Comments on: Doing it all Over, by Al Steiner http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/ Seeking the Best in Online Erotica Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:54:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Francois http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-45976 Francois Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:31:12 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-45976 DIAO was one of my first stories. And honestly, it spoiled me! I just started reading online stories and decided to read that one first. From then on I've been looking for stories of the same caliber. I've come close! Rewind, for me, starts almost exactly like DIAO, but quickly develops to a seriously enjoyable story, though at the end it became apparent that the author either got sick of writing the story or ran out of juice. The tearjerker with Ed and Beffie made my heart ache! Haha! So, that's my 2(South African) cents! Anyone wanna point me to some equally talented writers? Much appreciated! Dankie! Thank you. DIAO was one of my first stories. And honestly, it spoiled me! I just started reading online stories and decided to read that one first. From then on I’ve been looking for stories of the same caliber. I’ve come close! Rewind, for me, starts almost exactly like DIAO, but quickly develops to a seriously enjoyable story, though at the end it became apparent that the author either got sick of writing the story or ran out of juice. The tearjerker with Ed and Beffie made my heart ache! Haha! So, that’s my 2(South African) cents! Anyone wanna point me to some equally talented writers? Much appreciated! Dankie! Thank you.

]]> By: TerminusOmega13 http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-35842 TerminusOmega13 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-35842 I hate to ignite a flame war but I found Rewind better. In a way, I felt that Doing It All Over had too much sex at the begining, but it was a great read. Many times since I read Rewind I have envisioned myself in such a situation. Also, Rewind is the only story ever, print and internet, to nearly make me cry. The scene with Eddie and Beth still wrenches my heart to this day. I wish he would finish it. That is what DIAO has that Rewind does not, you know how it ends. I wish Frank would finish someday. I would rate when Bill talks to Nina at the hospital as one of my top scenes though. You could feel how Bill felt as he poured his heart out to Nina, trying to win her back. It is one of the truest depictions of emotion I have ever read. I don't know how I would change my life if I could, but I know there are things I would change. I hate to ignite a flame war but I found Rewind better. In a way, I felt that Doing It All Over had too much sex at the begining, but it was a great read. Many times since I read Rewind I have envisioned myself in such a situation. Also, Rewind is the only story ever, print and internet, to nearly make me cry. The scene with Eddie and Beth still wrenches my heart to this day. I wish he would finish it. That is what DIAO has that Rewind does not, you know how it ends. I wish Frank would finish someday.
I would rate when Bill talks to Nina at the hospital as one of my top scenes though. You could feel how Bill felt as he poured his heart out to Nina, trying to win her back. It is one of the truest depictions of emotion I have ever read. I don’t know how I would change my life if I could, but I know there are things I would change.

]]> By: Garfield http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-1209 Garfield Wed, 30 May 2007 18:37:39 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-1209 I would rate this one of best stories I have read, published or unpublished. I have read it many times over. I still read parts of story, especially interaction between Protagonist and Nina. I would suggest "stitch in time" by Marsh Alien, not upto the same caliber but close. I would rate this one of best stories I have read, published or unpublished. I have read it many times over. I still read parts of story, especially interaction between Protagonist and Nina.

I would suggest “stitch in time” by Marsh Alien, not upto the same caliber but close.

]]> By: Alan http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-598 Alan Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:16:27 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-598 I would love to live my life over again and know all that I know now. I would save for retirement with the knowledge of how fast the years go by; I would study hard and milk every opporturnity to prepare for a wealthier future. I would definately drop some friends and take on others. In the process, I suppose I would make new mistakes and wish that I could do it all over again and perhaps, do it the way I did this time around after all. Oh, I'll never know. Thank God. Once around is probably enough! I would love to live my life over again and know all that I know now. I would save for retirement with the knowledge of how fast the years go by; I would study hard and milk every opporturnity to prepare for a wealthier future. I would definately drop some friends and take on others. In the process, I suppose I would make new mistakes and wish that I could do it all over again and perhaps, do it the way I did this time around after all. Oh, I’ll never know. Thank God. Once around is probably enough!

]]> By: Mocha1120 http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Mocha1120 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:43:52 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-159 I did not intend to send the previous comments anonymously. For some reason when I submitted them the name was erased. Mocha1120 I did not intend to send the previous comments anonymously. For some reason when I submitted them the name was erased.

