10 [Report This]Date: October 28, 2006 11:08 am Title: Chapter 1
This is definitely a different approach than others I've seen so far; Pam's mom deromanticising Jim's actions seems like something that could have happened, and which would explain Pam's reticence at contacting Jim.
Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, it's one of these situations where if you know the person (as we 'know' Jim) you cut them slack that a totally uninvolved person would not ... we know he meant well but how would her mom? I find it weird in stories where Pam's relatives/friends just automatically side with Jim, without knowing much about him.
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 08:54 pm Title: Chapter 1
Great beginning. I loved this line - "He could only imagine how happy they must have been to hear that their boring workplace was to close and they would have the chance to join the house of fun. "
Author's Response: Thank you! I borrowed "house of fun" from the Madness song.
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 08:11 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ooh I LOVE Persuasion... and now I'm uber-looking forward to your update! ;) Great job so far! ;)
Author's Response:
Thanks! It's funny, it's not my very favourite Austen (P&P, S&S and Emma pip it) but it seemed to fit Jim & Pam best.
Hmm, maybe P&P would work for Michael & Jan and S&S for Kelly (= Marianne)?
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 01:50 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love this! Persuasion is one of my favorites. You did an especially good job with the opening paragraph. Looking forward to more! There will be more, right?
Author's Response: Yep! There's the whole daft ski trip for a start.
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 08:10 am Title: Chapter 1
Never, ever feel awkward about using Ms. Auten as your guide. One can never go wrong in emulating her. I am quite enjoying this so far, and, as an American reader, I didn't notice any British-isms that proved too challenging...so no worries on that front.
Author's Response: Oh, good, thanks!
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 07:45 am Title: Chapter 1
This is a great idea, and I'm loving your style. Update soon! Oh, and by the way, I LOVE this: “Michael, is this about the thing at the zoo? Because they’re still calling about that incident at the monkeys’ enclosure –”
Author's Response: Heh. Maybe one day I'll write the full story of what Michael got up to there ...
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 07:42 am Title: Chapter 1
I just love your writing style... update soon.
10 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 07:04 am Title: Chapter 1
Great job so far! I think you've captured Michael and Pam very well. When's the next chapter coming???
Author's Response: Definitely this week, although I just got sidetracked into writing something else first!
7 [Report This]Date: October 24, 2006 06:36 am Title: Chapter 1
sounds interesting.
10 [Report This]Date: October 23, 2006 09:33 pm Title: Chapter 1
Austen + Office = Wonderful! I love Austen, and her plots are so versatile. I'm loving this so far. :-)
Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, from Clueless to Bridget Jones, Austen is always useful for nifty plots!
9 [Report This]Date: October 23, 2006 09:27 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love it! I'm so intrigued by this style, very original and you really picked up Austen's flair in a unique way. Seriously loving this, great job!
Author's Response:
Gosh, that was quick, you people don't hang about! Thanks so much for your comments.