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Offline RonitR

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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #470 on: December 11, 2006, 04:56:38 am »
PS I was thinking at the time how much easier things appear to be for many gay guys in this respect. Some girls might do this (pick up or be picked up in 5 minutes) but I think most women are heavily socialised against acting this way for a range of reasons.

I was thinking the same thing.  :) Some parts seem so simple... no need to worry "will he still  respect me in the morning" ;D

Also, maybe I'm thinking too much like a girl, but the scene where Nick picked up the big, burly lumberyard owner, and follows him into his abandoned warehouse really freaked my out. I was really afraid for Nick's safety.
That big lumberyard guy could be rapist, or a serial killer....

Maybe Nick wasn't afraid because he's a guy and think he can look after himself, still, that seemed sooo reckless to me.

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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #471 on: December 11, 2006, 06:07:32 am »
Good god, I go to bed because it's quiet around here, and you all descend and write up a storm of analysis!

I should go to bed earlier so the elves can come out!

I am just waking up, looking for my followups on jobs today (it's Monday after all) and will be doing some writing a bit later.  Don't forget to post your favorite quotes from the chapters 36-40 on the E & E thread!
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“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: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #472 on: December 11, 2006, 08:07:40 am »
update time:

http://louisev.livejournal.com/177897.html  "30.  Jeremy"
“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: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #473 on: December 11, 2006, 08:25:13 am »
This is amazing.  How do you manage a chapter so early!  Not that I'm complaining.

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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #474 on: December 11, 2006, 08:38:49 am »
I had nightmares, I woke up early.
“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: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #475 on: December 11, 2006, 08:51:16 am »
Wow - I'm so impressed with all the thoughtful discussion!  I must say it hadn't occurred to me to "root" for Jeremy to end up with one particular person over another.  I do agree that wanting to see Jeremy end up with Jeeves, or wanting  him to end up with Nick might color your perspective of the characters and events.  But to tell you the truth, I'm not sure Jeremy will "end up" with anyone at all.  I'm not even sure we know yet what the "choice" in the title really signifies.  Who knows? Jeremy's choice may be not to commit to anyone.  I always loved Dupree's character - but this story has brought my respect and admiration for him to a new level.  He is a truly amazing human being.  I'll be happy with any ending that makes him happy! 


And all I know is, when it comes to Louise's writing I assume nothing!  :laugh:  Because she always comes up with something I never thought of!   ;D

Great to read all your thoughts!

Thanks - Marie
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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #476 on: December 11, 2006, 09:25:36 am »
very true and very possible, Marie... because sitting here at noon on a Monday, knowing I had set the "date" for the completion of this story at Friday... I have literally no clue as to what is going to happen, or what is happening, in Jeremy's mind, or in the minds of the other characters, until they "speak."  And going back and reading about Ennis's confusion as he sat at Ellery's kitchen table, unable to clear his mind as long as he stayed there, I remember that I had no idea, then, what Ennis would do... or whether he would return to Laramie then.

You might call it a "method" approach to writing.  I can't tell these boys what to do, and if I try, I end up going back and writing it THEIR way... otherwise, it just wouldn't be right.
“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: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #477 on: December 11, 2006, 09:46:12 am »

You might call it a "method" approach to writing.  I can't tell these boys what to do, and if I try, I end up going back and writing it THEIR way... otherwise, it just wouldn't be right.


Hi Louise!  Well, whatever words you use to describe your approach to writing - one thing is for sure - it works!   :) Your "method" approach has given us an absolutely amazing journey in the Laramie Saga - and we are now experiencing another amazing journey.  Thank you so much (and I guess I need to thank all the boys, too!)!!!!  :)


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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #478 on: December 11, 2006, 09:49:04 am »
I don't understand why some of y'all see Jeeves as the better partner for Jeremy.     It is a one sided attraction.    And just because Jeeves was slow on the attack doesn't mean his intentions were any different than Nicks.    I just can't see Jeremy being Jeeves boy-toy.   

      Now Lance however, that is an interesting pair.    Both of them have needs.   And as the story unfolds we are seeing that they are far more compatible than each of them think.  Not just sexually.  I think Lance will learn some overall disclipine too. 

    Ugh,  Nick.   What is he going to do next?    That last chapter was difficult.   Nick so eager to please Jeremy.   Jeremy so close to acknowledging that he has strong feelings for Nick.    But with Jeremy pushing himself away from Nick.....  well we know how Nick reacts to that!

    There should be a deadbolt lock on the door to that apartment so Jeremy can lock that boy in!  LOL

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Re: Was: Laramie Tales: New Working Title: Tales of Greenlea County
« Reply #479 on: December 11, 2006, 09:52:29 am »
very true and very possible, Marie... because sitting here at noon on a Monday, knowing I had set the "date" for the completion of this story at Friday...

Whoooa!     What?    A conclusion already?

Don't we get months of delicious stories about Jeremy Do-Me , er , Dupree like we did Ennis and Ellery???

I'll keep posting pictures for inspiration if you like?