Shadow of My Father Discussion Page:
Dear Reader’s:
On this page you can come on in and discuss the story of “Shadow of My Father”. I, or my editors will be in here at least once a day answering any and all questions. If you want a specific question answered by me or one of my editors, please direct the question to that person. You can still email me any thing you would like. I just putting this here to make it easier for you as readers to comment or ask questions. This is the page where you can make the comments, suggestions or ask questions on.
Warning:
If you are coming into this page not reading all the chapters and do not want to get spoilers to the story, please leave the page. On this page you will run into spoilers and I do not want you not land up reading the story on your own becasue it has been ruined for you.
I thought that Jacob was going to build his house by the govoners house in El Paso. Am I confused. Great stories all 4 of them. I am hooked
Yes he is and the house will be up soon. You all already see how it is going to look when it does come up.
Hello One and all,
I am making this entry a day after the posting of chapter 7 sophomore year, so if you have not read up to that chapter, please do not read any further becuase I may give away some plot lines that you have been waiting to see how they unfold.
With that said, I would like to throw a couple things out at you guys. As you all know eventually this story will get out of high shcool and move into the adult world. When that happens, do you plan to continue reading the story or will you move on to another? If you do, and it moves into the potlitcal plots more and more, will you keep reading the story? I would like to keep the story going for as long as I can, but if leaving high school is the end of the saga, we can leave it like that.
To those that do not know much about what I plan with my stories let me tell you if the readers, you guys, stick around for the long haul, I plan to make this story the main story and all the rest of the stories, except Rebirth which is not mine, come back into this story and make one. That is still a ways off before that happens, but that is my plan. Let me know what you think about that as well please.
Let’s talk a little bit about what nis going on in the story right now. I know there is a lot of plots going on and some new ones coming. One specifically is coming in thanks to a reader bringing to my attention I forgot about a couple of characters. I reader wrote me a email letting me know that Patrick has a younger brother and older sister. I wrote that in when I first introduced the character and completly forgot about it. Well in chapter 9 of the sophomore year the younger brother is back and will become a main character in the story.
What do you think about Mr. Edgar? Do you all think he should be written off and if you do how? He seems to not want to get with the program and that does not look right at all when the students are looking at their instructors for guidance.
The story is catching up with the other stories time line, but it is still 2 months behind. I am taking advantage of the time difference explaining how certain things are happening in the other stories. You have already sean Garrat appear in this story and how he has always been a trouble maker. So when he appeared in Rebirth, it explained it all. Other plot lines you guys should keep an eye on in the chapters to come in this saga is how did Ashton got into the school with all the security around. Well that is answered in chapter 8 and 9 of sophmore chapters. Also many other plots that kind of did not make sense, but with them in this story, they do. So keep an eye out for all that when you read them you will say hey that is how it happened or how that person was able to do what he or she did.
You all this story is going to get better and better. I know I keep saying that, but I mean it each time. Between the four strories I cannnot figure out how to slow down the roller coaster ride and I do not think you guys want me to. So keep coming back and I know you will not regret it.
Thanks,
J.P.G.
Yes I will continue to read about Josh and every character you have brought into the story thus far for as long as you wish to continue writing for us. Your stories are compelling and often bring out various emotions for the reader. I love all of the stories. I will be very pleased when all the stories come into one. Honestly it can get a bit daunting and disorienting when changing from story to story and they are at different time points within the same over arching storyline. As for Mr. Edgar. The man is starting to get on my nerves. He seems to have lost sight of the fact that he is the adult. The man needs to either have an epiphany about how he is acting and behaving and change his way or he needs to lose his job. The way he is currently acting would lead to be suspect he will lose his job. Unless he has an epiphany. LOL Assuming that the epiphany does not comes to late.
Hi the J.P.G.,
I for one will continue reading the stories all through the adult years. As you mentioned that “Shadow” will be were all your other stories merge into, I just hope that you give enough prominence to the other major players in your other stories (Jacob, Alex and Joey and their partners) when the merge begins. I know it is a long ways off (the adult years), but it would be interesting to know where they are and had become of them.
I am always waiting excitedly for every new posting.
AGG
I’m all for you continuing the story into Josh’s adulthood. In fact based on the opening of this story it should continue until Daniel Lopez nears the finish of his Presidency.
As far as combining the stories, you state that is a long way off, so I will not concern myself with it much, but will state it is not necessary as all 4 stories do stand alone, and as such each story can be ended seperately while the main characters continue or become as supporting cast members of “Shadow”
Good Afternoon,
Hello everyone and thank you all for the nice comments I have been getting on the last chapter I just posted of Shadow of My Father, chapter 8, sophomore year. You all are basically saying the same thing, o let me see if I can sum it all up at once here on this page.
Sammy- you are right they are a little over a week old, the twins, and should not be sitting up playing with toys. Normally at that time all they are doing is sleeping. Thank you for pointing that out and I will pay closer attention to things like that in the future.
Greg- thanks for your comments and I try very hard to make you feel what the characters are feeling in my stories. Sometimes I think I spend to much time trying to do that, but when I get comments like yours I know I am on the right track.
Richie- the scenes you speak of were ones I have been really thinking about wanting to get across just right. For example the scene of the diaper change, that came from my editor Ed, but man when I wrote it out I had fun doing it. Rich is the only one that could do what was done to the Mendoza’s. There is no way the governor could have gone there and done because it would have looked bad, but boy we all know he wanted to. That plot is just beginning. Because of what happened in Feb. of the other stories, we all know there has to be a shake up at the school board, but how bad will it be. I just thought of a new poll question for you guys and I will be putting it on the poll page of this story.
