Date: May 15, 2020 01:53 am Title: Chapter 1
Super here for this. Love Isabel and her "research," and Pam's Walmart dishes.
I'm hoping we get to meet him next chapter. Bring it on!
1 [Report This]Date: May 15, 2020 12:43 am Title: Chapter 2
Haha, Jim’s lil white boy ass, this was spectacular.You can’t beat a good bit of social media stalking, I think we’ve all been there, and if you haven’t then you’re lying.
Jim sounds like suuuuch an asshole, which is perfect, because that’s what he’s meant to be. He’s not our good boy-next-door anymore, you’ve made that clear. He’s mutated into a Ryan.
Excellent, I’m very very interested to see what happens next.
Date: May 15, 2020 12:22 am Title: Chapter 2
There's something you have in this chapter that really struck me, especially reading this VERY alt version of Jim. Specifically, the what happened to him between college and now to make him act this way. Is he a douche? Definitely. But something tells me he acts this way more to cope with something that happened. Or maybe not. It's really well set up to let the fireworks fly when they do meet and get started on this arrangement. I'm really excited for that.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 11:37 pm Title: Chapter 2
“This one has like, three kitchens!” Perfect repurposing of this moment is perfect.
“That’s a Victoria’s Secret model, Pam. Jesus Christ, please tell me you’ll at least try to catch him naked. Once. For me. For scientific research.” This version of Isabel may just be the best thing to ever exist. She’s the best friend we all need in a time of crisis.
Oh... okay... This Jim is a bad boy. But like, I’m here for it. Uh, is the nod to DC Jim’s drug use, because that’s very strong with the HMOH Jim vibes...
I love this. Truly. I feel like you’re setting us up for a wild ride and I can’t wait for more.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 11:23 pm Title: Chapter 1
I’m late to this story because I’m an idiot clearly, but my single favorite thing in the first chapter is this:
“I heard Angela ask a client to wait until twelve-fifteen to send over a fax, because I take my lunch at noon everyday.”
The fact that Angela is hesitant to approach Pam is everything. That expresses exactly the kind of Pam who is sitting behind reception in that moment...
Oh. My. God. This a fake dating AU. YES! PLEASE!
“Sounds great,” I replied, adding Facebook stalk Jim Halpert to my sticky note.” When I say I laughed... So perfect.
Umm, so I have never read or watched any of Fifty Shades so as far as I’m concerned this is all your original genius and I am here for it.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 08:51 pm Title: Chapter 2
Well, after last week's chat I can't say that I didn't see that one coming, of course Ryan-Jim does blow.
Looking forward to seeing the inevitable trainwreck that will be Pam attempting to do her job!
Date: May 14, 2020 08:30 pm Title: Chapter 2
I can't wait to meet this Jim, though I admit I'm a little scared. Great chapter.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 08:28 pm Title: Chapter 2
I am so excited to see this Jim come to life once Pam meets him. I can already tell this story is going to be legendary.
Date: May 14, 2020 08:26 pm Title: Chapter 2
Very interesting to see all the internet stalking going on. Jim seems a bit out of control with everything here. If Roy was the peaked in high school and never looked back kind of jock, this Jim feels like a I'm going to be a frat boy forever kind of jock. both equally doucey to say the least. Though there's a hint that under it, the canon nice guy Jim might be hiding under there somewhere.
Pam though feels like she's at the same time girding herself for battle, and getting more steel in her spine. I've got a feeling she's going to need a lot of that to handle this Jim.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 08:04 pm Title: Chapter 2
Oh I like this version of you writing this version of Jim (and Pam too, your Pam POV is great). Great chapter. Looking forward to her actually meeting him.
1 [Report This]Date: May 14, 2020 10:40 am Title: Chapter 1
I didn’t expect to get this little gem so soon! The premise is just perfection. I can’t wait to see where you take us because it’s a guaranteed roller coaster. (Also wanna talk about that little Ryan line you slipped in?? I see you. 😉)
1 [Report This]Date: May 12, 2020 06:45 pm Title: Chapter 1
This is such a unique and intriguing premise! I can’t wait for the slow burn or enemies to lovers or whatever you have in store for us. I love this version of Pam, too. Excellent as always, AG.
