10 [Report This]Date: March 17, 2008 04:59 am Title: Chapter 1
Wow! I never knew I could be so interested in a story that did not involve JAM.
I am convinced that Jan's story is exactly how you've written it. The way you've imagined the details of her past is amazing! The metaphor of shirt treatment (ripping vs. not), garnet walls, Michael being the one to stop their makeout session, the pinot grigio...surely these are in scenes that just never got filmed!
Awesome, as usual!
Author's Response:
I'm way late in responding to you (if you're following the discussion in the FanFic thread, you'll know why I'm going back even though it's been several months and doing so!). I'm really glad you enjoyed the story; I mentioned in a previous review that I really did like Jan's character a lot before they wrote her little (or rather, her HUGE) breakdown. And I've always had a ginormous soft spot for Michael, so I wanted to write a fic that explored just how they could've ended up together as more of a serious piece (as opposed to for the funny).
So sorry it took me this long to respond, but I really appreciate your review~!
Date: February 25, 2008 06:25 pm Title: Chapter 1
I own Jim! Okay, technically, Jim is my fish. But still. I own Jim. I rescued him from my animal lab. We had just studied mating behaviors. And agression behaviors. Which are very similar. (except for the fact that in mating behaviors, the male bends into a horsehoe shape, which is just really awesome). Jim is a fish. If you didn't know. But still. I can say I own Jim.
(all of that is because you say you have dogs and cats. and obviously i must be dislexic, because I typed gods like five times before I was able to type dogs)
Feedback, not so much my forte. Random comments that make no sense. Now that's me.
Richard!?
Wait, MICHAEL?
(This would be a time where I would want to read the table of contents and summary. However, its an offline page, and thats on a separate page which is not offline. le sigh)
Oh, Jan! Okay, that makes more sense. It's Jan. Okay. Because whe you mention Chili's and clients, and then I was like, Jan.
Poor Jan. I mean, she does want the normal white picket fence idea. But she doesn't get it. So she tried getting it with Richard. But it did't happen. Ad not so sure it could happen with Michael ever.
I like this Jan piece. It explains a lot. Makes sense.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you thought this shed some light on Jan's motivations. You know, I really liked her character before they just sent her on the crazytrain to Insanity Land. (Though I did enjoy Dinner Party immensely.) I had a good time writing this one, and it's one of my few that aren't Jim/Pam centered.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: January 16, 2007 10:36 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh, wow. This was just so insightful. Her sense of failure, her acceptance of his adoration with just the slightest hesitation...it's just so realistic. I also love, love, love that you made Jim her voice of reason. What a creative, wonderful use of the on-screen material. Wonderful.
Date: January 16, 2007 07:37 am Title: Chapter 1
WOW, I really really liked this story. I'll admit I'm kind of a Jim and Pam snob when it comes to fan fic. They are who I most like reading about, but this one was really well done. I need to branch out a little more into other character fics.
Date: January 16, 2007 05:58 am Title: Chapter 1
Wow. You hit the nail right on the head with this one. Great work piecing together what we actually know about Jan into an entirely believable motive for persuing Michael. I didn't quite buy the "Dr. Perry says" reason on the show...
9 [Report This]Date: January 16, 2007 05:02 am Title: Chapter 1
I really enjoyed this exploration of Jan; you made her into a very likable, slightly damaged character who I feel really could love Michael and eventually bear his children.
9 [Report This]Date: January 15, 2007 09:37 pm Title: Chapter 1
The Jan voice in this piece is excellent. I really enjoy your Jim/Pam stuff, but this is a nice departure. Great job!
Date: January 15, 2007 08:15 pm Title: Chapter 1
Yay for answering the challenge, girl7! You rock. (I tagged it as an answer to the challenge, by the way. :)) I love getting more Michael/Jan fanfic. Awesome.
He could’ve had a daughter that looks like you – how could he not want that?" Awww. And I just know Michael could say that in one of his moments of lucidity (hee.) because he adores Jan. Jan has all the reasons in the world to resist being with Michael but he has a good heart! :)
Date: January 15, 2007 07:46 pm Title: Chapter 1
You totally just made me squeal over a Jan/Michael fic! That was the most spot on Jan fic in, like, the entirety of ficdom. Any chance of another chapter?? **is hopeful**
Date: January 15, 2007 07:45 pm Title: Chapter 1
Girl7, that was a wonderful story! I love Michael and Jan together and you did a great job in explaining the reasoning behind Jan's acceptance of Michael's invitation to Sandals. They compliment each other perfectly in a mixed up, crazy sort of way.
Date: January 15, 2007 07:42 pm Title: Chapter 1
OMG, Jan is becoming one of my favorite characters -- and this exploration of her psyche and her past is so insightful. I really hope we get more Michael & Jan on the show.
Details in this I just adored:
Michael/Steve and chest waxing even being mentioned in the same story will always be funny. Man-o-Lantern. HA!
Yes, Josh is the polar opposite of Michael. (Slimy jerk).
"Say what you will about Michael Scott...he would never do that." YAY! Way to wrap this up with bow of Jim awesomeness!
Date: January 15, 2007 07:41 pm Title: Chapter 1
Oooohh, yesss!
More Michael and Jan! And you did such an amazing job with this! I'm afraid I've had too much wine and am too excited to comment coherently right now. i promise i'll add more later. For now - WOOHOOO, Michael and Jan, and WOOHOOO, Girl7 for writing them.
*ahem*