What's there to say? I'm 29. I live in a state shaped like a hand. I'm the proud mother to three cats and wife of my own personal Jim. I'm a huge dork, which is heavily reflected in my writing. I'm on wheels. Literally. I'm loud and easily amused.“Usually we would frown upon people who engage in biochemical warfare and genocide. In Columbus’ case, we gave him his own holiday and threw him a parade. Go figure.”
The title is pretty self-explanatory. The italics are hypothetical talking heads.
oh oscar... this was so great. any reference to small-pox blankets is a win. :)
Oh, loved this. So true to Angela, but strangely heartwarming as well. I agree that Pam and Angela have more in common in the romance department than most people point out (see: this story and my Pamgela discussion on "it's a small world" for examples on how awesome we are ;) ). The Pamgela friendship is really fun to see, and you utilized it so well here. And good for Monkey, taking time out for herself! I'd be super satisfied if this is how this storyline played out. Brava, my dear! :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much dearie!! I forgot about the \"it\'s a small world\" conversation! Now that I think about it, it was probably in the back of my subconscious as I was writing this, as are all your fantastic works. :) And I reeeeeaaaaally want Angela\'s storyline to turn out something like this too. Fingers crossed!! Thanks again!!!
Lovely first fic! Your descriptive writing is so nice, and I love how well you described Pam's transition into who she's become. You hit all the emotional elements here. Welcome to MTT and again, fantastic job!
Oh, Talkative...this was great. You wrote with suc a light hand, not bogging down such a sweet tale with drama or heavy dialogue. The beauty's in the detail here and I loved it. Thanks for such a great piece!
It's not so much that she hates the house - she does, but it's not so much that as it is that he purchased a house without without so much as mentioning it to her beforehand. But she'll never tell him that she hates it. And she hates why she'll never tell him why.
Pam/Alex! (not me, the one from the show)
In the attempt to suck just a little less...
So I'm going to share with you a little tale. (Compliments are coming shortly thereafter and are related, but feel free to skip ahead.) I really hated that speech of Alex's in this episode. Not because I hate Alex, at all, but more Jim and Pam's stunned/horrified reactions - like, what? You two haven't discussed the possibility of Pam staying in New York, in all your hours of talking? Something is pretty flawed here, kids.
You, however, have taken an element of the show that I hated and made it really work here. That's a feat and I give you all praise due. Plus, those last two lines of the chapter...if they were meant to be funny I apologize, because I cringed in that "oh, Jim...you just don't get it" kind of way. I hope that comes across as complimentary as I intended.
Okay, enough of Ms. Beets' endless prattling. This is pretty great, my friend.
And Strong Bad is fantastic. Come on, fhqwhgads. I know I'm not reinventing the wheel with anything I write, but I do appreciate the funny.
Author's Response:
I'd never thought of that before. I was just trying to make that scene fit within the context of my fic, but now thanks to you I realize that it didn't originally fit within the context of the show! Hmm... Maybe I'm right and the writers are wrong. But I will say one thing about your rationale for hating the stunnedness: since when have Pam and Jim ever been good at talking about anything important? Wasn't that pretty much the crux of three seasons of show?
That is what the last two lines were meant to elicit. A cringe and maybe an awkward laugh (possibly a bit like the actual show).
Yes. Yes.
To the fangirls I say sshhhut it. There was nothing gratuitous about you having Pam hook up with other!Alex, because you took the time to craft a really believable reason why. You made it make sense. You took into account everything the show's...well, shown us, and you put the pieces together in a different way that never once took Pam, or anyone else, out of character.
This was really great, Alex. Thanks for sharing it.
Author's Response: It's not a Marty Stu at all, I swear!
I'm sorry I haven't left more reviews, because I have been keeping up on this. I suck - what more can I say?
This has been really interesting and great thus far, sir. I love how you've portrayed Pam and given us a peek at her life at Pratt. And your exploration of her relationship (and relations) with Alex is really well done. It's definitely a different take but in this fandom, where the same story's been told 3467654347 times (including by me), this is refreshing.
And Strong Bad? Yeah, bonus points for SB.
Author's Response:
Yep, you suck. You suck big time. We should rename you Hoover or Dyson.
I've tuned out probably 3467654311 (and growing) of the 3467654347 (and growing) same stories. You know of course my opinion on that sort of thing. In achieving my goal of being the heretic of this fandom and providing refreshing, nonconformist views I may have guaranteed myself low readership and fangirl enemies, and I'm glad that people like yourself with intellectual curiosity are still with me, at least occasionally.
Also, props to you for pointing out Strong Bad. I was hoping someone would say something about that.
Oh Alex...I'm so glad you're back. (This is ff.net's Bears Eat Beets, by the way...in case you were curious. You were. Admit it.) Hitler and Shatner all in one little package? Oh yeah, and those other two too? Fantastic.
Yeah. I'm on board.
Author's Response:
Not curious at all, actually. I figured out your secret identity long ago. Those glasses didn't fool me, Superman.
Really enjoying these one-shots! They're perfect in their sweetness and simplicity, and yet totally satisfying. Perhaps a bit like Lucky Charms marshmallows...? Anyway, looking forward to more! Good luck with the snow! (I live in MI; I can sympathize.)
Author's Response: Thank you. :) I\'m happy you\'re enjoying these little slices of overly snowy life. (And the roads are finally free of ice and such so I can actually make it out of the house! Yay!)
Okay, Talkative. I'm on board, most definitely.
