Date: February 11, 2009 09:00 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
I LOVE THIS! why haven't i been reading it sooner? i don't know. but i love how you captured this moment perfectly. b/c i love you would be a big deal with them. and i just love your take on it. *sigh* saying it in unison is just... the freaking sweetest :)
Author's Response: Well gracias! I'm not sure why you didn't read sooner but I'm glad you're enjoying it now! Thanks for all your kind words!
Date: January 07, 2009 10:15 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Oh, wow. Now I can totally see why everyone has been raving about this story. Its awesome.
Its so in character, and totally not unimportant at all, and its just cute. And I would cute the lines I liked, but I didn't really ever go more than two lines without quoting something, and so, just stick with I loved it all.
*scurries off to read the next chapter*
Author's Response: Thanks, Emily! I'm glad you liked this. The title is just my jab at myself for not being able to write as epically or dramatically as some of our other talented writers here. I personally don't get the raving, but I'm so happy you and others are tuning in! :)
Date: January 02, 2009 08:21 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Bwahahahahahaahha. (Only thing is, I can't see Pam getting that embarassed over "breaking wind" as Michael calls it.)
My favorite was the comic books - perfect - and priceless. And in order.
Great fun, please keep 'em coming.
Author's Response: Thanks! And after awhile a toot's a toot, but that first one - especially if you're in bed? - is always a biotch. ;) Glad you liked the comics bit!
Date: December 17, 2008 03:58 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Very well written and totally awesome. The conversation we all knew they had to have at some point, because, well, they're human.
Great stuff.
Author's Response: Thanks a lot! Yep, it had to happen somehow...why not like this? ;)
Date: November 28, 2008 05:51 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
I love the buildup to the end of this one. It almost makes us feel like Jim is feeling. He's been waiting so long to say it, we're going through it with him, and when he finally says it (and hears it back), we all feel happy and relieved and excited... and in awe, because he's just plain amazing.
Loved the emotion you put into that one. Great work.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I was working for that building tension and discomfort, so I'm so happy you thought it came across. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! :)
Date: November 19, 2008 06:24 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
I love how he pulled her hair aww
Author's Response: Thanks! :)
8 [Report This]Date: November 18, 2008 02:42 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Perfect!
It took a long, twisty road to get there, but it was so worth it in the end. I loved how you started the story talking about movie characters and then ended it with the Leia/Han quote. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks a lot! I tried to keep a theme going without letting it overwhelm the piece. I'm glad you liked it! PS, I remember reading the book from which your name comes waaaay back in fifth grade - love it! :)
10 [Report This]Date: November 18, 2008 09:03 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Beautiful piece. Really a joy to read. Thanks for sharing!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, for reading and reviewing! :)
Date: November 18, 2008 02:30 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Oh and also, yay for Han/Leia references :)
Author's Response: You're silly. But absolutely right. Oh, the love I have for the pirate and the princess... *sigh* ;)
Date: November 18, 2008 02:29 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Ok so I tried to review this last night but my internet died right when I clicked submit. I don't remember much of what I'd typed beyond some incoherent you=awesome comments. Because really, you do. I love the way you write Jim/Pam, it feels so natural and in character. And to top of the happiness, when I came back to repost this review this morning, I discovered another chapter. Yet more proof that you=awesome :)
Author's Response: Well dear, you=awesome for not ONE review but THREE! :) Thanks so much, as always, for your kind words. I try my hardest to stay true to my view of Jim and Pam, and am always happy when readers think I have. :)
Date: November 17, 2008 09:43 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Oh, the geek love in this. I really enjoyed reading it, from beginning to end. That "I love you" moment (or Moment) can be awkward for any couple, but I always thought it would be particularly... uh... momentous for Jim and Pam. Loved the haiku, and the ending. "I know." Sigh. Wonderful work, and I do hope you continue!
Author's Response: Geek love fo'eva! Holla! Ahem. ;) Thanks a lot - I'm really happy you enjoyed it! It was momentous in a totally unmomoentous way, which I think is the essence of Pim. And the haiku...I'm still not sure where that came from. :)
Date: November 17, 2008 02:14 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
This is awesome! I love the countdowns, and I can feel their happiness (and nerves) throughout the story. Brilliant title too. Thanks so much for this.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm really glad you liked it. This seemed like such a small yet pivotal point for them, and I can imagine that they'd both be very nervous about it. And the title is my nerd indulgence! :)
Date: November 17, 2008 01:22 pm Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
There's just something so perfect about this line, "You don’t have to read from an approved script with her anymore, which is fantastic and freeing, but it leaves you at a loss for words sometimes." It rings so true of Jim and Pam, and of life, really. It's a lot easier to talk when you know what is expected of you or when you know what not to say than it is when you can say whatever you want. Is that some kind of paradox? :) Anyway, I'd never thought about that before, and I had to tell you that I loved it. Great job (on the whole story, not just on that line, heehehehe!)
