Author Topic: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll  (Read 3094576 times)

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #810 on: July 07, 2006, 12:37:19 pm »
Want to publicly thank Leslie for helping me get my fix!  The term godsend does come to mind.  I can now face the rest of today in rainy Florida. 
Again, very much appreciate the help!
Bob

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #811 on: July 07, 2006, 12:41:16 pm »
Just in case you haven't seen it, the Ennis and Ellery thread discusses the Laramie Saga, which is at present three books (and ongoing).  Discussion (including cast photos, photoshops, and props!  can be found here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=2833.0

I expect to be completing the third book in this series, "A Second Chance" very shortly, and then launching the next book. 

Each one has a specific focus:

1) Taking Chances begins Ennis's adventure two years after the death of Jack Twist, when he sets out to find out what it means to be "queer", and stumbles upon a men's bar in Laramie, Wyoming, and unexpectedly into the arms of a man just as lonely as he is.

2) Looking for Answers:  Ennis moves to Laramie to start a new job and a new life with Ellery Cantrell in the summer of 1984, and Ellery uses his skills and position as a detective to hunt for Jack Twists's killer, with unexpected and dangerous results.

3) A Second Chance:  Ennis and Ellery pursue justice for the man who killed Jack, while their lives become complicated by the unexpected return of Ellery's college roommate who was his "first love" at the University of Wyoming.

4) Is forming up to address the themes of Ennis reconciling with his daughters, the widening outbreak of AIDS among the gay population and how it affects the denizens of the Red Stallion men's bar, and the trail of Jack's killer.   (Name to be announced)
“Mr. Coyote always gets me good, boy,”  Ellery said, winking.  “Almost forgot what life was like before I got me my own personal coyote.”


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #812 on: July 07, 2006, 12:51:27 pm »
Want to publicly thank Leslie for helping me get my fix!  The term godsend does come to mind.  I can now face the rest of today in rainy Florida. 
Again, very much appreciate the help!
Bob

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Now the question is, which one is me? And who are those other guys?
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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #813 on: July 07, 2006, 12:54:15 pm »
Louise,
I am ready for the ride!  :D
I have been having such a blast following the Laramie Saga, as y'all know..
frankly, I am more 'n a lil but obsessed  :P

DeeDee - Thank you for introducing me to the story!   :-*

Leslie - You brought Louise here to BT.. thank you!  :-*

Louise - Your talent continues to amaze me!  More grease to your elbows .. :-*



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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #814 on: July 07, 2006, 12:56:13 pm »
I just needed to get this back to the top. Indulge me, please? It's Friday, I'm bored and doing everything I can to avoid working.


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #815 on: July 07, 2006, 12:58:26 pm »
I needed to see this one again, too....


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #816 on: July 07, 2006, 01:06:41 pm »
ya know there is a whole lot of similarity between Hugh Jackman and Keith Carradine, and Jackman has a nicer nose.
“Mr. Coyote always gets me good, boy,”  Ellery said, winking.  “Almost forgot what life was like before I got me my own personal coyote.”


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #817 on: July 07, 2006, 01:08:51 pm »
Stats Department:

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We are closing in on 1000 posts (replies). A week ago, I wouldn't have believed it, but I think we have a chance to catch up with, and maybe pass, the performance thread.
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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #818 on: July 07, 2006, 01:36:29 pm »
egadorama!
“Mr. Coyote always gets me good, boy,”  Ellery said, winking.  “Almost forgot what life was like before I got me my own personal coyote.”


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #819 on: July 07, 2006, 01:39:58 pm »
egadorama!

and it's pithy posts like those that will get us right up to 1000 in no time!
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