AJ Martin: Blog

Well, I put together a little premise and started to post a new story called, "Bullet." I've gotten some interesting comments and will continue adding chapters to that story.

Readers of Claire, don't worry. I have not given up on that storyline. I will post another chapter there real soon. Perhaps by tomorrow it will be up and running here on SOL.

I just needed a little break from writing Claire so my writing would be fresh. I might even alternate releasing chapters of the two stories. We'll see.

AJ.

I've sent off the chapter for review and to be posted. It might even be up before you read this. If not, it should be up and running soon.

The group has reached the beach in Carmel. Claire and Jim are starting to realize they are more than just two people. Hope you enjoy the chapter.

AJ.

I think by now, readers have found Chapter 33 is up and running here on SOL. I hope readers find the continuing and ever strengthening relationship between Claire and Jim interesting.

Some people have been a little disturbed by the addition of Sandy to the storyline and her precocious behavior. I did put a warning in the story description and I have not really given more than a brief account of what happened with her Claire and Jim.

It was never my intent to exploit Sandy in the story and all actions have been a result of her instituting the situations that have arisen. In Chapter 33 Jim muses over Sandy's future and gives a little insight into the person she will most likely become.

I had a reason for including Sandy's actions in the storyline and that will become apparent in the next couple of chapters as Jim and Claire get ready to start building their lives together.

AJ.

Along the way, I've had a few comments about the third element in my Saga about Mandy; Mandy, Bob and Jason.

If I've been successful, the changes I've made to the storyline makes the story clearer and easier to read. I've also corrected dozens of typing, spelling and grammatical errors. A few readers have mentioned the errors interrupted their reading pleasure.

I know I like the story more in it's current form. I hope you do too.

Well, I've sent off a repost of Chapter 1. Seems like I made a historical error in the story. A reader pointed out that the DRAFT had ended before Jim went into the Army. I knew that. Well, I forgot about it, LOL.

So, I've changed that to Enlisted, as since 1973 (I think) the US Military has been all volunteer.

As I tell everyone who sends in Feedback, comments help. Keep them cards and letters rolling!

AJ.