The Queen of NOLA #Medical #Thrillers Dr. Dude #Mystery #Thriller & #Suspense #RPBP @JudithLucci2/29/2016 
Dr Dude: A Michaela McPherson Mystery
A New Series Starter
by Best Selling Mystery Thriller
Author Judith Lucci
Hey everybody, I want to welcome you to my new series, Michaela McPherson Mysteries. The series is set in Richmond where Irish born Michela (Mic) McPherson, a former Richmond homicide detective her retired police dog Angel, and best friend and side kick 82 year old Italian Countess Dorothy Borghase are up to their ears in solving crime that requires quick thinking and ingenious solutions.
A young woman disappears after a job interview at a well-known dentist’s office in Richmond and Mic, Dorothy and Detective Slade O’Brien join forces to solve the crime…a crime with long reaching tentacles that spans continents and generations.
"Please don't do this to me. Why are you hurting me,” the young
voice sobbed. “I don't know who you are!”
A large hand with dirty, stained fingernails grabbed her shoulder roughly. “Shut up,” he growled as he shook her ferociously until her teeth chattered.
Her tattooed abductor terrified her as she focused on the snake tattoo on his hand. “Just let me go, and I promise I won't tell anyone," the young woman whimpered. “I promise.” “Shut up, or I’ll really hurt you,” the savage voice promised as he slapped her face and slammed her into the side of the vehicle. He shoved her again and bent her body like a pretzel. His body covered hers, making it impossible for anyone to see her from three sides. The young woman's voice raised to feverish pitch as another person pushed her into the trunk of her car. The monster pinned her arms behind her head and shoved her elbow against the spare tire. She winced as an excruciating, burning pain sent stinging shocks into her head. She cried uncontrollably and could not stop shaking. "Shut your yammer,” the man hissed softly, his face so close to her blindfold she could smell his foul breath. “If you don't, it’ll be much worse for you," he warned as he loomed over her, making her feel small and defenseless. She couldn't see him through her translucent blindfold but sensed he had dark hair. "Please, please, please just let me go. My father will give you a reward. He has a lot of money." As she made the promise, her teeth chattered violently. Tears streamed down her face, making her cough. She was unable to brush them away. The man laughed a slow, evil sound that caused chill bumps on her arms. "Your father doesn't have enough money to stop what we have planned for you, not nearly enough, so shut your pretty mouth and be quiet before I put your lights off." A wave of fresh sobs exploded from the terrified woman as she lay in the trunk of the car. Her body shuddered from head to toe, and she couldn’t control the tears streaming from her face. The noise infuriated her assailant as he glowered at his helpless victim. A feeling of euphoria settled over him. He loved watching helpless women squirm. He shook her head and pounded it against the trunk of the car. "I told you to shut up. If you don’t stop screaming, I'm gonna cut your voice box out. Do you understand?" Allison nodded and coughed. “Be quiet.” Allison heard a female voice speak for the first time. “I’d hate to mess up your pretty face,” she said in a singsong voice that frightened the young woman more than the snarl and guttural voice of the man. A wave of fresh sobs exploded from the scared woman, as she lay helpless in the trunk of the car. She thrashed around wildly. Where’d the woman come from? She tried to see her through her blindfold but she couldn’t. For some reason, she was more frightened of the woman. Her body shook, and her teeth chattered. “I hope the bitch doesn’t mess herself up,” the man commented. The woman stared at him. “You know what to do, so just do it.” The man hesitated for an instant, and the woman pushed him aside and glared at the helpless young captive. That was when the lights went out for Allison Massie. The woman stepped back with an evil smile on her face and murmured, “Well, I guess I shut her up.” Despite the choke hold, the woman glared at him defiantly. The tattooed man let her go and pushed her against the car. “Get back in the office and do damage control,” he snarled, “and don’t ever cross me again.” He jumped in the car and headed west. 
Judith Lucci writes what she knows.....Hospitals, Patients, Physicians and Health Care. She adds suspense and intrigue along with well developed plots, vivid descriptions and memorable characters, and produces medical thrillers that few readers can put down.
Dr. Lucci is the author of the Alexandra Destephano Series, a series of medical thrillers that offer fans an escape into the busy world of a fictitious world-class hospital in New Orleans. The main characters are Alexandra Destephano, a nurse attorney who is legal counsel for Crescent City Medical Center(CCMC) and Jack Francoise, a dedicated, gnarly, unyielding NOPD Commander who covers the 8th Precinct and the French Quarter in New Orleans. Add dashing surgeon Robert Bonnet, Alex's ex-husband and her best friend and psychiatrist Monique Desmonde, and the cast is complete. Lucci's thrillers are a fast-paced, riveting medical thrillers that offer readers believable drama, and memorable characters and extraordinary thrilers that allow them to escape into the complex, often mysterious world of health care.
Watch for Dr. Lucci's new mystery series, Michaela McPherson, Private Eye. The series is set in Richmond where Mic, a retired Richmond homicide detective, her retired police dog Angel, and her side kick, 82 year old Countess Dorothy Borghase are constantly to their ears in crime and dangerous situations that require quick thinking and ingenious solutions. First release, Fall of 2015.
Virginia born Judith Lucci holds graduate and doctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. She is the author of numerous academic and health-related articles and documents. Her novels are based on her clinical experiences, very active imagination and experiences living in New Orleans and Virginia. When not teaching or writing, Judith is an avid silk painter and multi-media artist. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her family and six dogs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb read for all lovers of outstanding crime thrillers.
By Enrico Grafitti on February 17, 2016
Queen of NOLA Medical Thrillers, Judith Lucci, starts a new series with ‘The Case of Dr. Dude” and it has all the promise of being a new bestseller for her avid fans. Set in Richmond, Virginia, the series features an ex-cop turned Private Investigator, Michaela McPherson, whose informal partnership with an ageing Italian noblewoman, Countess Dorothy (Dottie) Borghese, and backed-up by her retired police dog Angel, make for an intriguing and heart-warming trio that tackle the most brutal of crimes. In this first novel of the series the issue is the kidnapping and selling of young girls into the white slave trade.
The author’s impeccable research shows on every page as her protagonists delve into the mystery of the missing women and take on the Russian mafia in this fast-paced thriller. The skill with which Lucci has placed her readers on the streets of New Orleans in her medical thrillers is present here too and we quickly feel at home in Richmond, as the tale unfolds.
The story is solid; the villains despicable, and the protagonists people you will instantly empathise with in this complex tale. Mic and Dottie find themselves in a race against the clock to save the life of the victims and you will find your heart thumping with excitement as the story barrels along to its finale. A superb read for all lovers of outstanding crime thrillers.
****
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
By Peter Martin on February 19, 2016
Another Winning Series!
Judith Lucci has done it again! She has created another great series filled with unique and interesting characters, great description and a complex plot with twists, turns and surprises. Michaela (Mic) McPherson is a retired homicide detective from Richmond, Virginia (Lucci’s home town) whose best friend is Dottie, an aging Italian Countess who, along with Mic’s ‘retired’ police dog, Angel, solve difficult crimes. As always, Lucci’s book is impeccably researched and peppered with suspense and intrigue. The trio in this book have attacked the global issue of human sex trafficking as Mic, Dottie and Angel tussle with an aberrant dentist, his crazed assistant and the Russian mob to rescue a young woman who disappeared after a job interview at Dr. Dude’s office.