Mocha1120

]]> By: Anonymous http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Anonymous Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:10:01 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-158 One of the first stories I read online was “Doing it all Over.” It was one of the best stories available on the web at that time. I say that because Al Steiner added so many stories since then and they keep improving. After reading A Perfect World a character started running around in my head. By the time he finally became fully developed Al was writing “Greenies.” Al Steiner graciously consented to my use of his universe to write the story of David Reed, a man that fate places in the right place at the right time. By this time next year I hope to complete his story so he will give me some rest. As to the question would I live my life differently? I do not think I would. Although, I made countless blunders and mistakes during my fifty plus years of life; the end result is, I ended up where I am today. Some of the major errors I made early in life actually put me on a course where I met the two people who mean more to me than life itself. Anything which would change that would make me a poorer person in the things that matter most. One of the first stories I read online was “Doing it all Over.” It was one of the best stories available on the web at that time. I say that because Al Steiner added so many stories since then and they keep improving.

After reading A Perfect World a character started running around in my head. By the time he finally became fully developed Al was writing “Greenies.” Al Steiner graciously consented to my use of his universe to write the story of David Reed, a man that fate places in the right place at the right time. By this time next year I hope to complete his story so he will give me some rest.

As to the question would I live my life differently? I do not think I would. Although, I made countless blunders and mistakes during my fifty plus years of life; the end result is, I ended up where I am today. Some of the major errors I made early in life actually put me on a course where I met the two people who mean more to me than life itself. Anything which would change that would make me a poorer person in the things that matter most.

]]> By: darkstormynight http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-157 darkstormynight Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:21:42 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-157 Something has me worried. Al hasn't updated "Intemperance, Volume 2-Standing On Top" since November 24th, 2006. That's not like him. I hope all is well and he was just busy with the holidays. Something has me worried. Al hasn’t updated “Intemperance, Volume 2-Standing On Top” since November 24th, 2006. That’s not like him. I hope all is well and he was just busy with the holidays.

]]> By: Zaffen http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Zaffen Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:27:04 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-151 Ah, youth is wasted on the young or so I've heard. Would I go back and change anything if I could? No, for to do so would not necessarily be for the better and would wipe out the good that has come of this adventure that is, laughingly, called Life.--Zaffen http://allpoetry.com/Zaffen Ah, youth is wasted on the young or so I’ve heard.

Would I go back and change anything if I could?

No, for to do so would not necessarily be for the better and would wipe out the good that has come of this adventure that is, laughingly, called Life.–Zaffen

http://allpoetry.com/Zaffen

]]> By: Horsa http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Horsa Sat, 07 Oct 2006 18:03:13 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-133 Yes, I want to a second chance. There was always (small or big) mistakes in this life that you hoped you didn't do. And Yes, Al Steiner is and will always be my most favorite writer. My other favorite authors are Nick Scipio, Cat5, Rev. Cotton Mather, Daniellekitten, DG Hear, Patricia51, El Sol, EON, Frank Downey, Argon-3, also not forgeting Santos J. Romeo that believe everyone of us(men) have a Martha Jane in our live. Yes, I want to a second chance. There was always (small or big) mistakes in this life that you hoped you didn’t do.
And Yes, Al Steiner is and will always be my most favorite writer.
My other favorite authors are Nick Scipio, Cat5, Rev. Cotton Mather, Daniellekitten, DG Hear, Patricia51, El Sol, EON, Frank Downey, Argon-3, also not forgeting Santos J. Romeo that believe everyone of us(men) have a Martha Jane in our live.

]]> By: Oleman http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Oleman Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:57:38 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-124 OK everyone has raised the flag fro Al but not too many answered the original question, "Would you do it again"?. I am 67 yrs old and had a very diverse life. I do not think I would change one iota of my life. I have been a merchant seaman, convict(4 times), drug dealer, biker, radio personality, husband (3 times) father (3 times) and generally an asshole. I have 17 yrs sober and today I like life and live it to the max, and I would not change anything. OK everyone has raised the flag fro Al but not too many answered the original question, “Would you do it again”?.
I am 67 yrs old and had a very diverse life. I do not think I would change one iota of my life. I have been a merchant seaman, convict(4 times), drug dealer, biker, radio personality, husband (3 times) father (3 times) and generally an asshole. I have 17 yrs sober and today I like life and live it to the max, and I would not change anything.

