Date: June 19, 2008 04:43 pm Title: Endless Opportunities
Just read all of it and I can't wait for the next chapter. Great premise and Jim's response was so sweet!
Author's Response: Aww, so glad you are enjoying and liked Jim's response. I really spent a lot of time thinking of the postcards, so, glad it worked out
Date: June 19, 2008 11:12 am Title: Endless Opportunities
Ah, Toby. The worst HR rep ever. Heh. Nice of him to help her out, though. I can't wait until they reconnect!!
Author's Response:
I prefer to ignore S4 Toby. Because he wasn't nice. But, S3 and before Toby - that poor pathetic guy. He was great. Thats the Toby that is in this story.
And trust me, next chapter, they talk :)
Date: June 19, 2008 10:52 am Title: Endless Opportunities
One of the things that I love about this story is that you are able to convey character descriptions w/ such simple, specific and exact words. Which I love. Like this: Kevin giggled, Angela glared, Stanley sighed. This is exactly how these characters act.
I am looking forward to the conversation between Pam and Jim.
Author's Response:
Wow, and here I thought that was just laziness. ;). Really, I can't see it any other way, if it gets longer, it feels boring to me, so the short works.
And I was a bit evil by putting off the conversation until he end hehe!
Date: June 19, 2008 10:49 am Title: Edge Of Something Big
This story reminds me of a U2 lyric "A secret is something you tell another person." from "The FLY. I think that is applicable to this story.
Even though this chapted is filled w/ Pam's sadness about Jim leaving, she still believed that she could move on. Until she saw Jim's response to her postcard. I think Pam's "hope" of moving on was reasonable at the time, and then Jim's response crushes the hope just a little. So typical of the characters. Just when they think they can get on w/ their lives w/o each other, something happens. Off to the next chapter.
Author's Response:
Can't place that song, but I may have to go listen to it, because it seems right for this story.
I figured Pam probably needed to believe she could move on. I'm sure it was heartbreaking, but it was like, even afer she sent off her postcard, she probably never thought anything would come from it. And, just she needed to move on, because Jim had. And then she sees the postcard.
Date: June 19, 2008 09:39 am Title: Endless Opportunities
That postcard put a big smile on my face.
I hope Toby will give Pam the number.
I'm assuming this is AU and you're not going to do something in the next chapter like "and so she never called, and angsty season 3 happened instead!" That would be fun for no one. ;)
She could start with, "So it's not too late for us?" :) Or whatever you decide. ;)
Author's Response:
Yep, Toby will give Pam the number. Mostly because I like poor pathetic toby and not mean pervy Toby.
And yes, this is AU. Because I like to live in Denial of S3. Karen? Stamford? Nah. It went from I'm in Love with You to We're Dating.
Date: June 19, 2008 09:04 am Title: Endless Opportunities
yay! Can't wait till the update :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much!
Date: June 19, 2008 08:47 am Title: Endless Opportunities
Only one more chapter? Ah nuts. I was hoping they'd flirt via postcards for a while yet. :-)
I'm glad you didn't make Toby be a complete ass and lie about it. We didn't need any additional angst here.
Author's Response:
Blame my beta. Because she liked the ending... but really, I think (hope) it will feel like a natural ending, and it will be happy.
I don't like mean Toby. I want to stick with the pathetic Toby I know and love, not Pervy mean Toby.
10 [Report This]Date: June 19, 2008 08:03 am Title: The Secret
The only thing I don't like is that the new chapters of the fic end so fast! But it's really beautiful in its simplicity...thank you for that :)
Author's Response:
Hehe, short chapters, but glad you are enjoying them!
Thanks!
10 [Report This]Date: June 18, 2008 03:28 pm Title: Edge Of Something Big
Oh great chapter. I can't wait to read when pam sees jim's card
Author's Response: Hehe, I was kind of evil for dragging it out again. :)
10 [Report This]Date: June 18, 2008 03:26 pm Title: Imagine My Surprise
Hi sorry I commented last night. but my computer failed anyway here it goes again.
Great chapter. That is just what I imagined would happen! :)
Author's Response: Aww, thanks for taking the time to review again. Glad it fit with your expectatios
Date: June 18, 2008 12:26 pm Title: The Secret
OK, I feel like I should write something completely stream-of-consciousness here and talk about what I had for lunch. However, I will instead say that I love the feeling of this, think that the idea of using PS is brilliant, and really love getting to leave YOU some good feedback. Yay, fic! Nicely done!
Author's Response:
Okay, I seriously couldn't stop smiling and giggling when I got this review, so I think you are good. I am so glad you like it and the idea of it. It totally just came to me randomly, and it just felt so Pam and Jim, and so, yeah, I'm excited!
I'm so glad you liked it and took the time to review. And, just for added bonus, I will say I should have it updated tomorrow. Um, because, I will. I say so.
Date: June 18, 2008 11:36 am Title: Edge Of Something Big
That's all we get?! Gah! You're torturing me! I love this story so much. It's so gorgeous and utterly unlike any other thing you've written or any other take I've seen on getting them together pre-Karen.
Author's Response: That's all you get for today. You just have to be patient :) I am evil like that. Even so, I pretty much love this review. Like, yeah. Its great. :D Thanks!
Date: June 18, 2008 11:34 am Title: The Secret
I can't wait for more. I love the mind set of both of these guys. GREAT!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, I'm glad you are enjoying it. Will update soon, I promise!
