Pros Big Bang: The Palest Ink by JGL

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Title: The Palest Ink
Author name: JGL
Artist name: <cloudless_9193 
Genre: Slash
Characters/Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Word count: 29,741
Warnings: NA 

Summary: After Doyle is killed in what appears to be a random accident, Bodie attempts to come to terms with all that was left unresolved between them. Then, miraculously, Doyle is discovered alive. But is the man claiming to be Ray Doyle actually a clever imposter? 

 Notes: Thanks and three very enthusiastic cheers to callistosh65 and przed for all the work they put into making the first ever Big Bang happen. My heartfelt appreciation to Cloudless_9193 who created such a beautiful illustration. And sincerest thanks to my dear friends Angelfish (for the Brit-check) and to C. (for the beta). Any errors which have since crept in are due to supernatural forces -- or possibly me. 

Link to Fic: Fic Master Post
Link to Art: Art Master Post
Link to E-reader files: E-reader Files Web Page

Comments

in for a treat with this one

[angelfish777.livejournal.com]

My valuable Britishness got me an early all-areas-access to this wonderful story. :-D I can't recommend it highly enough - dashing narrative, strong, sexy characterisation, and a breathtaking plot that will keep you on the edge of your cyberseats, pleading for resolution, right till the very end. I loved it, JGL, and it was my great pleasure to be your picky, hairsplitting English rose. Or the thorn in your side. Thank you for writing such a great, authentic Pros tale.

Angelfish xxx

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Beautifully written, your story stroke a chord with me. The proverb from which you chose the title could be considered the perfect summary. I'm glad I picked it for the artwork (not least because of the title) and I really enjoyed doing it. :-)

[jackiethomas73.livejournal.com]

Wow, this is a beautiful story, I love the beautiful controlled writing, which kept me guessing to the end.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

You are the maestro of suspense and intrigue.. Wow, I was sincerely biting my nails right till the very end.

Such a lyrical sweep to this, and crackin' good dialogue, too. Absolutely terrific. Thank you so much, this is just what my Sunday needed.*g*

[raven-rs.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. It reminds me of that old hairspray advert - is he or isn't he? And blimey don't you keep us guessing! One minute you're convinced he is, next minute the wind change direction it suddenly isn't! Masterful. I love it. In fact, I'm going to have to read it all over again, so I can see just how clever it was.

Re: in for a treat with this one

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks so much, Angelfish. I couldn't ask for a nicer compliment. And thanks again for lending your British eagle eye. *g*

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, Cloudless. I'm so glad you picked my story.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much -- it's especially nice hearing that from a writer whose work I so enjoy.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

That is very, very kind of you. ;-D

And once again, thanks so much for putting this together. It gave me the perfect excuse to spend time on a Pros story.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

:-D

That's so very nice of you to say. Thank you!

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

You certainly made me have more than a couple of nail-biting, hair-pulling moments! I don't know what got me more: thinking Doyle was dead, knowing that Doyle was dead and that this impostor had taken his place, or knowing that Doyle wasn't dead and both bodie and Doyle were crazy. Good grief... It was a great tale. I couldn't stop reading! I threatened to thump you several times as I read, forging ahead, not reading the end first. You're darned lucky, ya know. *bg*

Excellent job. thank you!

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

:-D

Glad you enjoyed it, Kat! Thanks so much for the kind words.

[robeau.livejournal.com]

Your story sucked me in and wouldn't let me go until I finished every last word. Like poor Bodie, my emotions were rocked from beginning to end and you so had me on the edge of my chair. The Robeau Kitties and I applaud you and your work. It was wonderful.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, Robeau. I'm very glad you -- and the Robeau Kitties -- enjoyed it!

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

Wow, what a ride. I don't have long fingernails any more!! Nice job!!!!!!

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Krisser! That's just the effect I was hoping for.

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

Yes, what a terrible roller coaster trip of emotions.
Thrilling and heartbreaking!

"Mostly. Sometimes it takes a while to figure out if a memory is the real thing or not,
but I'm gettin' better at it. I'm okay, Bodie. Really."
Bodie swallowed. "I'm not."
Oh dear... you got me with that...
*clears throat*

And the print looks absolutely 'noble' with cloudless' great art!
Thank you!

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

Holy Moly - what a terrific story! I was as confused as poor Bodie - is it Ray?, yes, no, maybe.... beautifully done. The characterizations were spot on, Ray's falling apart and Bodies angst were tangible.
(I love all your Pro's fiction, though there really isn't enough of it! You wrote in a review of another's story that you were changing your feelings about AU stories - here's a thought - how about Ray and Bodie meeting up with Adrien and Jake, maybe during Lisa's Christmas in London? *g*
Thanks for a most enjoyable story. I hope you'll consider writing some more Pro's fiction soon.

[mysteriousaliwz.livejournal.com]

I was in tears at one point reading this. A moving and gripping story - bravo.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

I was in tears at one point reading this. A moving and gripping story - bravo

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

And the print looks absolutely 'noble' with cloudless' great art!

That it does. I think all the artwork has elevated the BB from a good thing to a great thing.

Thanks for your kind comments, Firle!

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

Holy Moly - what a terrific story! I was as confused as poor Bodie - is it Ray?, yes, no, maybe....

:-D

beautifully done. The characterizations were spot on, Ray's falling apart and Bodies angst were tangible.

Thanks so much!

(I love all your Pro's fiction, though there really isn't enough of it! You wrote in a review of another's story that you were changing your feelings about AU stories - here's a thought - how about Ray and Bodie meeting up with Adrien and Jake, maybe during Lisa's Christmas in London? *g*

I can almost feel my neuron pathways giving way at the idea. Talk about worlds colliding. *g*


Thanks for a most enjoyable story. I hope you'll consider writing some more Pro's fiction soon.

Thank you again. I love writing Pros and hope I can continue to find time.

Ink

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Ah, you bastard. Give me back my heart.


(and you haven't forgotten Collier and Siddeley! ... I liked that)

But I still want my heart back. And you're still a bastard for ripping it out so effortlessly. ::sniff:: ::blinks back tears::

Re: Ink

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

You didn't need that heart anyway! ;-)

Thank you for all the kind comments. So glad you enjoyed it.

[1moreirene.livejournal.com]

Thank you, JGL and Cloudless, for making September such fun.