K-lee Klein's Blog: Chaos in the Moonlight , page 33

Amazing cover for my Hot July Story by the fabulous Zathyn Priest

I just have to brag a little because I've always been in awe with this lovely man - his writing and his digital art are both simply fabulous, plus he's a gentle and sweet soul to top it off. The poor man was hounded and commented to death by yours truly until I'm sure he just threw up his hands and said "fine, I'll let you be my friend, you freaky Canadian woman". I may not be entirely proud of that, but I think I can call him my friend now so all's good. :)


Zathyn made me this cover - and no, I didn't hound him to death, I swear - for when I can offer my book as a free PDF and I just adore it. I also really like seeing my name on something so stunning. My story hasn't been posted yet but eventually I'll get to use this cover and be damn proud to do so.

PS If you haven't read any of Zathyn's book, you simply must. Here's a few links for him.

Zathyn Priest WordPlay blog

Zathyn Priest Artifex

Zathyn Priest GoodReads

Good friends come and go - real or not

The majority of my writing over the past couple of years has been m/m slash, or to be more exact bandslash, plus Alexander the Great slash, as well. And somehow over the past six months of hospitals and med changes, my interests in what I write changed so I pulled away from the band fandom I was so involved in. I made a new journal on LiveJournal that will just be for my Alexander fics and some personal stuff, and more than likely, some snippets of original fics I'm currently writing. I've considered putting some of my Alexander drabbles on here - the ones I do weekly - because I'm kind of proud of them and enjoy writing them but I'm not sure how well they'll be received. Something to ponder I guess.

Anyhow this post wasn't supposed to be about any of that, but rather the reality of losing friends who you really have nothing in common with anymore. I've heard people say that online friends are not true friends, that they don't count because they exist over the web and not in our "real life" but I beg to differ. Being someone that tends to shut herself off from real life friends, who prefers the sanctity of her house to the noisy outside world, online friends are very important to me. They are my support, my encouragement, my shoulder to cry on, my ear to listen when I'm excited or sad or just need to talk, and it hurts just as much when those friendships end, more so than some RL ones. I'm a sappy, mushy friend who cherishes the people in her life and may make them crazy due to all those things but at the same time, I'm loyal and supportive and non-judgmental and I listen really well.

Online friendships can be safe and playful, but they can also be emotional and life-changing, and when things change between friends, interests or what have you, it can be hard to adjust yourself to not having that person at the other end of the web to talk to. I understand why friendships end and why there is the necessity for closure but that doesn't mean I don't feel sad, fell like I've lost something special. I do and I have.

I want to end this post on a positive note by saying that even though I've loved and lost so to speak, I still have great friendships in my life, ones that I cherish and hope to grow and keep for a long time. Friends are gifts in our lives whether online or "real", gifts that even hermits like me appreciate and thrive on. So to all my friends reading this - thank you for being my gift.

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Living Promises by Amy Lane

I love this series and though the first book is still my fave, this was such a close second because we got to see so much of all the characters from the past. I've been a Deacon-addict since Keeping Promise Rock and I still am. Here's my review.


Living Promises by Amy Lane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I have to admit that until I started reading this book, I didn't remember who Jeff was. I blame that on my Deacon obsession but once I got into it I remembered the quirky, supportive man for the unique character that he was. Jeff is such a beautiful man and I loved getting more insight into his mind and his heart. He has so much love to give and I was so happy when he let Collin into his life.



Collin is an awesome character. He's strong and determined and in-your-face-honest and I just love him. The combination of the two of them - Jeff and Collin - is a fabulous addition to the Pulpit, as well as another beautiful couple to give and take support from their "family".



This was a very heavy, emotional read dealing with HIV and heart disease, but it still revolved around the basis of the whole series - love. I was thrilled to see so much of Deacon and Crick's story included though the parts where Deacon was sick made me want to put the story in the freezer so I didn't have to know the pain and helplessness he was feeling, and the consequences of him not getting better.



I survived though and seeing Deacon alive and vital with his family again - especially in the scene with Kevin's father where he takes charge in his calm Deaconish way - made me warm all over. The wedding and Jon's stunning words brought tears to my eyes again, and I hope we get to revisit Promise Rock again soon.





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Tired...just tired

I have this lethargic tiredness going on and I really hate it.
I just feel tired and run-down and I'm not entirely sure why.

My therapist says I have to put more structure in my day but getting out of this funk is harder than I thought.

Sometimes it feels like I'm coming down from some great high. You know, the dizziness and almost-doped-up feeling in your head but there had been no great high going on at all.


Oh well, I'll just have to wait it out I guess. Do what I can to keep my eyes from falling closed and my body from becoming a slug in the middle of the living room.

Good night, all...errr...I mean have a good day. :P