10 [Report This]Date: December 17, 2008 08:01 pm Title: Break the Ice
Thank you for writing about Milwaukee! Born and raised, I actually was the marketing manager for the Betty Brinn Children's Museum for a few years. Nice shout out to the suburbs too! I don't think Milwaukee has much of a skyline though...at least we don't think so! Please keep this story coming, I love it and am always very excited when a new update is posted. And now that you've tied in my hometown, I love it even more!
Author's Response: What's up, Milwaukee?! I absolutely love your hometown, and I try to visit whenever I can. I suppose you're right about the skyline... I guess Pam was just excited to see a small, normal town that wasn't as expansive and overwhelming as Chicago? Haha. Thanks for the review!
Date: December 17, 2008 06:22 pm Title: Break the Ice
Aw, you did a great job! Icould not tell you were a virgin smut writer, no worries.Honestly the emotion that built in this chapter towards that scene really helped make that scene (and that Greg Laswell song really added something nice too). I loved Jim's misleading of Pam at the beginning, it was so funny, their fight in the car, and the way Jim's confession went with Neruda's poetry and Pam's reciprocating. It really was such a lovely chapter and I really like seeing their relationship develop.
Author's Response: Total virgin smut writer! Right here! So can I tell you that I am having some major heart palpatations just thinking about the next chapter. I hope I can keep up with my updates because to be honest... I have not started on it yet. It's up there, in that little head of mine, but I've yet to let it materialize on my keyboard. Soon! I promise. I'm glad you enjoyed the whole scavenger hunt that Jim sent Pam on. I was worried some would be like, "Ok, what the hell? That was a waste of time," but I thought it expressed the fun nature of their relationship. Those two are just so goofy. Greg Laswell is love. Thanks for the review, albie. Your are always such a joy to read.
10 [Report This]Date: December 17, 2008 06:19 pm Title: Break the Ice
I am so in love with this story! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you are updating it every single day and totally making my day. You totally rock!
Author's Response: Yay! Thank you! You have no idea how much it means to hear you say that you love the story so much. Like Pam said, it makes me feel like I'm doing something right... haha.
Date: December 17, 2008 05:10 pm Title: Break the Ice
As usual, I loved it. You really are such an amazing writer, always so good with the details. Everytime I see you update I get excited =)
First time smut = very good. I can't wait to read the rest =)
Author's Response: Thank you! First time smut made this girl very nervous, so I'm glad to hear it wasn't so bad. ;)
Date: December 16, 2008 09:53 pm Title: Big Jumps
I just got my wisdom teeth pulled today, and having the new chapters to read have put me in a better mood already as I sit here with gauze in my mouth...haha. Seriously though, I really like the character developments, and no, I don't think it's getting too cute or sweet. Definitely a good balance here! I too have yet to figure out where I stand on the whole soul mate situation. Something to contemplate and talk to the boyfriend about :) Keep up the good work NightSwept, I can't wait to read more! Not that I am a fan of angst between our beloved JAM, but will Jim and Roy ever run into each other?
Author's Response: I will say that the thought of Jim and Roy running into each other has crossed my mind, yes. Hmm... But that is all I will say. ;)rnrnMajor ouchie on the wisdom teeth. I hope you're feeling okay today. :)
Date: December 16, 2008 07:26 pm Title: Big Jumps
That was so beautiful. I can't wait for them to be together and actually dating :)
Author's Response: Thank you! It would be nice for them to finally be together in the same city again, wouldn't it? :) Can't wait.
Date: December 16, 2008 07:19 pm Title: Big Jumps
I don't know if I believe in soulmates but I like to entertain the idea. Great chapter. I cannot wait until they're together again. Now that they got to know each other better, maybe we can get some physical stuff :)?
Also, I think I commented twice here. Oops.
Author's Response: Hmm... there may be some physical stuff coming up in an upcoming chapter... maybe...
