10 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2010 09:23 pm Title: Chapter 2
Great story. I'm glad they found each other. Jim's so sad: he went all the way to Scranton just to realize that he didn't know where she lives. That was a great point - we get flustered like that and do unsmart things. Great story!
10 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2010 11:36 am Title: Chapter 2
Kate, please don't hate me for my late reviews, 'K? This is the perfect flip side to Jim's night. Oh, and a perfect end to Jim's night ;)
I miss your posts that used to come so frequent. I hope the new season brings more from you.
10 [Report This]Date: September 09, 2010 08:25 pm Title: Chapter 2
Just read these two chapters, yanana. I thought this story was just so beautifully written and what a great alternate version of Post Casino Night and Diwali.
10 [Report This]Date: September 09, 2010 02:31 pm Title: Chapter 2
I think back to slumping against the wall, looking over at my phone on the desk, listening to the camera crew discuss my dwindling relationship with my best friend. Their words run through my head when I touch Jim's face again. He tips his head back and looks up at me through the hair in his eyes.
So perfect. So so perfect. Beautiful.
Date: September 09, 2010 07:17 am Title: Chapter 2
"It feels far. I miss you." Oh, how you kill me, you naughty little minx! This was a real treat, especially since I had in my head that this was a one-shot. Such passion and desperation--I love it. As Pam so aptly said, "it's all so good." ; )
Date: September 09, 2010 06:13 am Title: Chapter 2
Just... perfect. I very nearly cried.
Date: September 08, 2010 01:23 pm Title: Chapter 1
I owe you a better thought out review than this, but I wanted to be sure you got some positive feedback right away. I could read alternate versions of Diwali for-EVER. Nicely done, Kate.
10 [Report This]Date: September 08, 2010 08:34 am Title: Chapter 2
Holy mother of God, how do you do it each and every time, that killed me!!!!!!! I really like this idea, of them both driving to see each other after that phonecall, of them sorting everything out, and of course - getting down and dirty ;)
Like with all your fics, I find it difficult to point out the parts I loved, because it's usualy every line, and thi was no different. You have such a beautiful way with words, and with each story you write, that gets better.
This was such a perfect ending - and if you are ever bored, you could always add on to it ;) Just saying =)
If I could give you an award for fanfic, you'd be winning one for this story - mention me in your speech, k? ;)
10 [Report This]Date: September 03, 2010 10:08 pm Title: Chapter 1
This was all kinds of lovely. A very poignant and heartfelt insight into Jim. Don't ever stop writing. ;)
Author's Response: Thanks for reading/reviewing! :)
Date: September 03, 2010 06:27 am Title: Chapter 1
OK, Kate, you know what would make me deliriously happy? (And I'm pretty sure one of your life's goals is to make me deliriously happy ... isn't it??) I would be so, so thrilled if you were to write this evening from Pam's perspective. Oh, and maybe continue on after Can I stay? Yep, that would make me jump up and down and squeal like a little fangirl.
Author's Response: Girrrrrrrl, it's already in the works. ;) I didn't know when I'd have time to update, if ever, so it's a oneshot now, but it's going to end up two, maybe three chapters. We'll see. I'm over-committed right now, really... But, as always, thanks for reviewing, Ann!
10 [Report This]Date: September 02, 2010 01:33 am Title: Chapter 1
"With her, I'm always hopeful. She becomes a church, something I need to bow in front of and beg at. She becomes something I need to save me, just a little."
Myself being a 20-something guy who's carried a torch for someone longer than I care to admit, this line knocked the wind out of me. Brilliant.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, thomas. I'm glad it rings true.
Date: August 31, 2010 08:32 pm Title: Chapter 1
YAY! This is wonderful -- and just what I needed. I miss the buzz of stories around here -- hope it picks up with the new season.
Nicely done, Kate.
Author's Response: Thanks, lisahoo! Yes, I agree -- even though I've barely had time to read the wonderful stories that are up here lately (that I'm terribly behind on, ugh), I also miss the constants in the archive. I'm excited for the new season. It's right around the corner now. Thanks for the kind words, and taking the time to read!
Date: August 31, 2010 07:28 am Title: Chapter 1
I really love this Kate. I love anything S3, and I love that it's from Jim's point of view. He was so closed off that season but I think that this is something that totally could have happened...
I have to say that I heaved a big ol' sigh of relief that he came home to her waiting for him, it broke my heart to think that he could have visited her but never got to see her.
Lovely!
Author's Response: Thanks, kells! :)
10 [Report This]Date: August 31, 2010 12:52 am Title: Chapter 1
Argh, sorry it's taken me so long to review and that I don't have much time to give you a long juicy one. But this was delicious as always. I think what I love best about this (and all your stories) is that you develop this rhymthm that carries you along and sets the pace so skilfully. It's never stilted, it just moves smoothly throughout like one long journey that you have no idea where it will take you. And what a sweet place it did take us. Season 3 is so great at inspiring these little gems. My favorite line though was this:
Do all girls mix up 28 Days and 28 Days Later and make me fall in love with them because of it?
Not sure why, but I found it cute.
We miss you too! And I would leave you a gazillion lovely notes to make sure you would keep coming back here! And I'll give you a gazillion more if you updated 'Febrility'.....;)
Author's Response: I'm happy you stopped to read and review, no matter how "juicy" the review. ;) Thanks for the kind words, Jess!
