Date: July 07, 2009 03:59 pm Title: Chapter 1
yay pam! i loved this cute one shot! i'm not going to see what else you've written...
Author's Response: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed, pamelamorganhalpert!
10 [Report This]Date: March 18, 2008 01:48 pm Title: Chapter 1
Colette, I just re-read this and although I've already commented before . . . I can't help myself. There is so much to like here. Like this:
Author's Response: Wow, thanks wendolf. Being re-read is a huge compliment - as is being re-commented. And glad you mentioned that particular line (this version...) - kind of the crux of the story, really. Anytime you feel like elaborating, I'm all ears, lol. Thanks again!
Date: March 06, 2008 10:04 pm Title: Chapter 1
This was just perfect! And the image of Jim...just lying down on the bed with a few buttons of his shirt open? Uhh...really hot. Thank you for writing this!
Author's Response: Well, thank you for reading and reviewing this, honeypioneer. (And glad you enjoyed the Jim image ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: March 05, 2008 11:42 am Title: Chapter 1
words dissolving against his tongue - Lovely image!
When he unfastens it, it feels like a tiny silent explosion. - More wonderful.
his surrendering moan...the lush ache of him lingers inside her ... What can I say? Superb use of the language, Colette, as always. You say so much, so richly, in so few words. I love the way you evoke such eroticism from a few breaths, a trailing kiss, and that low masculine voice of Jim's, yet leave us at all times in Pam's head, slightly stunned yet not at all helpless. She's so real here. Thanks for a lovely story.
Author's Response: I love how you always notice the actual words and phrasing, NEJ. Makes me feel a bit less nutty for laboring so much over that stuff, lol. And so glad Pam seemed 'real' to you - w/o that, it really is just a bunch of words ;-) Thanks, as always.
Date: March 05, 2008 08:21 am Title: Chapter 1
This was gorgeous. A beautiful ray of sunshine on a cold day.
Oh, and now we know why Pam doesn't wear a barrette any more.
Great work.
Author's Response: Well, it's not exactly canon (I'm taking artistic license in assuming they'd had the 'hypocrite' convo earlier ;-)...but glad that you're going with it, lol. Thank you, Beeswax!
9 [Report This]Date: March 04, 2008 06:58 pm Title: Chapter 1
Oh, perfect! Not only are your visuals stunning (Jim's belt and hair HELLO), but the addition of Pam's anecdotes make it feel real and refreshing. I loved it. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the generous review, puffery! Glad the visuals struck you.
Date: March 04, 2008 12:42 pm Title: Chapter 1
Okay, I swear to god I read this with this lovely flutter; it's such a gorgeous (and spot on) glimpse into what they could be like.
As usual too many incredible lines to quote (which, BTW, is the only thing about your fic that frustrates me -- I'll think, "Ooh, totally gonna have to quote that in the review," only to change my mind a few lines down...and so on. :o))
In any case, a few of the lovely gems in this one:
He’s leaning calmly back against the pillows on the bed, already dressed save for a couple of open shirt buttons and the tie hanging unknotted around his neck. It’s obvious he’s in no hurry, as he watches her scurrying around the room. You’d think they had all the time in the world.
Gulp. I saw this image far more clearly than I probably should have. :o) Seriously -- whoa.
...And this? "He frowns slightly, rubbing his thumb over his mouth as he takes her in, before getting up and coming over to her. He stands close enough that she can smell the herbal scent of his shampoo in his still damp hair. Close enough that she can hear him swallow hard as he tentatively runs one finger along the silky strap at her shoulder, hooking it underneath and giving it a gentle tug. She feels herself flush."
...I don't know what's sexier or more breathtaking: the image of him running his thumb across his bottom lip (such a simple little detail yet it conveys so much) or the way you so vividly describe him smelling of herbal shampoo after a shower, hair still damp. I mean, seriously.
And of course, as usual, you sustain such a beautiful metaphor throughout here -- love the idea of the pretty barrette as evidence that she's had this in her all along; she just needed the right man to appreciate it, maybe unlock it.
Just lovely. Absolutely gorgeous.
