Date: March 06, 2007 01:53 pm Title: Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels
Ohhh, what I would not give to hear Jim Halpert say, "Maybe evolving isn't all it's cracked up to be, you know?" on the show. I would absolutely do a dance.
Another terrific chapter. This is just such an incredibly smart concept - so suspenseful.
Oh, and Karen needs to get a life. Seriously. :o)
Author's Response:
Yes, he NEEDS to acknowledge on the show that he's attempts to change just weren't worth the heartache it all caused. There is nothing wrong with old!happy!Jim. And we need him now more than ever!!!
Date: March 06, 2007 01:41 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Whoa - something weird happened to my earlier review. Anyway, as I was saying - I'm actually nervous about what's happening here - the kind of butterflies, nervous excitement... This is a simply brilliant concept, Mox. And I have so got to go read the next chapter. Like, this instant. Bravo!
Author's Response: Thanks so much - I have learned the proper use of cliffhangers from the masters (*wink*wink*)
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 01:29 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Wow! Is it safe to assume that the Sea Hags ridiculous actions will prompt Jim to grow a pair? This story gets better and better! And it was awesome to begin with :)
Author's Response: Well, it might be cliche, but we all know how we react when a loved one is hurt by someone else? Well imagine how Jim is going to react to the idea that Karen might have deliberately mislead Pam and hurt her feelings in the process? You don't mess with Jim's favourite receptionist!
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 01:04 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Karen is gonna get it !!!!! I can't wait to see Jim unload on Karen :) !!
Author's Response: You wait will not be terribly long - thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: March 06, 2007 01:03 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I can't wait to see where this is going! This story is really different and creative. I love "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the line about the coffee spoons is my favorite, so I liked how you threw that in there. Nice job!
Author's Response: Oh great - anoter Prufrock afficianado!! So glad you like the story! Thanks for taking the time to read and review. :-)
Date: March 06, 2007 12:52 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
You evil, wondrous thing! This is positively addictive. ...he let the warmth of her response cushion him against the coming interaction with Karen. Nicely put. Yay for Jim not allowing himself to be manipulated; so sad for Pam; Karen - cease and desist, you! I'm in the palm of your hand, Moxie.
Author's Response: Am I wrong for getting a warm fuzzy feeling when someone calls me evil?? :-) Jim's still got a few things to work out, but happy times are not as far away as poor Pam thinks they are right now. Keep reading!! and thanks for your reviews and support!
Date: March 06, 2007 12:47 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Jeez, Karen! Sheesh. You have NO idea how impatiently I've waited for this update ALL DAY LONG, and you have not disappointed! How long do I have to wait for the NEXT one?
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it, mcmuffins!! Chapter 4 won't be too long a wait!!
Date: March 06, 2007 12:46 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
What did I call her when you sent this to me?
Manipulative bitch and a half?
That sounds about right.
Now that you know the truth - go and get your girl Jimmy. Sniff sniff. She's so sad without you....
Love it. Still. Always. More please. :)
Author's Response: Yes, I will agree that Karen knows how to be manipulative. But can't you see she gets it from her dad? Don't worry - she won't be around much longer...
Date: March 06, 2007 12:38 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Oh no she dih-ent! Bye-bye Karen. I love this story! and not only because I'm in it. I wish I had someone to spy on now. Ok.. that's probably not a good thing. Great chapter, Moxie.
Author's Response: Rayne, if I never needed someone to do spying for me, your name would be near the top of the list. And I mean that in a good way, I think! ;-) Thanks for reviewing!!
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 12:36 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Hey Mox! Great story, it has to be your best yet. Can't wait for my Holic counterpart in one of the next chapters!
Office-O-Holic (renown member of Moxiestadt)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, OOH! And I promise you'll be appearing soon!!
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 12:27 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Suspense! I like it! I love the bits in the chat room and hope to see more of those in the future ;) I also think this story is a bit too harsh on Karen... I don't see her as so malicious, even if she did try to take down Pam's art flier. BUT you're still getting a 10/10 from me :D Here's hoping for a new chapter tomorrow!
Author's Response: Defintely more chat room to come - and more chat room of just WalkingDisaster and Squirrel_McPants. I think Karen is feeling desperate, and that makes her seem harsher than she is. I'll try not to make her go off in a body bag, okay? :-)
Date: March 06, 2007 12:16 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
oh my gosh I seriously love every story you write i can't wait for the next chapter this one seriously has to be my favorite of all your stories!!
Author's Response: thanks so much for the sweet words, aurorasmile!! You won't have too long to wait for the next chapter!
