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Bio:
Married mid 50-s watched QAF from the very beginning- started writing at the end of the series and haven't stopped
It’s funny how life works sometimes -- in cycles, repeating the same themes in different ways with different situations. Leaving it up to us to recognize a familiar situation and call on our past experience to get through it. But sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.
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Justin decides to make a huge transition in his career, but things are not always what they seem.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Established Relationship, Friendship, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Stories from the "Changed" Verse
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 65677 Read Count: 18105
Date: Sep 29, 2019 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Great update. The pain that both of them are feeling is very palpable. Great writing. I know that writing an emotional story is hard and takes a lot of effort on the writer's part. As a reader, I appreciate the update.
Author's Response:
Thank you <3 This was an extremely difficult chapter to write because it was so emotional. I needed to be in the right headspace to do it, and that took a bit of time. And I still left it with a lot of tears shed, and a headache. But I'm pleased with how it turned out, and that it seems I've conveyed what I intended.
Date: Oct 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14
Maybe they will both learn that marriage is a partnership and that no matter what is going on with you, you need to pay attention to your partner. Also, one partner should never feel that they are a burden to the other. Great connection between the two men- you could feel the emotion.
Author's Response:
This was a HUGE wakeup call for both of them...HUGE. So, worry not, they've definitely had more than a few realizations about marriage and partnership...particularly Brian, whose demons have left him feeling like a burden for much of his life. Like he doesn't deserve to not feel that way. Of course, we know otherwise, but that's something that will always linger for him a little bit, I think. So glad you enjoyed the chapter! :)
Date: Oct 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
Brian is struggling with letting Justin make his own decisions. I understand his reluctance as his allowing Justin to make his own decisions was the very thing that allowed Justin to plunge into Depression while his partner made multiple excuses. Brian is at least aware of the difficulties of hte situation and I'm pleased to see he was able distract himself enough. Love the last line of the chapter.
Author's Response:
Brian standing back now is a lot different from the way he stood back as Justin was falling deeper into depression, I think. He's still being mindful of the situation, but he knows he has to let Justin lead the way here. And for control-freak Brian, that's big. ;) So glad you loved the last line! <3
Early in season two, after a row with Justin, Brian mulls over their relationship and considers what to do to keep the boy around. A subsequent conversation with Debbie, which goes a little differently than in canon, propels him to act immediately. Steaminess ensues.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Justin Taylor
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, Family, M/M, One-Shot, Rimming, Toppy Justin, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Canon Divergence, Drama, Fix-it, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10427 Read Count: 2327
Date: Aug 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Loved the ending - Brian not running for the hills at Justin's words.
Author's Response:
I'm thrilled you liked the ending, Sandy! :) Brian has realized he can put his trust in Justin - and in his love for him. It doesn't get any better than that for Brian. :)
Thanks for leaving a comment; it's much appreciated.
~ Karynn
Justin is an empath who can read anyone's feelings. Or that’s what he thought until the day he ventured onto Liberty Avenue and met the most beautiful man he’d ever seen. A man who was a total blank to him. But what happens when there’s a crisis and only Justin’s empathic skills can help save the day?
STORY IS NOW COMPLETE!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Abduction, Canon Divergence, M/M, Season 1, Violence
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 23 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 92325 Read Count: 33830
Date: Feb 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Face Of God
I was waiting until this was finished before starting it. So far, so good. Interesting premise- Justin reading Brian or not reading him as the case may be. He was always on to him in canon, so it should be very interesting how he handles the man he can't read in this story.
Author's Response:
Yay! I'm excited to hear what you think. But it will be quite different having a Justin that CAN'T read Brian at all. Happy Reading! TAG
Life in the Taylor- Kinney family continues. Brinn is going away to school while Brian accompanies Justin on his European tour. The whole extended family finds there way back to Brian and Justin as the family grows and expands.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Original Male Character
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 149508 Read Count: 17329
Date: Sep 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
Another great story. You've really made a huge family for them and I can see all the interactions. can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response:
Since I have been home on medical leave the first chapter of the next one is already done and I'm well into chapter 2. Glad you enjoy the 'family'.
