Date: March 02, 2011 08:00 pm Title: Magic's in the Makeup
Well, first, gotta confess, Learning is absolutely one of my favorite stories! It's amazing!
Next, {please insert my squeal of excitement here}, I love this story as well! You are doing such a wonderful job pacing this. Brave, but not too brave, Pam is awesome. And Jim, I really want to be a professional, but not too much, because I really do have a crush on you, is so adorable. I like that Pam's workmates Dwight and Ryan have already picked up on the buddy vibe between them also. Apparently, Jim's colleagues have also sensed Jim's affection for the receptionist also. I hope no one gets into too much trouble.
I cannot wait for the more fun stuff and of course, the more flirting you've promised!
Author's Response: Thanks Aivilo! :D That makes me so happy that you love both stories! You characterized perfectly what I was going with for Jim and Pam. I will try to update very soon.
Date: March 02, 2011 07:18 pm Title: Magic's in the Makeup
I'ml oving this. My ONLY thing I have an "issue" wit, s I can't see the camera guys and crew being such jerks when it comes to Jim and Pam. I can imagine them being more, "dude, just be careful," type thing.
Other than that, I'm LOVING this so much. You really are so good with AU's.
Hope they kissss sooon :)
Author's Response: Thanks Hannah! Love that you're loving this. I'm addicted to AU's. I'm just constantly thinking up new ideas for them (seriously, no joke). For your one issue, notice that only one camera guy, Nick, is on Jim's case. The others haven't said anything because they either haven't seen anything or don't care enough to say anything because they don't see it as a big deal. We will eventually get to a chapter when we find out if anyone knew at all and who if so. This will be a major part in the whole breaking the fourth wall reveal.
Date: March 02, 2011 06:05 pm Title: Magic's in the Makeup
Interesting premise, but the execution of the idea is what really grabbed me. Your portrayal of Pam in this universe seems very viable and quite melancholy. And Jim is beginning to take more shape with their interactions. I look forward to reading the next chapter.
Author's Response: Oh! Thank you so much, aurora! There will be more Jim stuff very soon that will help flesh him out more.
Date: March 02, 2011 02:25 pm Title: Magic's in the Makeup
ACK! I tried to write a review and accidentally pressed something and lost the whole thing. Sorry I've been MIA> I've been extremely ill and just not up to reviewing or much of anything. I still need to finish reviewing your last work of art, you really did an awesome job with it!
I really love this new concept! You really do such an awesome job of thinking up these different concepts and like in the last story and here, things that are really taboo, a guy falling in love with his brother's girl and now a producer falling for a subject in a documentary. You do such a fantastic job of working your way around the obstacles, I can't wait to see how you do it here.
I love how it's so innocent, loved the scene with them outside at lunch talking and then the scene where she blurts out in the interview room about lunch and then tries to cover it up but it all just gets akward eding with Jim seeming kinda short with her. Then he makes it up to her by meeting up after work to go eat. The scene in the diner, it's so them for things to be hot and cold over and over. I love how he tells her, 'I like you' then was sa when he kinda crushed her by adding 'as a friend.' Hopefully it won't take long for her to realize that he likes her as a lot more than a frien and for him to realize she feels the same way. I figure she's got to invite him to dinner at her place soon. No one going to walk in and catch them there. I'm just wondering at the end of it all, he lives in CA and she lives in PA so I wonder how they will solve the distance problem. Great GREAT new story! CANNOT wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Hey, ftmill16! So sorry to hear that you've been sick. I hope you feel better soon. I missed your long reviews. You're right, I didn't even realize that I'm doing the taboo relationship stories. lol. And I can tell you that it won't take long at all for them to realize that they like each other and admit it.
Date: March 02, 2011 01:40 pm Title: Forget about the office
This chap just flew by! I really enjoyed it. Their sweet awkwardness toward each other feels real, and the element of danger--of their getting caught--is rather exciting. I'm invested, so please keep the updates coming :)
Author's Response: Yay! I have officially sucked you in! Another update very soon. I'm thinking Friday.
Date: March 02, 2011 12:05 pm Title: Magic's in the Makeup
Gah! Killing me with the ending. Just be brave, Jim. Be brave.
I really like the interaction with the characters. Nick is good. I'm trying to figure how hard-ass he'll be when he finds out about this little dalliance. I think you're moving things along at a really nice pace. It's believable, this developing relationship. Thanks for the speedy posting!
Author's Response: Thanks Vampiric Blood! Nick will play an important role when everything comes to a head...
Date: March 01, 2011 11:11 am Title: Forget about the office
I'm so enjoying this story. And I like how you are slowly building Jim's and Pam's connection...still tentative, but obviously something there.
Author's Response: Thanks, Mr Bill! So glad you're reading. Their connection in the next chapter will take a bigger step. I hope you enjoy.
Date: March 01, 2011 10:40 am Title: Ready to Start
Oohh I like the Jim and Pam interaction you've started here. And Pam's description of Michael's brain taking the scenic route, I don't think I've ever heard Michael described better. I am looking forward to more, more office characters on camera and absolutely more Jim and Pam flirting too!
Author's Response: Thanks Aivilo! More characters soon. I'm just working on the getting to know yous for Jim and Pam and then we will dive in head first with the rest of them. I'm really excited if you can't tell! :D
Date: March 01, 2011 10:37 am Title: Ready to Start
This is getting more and more interesting. Poor Pam, running into Roy and his new wife (interesting twist there!) and investigating on-line dating. Pam and Michael's interactions feel authentic, as does Pam's budding relationship with Jim. I'm feeling myself getting sucked into this :)
Author's Response: I'm so excited that you're getting sucked in! I adore writing Pam and Michael. They're just too much fun.