Date: March 06, 2007 12:14 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
ahhhhh you can't leave it there!!! i will give you a chocolate bar and some diet pepsi (which is apparently all i have to eat in my house) if you write more. soon. sooner than soon.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the offer - but I promise I will write more free of charge. I've already started the first few lines, so just hang in there! (and go shopping!! Haven't you ever heard of green leafy vegetables??) ;-)
Date: March 06, 2007 12:07 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I was just waaaay too excited to read this: Yeah, he thought, things are going to be changing soon.
And Moxie, my dear, you are making it very difficult to wait patiently for updates. We're in hiatus month, girl, do you wanna kill us?
But I do love some "Crazy!Karen who is about to get her manipulative ass dumped"! That will make this chapter all better ;o)
Author's Response: I prefer the model of deserate!Karen, although I can see how desperation would lead to crazy. And yes, her time in Jimland is short. I hope she enjoyed her last ride, because the rollercoaster has officially closed. ;-)
Date: March 06, 2007 12:00 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
and that, my friend, is how you do a cliffhanger.
Author's Response: You made me laugh out loud with your comment. It completely rocks and make me SO happy. Thanks for reviewing. :)
Date: March 06, 2007 11:51 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
OMG! Eeeeeee! *flails*
I got all excited when I saw you updated. Now I'm on pins and needles waiting for more! Excellent fic. Ah, the tension!
Author's Response: Take a deep breath, lapdogdesign. It's all going to be okay - eventually. So glad you like the story - more to come soon.
Date: March 06, 2007 11:45 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Ooooh. The plot thickens! Hehe, I'm totally sitting here giggling to myself as I'm watching this unfold. How is 'ol Jim going to explain himself out of this one? Very interesting...
Author's Response: Giggling to yourself? Have you become Kevin??? :D Oh, Jim has trouble coming to him no matter what he does, at least in the short term.
Date: March 06, 2007 11:41 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.... Pissy!Jim is going to ROCK! Update soon!!!
Author's Response: LOL - I love that new version: Pissy!Jim - "It's about frakkin' time!!" Thanks for the comments!!!
Date: March 06, 2007 11:41 am Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
I love the fact you can put in your fanfic exactly what I think is happening...Jim don't know what to do, Pam crushed and Karen don't have a clue of what's happening! BAD, BAD KAREN! :)
I can't barely wait for another chapter :)
Author's Response: Karen's not really bad - she just so wrong for Jim. Keep reading and all will sort itself out!!
Date: March 06, 2007 11:35 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
AUGH! BAD KAREN! oh, MAN!
ca-rap. it's like...i wanna go on and on about how much i love it and how badly i want another chapter, but i just can't muster the strength. i'm too enthused about what i just read, and too curious about what's gonna happen next to even think of the right words. ooh, that damned KAREN! i can't *wait* for the next bits.
Author's Response: haha - You are too funny! I promise I won't keep you in suspsense for too long!!! Glad you like it! (at least I think it sounds like you like it!) ;-)
Date: March 06, 2007 11:27 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
WHOA! Presumptious Karen, even though I can't spell that word. I mean, seriously. Whoa!
Author's Response: The word looks close enough to me, and more importantly, I know exactly what you mean. It's hard to imagine a laid back guy like Jim getting pushed to the edge, but I think Karen's the girl to do it. Thanks for reading and reviewing (again!) !!
Date: March 06, 2007 11:24 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Wow!!!! Evil, evil Karen! This chapter was sooo good. What will happen next???
(Shouldn't Karen have rubbed the ring finger of her left hand? In the US, anyway, that's the one for engagement and/or wedding rings.)
Loving this story. Poor Pam. Evil Karen. Angry Jim!
Author's Response: Yes, you are correct -it should be the left hand - thank for the catch!! I shall change it! Thanks for reading so closely!!!!
Date: March 06, 2007 11:15 am Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
this is so great moxie, I love it!! It's witty and serious and cute and angsty and everything all rolled into one great story! I can't wait for more! And Karen just needs to.... fall off the face of the planet sometime soon.... or else just outside of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch.
Author's Response: Hehe - I do agree life will bve easier with Ms. Filippelli gone. I'm so glad you like the story!! Thanks for reading and reviewing.
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 09:47 am Title: Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels
Oooooh.....I can so see the look of "fear"/Surprise on poor Pam's face....Great stuff.
Author's Response: Yes, Pam wonders not only what it means, but can't help but wonder if his choice of words is a coincidence!! Thanks so much for your kind words - hope you enjoy the rest of the story as it unfolds!
8 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 06:53 am Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Do you know what I loved about your fanfic? It's Jim and Pam! Completely faithful! Jim always incredible hot even in his thoughts and Pam so cute and adorable... :)
Also, it's funny Jim thinks the nickname Mr. Wonderful is something ironic, because I'm pretty sure isn't! After all, he's wonderful :)
Please, update soon! :D
Author's Response: Thanks, Marcele - and I completely agree, Jim IS Mr. Wonderful - in all definitions that entails! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!