Sunday, January 31, 2021		51
	I read your 1995 story, "Priest forever" on nifty archive. I loved it. It was beautiful and well developed and heartbreaking. The characters were perfectly developed for the size of the story you wrote. It's also nice that, at least as I am aware, your theology is accurate. Your writing has a purity and efficiency that I admire. You don't over describe but you describe exactly the right amount to create heartbreak. I hated the ending though. Not because it was poorly made, but because it was so painful. What a horrible way for a man to find peace. If you take the theology seriously, however, I guess there's no other way. Now I can't do anything but think about it and feel awful. Congratulations on an amazing piece of art! Many thanks, Sean

	Thursday, August 6, 2020		50
	congrats for your story "Priest forever", by far one of the best, if not the best, stories I've read on Nifty. it reads with such fidelity to character for each and every one... hank

	Sunday, July 12, 2020		49
	I thoroughly enjoyed your "priest, forever" stories. You have a proper understanding of good spiritual theology, and how to apply it to love and relationships. Thank you. Robert

	Thursday, June 4, 2020		48
	Hi Andrei, I have just read your story about the priest "Priest, Forever"and I want to congratulate you for it. I couldn't stop reading it. Where are you from? Which is your mother tongue? I have noticed some mistakes, but your style is wonderful. Best regards, Jordi

	Tuesday, June 2, 2020		47
	Hello there Andrej I must thank you so much for the story "Priest, Forever" - it was told with a feeling that conveyed the feeling of the priest who in his heart as a man was in so much turmoil, but came through it stronger than when he started. The last chapter was a real tear jerker when the two met and looked into each others eyes and saw the love for each other but each had their own true love, which they kept within themselves. A great story and thank you for sharing. Des

	Wednesday, May 27, 2020		46
	Absolutely LOVED the story "Priest, Forever"! Thanks for writing & sharing it! Hugs, Jack.

	Wednesday, May 27, 2020		45
	"Priest, Forever". Such a wonderful conclusion, redemption and healing. Happy anything these days is very welcome. Dwight W.

	Sunday, May 24, 2020		44
	Dear Andrej - Thank you for the permission to access your stories. I look forward to spending time with them. I found you when I came across your story, "Priest, Forever" on Nifty. I'm enjoying it and hope very much for a happy ending! At the end of each chapter you ask for help putting your story into better English. I hope you won't let anyone change your writing too much; there is great charm in it. The narrator is, after all, not a native English speaker and neither are any of the characters. No one could reasonably expect their English to be flawless. To make them all speak perfectly idiomatic English would diminish the story and make it much more ordinary. It's an unexpected word choice here and there that, much more often than not, that makes the reader think a bit differently about the character or the situation. This adds dimension and that's a good thing. Thank you again for your stories and for your very fine and interesting website. With all best wishes, David

	Saturday, May 23, 2020		43
	Hi Andrej, I very much enjoyed your story "Priest, Forever". You have great skill at the pacing and sequencing of telling a story. Your writing flows so well, with a rhythm and mood that is strong and engaging. Thank you for posting! Regards, Ruthless

	Friday, May 22, 2020		42
	"Priest, Forever" Your stories keep getting better and better -- this one is very believable and touching. Thank you, and keep on writing! John

	Tuesday, May 19, 2020		41
	I have been following your story "Priest, Forever" with interest - Don Marco's character is very well drawn. To see a priest, a man of God, actually behaving as a man of God, is very uplifting to me. I have encountered far too many self-serving ordained men whose attitude is so far away from the challenge of holiness that the Gospel portrays. In chapter 5, I was really moved by the exchange between Maestro Riccardo and Don Marco, summarized in the wonderfully compact, simple yet profound words, "Who of us is not weak, Don Marco? If the words of an aged man, who went through thick and thin, can be of any solace to you, 'No man has to be ashamed to love, never, for no reason.'" - copied and pasted from your story. Those words give me great comfort, as loving well is, I believe, a difficult challenge for every human being, regardless of circumstances, profession, or orientation. Your entire story homes in on the center of true goodness - a life lived in service and generosity, sustained by intense and thoroughly human love at all levels - the Greek trio of Agape, Philos, and Eros. It is my personal belief that Jesus himself experienced all three - which probably makes me a worse heretic than the Maestro. Your story contains much authenticity and wisdom. Oldvic