1 [Report This]Date: May 11, 2020 04:24 am Title: Chapter 1
Well this chapter was a great hook, I look forward to seeing how Pam deals with Jim the hotshot. I really liked the casino night reinterpretation, that just seemed right and felt very in character.
Looking forward to more, hopefully. Well add this to the list of things to nag you for updates on our next chat!
Author's Response: Thank you! I look forward to being nagged, I guess... :)
Date: May 11, 2020 03:27 am Title: Chapter 1
Promising start! Can’t wait! Love your other stories too
Author's Response: Aww, thanks so much!
1 [Report This]Date: May 11, 2020 01:48 am Title: Chapter 1
I always get so excited when I see your name in the recents column and I can’t click fast enough.
Of course it’s Jim! I can’t wait to see how you write him all Ryan-esq in New York.
Author's Response: Omg, that's so sweet! I'm super excited to destroy Jim. Is that wrong???
1 [Report This]Date: May 11, 2020 12:54 am Title: Chapter 1
Jim! It had to be Jim. It’s interesting to see how Pam’s life was going without him in it, a different casino night, no banter with desk clump 1, I’m so excited to see where this goes
To quote a wise reviewer ‘Oh boy. This is going to ruin me isn’t it? I’m here for it’
Agian, you know I’m SO here for it
Author's Response: You know I'm in the business of ruining people! Thanks :)
Date: May 10, 2020 11:42 pm Title: Chapter 1
I really like this AU. Legal? Eh. It’s fun and I can’t wait to see when they meet and of course fall for each other. Ready!
Author's Response: Exactly! Illegal but FUN.
1 [Report This]Date: May 10, 2020 11:16 pm Title: Chapter 1
Probably not legal, just plausible enough to be done anyway. Very nice premise and an interesting mix of canon elements resized for this situation. Love it.
Author's Response: That's why it's called fiction, right? ;)
1 [Report This]Date: May 10, 2020 10:28 pm Title: Chapter 1
Okay, a couple of things.
One: You took Casino Night, flipped it on its head, and stomped on it.
And Two: You turned Jim Halpert into Ryan Howard.
In the words of Kelly Kappoor, how dare you.
That being said... I am very interested in how Jim is going to react to this and just how quickly they're gonna fall for each other. I cannot wait for some Pam sass to a hot shot Jim.
Author's Response: Oh, girl, this is going to be a BALL of sass. I accept the "How dare you" and I'll raise you...well...every chapter where I kind of destroy Jim.... :)
Date: May 10, 2020 09:05 pm Title: Chapter 1
Your AN cracked me up. Can't wait to see where you take this!
Author's Response: Hey, at least I'm honest, right? Thanks!
1 [Report This]Date: May 10, 2020 08:39 pm Title: Chapter 1
This is fun and crazy and I really want to believe you'll write another chapter. Pretty please?
Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, there will be more :)
1 [Report This]Date: May 10, 2020 08:38 pm Title: Chapter 1
Halfway through I thought, "Wait, Ryan?" Before remembering you'd already introduced him at the office. Then I realized that Jim hadn't been mentioned. Then you started writing about a big hot shot and I lost it! I'm so excited to see how you write him in this AU. I already know he's going to be such a jerk (with a big heart later maybe? I can't wait. I bet you'll have a lot of comments on here from those who were in the chat on Friday. 😂
Author's Response: Oh, I'm going to have SO much fun making Jim a big douche for the first half of this story, no doubt xD
Date: May 10, 2020 08:30 pm Title: Chapter 1
You're just going to mess us all up with this one too aren't you? Very unique situation there. Nice to see that even without Jim in Scranton, Pam still gets away from Roy. However, she's also a bit more sharp around the edges. Also however, without Jim in Scranton, Jim seems a bit over the edge without Pam.
Thing is I think all these experiences have given her the spine to deal with this Jim.
Ok, let me set myself up to have my guts pulled through the wringer with another one of your stories. *buckles up*
Author's Response: Messing y'all up is always the plan!