I love when a writer balances the nerves and the awkward with the overflowing sexual tension and the uncertainty and the love and...yeah. All of it. And you so did. This is outstanding.
Waiting happily for more...
Author's Response: Little Comment, you are queen of the \"huh... I didn\'t even think of *that*\" fics. As such, I\'m so glad to have your vote. Thank you so much for your kind words.
All right miss. So, the inspiration has not been with me. And I think reading this? Scared away any chance that it has of returning. That's meant kindly, so I hope you took it that way. :) (Also, LC's Bitch Session ends...now.)
The story's rated MA, so I assume we're getting to the hot and heavy at some point, but the way you craft even the smallest moments of physical contact between them is just as...breath-stealing. (NOT that I'm opposed to what actually gets a story an MA rating, understand!) You take that awkward dynamic and refine it into something so amazing to read, and yet the way you keep the sparks literally flying out of the monitor...yeah, this is damn good, my friend.
Jeez I hope this made sense. If not, this was LC's strange attempt at gushing and praise. Ta freaking da. ;)
Author's Response: Oh, no, no! Don\'t say that, LC! You\'re one of the best we\'ve got - you don\'t get to not write. The hot/heavy is up next, but, really? I\'m aiming for a sort of zen smut - smut without being smut; a sex scene that is the cake and not the frosting. This is, of course, just grand-scale rationalization on my part, since I\'ve got 5,000 words for the next chapter and they spend the whole of it in bed. If I\'m actually going to finish/post it, I have to tell myself that I have some sort of Grand, Artistic Plan and I\'m Not That Kind of Girl. It\'s working so far. Let\'s see if I can sustain it. Thank you, dear girl. Get writing - make me look foolish.
All her life, Pam's felt invisible. That's all about to change. An AU take on Beach Games.Grr...I just wrote a whole review and in my hurry to add this to my favorites, I lost it. Deep breath - let's try again.
This was fantastic, Callisto. Such a refreshing revamp of well-worn territory that I'm pretty sure this is my favorite Beach Day 2.0 story ever. Seeing the day through Pam's eyes was almost heartbreaking, but the joy at seeing them so nevous, then so sure at the end was just as great. And what a perfect note to end it on.
Loved it. Just loved it.
Author's Response: LC, I\'m so sorry I never responded to your review. I am so glad you liked my take on this. Pam broke my heart in this episode, but she became such a new and brave version of herself, it was a joy to write. I\'m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know. :)
Holy CRAP, am I late to this party or what? Sorry about that, but I DID bring BBQ Better Mades! Hope there's a few Leinies left...
Onto the real business at hand. This promises nothing but fantasticness and joy, because lo and behold, MY CO QUEEN PIMP HAS RETURNED TO WRITING! Huzzah!Clearly it has been far too long since we talked, seeing as how I didn't even know you were planning this gem! I'm so intrigued by a total retelling of the past two seasons...no small feat, and I know with you at the helm it's gonna be zoppity.
Post more stat. STAT MEANS NOW.
Author's Response: *cracks open a Leinie\'s for you* You are definitely not late my friend. Maybe fashionably, but better late than never!! Anway, thank you so much for the review!!! I am so, SO glad you enjoyed it. I didn\'t really tell anyone about it until I posted it (that tends to jinx me and then I get nervous about it and don\'t post), but I have been anxiously awaiting your review, and I\'m so excited that you\'re intrigued!! And yeah, you aren\'t kidding when you say it\'ll be no small feat, but I have lots of ideas about what would go down with Jim in Ryan\'s place, and so I hope they manifest themselves as well on paper as they do in my mind. I\'m already at work on chapter 2 (even though I\'ve had like zero actual time to write), so I\'m shooting for another installment to be up this week. And my goodness, do we ever need to catch up!!!! I would love to chat on the phone sometime, so just let me know your schedule. And again, THANK YOU!!!!! :D
What a surprise and a delight to see this on the update list! Hooray!
You made magic of our talk, and I think you're striking exactly the right tone - taking everything (in the words of Usher) nice and slow. I loved how this chapter flowed, and that everything's still up in the air.
To quote our man, CONGRATULATIONS BITCH. This was great. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much!! Yeah as soon as we finished talking I went and wrote down all the points we had discussed, and that really kept me on point for saying what I wanted to say. in other words, it was very helpful to talk it out, so an extra special thank you for that!!!! I haven\'t received any horse heads in my inbox, but I\'m glad at least you appreciate the \"Usher approach\" (love that reference, by the way). Thanks again!!!
Oh my. That was outstanding. Just wonderful. You gave Kelly real heart and soul, which is something so many of us (myself included), never remember to do, and it was so genuine.
Loved it, Ms. alien. :)
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you very much. :) I like to get into Kelly\'s head and explore all the different parts of her personality. Ever since that little wink to the camera in \"Boys and Girls,\" I\'ve been convinced there\'s more going on in her head than she lets on, so sometimes I like (love) to explore that. Thanks for reviewing!
Lovely! Such a great portrayal of all three...God, I love Andy, and I think you just nailed him here. (That is NOT what she said. Unless I'm "she." Then I guess I did.) And as for Erin...? She's the best thing since Andy.
I really enjoyed this little slice of life story - thanks for sharing!
Author's Response: I was having a hard time really describing him in general, just because there\'s so much that goes together when he expresses himself. It\'s not just a look, or body language, or the tone of voice; it\'s all three, and that gets to be a bit daunting and overwhelming to write sometimes. I\'m so glad to know it all worked, thank you. And thanks for reviewing.
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