Date: February 28, 2011 06:52 pm Title: Ready to Start
The Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper? SO SO Michael LOL. I can really picture him asking her to make him that.
Jim and Pam flirting is so cute, and I love how he's kinda clumsy.
Really excited about this :)
Author's Response: Thanks Hannah! There will be more flirting in next chapter!
Date: February 28, 2011 03:19 pm Title: Ready to Start
I liked this. Can't wait for Jim to break through that 4th wall!
I thought it was cute when Pam reeled herself back to rephrase the question when she answered Jim's question about online dating being her last hope. I also liked that he admitted that he asked about her online dating idea just for himself, not for the show.
Coupla things threw me, though. When Roy & his new wife appeared, I was just waiting for Jim to show up, so I had to reread the first part of that section a few times. I kept thinking they were in a conference room and Roy happened to be there. I thought Pam was meeting JIM's wife and I thought "Oh no." Maybe it was just me. I guess if I'd pressed on and kept reading, it would've been more clear. But a wee bit of scene setting at the beginning would have helped.
And at the end, when Jim said, Tell me about this guy no one seems to talk about? I didn't get it. I didn't remember anyone avoiding talking about Roy. It seemed strange to me that Pam would even know what he was talking about. Did you have something there before that you edited out?
Author's Response: Thanks for pointing that out. I thought it was clear that Michael was sending Pam to the store for soda, but I'll have to add in some extra stuff like a line before. The Roy thing at the very end... that was something very small that Michael mentioned in the video submission to Jim. I kind of put it in there as something Jim really shouldn't know but has possible watched that little piece of the video tape so many times that it has stuck with him. I apologize for any confusion. And i'll definitely have to go back and edit that a bit. Thank so much for reading and again so sorry for any confusion.
Date: February 28, 2011 03:01 pm Title: Ready to Start
That was so great. And eventhough it's an AU, they were so perfectly in character.
Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks! Few things make me happier in reviews than when people say they were in character.
8 [Report This]Date: February 27, 2011 09:21 pm Title: Forget about the office
Glad to be reading a new story so soon after your last one was completed.
You AU ideas are very compelling and I look forward to seeing where you take us with this one.
What is the meaning/significance of the title?
Author's Response: Thanks Jinx! I really hope you like where it does eventually go.
So the title will be addressed in an actual chapter, but in short, for reality tv breaking the fourth wall means cast members and the crew interacting in a way that blurs the lines between cast and crew. Sometimes it's harmless like a producer appearing on camera to settle an issue and other times it's more significant and altering for the filming.
Date: February 27, 2011 07:44 pm Title: Who's Next?
I am looking forward to so many things in this new story. Like how will Jim's colleagues react to his push for the paper company. And also, his realtionships with his TV coworkers seem a little on the less-than-friendly side, so I hope to see some more background on his workplace situation.
And of course Jim and Pam time, always, always, always something to get excited over!
Author's Response: Hey Aivilo! I'm so glad that you're getting involved in the story! So you won't actually see that reaction from the initial push because we'll skip ahead in time, but I can say that it will be touched on in another later chapter as well as more workplace background.
Date: February 27, 2011 05:43 pm Title: Who's Next?
LOVING IT! Something different, and I can't wait to see what happens with Jim and Pam
Author's Response: Thanks! :) This is my first "show" story, so I'm kind of pumped about it! Hope it translates like that.
Date: February 27, 2011 01:42 pm Title: Who's Next?
Wow--you're back already, italianfood?! Very nice :) Off to a promising start. The end of this second chap has me wanting more.
Author's Response: Yep, back again! Chapter 3 should be up by tomorrow or maybe tonight if I can pull it together.
Date: February 27, 2011 05:15 am Title: Who's Next?
You do know how to keep the plot moving! I like it. I like the way you're developing Jim's character, too. Ambivalence already, and more ambition than he has in the show.
Author's Response: Thanks, Vampiric Blood! We'll start to delve into that ambivalence once Pam becomes a factor.
Date: February 26, 2011 06:34 pm Title: Forget about the office
I loved this. Interesting premise, well written - and a chance to relive the Jim and Pam magic all over again. Can't wait to read the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you, Monotreme! We will definitely get to relive the magic when they start the filming.
Date: February 26, 2011 06:51 am Title: Forget about the office
I am excited for more from you! You told such a lovely story in Would You Still Love Me. I look forward to this universe with all the other characters we enjoy!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm excited about including everyone this time around. I haven't done that in awhile.
Date: February 26, 2011 05:22 am Title: Forget about the office
I feel SO much better now that you say you wrote this back in 2009. I couldn't figure out HOW you could pump this out so fast after finishing Would You Still Love Me!
Nicely done. You've included so much detail. Really nice set up. I'm looking forward to the rest!
Author's Response: HAHA. I would love if I could really work that fast. Work mostly stops that. Also, so glad you like it thus far!
10 [Report This]Date: February 25, 2011 07:30 pm Title: Forget about the office
YAY! More italianfood! Interesting idea for an AU, can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thanks! I've got the writing bug back so I figured might as well continue with the writing. More for you to read tonight!
Date: February 25, 2011 07:12 pm Title: Forget about the office
I love a good AU, and this is looking really great so far. I can't wait to see where you take it. YAY!
Author's Response: Thank you! Always great to hear that. Should be a fun ride for all.