G.M. Shephard

Just stopping by to say hi

Hi everyone. I've been MIA for a while. Not sure if anyone noticed, but for those who have, I'm still around. Sometimes I just lurk in the shadows while sorting through some of life's challenges. All is well, and have overcome some hurdles in my absence. Drop by and say hi, let me know how all of you are doing, would love to catch up with some of you.

Love Megan.

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Angel Season Two Episode 6 (Incarceration)

Angel Season Two,
Episode 6 (Incarceration)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2014 G.M. Shephard

Tension is running high amongst HPD which results in a mistaken identity and officer involved shooting. Desperate to end the deadly manhunt, warrants are issued for Broderick's parents and Karen volunteers to be incarcerated in Dallas County Women's Detention Center in hopes of learning Seth's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Megan and Gene's relationship blossoms as they spend their first day together since his return to the U.S.

Angel Season Two Episode 5 (Guest Services)

Angel Season Two,
Episode 5 (Guest Services)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2014 G.M. Shephard

Karen unlocks a piece of the puzzle inching Houston PD closer to their shooter while Megan tries to help Ashley overcome her fear of men in preparation of Reid's award ceremony. Dr. Shephard finally returns from Russia unknowingly landing in a war torn Houston.

Angel Season Two Episode 3 (Night Watch)

Angel Season Two,
Episode 3 (Night Watch)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2013 G.M. Shephard

While patrolling streets of Houston Christmas Eve, Karen/Michael comes to the aid of a woman being assaulted in the park only to find the police refusing to help her. Her story intrigues Michael finding she's a bit like him.

Transitioning in the 80's

Those of you who started transitioning in the 80's, can you tell me a little about your experience, treatments available, time frames involved and any state requirements (doesn't matter which state). No, I did not discover time travel, I am writing an actual transgendered woman into Angel and would like to know what was different vs what's available now. Thank you for your help.

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Megan

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Angel Season Two Episode 2 (Guardian Angel)

Angel Season Two,
Episode 2 (Guardian Angel)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2013 G.M. Shephard

The hunt is on for former Houston PD officer, Seth Broderick as he launches a one man war against his former department. To ease stress amongst overworked officers, Reid enlists Angel's help patrolling the city streets.

Either Or

Here is a question from a psychological perspective. It is a question I have thought of many times and can't seem to place my finger on how I would answer it. I am curious as to how everyone else would answer.

You have to make a choice. It is either one or the other, but not both. What ever your choice is, it's permanent and your body is fixed, prohibiting you from making any alterations through means of surgery, hormone treatment, or any other means.

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Angel Season Two, Episode 1 (Be our Guest)

Angel Season Two,
Episode 1 (Be Our Guest)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2013 G.M. Shephard

Three months have passed since Michael rescued his family from the clutches of Dwayne. Hiding as Kaaren, he watches over them, waiting as Megan works to reverse the psychological trauma of their year long confinement. Meanwhile, a massive manhunt for the bank robbery suspects who killed two officers and severely wounded Whithers.

Kristin Beck, Navy Seal featured on KFI

Former Navy Seal Kristin Beck was featured on the John and Ken show on KFI. Missed the show as I can't stand them, but I will give a listen later. Give her some support on their page, leaving her a message. http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/johnandken.html?article=11354528

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Came out...kinda

Something unexpected happened to me last week. I spontaneously jumped on an open opportunity and came out to my wife of seven years. I know she has detected Megan lurking around, confined, but never really put it together. After a routine evening, I expressed my need for more romance and intimacy. She said I was more of a girl...I went for it this time. She was a little confused, a little disappointed that I never told her, but overall, is committed to me.

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Destiny Bender Part One coming soon

My new story, "Destiny Bender" is in the works and I should have part one finished soon. This will be a much smaller series than Angel and will revolve around a teenage boy who's struggles in a measly life wishing his life would have turned out different. One day he is given the chance to change a mistake that forever altered his life. While this sounds much like a typical wish kind of story, it is not. Unlike Angel the TG elements will be more front end center rather than subtle.

