Date: August 03, 2007 11:56 am Title: Memories Of Love
I don't think it was cliche at all! I could really relate to walking-as-therapy, too. And a lengthy walk suddenly turning in to an escape-the-rain run. I can't wait to find out why Jim is there!
Author's Response: Good, because the first draft was totally cliche. I love walking in the rain also if I am in the mood for it. Sometimes that is almost as good as a walk in not rain. And I am writing the next chapter today :).
Date: August 01, 2007 07:42 pm Title: Memories Of Love
That's great, you walk to relieve stress and I eat. We're a good pair. This was really a lovely chapter. I love the way Pam interacted with her dad, and really when you are at your childhood home - that's exactly what you do, you do what you used to do to feel better.
Is it cliche that Jim's there? well...maybe....do I care at all....NOPE. This is too fun, you must keep going!
Ps, hope that this starts getting easier for you...I know that my block is still pretty present. I'm waiting for my brain to paper usb cable.
Author's Response:
I think a lot of Pam's stuff was just because I am at home right now and so therefore I totally can feel the difference between being on my own and being here. It is small minor stuff, but you definitly act more like a child no matter how adult you are, and revert back to doing things from childhood.
I haven't quite figured out the whole brain to usb cable yet. Sometimes its a pain just because once i et off of work, i am too dead to even try to fight the writers block. BUT, only one week left of work, and a vacation, and so hopefully I will be able to recharge, clear my mind, and write and finish this.
Thanks a ton. I will have you know that I blame your review for my insomina. I woke up at like 3 am, checked reviews (because i am pathetic like that), and then was unable to sleep. could be entirely coinsidental, but still :).
8 [Report This]Date: August 01, 2007 06:15 pm Title: Memories Of Love
Great chapter!
Author's Response: thanks!
Date: August 01, 2007 04:16 pm Title: Memories Of Love
Unless I decide to spend all night scribbling on hotel paper or something.
Yeah do it!!!! :) Or have fun on vacation. You know, whatever works. Seriously can't wait to see what Jimbo has to say for himself though!!
Author's Response: shhh... wanna know a secret.... i got bored tonight and started writing chapter seven.... i don't think that i will have the whole thing written before i leave though, but it is a good start :)
Date: July 20, 2007 10:25 am Title: Dare You To Move
I can definitely see Karen trying one last time to keep Jim. She would do it because it's the grown-up thing to do. I imagine she'll end up crazy like Jan if she continues along such a buttoned-up path.
Author's Response:
Eek! I like Karen too much to have her turn out like scary Jan. Whatever happens to Karen... please don't let her get scary crazy! That would be the worst thing ever!
Thanks!
9 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2007 07:38 am Title: Dare You To Move
I can't wait to see what you have cooked up next. This was very touching. :o)
Author's Response: Thanks. I know what I am planning to have happen next... now I just have to write it. Thanks for the reviews!
9 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2007 07:35 am Title: Confrontation
Maybe Dwight got him one of those protective things like he got for Pam's iPod....LOL It's virtually indestructable, dontcha know?
Author's Response: Hmm. Maybe. I never thought of that. Although, I will say if my phone can survive destructive hands of kids every day, I am sure Jim's could take a few throws against a wall.
9 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2007 07:23 am Title: New Trust
Oooooh.......I like the way you started this one off!
Author's Response: Yep, that was the whole original idea, and was going to be the whole story. So glad I continued though!
Date: July 19, 2007 06:10 pm Title: Dare You To Move
Hey, so right back at you about "Where have you been?" I love this one, even though I know I've been sucking at reviewing lately. All I can say to that is work sucks. But aaannnyyyway, I am so game for the device that allow us to plug directly into the paper. sounds like we both need it.
I know what you mean about a chapter kicking your butt, but this is terrific. I think that Karen is really in character with what we've seen of her, she seems to shut down in these moments and run. And I love the way she calls Jim out about the kiss.
And the line where she says "you aren't THAT good a kisser," that totally rocks my socks. I volunteer to find out how good a kisser he is...who's with me.
Yea! You're back!
Author's Response:
Yes, you have been sucky at reviewing :). Don't worry, I don't mind. Makes this review all the more special.
I am so glad that Karen seemed realistic. I had no idea how she would really act in that situation, heck, I had no idea how I would act. So I just kind of wrote and then yelled at the computer, and wrote more.
Oh, yes, you can get in line behind me though. I think there is a LONG line of people volunteering to test his kissing skills. It would be like the worlds best kissing booth!
Date: July 13, 2007 09:51 pm Title: Confrontation
Wow. The most honest conversation they've had - and it's over the phone and overheard by Karen! What a cliff hanger. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks so much. I finally got around to writing the next chapter, and it is off to my beta, so I hope it satisfies!
Date: July 12, 2007 03:52 pm Title: Confrontation
o yea it came off as realistic. i love the part where karen comes in. o yea....cant wait
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I was battling writers block for the next chapter, now I am just battling time... hopefully it will remain realistic as I write the next chapter... if I ever have two seconds to spare
Date: July 12, 2007 06:56 am Title: Confrontation
So good, please continue!
Author's Response: I am stuck with the next chapter... but hope to write more tonight. thanks for the review
9 [Report This]Date: July 09, 2007 11:06 am Title: Confrontation
Oh my. I certainly wasn't expecting that much anger. I'm very interested to see where you take this as you've completely caught me off guard here. Nice work.