Judith Lucci again has penned an amazing page-turner in the first book that is as.exciting and memorable as Alex Destephano medical thrillers. I cannot wait for the next Mic McPherson mystery.
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About Maretha's Series
There are many free-range cattle farms in Southern Africa where the environment is often at risk because seasonal rains are late. When the savannah is dry and brittle, wind erosion causes much damage which is worsened when fires ignite spontaneously, or villains start fires, deliberately destroying precious grasslands. This series of adventures gives young readers glimpses of the ups and downs of making a living on a free-range cattle farm as seen from the furry and feathered friends’ point of view – many of them being rescue animals and birds.
Hope – an elusive bird with pink eyelids – relates their stories from his vantage point high up in an African acacia. One of his first stories has to do with Flame’s life as a sickly, weak pup in the desert and the circumstances which lead to his adoption by a kind, free-range cattle farmer. Far from his home, the young pup faces many challenges, but when he becomes big and strong, he remembers his promise to his first mistress and with the help of the porch animals, their secret sanc’tree – Fauna Park – comes into existence within the boundaries of the farm. Here all vulnerable creatures are protected and cared for by Flame – would-be V.I.A. of the Molodi valley – and a few loyal friends.
Hilarious stories about how Flame gets his name, why Fauna Park is established, or why it’s better not to break a promise to a stubborn goat and how Flame banishes a bad rat to the other side of the Llokodi Hills will keep young readers entertained for hours. Then too, their humans don’t know their language, which leads to many confusions and confrontations, but Flame has ingenious plans to get the good humans to do what they want. However, the plot thickens when Flame and his friends discover that a young orphan, not only understands them, but also speaks Faunalang fluently. Other foes such as a young, French-speaking martial eagle and poachers make life difficult for Flame and his friends.
Many notable characters’ paths cross at Molodi. A sad martial eagle, a remarkable sand-grouse, a determined female eagle-owl, hoopoes, crimson-breasted shrikes, hornbills and many others find a home in Fauna Park with help from the family’s two cats and their rescued horse, Chestnut.
Things take a dramatic turn in Book 2, when duty calls unexpectedly. Flame risks his life to save a vulnerable young zebra, doing so without regard for his own safety and so, a hero is born. A former foe becomes a friend, but during this particular rescue, Flame becomes very ill. Humans and furry-and-feathered friends surround him with love and care. While Flame is recovering from his illness, Hope finally tells Flame who he really is and where he comes from. Meanwhile, the chickens feed him their good eggs daily and the cats take over as his nurse aids – how will all this care turn out? When the good humans dig his grave, scary moments occur when they and the furry and feathered friends hear a soft bark, ‘Hello, my friends. Why are you looking so sad? Did anyone die?’ Life returns to normal until their Spring Day celebration which heralds startling events – amazing revelations and happy reunions.
Hope – an elusive bird with pink eyelids – relates their stories from his vantage point high up in an African acacia. One of his first stories has to do with Flame’s life as a sickly, weak pup in the desert and the circumstances which lead to his adoption by a kind, free-range cattle farmer. Far from his home, the young pup faces many challenges, but when he becomes big and strong, he remembers his promise to his first mistress and with the help of the porch animals, their secret sanc’tree – Fauna Park – comes into existence within the boundaries of the farm. Here all vulnerable creatures are protected and cared for by Flame – would-be V.I.A. of the Molodi valley – and a few loyal friends.
Hilarious stories about how Flame gets his name, why Fauna Park is established, or why it’s better not to break a promise to a stubborn goat and how Flame banishes a bad rat to the other side of the Llokodi Hills will keep young readers entertained for hours. Then too, their humans don’t know their language, which leads to many confusions and confrontations, but Flame has ingenious plans to get the good humans to do what they want. However, the plot thickens when Flame and his friends discover that a young orphan, not only understands them, but also speaks Faunalang fluently. Other foes such as a young, French-speaking martial eagle and poachers make life difficult for Flame and his friends.
Many notable characters’ paths cross at Molodi. A sad martial eagle, a remarkable sand-grouse, a determined female eagle-owl, hoopoes, crimson-breasted shrikes, hornbills and many others find a home in Fauna Park with help from the family’s two cats and their rescued horse, Chestnut.
Things take a dramatic turn in Book 2, when duty calls unexpectedly. Flame risks his life to save a vulnerable young zebra, doing so without regard for his own safety and so, a hero is born. A former foe becomes a friend, but during this particular rescue, Flame becomes very ill. Humans and furry-and-feathered friends surround him with love and care. While Flame is recovering from his illness, Hope finally tells Flame who he really is and where he comes from. Meanwhile, the chickens feed him their good eggs daily and the cats take over as his nurse aids – how will all this care turn out? When the good humans dig his grave, scary moments occur when they and the furry and feathered friends hear a soft bark, ‘Hello, my friends. Why are you looking so sad? Did anyone die?’ Life returns to normal until their Spring Day celebration which heralds startling events – amazing revelations and happy reunions.
The Interview Set
Hello, my name is Maretha Botha and being a confirmed Librarian bookworm, I love writing and illustrating stories for your children’s entertainment and enjoyment. My level of job satisfaction remains very high, especially when I hear children speak about Flame or Chestnut or other well-loved characters from my books. As with any job, there are obstacles such as the need for reviews on Amazon. Hopefully my books will persuade many of you – busy parents – to post short, Amazon reviews on behalf of your children.
Hello Maretha and thank you for joining us today! Why don't we get started!
How long have you been a writer and how did you come to writing?
I had my first essay published in my school’s yearbook when I was in Matric many years ago, but I’ve written a number of essays and short stories through the years, never considering publishing anything. However, when my post as School Librarian in Botswana was localised in April 2012, I tried to stay busy, researching the habits of birds - specifically birds-of-prey - and collated my dusty notes on Flame and his friends, adding fictitious stories about different birds – some who are endangered in Southern Africa. (For example, one of the main feathered characters is a martial eagle). Six weeks later, I posted the first drafts of “African Adventures of Flame, Family, Furry and Feathered Friends” on the now defunct HarperCollins author-website - Authonomy - where I made great friends and learned much about writing fiction.
How did you come up with your stories?
The domestic animals’ characters are a combination of things built around my family’s pets - dogs, cats, rats and birds - through the years. And living near a Game Reserve and at the edge of a small African village gave much inspiration for characters such as the stubborn goat, Plump-Grump and his harem, Bella Black Hen and her fellow fowls, as well as colourful human characters such as the Pied-Piper of Molodi with his pack of yapping dogs, passing by our fence daily with large herds of cattle. Many wild birds also came by daily to drink from our dogs’ water trough, having a splash at the same time, providing hours of pleasant bird-watching!
What are three of your favourite lines/quotes from Flame and Hope: An African Adventure (Fauna Park Tales Book 1)
“Hope remains alive, throughout each night and day …”
“Whatever the weather, we have recourse; Friends stick together and finish the course!”
