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Hi Andrej
Just read your account of Jaume (The king of Sitges) and enjoyed it a lot. I then read a few episodes of your mafia story of confused identities (Double shunt), and then of Piero (Akim, Akim...).
I am not sure of your mother tongue, but because you get a friend to check your translation, I am pretty sure it is not English. Although a couple of stories are set in Italy, your name suggests that is not where you are from... it sounds more like central Europe.
I start with this preamble because I am writing to tell you that I am impressed by the way you write, especially as a presumed foreigner to English. There are occasional awkward expressions, but more often, I find myself admiring the way you express yourself. I also find your style more subtle than the more common, "bam bam thank you mam" with more tenderness and innocence and joy of discovery.
You also seem to be well travelled, with knowledge of Spain and Italy, which as I commented, are probably not your country of birth. That makes you a bit of a kindred spirit.
David
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Thursday, 25 January 2007 |
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Hi Andrew,
during these couple weeks, I've managed to read three of your stories, not because I took a long time to read, but because the lack of time I had :)
Anyway, the stories are "Money, Beauty, or Love", "Life Starts at 25" and "Akim, Akim...". I would like to say that I enjoyed the three of them.
"Money, Beauty, or Love", I was kind of surprised with the conflict at the end, it was rather unpredictable, and I liked the twisting, even though it ended happily.
"Life Starts at 25" was better, because I love Jacques' character. It was predictable though, but it's okay :)
And the last one, "Akim, Akim..." was okay. There were just too little conflict between Akim and Piero, but I loved how your pictured their first sex encounter. It was lovely.
Well, sorry for my rambling. And I will read your other stories too :)
dizzy
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Wednesday, 24 January 2007 |
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Andrej,
I just finished "Akim, Akim..." and really enjoyed it. You really do have a marked talent, and I'm a sucker for gay stories with a happy ending. Exactly the reason I enjoyed Latter Days (if you haven't seen it, you need to!) and not Brokeback Mountain. Your story's plot wasn't full of breathless conflict, instead it took things at a slower, more sensual pace, and I liked that. Italy is a wonderful exotic setting, and you included lots of details so I could actually see the story as it unfolded. The characters were likeable and well-developed, even supporting characters like Carla. Piero's development through his various relationships is believable.
By the last chapters, I was cheering Piero's and Akim's relationship on, hoping that the two of them would have the storybook ending they so deserved. You made me care about the characters, and that's an amazing thing. And your sex scenes, while graphic, were not rough and degrading; there was tenderness even when it was "just sex." I've read plenty of gay sex scenes that have turned me off because it seems like, even when the partners love each other, they treat each other like pieces of meat, without the tenderness and caring and respect that should mark a relationship.
Blessed be,
Clea
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Friday, 22 September 2006 |
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Hi A.K.:
I wanted to let you know that I read the story "Akim, Akim..."
I really liked the story. Piero and Akim were wonderful characters, and I liked the simplicity of the story. There were underlying lessons in there, which I also liked, but it was just a pleasure to read.
Your writing has evolved so much! I know this story was written years ago, and to think that "The Choice" is by the same author! This story was still wonderful to read, but wow - you write so well now that you can publish if you put your mind to it (if you haven't already).
I have also wandered around your website, enjoying myself tremendously!
I will keep reading, and writing back as I read your stories. It seems like Matt fell in love with you through your writing. I can understand why. You have an amazing touch.
My best to you and Matt!
Centaur
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Monday, 11 February 2002 |
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Hi Andrej,
Just a line to say that I have finished reading Akim, Akim... this morning. It is a wonderful story, and so beautifully expressed. I think your descriptions of Akim, and the slow development of the relationship, compulsive reading. I have read your Priest Forever, which I also liked very much. So thank you for giving me the pleasure of reading such an excellent story.
I have also visited you web site several times. With enjoyment. I was pleased to rediscover one of Wilfred Owen's poems, the one about the crucifix. I remember reading it some years ago, I think in a biography of Owen, but had since lost trace of it. I look forward to delving further into your site.
Thanks again. All the best to you, and may your pen/Mac continue to flow.
Yours Jeff.
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Thursday, 30 December 1999 |
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Dear Andrej,
I am 21 years old girl, student fourth year. I was just surfing around Internet when by chance came upon your site.
So, wordless...
I liked a lot your stories, no, actually they were amazing. I liked your style, I liked the way you write about their souls.
Especially the novel "Akim, Akim" - I have to confess that this was the first time that I read something like this. I felt a little narrow minded - me, a girl, with serious boyfriend, not even imagining that there is also beauty in the "other world" as most people would say. Until now, honestly I would say to you that I had some prejudices, but now it is different.
I thank you for this.
Sincerely,
Silvia
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Monday, 6 December 1999 |
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Dear Andrej:
Just became a member of msn teenage & college boys site. The idea of finding some excellent gay fiction was a complete surprise! I so very excited to discover your website and writings... I must confess that I've only begun reading Akim, Akim... To the point where Piero makes love with Gianni... Chapter 3? Decided to load the whole book to disk rather than continue on the internet. My 1st comment so far are: your writing is a don't like it... rather I ADORE IT!!! Beautiful, touching, passionate, thrilling all of these adjectives come immediately to mind. Old fashioned? YES... in
the best sense of the word. Subtle, not blatant... not emphasizing the obvious. The tenderness between these two beautiful young men is what is most immediately appealing and rewarding... The background of the story is expertly set making Piero's loss of virginity all the more exciting... perhaps delicious is a better word... I've always thought that Italian men are the best looking of all.