[Reviews - 99] 
SYNOPSIS:
Michael returns from Portland as a man on a mission. How is he going to respond when he finds out just how much things have changed? And will he finally figure out that it’s time to design his own life, instead of trying to plan Brian’s?
It’s decision time… and not only for Michael.
Again, a MAJOR shoutout goes to Lorie, who is helping me to endure the Committee of Whine and Coo at constant war in my head. And also to Cathy Sunderland (BritinManor) and Deb Tanner for the bunnies that is inspiring the continuation of this series. All of you ladies are AAAAaaa-MAZING!
*COMPLETE*
HAPPY READING, Y'ALL!
Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Divina Devore, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Canon Divergence, Drug Use - Recreational, Established Relationship, Friendship, Jealousy, Language, M/M, Possessive, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5, Voyeurism, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Drama, Fix-it, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/David, Ted/Other, Vic/Rodney
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 52484 Read Count: 37759
Date: Oct 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: CHAPTER THREE: EXPECTATION VERSUS REALITY 2
Michael is such a whiney person- I won't call him an adult since he is only an adult in age, not actions. I just absolutely love the talk between Em and Daphne- their solution is priceless. Michael feels so entitiled and he really is not entitled to anything. He really should grow up but won't
Date: Oct 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: CHAPTER FOUR: REALITY BITES
Great chapter. I like Vic. I have always felt he was a great character and had such wisdom but due to his age, he wasn't a focus. I like his ideas for Mel. She should take LIndsay and make notes- then take them to the court.
Date: Nov 08, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: CHAPTER FIVE: THE HIGH COST OF BEING WILLFULLY DEAF, DUMB and BLIND
lovely update. So glad that justin is the sneaky man that he is and taped the conversations. Now, hopefully, Debbie will wake up.
Date: Nov 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: CHAPTER SIX: THE HARBINGER OF A BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE EQUALS…
Great update. Leda and Cynthia- didn't see that one coming, but good way to get her in the story. LIndsay is conniving and I hope they find her quickly.
Date: Dec 19, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: CHAPTER EIGHT: WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS
So typical of Michael to try and pin everything bad that happens on Brian so that he will bail him out. Michael is such a toad, jsut as Cynthia said. I don't even need to be a fly on the wall at Deb's house to hear Michael whining.
I like that Mel and Brian are finally not at each other's throats and being suppportive for Gus.
Date: Dec 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: CHAPTER 9: WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS Part 2
Go Daphne. Daphne is not afraid of Deb and even if she did not own part of the diner, I don't see her backing down either. Emmett is great for standing up to her as well. AS for Lindsay, she better realize that her manipulations are all backfiring as she is a bad player. She thinks that her moves will result in set responses and doesn't give any credit to the players thinking about what is best for themselves. I can't wait till she realizes they are married.
Date: Jan 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 10: CHAPTER 10: WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS Part 3
great update, I love the way Brian just announced to everyone that they were married. Justin kicking Craig out of the business and his mother ( grandmother) supporting him are just great too. I always love all the twist and turns you put into your stories.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 139984 Read Count: 28042
Date: Nov 14, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
thanks for fixing the chapter. I came home tonight and am reading the story again. yeah. I love this story. The mystery and intrigue. I hope they find Brinn and she realized that going away with her mom is not the answer. Hopefully Justin will allow her to have a relationship with her. Taking her across to mexico may not be the best idea, but then Dan can retrieve her.
Date: Nov 14, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
great update- when is danny going to see Brinn's call? ugh
Date: Nov 14, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
Brian is right, but I think Gus is really starting to love Seth and that may be a problem
Date: Nov 14, 2019 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
let them find Brinn
Author's Response:
I hope you get some of the answers you're looking for.
This is the final story in the Double Trouble Trilogy. It picks up about 6 years after 'Graduation' ends. JR is happily married to husband Noah and pregnant with her first child... the first Grandchild for Brian and Justin. Gus is also happily married to husband Jason. This couple wants nothing more than to also make Brian and Justin Grandparents, but it has not been as easy for them. Then, out of nowhere, someone from Gus and JR's Canadian past comes back into their lives and may be the solution that Gus and Jason have been praying for.