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Angel Season One, Episode 16 Finale (The Hero and the Terror Part II)

Angel Season One,
Episode 16 (Season One Finale, The Hero and the Terror Part II)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

Michael, now able to see his wife and daughter through an unknown power, assumes the identity of Angel in order to stop Dwayne and save the two he loves. The exciting conclusion to Season One of Angel.

Break Time

That's a wrap folks. Part two is going through a second edit and should post tomorrow sometime. This concludes all writing on Angel Season One, and now it's time for a little break. This is a stellar personal achievement of mine, one I am very proud of considering my past dislike for writing. In the seven months I have been writing, I have finished with a word count just over 199k. Feels great to see something through, from start to finish.

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Angel Season One, Episode 15 (The Hero and the Terror Part I)

Angel Season One,
Episode 15 (Season One Finale, The Hero and the Terror Part 1)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

Dwayne flees with Ashley leaving Liz and Reid trapped in the bunker with time running out. Michael terribly alone, having finally given up, celebrates his anniversary by drinking away his pain and dressing up in his wife's clothes.

The heck with it, no more writing...

After a comment I received today on Motherland Part II. I am officially giving up writing. Why bother? What's the point? Slaving away for months on end, giving up a social life only to find out that I could have spared myself the heartache if I had just gone to bestessay.com and purchased pre-written essays from their large database of prewritten essays, term papers, research reports...wait, do they have a transgendered fiction section?

The following was posted as a comment on my episode of Angel, Motherland Part II. Anyone else get this?

///Most people will find

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Angel Season One, Episode 14 (Dwayne's World)

Angel Season One,
Episode 14 (Dwayne's World)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

Liz recounts to Ashley early memories of her and her father leading up to the day of his death and their arrival in the shelter. Meanwhile in Russia, Megan and Mitri establish a newfound friendship based on their shared knowledge of Michael and the powerful woman he has become. Megan seeks comfort as the two reminisce about their training days with Michael. Michael, out of options and alone with nothing but memories, begins to lose hope, while Reid conducting his own investigation, makes a shattering discovery.

Angel Finale Sneak Peak Clarification

Just to be clear, It was my plan to post the sneak peak of the finale here for the generous family I have grown to live here at Big Closet. I appreciate those who reached out to me to express their concern regarding many people's reluctance to have a presence on FB. My intent was to post here and on FB with my note at the bottom of my last episode being more targeted to other sites. It was not my intention to exclude my family here and I am deeply honored to know just how much my writing means to you.

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Angel Season One, Episode 13 (Hope Lost)

Angel Season One,
Episode 13 (Hope Lost)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

Michael, alone again deals with the pain of taking a life, while Megan far away deals with her own buried emotions. Meanwhile Liz makes a startling discovery that things aren't quite what they seem.

Angel Season One, Episode 12 (Motherland Part 2)

Angel Season One,
Episode 12 (Motherland Part 2)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

The exciting conclusion to Motherland. Michael's friends are in danger, and teams up with his Russian friend and his brother by revealing he is not of this world. By the end, friendships will be made while others lost. Superpowers will topple, giving birth to something new.

Angel Motherland pt. 2

Oh boy, have I been having a rough time. This is probably my longest stretch writing an episode, but I am please to announce to those who have been following "Angel" that the second half of Motherland is almost done, I am hoping to finish principle writing tomorrow, then spend some time closing gaps and a few re-writes before handing it over to the editors. This will be another long one almost 45 pages and continues with the situation unfolding in Star City, Russia.

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Angel on FM

I noticed I had high traffic and feedback for "Angel" on Fiction Mania. Since bringing the series here to BCTS, the traffic all but died. I am starting to think all my wonderful fans were from here all along. If so, thank you all for your continued support. You all rock.

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Man of Steel Gender Change

Well this is interesting. As you can tell I am very excited for a new Superman Movie this summer. I have been avoiding reading much about the story as when Superman Returns came out I had read every article, and seen every trailer. I was so disappointed with the film because there was so little of the film I hadn't seen yet. However, I couldn't help gravitating to this article, Seems that Jimmy Olson in the new Man of Steel movie will be Jenny Olson.

