My Secret Life

Very funny and I am adding you to my watch list. Cathy xx

Sincere thanks, Catherine.

Very funny and I am adding you to my watch list. Cathy xx

I've read the first three chapters probably in record time. They were very well written, even had some laugh out loud moments. Your ability to tell the story with such humour and realness is a joy. This story feels like it was written by someone telling the story to the reader personally. I have so far found it very enjoyable.

My Secret Life:

I've read more of your chapters, and like Wossyboy, I echo what he said.

As promised, I've made notes of the first three chapters if you're interested.

All the best,

Cáit ~ Reminiscing ~

I just finished reading your chapters too, Peter, and I was both touched and uplifted by the honesty and candour of your writing. This is not an easy subject to put into words, and that you have pulled it off with such humour and sensitivity speaks volumes about you as a person. I do hope you post more, this is a truly memorable read.

p.s. so Toxic Tobias turned out to be alright after all? I liked that.

Peter: Just letting you know that I read your additional chapters and I found them just as entertaining and hilarious as the first six. I won't leave a second review but wanted you to know that I've continued reading your newly uploaded material and remain as captivated by your book as I was by the first few chapters. You are a very good author!
still laughing...
Patricia

Peter

You have a natural talent for writing humour. Da's comments had me laughing, 'You could count her ribs without even skinning her' is one of my favourites.
Your writing flows for an easy read and the dialogue if totally believable. I like the M/C's voice - self-effacing and engaging.
Loved the 'fall-open tubes' and 'mental cycle'.

Apart from humour there is obviously a serious tone to this with Aaron aware that he is gay and also very aware of the fact his Da and the Catholic church will not approve.

A wonderful read worthy of 6 stars.
Wishing you all the best with it
Debbie
'Speedy McCready'

My Secret Life:

Have just read the first two chapters and want to read more and when I do, I'll get back to you with a couple of suggestions. Have sprinkled lots of Irish stardust over it for now.

You come from Kerry? I come from Donegal so you might be interested in having a peek at my offering. Always welcome suggestions on how to improve my stories. Hint, hint. ;-)

Sláinte,

Cáit

This is very good. Welcome to my shelf. Derek

Sincere thanks, Joe, I'd really appreciate you putting the word out. I'm pretty new here and haven't mastered the techniques of the place yet. Your support and encouragement is so welcomed.

He Ain't Heavy, H'e My Buddha is quite brilliant. It's definitely staying on my bookshelf. ;-)

As a fellow victim of Catholic school upbringing (I got the Jesuits, not a sniff of a nun, not even a garlicky one!) I'm hugely enjoying this, Peter. I've got as far as "To kill a Mocking Brother" and the fart that preserved your anal virginity, lol, and will return for more tomorrow. I don't know why this is on only one shelf - it's a riot and compulsively readable - so will be putting the word out to gain you more support.

Joe Kovacs
He ain't Heavy, He's my Buddha

p.s. normally, I would be making editorial suggests for improvement, but I really can't find any! All that I would ask is, what's your target audience? Oh, and to help establish it, maybe push the boat out and put the word 'gay' somewhere in your pitch?

I'm 3 chapters in on yours, Peter, and am similarly hooked. This is great writing, gently and effortlessly humorous and poignant by turns. Leaving you 6 stars for now, will comment properly later on.

Hi Peter, I took a look at chapter 4, thanks for taking a look at my book. I like your style, it was easy to follow and the characters jumped from the page. I loved the dialect descriptions and think this book is going to be very popular. I think its important to spend time introducing the characters and this chapter works well. Good Luck

Kindest Regards and Best Wishes
Lenny Banks - Tide and Time: At The Rock.

I read all six chapters and absolutely laughed my head off! This coming from a person of my persuasion (see my bio and book) is really a compliment as this is pretty definitely not my usual choice of genre.....smile. Your book is charming and delightful and I think I love Aaron! But it's only charming and delightful because you, Peter, are a great writer! Truly gifted! and I love your book. I laughed until I cried at your comments concerning:

Aaron's Da, total jerk and ridiculously macho
Da catching Aaron behind the barn doing you-know-what
Aaron's sweet mom (how did she *ever* put up with Aaron's Da???) and "the real cause of homosexuality is hair loss"
Fall - open tubes
Toxic Tobias
"Roll on, Da's eightieth birthday!" (wiped tears away at that one!)

In addition to Aaron, I also loved Deirdre Joyce, the complete tease and Aaron's soulbuddy, and sweet little Carmel, Aaron's baby sister and his "doll."

You've written a precious book, Peter and it's a joy to read. I hope as your story progresses beyond the six chapters that you've uploaded that it doesn't become heavy and overly serious as your light tone is a brilliant way to show the feelings and experienes of a young man who is gay. I find no flaws and have no suggestions. I think you have a small masterpiece here and I wish you the very best for the publication and success of your novel.

Sincerely,
Patricia Laster
Breaking Free

Hi Peter,
Wow, what a dynamic opening and a first chapter! I liked what I read so far and I congratulate you for your bold descriptions.

Your voice and pace sounds just right to me, perhaps My Secret Life is sooo my genre. Your writing certainly delivers and I look forward to reading more.
6/6 stars from me and in my Watch List.
Best wishes,
Lucette Cohen Fins- Ten Deep Footprints

Sincere thanks, Tod. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. I will drop by for a peek at theLost Wink.

Absolutely stellar voice! You manage to breath a tremendous amount of life into your opening chapter, almost entirely due to your beautiful voice. It makes your character pop right off the page. So much fun to read, and very witty, and well polished on top of that. Six stars!
Best of luck with this!
And do drop by for a peek at the Lost Wink.
Thanks!
Tod
http://authonomy.com/books/40646/the-lost-wink/

Absolutely stellar voice! You manage to breath a tremendous amount of life into your opening chapter, almost entirely due to your beautiful voice. It makes your character pop right off the page. So much fun to read, and very witty, and well polished on top of that. Six stars!
Best of luck with this!
And do drop by for a peek at the Lost Wink.
Thanks!
Tod
http://authonomy.com/books/40646/the-lost-wink/