“Whatever happens; a promise is a promise!”
Are reader reviews important to you?
Children’s authors face an additional difficulty especially when it comes to receiving reviews from their readers. It seems straightforward, but of course younger ones are not allowed to access the site – understandably so. Yet, without knowing what they think of my work, how could I ever improve? So yes, reviews are important, but I would like to interact with my readers and only their parents and/or carers hold the key to online interaction, at least.
Do you have any blogs/websites?
Yes, I do, but should probably spend more time writing blogposts, but illustrating Fauna Park Tales keeps me very busy. (That’s my excuse in any case!)
Wordpress.com: Fauna Park Tales – the Series http://marethabotha2013.com/
Facebook.com: Fauna Park Tales – the Series https://facebook.com/flameandhope.co.uk
Amazon.com Maretha Botha Author Page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B00MOORJAO/
Facebook.com Public page
https://www.facebook.com/people/Maretha-Menichini-Botha/100008095935465
“Protecting the environment is an obligation, not a choice.” – Southern African Birds sponsored by SASOL S.A.
“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Thank you again for joining us Maretha! We really enjoyed our time with you and look forward to hearing more!
Thank you for having me!
Maretha Botha's full interview can be found at her
Rukia Publishing Meet The Author Page.
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"Five For Friday"
Today we are spotlighting five questions from our interview with our featured author Chris Stoesen and his book
CSS Appomattox!
You can see him on Amazon:
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About The Author
Chris is an amateur author with interests in both historical and fictional subjects. He was born in 1970 and raised by fantastic parents in Tampa, Florida. So all of his shortcomings are of his own making and not their fault. His single greatest achievement is being married to the same wonderful woman for over 23 years. He and his family, live in the Atlanta area.
Chris is relatively new to publishing on Amazon but so far has found it to be a pleasant experience. Most of his writing thus far has been related to Historical War Game Scenarios such as In the Name of Roma which is available on Amazon as well. You can find his other work on the web store of the TooFatLardies. This includes titles such as "This Land Divided," "With Fire and Sword," 'Rock the Casbah," "The Campaign For Greece" and "Call This a Ruddy Picnic?" His most recent book is "From Empire to Revolution" that covers the Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires during World War One.
The first fictional book in the Thomas Devareaux series is now complete and work has started on the second book of the series. He has also written The Home, a zombie themed short story.
He has some short stories and some potential stories that he is working on at the Amazon WriteOn site: http://goo.gl/Kq44ZU Please stop by and let him know what you think.
For more information on Chris' books please visit his website at http://chrisstoesenfiction.blogspot.com
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About The Book
The CSS Appomattox is a work of alternative history fiction, concentrating on the adventures of the naval airship commander Thomas Devareaux and his crew. The action takes place in the air, over sea, and land as our heroes battle in defense of their country.
Background of the Novel
In October 1862, the Confederacy is recognized by both France and Great Britain. Lincoln opens peace negotiations that effectively ended the American Civil War. Decades later, the young Confederacy forges an alliance with Spain – a fading empire desperately clinging to its remaining Caribbean colonies.
The Confederate Military assigns the young crew of the airship CSS Appomattox to assist their country’s new ally. The Appomattox is dispatched with a token Naval force to defend Puerto Rico. Here they will stand against the coming threat of an expansionist German Empire and its ally, the United States.
The crew of the Appomattox not only has to fight against the German military, but forces from within their own navy as well. During their exploits, Devareaux and his crew are recruited by the Signals Bureau (the Confederate Secret Service) to battle their enemies overtly as well as covertly. They encounter enemy agents who seek to do in the young nation through their efforts with espionage.
The action takes place in the skies above the Caribbean and on land as Devareaux leads his landing party of marines to support the guerrillas fighting in the hills of occupied eastern Puerto Rico.
The Series
This is the first book in the Thomas Devareaux series. This Alternate History novel employs elements of Steampunk without taking historical technology developments too far outside of their historical progression.
This book is 81,000 words long and approximately 232 pages (paperback).
The Interview Set
Hello Chris! Thank you for taking the time to join us for a look into your life and your writing!
Today we'd like to talk about your book titled, CSS Appomattax.
Thank you! CSS Appomattox is Alternate History with a touch of Steam Punk thrown in.
How long have you been a writer and how did you come to writing?
I have been writing since the late 1990s. Most of that was more of a historical nature about lesser known campaigns of the Second World War and the American Revolution. This varied between the German Invasion of Greece, the Italian East African Campaign and the American Revolutionary War battles in the backwoods of Georgia. I was mainly writing things that I was interested in for my war gaming hobby. I only recently started to write fiction as a challenge thrown at my by a college roommate who was writing fiction before me.
What are the best and the worst aspects of writing?
The best part is having a creative outlet. Exercising my imagination is definitely a great release. The problem occurs when it takes me down rabbit holes that don’t really matter or are another story altogether. While writing the sequel to CSS Appomattox, I ended up writing The Home. Then suddenly I switched gears and finished the prequel to it before the sequel.
The worst aspect has to be editing. It is just something I hate to do.
How did you conduct your research for –__CSS Appomattox?
It started by a game that I had purchased based on the US War Plan Black that theorized of a German Invasion of Puerto Rico just before World War One. The game was interesting but that there was actually a plan to counter such a move intrigued me. Furthermore, there was a presence of a German War Plan – Operations Plan III that was made to do just that. So I looked into what those war plans entailed.
Then I thought about a favorite topic among Alternative History writers – what if the South won the Civil War. Instead of following the war and how it was won, I jumped to the 1880s and based the book on the aftermath of such a victory.
Next, I was looking at what was going on in the world at that time. Germany had just become a world power after uniting its various principalities into a single nation. Germany was aggressive and had colonial ambitions. With North America divided, the Monroe Doctrine was more or less void. This created the background needed for the book. After that, it was just a case of finding my hero.
I did additional research into the businesses that did exist at the time. The 1870s and 1880s were a time of growth for the United States. JC Penny, Sears and Montgomery Wards were rising stars in the business world. I attempted to draw upon some of that for inspiration as well.
What would your friends say is your best quality?
Probably my loyalty and sense of humor.
Do you have any blogs/websites?
Yes I do. My writing blog is http://chrisstoesenfiction.blogspot.com
If you join my mailing list on the website, I will send you a free copy of the prequel to CSS Appomattox – Sharpsburg Sunrise.
Thank you again for joining us Chris! We really enjoyed our time with you and look forward to hearing more!
Thank you for having me!
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Rukia Publishing Meet The Author Page.
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Have You Heard???
Rukia Publishing Featured Author Muffy Wilson has a new book coming out!
by Muffy Wilson @SexyMuffyWIlson
Consenting Hearts is available for preorder now!
http://bit.ly/ConsentingHearts
About The Book
Just as we cannot live without dreams, we cannot live without love. Love is not found, for love is truly blind. Lovers do not meet for they dwell inside of one another until the the moment a whisper ignites the heart and a kiss touches the soul.
And we call that the beginning...of life.
And on Valentine's Day, what better way to lat tribute to love and lovers than with a love story that just happens--not on purpose, not by design, not by any other intention than to live life and love without boundaries? To fly limitless into the arms of someone who completes your soul gives one wings.
