Camera Shy

Camera Shy is a slash AU 137-page novel by Meg Lewtan. It is in the same universe as Stage Fright.
It incorporates a number of black and white Xeroxed photos (10 of Doyle, 1 of Bodie, 1 of B&D together). 
The story sometimes appears on fans' Desert Island lists. Close Quarters Desert Island Episode/Zine/Fic dated July 18, 2009 And it was among the first "favorite Pros novels" mentioned on the Virgule-L mailing list when it launched in October 1992, along with Injured Innocents, Rediscovered in a Graveyard, Of Tethered Goats and Tigers and Bear Necessity.Sandy Hereld's email "My god, it's working..." dated October 21, 1992, quoted with permission.
Some information about this circuit zine is at Prosfinder: see .
In 2002, after filing off its serial numbers, this zine was published by Wayward Books as original m/m fiction.
==Some Author Comments==
From Hatstand Interview with Meg Lewtan:
Meg Lewtan notes that "Camera Shy" had received the most fannish comments of all her fiction.
She also wrote of the story's inspiration: "It's so long ago, I really don't remember, but I think it had something to do with all the photos of a certain actor who protested long and loudly that he couldn't understand why people saw him as a sex symbol and then had little hesitation in posing for the type of photo which fostered the image perfectly."
==Summary==
The Hatstand's summary: "Bodie is in CI5 while Doyle is a model, now budding film actor, and a former boyfriend of a known assassin and fashion house owner, Gary Hale. Hale's name has come to the notice of CI5 concerning a plot to kill some high level people, and Bodie is sent to investigate. To help him, Bodie makes use of his mercenary experiences, and is hired as an advisor for the film that Doyle is part of - directed by his 'adopted' brother Nick. Bodie has been instructed to 'romance' Doyle (he is known by Cowley to be gay/bisexual) and discover what he knows. He is also told that Doyle is expendable. However, after a very shaky start, they get together and Bodie soon discovers that he cares a great deal for Doyle." from The Hatstand 
In 2000, two fans Cassie Ingaben and Dagger compiled an index of many of the circuit stories. They also wrote brief summaries:
*Dagger: CI5 agent Bodie goes undercover as a technical advisor to seduce a rising star, Doyle, the former lover of a psychotic political assassin. Against all the rules, Bodie's relationship with Doyle becomes much more than an act.
*Cassie: CI5 wants killer G.Hale. C, who knows that B is gay and ex-lover of Murphy, sends B to seduce D, former lover of Hale's and model turned movie star. D had an awful childhood, was into foster care and mistreated; then Hale was abusive and domineering. Now D is wary and has little self-worth: yet B seduces him and starts another subtle manipulative relationship - but unexpectedly, B falls in love (and D too). As dog in the manger Hale learns of the new relationship he gets back to reclaim D. B's influence has made D stronger though (?) and D rejects Hale. Hale, thwarted, tries to bomb D and B narrowly saves him: he has to tell the truth at this point, though. As D learns that he was betrayed and used once again, as a bait to get a killer, he freaks out and almost kills B (who does not defend himself). B's non-reaction, though, strikes D and they patch up as they both realize that whatever the intentions they are really in love now. Hale calls: he has Muphy hostage and asks for D to be back. B & D go, and thanks to D's uncanny aim they manage to kill Hale and save Murphy, even though D is in shock for the killing, being the ex-lover of a killer, and the blow of B being hurt. All ends well, though - D recovers and his movie is a success, starting a brilliant career; B stays in CI5 and he even persuades C to let them live together.
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==Published as Original Fiction in 2002==
In 2002, "Camera Shy" was reproduced as original fiction and published by Wayward Books as "Camera Shy" by Matthew Parkes.
Excerpt from the original fiction novel:
==References==
 Category:The Professionals Slash Zines
Category:1986 Zines