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Discovered in a Christmas Stocking, January 1, 2010

I bring you best wishes for a joyful, prosperous and healthy New Year. I also bring you fic.

My story is entitled "Doubt Truth To Be A Liar" and was previously published in the zine, Secret Agent Men 11. The art create for this story was done by Lorraine Brevig and she's graciously given me permission to post it with the fic, so part of this gift is from Lorraine.

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I'm posting two links to my website, so please read carefully in case you want or don't want spoilers.

First, the story with a special clicky place at the very top left which will enable you to jump down to the info regarding the story. Otherwise, you can admire the beautiful art and start reading if you like:
http://almostpuresentinel.popullus.net/DoubtTruthToBeALiar.html

Second, a direct link to the story information, including summary, pairing, etc:
http://almostpuresentinel.popullus.net/DoubtTruthToBeALiar.html#StoryInformation

I hope you enjoy the story.

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It was a lovely story, thank you so very much. You made my afternoon.

You are most welcome. Thanks for reading. Happy New Year.

I downloaded the last three SAM zines a few weeks ago and I remember that I really enjoyed your story. Thanks for posting it!

Oh good. There are some great stories in the zines. Thanks so much for your kind remarks.

Ah, the Don DeMarco fic, lads in sunny Spain - so glad you're posting your zine stories! *g* (And heee, cos I'd forgotten you used Shakespeare's Doubt - still, it's a good un, isn't it! *g*) Gorgeous illustration too - thank you both!

Thanks, J. The illo is indeed beautiful. Actually, my youngest has that line tattooed on her wrist so that's why it's always close at hand for me. *g*

Thank you for this, I'll look forward to reading it, and the artwork is gorgeous!

I hope you enjoy it. Lorraine's art is amazing. Happy New Year.

Oh thank you! What a lovely start to the new year *g* I'll have to read it later ::glowers at RL:: but the artwork alone is gorgeous. Thank you again, and Happy New Year!

You're most welcome. I hope you enjoy the fic. The art is definitely gorgeous. Thanks!

Thank you! What a nice New year prezzie! I particularly enjoyed the Spanish bit because we are constantly driving through Spain on our way to and from our other house in Portugal, so it was a lovely reminder and also made me want to set off again immediately!

Oh, good. I'm glad you liked the setting. I wanted Bodie to be far away, a vagabond who meets another. *g* I'd love to travel more, so Spain is on the agenda. It's a beautiful country. I'm jealous you have a house in Portugal. How lovely! *makes plans to visit* LOL!

We're renovating a farmhouse in the central mountains (see icon) and all my f'list plus other people I know via LJ are invited to visit - but it's a bit rough and ready at the moment!! Once it's 'done' I could probably host a 'live' meeting of The Reading Room... (provided they were willing to pick grapes or peaches or olives or something).

That is beautiful! How fun. While renovating is a pain, it's such a thrill when it's done and it's all yours, just the way you wanted. Very cool.

Right, I'm packing my bags...! LOL

I've never been to Spain or Portugal, but increasingly keen to go.
"pick grapes or peaches or olives or something", sounds like heaven!

Well, I would wait till summer. Whilst temperatures there are higher than here (about ten degrees usually) it is still winter and a bit rainy at times, which helps all that fruit to grow!! Also, I only have enough hot water bottles for us and the central heating is not yet in...

Haven't yet had a chance to read it but thank you very much for posting your story, it will be something to look forward to. And with a beautiful illustration - I love the 'older' lads look and I love the idea of Bodie meeting up with DeMarco in later life.

You're very welcome. I do hope you enjoy it. And the art is gorgeous. I have a big thing for older lads myself.

Lovely! Thank you. I like the older lads, and this story, where they find each other again, is very satisfying. Beautiful artwork, too!

Thanks so much for reading. I'm very please the story worked for you.

Older lads and Don de Marco aren't particularly my thing, but I really enjoyed the cross-over and this lush, extended happy ending after a traumatic time for both of them. I like your Bodie from his first appearance in the cafe, having been able to rebuild his life, albeit a rootless one, and so caring. And to give Doyle the gift of the bond between man and dog (a bit more realistic as a pet than a bear) - ahhh!
And the artwork is beautiful, one of the best likenesses I've seen. Thanks for including it.

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Oh, thank you. It's especially satisfying to know that older lads and Don aren't your usual loves, but you liked my take. I'm very happy with that. I admit my love for Daley and although a dog in a story is a bit of a cliche, Bodie would have done anything to please Doyle. It is a bit more realistic to have a dog. A bear just wouldn't fit in that garden. *g*

The illo is fantastic, isn't it? I love it.

Love this story, Kat! And the artwork is beautiful, too! Thanks for sharing.

*hugs, Chris

Thanks, Chris. You helped a lot! *bg* The art is definitely beautiful.

Oh, well! I do have a thing for both amnesia stories and long-lost reunion stories! So, yes, I did enjoy this. *g* And that artwork...oh, she is good, isn't she? Thank you very much for the New Year's Day entertainment!

Ahh, thanks, B! I'm so pleased you read my story and that you liked it. It's a thrill to have a favourite writer of mine enjoy one of my fics. Lorraine is beyond good, isn't she? *happy sigh*

How was the trip home? Are things okay?

How was the trip home? Are things okay?
The trip was fine--uneventful, which is good. *g* But it was very long and I was very tired by the time I got home. Re-entry at home has been rough. Hmm. Maybe I'll post about it. Reading your story this morning was definitely a much-needed bit of enjoyment. *g*

Reading your story this morning was definitely a much-needed bit of enjoyment. *g*

Oh, good. I'm so happy it helped. Thanks for letting me know.

Take care!

Older lads, and older lads in Spain?? Oh yes. That was lovely, Kat. Thank you!

Thanks bunches, C. I'm glad you enjoyed my offering.

I enjoyed reading this again. I enjoy older lads:)

Thanks so much, K. I enjoy older lads as well. *g*

Well I am catching up on some reading and wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed this. It makes me sad to think of the lads apart for so many years but the reunion is emotional and lovely. Was intrigued throughout to learn of what happened to them through the years and happy at the resolution. Thank you.

Thanks for reading, Vic. I appreciate that. I know how you feel about long separations, but I had to get the lads back together no matter what. *g*

know how you feel about long separations
I liked that in your story it made their reunion that much more moving because no matter what happened throughout the years, who else was with them, they only felt right once they were together.

Thank you! I love DonDeMarco. He's really a gentle soul so I wanted to give him a life that reflected that.

I still have a few stories left to go in my self-imposed challenge to write a story for each of the roles MS played, getting "Doyle" and Bodie back together in each one. *g* It's been fun!

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