I can't wait to continue reading: yet I just had to let you know how happy, indeed, THRILLED I'm thus far. I guess that I'm idealistic and the thought of a loving, lasting relationship between 2 guys is so profoundly magical. The idea of casual sex for a few minutes and then never seeing the person
again strikes me as empty and not very satisfying.
Well, that's it for now.
THANK YOU.... I hope you rec'v many emails with praise for your work.
TONY
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Thursday, 1 July 1999 |
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Dearest Andrej-
Pardon the informality of this but I feel as though I know you from touching the very depths of your soul through your writings.
I write a little, but nothing that compares to what you have written. You have the ability to catch the feel of what love really should be between two men without having to make it cheap with four letter words.
Akim, Akim... is very good but I think to date Dear Eugenio or the Black Clover are my favorites, but perhaps that is the ever romantic in me.
How much research have you put into these stories? They flow so naturally.
Do you have a lover? For I am sure there are many men around the world that love you at least through your literature. At what age did you first come out? I can't help feeling that you have been very lucky in love as there is so much love that pours out through your work.
Well as it is 1:22 in the morning here I really should go to bed.
You really are a very special person.
Warmest regards
Dave
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Thursday, 15 April 1999 |
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Dear Andrej:
I start my letter in this personal way because, after reading more of your stories, I feel as if I almost know you. In the past week or so I have read Akim, Akim, Kea Tribe, and, most recently, Boy-San.
Akim, Akim..., I thought at the time (I read that one first) was just beautiful. And, of course, I had tears of joy in my eyes many times.
The Kea Tribe was a different type of story, and, of course I was sad with many of the situations and was happy with the outcome. The only thing that I thought, though, was that the ending was a little too abrupt.
But, THEN, I read Boy-San. I don't know of a singular story that I have ever read that has moved me so deeply. In fact, just sitting here writing this is causing me to have tears in my eyes.
I don't know how you can write about things that so many people in society are upset about and make it sound so beautiful. At the end of Boy-San I had to stop so many times to cry that I thought I would never finish it.
My love to you
Ed
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Wednesday, 24 February 1999 |
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Dear Andrej,
Hurrah!
You have finally found an editor worthy of your stories. I have been enthusiastic about some of your other stories. I was so impressed with "For Dress A Tattoo" (also "Akim, Akim...") that I wrote in praise. Even then, I mentioned that the story transcended the "translated" feel to the prose. I wished I could read Italian.
What I wanted to tell you was that "Boy-San" was the best erotic story I've seen since forever. No qualifications about the language barrier. No nothing, it was great. Both you and your editor, Richard Hanna have created a wonderful thing.
I admit, I cheated. I read the first chapter from Nifty, loved it, and went to your Web site and download the rest. So I am ahead of most of your readers. You had me so involved with your characters that I could barely read chapter 10 for the tears, especially when Yuki kneels in front of his brother begging forgiveness.
You are a fine, fine writer. You have given me hours and hours of pleasure. Thank you so very much.
Bob
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Wednesday, 16 December 1998 |
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Sir,
For Dress A Tattoo is an amazing story. It's so remarkably good that I find myself gliding through it unmindful of the fact that individual sentences sound "translated."
I don't care; I empathize with the characters; I wallow in the sinister, foreign atmosphere; I marvel at the intricate details of the (to an American) obscure world of the hereditary Japanese underworld.
Christ, I admit it, I love the sex.
It finally dawned on me that the mood of this story seemed familiar. I ran through my own small archive of stories I treasure and found that you are also the author of Akim, Akim.... So I owe you a double Thank You -- herewith presented.
You have given me so much pleasure.
So few of the stories in the Nifty Archive have a reason for existing other than as a thin wrapper for "and then we fucked our brains out." Not that I condemn Nifty. If you look hard enough, there are some really good stories in it. Some that would even rip your emotions to threads (My 15th Year -comes to mind.) But, in general the level of story quality is C-. Still it's an excellent resource and it's existence seems to inspire occasional orgasms of brilliance on the part of a few authors. I don't know how I got on this... I wanted to thank you for two excellent stories. AND ask if there are any more hidden in Nifty. I haven't read everything in it. I have to admit, I almost didn't look at this one as I didn't understand the title and am normally averse to tattoos.
The best thing about these postings is the note that points out that there are many more of these stories just waiting the translation from the Italian. I have had only Latin and German (both a long time ago) or I would volunteer.
I wish I could do something to get more stories of this quality out. Please, let me know if I can be of (other than translation) assistance.
Bob
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Sunday, 10 October 1998 |
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Hi Andrej,
Most of the gay stories, available on the web, are written on a level that does not require a high school diploma, to read and understand them.
"Akim, Akim..." is on this level. It is easy to read, and there is nothing in it, that would make the average reader, go running for his dictionary.
"The Eight Books of The Golden Collar" is aimed at an entirely different audience. One, which is a lot more sophisticated. I like the pace that is kept throughout the story. Each chapter, made me want to finish reading it; so that I can read the next one.
Near the end of chapter 4, the history teacher enters a discussion with Friend, about History. I had this terrible urge, to start a philosophical discussion, about History. Nota Bene, I said discussion, not debate. It seemed, that it took me forever to get through that part of the story.
On chapter 5, I like the twist at the end; where Friend passes out on Sky!
My favorite main character has to be Sky! Sky reminds me of my very first lover! Both were from an extremely wealthy family and very well educated. Sex was great and we always had season tickets to the opera. Friend is the main character; but the story evolves around Sky & Friend. Personally, I thought that a little more time could have been spent developing the character of Sky, as the secondary character. It takes two people to have a meaningful and lasting relationship. It is also a give and take situation.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the story.
Jerry
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