Date: April 13, 2007 07:50 pm Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
awww sweetness cant wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Date: April 13, 2007 02:18 pm Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
What a funny little twist! I can't wait to see teenage Jim maybe take his letter writing alittle more seriously... or something. :)
Totally cute!
Author's Response:
Thanks! And yes, teenage Jim is coming and I'm just as excited about it. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: April 13, 2007 01:32 pm Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
this chapter was the best so far!! Really, really good work!
I am looking forward to more letters from both of them!!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you're still enjoying it. :)
Date: April 13, 2007 11:49 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
Well since you have no problem with negative reviews...
First off I love the premise and loved the first 5ish chapters. Unfortunately this story kind of has two problems with it now, one I think you're kind of in love with the story and extending it more than needed, and two (and this is weird coming from a male) its kind of getting into squirrel style creepiness IMO. But I definitely enjoy reading this story.
Author's Response:
I do like negative reviews and it's because they make me think about my story a lot more than praise does.
That being said, this one isn't really that negative, but it's hard for me to respond to because you're right, I'm in love with my own story. And I really love writing these letters. But I did have this all planned from the first couple chapters, and I always knew it would be longer than average. As for the creepiness, I've tried avoiding it, but some of it was inevitable.
You probably didn't want to hear all that, but I really do appreciate that you gave me your honest opinion. Thanks!
Date: April 13, 2007 11:37 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
I love this! Jim's letter is great. It's so 'ew, girls have cooties!' :)
Author's Response: Thanks! Ah, young Jim. Even at 10 he's adorable!
Date: April 13, 2007 11:27 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
This is so good! I like how Marsha and Jim both gave up one of their notes, even though they didn't have a "deal" ironed out yet. The letter from 10 year-old Jim is very cute. Pam will probably love every one and fall in love with the writer (whom she already loves, so - win/win).
I'm afraid we've run into a problem. Isn't Jim smart enough to figure out that Marsha, from the cleaning crew, must have found the letter in the trash? And then, he can just stay a little bit later than everyone else on cleaning crew nights and go through Pam's trash, leaving the middle-(wo)man high and dry? Then again, he wasn't smart enough to know that Pam asking him to get a coffee after work might mean she was thinking about him as more than just a friend in the office. So... never mind about that Jim being smart enough nonsense.
I was happy to see another chapter. When I was only halfway through reading it, I had to go pick up my kid from school. Garbage Can Letters... mom responsibilities. Garbage Can Letters... mom responsibilities. (/Kevin) Darn that real life! But, then I came back (with kid) and finished TGCL. Yay!
Jim's 10-y.-o. letter also gives us some insight into Jim's mom, which is awesome (/Kelly). And, sort of off-topic, last night's episode had Jim referring to his folks, so we now have in canon that Jim has 2 parents living, and close enough that they could come see the "Michael on the roof" show. Was anyone else Whohooing at that point?
And, no, I know you'd never forget the other Kev! I really don't require a lot of maintenance, don't worry about me! I'm thinking of de-lurking over at TWoP, though. Is the water fine?
Author's Response:
Wow. I am in awe of your super-sized review.
I'm glad you liked little Jim's letter. I had fun writing that, reminded me of my own journal entries from when I was little. At the moment, to be honest, I'm more worried about Pam figuring it out than Jim. I'm glad your kid made it home safely, because I would hate to have that over my head. And yes, I loved the fact that Jim talked about his parents because that makes it easier to come up with a background story for him.
Finally, definitely de-lurk! You'd fit in perfectly. And the water's great! Hope to see you there. :)
Date: April 13, 2007 11:07 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
Please update soon! This is so sweet, and Pam's letters are so sad... I love the voice you've created for Marsha, too. She seems real.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you like Marsha she's been really fun to write.
Date: April 13, 2007 10:16 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
Shame on me for not reviewing this outstanding story until now. Such a clever idea, and the whole thing is so charming. In particular, you write Pam's letters really well, really capturing her voice. You've really got it set up for an amazingly sweet payoff, which I'm anticipating with great impatience, I mean eagerness. Great work.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! My betas could tell you that I have a complex about Pam's letters. I'm never sure if they're right, so this is really nice to hear.
Date: April 13, 2007 10:03 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
Jim's letters to his 'dream girl' are so freaking adorable I could just die!
BTW, Jim does need to go over there and kiss Pam senseless...
Author's Response: I completely agree senseless kissing is a must, so I'll see what I can do about that. Thanks for the review!
Date: April 13, 2007 09:38 am Title: I was dreaming, I was dreaming of a dreamgirl
:D!
(shortest review EVER)
Author's Response:
;)!
(shortest response EVER)
Date: April 09, 2007 09:42 pm Title: just as I find my footing
Okay, yeah, I'd have been a little spooked by Marsha, too. But her spookiness is overshadowed by the fact that she's doing a good thing. She's a benevolent spook. ;)
Author's Response: Yeah, her heart's in the right place...mostly...I think. Thanks for the review!
Date: April 09, 2007 04:56 pm Title: just as I find my footing
This is stressful lol.
Author's Response: Sorry. Well, I'm not sorry enough to stop writing but I am a little sorry. ;) Thanks for the review!