]]> By: tucson http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-121 tucson Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:42:16 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-121 DIAO has been one of my favorite stories of all time. Another story to read if you want something very erotic. Adventures of Me and Martha Jane by Santos J. Romeo. He wrote only the one story but It has become my all time favorite. Perhaps this is the wrong place to post this but I could not find another place to add my 2 cents. DIAO has been one of my favorite stories of all time. Another story to read if you want something very erotic.
Adventures of Me and Martha Jane by Santos J. Romeo. He wrote only the one story but It has become my all time favorite.
Perhaps this is the wrong place to post this but I could not find another place to add my 2 cents.

]]> By: Rabert http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Rabert Sat, 09 Sep 2006 22:53:56 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-117 Aftermath was one of the first adult stories I've ever read. DIAO followed much later, and of Al Steiners stories I like A Perfect World best. Actually I'm hesitating to start reading Greenings because I'm quite sure it can only pale in comparison to A Perfect World, and even may tone the latter down. I generally avoid to start reading a story before it is finished, and although I waited probably a year for Greenies to be finished, I still only have started to read the first half of the Prolog. But I will read it, that's for sure. Unfortunately I cannot read a story twice. Although I do not have a photographic memory, I remember everything as soon as I start reading a once read story again. My wife can read a story, or watch a movie in cinema, and will have forgotten everything in a year and can savour it completely new again. I wish, I could do that. Besides that, reading a story a second time takes the time I could read a new story. I'm just to curious to miss this chance ;-) . I think I have read all major "second-chance" stories. While reading such a story, I am wondering if I would like such a thing happen to me. I'm struggling, since taking a second chance would mean to give up the first chance. What again would mean to give up my wife, the love of my life. I don't think I want to do that. However, if it just happens, as in some of that stories, I definitly would take the second chance I try to make the best out of it. And I'm quite sure that I would do a lot of things either different or more efficient. Seing at my life at the age of nearly 50, I see that I have missed a lot of chances and definitly haven't made the best out of it. But afterwards you always know better. Aftermath was one of the first adult stories I’ve ever read. DIAO followed much later, and of Al Steiners stories I like A Perfect World best. Actually I’m hesitating to start reading Greenings because I’m quite sure it can only pale in comparison to A Perfect World, and even may tone the latter down.

I generally avoid to start reading a story before it is finished, and although I waited probably a year for Greenies to be finished, I still only have started to read the first half of the Prolog. But I will read it, that’s for sure.

Unfortunately I cannot read a story twice. Although I do not have a photographic memory, I remember everything as soon as I start reading a once read story again. My wife can read a story, or watch a movie in cinema, and will have forgotten everything in a year and can savour it completely new again. I wish, I could do that. Besides that, reading a story a second time takes the time I could read a new story. I’m just to curious to miss this chance ;-) .

I think I have read all major “second-chance” stories. While reading such a story, I am wondering if I would like such a thing happen to me. I’m struggling, since taking a second chance would mean to give up the first chance. What again would mean to give up my wife, the love of my life. I don’t think I want to do that. However, if it just happens, as in some of that stories, I definitly would take the second chance I try to make the best out of it. And I’m quite sure that I would do a lot of things either different or more efficient.

Seing at my life at the age of nearly 50, I see that I have missed a lot of chances and definitly haven’t made the best out of it. But afterwards you always know better.

]]> By: Westy http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Westy Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:10:36 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-112 As many have already said, Al Steiner is a great writer. As one who has tried to write I sincerely envy his depth of character development -- not just a couple of primary characters, but virtually every one in each of his texts. I, too, am hooked on "Greenies" and find myself checking daily to see if he's posted anything additional. This one, along with "A Perfect World" would make a great pair of films. These days, they wouldn't even have to be edited very much. As many have already said, Al Steiner is a great writer. As one who has tried to write I sincerely envy his depth of character development — not just a couple of primary characters, but virtually every one in each of his texts.

I, too, am hooked on “Greenies” and find myself checking daily to see if he’s posted anything additional. This one, along with “A Perfect World” would make a great pair of films. These days, they wouldn’t even have to be edited very much.

