Date: February 18, 2008 08:52 am Title: Don't make a scene.
Great chapter. Poor Pam :( Jim's so in love with her. :(
10 [Report This]Date: February 17, 2008 09:44 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
Pleease don't wait long to post the next one -- this story's a drug ;-)
Date: February 17, 2008 06:58 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
Oh, thank goodness! The tension in your story is so thick, and it's an absolutely wonderful read, but i can't wait for something to break. Jim and especially Pam definately need a break. Like i said above, this is a wonderful read. Even though i adore the fluff and rainbows and sunshine, i also really like the darker, little bit more twisted stories, and yours is definately the latter. You are doing a wonderful job with the darkness and the stifling atmoshpere. I can't help but be affected by it. I hope Pam can quell what's going on inside of her and do something positive to help herself. I hope to read more soon!
Date: February 17, 2008 04:41 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
Oh, I want to shake Pam and hug her at the same time. Can't wait to see Jim start to figure things out...
Date: February 17, 2008 04:35 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
You've created a really believable, very intense story. I'm enjoying it and can't wait for the next bit. Very cool.
Date: February 17, 2008 03:14 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
So I guess I'm a masochist because I'm so sucked into this, right?! It's fascinating...and I need another update!
Date: February 17, 2008 01:45 pm Title: Don't make a scene.
GAH, you're killing me here. But in a good way. I can just feel Pam's angst and neediness. But I am a bit confused about one thing: Is Pam actually in love with Jim(and lying to herself about it), or is she just using him because she feels unloved by Roy?
Author's Response: hmmm... ;-) Seriously, enjoy the journey. I promise it will be worth it and Pam will come out looking ok in the end. I promise.
Date: February 17, 2008 12:48 pm Title: Don't speak.
Awwwwww. That's really sad. Jim. :( And Pam.. but she's doing wrong.
Great fic.
Date: February 17, 2008 12:24 pm Title: Don't speak.
"But Jim’s problem was that he usually found himself unable to deny her anything, and this was no different..."
I loved this line... it's how I always felt about Jim, especially during season 2... it was like he was powerless to take control of his life and his emotions. And you captured that beautifully!
Loved it, Stablergirl...update soon!
~M
Date: February 17, 2008 11:53 am Title: Don't speak.
Just read this twice--it's that good. You're doing such an amazing job at conveying the pain, desperation and longing. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Date: February 17, 2008 10:18 am Title: Don't speak.
Oh, that just hurts, but I just can't stop reading. Good on!
Author's Response: Thanks I'm pretty sure there'll be another painful update later today, so keep checking ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: February 17, 2008 09:40 am Title: Don't speak.
Jim, you poor boy, indeed. Again, can't wait for more. This is so fucked, but in the most delicious way.
Author's Response: lol well put. More soon I think. Just working out the kinks.
Date: February 17, 2008 06:57 am Title: Don't speak.
This is very painful, but very realistic. Woman scorned/neglected by current lover turns to "friend" for affirmation and validation of her desirablity, because she doesn't have the courage to confront the actual situation. Happens all the time.
You're writing this really well, SG. The imagery, the repetition of certain phrases, the pain, comes through so clearly. Looking foward to where you take this.
Author's Response:
Yes, painful and realistic is very aptly put. I'm glad you're reading this one, and thanks for the review, it helps me trudge on through the muck of this story.
Date: February 17, 2008 06:23 am Title: Don't speak.
I think this is beautifully written. My only criticism is that I'm having a hard time imagining Pam using Jim like this if she's not really in love with him. Even so, you have a way with words.
Author's Response: Well don't worry Sara2009, because (in case you haven't met me) I can't stand that either. All I'll say is stay tuned for some serious realizations from Pam. Trust me...she's lying to herself and everyone else about everything at this point, but she'll stop eventually ;-)
Date: February 17, 2008 05:19 am Title: Don't speak.
I don't care where it's going or if it even ends happily - please, just keep going. I can't quote a single line without quoting them all, but the idea of Jim abandoning his own imaginings of how this might happen to give in to whatever she needs and letting her break his heart is just so epically tragic and true for Jim. Yes, poor Jim, because this 'yes' is even more heartbreaking than the 'yes' he gave to Karen. But poor Pam! I don't think there is a sadder question than the one she asks him. Please, do continue.
Author's Response: Oh thank the good lord that you're with me on this chapter! I was nervous about how it would be recieved and I'm so glad that you left a review clearly stating that you 'get' what I was doing here. Thanks, Sweetpea! You rock ;-)
Date: February 17, 2008 05:12 am Title: Don't think.
