It's nice to be back for a while. While I am wrapping up finishing the final chapters of Book Nine, I thought I'd begin posting it.
For those readers who are new to my work, I should let you know that Emory was a secondary character created in Coffee at 9, my fifth book. If you haven't read any of my work before, that's fine. You'll catch on easily. If you happen to like Emory, you can get a better sense of who he is by reading that book.
Click here to read Coffee at 9.
For my longtime reader friends, I'm excited that Heart and Soul takes me in new directions. Since most of my writing appears in Adult Friends, this is the first time I have written about men of retirement age. I'm hoping readers slightly younger than that — more aligned with Cooper, Laramie and Mitch — can still feel the love and life challenges of their ages. I hope to portray them authentically.
Men in their 60s and 70s can still be sexually active, so I won't be shying away from that. But, obviously, there are differences between college-aged, middle-aged and more "mature," if you will.
More importantly, I want these characters to be seen as real people. They have warmth and heartache and a life full of moments to share. I hope you are ready to dig in. I think Emory's story is a heartwarming one to tell, one that comes with different subject matter than I have tackled before.
If you happen to like Heart and Soul, other stories posted by me are:
[1] Extracurricular
[2] If It Weren't For the Two of Us
[3] Hi, I'm Lance
[4] Ascension: Jakob's Ladder
[5] Coffee at 9
[6] Laramie
[7] Say Goodbye to Sparkleland
[8] A Bed, A Desk and My Unfortunate Soulmate
plus the one-chapter stand-alone story in Encounters, Uber.
I've created a fictitious city called Jackson Bend. While all the books overlap in their own way, each book has its own protagonist with his personal story to tell.
I enjoy connecting with readers, either in the comments here or via email: timothylane414@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteOh my God! Thank heavens you are back! Not only have I missed your characters, but I am so thrilled that this book is about people MY age! The older members of the gay community are so underrepresented on Nifty. THANK YOU for letting us be seen!
ReplyDeleteThe first chapter has me hooked already. Touching.
Well I am passed Emory's age, but let's leave it at that (smile)! I look so forward to enjoying your craft again. I truly missed living in your brain and already know I will enjoy this one immensely. Welcome home my dear friend, so good to have you back.
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As always, the release of the new book met every expectation. I love that you have chosen to tell Emory’s story, and your precision at weaving in those characters that we already know is perfection. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and for making each character so relatable.
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Hit the nail on the head with this one. Bravo! The feelings are so spot on. Again, cannot wait for more.
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Thanks for taking the time and putting in the effort for your faithful readers.
ReplyDeleteI love all your stories, but am especially appreciative of your telling Emory’s. From one whom I gather is so much younger than Em, you capture the essence of aging beautifully. I regularly look in the mirror and ponder ‘what the hell happened’?
Can I assume that there’s more to come on Emory and Don’s story?