Guest Post: Official Team Tutor

Guest Post by: nonotnolan

Being one of the tutors for the Basketball Team had its advantages.  For starters, it meant that none of the athletes on campus would be giving me any grief for being so bookish.  It also meant I was invited to all of the big dorm parties.  Not that I ever went, of course… but I could have.  Of course, there were a few weird things as well.  "If one of us ever ends up with a high risk of academic suspension, we’re stealing your smarts.“  That’s what the players always told me.  That’s what the players told all of us tutors.  I never took them seriously, of course… how would that even work?

Of course, one day in mid-March, I found out exactly what they meant.  I was just minding my own business, reading something for my English Lit class, when Clark– one of the lead point guards– came barging into my room, backed by two of the biggest cronies I’d ever seen.  "I’m about to fail Calculus,” Clark said, looking at me with a wry smirk.  "Hey, Nathan.  Coach says it’s time to pick someone’s brain, and I’ve decided on yours.“

"Wait… I… are you serious?” I yelled.  "That’s not real.  You can’t do this!  Look at me!  My intelligence is all I have!“

"As if I care,” Clark said.  His two friends laughed, and cracked their knuckles.  "You can come peacefully, or we can have Mitch and Justin drag you there by force.  Either way, we’re going to Coach’s office.“

Caption This (25th Mar)

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Seanday Update: No Longer Feeling Alone

Firstly, I'd like to thank all the readers and friends for their support here on the Blog, Tumblr and via emails. It really helped me understand that I wasn't alone, and people were happy to listen--which helped me so much.

It's been very quiet in the house, and I've kept myself busy slowly working through all the cupboards, draws and cubby holes. It's really been an adventure, discovering letters and photographs from my parents. I had to make some tough decisions though, lots of things have had to go--there's just too much for one person now.

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Moving onto the blog, I still haven't rediscovered my writing 'itch', although ideas and thoughts have started to return I just don't have the energy or momentum to bring them to life just yet.

Whatever happens, the blog will stay (Google permitting). I've scheduled "Caption This" posts until mid January 2018, so hopefully you'll be inspired and that in turn will help with my writing.

If you're interested in becoming an author on the blog, then please let me know. I always enjoy receiving emails from readers and supporters, so don't be shy--I like a chat.

Once again, I thank you for your support--it's helped me realise that my writing has not only inspired other writers, but also meant so much to the readers.

Sean.

Caption This (18th Mar)

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Seanday Update: In Two Minds

As you may know, I lost father in January; my mother eight years previous. I've not been writing for a while, my last post was on the 5th February.

I'm wondering if I should start again. There are a number of great authors within our genre that serve some amazing stories on their own blogs and Tumblrs (I read as many as I can find).

You know I'm a very casual writer, and enjoy creating stories with depth, and characters you can believe in. Sticking to a weekly schedule (Seanday) was possible with others helping, but recently it's become difficult, and I wonder if my work was even missed?

Do you really need or want me to start again?

The Male Transformation Blog itself (in my opinion) has been declining. In its past--just a few years ago--it was averaging 105k visits a month, now it's 39k and dropping. It needs new blood, new independent writers. I don't like to see it this way, but it's demands outweigh what I can offer alone.

What do you suggest? 

Site Update

Erick's got a new name for his story site,so go visit
and update your bookmarks!

http://ericks-male-tf-stories.tumblr.com

Caption This (11th Mar)

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Caption This (4th Mar)

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