I wish to thank once again the lovely Nikki for her wonderful banner, and my dear friend, Judy, for her terrific beta skills.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Established Relationship, Family, Friendship, M/M, Real Life Issues
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Other Cast Pairing
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 50906 Read Count: 8938
Date: Dec 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: In Memory of My Mothers
I love the name. Great job and so happy you are writing again.
Author's Response:
I am so glad that you liked the baby's name. It is wonderful to hear from you again. Thankfully my muse has returned to me and I've been able to get back to this long-delayed story. I hope you will enjoy it all the way to the final ending. Warmest hugs, Grammy
Date: Dec 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: A Voice From the Past
I guess we will find out what Heather needs, just hope that Gus doesn't get distracted for too long.
Author's Response:
You don't need to worry about Gus. Nothing would ever distract Gus from Jason and their desire for a family of their own. And yes, Heather will reveal the purpose of her visit in the next chapter, which is coming up quite soon. Thank you for commenting. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Jan 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: A Visit from the Past with an Offer for the Future
I want Gus to be happy, but I think Jason has some serious concerns that they need to figure out.
Author's Response:
Gus will never do anything that Jason doesn't approve of, so they will definitely work this situation out between them before giving Heather their final answer. The next chapter will tell us what they have decided. Thank you so much for your comments. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Jan 17, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Baby Making Time
I have fears that the family of Heather does not actually exist. Hopefully my fears are unfounded.
Author's Response:
In some ways, your fears of Jerry and Steven not being a part of Heather's life are indeed unfounded, but the full story will soon be revealed in coming chapters. First comes the joy over the upcoming birth of Gus and Jason's twins. Wonderful comments, Sandy. Thank you very much. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Jun 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: Good News For One, Bad News For Another
Too short. And here I thought you would have us closer to rescuing the baby. But I guess you are closer, with Marie's husband being a cop etc. Can't wait for the next update.
Author's Response:
Marie's husband will indeed play a part in the outcome of this story, and you won't have to wait long to find out how. The next update coming asap. Thanks for the great comments. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Jul 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 16: A Revealing Discovery
So close- Amando will be home soon- so glad that the policeman listened to his wife. Thanks for the update.
Author's Response:
Heather made the worst mistake when she let her guard down and made friends with someone like Marie, and thank heavens for that. Now it is time for Gus and Jason to have their whole family together again. Thank you so much for the great comments. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Sep 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Loving Life and Facing Consequences
Full circle. Great ending to a very long saga. A love that will never cease. Enjoyed the whole trilogy.
Author's Response:
What wonderful comments, Sfscarlet. A dozen years ago, I never thought that this story would grow as it did, but I enjoyed writing about Brian and Justin being Gus and JR's parents so much that I had to let it continue. I can't thank you enough for sticking with this series, despite the length of time it took me to complete it. I am very grateful for your support. Huge hugs, Grammy
Happy Holidays everyone. I have an early Christmas gift for you, and I hope you will enjoy it. This story is set a little over ten years after Justin headed off for New York City, leaving Pittsburgh behind. It seems that his plan didn't last long, and a decade later he is happily married to Brian. The only fly in the ointment of their happiness is how much Brian misses seeing his son, Gus far more often than the occasional visits back and forth to Canada. Justin's dearest wish is to arrange for Brian to receive the best Christmas gift ever, and he is willing to do whatever he can to make that happen
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Christmas, Family, Post-series
Genres: Fix-it
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5021 Read Count: 1046
Date: Dec 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Special Delivery For Christmas
Love holiday stories and this one was great. Sweet reunion for everyone. Hope your holidays are happy and bright, Sandy. Glad you have returned to writing.
Author's Response:
This makes me so happy to know that you enjoyed my holiday story. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to an interesting 2020 with a number of stories running through my head. I hope you will find something worth reading. And I wish a very Happy 2020 for you too. Warm hugs, Grammy