]]> By: Khalid Mehta http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Khalid Mehta Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:10:35 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-94 I discovered Al Steiner when I accidentally logged in to Stories on line. Both Aftermath and DIAO are among the greats in this genre. But what about Tajod's "CHOICES". It's from Oz and I think that it"s a terrific story (tear jerker romance if you like) and I would like to hear from people about this great story. But no mistake about Aftermath and DIAO. Today I log regularly into Stories on line and when my net cionnection went sour I really had a bad case of withdrawal. Khalid Mehta MALAYSIA. I discovered Al Steiner when I accidentally logged in to Stories on line. Both Aftermath and DIAO are among the greats in this genre. But what about Tajod’s “CHOICES”. It’s from Oz and I think that it”s a terrific story (tear jerker romance if you like) and I would like to hear from people about this great story. But no mistake about Aftermath and DIAO. Today I log regularly into Stories on line and when my net cionnection went sour I really had a bad case of withdrawal.

Khalid Mehta
MALAYSIA.

]]> By: darkstormynight http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-89 darkstormynight Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:12:57 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-89 The Steiner story that I believe Spielberg could have the most fun with is A Perfect World. Aftermath is great too, and I couldn't choose which is better. I do wonder about Greenies. It seems like we must already know the ending, having read A Perfect World before Greenies was posted. But I do eagerly await each chapter. And I also eagerly anticipate another installment of Intemperance. The Steiner story that I believe Spielberg could have the most fun with is A Perfect World. Aftermath is great too, and I couldn’t choose which is better. I do wonder about Greenies. It seems like we must already know the ending, having read A Perfect World before Greenies was posted. But I do eagerly await each chapter. And I also eagerly anticipate another installment of Intemperance.

]]> By: wh http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-86 wh Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:07:06 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-86 DIAO was one of the best stories I have ever read on-line or off. Just the premise of being able to start over is mindboggling. I know a few things I would have to change(my 1st marriage for sure), but, would it have a negative outcome for the rest of my life as they were important aspects in molding me to the person I am today. A conundrum. DIAO was one of the best stories I have ever read on-line or off. Just the premise of being able to start over is mindboggling. I know a few things I would have to change(my 1st marriage for sure), but, would it have a negative outcome for the rest of my life as they were important aspects in molding me to the person I am today. A conundrum.

]]> By: Kim http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Kim Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:11:47 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-85 "Doing it all over" was my first internet story I have ever read. I just finished it and it was hands down a great great story off the net or on. I look forward to reading everything Al Steiner has ever written. Thanks for a great read. I loved it more than I can say. I have passed it on to every person I know. “Doing it all over” was my first internet story I have ever read. I just finished it and it was hands down a great great story off the net or on. I look forward to reading everything Al Steiner has ever written. Thanks for a great read. I loved it more than I can say. I have passed it on to every person I know.

]]> By: rrrosco http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-83 rrrosco Fri, 21 Jul 2006 03:39:13 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-83 Toned down a little (;-)) Aftermath would make one hell of a Spielberg blockbuster. After all, it has everything. I have now read it five times, each time I love it even more. DIAO I most certainly enjoyed, but Aftermath is far and away my favourite. I'm pretty sure I sent a similar email to Al Steiner when I read Aftermath first of all but I probably should just send a copy of it to Spielberg! Onya, Al! Toned down a little (;-)) Aftermath would make one hell of a Spielberg blockbuster. After all, it has everything. I have now read it five times, each time I love it even more. DIAO I most certainly enjoyed, but Aftermath is far and away my favourite. I’m pretty sure I sent a similar email to Al Steiner when I read Aftermath first of all but I probably should just send a copy of it to Spielberg!
Onya, Al!

]]> By: Swede http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Swede Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:48:57 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-81 My reaction is "Yeah--what Ken said." I can't claim to have seen the work of all the authors who've contributed to StoriesOnLine.net, but many have been sampled. Hands down, Al Steiner is the best. I loved "Doing It All Over", "Aftermath", "A Perfect World", "Intemperance", and all the shorter stories. SOL is a frequent stop, checking for the next "Greenies" chapter. Having this stuff on a Palm device is even handier than carrying around a paperback. Maybe willyb220 is right--it would be great to see a novel by Al Steiner on a shelf in a bookstore...as long as we could still have the first crack at it on-line. If I could go back and do it all over, life would be better. You get to keep what you know now, right? I'd have already read the collected works of Al Steiner. Swede My reaction is “Yeah–what Ken said.”