Date: August 30, 2010 08:39 pm Title: Chapter 1
''Because I'd rather be fancy and far apart and go find her than have a brick wall between us that works in the warehouse. '' I just love that!!! I also love the way your story oscillates between hope and despair, all of it so lucidly rationalized. And the surprising reveal at the end. Just beautiful. Sooooooo happy you're working on Febrility. Can't wait to read you. Life is good! Thank you for the wonderful ride.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review! :)
10 [Report This]Date: August 30, 2010 08:36 pm Title: Chapter 1
I've read this three times and I just don't know how to keep telling you that I love everything you write. You have so little dialog and that's a big part of what makes this wonderful. It's not that I don't like conversation... I do, but the imagery your write? I can truly feel what it's like to be Jim.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh- I know what it is! You remind me of the earlier seasons of Jim and Pam- where they said more to each other without words. The words were nice and great and happy, but the main source of communication were without word. Yes! Does that make sense? I hope so!
After my first two reads, I was going to criticize a little about the end. I promise it wasn't me trying to be greedy, I don't think, but I thought the ending was too "...And They Lived Happily Ever After, The End." Because, well, that's how it sounds in a way ("because she stays and it works and we never leave and it lasts,") but after my latest read, the last two sentences are so freaking close to perfection- a rock, bridge, fountain, fire, foundation... GUH!
I really think I'd just quote the whole thing back if I told you my favorite, so just know I LOVE this. After every story you post, I think this is my favorite, this is my new favorite, and on and on. New York is my all time fave, but this is waaay up there :)
Please, please come out and play again real soon,'K? Like in a few days? Yes. Do this again soon.
Author's Response: Hey, Ang! Thanks for such a thorough review. I love that you enjoyed this one and that it's "way up there" with New York! Both stories were fun and interesting to write. I hope to post something again, soon. Thanks for reading. :)
Date: August 30, 2010 08:05 pm Title: Chapter 1
Wow, I really really liked this one. I loved your idea of Jim heading to Scranton after they spoke, in some impulsive desperate flail, without a plan, only to not even know where she lived. I was prepared for a several tissue ending and then you gave us a lovely, sweet surprise.
The may be my favorite story of yours ever.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, jazzfan. :) I was kind of thinking it was a stretch that Jim would have no idea where she lived. It was believable to me -- assuming that he came across as crazed and overwhelmed as I wanted him to be in this story -- so I'm glad it went through with readers. I'm really happy you liked this one, it was fun to write.
10 [Report This]Date: August 30, 2010 06:39 pm Title: Chapter 1
Lovely! Seriously, just a beautiful story. I wish all fanfic was written in the sesaon 3 time period. :)
Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, I do love reading and writing season three stories. Ugh, the angst!
10 [Report This]Date: August 30, 2010 10:40 am Title: Chapter 1
Dudeeeeeeeeee, I've missed you and your awesome writing. You tricked me though, I totally thought he'd given up on Pam, and I was like Nooooo!!!
Loved this SO much!
Author's Response: Thanks Sally! :)
Date: August 30, 2010 09:27 am Title: Chapter 1
I miss your stories, lady! I hope you come back more often. This was so sweet, if only it had happened! Very nicely done, you still have the magic touch. I love first person Jim fics, and this delivered. I'm glad she was there when he got back home. Good stuff. Write more things soon, okay?
Author's Response: Thank you so much! And, yes, I think first-person Jim is my favorite to write.
Date: August 30, 2010 09:26 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh my, you sneak! You had me thinking Jim was going to give up on Pam and I was wondering how they'd make their way back and then there she is.
This was lovely, with beautiful use of metaphor. Is it over? I can't remember. I sincerely hope not, though this would hold strongly on its own. But I want more!
Please?
Author's Response: I have plans for two or maybe three chapters, but was going to leave it as a oneshot for now since I don't know when I'd get to it. We'll see. Thanks for reviewing. :)
Date: August 30, 2010 08:17 am Title: Chapter 1
What I wouldn't have given to have that scenerio play out on the show. You broke my heart with Jim's thoughts. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Author's Response: What a twist that would've been, eh? ;) Thanks for reviewing!
Date: August 30, 2010 06:29 am Title: Chapter 1
Kate! I always enjoy a visit from you, no matter what you post. Not letting you off the hook on Febrility, mind you, but this is a very pleasant surprise.
And maybe it starts with folding clothes on my floor that I think maybe I can wear again, that don't smell too bad, when they end up on my disheveled bedspread instead of back in drawers, or up on hangers. I start to think I can chase her, find her and rewind.
Poor, poor Jim. This made me chuckle--such a boy--yet I felt so bad for him. My heart hurt thinking of his heart hurting. To suck it up and give it another try only to not have her address :'( I was hoping you--or should I say Pam--would come through.
I close my eyes and rest my forehead onto her sleeve instead of mine tonight, and rock her gently, barely moving. Guh. So sweet.
Stick around, ok, lady?
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Nancy! As always, you're one of my favorite to hear from and your reviews always keep me going. I will admit, one of my favorite things to do is dangle Jim over a cliff, and -- because I don't have the heart to do otherwise -- bring him back and give him a large, cuddly, proverbial hug. God bless seasons two and three!