	Saturday, May 16, 2020		40
	"Priest, Forever" - Such a wonderful story about how things could and should be. Dwight Willliamson

	Friday, October 25, 2019		39
	Dear Andre, I have already read and enjoyed reading 'Priest Forever' and am currently reading 'Nunc Dimittis' Many Thanks, Mike

	Friday, 25 June 2010		38
	Just wanted to tell you that I have just read two of your stories (Gold, Incense & Myrrh and Priest Forever) I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed them and am thrilled that you have so many others....all of which I will read. Your characters are believable and you are able to elicit such compassion for them in your readers, at least this reader. I was moved by both stories because both of them actually had resonance in my own life experience. I guess what I most to say is "thank you" for sharing your writing. Mike M.

	Saturday, 10 October 2009		37
	Dear Andrej: I write to thank you for your wonderful stories. Last night I read "We are Presumed to be Enemies," and this evening, "A Priest Forever." The latter you wrote in 1995, quite a long time ago. Yet, it was new to me. I was very moved by it because it expresses many things that are very personal to me. Thank you for expressing the true meaning of love and the need to honor one's committment for the right reasons -- love. Thank you for not denigrating the Church in "Priest Forever" despite the examples of some (an Abbot in this story and many bishops, priests and nuns in real life) who have caused great harm to God's little ones. You understand, well, the intense desire and need of the human soul for love and the goodness of a pure love and this is beautifully reflected in your writings. You are a European and therefore not as affected as we Americans are by the Puritanism that still permeates our psyche and makes us take an Augustinian view of sex -- as if an action created by God is necessarily always evil. I hope that you have received in Matt some of the beauty of the love you write about. With Gratitude, Gary

	Thursday, 26 February 2009		36
	I just finished reading the "Priest Forever" and was moved to tears on several occasions. It is very well written and I hope you will continue the story. Thank you for sharing your stories. Chet

	Monday, 16 April 2007		35
	Hi Andrej, how are you doing? "Priest Forever" I did like it alot, as well as "The Choice" which I read a long time before. Concerning "Priest Forever" the roles played by the characters are really strong and the dialogue well written. I guess it has a very realistic, today's world theme, which is why I liked it... as instances like those mentioned in the story do happen in todays world and is pretty easy for people to relate to it Another point would be the end - how the two who are attracted to each other... and would like to be together... end up apart... still caring, loving each other yet choosing someone much more important to them... while the other understanding the difficult yet truthful choice... its rare in todays world to be confronted with love like that... to be so in love with someone... that to hear them or see them choose someone else is difficult yet not impossible for them to do. It was really emotional for me. This is one of the many examples of your great writing skills... how about having a story like this as an act for theatre etc... it would really be a good show... am sure. Am hoping to be able to read more of your work as "The Saint Life of a Sinner Bishop", which is not translated as yet into English. well hope it is translated soon as I am so looking forward to reading it... by the sound of the title am sure it is really an amazing story. have a good day... Gath.

	Friday, 9 June 2006		34
	Hi, I'm an avid reader of erotic lit and I happened to read one of your former works called priest-forever. Very good story! It's not the usual hardcore humpty-dumpty trash one finds on the net. I'd be deeply intrested in reading some more Thx

	Thursday, 27 April 2006		33
	After having read your "priest forever" story on Nifty, I followed the thread to your old and new sites. My appreciation for your well written story and your sharing your talent. My congratulations for the new web site and sharing the personal side of your life with Matt. In some small part there are some similarities that are striking... I spent seven years studying for the Catholic priesthood as a religious. I now share my life with a younger partner. We have known each other for more than ten years and have lived together for nearly three years. I would appreciate the opportunity to read more of your work. Sincerely, Ron

	Wednesday, 7 December 2005		32
	my friend, "Priest Forever" was a tremendous story!! Hugszz, Brian.

