10 [Report This]Date: April 08, 2011 05:33 am Title: Running out of air
I was so worried about getting an update for this story! I stay on the edge of my seat at the end of each chapter eagerly awaiting what will come next. But then you put a chapter up, I completely enjoy it, of course, but then it ends and I'm a nervous wreck for another chapter all over again! Curses to this cycle!
Thanks for giving me another reason to watch the clock for the weekend. I need to know what kind of plan there will be for Jim and Pam before they attempt to send him back to the West Coast!
When Jill Daniels kept trying to give either Jim or Pam notes, I half wanted them to say okay to her so we could know what they are thinking they see when they watch.
My favorite notes in this story though, good job with the alternating POV's, was how both feel about each others voice. I found myself really hoping that they aren't stuck with only a voice relationship for a minute while they figure out the long distance thing....
Another up soon, right?
Author's Response: Oh, I know, I fought with myself about revealing her notes for them this chapter like I originally planned, but it's a bigger part of next chapter. So happy that you liked the alternating POV's. I was honestly really worried about it.
10 [Report This]Date: April 07, 2011 05:15 pm Title: Running out of air
Is it possible to want to kill a fictional character? Because right now I wanna take Jill outside and punch her lol. I was reading this, and it's funny because I was so angry for Jim. How dare she walk in and think she can just take over. Then I was upset for Jim AND Pam.
This story makes me so happy, but also so angry LOL
Author's Response: Yes, it is. She's just not a nice lady. Your "This story makes me so happy, but also so angry" will always stick in my mind as far as reviews go. :)
Date: April 07, 2011 12:28 pm Title: Running out of air
Yahoo, you're back! I've been waiting...
How is it that I'm so pissed at Daniels when she's merely a fictional character that you've created?! She makes me anxious. I don't trust her. [note to self: remember, Daniels is even more of a fictional character than Jim and Pam.] I dislike her, yet I'm dying to know what she's got up her sleeve. Happy to know you're well into the next chap!
Author's Response: I'm sort of proud that you dislike her so much. Wait to dislike her more in the next chapter!
10 [Report This]Date: April 04, 2011 07:06 pm Title: The fates of our mistakes
“I need to see you now,” she said, close to tears. < that line, that got me all choked up. I don't want him to be sent home,don't do that to me :(
Awesome as always
Author's Response: You're awesome as always!
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2011 09:58 am Title: The fates of our mistakes
No no no no no! Jim's idea is doing so well that they want to have someone else work on it?!? So not fair! I never saw that coming...
I so need to know what is gonna happen now! I hope you are writing, writing, writing!
Author's Response: Threw you for a loop, did I? I promise this won't go anywhere weird. lol
Date: March 31, 2011 06:24 am Title: The fates of our mistakes
Heartbreaking :'( Another wonderfully tense chapter, italianfood. Not without its humor, though. The homage to Womens Appreciation had me smiling--so funny. As usual, dying for the next chap.
Author's Response: Thank you, NanReg. I enjoyed writing the Women's Appreciation section more than I thought I would. New chapter soon. So sorry for the delay.
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2011 05:18 am Title: The fates of our mistakes
I really enjoy your AU's and am loving this one. My heart is in my throat after reading this chapter! You really made me feel all the emotions that Jim and Pam were going through. And, the conversation amongst the women about Jim had me rolling- so funny!
Author's Response: Thanks BluetimesTwo! I imagine if Jim was in any office the same conversation would happen once or twice. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2011 05:50 pm Title: Just the receptionist
I never really thought about how intimate Jim and Pam really are, thanks to the documentary.
I adore Jim struggling in his dual roles. He is an awesome boyfriend and also really good at his job, despite that one pesky rule he has no choice but to discard, and I wish my words could explain to you how wonderful it was that you let us see that fight.
SO, I have to change Mean Nick's name to Not-so-Mean Nick. I didn't see that coming, nice little loop. Maybe I can call him Big-Brother-Syndrome Nick, or Overprotective-Nick... I need a nickname for him, please help me out.
I love that Pam knows when Jim is working vs. being her boyfriend, even if she is the only one there who knows it. Since she cannot call him on his writing in the office, I really hope that when they get home she gives him a, by-the-way...
Author's Response: Oh, we have to change his Mean Nick name?! I was really attached to Mean Nick. And I do realize that it was my own doing that has caused this name change. I'll brainstorm some more about a name. See if I can sneak it into a future chapter. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2011 12:22 am Title: Just the receptionist
Just a quick note to let you know I'm really getting into this! It's definitely very different and I can't wait to see where you're going to take it. Loving it. :)
Author's Response: Thank you, MilkandSugar! So happy you're getting hooked.
Date: March 27, 2011 02:41 pm Title: Just the receptionist
Why do these chaps go by so quickly? I want to keep reading! Happy to hear that you're already working on the next one =)
Author's Response: Thank you, NanReg. I think the same thing every time I finish a chapter. That they seem really short but the word count tells me otherwise. It's like the Twilight Zone of writing.