You can rip my heart out and stomp on it all you want, Stablergirl. So achingly, beautifully written. I'd be absolutely green with envy if it weren't so much more satisfying to read your words than to try to write them.
Author's Response: Wow, Sweetpea, I'm not gonna lie...your words pack quite the punch, as well. What a fantastic review for me to wake up to this morning. Thank you so much.
10 [Report This]Date: February 17, 2008 02:24 am Title: Don't think.
As it always is with your writing, this story had me eating up the page with my eyes. You are SO GOOD. Fluff, sex, angst, every day crap--all the words you write are so real. Not just 'real Jim and Pam' but real people--ANYONE can relate to the characters you create.
Do you have an idea where this one is going? Or are you finding out when we do, sort of?
Author's Response: Ugh what an amazing review this is! Any writer would die for someone to say this to them, thank you so much. And yeah I have some ideas about where it's going, but nothing too strictly planned because I like for the paths to kind of create themselves. Hopefully it'll work out the way I want it to ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: February 16, 2008 08:45 pm Title: Don't think.
Well, I like my fluff and perfect Pam but still thought this was pretty great. I think your take on how Pam might think and react here was spot on, and of course the writing has the patented Stablergirl flair that I love so much. Looking forward-perhaps with a little nervousness given your warnings of darkness-to more.
Author's Response: lol Brokenloon!! Hello! Thanks for reviewing this one! I'm not gonna lie, your nervousness might be warranted, but I love when you review so just pretend I didn't say that and let me have it. I should probably be sending this to you to beta...hm...
10 [Report This]Date: February 16, 2008 08:12 pm Title: Don't think.
I truly love this story. It would be so awesome if you could continue it! I want to know how Pam eventually confronts Roy, and how things work out with Jam, etc. Like I said, this is really, really good!
Author's Response: thanks so much! And do not worry because I could never NOT continue with all these loose ends I have hanging out in the open ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: February 16, 2008 06:11 pm Title: Don't think.
I can't tell you how excited I am to read some dark Pam, with some haunting angst. The line about wholesome names written in sweat between the sheets? That line has been stuck in my head, and I have the attention span of a gnat. I CAN'T WAIT for more.
Author's Response: Oh I'm glad you're on the dark angst boat with me! Thanks for this awesome review and I hope you keep reading, despite your attention problem ;-) ;-) Thank you thank you!!
Date: February 16, 2008 04:36 pm Title: Don't think.
Shut. Up. And by that I mean Keep. Going. When you write these little trinkets that end up turning into spun gold, I really wish that you would just post it all at once because I've never been that good at waiting. Your writing is beyond gorgeous. Poor Pam stories always end up awful unless you actually know why it's "Poor Pam". What I mean is that Pam's confusion just makes sense (if that makes any sense) because you write it inexplicably well. I'm really looking forward to more of this. :)
Author's Response: haha I love this review. Thank you so much, and I wish that I could post it all at once!!! But don't worry I'm posting as fast as it comes to me and I'm absolutely breathing this one so hopefully it will come quickly. Your compliments are amazing and just make me want to write forever!! Thanks again and I hope it stays good for you ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: February 16, 2008 03:32 pm Title: Don't think.
Your words are so poetic, without sounding cheesy. I love 'silence was still her fat and unfair king.' ..
I love it so far, and will continue reading either way, because, obviously - you rock. I love all your stories, but please. Tell me one thing: Is there even a smidgen of a happy ending on this one?
Author's Response: Of course. I'm such a happy ending slut, I can't bear to write a story where everything ends up unhappy. ;-) So fear not, they will emerge bruised but standing at the end of the road! Thanks for the compliments, and keep your eyes peeled. The next chapter is almost done.
10 [Report This]Date: February 16, 2008 03:13 pm Title: Don't think.
Um, I think I'm in love with you.
Author's Response: Wow thank you lol. I do what I can.
Date: February 16, 2008 03:10 pm Title: Don't think.
This was amazing. I can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thanks, more later tonight I think. It's coming along pretty quickly.
Date: February 16, 2008 02:55 pm Title: Don't think.
I am a gal who likes fluff...yet I LOVE this story. Stablergirl, whenever you post, I know I'm in for a treat. Really can't wait to read more--soon, I hope.
Author's Response:
Working on the next installment as we speak ;-) Thanks for the review, I'm kind of hanging out in the delicate open air with this story so I'm glad for the encouragement!!