	Thursday, 24 February 2005		31
	Hello there, I have just read your story Priest Forever and was very moved by it. Your last chapter was very thoughtful and it brought a few tears in my eyes at the very end, so again thank you for the story and the way it was written. Des in England

	Wednesday, 1 December 2004		30
	Dear Andrej Sometimes reading your stories are like visiting other countries and cultures, or like stepping back in time. One story that I particularly enjoyed was "Priest Forever". I grew up Catholic and so relate very much to what the characters in that story experienced. I think it's one of the things I like about your stories - the variety: of characters, cultures, countries, venues, interests, beliefs. I am going to print out "Dear Eugenio" now, so that I can start reading it tonight. I have not yet read "Soul in the Cellular" and maybe one or two others of your English translations, but I have read every other one. Scott

	Saturday, 22 February 2003		29
	Andrej, You do not know me. I am a pastor in America. I want to thank you for Your book: "Priest, Forever". There is such love and wisdom and empathy in it. Through your book YOU have looked into my very soul, found it hungry, and have fed me. You have given me the communion food of new hope and courage to minister to our gay brothers and sisters on behalf of our Lord. Again, THANK YOU. By any chance were--or are you--a priest? May God continue to richly bless you and Matt in your love and lives together and in your writings. Rod

	Thursday, 20 February 2003		28
	Hi Andrej You are prolific writer. I have just finished reading Black Clover. Again, in this story you portray love in a most beautiful way. Your works, Black Clover and Priest, Forever should be turned into movies or operas. One last comment for now, have you ever thought of putting any of you stories into a book? "Short stories by Andrej Koymasky". Are your stories taken from a bit of your life or completely fictional? I feel some of this is you and therefore think this is what makes your stories so full of feeling, or, is it just an Italian thing? Thanks Paul

	Tuesday, 11 February 2003		27
	Hi Andre I have just finished reading your story,"Priest, Forever" I found it to be a very beautiful story of love and it's innuendo. Not raunchy and sex ridden but very enjoyable. It was like going to watch Tosca where sex is everywhere but not shown to the naked eye. I love Italian authors as you all put so much feeling into your characters and the plot. Paul

	Wednesday, 25 December 2002		26
	Greetings Andrej: I just read your story, "Priest, Forever", and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I tend to enjoy the type of stories where there is more character and relationship development and less of the "constant sexual activities." I realize that "Priest, Forever" was posted on Nifty in 1999 but I had not looked at older material until just the other day when I started looking through some in the "Historical" group (appropriate, I guess. *smile*) I tried the email address in the story and found that it was no longer active so I did a web search and found your new web site. Now I will have lots of your work to read. Just by chance I am trying to teach myself Italian so now I also have some very interesting "lessons" to work with *laugh* I have just started looking through you site but after reading only a small amount, I want to wish you and Matt the best for your relationship. Sincerely, Joel

	Monday, 11 February 2002		25
	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 furtherinto your site. Thanks again. All the best to you, and may your pen/Mac continue to flow. Yours Jeff.

	Tuesday, 11 December 2001		24
	Hi there, Just a note to say thank you for Priest Forever". I came across it in the Nifty collection and was intrigued by the title. I have now read it, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has great atmosphere, a simple story, beautifully told, and the theology well put. Thank you. I have just made a quick visit to your web site. I look forward to visiting it again, and certainly reading some more of your work. All the best. I am about nine years ahead of you in the age game! Yours Jeff.

