1 [Report This]Date: October 19, 2020 07:27 pm Title: Megan
And you ended it with a "the camera crew gets involved in JAM" AU! Love it. I have a far more cynical take on the crew's involvement with JAM, but I really enjoyed reading about them as shippers on board who JUST COULDN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE.
Author's Response:
Yes, I was too deep in the throes of my 'shipperdom to do anything else, right? Of course, there's the flip side-- that the crew encouraged and manipulated the JAM storyline because love triangles make compelling TV. But at this point in time, we collectively just wanted to shake some sense into Pam, so I created a character who could actually do it!
Thanks for going through this. It made me laugh that you had read it before but not linked it to me--I have so many of these tiny things floating around that it would be easy to lose track of a few.
Date: February 18, 2007 12:34 am Title: Megan
That was really interesting! I missed this story when you first posted it, but I thoroughly enjoyed the point of view of the crew on the different Dunder-Mifflinites.
Author's Response: Thank you, ma'am! I got the idea for "camera guy in love with office person" but couldn't decide between Kelly or Meredith. Once I decided "both"- the other three just sorta fell into place.
Date: February 18, 2007 12:32 am Title: Megan
I can't believe I didn't review on this before, but I have to let you know that I loved this story. I love stories about the cameramen! I'm so obsessed with the idea of someone finally telling Pam the truth. It's so obvious... just SAY something. Gah. I also love the bit about them bugging the phones and how Dwight & Creed always remove them. HAH!
Author's Response: Thanks! It seemed very Dwight and Creed to be anti-phone bugs! Hee.
Date: February 05, 2007 09:44 am Title: Megan
Aw, Megan is sweet. It would be fun if something like this happened, but alas, I fear something much angstier. Great work!
Author's Response: Oh, it will definitely hurt more than this, but I wanted to end on a nice, fluffy note! Thanks for all the comments!
Date: January 25, 2007 08:40 am Title: Megan
Brava! You did so much more with this little snippet of an idea than I ever could have imagined. Even the first two, that we actually brainstormed, were so much more fleshed out. I loved that Ryan was the subject of the Kelly one. I adored the Creed backstory. Loved all the crew-eye-views of our favorite office drones. And then you totally go and solve the eternal JAM problem in this last one! You're a genius!
Author's Response: Thank you, dear. What can I say? You inspired me. Once I realized that I couldn't decide between Meredith and Kelly, I knew I had to make it a 5-things story. And if I had five chances, you knew one of them had to dispatch Karen (heh). My genius has a one-track mind!
Date: January 22, 2007 08:05 am Title: Megan
Oh, please make it happen!
Seriously, some of these made me laugh (Creed) and some of them broke my heart (Toby).
Author's Response: I tried to run the gamut with tone, but I wanted to end on a hopeful Jammy note! Thank you.
Date: January 21, 2007 08:21 pm Title: Megan
Oh, these were great! I love when people dare to explore the camera crew's POV. Carl's was especially entertaining :)
Author's Response: Carl's was a lot of fun to write, but a little bit hard because I actually love these characters. Thank you!
Date: January 21, 2007 03:33 pm Title: Megan
Excellent!
Author's Response: Thanks!
Date: January 20, 2007 11:25 pm Title: Megan
I think I love this story to freaking bits. It's just so, so - realistic. Real. Someone in love with Kelly [I loved this one - I liked Ryan, but becoming an unTemp has changed him and I just would love Kelly with David now - Delly or Kelvid? hmm.]. Someone who breaks Meredith's drinking habit [which I loved, too, because it's sweet that she's found her happy-ever-after who makes her realise why not to drink]. Someone who worships Creed, which made me laugh so hard. Someone who helped Toby [oh, poor poor Toby - I love him and his mopey-dog face [as described by my sister] - thank goodness Tommy was there!].
And Megan, the everyday JAM shipper, except she could do something about it. Let's ship a Megan over there ASAP, because goodness, they really do need a bit of a kick in the butt.
I don't yet have the words to say how much, how much, I love this story, but I'll get there eventually, I promise you. And then I'll probably rant to no end. =P Brilliant job!
Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much. I loved writing this- looking at our favorites from a different point of view was a fun challenge. The fact that it reached you so much is amazing. Thank you, again!
Date: January 20, 2007 12:07 pm Title: Megan
Oh, I'm so in love with youuuuuu right now! These were perfect, all of them!
Author's Response: Huggy hugs! Thank you so much! I'm so glad they all seemed to work for you!
Date: January 20, 2007 11:18 am Title: Megan
Loved all 5 but especially Megan. She sounds a lot like me and wanting the romance.
Author's Response: Meeeee, tooooo! Thank you so much.
Date: January 20, 2007 08:50 am Title: Megan
Wow. Since I have so much love for all the characters, it was somewhat refreshing to read about David and Carl's hatred of the office-mates. Although, for them it's a job, right? It's only natural that some of them would loathe it.
Author's Response: Exactly! Although, I think David really only hates Ryan because of his crush on Kelly! Hee. Thanks!
Date: January 20, 2007 08:30 am Title: Megan
Yes, for God's sake, someone kick that girl in the rear!! We need a Megan!!! The anticipation of what is coming during sweeps is giving me heartburn! Love this series, btw!
Author's Response: Thank you! I decided we needed a real-life 'shipper to knock some sense into our girl.
Date: January 20, 2007 08:17 am Title: Megan
This was just a fabulous idea for a story, and I really liked the inclusion of so many different characters. Thanks so much for this!
Author's Response: Oh, no, thank you! I usually stick to Jim, Pam, and sometimes Karen, so it was fun to look at some of the other characters in a different way.
Date: January 20, 2007 07:44 am Title: Megan
Aww! This whole collection is really good - I love the distinctly different voices for each crew member. In very few words, you've created characters who really feel like they could be on the other side of the cameras, interacting with the usual bunch. Nice job!
Author's Response: Thank you! I wanted each little snippet to have its own tone- I'm so glad that came through to you. Thanks for commenting!
Date: January 20, 2007 07:23 am Title: Megan
Loved these! YAY for sober Meredith. Aww...for David and Kelly. Poor, poor Toby. Thank goodness Tommy was there. Carl and Creed = awesome. And Megan. Ahhh Megan. How can I ever thank her enough???
I love stories that really showcase the documentary aspect. They are very few and far between and this one was just perfect. Thanks!
Author's Response: Thank you! It was fun to run in all different directions with this.