Nothing can stop the power of love between a man and a woman.
This is a story about a professional woman, unlucky in love and tired of all things testosterone, who is erotically tempted by a female piano bar player and torch singer. Her intended tryst is derailed when she meets a Navy Seal in the lounge enjoying the sweet temptations of a Southern Comfort Manhattan.
How does the night unfold for the strangers above the jeweled colored sparkling lights strewn like a bed in the valley below? Perhaps a twosome or maybe a threesome. Or...
Perhaps forever is only for a night. Perhaps not. Perhaps forever completes our soul.
We have a special treat for you today!
Actually, we have two but the first is a sneak peak into this hot new book from Muffy Wilson!
She told him what she had done to herself in the ladies’ room, the slight smell of vodka and lemons on her breath escaping from full, ruby lips as he watched them move with each word and syllable. He was getting hard again; she could see the bulge in his pants. She described in detail exactly what she had done, how she felt and how it had made her feel when she emerged from the ladies’ room: strong, powerful, in control—hot. She leaned in closer and whispered into his ear.
“I am so tempted to guide your hand up to the wet desire you caused between my thighs.”
His bulge was quite obviously rock hard, as he no doubt remembered when she’d returned from the ladies’ room but in earnest at her seductive suggestion…
“I would be less than an officer and a gentleman if I didn’t oblige. I must confess,” Dylan said, “I thought I smelled the fragrance of sex on you, and you made me hard as steel—Navy steel hard…Jesus, Sailie…” Ordinarily, a comment like that would have brought some chuckles but the two of them were dead serious, staring into one another’s hungry eyes.
“Last call for alcohol. You don’t hafta go home; you just gotta go. You can’t stay here,” the bartender hollered interrupting their locked gaze.
People started to shuffle around them gathering their things, collecting their coats and umbrellas, leaving. Sailie and Dylan had just gotten fresh drinks, so they had a few minutes to whisper and touch before they would have to join the others and leave. Shortly, the bartender started turning on lights and flashing them dim to high. That was the universal message that before too long, they would stay on. Sailie and Dylan were unconcerned. They had nothing but one another in their shared look. And Sailie thought of the torch singer.
The piano player stood, looked at Sailie and blew out the candle on her piano. In the flicker of the burning light, Sailie saw the invitation.
Dylan broke his gaze, stood and took Sailie’s elbow. “We’d better leave before they have us arrested,” he said. And they smiled, knowingly, at one another. Sailie was hoping there would be better reasons ahead to get them both arrested.
“Wait. Do you mind if I give my friend, Meesa, a ride home?”
“Meesa?” Disappointment hung on his voice.
“The piano player.”
“Oh…no, of course not. But, I have a small car.”
“No problem. I mean, would you like to have a nightcap at my house? I’ll ride with you and Meesa can bring my car when she is finished here. She doesn’t have one. You don’t mind, do you?” What could he say sporting that hard-on?
“No, I mean yes! I would love to come have a drink at your house and no, I don’t mind if she brings your car. I didn’t realize you were friends.”
“Well, yes, we’ve been friends for a little while. I’ll explain later. Let me give her the keys.”
As they rose to go, Sailie broke away from the man who had held her attention the entire night to the woman that held it now. She bent to the young woman’s ear as she slipped a twenty into the bountiful brandy snifter and inhaled the lavender fragrance she remembered so swell. Her aroma sent an electric bolt to the moist center of Sailie’s desire.
“Come to my house when you are finished, won’t you?”
“Yes, of course, I will. I’ve been watching you all night, both of you, but then you knew that,” the long-legged blond with the soft fingertips answered matter-of-factly.
“Here are my keys. We’ll have a drink. You will come, promise? Do you remember how to get there?”
“Of course, I said I will, Sailie. I’ll be here awhile cleaning up, but I should be there in about an hour. And yes, I remember how to get there. It hasn’t been that long—just last night.”
“You don’t mind him, too, do you?”
“Mind? Oh, lord Sailie, no. Are you fucking kidding? He’s gorgeous. And you look absolutely radiant. Is that an iridescent blush on your cheeks? You look beautiful.”
“Thank you, sugar. No, it’s not blush but excitement and a little bit of cum. See ya at my house.”
Sailie kissed her ear, the twenty safely tucked in the snifter, sucked her earlobe into her mouth with a little flick of her tongue and turned to the man that had her mojo melting.
“Come on, Dylan. Are you ready to go? I’ll ride with you to my house.”
“Ah, sure, Sailie. You, ah…you, ah, you kissed her…?”
“Yes,” Sailie turned and wiggled a wave to Meesa. “We’re close.”
“Oh, well, then…”
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About The Book
In this adult fairy tale young, awkward, young Jack sells their prize cow Pearly White for magical beans to a strange man in a red bikini. Little does Jack’s mother, Lorene, know that the beans grow into a giant, magical beanstalk, high above the clouds?
Jack ascends the beanstalk to a land where a Giant Slave serves his larger Master, Jack begs Slave for food to satisfy his hunger from his long journey. But Jack finds Master hoarding treasures.
Attempting to escape the wrath of Master and Slave with the treasures, Jack encounters a handsome, engaging normal sized human man. Sam lives with others that live naturally without clothing deep in the forest. As Jack ages he becomes a handsome man, just like his father, attracting many men, including the two farmhands, Zeke and Adam.
Even though Jack has enabled the farm to prosper with the treasures he stole from Master and is met with increasing danger, he climbs the magical beanstalk again and again to find more treasures and pursue Sam.
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Jack ascends the beanstalk to a land where a Giant Slave serves his larger Master, Jack begs Slave for food to satisfy his hunger from his long journey. But Jack finds Master hoarding treasures.
Attempting to escape the wrath of Master and Slave with the treasures, Jack encounters a handsome, engaging normal sized human man. Sam lives with others that live naturally without clothing deep in the forest. As Jack ages he becomes a handsome man, just like his father, attracting many men, including the two farmhands, Zeke and Adam.
Even though Jack has enabled the farm to prosper with the treasures he stole from Master and is met with increasing danger, he climbs the magical beanstalk again and again to find more treasures and pursue Sam.
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About The Author
Pablo Michaels disguised himself as a shy, friendly heterosexual during his adolescence, fantasizing other males. Falling in love with another man his first year in college, he followed him to another university to maintain their platonic love, while he continued in his in studies. When he had his first sexual encounter with another man, just before turning twenty-one, he exploded into gay life with lust and anger. He attempted to live his new life naturally, seeking love, ignoring the statistics of the books he read on homosexuality in high school, and proving what he had read was wrong.
He wrote poetry and stories since third grade. When he turned twenty-one, he moved to San Francisco to work and write, experiencing more of gay life. In the 1980's he wrote every chance he had, trying and failing miserably at publishing mainstream fiction. He published his first story in 1986 in a literary magazine.
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Why I wrote Jack and The Magical Beanstalk
He wrote poetry and stories since third grade. When he turned twenty-one, he moved to San Francisco to work and write, experiencing more of gay life. In the 1980's he wrote every chance he had, trying and failing miserably at publishing mainstream fiction. He published his first story in 1986 in a literary magazine.