	Saturday, 17 March 2001		23
	Hi! Just read your story "Priest Forever" - wonderful! beautiful! And, thank you... Jack

	Saturday, 18 March 2000		22
	Andre, I have enjoyed the visit to your page very much. I do love to read your stories and are currently busy with "Priest, forever". Keep up with the good work!!!!! Sorry I cant help you to translate for English is not my first language either. Regards Neels

	Sunday, 14 November 1999		21
	Hi Andrej-- I really liked reading A Priest Forever and Presumed Enemies. These are good stories. I am busy with school. How are you? My English is getting better. I am going swimming now, then studying. Bye Stephen

	Friday, 13 August 1999		20
	Dear Andrej, I've just completed reading Priest, forever in one sitting. I have read many of your other tales as well. Your story telling never ceases to amaze me! I was moved to tears several times. I only wish that the hierarchy in the Catholic Church really held the same beliefs that the clergy in your story do. I only wish that I could read your stories in Italian and help you to translate them. They are so beautiful. I can sing in Italian, and with the help of a dictionary I figure out what I'm singing, but it would be so wonderful to be able to read your works as you've originally written them! :-) Thank you for sharing your great talent. Stan

	Friday, 2 April 1999		19
	Hi Andrej, i'm reading your translated stories (my Italian is not good enough yet... soon I hope), and so far I had liked them a lot, they are so well written; I became hooked with them since I read Priest, forever! Please keep on writting! (... and publishing them) thanks a lot Io (just another reader that loves your stories)

	Sunday, 28 March 1999		18
	Andre- "Life begins at twentyfive" has moved me to tears. The story "Priest, forever" on your home page leaves me speechless. Within you lives the soul of the man I have yet to meet. Dave E.

	Sunday, 7 March 1999		17
	Hello. I have just finish reading "Priest, forever". Thanks for putting into words beauty. I finished with a tear in my eye. I especially appreciate the moral content. That is something one does not see often. Peace, Henry

	Friday, 5 March 1999		16
	Dear Andrej, Again let me say how much I enjoy your stories. You should sell them to some book company and make lots of money, they are so good. I have just set up until 5 a.m. reading "Priest, forever" because it was so fascinating I couldn't stop until I finished it. ;-) Thanks again, John P.S. I'm also reading "The King of Sitges"

	Thursday, 4 March 1999		15
	I was reading "Priest, forever" which I enjoyed very much. You sure can write tear jerkers. I actually cried at the time in the story when Don Marco had to leave Roccasella and his beloved Beniamino. I guess that I am just too sentimental and have a soft heart. I am eagerly awaiting further stories in English. Unfortunately I can only dream of having a lover since I am too old and somewhat overweight. But, through your stories, I can fantasize, and I thank you very much for that. Thanks again. I remain your faithful reader, Ed

	Monday, 1 March 1999		14
	I don't know where you got your writing prowess, but I couldn't put the story life begins at 25 down once I started to read it. It is really beautiful. I hope that more of your stories can be translated into English and that they are as good as this one. I cried several times during the reading because of the beauty of it. Could there ever be a sequel? I'm sorry that I can't help you translate because I don't know Italian, but I hope that you do get some help soon and get more of your stories into English. I am now printing out "Priest, forever" for reading later. I am looking forward to it. Signed A grateful reader

	Sunday, 21 February 1999		13
	Just to let you know that now I've read a few of your stories -- particularly "The Puppets Theater" and Priest, Forever. I was very moved by "Priest, forever", and wanted to let you know once more that I like your stories. Fred

	Saturday, 20 February 1999		12
	Dear Andrew: Peace with smiles! I first read your "Priest, forever", and since I am a Catholic, it "suited" me, and I enjoyed it very much -- especially the excellent ending. Then I read your "Life begins at 25", which I also found to be excellent -- I have several friends who work with the handicapped, and I only wish I could share it with them, but I cannot (what would a nun think!?!). I have started your "Nunc Dimittis" (of course, the title caught my eye, since I am a former Latin teacher). I have also visited your web site, and particularly wish to congratulate you for your Memorial Hall -- helps me to reinvigorate my praying. I often pray to that martyr of ours, Matthew Shephard. Take good care of yourself. Ciao, with brotherly affection, Theo