Author's Response: Hi there...glad you said that about the barrette itself. I toyed with the idea of her tossing it out, but thought it was more consistent (as you say) to acknowledge that it still represented something 'precious' about her - that she wasn't becoming this other person, but rather finally moving to the next phase. I think for all her FNB-ness, there's still a part of her that's always going to be the girl in the cardigan. And I think Jim likes that part too ;-) So yeah - thanks for bringing that up...always so perceptive! And - as soon as I get a minute, I need to read/review your latest! Thanks so much, you!
10 [Report This]Date: March 04, 2008 06:57 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh, how I loved this bit of steamy fluff!
I LOVE that Pam would tie Jim's tie for him. That just... it's perfection.
Author's Response: Wow, that tie thing seemed to hit a note with a lot of readers...who knew? ;-) Thanks so much StarShine!
Date: March 03, 2008 09:26 pm Title: Chapter 1
Heavenly. This story just warmed me up from head to foot. Whatever it was that inspired you -- do it again. ;-) I loved Jim coming up to her...telling her that it WAS her, to him. Just lovely and sexy and everything GREAT.
Author's Response: I have no idea where this came from either (in fact, I'd sort of sworn off writing fanfic for a while.Go figure.) Kind of like the idea of Jim saying that's who she is - to him - too. Glad you agree. Thanks for the kind words, LoveFool.
Date: March 03, 2008 06:27 pm Title: Chapter 1
Sigh. What a lovely bit of smuff you cooked up for our enjoyment! It struck me that Pam's initial hesitancy about wearing the black bra, and then wearing it proudly to work, is an example of how her metamorphosis continues with Jim's love to guide her. I'm certain that the butterfly necklace was a gift from him to symbolize all that is FNB.
And all the sexy stuff??? Unbuckled belt? Chaotic hair? Tying his tie? Happy visuals...
Author's Response: My pleasure, EH...and yeah, what I like about FNB is that it comes from within her - but knowing how he feels sort of gives her the confidence to comfortably 'wear' it. Thanks, you! (Oh and glad you liked the visuals - finally some use for this vivid imagination that plagues me ;-)
Date: March 03, 2008 05:18 pm Title: Chapter 1
I loved it!! Your line "the lush ache of him lingers inside her" OMG. It paints such a picture (not trying to be nasty, just appreciative of the power of your words) Really liked it. I feel 30% more unpredictable just reading it! LOL
Author's Response: Wow! If I made you feel 30% more unpredictable, my work here is done ;-) Thank you very much, ROJ!
Date: March 03, 2008 05:09 pm Title: Chapter 1
O.o Pretty story. I feel like falling head first into the imagery and just the image of Pam tying Jim's tie makes me all fuzzy inside. Great job!
Author's Response: So pleased I'm not the only one who got a little ferklempt, thinking about her tying his tie, lol. And hearing the imagery came across is always the best praise to me. Thanks so much bebitched - much appreciated.
Date: March 03, 2008 04:38 pm Title: Chapter 1
Oh, Colette! I'm swooning here and I have tears in my eyes, too. I love how you have Jim letting just few words out at a time while he talks to her. I love her tying his tie. I love that it makes her think of her dad. I love the whole thing and the ending is perfect.
Author's Response: So glad the slow pacing of what Jim tells her worked for you - I thought it might be, oh I don't know - sexy? LOL. But also, that him recognizing/affirming that side (and so many others) of her would help her kind of 'own' them. Okay, enough of my egregious psycho-babble - thanks so much Sweetpea - always feel like if you liked a fic, I must have gotten something right ;-)
Date: March 03, 2008 04:14 pm Title: Chapter 1
Whoa. Never has getting ready for work sounded so good. Besides, who's getting to work on time with Jim stretched out on their bed? Nobody in this room...
Author's Response: No kidding...work, shmerk; Jim on a bed sounds infinitely more amusing ;-) Thanks, as ever lisa, for encouraging these crazy little stories!
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 04:14 pm Title: Chapter 1
love love love loved it. So great. I really heart the simple, day-in-the-life-of Jammy fluffs. Helps get me through this agonizingly redonkulous hiatus. I love everything you write; thanks for sharing!
