For this story, I don’t plan to do the regular blog posts
that I did with the previous books. This could potentially be the only one I
do, so I will give you some advance information.
The first chapter of Coffee at 9 is “February.” Each chapter will be a
subsequent month. When the book is done — 12 chapters — you will have accompanied
Cooper in a transformative year in his life. Click here for Chapter 1.
It has long been my goal for each of my stories to have its
own angle. Whether it was Lance’s AA meetings, Trent’s journal or a
year-by-year account of Jakob’s life, each of my books had its own feel. While
the month-to-month format will partially define Coffee at 9. There are
many facets to this story that have pushed me as a writer: Cooper’s role not
only as a father, but a gay father; an older character; recovering from betrayal
and the effort to reconcile; family and religion; romantic temptation and
figuring out who you are supposed to be. I honestly found this book to be my
most rewarding. I hope you like it too.
In terms of chronology, this story begins about three months after Lance and Jakob move at the end of Hi, I'm Lance.
However, this might be your first time to read a story of
mine. If you happen to like my writing, here is a short synopsis of earlier
stories:
[1] Extracurricular
Michael Terry hadn’t realized his last breakup had
veered his life so off track. A risky and ill-advised encounter with a younger
man (and a former student) sets him on a whirlwind path to an unexpected romance. As feelings develop,
Mike has to weigh the consequences of hurting an impressionable man just coming
out with the obvious challenges their age differences entail. Click here to start at the beginning of my writing.
[2] If It Weren’t for the Two of Us
College student Trent Kyriazi prepares for graduation but
nothing much further. As he emerges into the gay world, having just accepted
his sexuality, he has to navigate his way through various aspects of life — a
new romance on hold, a future career and an uneasy relationship with parents.
To complicate things further, feelings developing for his best friend might
potentially stand in his way. Click here to begin Trent's book.
[3] Hi, I’m Lance
Lance Wheeling had everything a young college graduate would
want: good looks, a job lined up, a roommate situation solved — and a body with
enviable features. His one problem? He’s in love with a best friend he can’t
have. Following a drunken car wreck, Lance begins a journey through AA that
brings him to significant people who will play major roles in his life — and
recovery. Click here for Hi, I'm Lance.
[4] Ascension: Jakob’s Ladder
After being honest to his parents that he is gay, Jakob
Morgan is thrown out of his home by his family at the age of 17. With nowhere
to turn, Jakob must do what he has to just to find a roof over his head. His path
finds him struggling to climb from life’s lowest lows. Several years of taking
the next step find him climbing a step — or rung — at a time until he meets the one he was supposed to. Click to start this story.
And now we have Coffee at 9. Cooper is not your
typical gay man, but he probably has gone through or will feel something you
have. I hope everyone finds a little of themselves in Cooper. To my readers out
there who started — or are still in — a heterosexual marriage, I wish to know
how this story strikes you. Perhaps it will help you more deeply feel that you
are not alone.
I enjoy hearing from readers, so share your stories and
thoughts. timothylane414@gmail.com
Although comments are still possible to post on the blog even though I won’t be doing
routine posts, I enjoy email. Some of you have mentioned that you receive
an error when trying to “comment” too. Grr. Technology.
Thank you for your support. I cannot convey in words how much I appreciate the readers.
Timothy