Oh, and I also enjoyed the Star Wars-yness of the "I love you"s. :)
Author's Response: Oh, thank you! That idea and subsequent line kind of just came to me, but the more I thought about it the more it fit. I'm so happy you liked it. And Star Wars is the shite! :)
10 [Report This]Date: November 17, 2008 10:13 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Let's see here:
- Great, descriptive writing? Check.
- 2nd person narrative (a personal fave)? Check.
- Dorktastic keeping track of numbers and stuff? Check.
- Empire ref? Check.
- Nard dog haiku? Check and mate. :D
This here is a whole series of wins, my friend. (And I'll give the assisst to katie. :D)
Also, I have a song I need to send you that this fic reminded me of. So there's that.
Author's Response: Thanks, buddy - I'm so happy you checked this out and enjoyed it! I've never felt like my descriptive writing was very strong, so I'm so happy you thought it held up. And as for my narrative voice - the piece always chooses its own for me. I really have no say in it! And you know me and Star Wars. ;) Thank you for such a kind review - I'm waiting for my song... :)
Date: November 17, 2008 08:11 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
GUUUUUHHHHH I just got shot by GUH bullets and now I'm dying of GUUUHHitis. I mean, I can't even pick out my favorite line because all of them were just like, killing me. I LERV the way you talk about all the ways they say I love you without words (your reference to The Date was very subtle and well placed), and the final nail in the GUH coffin was when they said it in unison. Amaaaaaazing job my dear!!
Author's Response: You, darling, are ridiculous. Thanks for giving me the confidence to get back on the horse - I hope you noticed that Mose and Nan both gave you deserved props! ;)
Date: November 17, 2008 07:37 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
I have not yet my morning coffee so I'm not all that coherent except to say I thought it was a lovely short piece. :) Well done!
Author's Response: Well thanks for such kind words, even sans caffeine! :)
Date: November 17, 2008 06:36 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
The reappearance of the coaster :)
So nice to have a new one from you, LC. As much as I thoroughly enjoyed The Trip, THIS is why you are one of my favorites. You so beautifully got into Jim's head, revealing his joy and his insecurity, maintaining that building up of tension throughout the story. I love the quirkiness of your writing, the sweet little details (like Rainman references, for instance).
How many seconds since you learned that bliss is a real state of existence and you are eyeball-deep in it? You captured Jim's happiness in one little sentence.
You think you should give yourself partial credit. You have managed to get out such poetic phrases as “You are just…so…,” “You know that I’m, like…,” and “Oh, God…you…,” but these usually end in dazed head-shaking or kissing - and that last one, that occurred the first time you saw…well, all of her (six days, 21 hours and 14 minutes ago), and by no means should you have been expected to form a full sentence under those circumstances. Delicious.
The best way to stay out of that rut is to continue this story. Would I lie?
P.S. Thanks, Dundie All-Star. You are wise and wonderful : )
Author's Response: Well DA-S is in fact the greatest, but Nan, your kind words a week ago also helped me get over my funk, so props to you as well! :) I'm so happy you enjoyed this. That bliss line came from...somewhere else, and as weird as it is I really like it and I'm pleased you did too. Thank you so much for your kind words!
Date: November 17, 2008 06:26 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Well, guh, what a sweet story, and very believeable. I hope you continue with a series.
This was truly inspired:
"Watching her laugh at an impromptu haiku you emailed her (oh Andrew Bernard/in pink and lime and sky blue/Cornell’s proud peacock), trumps any love poem recitation by far"
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm going to try and continue this. Glad you dug the poetry! :)
10 [Report This]Date: November 17, 2008 06:24 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Oooh. So sweet. You handle this with such a light touch. It is sweet and funny and thoughtful- you have a much better grip on Jim's voice than I do, so I am jealous. I love that you start with a reference to movie characters and have the climax as an echo from a movie moment without explicitly drawing the parallel at the end. That's well done. Welcome back!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I tried to keep the piece more or less light-hearted without making it jokey. For some reason I get into Jim's head a little too comfortably...that may say a lot about me psychologically. :) I'm happy you noticed and enjoyed the "callback" of sorts - I tried to stay subtle! :)
Date: November 17, 2008 06:02 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
Wow! This was great! So well written! This line "You are fluent in Pam, easily translating the adjectives in her eyes and adverbs in her fluttering hands" is amazing! Great job!
Author's Response: Thanks so much - I'm really glad you liked it!
Date: November 17, 2008 04:42 am Title: It Worked For Han And Leia
I loved this fic from the beginning when you mentioned The Goonies. AWESOME.
Author's Response: Wow, thank you so very much! :)