Author's Response: Thank you, Sharipep - that's so sweet. And thank you for reading. (Redonkulous? Ha! I like that.)
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 03:11 pm Title: Chapter 1
You are SO good at this. I swear, not to sound incredibly repetitive, but there are seriously few that can write Jim and Pam as well as you do. Just really, really lovely and it completely spruced up a pretty blah, rainy day. Thank you. :)
Author's Response: What an incredibly kind thing to say, oobadnama...and trust me, a comment like that never sounds repetitive, lol. Thrilled this brightened your day - your comment did the same for mine ;-) Thank you so much!
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 01:44 pm Title: Chapter 1
No one does sexy Jim like you, Colette (TWSS)! I've been reading your stuff all day today and was excited to see a new one. Great job, as always!
Author's Response: Well, that's beyond flattering, wendolf. This one kind of came out of nowhere (other than avoiding work, of course.) Tickled you're enjoying these so much. Now, about me doing sexy Jim...
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 01:37 pm Title: Chapter 1
Such a perfect little one shot--I was very sad to see it end. You painted great pictures with your words in this story, I loved it. Man, I can't wait for the season to start up again. I miss these two so much. Great Job!
Author's Response: It always means so much to me to hear something I wrote actually created a visual image (kind of a visual girl in my other - nonfic - life, lol.) Thanks so much Laur815. I miss them too - hope this helped get you through a little ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 01:20 pm Title: Chapter 1
As usual I'm left grasping for words to describe the awesomeness of your words. No one does grown up in character hot stuff like you. And, I loved the tie part. I can totally picture Pam doing that and Jim appreciating it. Thanks for improving my afternoon with this gem.
Author's Response: Grown up, in character AND hot? Now I'm grasping for words to say how flattered I am! Glad you agree he'd appreciate the gesture - and I think she'd appreciate being appreciated, lol. It just felt to me like such an intimate thing for her to do - and I liked the idea of it bringing her back to a time when she was recognized (appreciated) by someone else who really loved her. Before this turns into another fic - thanks, brokenloon - I really APPRECIATE this review.
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 01:03 pm Title: Chapter 1
"She’d gone home that first night, when he’d come back with someone else, someone who probably brought suitcases of sexy lingerie with her, and quietly folded the delicate black lace into a tiny bundle. She’d put it away." Such a heartreaking couple of lines. Absolutely loved this story, Colette, and, in particular, your sexy Jim : ) I can't wait to read it again.
Author's Response: I love that you say MY sexy Jim. (In my dreams ;-) So flattered you're giving it another read too. Thanks, as always NanReg!
Date: March 03, 2008 12:53 pm Title: Chapter 1
Beautiful! I loved it - it made me smile :)
Author's Response: Well, this review made ME smile - thank you, BellaJam.
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 12:51 pm Title: Chapter 1
You knew, didn't you? You knew I was having a bad day and so you decided to post this little nugget to cheer me up, right?
This was such a nice surprise! Your Jim and Pam always put a smile on my face. :)
Author's Response: That's exactly why I posted it - how'd YOU know? Thanks so much, kells - always love to hear from you!
Date: March 03, 2008 12:47 pm Title: Chapter 1
This is wonderful. Totally made my day. :o)
Author's Response: Thanks so much, MoraDae - so happy you liked this!
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 12:45 pm Title: Chapter 1
This was amazing, Colette. You have a very clear and visual writing style that I enjoy. This has made my day! Thank you so much!
Author's Response: Pleased to hear you found this 'clear and visual' - that's a great compliment! Thanks, elly!
10 [Report This]Date: March 03, 2008 12:43 pm Title: Chapter 1
Work has dragged on and on and on today. My eyelids are threatening to close due to a mix antihistimines and boredom.
This? Makes it much better. :)
No surprise - but fyi - I loved every single syllable.
Author's Response: Just a little thing that popped into my head - glad it made you feel a little better. (But sorry it was such a blah day otherwise.) Thanks, as always!!