1 [Report This]Date: October 05, 2020 04:33 am Title: A wretch like me
"It was like she wanted a grand exit, but everything just got small on her. Heh, except for the boobs." is a great line. Oh, poor Jan.
This feels very accurate to the final moments of Jaren, and again, feels like something Karen would just HATE to realize someone else sees. Like, she has to know she's making some bad decisions in the name of getting them through this rough patch, but this feels like something it would totally humiliate her to know someone else sees.
Author's Response:
Yes, I think the whole Scranton era is one Karen is probably not thrilled to remember.
And the downfall of Jan is a story that doesn’t get enough attention. I mean, her facade was far too fragile to withstand Hurricane Michael.
Date: August 23, 2008 01:59 pm Title: A wretch like me
I really love Grace's take on Jim and Karen. Very nice.
Author's Response: Thanks! Again, I was trying to figure out what someone neutral would see when looking at those two. I'm not sure that Jim was really as aloof as I portrayed him here, but I think I got Karen spot-on. Heh. Thanks again!
9 [Report This]Date: August 01, 2007 06:03 pm Title: A wretch like me
Ms. Lis. You, like Grace, are amazing. Such a unique idea and we are all just dying to know what really happened when Jim left corporate.
And I suspect you are about to show us.
Just...HURRY. :) Pretty please?
Author's Response: Why, thank you! I do want to finish this- I have other fic ideas floating around (including the final chapters of "New Clothes"). I'm glad you like Grace; she's my new favorite doll to play with!
10 [Report This]Date: August 01, 2007 11:20 am Title: A wretch like me
Thanks for posting the next part so quickly! Awesome! Can't wait to see how she reacts to Jim leaving the interview... and what really happened! I know that's what we're all dying to know :)
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm definitely going "off script" for the last part. I hope you like how I imagine it!
Date: August 01, 2007 11:04 am Title: A wretch like me
Ahh! So sweet! 'He gave me a really weird look as I answered the phone- like a wistful half-smile.'
Oh! And at the time she though! So at another time she will think otherwise! Yay.
I just love Grace's perspective. Nice work.
Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, that look of Jim's was such a great moment, as he was reminded of Pam and realized that it would be a different receptionist up at corporate. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Hmmm, seems like you picked up on a clue for chapter 3. Hope you enjoy it, too! Thanks again!
Date: August 01, 2007 10:48 am Title: A wretch like me
Oh man oh man. I just skimmed back through it to find which elements were the ones I wanted to mention but then I came up against that "whole thing" problem. Hee! The intensity you injected into her story-telling during all the madness was really nice and came through quite well. I liked the "I can call my family nuts but outsiders can't" protectiveness stance of her feelings for Jan and about Karen's reaction. I second (or third?) the request of your other commentors to bring this into spec future and get Grace to visit Scranton. Please? Pretty please? I'll help you brainstorm!
Author's Response:
I think you'll like my idea for how to wrap this up. Thank you so much for the specific comments- I couldn't help but let Grace mirror a little of my own Karen antagonism, but I don't think she was too mean about it. Thank you again!!
Date: August 01, 2007 09:00 am Title: A wretch like me
I love that you've created this character of Grace and I love watching events unfold through her eyes. Great job!
Author's Response: Thank you! It's so much fun to play with the characters of Jim, Pam, etc., but it is entirely different to create a character. I'm glad it is working out enough for you to enjoy! Thanks again.
Date: August 01, 2007 08:40 am Title: A wretch like me
Love Grace's take on the whole situation blowing up around her. I'm so enjoying this and glad you are having so much fun writing it. It definitely shows!
Author's Response: I really am having a great time- and I'm glad you're enjoying the ride! Grace can't be as emotionally involved with these people as we are, but she's right there, in the room- what a vantage point! Thank you so much!
Date: August 01, 2007 08:04 am Title: A wretch like me
This is so much fun! I really am enjoying your take on how Grace sees this.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you're having fun with it; I definitely am!
8 [Report This]Date: August 01, 2007 07:46 am Title: A wretch like me
"It was like she wanted a grand exit, but everything just got small on her. Heh, except for the boobs."
You certainly have a knack for boiling a character down to their essence, you know that? :) I'm loving this look at the finale from Grace's POV, and I think you're doing a marvelous job with it!
Author's Response: What a lovely comment. I love trying to see what makes these characters tick. I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thank you, again and again!
9 [Report This]Date: August 01, 2007 07:44 am Title: A wretch like me
Another great chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Date: August 01, 2007 07:14 am Title: A wretch like me
This is sooo good. update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I will try my best to finish quickly!