Dewey

One thing that is not being taken into account here is that there is a significant difference between what James grew up with and what Codey is now experiencing. Fortunately, for the most part, being gay is not something that is thought to give others an automatic license to abuse us. In my experience during school, being gay is subject to ridicule and places one in a category slightly below earthworms, but was not something that provoked physical beatings. It simply was not discussed with any sincerity. Before leaving my small home town, I had only met two same-sex couples- both in their later years. The female couple both taught my seventh-grade core classes. The male couple were retired. My parents said they were "good friends". Anyway, experiences change as time goes on. That doesn't make my experiences, or James experiences, or Codey's experiences any less real.

I should resend them to you, Ben, if you still have the time and desire... to edit them, that is.

Always!

...to beg, er, ask for editors. Aaron does a great job of keeping me honest, but I like having more than one set of eyes on a piece of work because each editor keys in on certain facets of the writing. The person who was the real butcher of my work has been detained by real life for quite a while, and I'm at a crucial juncture in the story, so I need input. There are approximately 200 pages to be edited so far. Any takers?

This was probably me in some of the earlier chapters. :roll: I admit that when I started writing I butchered the craft as well as anyone, but I think over the last two years and some, my writing has measurably improved. Disagreements? Please??

Paraphrasing WBMS, "Not to make you feel bad, but you just don't trash me enough." :p I agree one hundred percent. My editors have been on hiatus of late, and I really miss their ability to say WTF? I'm three hundred pages into a story now, and no one has had a chance to give me what for since around page ninety. I do hope they don't want any wholesale edits when they return. :smt064 :smt072 :smt065 :smt074 :smt115 :smt084

Very good description. I like it.

For the record, I asked Dave to reconsider as well. He said he would not be returning his stories to Deweywriter. It was his decision ,and his alone to make. I don't like it, but I understand and respect his decision, and most of all I respect him as a friend. Beyond anything that has happened here or at Deweywriter, I have him as a friend, and that is what matters to me. What's more, having him as a friend does not preclude me having friendships with others who don't necessarily agree with his view. Having said this, I have been forced to remain neutral on this discussion for several reasons: Firstly, I know nothing about Bush's plan, so anything I say will be uninformed and unhelpful in any manner. Secondly, any statement I make can, and most likely will be misconstrued to say something I did not intend. I find it increasingly difficult to voice an opinion on anything because I might offend someone, so I remain silent. Lastly, there is a gap so wide between generations that I fear it may be impossible to bring the "baby boomers" and the younger generations together in anything. I have had enough of the bickering and arguing that is tearing apart this "community". Civility seems to have been removed from our capacities. I am tired of it. I have run out of patience with people who spout off when they have no knowledge of a situation. After the accusations and statements that have been made to and about me, I will be withdrawing from the net until I feel able to respond to people in a rational, courteous, civil manner, unlike those who have recently been in contact with me (of which none of them are regular posters here). Yes, I understand Dave's decision. All too well. Good day, gentlemen.

It's nice to have a site dedicated to the craft, even if it is populated by confirmed smart-asses. :roll: I hope to see you around for quite a while, Dude. 8)

Okay, I'm not one to hawk my own wares, but I would like some feedback on this piece, if you wouldn't mind too terribly. :-D Thanks. -Dewey

Oh stop it. I'm blushing :smt020

James, Thank you. I am humbled by your words, and honored that you want DeweyWriter to host your story. However, I have no say in whether or not you post your story at other sites. It is your work, and I would hold no grudge against you for posting it elsewhere, least of all here. There are some excellent people here at AwesomeDude, and most have a literary bent that doesn't exist at DeweyWriter. It may benefit you, both as a person and as a writer, to post here as well. When the time comes and you feel ready, I would be honored once again if you would join the ranks of the hosted authors in the index page at DeweyWriter. As always, the decisions are yours to make with your work. No matter what you decide, I am happy that you are finding yourself, and that I had a part to play in your journey. :)

James has a lot of potential, IMNTBHO. Give it a read if you get the chance. You don't have to join the Forums to read his work. Here is a Link.

They certainly do, and you don't dare strangle them because they might abandon you altogether. *Sigh* Such is the life....

AJ, I've already got the next one in the series written. Let me know if you really want to write the next one. I have a few suggestions.