10 [Report This]Date: September 23, 2008 09:12 am Title: Chapter 10
How ironic. I'm reading this instead of writing my paper that's due tomorrow!
Another excellent chapter. Can't wait for more :)
Author's Response: Procrastinators unite! Thanks, I've got the next bit ready to go pretty soon, and hopefully will finish this whole thing up in a week or two. Glad you liked it! :)
10 [Report This]Date: September 23, 2008 02:31 am Title: that kept so many warm
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! If the premiere weren't in a few days, this would've made my week! It's a close second, though. I've been waiting for this all summer, and it was kind of like a season-ending cliffhanger. But you've wrapped it up nicely. If you choose not to continue this story, I'll be happy with the ending. But I've re-read the first few chapters about 14 times, no joke, because It's probably seriously my favorite first date fic of all.
Author's Response: Hey Mountaineers, I was thinking of you the other day when I was finishing this chapter and watching CU steal an unexpected victory from WVU ;) I've got a few more bits in the works before it's over, but it's all outlined and ready to go. Thanks so much for the kind words... means a lot to me!
Date: September 22, 2008 07:47 pm Title: that kept so many warm
Callisto, I'm so glad you decided to finish this story! It's one of my favorites. I think you have such a great grasp on their characters and at portraying what this time must have been like for them, with all the highs and lows. I also loved the detail about the armchair - didn't you mention that they had lots of fond memories in one of your other stories? I like it! Looking forward to the next installment!
Author's Response: Thank you! Like I've said, there are a lot of things I feel like I should go back and change/edit/cut/fix, but I'm going to just run with what I've got here. And yes, that armchair is apparently a fixture in my Jim and Pam world. I've got it all mapped out now so it shouldn't be too long before this is finished. Thanks for sticking with me! :)
Date: September 22, 2008 01:10 pm Title: that kept so many warm
They're so sweet together, and you capture that beautifully. I'm glad you came back to this story so I could find it.
Author's Response: Hey lis, thanks for that. I was so close to just pulling this story down and then I saw quite a few people had favorited it! So now I've got a plan and it should be finished pretty soon. Thanks for sticking with it :)
9 [Report This]Date: September 22, 2008 01:09 pm Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
Hey just re-read the story. I liked the last chapter, having read the previous one I was a bit sceptical thinking surely Jim would be over Roy, but your last chapter was perfect, showing how he knows he has to accept he was part of her life
I have to admit I disagree with your early chapters on Jim's feelings. I don't think he genuinely meant to be cold or horrible to Pam. The only part he possibly was a bit harsh was in "Negotiation", but other than that he simply kept a distance in my mind rather than being cold to her. The way you describe him taking pleasure in Pam's expression whenever she saw him with Karen, I just can't imagine Jim doing that. I think he genuinely believes she didn't have any feelings whatsoever for him, and was completely oblivious to her staring.
But thats the only part I disagree with, I really love this story, and I'm really curious as to who left the piece of paper insulting Jim in his folder. Could it possibly have been Pam from back when she was angry at him?
Author's Response: Thanks Noodles, I'm glad you're liking it. I keep making the disclaimer that I wish I could go back and completely re-edit all those early chapters; I wrote so much other stuff over the summer and changed a lot of my ideas of what their relationship was like...but I'm going to leave it all as it is and call it a learning experience :) I appreciate your candor about Jim's feelings early on. In fact, when I was rewatching season 3 I decided that maybe I was exaggerating his resentment. On the other hand, though, the way he ignored her in BG struck me as purposeful. But aaaah I'm gonna leave it. In any case, thank you for reading (and re-reading), and leaving your thoughts. As for that last mystery... I'm not telling. :)
Date: September 22, 2008 12:00 pm Title: and never stops at all
I love the rest of the office's perspective on Karen and Jim's fight. Kevin and Oscar rule, they really do. Great job!
10 [Report This]Date: September 22, 2008 11:36 am Title: that kept so many warm
Wonderful story. Your characterization is just excellent. My wife and I have an ongoing debate about whether or not they "consumated" their first date or not, and I'm usually on the other side, but your portrayal is very convincing. I also like that he understands that he needs to find a way to accept the "Roy Years." Can't wait for more!!!
Author's Response: Thanks Desslok. I've actually decided that it really could have gone either way; maybe I'll write another one that ends differently. I kind of love how much mystery still surrounds how their first months were together... gives lots of free rein to our imaginations. Thanks for reading! More coming soon.