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The imagery is sublime-Muffy Wilson
This piece really reflects Pablo Michaels’ creativity. His string of word choices is clever and wraps the scene in vivid visuals. The imagery is sublime. Who is the old man, the stranger, and what does he have to do with Jack and his mother? Pablo has cleverly added poignant character depth by infusing some of Jack’s genesis, his family, parents and farm life, even expanded upon it to describe the hardship which was the reason the cow was traded in the first place.
We have a strumming and artful gold harp—delightful—a young man running into forest. When they run into the thicket, do they meet all the other naked men? Are they slaves of the Giant? The panic and fright caused by the Giant was wonderfully underscored in his careful descriptions. I love these, ‘rumbles of thunder’, ‘like a fox on a hunt’, ‘where daylight became dimmer’. Also his use of the ‘thump, crunch’ and the cackling hen really added an element of tension and heart pounding pursuit that was so tangible.
This was a cleverly layered piece that I think was a bang on perfect tie-in for the original fairytale story. Pablo adds depth to their situation and tragedy, multiple layers of tension and understanding. I love the fairytale as a child. I love this story as an adult; just love it. It is a well-crafted, beautifully developed, very sensuous taste of adventurous youth that just kept getting better. To the hilt: delicious, decadent and delectable. I gave it a ringing endorsement of 5 stars. Buy it. At $2.99 you will not be disappointed! xo
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Great Story Telling~Jacqueline George
We love the old fairy stories because, on the whole, they are great stories and when a modern author borrows one, he is already a step ahead of the game. Pablo chose the old story of Jack and the beanstalk and turned it into a very, very hot and sexy adventure. The cow is still there, and the magic beans. And Jack's poor old mother who has to handle Jack returning from the giant's castle with handsome young men who would turn the heads of the straightest straights you can think of. I am not going to spoil you enjoyment by going into details but take it from me, the story gets better and better as it goes on and kept me reading right up to the last page. And left me wishing for more. Great story telling! (Did I mention it's really hot and sexy?)
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This is Flame, also known as "Jack-old-boy". You will learn to love this brave dog as we embark on his adventure together!
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What's this story about?
There are many free-range cattle farms in Southern Africa where the environment is often at risk because seasonal rains are late. When the savannah is dry and brittle, wind erosion causes much damage which is worsened when fires ignite spontaneously, or villains start fires, deliberately destroying precious grasslands. This series of adventures gives young readers glimpses of the ups and downs of making a living on a free-range cattle farm as seen from the furry and feathered friends’ point of view – many of them being rescue animals and birds.
Hope – an elusive bird with pink eyelids – relates their stories from his vantage point high up in an African acacia. One of his first stories has to do with Flame’s life as a sickly, weak pup in the desert and the circumstances which lead to his adoption by a kind, free-range cattle farmer. Far from his home, the young pup faces many challenges, but when he becomes big and strong, he remembers his promise to his first mistress and with the help of the porch animals, their secret sanc’tree – Fauna Park – comes into existence within the boundaries of the farm. Here all vulnerable creatures are protected and cared for by Flame – would-be V.I.A. of the Molodi valley – and a few loyal friends.
Hilarious stories about how Flame gets his name, why Fauna Park is established, or why it’s better not to break a promise to a stubborn goat and how Flame banishes a bad rat to the other side of the Llokodi Hills will keep young readers entertained for hours. Then too, their humans don’t know their language, which leads to many confusions and confrontations, but Flame has ingenious plans to get the good humans to do what they want. However, the plot thickens when Flame and his friends discover that a young orphan, not only understands them, but also speaks Faunalang fluently. Other foes such as a young, French-speaking martial eagle and poachers make life difficult for Flame and his friends.
Many notable characters’ paths cross at Molodi. A sad martial eagle, a remarkable sand-grouse, a determined female eagle-owl, hoopoes, crimson-breasted shrikes, hornbills and many others find a home in Fauna Park with help from the family’s two cats and their rescued horse, Chestnut.
Things take a dramatic turn in Book 2, when duty calls unexpectedly. Flame risks his life to save a vulnerable young zebra, doing so without regard for his own safety and so, a hero is born. A former foe becomes a friend, but during this particular rescue, Flame becomes very ill. Humans and furry-and-feathered friends surround him with love and care. While Flame is recovering from his illness, Hope finally tells Flame who he really is and where he comes from. Meanwhile, the chickens feed him their good eggs daily and the cats take over as his nurse aids – how will all this care turn out? When the good humans dig his grave, scary moments occur when they and the furry and feathered friends hear a soft bark, ‘Hello, my friends. Why are you looking so sad? Did anyone die?’ Life returns to normal until their Spring Day celebration which heralds startling events – amazing revelations and happy reunions.
Flame and Hope: An African Adventure (1)
Enjoy an Excerpt from Chapter 5: “The Promise”
With all the goings-on at the farm and in the bush, there’d always been much talk about Flame’s ways and his escapades – including not having a talent for herding animals. John James often said that Jack, Old Boy could find lost calves, but instead of driving them back to the herd, he would lie down next to them. He often remarked that if he hadn’t known better, it looked as if the calves and Jack, Old Boy were having a chat. Despite this failing, Flame accompanied his new master to the cattle posts every day.
Meanwhile, Spike-BullT didn’t make friends with Flame and completely ignored him. However, Flame befriended quite a few animals and birds on the farm. Many of them had come from different parts of southern Africa. Some of them were nursed back to health by Marie, a kind French-speaking teacher, who ran a sanc’tree close to the James’ farm.
The morning after the full moon, Flame was the first to arrive – he hadn’t forgotten about our meeting. He was no longer a skinny, scared or hungry puppy. The time had come for him to put his promise to Lera into action. The cats and Rocksy the rabbit appeared at the doggy trapdoor a short while later. Martin, a martial eagle, the African fish eagles, and many smaller birds arrived at the same time – the latter mostly to be part of a noisy audience. Flame thanked everyone for being there on time. I noticed that Spike-BullT had come out of the kitchen and was standing and listening on the porch.
Flame lifted his left front paw and barked, ‘It’s a pity that the tawny eagles haven’t turned up for our special meeting and Spike-BullT has remained on the porch, but we can’t wait much longer. Perhaps they’ll come next time. I don’t want to keep the birds too long. They’ve little mouths to feed.’
He continued, ‘You all know about the events of three dry seasons ago, which brought me to the farm, as well as the promise I made to my first mistress, Lera. Now that I’m big and strong, the time has come for me to keep my promise. You’ll agree that there are many helpless ones – injured bush creatures – that need help and protection, right here in Molodi. The humans don’t always know what’s happening among us, or what our needs are. I’ve asked Martin to tell you what happened to him and his family.’
The martial eagle’s wings drooped down and he kleeoued, ‘There are many humans who want to hurt others. My partner and I had two hatchlings that disappeared without a trace. Over the past two seasons, we followed many leads. While we were looking further north-east, she died after eating poisoned bait meant for the pests which had destroyed farmers’ sunflower crops. Since then, I’ve been looking for our lost hatchlings on my own. I wish we’d had a safe place to come to then!’