Author's Response: It wasn't going to be written that way, but when I did, it felt natural in a way. I have an idea of where I am going, but, writers block is being annoying. So right now I am staring at the screen, trying to force my fingers to write something logical. so hopefully soon.
Date: July 07, 2007 02:21 pm Title: Confrontation
Oh dude. Wow. I love the direction you've taken this. So much passion and pain. The detail of Pam getting strength to call because of the missing Roy photos was brilliant. I did not expect them to get into a screaming match. And I did NOT expect Karen to hear the whole thing! Yikes. The next chapter should be a doozy.
Author's Response:
Thanks so much for the great review. I am working on the next chapter, but honestly, its given me a bit of trouble, so hopefully I will get to it soon...
I'm excited about it though! So glad you are enjoying it still!
Date: July 07, 2007 12:51 pm Title: Confrontation
Oh my gosh, this is a great story! Cannot WAIT to see what's next!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review... I was a bit disappointed when I didn't get more reviews for this chapter, so I am glad. I am having a bit of writers block for the next chapter, but hopefully soon
Date: July 06, 2007 08:23 am Title: Messages
ok, as long as you promise... this little exchange brings to mind Jon Favreau in 'Swingers'. Hee!
Author's Response:
I promised, and they did... (okay it was more yelling), but I posted the next chapter.
And never saw Swingers.... :(
Date: July 06, 2007 07:32 am Title: Messages
oh how you love the cliffhanger! I do too especially when I know what happens next! Hee! Poor Jim waiting by the phone all night long.
I love it, I love you, and I love that you reviewed BeckySue & my story! I'm glad you liked it ;)
Author's Response:
I do enjoy cliffhangers. And I am working on chapter five... not sure yet if there will be a cliffhanger for that :).
And I am off to read more of your story :)
Date: July 03, 2007 10:02 am Title: Aftershock
oh, you are terrible with the cliffhangers!!! And by terrible, I mean good. Please continue!! There's a holiday coming up!!!
Author's Response:
Haha, yes, I am terrible. i hate when I read them, but I seem to like writing them. And I think the next chapter will have one also.
And no holiday for me, I start work at 6 am tomorrow. Of course, if I bring my computer... I could write while the kid is still asleep.
Date: July 03, 2007 03:10 am Title: Aftershock
I'm so glad you continued this. Can't wait to read about the phone call. Keep going!
Author's Response: Yep! I loved writing this chapter, so I am so glad people are enjoying it. I hope to ignore work this week and write so yay!
10 [Report This]Date: July 02, 2007 09:33 pm Title: New Trust
Ooh I lovelovelove this too, so that's 6! Can't wait for the conversation with Pam too. Angry!Jim would be so hot right here... make Pam work for it a little bit. Though, somehow it doesn't seem that you are taking it in that direction. But then again I always think Angry!Jim is hot so there ya go lol. ... rambling! Please continue! :)
Author's Response: Yay 6 loves! Aesomeness. And don't worry, I don't think it will be all smooth sailing for Jim and Pam yet... of course, I have to write it to be sure
Date: July 02, 2007 08:59 pm Title: Aftershock
Well if googling Pepto-Bismol is what it takes to have a SuperBeta cape AND a lollipop, sign me up!
Anyhoo....
Instead of my thoughts I'm leaving you "whatever" like you said i should, so, whatever.
And that I love this and really want to see what'll happen!!!
Author's Response:
Yep! That is all it takes. I am really easy to please. And, I like whatevers also.
I hope to write more this week... I am going to be working, but who is to say I can't ignore the kiddos and pound away on my keyboard. But you will be second to know when I do (I will be first, just in case you couldn't figure it out)
Date: July 02, 2007 07:30 pm Title: Aftershock
And just when he thought he could move on, a Beesley kiss sends him straight back to where he should be. Great job with Jim's reaction to the kiss. And I like how Kevin saw. Keep up the great writing.
Author's Response: Yep... but I don't think it will be all that easy yet... :). And Kevin is just so fun to write, because that one line :).
Thanks for the review
9 [Report This]Date: July 02, 2007 06:34 pm Title: Aftershock
Sneaky Jim, food poisioning isn't contagious. Please continue. I'd love to hear the phone call.
Author's Response:
Ah yes, but it could be a stomach virus. Which, let me tell you, highly contagious and not at all fun. Okay, am I now debating diseases Jim is pretending to have. I am about to start writing chapter 3 so hopefully you won't wait long :)
Thanks for the review
Date: July 02, 2007 06:27 pm Title: Aftershock
I'm enjoying this Em. I like that Jim is reeling so badly that he just panics. You did a good job of conveying the way he felt, I felt sort of claustrophobic in that moment. good work, can't wait to hear the phone conversation.
Well, ok read not hear.
Author's Response:
Oh, yay! Your reviews always make me smile (okay, in all honesty, any review makes me smile... but yours make me smile a lot). I am so glad I got that feeling across. Because, um, yeah that is a good thing to hear (read).
Oh, and along that lines, I decided I should make Jenna and John act out the next chapter, so you will be able to hear and see it.
Ah how I wish I had that power. I think you will just have to stick with reading until September :)
Date: July 02, 2007 04:33 pm Title: Aftershock
Jim always seems to be confused...
but then again, I don't blame him.
Author's Response: Yep. I think I would be very confused. He just thought his life was in order, and then Pam goes and kisses the hell out of him... but I think now he has his priorities straight :) Pam>Karen.