Date: September 22, 2008 11:29 am Title: that kept so many warm
Yay Callisto!!!
I wasn't sure if you'd get around to finishing or updating this one now that you've started school.
But, I'm so so glad that you've updated. I love this story. I love your take on Jim and Pam, in general. I haven't had time to review (or read) lately, so I'll try to make this quick.
I just love that this issue was resolved without a huge display of melodrama - just very natural. I like that you've allowed Pam to have a real relationship with Roy. I hate to think that it was always bad - I just think the way you've described that relationship is so perfect. And I liked that Pam is a bit protective about her relationship with Roy. I loved this exchange:
He frowned. “But how did you keep it going so long? You didn’t have anything in common.”
“We did, though.” I sat up a little. “Not like you and I do, but…we grew up in the same neighborhood. We went to the same church. His dad and my dad knew each other—his dad’s in construction, and my dad’s an electrician, you know, so they sometimes worked on the same job sites, and we were all…the same kind of people, I guess?” I sighed. “I didn’t know it could be… like this.” I gestured at the space between us.
Anyway, lovely job as always. Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: zeebee, nice to hear from you as always! I have no business doing this but hey, they don't call it an 'obsession' for no reason. :) As for Pam and Roy, I've always felt Roy gets a bad rap. There had to have been some very good reasons she stuck with him for so long--reasons that weren't all about her 'fear' and 'insecurity' and all that. And there's something to be said about having a long history with somebody. Anyway, thank you so much for the review! I had absolutely given up on this story so it's good to know there's still a bit of an audience out there. Thanks!! :)
Date: September 22, 2008 11:25 am Title: that kept so many warm
The talking about what's bothering them? Definitely working out for them.
I'm so glad to see that you're writing again! (And if you're in 'a mood' (see: spoiler thread), feel free to work through that by writing some more ;o)
Author's Response: Hey lisa! Good to hear from you! I have to admit that the other stories I wrote over the summer changed my perspective a bit on what their relationship is like, but I'm gonna work with what I started and finish this puppy up. Oh and I should definitely stay off the boards when I'm having as bad a day as I did today. Definitely not fit company for anyone! But you're right... writing ALWAYS helps. Thanks for sticking with me :)
Date: September 22, 2008 11:23 am Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
Oh, this was great. I totally agree with you on how it went down between Jim and Karen. I can't wait to read what's next!
Author's Response: Yikes, I wrote that a while ago. Does it still ring true? I'm serious that I wanted to just gut all those chapters and do them over, but I'm glad you liked it :)
9 [Report This]Date: September 22, 2008 09:45 am Title: that kept so many warm
Oh, I'm so happy to see this story updated again! Yay!
Author's Response: Well, I'm glad to see a couple of people are still reading it! Thanks :)
Date: September 22, 2008 08:38 am Title: that kept so many warm
Callisto, just imagine how happy I was to get an e-mail that there was an update to this story. It gave me a reason to reread it from the start. Love how you resolved the "football incident" tension. Really looking forward to more (soon, I hope).
Author's Response: I have to say, I really wanted to go back and edit the bejeezus out of this story, but hey, it is what it is. I'm glad you're enjoying it and I still seem to have an audience of two or three :) Thanks for sticking with me Nan!
Date: September 08, 2008 05:02 pm Title: that could abash the little bird
please continue...everything you do is so fantastic and I can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: All right, all right. I'll admit, I had given up on this story, but I have actually outlined the rest of it and am in the process of finishing it up. Thanks for reading :)
10 [Report This]Date: August 18, 2008 12:06 pm Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
This is the first Jim/Pam fanfic I've ever read and..haha you have totally spoiled me. I read yours first, then read a bunch of others..and now have come back to read yours over and over again because nothing is as good. Any chance updates are coming soon? How many chapters do you think you'll go up to?
Author's Response: Thanks sarah! Over and over again? how sweet. I really only intended this to be the first three chapters but some of my early reviewers encouraged me to continue with it, which I did, but without a plan,so... now I'm not sure where to go with it. But I may keep working on it. Glad you like it! Thanks for the review. They definitely serve to inspire :)
Date: August 16, 2008 12:27 pm Title: that could abash the little bird
I love this story!!!!