Caleb- As always I know I will hear from you and thanks for always writing me. I still have not decided if Alex is going to sue anyone yet. I do not know if it will be believable for another lawsuit from this group and another millionaire created. What do you think Caleb, will it be believable if I do that? Michaels was not originally going to be a main character but it happened that way. I just said above I have a new poll question about him so please go on over to this stories poll page and let me know what you think there. And as far as favorites, I love them all, all four of them, which I should since I am the writer of the stories, LOL.
Caleb you wrote me another comment as well about the link to the history of the school. I already have been given that information by another reader and posted it on this main page under School History, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. If anything you see out there you want me to hare with the readers, please send it over and I will put it up for them. As far as the actual singing chorus of this school, I cannot tell you one way or another about them. The name I am glad you like, thanks to another reader that gave me that name and I used it. You take care.
AGG- I agree with you about those two scenes they were needed to put a mix into the chapter. I have said I loved the diaper change and the warm up concert just came to me. On Monday’s posting of Beneath the Mask you guys are going to get another surprise but to get the full detail and extra’s you will have to wait another week till the following Monday for Jacob Finding His Way. I like to keep you guys guessing all the time and wanting to come back to all the stories.
Terry- I want the governor to deal harshly with his former in-laws but a few things might stop that from happening. First who he is. He cannot look like a person settling old scores because the other party will rip him apart on that. Another reason is as you said, the kids. He does not want Josh to know about what was written , but as the governor doesn’t know, Josh already knows. It is a tricky plot and I will find a solution to it really soon.
Six- Thanks as always for your comments and you are right on what you said. There is going to be a shake up at the school board after what happened in late Feb. in the other stories. Let’s see who lands up staying and who lands up going.
I hope I was able to answer all your concerns and that you guys keep dropping me comments. I will get back to you on them on this page for Shadow and the other pages for each of the other stories. So keep dropping your comments on the chapters pages and I will write you guys back on the discussion pages. Until next time you all, take care and be careful out there.
Thanks,
J.P.G.
Jacob; You keep writing and we’ll keep reading! After high schol, you’ve got college, a presidential run, the twins, and on and on. Love all 4 stories.
first let me say I will follow these stories to the end.
second I have noticed some interesting facts about your stories
Fact 1 each of the main couples having given each other rings, and declared thier love for one another.
Fact 2 each main couple live as a commited couple, sleeping with each other and provideing for each others needs.
Fact 3 the stories take place in El Paso Texas
Fact 4 they take place before Presendent Clenten.
Fact 5 the stories are based on truth but are fiction.
now before I get to my point two other facts must be known
Fact A Texas is a common law state and reconizes common law marrages
Fact B the Christian Faith Does not own the rights to marrage.
my point is up until our BELOVED PRESIDENT CLINTON in acted his stupid law dealing with marrage A person could have argued that by the common laws of Texas each and every one of your main couples are married. this is defintly true for Jacob and Dewayne, this couples is living on thier own and supporting A house hold. they also have are considered legal adults one by emancipation the other by age. Jacob is also considered the head of his house hold You could callhim the Master or Patiort. now I know most people will say the truth is they are not because society does not see it that way. I say it is time for aparidime sift. first if the church refused to see it then do not give them the athority to deniegh it. second fight the known laws not with seperation of church and state but with Amendment IX and Amendment XIV section 1 these amendment give the chacactors the right to merry. they are the Amendment that havegiven birth to must of the other amendments that disallow descrimination. again marrage is not sole a christian domain.
your main couples are married they should say so and they should act like it
Hi Jacob-
Don’t be absurd! Of course I plan too continue reading every morsel, every tidbit that you give. You are a master, and I am so enjoying this journey with you. I’m proud to say that I am a Jacob junkie. Please keep up the good work. And thanks!
Jim
I absolutely will follow your stories til you decide they have concluded… Whether you want to combine or leave them seperate, it matters not because I will still be reading them all… Your an amazing author and I look forward to each one of your postings. I can’t wait for the Governor to have his bills passed for equal rights for the GLBT communities, it gives way for some amazing wedding ceremonies (hint hint) Best wishes and Big Hugs Chris
LIke your stories. The violence took a little to get used to. When I read these stories either on your site or on Nifty I like to think you write what you know. I just hope the real life in these towns is not as dangerous. I live in Oregon so it’s a little more liberal than Texas. I started with Shadow then I read the others. So now I’m all caught up and wating for the new chapters in the stories. Just a small request, please don’t kill off any more of the good guys. A little more even on the political side would be nice too.
Take care.
Bill
I will absolutely continue reading if you continue. I am addicted and love how you write even with some minor mistakes. Your characters are well written and the photos of how you see them help your story line.
Thank You for helping me through the depression of the loss of my partner’s passing. Marv
I so look forwarward to reading this story every week. This is the story that got me reading all of your stories. I don’t judge you on grammar or syntax because you write with such feeling and emotion. I think these are very compelling ‘novellas’.
i enjoy reading this story hope u have more chapters coming up soon
I started Shadow very late and thus read it in full in one go. I really love this story but I’ve got 2 minor problems: 1) the use of the word marriage in the Stan Dudley Gay Rights Bill => when first speaking about the bill it’s already mentioned they shouldn’t include the word marriage. And even if they hadn’t previously discussed it it’s extremely obvious in US society’s frame of mind. No politician is going to use the word marriage in such a bill.
2) Josh didn’t come out on his own terms. I can accept Johnny Jr. not knowing but there are multiple references to Josh coming out himself but he was outed when Daniel Lopez Sr told him he’d be running for the Governorship.
I’d like to see Josh and his father fighting over his protective attitude. And the kids should have rebelled when their father all but ordered them to love Martha. Can we get an explanation for the switch in attitude in Carlos and Jr?
Please keep writing
kind regards
Maarten de Kroon
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