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I got some great responses from SOL authors and readers (who both researched these issues before or actually lived through them). I'm pursuing a couple of ideas and depending on the route I choose, it may take longer to get the story published here (but better that than putting out something inaccurate).

Thanks again to everybody who responded. It really helped.

Hi everybody-

I am working on polishing a COA novel that I started long ago and recently finished and plan to start posting it as a serial in the near future (under a different pen name). I would like to verify some information about old computers that I use in my story (as the story is set in 1981).

I'm looking for some help from anyone who had worked with TRS-80 Computers circa 1980-81. I'm particularly interested if anyone used the "inventory control" and "billing" software.

My questions related to how customizable the software was (adding fields, changing field labels, designing queries and reports, etc.).

Please feel free to "SOL Mail" me, if you can help.

Thanks!

MCG

Hi-

As many of you know, I have been dealing with health issues for a long time and haven't been able to write much. For a while, I've been going through my virtual bin of stories that were in decent enough shape to publish with a quick tweak and proofread. The result so far has been Finding Shelia (posted under a different pen name) and the short story that I'm posting now: Complete Trust.

There may be a few others, but many of those aren't really suited for the pen name mcguy101, so if they get posted, it will likely be under a different sobriquet. So this is probably the last mcguy101 story that will be seen for some time (if ever).

People have asked about a final story for My Former Succubus and while I won't rule it out, it doesn't seem likely anytime soon. If my health ever improves and time permits, it may be possible. Otherwise, it may be some time that I can wrestle my health, muse and time to be able to finish the tale.

Thanks to all of my readers, editors, and proofreaders who have been patient with me and my circumstances (especially with Mike and Malok). I hope you will enjoy Complete Trust.

Edit: Just caught a few minor issues and fixed them. I also neglected to mention the code "Oral Sex" and have added it.

SOL reader response for the finale of Mike and Malok has been terrific. I am enjoying reading a number of suggestions and I am also chagrined at a few goofy errors that have slipped through. As I mentioned, previously, I'll try to revisit this to make corrections when the right opportunity arises, but it may be a little while.

As I mentioned previously, I have a lot of unfinished and unpublished stories that I wrote long ago. Most will never see the light of day, but there may be a few that I'll look at that might eventually make the cut. Recently, I posted one under a different pen name and have been happy with the response so far. Still, if you like my stories, you might want to check out a certain "Sci-Fi_Guy". I hear he writes a lot like me, lol.

Thanks again for your feedback and support!

I just posted the epilogue for the story. I want to thank Broaddus, Doc Holladay Fred, Jake, Mr. Wolf, Zen Master and TeNderLoin for all of their help with this story. I also want to thank all of my readers for their encouragement and sticking with this, despite the length of time it took me to complete the story.

There are some minor tweaks (to the earlier chapters particularly) and I'll try to find some time to make corrections. For now, I'll sign off and hope you enjoyed my tale.

Thanks again!!!!

MCG