I can’t claim to have seen the work of all the authors who’ve contributed to StoriesOnLine.net, but many have been sampled. Hands down, Al Steiner is the best. I loved “Doing It All Over”, “Aftermath”, “A Perfect World”, “Intemperance”, and all the shorter stories. SOL is a frequent stop, checking for the next “Greenies” chapter. Having this stuff on a Palm device is even handier than carrying around a paperback.

Maybe willyb220 is right–it would be great to see a novel by Al Steiner on a shelf in a bookstore…as long as we could still have the first crack at it on-line.

If I could go back and do it all over, life would be better. You get to keep what you know now, right? I’d have already read the collected works of Al Steiner.

Swede

]]> By: Ken http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Ken Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:02:10 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-76 I have devoured all of Al Steiner's novels and short stories. Once I start reading his stories I can't stop until I finish. When I come to the end of a chapter in the "in progress" stories I am like a junkie waiting for a fix. Al Steiner is by far the best writer published on SOL, and much better than many writers published on paper. His level of detail without boredom is excellent. I have often wondered if he is not publshed on paper using a different name. If so, I would love to know his pen name. Ken I have devoured all of Al Steiner’s novels and short stories. Once I start reading his stories I can’t stop until I finish. When I come to the end of a chapter in the “in progress” stories I am like a junkie waiting for a fix.

Al Steiner is by far the best writer published on SOL, and much better than many writers published on paper. His level of detail without boredom is excellent.

I have often wondered if he is not publshed on paper using a different name. If so, I would love to know his pen name.

Ken

]]> By: LCL http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-74 LCL Sat, 15 Jul 2006 22:44:31 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-74 Al Steiner asks and answers political, ethical and moral questions in a literary genre that most Americans seem to think is immoral. I am so encouraged to see the thoughtful and admiring comments in this string on his work. I too hope that he will be published on paper, if for no other reasons than it would broaden his audience and perhaps reward him monetarily for his fine (and often, very sexy) work. LCL Al Steiner asks and answers political, ethical and moral questions in a literary genre that most Americans seem to think is immoral. I am so encouraged to see the thoughtful and admiring comments in this string on his work. I too hope that he will be published on paper, if for no other reasons than it would broaden his audience and perhaps reward him monetarily for his fine (and often, very sexy) work.

LCL

]]> By: The Tomcat http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-62 The Tomcat Sun, 09 Jul 2006 06:51:41 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-62 Al Steiner is one of my favorite authors. He's also a writer of more 'mainstream' works. He included an example 'Sacking the Quaterback' at StoriesOnline from a reader request. 'Doing It All Over' and 'Aftermath' are both saved in my 'Favorites' folder on my hard drive. Al Steiner is one of my favorite authors. He’s also a writer of more ‘mainstream’ works. He included an example ‘Sacking the Quaterback’ at StoriesOnline from a reader request.
‘Doing It All Over’ and ‘Aftermath’ are both saved in my ‘Favorites’ folder on my hard drive.

]]> By: rss http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-54 rss Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:46:47 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-54 Of Topic: Regarding re-evaluation of social mores and ehtics F.M. Busby's 'The Breeds of Man' springs to mind. rss Of Topic:

Regarding re-evaluation of social mores and ehtics F.M. Busby’s ‘The Breeds of Man’ springs to mind.

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]]> By: rss http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-53 rss Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:38:39 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-53 'Aftermath' and 'Doing it all Over' are totatlly different genre's. They have no crossover. 'Doing it all Over' is a 'what if' with a warning. A how you (as a person with morals and life experience) might wish you would have dealt with the situations you were faced with as a teenager, and did not. 'Aftermath' is a journey into the dark side of human nature, exacerbated by adverse conditions. A complete re-evaluation of social mores, and ethics is needed for survival. These two genre's do not compete. Both have a message. Each worth listening to. Neither invalidates the other. My distintion here is: there is no 'better' they _are_ different each commenting on and elucidating their respective points of view. That an author is capable of writing in both genre's, and succeeding in touching a heart, is praise-worthy. That is what makes Al Steiner an author I enjoy reading. rss ‘Aftermath’ and ‘Doing it all Over’ are totatlly different genre’s. They have no crossover.

‘Doing it all Over’ is a ‘what if’ with a warning. A how you (as a person with morals and life experience) might wish you would have dealt with the situations you were faced with as a teenager, and did not.

