Ol'Mac: Blog

Hi Folks,

Just a quick note to let everyone know that you'll be able to find the "El" series on Finestories soon.

Warmest regards, Ol'Mac

Hi Folks,

The only nit I ever got on the "Thadeus Hamilton" tale was about his almost instant coversion from school loner to 'up-to-his-eyeballs-in-love'.

So, creative fellow that I am, I filled in a few blanks. The origin for his change of heart may surprise a few, but I hope you enjoy the new version.

I was also able to modify the text to show thought sequences or key words in 'italics'.

Thanks again folks for all your comments.

Warmest regards, Ol'Mac

Hi Folks,

Well, with any luck at all, I've finally got "El No, We Won't Go" posted the way I actually wrote it.
Let us offer up a prayer to the "Text Format" Gods.

Hope you enjoy reading it the way I wrote it.

Thanks again to everyone for all the support.

Warmest regards, Ol'Mac

Hi Folks,

Well, I dug up another one of those 'take-a-poke-at-NIS' tales that have been lurking on the back burner of my hard drive and a reader sent me an insightful note. Here, I'll just paste it:

(BTW: Thanks Al for this keen insight.)

"I like the premise. There were several obvious
glitches in "The Program." Imagine passing out
loaded revolvers to 9th graders and expecting them
to exercise the restraint of trained, experienced
law enforcement officers with nothing more than a
pep rally!"

Yeah, imagine that, or the almost complete lack of adult supervision, not to mention intervention in the case of abuse.

OK, ok, I'll climb down off my soapbox now. :)

Anyway, the new tale is started, but the story ARC is still being mulled over. I'd like to do something with the group dynamic of the kids in Juvenile Lockup, but I want to explore it as budding romantic / protective relationship rather than a "Oh, I like being around you. Let's DO-IT!! WHEEEEE!" Any suggestions by readers would be truly appreciated.

Thanks for letting me rattle around here and warmest regards to all,
Ol'Mac

Hi Folks,

Chapter 14 is in moderation. Let us pray.

Hope you enjoy the read and thanks.

Warmest regards, Ol'Mac