	Sunday, 14 February 1999		11
	Hi Andrej, "Puppets Theater" is such a delightful story! Certainly not one in which you could predict an outcome until nearly to the end. A difficult task for a writer. I have read "Priest, forever" -- a beautiful love story. Currently I am reading "Life begins at 25", also very good. I look forward to seeing more of your work. You should really look for a publisher and put together a collection of your stories. Have a good week Richard

	Thursday, 11 February 1999		10
	Just finished your story about the Priest and enjoyed it very much. I am very new to the web and when I tried to go to your web site I had no success. Is there anyway, you know of, that I can get to read more of your material? I would appreciate any help you can give me and again thank you for a very enjoyable story. Ron

	Monday, 1 February 1999		9
	Dear Andre, Well...I really don't know where to begin... but just felt that I "must" write you in regard to your story... "Priest, forever". I was so impressed with the depth of your understanding of the relationships between God and man.... yes even gay men.... and the empathy with which you have treated this subject. I am not inclined to write e's to strangers... but I feel somehow related to you. I felt that I should encourage you to continue to write. I would hate to see you do anything that would impede the free flow of the work. Just keep on writing...... I will look forward to future stories that exude the sensitivity and depth of spiritual understanding that this work accomplished. Best Wishes, Will

	Wednesday, 27 January 1999		8
	I have enjoyed your posting of priest, forever... the story is so much more elegant than absolute majority of the stories I happen to come upon... And the priest... well he failed to understand that there is no contradiction between his vows and love for another -- the love which like love of most gay men does not last long... there is just too much damage done to gay souls by insane society in childhood... Love and vows to God are so much more that a little love toward a boy is like cheating someone for a penny. I am a gay priest and a monk (not in Christian sect), so I have a little familiarity with the issues... and my sect is not much better than Christians in their love toward me or gays in general... But I have learnt to laugh at this, although sometimes it would be more appropriate to cry...

	Sunday, 24 January 1999		7
	I read "Priest, forever". I enjoy your stories very much and wish you much health and happiness to write many more. Best regards, Jim

	Saturday, 23 January 1999		6
	Hi, Andrej Thank you for the story "Priest, forever"... I feel as a gay Catholic man the story is true, for some time and place in the history of our Church I'm sure that it has happened. Monsignor Marco is not unlike few of Priest's I have known, no I never was in love with one of them but I did love them and I could feel the love they had for me. This story is one that is not erotic to me, it made me feel pain and joy. The boy was as I was once, and the Priest is like me in some ways - I too took a vow, the vow of marriage and I held it for 15 years. But I found that I was not being true to my self. Thank you, HUGS.. Max_B...

	Thursday, 22 January 1999		5
	I really enjoyed the series of the "Priest, forever" - beautiful love story - brought tears - thanks Barney Friesth

	Thursday, 21 January 1999		4
	I have read many stories in many different archives concerning sex. I find that your story "Priest, forever" made me cry, laugh, jump up and down and even chuckle to myself. Yours is a story of love, not just sex. Those sex type of stories get so boring, and become so boorish. Please do not give up writing. Stay with it as a vocation of your life. I have wished many times that I had the education and the "brains" to write. What I have instead is a gift to understand and look at new writers and live vicariously in their stories. Never stop. Continue. I await your next posting. Many lives, many lost loves, G

	Saturday, 16 January 1999		3
	The Story "Priest, forever" that you have written thus far is wonderful..... it is good to read with gentleness! Thanks so much for sharing! Jack

	Wednesday, 9 December 1998		2
	Hi Andrej, I have read with real pleasure your wonderful story "Priest, forever". It is very good, even if there are only a few sex scenes between Beniamino and Don Marco!!! lol Thanx a lot, With Love, Alex

	Thursday, 8 October 1998		1
	Dear Andrej, Your story "Priest, forever" is brilliant. No other words are necessary. Alun