Date: March 27, 2011 08:49 am Title: Just the receptionist
Boyfriend Jim is SO freaking cute, and the way he keeps trying to leap out of producer Jim's body is sort of hot :)
Putting the art show flyer on the wall was.... amazing. And I love how Kelly knows Jim has a crush on Pam, man - if only she knew ;)
I'm enjoying this story so much, you really are Queen of AU's :)
Author's Response: Thanks, Hannah_Halpert. Maybe we could call me a member of the court of AUs. LOL. We have to keep this ego in check.
Date: March 27, 2011 07:32 am Title: Just the receptionist
Great chapter, I really enjoyed it. Nice to hear that the next chapter is already started, I can't get enough of this story. I love how eventhough it's an AU, they are still very much Jim and Pam.
Author's Response: Aww! Thanks BluetimesTwo! Such a lovely compliment.
Date: March 22, 2011 04:33 pm Title: I want to know what love is
I love your long chapters!
I love how these two just cannot seem to keep themselves apart! If they are in the same room, or close to it, they will connect. I think it was great the way you used Jim sending Dwight on a hunt for wedding crashers as a way to keep his crew busy so he could attempt to sneak a dance with his lady.
I enjoyed how the 'I love you's were handled. So fantastic!
I always look forward to more!
Author's Response: Thanks, Aivilo! You'll see more of their inability to control what they do for each other despite the cameras being so close next chapter (that sounded less sexual in my head, it's not at all).
10 [Report This]Date: March 21, 2011 03:33 pm Title: I want to know what love is
I swear to GOD, if you make them fight or break up I will come get you. I want to be best friends with this fic, I love it so much. Okay, get writing now, thanks :p
Author's Response: My story accepts your best friend invitation!
10 [Report This]Date: March 21, 2011 08:49 am Title: I want to know what love is
Someone give this story a ribbon already! :)
Author's Response: Aww, thanks buffy6!
Date: March 21, 2011 07:12 am Title: I want to know what love is
I'm really glad that you got Phyllis' wedding over with in one chap. I think what always irritates me most is the fact that Phyllis lifted Pam's ideas. I actually enjoyed it this time around! The tension and fear of getting caught was very exciting! I didn't expect them to exchange "I love you's" yet, so that was a pleasant surprise. I'm impressed at your characterizations of Jim and Pam. Despite the fact that this story is AU, you've captured the rapport that is a hallmark of their relationship on the show. Eager for more :) (TWSS)
Author's Response: So glad you enjoyed it this time around! I wanted to make the awful day for them into something to remember--happily remember.
10 [Report This]Date: March 21, 2011 05:28 am Title: I want to know what love is
Great chapter. The perfect mixture of fluff, drama, and comedy. I am wondering what, if anything, Julia is going to do with her new found information. I was not expecting the "I love you's" at the end. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks! I will touch on the fact that Julia does know again, but it won't be a huge part of the story. Well she won't be anyways.
Date: March 17, 2011 02:48 pm Title: There ain't no use in lying
Never EVER be sorry for writing long chapters - this was most definitely worth the wait. That was sexy and sweet all at the same time.Jim asking her to fly out to eet his parents in May was adorable. This is just SO goodddddddd!
Author's Response: Glad it was worth the wait! I hate making you guys wait.
Date: March 17, 2011 02:44 pm Title: There ain't no use in lying
It was a real treat to watch this chapter take shape! You did a GREAT job of fleshing out the details to make this chapter really sing. This version truly makes me feel both Pam's & Jim's nervousness, excitement, growing affection...
I can't wait to get the first draft of the next chapter! (That's one of the fun parts of being a beta... I get to see the good stuff first!)
Author's Response: VB, thank you so much for doing all of the work that you did. I'm guess you spent about as much time on that chapter as I did just writing the first draft.
Date: March 17, 2011 09:54 am Title: There ain't no use in lying
No joke! This chapter really did fly by!
The tension Pam was feeling Friday at the office was so well written and true to life. From her worries of what her place was gonna look like, to more so, what she would look like to Jim, it was all so real! My favorite part of the office scenes from this chapter was when Pam decided she wouldn't suffer the anxiety on her own and she daringly sent Jim a text so he could have some pressure to deal with as well.
That said, I am so nervous, and there is a part of me that suspects that Mean Nick may know that the producer and receptionist have a relationship beyond what would be considered appropriate.... But then again, I could just be slightly paranoid.
I loved them at Pam's home. Jim was perfect, cooking her dinner and really just making sure that she was comfortable. All that pressure-free sweetness just about guaranteed him some action at some point during the weekend!!!
I may have cheered aloud when he initiated plans for the two of them for after filming. And meeting the parents, no less! I felt just like Pam, scary month of May might become the best month the calendar has to offer!
Author's Response: I could have sworn that I responded to this but alas there's nothing here. I've always loved Daring! Pam. Those moments when she surprises everyone are some of my favorites. Your paranoia might be onto something! Might be... All will be revealed about Mean Nick in an upcoming chapter very soon.