There was a gasp. Until that moment, none of us had understood just how sad Martin’s life had become. For quite a while no one could chit or chat. Finally, Flame cleared his throat. He looked at the martial eagle and promised that he’d make it his goal to find out what had become of the hatchlings.
Flame continued barking excitedly, ‘Please, everyone, we must try to prevent such bad things from happening. Can I rely on you to make a promise to protect other young, sickly or helpless bush creatures on the farm? The farmyard as far as the stone wall, windmill and concrete dam could become our sanc’tree, a special shelter for those who can’t look out for themselves.’
‘Many of us must hunt to stay alive, but perhaps we could find hunting territories away from the farm. Part of the protected area should also include the forest of giant baobab trees and riverine woodland as far as the shores of Molapo Lake,’ kleeoued Martin.
‘Flame, how would you manage to protect such a large area?’ thumped Rocksy.
However, before any of us could respond, Spike-BullT looked down his Roman nose at us and snorted proudly, ‘You should all forget about this idea of protecting helpless bush creatures. Don’t let this little upstart influence you to make silly promises. I’ve always looked after the farmyard and I don’t need this . . . dog from the desert to come and take over, telling me what to do!’ he snarled fiercely.
The next moment, he stormed towards Flame, the rabbit and the two cats. Flame moved forward quickly and stood between the bull-terrier and his friends. Since he was no longer a skinny, scared or hungry puppy, he barked bravely, ‘Spike-BullT, no one can take your place . . .’
Flame had no time to finish his barks, because Spike-BullT jumped at him with an angry growl and pushed him down. Before Flame could do anything, he snarled in his face and bit him on his nose. The nasty bull-terrier’s bite left Flame yelping. Then Spike-BullT immediately returned to the step outside the porch and looked back at Flame a few times, lifting his lips and showing his large teeth. He wasn’t grinning like Flame always did whenever he was happy.
Growling deep inside his throat, he barked a final warning, ‘Flame, that’s what I think of you and your promise. You’re nobody. Stick to your job at the cattle posts. If it hadn’t been for my master, John James, I’d have finished you off right now.’
The bull-terrier had unsettled most of the birds and animals that morning but, after a while, Flame lifted his head up. He had a very determined look in his eyes when he continued, ‘I know for some of you this promise will mean great sacrifice because you’ll have to give up hunting close to the farm. As Martin explained, you’ll have to find hunting territories elsewhere. We’ve also seen that not everyone will support us but, my friends, the rewards will be great. We’ll make friends who’ll help us and find a few foes who’ll be against us, but our promise will stand.’
There was nothing more to think about. Flame’s brief, unpleasant brush with Spike-BullT had made up everyone’s minds. The African fish eagles were the first to accept the promise. They threw their heads back, touching the feathers behind their necks, and gave their strange, shrill cries. At the same time the rest of the feathered friends in the acacia put their wings together and called, ‘Yes!’
At once, the porch animals used their paws, clapped three times and made all sorts of loud sounds, thumping and meowing, ‘Yes, we also agree.’
Their agreement meant that they would keep the promise and accept the bush creatures’ second motto.
Whatever the weather, we have recourse.
Friends stick together and finish the course!
After all the excitement, we almost forgot a very important matter. There was one more thing we needed to discuss that morning – a name for our secret place.
‘Flame said that it could be called Peace Park or Fauna Park,’ Martin kleeoued.
The cats promptly meowed together, ‘We like the sound of Fauna Park.’
‘Are there any other thoughts?’ Flame barked.
The African fish eagles threw their heads back again, flapped their wings and cried out shrilly, ‘Fauna Park is the best choice. There might not always be peace in the park. The tawny eagles might come hunting here.’
There were no other suggestions or objections. And so it was that Fauna Park came to be. At the time no humans knew of its existence. We furry and feathered friends decided it was a secret best kept with us.
How about some illustrations from the book! There are so many fantastic illustrations in the book I had a hard time picking which ones to share. I hope you like my choice. These go along with the excerpt you've just read!
Fauna Park by Maretha Botha
Pair of Fish Eagles by Maretha Botha
Let's talk about Maretha Botha, the author, the artist..
I'm a librarian who has confidence that great stories will always be told, read and collected in beautiful hardcovers or paperbacks, having a special place on a shelf - really that such stories in bookform will be around when my grandchildren have grown up - unless we've managed to destroy every resource used for making paper. . .
My preachy speech must include: Cultivate a love in children to read as much possible and whenever they can. When they are adults they will thank you for giving them a great gift.
During the past two years I've researched the habits, needs and territories of smaller birds in southern Africa, using this information as a background for small adventure stories for children - based on fact and personal observation. I intend to publish the first of this series later this year - hopefully towards the end of August.
Caring for the environment, protecting the habitats of so-called "lesser" birds and smaller animals is important to me. Seeing domestic animals neglected and left to their own devices is something I detest.
Jack, my bull-terrier died in the line of duty and Jill, a boer-bull was stolen from our property during a very severe thunderstorm. I've never found her.
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Thank you for joining us as we go behind the scenes of Fred's Diary 1981, with the second edition of "Behind The Scenes".
Robert Fear takes us on his journey, as he travels in Asia taking daily notes in a diary. This authentic look into his dairy has been extended by going behind the scenes with Robert as he reveals himself to us each week with an original inside look.
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After we posted last weeks segment of "Behind The Scenes", we received a message from one of our blog followers! "I read last weeks segment of Behind The Scenes with Fred's Diary 1981 featuring Pre-Travel Jitters. I felt as if I was transported back in time. Although somethings seem like the everyday mundane things that we do, I felt like I was walking in his shoes! I was able to see what he was talking about, and feel how he must have felt before traveling in Asia. What a fascinating Time Capsule from the 80's" ~Joshua
Behind The Scenes With Pre-Travel Jitters
From WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016
FRED'S DIARY 1981 TRAVELS IN ASIA by
Author Robert Fear
BEHIND THE SCENES OF "A Day in Hong Kong" with "Time flies by"
written by Robert Fear
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Chungking Mansions
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An inexpensive place to stay in Hong Hong
Time flies by
It is already nearly four weeks since I left England and time is flying by. Those terrible pre-travel jitters started subsiding as soon as I got on that plane and the feeling of being far from home is now a distant memory. I am really starting to enjoy this adventure and looking forward to what the next few months hold.
On the second day here I got a bed in a dormitory at the Travellers Hostel on the 16th floor of Chungking Mansions. I’ve been staying there ever since and am meeting a lot of fellow travellers as they pass through. It is great hearing everyone’s travel stories, as well as getting advice on places to visit and things to do. Travelling alone is all well and good but it’s always an uplifting experience mixing with like-minded people.
I’ve done a lot of exploring around different areas of Hong Kong and it is a fascinating place. The contrasts are tremendous between the crowded streets of the city itself and the remoteness of the surrounding countryside. Most of the travel has been by tram, ferry and bus although I have also been on a train, the subway and a funicular up to The Peak where there are breath-taking views.
