if you need any further info. Regards, --Steven Keiths

Thanks for the reminders, it has been a while since high school. I still have a problem with lie, lay, laid, layed. I think the last is what I wish would happen more often:-) Any helpful hints to remembering the correct usage? --Steven

I am not sure if this is the place I come to seek help to get an editor. I am in the process of writing a story and have submitted it to AD and they suggested I have some editing done. The story is approx--as of this writing--230 pages long. That is 1.5 line spacing and Ariel font size 12. I'd appreciate any help. If this is not the right forum spot, please direct me to the appropriate forum. contact info: stevenkeiths@aol.com Thank you. --Steven Keiths.