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Angel Season One, Episode 11 (Motherland Part 1)

Angel Season One,
Episode 11 (Motherland Part 1)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

The Crew of the Deliverance is reunited in Soviet Russia. To keep a close eye on Megan, and get close to his friend Mitri, Michael assumes the identity of a Russian woman with a similar look to Kaaren, but with a shady past. As Anzehla, she unknowingly in caught in the middle of a plot to to topple the Soviet Government.

Different versions on different sites

Does anyone publish different versions of their stories on different sites? At some point my story will have some story arcs that will deal with some rather intense issues. While I deem them to be important to the overal large picture of the story, I am also sensitive to my readers, and would like to offer a toned down version on one site, an uncut version on another. Wondering what other writer's thoughts are. Also I am still trying to get a grasp on the audiences on BCTS, FM and TG Storytime.

Megan

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Nervous for Monday

I am a bit nervous about Monday I am finally going int to have the left and right removed from the bottom. It will be the first of a couple procedures and the first time I have ever been under. I tried several times in the past, but ended up chickening out. This time, I am determined, and know, in the end, it will all be worth it, I have no idea why I have put this off as long as I have. Ever since I was young, they have been tormenting me causing pain and other issues.

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Angel Season One, Episode 10 (Home Sweet Home)

Angel Season One, Episode 10 (Home Sweet Home)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

Karen makes a mistake and Detective Reid discovers something unique about her. Later while returning the Owen's house, Karen makes a discovery of her own that leads the police to closer solving the mystery.

Angel Season One, Episode 9 (Needle in a Haystack)

Angel Season One,
Episode 9
(Needle in a Haystack)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

The police have had little luck finding Liz and Ashley leaving Michael/Karen skeptical that he will ever find his wife and daughter. To make up for his loss, he sets out to use the gift he was given to help others in need.

Angel Season One, Episode 8 (It's the End of the World as We Know It)

Angel Season One,
Episode 8
(It's the End of the World as we Know It)

by G.M. Shephard

Copyright  © 2012 G.M. Shephard

While Michael/Karen and Megan prepare to spend Christmas together, another Christmas celebration somewhere else is in the planning stages, one that will be less enjoyable for those participating. The big question will finally be answered.

Angel Season One, Episode 7 (Event Horizon)

---Angel Episode 7 "Event Horizon”---
By G.M. Shephard

Michael/Karen cracks under the strain he/she is under and takes Megan up on her offer to wait with her in Houston in hopes Liz and Ashley come home. Megan decides to tender her resignation at NASA and focus attending to her new friend/patient.

Angel Season One, Episode 6 (DC Follies)

---Angel Episode 6 "DC Follies”---
By G.M. Shephard

Megan having retreated from the party early, receives devastating news before she can tell her fiancee about the good news regarding his flight status. Michael/Kaaren passes his time in the city, contemplating how he/she should spend the next twelve years, while waiting to see his friend again. Later he makes a startling discovery.

Angel Season One, Episode 5 (Anguish)

---"Angel" Episode 5 Anguish”---
By G.M. Shephard

"Angel" Season One continues as Michael/Karen checks into a hotel in the Nation's Capital and awaits for his friend to call with good news. The anguish he faces, wondering where is family, is is too much for him to bear. That along with stress of his sudden change of life, and the loneliness he feels, prompts him to seek out a means to forget about life for a while. His first experience in the public nightlife living as Karen, he experiences for the first time many issues women have to face at the hands of men and other women.

Angel Season One, Episode 4 (Solitude)

---Solitude---

With the Earth safe, Michael collects his thoughts and examines Kaaren's body up close before his reunion with his wife and daughter. Meanwhile NASA tries to figure out the strange set of anomalies that lead to their salvation, while the government tightens down on the truth. Beginning of the regular season of Angel.

Angel - Season One - Pilot (Parts 1-3)

---"Angel" Season One Pilot---

Mission commander Michael Owen is on the verge death after a failed mission in space to save the planet earth. Saved by what he thinks to be an angel, this friend from another world offers Michael the opportunity to save his planet by endowing him with great power, but at a great personal cost.

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