Date: April 09, 2007 04:21 pm Title: just as I find my footing
Awesome! I'm sooooo glad that Jim finally knows and I loved how you wrote his reaction--of course he would appreciate more of Pam's letters!! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm kind of relieved that Jim knows too, but it's also going to make everything more complicated from now on so... yeah.
10 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2007 04:13 pm Title: just as I find my footing
So I just spent the afternoon falling in love with this story! So sweet, and Martha is such a great character. I can just picture her. I am DYING to see what happens next. The sweetness is just pouring out of this story.
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you like it. And thanks for the rec at TwoP! It made me smile really big.
Date: April 09, 2007 04:06 pm Title: I thought how nice it'd be
aww, I love this story. You really captured how people no doubt feel when they're watching the show. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thanks! Glad you like it.
Date: April 09, 2007 02:54 pm Title: just as I find my footing
Oooh - the intrique is increasing!! Yay!
Something tells me he'll be contacting Marsha soon...
Author's Response: Yes. Intrigue! And that something that's telling you things, just might be right.
Date: April 09, 2007 01:53 pm Title: just as I find my footing
Oh! Yay! This is getting exciting! Although i think I'd be a little freaked if I were Jim, He had better leave Marsha a letter! (God, I am talking about him like he;s a real person... I'm constantly doing that these days...)
Loving this!
Author's Response: No worries desert island, happens to the best of us! ;) Thanks for the review.
Date: April 09, 2007 12:18 pm Title: just as I find my footing
I'm glad that you added that bit to the end as well -- although now I have to say that Marsha has come off as a bit creepy, demanding letters from Jim! It's sort of like she's blackmailing him. If I was Jim, I would have walked away, too.
I find this interesting now because, in a way, it reveals a bit of narrator bias on the part of Marsha. No longer is she just a neutral observer in these letters that Pam's writing to Jim, she's now an active participant in a scheme not only to reveal Pam's feelings, but to also make herself feel better, which is a bit sinister in a way. Very interesting!
Can't wait to read more of this. Keep sending it my way!!
Author's Response:
Okay. Will do. /Jim
Check your email sometime tomorrow or possibly late tonight!
Date: April 09, 2007 12:06 pm Title: just as I find my footing
This story has taken a really interesting turn. I can see the situation from Marsha's POV as well as Jim being creeped out by what could be (for all he knows) a potentially psycho stalker. But I think the curiousity/desire to know what Pam is thinking will win out with Jim. If he turns Marsha in to her employer, he will get no more Pam letters. If he says anything to Pam, she'll flip out and he will get no more letters from Marsha. If he doesn't leave Marsha any letters to Pam...Marsha will deliver no more letters from Pam. So I think Jim will ultimately start writing.
Man, I can't wait to read more...this is one of my favorite stories going...one I stalk MTT for updates. More, please!
Author's Response: What? I have my own stalker? That is so cool!! As for all your speculation, you'll just have to wait and see...
Date: April 09, 2007 11:53 am Title: just as I find my footing
Oh Jim. Listen to Marsha please. She knows what she's talking about - even if she's creeping you out telling you she likes to sort through your garbage. :)
Author's Response:
Lol! I'll pass the message along to Jim. ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 11:15 am Title: just as I find my footing
I love how the meeting with Jim went. And what a good choice of a note to show him and whet his appetite. (Hey, there's no TWSS in there; don't try to find one.)
I'm really enjoying this so much!
Author's Response: Oh good! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. And don't think, with all the beta loving and shout-outs going on that I haven't forgotten my very first reviewer. You still rock, Kev --Signed, the author formerly known as the other Kev.
Date: April 09, 2007 11:15 am Title: just as I find my footing
YAY! I take a break from homework, check MTT, and guess what I see....Well, I am pretty sure you can guess. But, it was an Garbage update. Hehe!!! Wait, that sounds offensive.. :P
Haha, I love how honest she is - I'll read them! Of course.
Haha! I loved your chapter notes!!! Made me smile. Now I can go do chemistry happily (wait - is that possible? chemistry? happy? same sentence? NEVER). But I can be happy while I walk the one foot to my chem book. That is enough for me!
Author's Response: Anything to keep you happy for one more foot. ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 10:55 am Title: just as I find my footing
This is such an intriguing premise -- I am dying to see how this all works out.
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
Date: April 09, 2007 10:53 am Title: the deep end...
ok I'm officially creeped out by martha too, does she want to help pam or parsitically feed off the romance of their situation. Must redeem fast, must do that by writing another chapter fast! (is my hypnosis working? I need more magic lessons)
Author's Response: Okay, you take more magic lessons and I'll talk to Marsha about not being so creepy. Deal?
Date: April 09, 2007 10:49 am Title: just as I find my footing
haha I'm so glad that you decided to add that extra bit at the end! It makes it feel more complete and adds a better tension! That Marsha sure has some courage! Maybe she should spread the wealth to Pam. Just saying.
I can't wait to see if Jim'll leave letters too! If I were Jim I'd be a little creeped out by her too. :)
If you need more help.... I'm always around! Great job Azlin!! :) Look forward to more greatness!
Author's Response: Greatness? insert a Kevin-style snort here. Any greatness is entirely due to your excellent beta-ing skills. :)