Date: June 18, 2008 11:32 am Title: Imagine My Surprise
"and is like whoa." Best. Previously. Ever. Hee!
Author's Response: Hehe. Too think I almost change that!
Date: June 18, 2008 11:01 am Title: Edge Of Something Big
I feel like we're on the edge of something big here too........
twss?
Long story long (guess who was watching Broken Car video...) I heart you. I'm still waiting for more missy..... and I've already seen more!! :) Oops. I can be greedy in that way right? Part of my superbeta cape if you will?
Author's Response: Shush, I responded to this. Yeah, I did. You can always be greedy. It is part of your duties in fact. Duties /Chandler laugh.
Date: June 18, 2008 06:44 am Title: Edge Of Something Big
Lovely. I'm glad you put the 'reminder' postcards up, too. It's not that I don't remember, and I need a reminder, it's that I just like to look at them again! And I'm not going to that site! I'd be on it forever! (TWHS)
I love the "edge of something big" one. It looks like Niagara Falls; what a perfect choice of a real postcard for this.
It's neat that Pam thinks everyone will recognize her secret; I could see feeling like that, but in reality, most people don't know about the site, and wouldn't even dream that someone they know has something on there!
Anyway, nice job! :)
Author's Response:
Yeah, I kind of like looking at them also (what, I'm proud that I made them!)
Sometimes, you really wonder what significance the postcard designs have for the person who sent it in. Like, was that a real picture, how did they distort it, how did they choose it. Yeah, I think about it too much. And then the message. Because its like, yeah, something huge and big, but I want you beside me.
Oh, and so, I've toally sent in like three secrets, and I saw one of them posted, and I freaked. I so thought everyone would know it was mine. I was afraid to check my email. I was certain someone was going to say "ha, this looks like your handwriting" and it wasn't just a generic secret, it was something that, like, it felt so obvious that it was mine and was so easily identifiable as mine. I seriously was so scared. I did nearly contact PS to have him take it down, it scared me so much. But the the day passed. And the week. And nothing happened. And then new secrets were posted and I gave a huge sigh of relief. (although it still terrifies me a bit if I think about it)
Thanks as always!
Date: June 18, 2008 05:29 am Title: The Secret
oh, no killing - just a Stanley-esque rant :D
Author's Response: Eek, well, that could be scary enough
10 [Report This]Date: June 18, 2008 04:22 am Title: Imagine My Surprise
Go, Jim, Go! Love it - now of course, Pam's computer will crash and she won't be able to go on for a couple of days and will miss it, and Jim will lose hope, etc, etc, etc, etc... :P teasing, please don't do that!
Author's Response: Ya know, that would be what happened to me, if I was Pam. My computer loves breaking. However, I know how horrible it is, so I don't want to inflict that pain on Pam. Nor do I want untherapy coming to try to kill me if I do!
9 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 10:20 pm Title: The Secret
I can't believe all the postcard images you are making - they are awesome. Or are they real PS cards? Or both? Anyway, Jim's reply is PERFECT. More! more! I'm greedy.
Author's Response:
Haha, Okay, yeah, I guess I should clarify (oops, not everyone can read my brain) I made Pam's and Jim's postcards. So only the one about the wedding and the its not. The rest are real PS cards, from the website or book.
I'm so glad Jim's reply worked. I really did spend a day on it (with my beta) figuring out the logistics of both Pam and Jim's cards!
And hey, this is the good kind of greedy. I will update soon!
10 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 09:38 pm Title: Imagine My Surprise
Wow. This is just what I wanted to happen. :) Fantastic chapter.
Author's Response: So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the review!
Date: June 17, 2008 05:08 pm Title: The Secret
I can't wait for more updates, I'm really loving this story. Great work!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review. I am working on the next chapter, and should ave it up soon!
7 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 02:58 pm Title: The Secret
interesting! i like the concept.
cant wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I should have the next chapter up soon!
Date: June 17, 2008 02:42 pm Title: The Secret
This is such an amazing story. Few words pack alot of punch. Fantastic.
Author's Response: Thanks so much. Comments like this make up for the comments were its like "make the chapters longer" :) Thanks again!
Date: June 17, 2008 12:51 pm Title: Imagine My Surprise
Awesome! First of all, I think it was Paul at one point who said that Jim didn't go to Australia, so you're all set there.
I'm not sure where the "imagine my surprise" one fits in... Is it just an extra?
I love the "it's not"! So great! :)
See, this is fun. The chapters are so quick (to read), that I can keep up with this WIP! Hurray!
Author's Response:
Paul L totally knew that I would write a story eventually, and forget about Australia, so he futuristically covered my ass on that. Haha. Yeah, writing this chapter I was like oh yeah, Australia.
The Imagine My Surprise was 'extra' in that, I was trying to have little ones at the end that were either important to the story (such as Pam's), or just related to the tone of the chapter. That one is from actual PostSecret, and when I saw it, it just fit so well with this chapter I had to use it.
The 'it's not' came after a day of brainstorming. Me and my beta were talking about what Pam's card should say, look like, and then how Jim could respond. Took forever (especially with photoshop!) but I think the cards turned out great. And since they are integral to the story, well worth it!
I knew my short chapters would be good for someone! If it means TLK reading a WIP... yep, its good!
Date: June 17, 2008 12:49 pm Title: Imagine My Surprise
Love it! Please update soon! can't wait to see Pam's reaction!
Author's Response: I've got the next chapter almost ready, so hopefully willupdate soon. So glad you are enjoying this