Date: December 16, 2008 07:18 pm Title: Brightest Hour
Awwwwwww Jim was so cute with sick pam :)
Date: December 16, 2008 07:16 pm Title: Brightest Hour
I love Pam's dress and how they met up on NYE. I wish she wasn't sick but I think it's cute how they made it work and still kissed at midnight.
Author's Response: I thought it would be interesting to see how Jim and Pam are able to communicate on all levels, even when one of them is a mute. Haha. Aww, if only my NYE could be so magical. :(
Date: December 16, 2008 05:25 pm Title: Big Jumps
Love the part about making love work. It's not always cheerful or jubilant or blissful, but when love is worth it, it's worth the trouble that can arise. Love Jim and Pam seeing the possibilities in each other
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you liked their little conversation and the discussion over the possibility of them being able to fall in love with each other one day. I had hoped it would be seen as more realistic than the whole idea of love being this amazing fairy tale. Thanks for the review!
Date: December 16, 2008 04:10 pm Title: Brighter Discontent
I can't even describe how much I love this story. You, my friend, are amazing.
Date: December 16, 2008 04:04 pm Title: Big Jumps
I pretty much agree with Pam's version on the soul mate issue. Great minds think alike, huh? ;) Oh, you are a machine! I have to go to work in an hour and this was really the perfect way to send me off. I'm kind of in love with this fic, Nightswept, I hope that's okay. I'll be good to it, promise. As long as you keep writing such great chapters as these, and leave me smiling at the end of them, I don't see how I can NOT love it so, hehe. You're good, my friend, very good at this. :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying this story, and I hope that I can keep you smiling. I hope you had a good day at work!
10 [Report This]Date: December 16, 2008 02:19 pm Title: Big Jumps
don't believe in soul mates but do believe I love this story
Author's Response: Haha, thank you! I'm so glad to hear that you do.
Date: December 16, 2008 02:08 pm Title: Big Jumps
I really enjoyed the last two chapters. It was very amusing to see Pam and Jim try to communicate with Pam miming her way through the night. It showed more of their connection how they could speak through expressions. And it was rather sweet how Jim took care of Pam and indulged her insistence to make sure they were together at midnight. I also liked this chapter and that's not just because I kinda adore a drunk Pam. I do appreciate how the two of them really speak so openly together and I agree with Jim's perspective on soulmates. Sometimes, the way people paste on that "soulmate" label really dilutes what real love and real relationships are, IMO. Pam and Jim's confession to each other was nicely done and I look forward to them being in the same vicinity again.
Author's Response: Thanks for the wonderful review. I thought it would be sweet to show how much Jim really cared for Pam and how attentive he is in their relationship. Drunk Pam is so much fun! (Whooo!) Pam knocked up on antibiotics is even better. Haha. :P I can't wait to move onto the next chapter where those two will finally be together. I've always been iffy on the whole soul mate thing, but I'm also siding towards your (and Jim's-hehe) point of view.
Date: December 16, 2008 01:46 pm Title: Big Jumps
oh my god *dies*
I believe in soulmates, to a point.
I'm a hugeeeee hopeless romantic, so basically this chapter rules my life (:
Author's Response: Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you. But please don't pass out on me! :P
Date: December 16, 2008 01:39 pm Title: Brightest Hour
I own “Stuff White People Like.”
I'm serious xD
I love this story, heading off to read the next chapter.