My dream of getting a job at the bank came to nothing. I had hoped that having worked for their branch in Frankfurt that there might be a chance of working here for a few months. They only employ two expats though and it wasn’t possible. I must admit that I felt really down after the interview as I had built up the possibility so much in my own mind. Its’s probably all for the best though!
I have been doing some work, as a film extra for Chinese TV. Along with a few of my other fellow travellers we have played background parts in several editions of a series called Hong Kong Gentlemen. As well as that I have been a Russian soldier and an interrogator.
Some letters have arrived including two from Rita, my girlfriend from Germany. I knew she was very down when I left but the news does not sound good. One of her letters was really long and rambling. The other was a little more upbeat. She admitted there is something ‘wrong with her silly head’. It sounds like she has had some sort of breakdown. This news really upset me and I couldn’t help blaming myself for what is happening to her.
I have started making plans to move on to Thailand within the next week or so. The idea is that I will fly into Bangkok and then get a train or bus up to Chiang Mai in the north. Three friends I met here, Sharon, Aja and Graham, are already there and I am looking forward to meeting up with them.
Tiger Balm Gardens, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong gardens have lost half their sculptures and structures. Fortunately, what remains are some of the most unique features. The Tiger Pagoda, Aw Boon Haw's tomb, and the mountain honeycombed with caves all have been preserved. This watercolor was painted in the late 1940s.
An Excerpt From Fred's Diary 1981
A Day in Hong Kong
I didn't get to sleep until 2 a.m. this morning. Was restless and couldn't relax. When I did drop off I slept well and woke up at 9 a.m.
After a wash I got my laundry together and took it downstairs, before having breakfast. Left the hostel and headed to Tiger Balm gardens by ferry and a No.11 bus. Was there by 10:45 a.m.
Had a good look around. The gardens are interesting although there was not much grass around. The area was constructed by the brothers who made a fortune out of selling Tiger Balm ointments.
It is quite run down but at its height must have been magnificent. The whole thing was built on a hillside and consists of numerous steps, concrete monuments and pagodas, with lots of different scenes made with models of plaster on metal skeleton bases.
After wandering around I headed up some rotting steps into the hills behind the gardens where I sat in quiet. A while later I headed back through the gardens and down the hill to Wanchai.
To kill some time I took various buses and trams around Hong Kong visiting the Western Market and Happy Valley. Also found out about trips to Macau and decided it was too expensive and too much hassle to try and do the trip in one day. Besides that the weather has turned ropey again.
About 3 p.m. I picked up my Thai visa which was all fine. For a change I caught the subway back to Kowloon. The whole system is modern and the trains are built in England but I'm afraid I hit it at one of the problem times. The train was delayed for quarter of an hour.
Got back to the hostel, after picking up my laundry, had a shower and watched TV before getting some dinner at 6:30 p.m. Watched TV most of the evening and even bought a bottle of beer later on, my first since Saturday. Went to bed at 11:30 p.m. but was again restless and couldn't get to sleep until 1 a.m.
Fascinating time capsule from the 80’s
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Have you ever wanted to read someone else’s diary?
Would you like to experience travelling in Asia without leaving home?
Then this book is for you. Fred’s Diary 1981 is a fascinating insight into a young man’s travels around Asia in the early 1980’s. This is a unique opportunity to delve into Fred's daily diary, which details the 158 days he spent travelling around Asia.
Follow Fred throughout his extensive travels to Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Nepal.
Appreciate the many friendships formed along the way with fellow-travellers.
Relive the highs and lows that he experienced during this fascinating journey.
Recognise the huge differences in technology, particularly communications.
Become immersed in the different cultures, peoples and surroundings of Asia in the early 1980's.
Understand more about the drug culture of the 1980's, especially in Thailand and Nepal.
Learn from Fred's youthful mistakes, especially if your dream of travelling to Asia becomes a reality.
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Jack and the Magical Beanstalk
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Pablo Michaels transforms Jack and the Beanstalk into a new adult fairy tale:
Jack and the Magical Beanstalk
Blurb:
In this adult fairy tale young, awkward, young Jack sells their prize cow Pearly White for magical beans to a strange man in a red bikini. Little does Jack’s mother, Lorene, know that the beans grow into a giant, magical beanstalk, high above the clouds?
Jack ascends the beanstalk to a land where a Giant Slave serves his larger Master, Jack begs Slave for food to satisfy his hunger from his long journey. But Jack finds Master hoarding treasures.
Attempting to escape the wrath of Master and Slave with the treasures, Jack encounters a handsome, engaging normal sized human man. Sam lives with others that live naturally without clothing deep in the forest. As Jack ages he becomes a handsome man, just like his father, attracting many men, including the two farmhands, Zeke and Adam.
Even though Jack has enabled the farm to prosper with the treasures he stole from Master and is met with increasing danger, he climbs the magical beanstalk again and again to find more treasures and pursue Sam.
Jack ascends the beanstalk to a land where a Giant Slave serves his larger Master, Jack begs Slave for food to satisfy his hunger from his long journey. But Jack finds Master hoarding treasures.
Attempting to escape the wrath of Master and Slave with the treasures, Jack encounters a handsome, engaging normal sized human man. Sam lives with others that live naturally without clothing deep in the forest. As Jack ages he becomes a handsome man, just like his father, attracting many men, including the two farmhands, Zeke and Adam.
Even though Jack has enabled the farm to prosper with the treasures he stole from Master and is met with increasing danger, he climbs the magical beanstalk again and again to find more treasures and pursue Sam.
Excerpt:
There was plenty of food to eat, and the farm prospered. Lorene started looking younger and more attractive. Jack was no longer thin and weak. His body was admired by girls, boys his age, and men, especially Zeke and Adam. He developed muscles to fill out his large frame, looking more like his father every day.
One day while working with Zeke, when Adam was at market, Jack paused and scrutinized Zeke, who worked with his shirt off. Zeke noticed Jack’s interest from the corner of his eye. He wiped the sweat from his brow with his right hand and slid his left hand from his neck to his ribcage, down to his bellybutton. Then his fingers traced over his belt buckle to the swelling bulge in his trousers. Closely observing Jack’s reaction, Zeke grinned. He turned toward Jack, who was wiping his brow and unbuttoning his shirt. Zeke started walking through the field toward Jack. They both stared at each other, feeling something carnal. As Zeke approached, Jack started toward Zeke until they were close enough to kiss. Zeke leaned in and kissed Jack. Slowly removing their remaining clothes, they settled on a comfortable spot under a large, old elm tree. Lying down next to Zeke, Jack explored the farmhand’s hairy chest, which was very much like his father’s had been. Jack had only a few sprouts on his nipples and a line running from his ribcage to his navel. While his mouth sucked on Zeke’s nipples, one of Jack’s hands cupped Zeke’s hard dick delicately. The young man was inhibited and proceeded cautiously, as this was his first time with a man. Zeke, lying motionless but aroused, allowed Jack to explore his body. Zeke finally took command, rolling Jack on his back. Expressing his sexual attraction for the younger man, Zeke kissed the crown of Jack’s penis, opening his mouth and swallowing his cock to his balls. After a slight hesitation, he slid his lips firmly up and down Jack’s shaft, slowly at first, then gradually moving faster and faster, until Jack lifted his pelvis and groaned in satisfaction.