Author's Response: thanks happy bunny!
10 [Report This]Date: June 07, 2008 08:32 am Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
Well, in my family, we have a great tradition of forcing each other to admit You were right! I had been planning to leave another review gloating just a bit that you'd been so unsure that this story had more than four chapters in it and ... I was right!
But you beat me to the punch! I'm so glad you allowed yourself to be persuaded that there really should be ... ahem! ... TWELVE chapters to this story! I am loving every chapter and anxiously await the next post!
Author's Response: Thanks again VB. So, ahem...you were right! I'm glad you're enjoying it. But please don't throw garbage at me if I work on some other stuff while I figure out where I want to go with this one. :)
10 [Report This]Date: June 06, 2008 02:35 pm Title: that could abash the little bird
Great chapter! I love the family you created for Jim. And his running commentary is nothing short of outstanding!
Dunno about Night Out confirming Pam's QB abilities, though. She was at pretty close range when she nailed Meredith in the ear!
Author's Response: Thanks VB. You know I would never have continued with this if you hadn't prodded me. And I still say Meredith is a magnet for accidents.
Date: June 06, 2008 11:02 am Title: that could abash the little bird
There is no remedy for love but to love more.
Thoreau *sigh*
Since I had to read this two more times (*blushes*), I have to cite what I think is my favorite passage:
I slung an arm over her shoulders and kissed the top of her head and she grinned up at me and oh, sweet Jesus, sometimes the way she looks at me just about makes my heart stop.
She loves me. She tells me every day, as though she’s afraid she’ll never be able to make up for not saying it back that first time. I know it’s what shows in my face every time I look at her, and to see it reflected back at me is nothing short of miraculous.
She’s the one. It’s always been her.
Man oh man--that is just ridiculously, fabulously, all-is-right-with-the-world romantic.
Author's Response: How nice to know you read it more than once :) ridiculously, fabulously, all-is-right-with-the-world romantic? THAT is really kind. Thanks Nan. You're awesome, and I will keep plowing along with this story even though it was supposed to be over after three chapters and I have no idea where it's going to end up! And I'm glad you liked the Thoreau quote...I'm obsessed with quotes, can you tell? Thanks for reading!
Date: June 06, 2008 06:53 am Title: that could abash the little bird
So thrilled to wake up to an e-mail that you updated, Callisto. Makes me all kinds of happy.
First, yet another wonderful quote.
Once again, I envision curling up with this in book form. You painted such a vivid picture of the Halpert Clan. You created a whole cast of characters, and they all seemed real to me. Even with the tension between the lovebirds, I thoroughly enjoyed this. At first I was anxiously wondering what could have happened. I had visions of drunken Jim or maybe bitchy mom or some other embarassing public display. I breathed a sigh of relief that it was just Roy's ghost ; )
Author's Response: Hey NanReg, good to hear from you. I'm so pleased to know you like to be told when I update! What a compliment. Yeah, I didn't realize how much I'd bitten off until I was trying to describe a huge family gathering... but I'm glad it came off as realistic. And I think Roy's ghost will make periodic appearances; Jim's got a few insecurity issues. Thanks for sticking with me and for always letting me know what you think, it really helps. Incidentally, which quote caught your eye?
Date: June 06, 2008 06:02 am Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
"I’ll take forever to decide to act and then do something totally impulsive." My stars! It's Jim in one sentence. Someone get this lady a Dundie. Enjoying this thoroughly. Keep going.
Author's Response: Thanks! Ooh, my own Dundie. Now that would be cool.
10 [Report This]Date: May 28, 2008 10:39 pm Title: and sore must be the storm
oh what a way to end it! :) Please update soon I love to read JAM family fics but I can never seem to find any good ones I have no doubt yours is going to be anything less than great!
Author's Response: Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm glad you're enjoying it!
10 [Report This]Date: May 28, 2008 09:52 pm Title: and sings the tune--without the words
Fancy New Beesly asks for what she wants.:D I loved that line!
10 [Report This]Date: May 28, 2008 09:47 pm Title: that perches in the soul
beautitful!
Date: May 28, 2008 09:24 pm Title: Hope is the thing with feathers
oh this is great. I love how you did the back and forth
10 [Report This]Date: May 28, 2008 06:25 pm Title: and sore must be the storm
LOVE THIS!!
Author's Response: Thanks! Glad you like it.