Date: March 17, 2011 07:51 am Title: There ain't no use in lying
Fact: This crazy long chapter went by in the blink of an eye. Great pacing. I think that’s partially due to the manner in which you chose to cover the consummation of their relationship. You know I’m a big fan of smut, but detailed sex scenes don’t always work. Know what I mean? The details in this story are enough to convey their increasing level or intimacy and comfort, their willingness to spill secrets and reveal themselves to each other, but not so much as to bog the story down. Having said that, please feel free to get down and dirty in future chapter(s) :D
I thought this little interlude was so funny and in character: “Whatcha got there, Ducer?” Andy said, taking a peek over Jim’s shoulder..He immediately shoved his phone back into his pocket. “Doocer?”…“It’s more like Due-cer. Short for producer.” Andy was lingering, and it was evident that he wanted something. Very Andy :D
This is lovely: “I’m yours,” he said reassuringly….It was the first time he had said that and she imagined the feeling it evoked inside of her was similar to what the first I love you would feel like. And this: …they had gotten so good at pretending that this very real relationship wasn’t real ...
This is what I was talking about at the beginning of my review. In this little paragraph, you paint a beautifully intimate scene: He had never done this in a kitchen in the middle of the day. Never felt so complete with anyone else wrapped around him. He had never had sex and felt like uttering the words “I love you” to the person so she would know this was more than a fuck. That this was him offering all of himself to her. *sigh* All kinds of swoony ;) The fact that they’re on the same page makes it all the better.
Needless to say, I can’t wait for more.
Author's Response: Thanks NanReg! I will get down and dirty eventually! We're still a few chapter off though. This chapter took a lot to write, and it means so much that you liked the specific pieces that I loved the most too.
Date: March 17, 2011 04:10 am Title: There ain't no use in lying
Very nice. Sexy stuff here lady, well done and sweet too. I'm nervous about May, but you have never steered me wrong. Toasting to you and waiting anxiously for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks! I promise this won't go anywhere extremely sad... without coming back...
10 [Report This]Date: March 15, 2011 03:16 pm Title: Brave New Girl
I read this the day you posted it, but couldn't review because I was on my phone. Anyway, that was very hot. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to come back and review. Very awesome. :)
10 [Report This]Date: March 14, 2011 03:15 pm Title: Brave New Girl
OK... this just gets better with each chapter! I really and truly adore how you start this out with them just talking to each other on the phone telling about their families, getting to know each other better. The fac that Jim has talked to his mom about Pam enough for his mom to inquire as to if he's in love with her, well it sounds like his mom is totally tuned in to how her son is feeling and maybe she even knows it's love before Jim is willing to admit it even to himself.
You did a fantastic job of transitioning this talking on the phone, getting to know each other into first Pam suspecting that he just might be doing 'things' and then into them talking about if they have had phone sex or more generally if they do 'that.' I laughed out loud at the line where Jim said something like, I'm a guy. I'd do it all day if I could! What I really love about him saying that is how candid and honest he was. Oh wait.. I love that before this went any further they made plans to get together for real, outside the office. It was great how you had them kinda questioning each phrase, wondering if it meant what was actually being said or if it was like code for something sexual. Hilarious and I think pretty n character for Jim and Pam. Anyhow... I thought easing them into phone sex, especially with the weekend that they will spend together coming up, was really pretty brilliant. It allows them to gain lttle bits of knowledge of the other person and it REALLY builds up sexual tension! It was pretty adorable how they would at various points, well, before things were too far, offer, we don't have to do this or do you want to hang up... it was cear they were each wanting this and I felt it really showed how they are totally feeling the chemistry with each other and the sexual stuff is building up and they kinda wanted a way to relieve it with each other. I though you dd a fabulous job with what was said and done without making it real graphic or too unreal to the people that Jim and Pam are and the fact that they ARE still getting to know one another.
Finally, the ending was also so strong. I love how she tells him he makes her feel brave but he turns it around telling her that she does that all on her own and giving her examples of how. Such a great chapter. Sorry that my review is shorter (I kow... sooo disappointing ) but I'm not really feeling up to par. Give you a bit of a break here! I cannot wait for the next chapter and the fact that it may be coming quickly is way exciting. I can't wait for more in office stuff but I REALLY can't wait to read about their weekend together.
Author's Response: Thanks, ftmill16. I was so nervous about this chapter but it was the first idea after many tries that I was able to write straight through. I think we're still a few chapters off from more than a few lines about being in the office. But weekend stuff is coming up! I'm working on it right now. Hope you feel better soon!
Date: March 14, 2011 06:02 am Title: Brave New Girl
::claps wildly:: That was fantastic! If Jim and Pam were to have phone sex, it would be like this. Seriously. Once again, you nail the sexy-awkward-cute thing. "Witnessing" them gaining confidence from each other, both on the same page and so ready to move this relationship forward was brilliant. This didn't feel like smut for smut's sake, you know? Nothing gratuitous about it, which, I think, is why it works so well. I'm giddy with anticipation :D
Author's Response: Aww, thanks! I was hoping that people wouldn't think I was just writing smut for the heck of it. Although that's still fun, I just wanted it to be right.