‘Aftermath’ is a journey into the dark side of human nature, exacerbated by adverse conditions. A complete re-evaluation of social mores, and ethics is needed for survival.

These two genre’s do not compete. Both have a message. Each worth listening to. Neither invalidates the other.

My distintion here is:
there is no ‘better’ they _are_ different each commenting on and elucidating their respective points of view. That an author is capable of writing in both genre’s, and succeeding in touching a heart, is praise-worthy. That is what makes Al Steiner an author I enjoy reading.

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]]> By: kevin http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-51 kevin Sun, 25 Jun 2006 03:37:56 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-51 I enjoyed "Doing It All Over," and enjoy that type of story, but I really think "Aftermath" is the better story. "Aftermath" I have read two or three times, and is a yarn Al can be really proud of. Erotic and action packed, It's like a darkside sequel to Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's "Lucifer Hammer," a great book I read in my youth, But I think "Aftermath" has a more realistic view of the horror and ugliness that would occur. I enjoyed “Doing It All Over,” and enjoy that type of story, but I really think “Aftermath” is the better story.
“Aftermath” I have read two or three times, and is a yarn Al can be really proud of. Erotic and action packed, It’s like a darkside sequel to Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle’s “Lucifer Hammer,” a great book I read in my youth, But I think “Aftermath” has a more realistic view of the horror and ugliness that would occur.

]]> By: stupidman http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-48 stupidman Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:45:38 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-48 Simple. I would have divorced my wife the first time she cheated on me. Once a cheater -- always a cheater. There's no hope for rehabilitation -- only more pain. Simple. I would have divorced my wife the first time she cheated on me. Once a cheater — always a cheater. There’s no hope for rehabilitation — only more pain.

]]> By: John http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-43 John Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:08:07 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-43 Sure I would change a few things in my life one big one would be a surfing acident I got into just before my last year of HS and the other would be a car acident where I ran into a phone pole! It would be nice to go back in time but still know what I know now or get sent into the future where space/time travel is posable ;-)! Sure I would change a few things in my life one big one would be a surfing acident I got into just before my last year of HS and the other would be a car acident where I ran into a phone pole! It would be nice to go back in time but still know what I know now or get sent into the future where space/time travel is posable ;-)!

]]> By: Gunther http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Gunther Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:00:34 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-37 I think he may also be a mainstream author from comments I've read by him. No idea who, though. I think he may also be a mainstream author from comments I’ve read by him. No idea who, though.

]]> By: rss http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-35 rss Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:41:41 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-35 I would not consider Al Steiner's work unpublished. It may not be published on paper, but unpublished the work certainly is not. Just from reactions on this site, it is clear that there are a large number of persons that have read and, dare I say continue to, enjoy his work. Copyright law does still apply. I for one am glad that Al Steiner has chosen the electronic form of publishing. It allows me to look for his work when I want wherever I want. just my 2 cents regards rss I would not consider Al Steiner’s work unpublished. It may not be published on paper, but unpublished the work certainly is not.

Just from reactions on this site, it is clear that there are a large number of persons that have read and, dare I say continue to, enjoy his work. Copyright law does still apply. I for one am glad that Al Steiner has chosen the electronic form of publishing. It allows me to look for his work when I want wherever I want.

just my 2 cents

regards

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]]> By: woodwiz http://eroticagatherer.com/2006/06/03/doing-it-all-over-by-al-steiner/comment-page-1/#comment-26 woodwiz Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:12:50 +0000 http://eroticagatherer.com/archives/5#comment-26 I've read this one many times. Certain spots still bring a tear. One favorite scene is in the hospital after Jack's heart attack where Mary finally figures out that Bill isn't going to break Nina's heart and talks to Bill about it. One of my all time favorites. Too bad it has a bit too much sex to be published. Actually, considering what gets published today, why shouldn't it be published. Same with Aftermath and A Perfect World. I’ve read this one many times. Certain spots still bring a tear. One favorite scene is in the hospital after Jack’s heart attack where Mary finally figures out that Bill isn’t going to break Nina’s heart and talks to Bill about it.

One of my all time favorites. Too bad it has a bit too much sex to be published. Actually, considering what gets published today, why shouldn’t it be published. Same with Aftermath and A Perfect World.

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