Author's Response: Really? I saw that book at Urban Outfitters and I almost bought it. I kind of want to go back and buy it now. :P
Date: December 16, 2008 01:08 pm Title: Big Jumps
I'm loving this quick updating thing. :D This was great. I love Pam's little speech on love. I agree with every word that she says. I don't believe in soul mates. I think that there are people who are very compatible, but one person? destiny? sorry I just don't buy that. I think love is also situational, it's about what you go through together as well. Because people are shaped by their experiences not just by fate or genetics. Well that's what i think anyway.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I was surprised to see how many people agreed with Jim and Pam's somewhat more realistic perception on the whole soul mate thing, and I'm glad you agree with their side of it. :)
10 [Report This]Date: December 16, 2008 12:37 pm Title: Brightest Hour
I really liked this chapter, Nightswept!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad. :)
9 [Report This]Date: December 16, 2008 10:06 am Title: Brightest Hour
My grandpa worked at the Drake when I was little and we used to go there the Saturday before Christmas every year- it's so gorgeous =) Unfortunately, the last time we did that was 10 years ago.
Anyway, I really love this story so far- a lot! It's really sweet and I think my favorite part is just how all the places they're from and visit really hit home for me.
Author's Response: That's so cool. I love The Drake. It's so magical, especially around the Christmas season. I just hope I did the hotel some justice with the descriptions. Thanks for the review!
10 [Report This]Date: December 16, 2008 09:43 am Title: Brightest Hour
I love this chapter/story oh so much.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: December 16, 2008 08:50 am Title: Brightest Hour
Okay first of all it's Battlestar Galactica...if you're going to make fun of the best show on television you best be spelling it right.
Second, I also <3 Coldplay so :P
Third, I know for a fact that the tickets to get in to the Drake Hotel for New Years are like 200 dollars per PERSON. Where are they getting all this money? Doesn't Angela work at Target? And Pam and Jim are college students...I'm at the exact same stage of life as them and I know that none of my friends and I could afford a New Years like that...just sayin' :)
I LOVE your Dwight. He had me laughing throughout the whole chapter. I really liked that Jim and Pam left the hotel and were somewhere more comfortable when the ball dropped. Sitting in his apartment and getting all cozy together is definitely more "them". Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thank you! I have gone through and corrected all mispellings of Galactica. I think. Can I blame it on the drugs? I don't know, I'm still drowsy. That stuff knocks you out for a good week. rnrnI realized that the Drake Hotel is muy expensive, and I probably should have provided a back story of how they were able to get in. I'm thinking Pam's parents, as doctors, and whatever Angela's parents do, were able to score tickets through some sweet connections... or something. Personally, I just loved the setting. rnrnI'm glad you enjoyed Dwight. I find that he's the most difficult character to write for some reason. Hopefully, it'll be a bit easier in forthcoming chapters. Thanks for the review!
Date: December 16, 2008 08:31 am Title: Brightest Hour
yay! that was so sweet.
Date: December 16, 2008 07:48 am Title: Brightest Hour
Oh, did you update this so soon because you knew I'd see the update e-mail in my inbox and squee?! You did, didn't you?! You're so awesome! And so is this chapter. How freaking adorable is Jim anyway? Being all sweet and protective and caring? Oh, this is the beginning of a really beautiful relationship, isn't it? I really cannot wait to see where you take this. SO good!
Author's Response: I totally updated because I knew it would make you squee! Haha. I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, and thank you for staying along for the ride. :)
Date: December 16, 2008 07:14 am Title: Brightest Hour
I love this story. and I love that Jim has Chuck Palahniuk books as well as Stuff White People Like :)
Author's Response: Haha, I figured those books would be right up Jim's alley.
Date: December 16, 2008 01:35 am Title: Home is Where You Hang Yourself
Oh I don't know how I haven't read this yet but I'm in love. This is so good, Nightswept. I really love how well you've merged AU Jim and Pam with the Jim and Pam we know and love.. it's really done brilliantly. And the music! Gah, I love it even more for your playlists and songs. Just, all of this is such a gem to read and I'm favoriting it so I can squee when I get updates in my inbox. :D
Author's Response: I think you have provided me with my new word of the week. "Squee!" It's such a fun little word isn't it? I'm glad you're enjoying the story and the music, although I must warn you that the music may become a bit odd in upcoming chapters. My musical range is just a tad bit eccentric and all over the place. :P