After staying in that position momentarily, Zeke stood up. â€You can have mine tonight when your mom and Adam fall asleep. We’ll continue this, more comfortably, in your bed. I’ll come to your bedroom around midnight.†They both dressed and went back to work, toiling aggressively to prove their strength and endurance before each other.
Jack was ecstatic while they thinned the sprouts of corn, anxiously anticipating more action after his first sexual moment with a man; one who still aroused him, indicated by the his erection bulging beneath his trousers.
At midnight, Zeke entered the room, naked, and slipped quietly into bed with Jack. They fondled and kissed for a long time, until Zeke whispered in his ear, “What would you like to try tonight? I can tell by your dick you’re hungry to be satisfied. Do you want me to suck it again? Or do you want to try mine?â€
“I want to do you so bad, but I’d love for you to suck me until I’m dry. Is there any way we could do it together?†Jack panted and squirmed, feeling Zeke’s skin touching his own.
“Yes. It’s called sixty-nine. Let me show you how it is done, or have you already imagined what to do?â€
Jack nodded his understanding of how to proceed.
“Show me how you’d like to do it then.â€
Jack rolled Zeke onto his back. While sitting up, Jack tossed the sheet and blanket over the foot of the bed. “Scoot your body down.â€
Zeke followed his instructions. “Let your fantasies go wild.â€
Reversing his position, Jack perched his knees above Zeke’s head and lowered his crotch to Zeke’s open mouth. When Zeke’s lips locked onto the young man’s dick, Jack bent his head down to the farmhand’s erect cock. His mouth descended on Zeke’s large penis to his balls, sending a rippling roll of chills throughout Jack’s body. He raised his head and repeated the movement. Zeke responded, pulling Jack’s crotch to his mouth and then pushing it up, just enough for the tip of his penis to remain in his mouth. He adjusted his movements to accommodate Jack’s awkward jerks until they were in unison, ultimately satisfying each other with simultaneous blowjobs.
Jack collapsed on top of Zeke and then rolled onto his side.
Zeke maneuvered his body until his head lay beside Jack’s. “Hey, stud, that’s some fantasy. You were a bit sloppy at first, but after a while you kept up with our rhythm. I couldn’t have taught you better myself.â€
“I still crave more of you.†Jack’s confession was made clear by the erection he still maintained in the dim light.
“No problem. I can take care of that.†Zeke understood the hormones raging in the young man’s body. He rolled Jack onto his back to suck his dick a second time. But when Jack came close to orgasm, Zeke ceased sucking, loosening his lips until Jack’s cock stopped throbbing and he gradually stopped panting so strenuously. Then Zeke continued, practicing this procedure several times until Jack’s hands grabbed Zeke’s head, forcing it down to his groin, finally climaxing a second time.
After they lie recuperating and their breathing returned to normal, they talked until nearly dawn, and then Zeke slipped out of Jack’s bedroom.
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Author Pablo Michaels does it again!
By Ray Sostre on January 8, 2016
This was a story that was not only outside-the-box, but a very good story that was never dull and filled with absolute fun. Author Pablo Michaels came across with
another worthy read. Although, the story is short and meant to be that way,
but the book is definitely worth getting. You’ll love the flow of the story
from start to finish, and it has a neat fairytale ending to the story
Ray Sostre - AfterDark Online
A Sensual Adaptation of Adventurous Youth: Delicious, Decadent and Delectable
By PA Jiuditta on January 5, 2016
This piece really reflects Pablo Michaels’ creativity. His string of word choices is clever and wraps the scene in vivid visuals. The imagery is sublime. Who is the old man, the stranger, and what does he have to do with Jack and his mother? Pablo has cleverly added poignant character depth by infusing some of Jack's genesis, his family, parents and farm life, even expanded upon it to describe the hardship which was the reason the cow was traded in the first place.
We have a strumming and artful gold harp—delightful—a young man running into forest. When they run into the thicket, do they meet all the other naked men? Are they slaves of the Giant? The panic and fright caused by the Giant was wonderfully underscored in his careful descriptions. I love these, 'rumbles of thunder', 'like a fox on a hunt', 'where daylight became dimmer'. Also his use of the 'thump, crunch' and the cackling hen really added an element of tension and heart pounding pursuit that was so tangible.
This was a cleverly layered piece that I think was a bang on perfect tie-in for the original fairytale story. Pablo adds depth to their situation and tragedy, multiple layers of tension and understanding. I love the fairytale as a child. I love this story as an adult; just love it. It is a well-crafted, beautifully developed, very sensuous taste of adventurous youth that just kept getting better. To the hilt: delicious, decadent and delectable.
A New Spin On A Timeless Classic!
By Imagine The Possibilities on January 1, 2016
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author. This review is my honest opinion and was not asked of me.
Jack and the Magical Beanstalk (Yellow Silk Dreams) by author Pablo Michaels is a testament, of sorts, to the story Jack and The Beanstalk... but from a Gay perspective. This story does follow the premise from the fairy tale in its simplicity but from a very different perspective than its original form. There is definitely some new material here than what most of America knows of the original story, the tale we have all heard so many times. Well, now you can hear it again! This time you will meet several new characters. You will feel the emotion of the young man "jack", as he discovers other young men.
I loved it! I have never read a book from the LGBT genre, but I may read more. This story is highly entertaining to say the least. Pablo Michaels has spun a fantastic "gay" web around Jack. Did Jack know he was gay? I don't think he did, but the story leads him along and helps him discover himself. Not only does he find himself, but he finds true love.
What a wonderful depiction! Bravo Pablo Michaels, Bravo! I would recommend this title to anyone 18+
Not the same old Jack…Old and new collide to bring a fresh face to this old classic
By Robin on December 20, 2015
Mr. Michael’s brought life and a new pop to this old classic. He gave us insight into the dynamics of being raised by a single parent. He molded the old and new into a beautiful piece of imagery with depth making it easy to relate to the hardships and lessons that are learned along the way. Mr. Michael’s adapted Jack making him easily fit into the 21st century while keeping the old charm that made this story a classic.
Mr. Michael’s subtly slipped in analogies which gave the story a bit of humor only adding to the delightfully well written layering of the original fairytale. He brought a sensuous quality to Jack that gave him more dimension and depth.
Pablo Michael’s has created a magical journey into the world of fairytales. I look forward to more.
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Pablo Michaels is a gay man who writes gay romantic genre fiction from a gay man’s perspective. He is driven to educate and enlighten readers with the true beauty of love between men. He has published several books over the span of the last five years. He has found a new home to publish his stories with Yellow Silk Dreams, a publisher composed of a coop of authors. He grew up in a working class family that taught him the values of hard work, regardless of the profession, and helped him acquire a diverse education. The family motto is “People can take everything away from you. But they never can take away your education.†He is legally married to his soulmate, a man he has lived with for twenty years.
He was born in a story “Raging Silence†which is included in the book “This Beautiful Escape†The silence raging in Pablo Michaels was his inherit sexual orientation, suppressed in his adolescent years. Through years of struggles he finds peace in his current life with his legal husband, a partnership of 20 years.
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