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I could go on and on about this story forever. The writing is so raw that after every chapter (which I have reread so many times), I come away from it feeling like I’ve witnessed the heartbreak of my best friends. I’m just dying to read more into how Jim and Pam navigate this period of their lives together. Can’t wait to read more- hopefully soon??

Author's Response: Wow! Thanks for that review, ScrantonSantiago (oh my god, best name!). That is too thoughtful and kind. A new chapter is coming soon; I hope you enjoy it. :)  

I have debated for a really long time about whether or not to leave this review because it is not a specific critique on your writing style DoomGoose, which overall I really enjoy. But it felt wrong to not speak up. In the context of the current reports of police brutality against Black Americans (and Black Canadians) and the police brutality against peaceful protestors, this story seems like bad timing. It doesn't feel right taking characters we love like Jim and Pam, putting them in the position of cops and then trying to overlook the fact that the system of policing is inherently racist and broken. Just some food for thought and potentially the beginning of an open dialogue.

Author's Response:

Firstly, thank you for saying that you enjoy my writing style, that means a lot to me.

To the meat of the review, please keep in mind that this story is in no way a social commentary about current events, and any views expressed in the story are not inherently my own. Thank you for speaking up to address what you see to be an issue, I cannot fault you for that. What I will say is that I am writing this story for fun, in the vein of several popular television shows and books that I have read, I have no personal experiences with the subject matter.

Indeed, the police response in the USA to protests over deeply disturbing current events are certainly cause for concern, and discussion. However, I don't feel as though the timing of my story can really be helped in that regard, I started writing this back in May, well before this latest calamity.

As a Canadian, living in a rural area, I can say that I have never had to deal with the sorts of situations that are seen in the news everyday, and in that regard I definitely lack perspective. At the end of the day though, even if there are systemic problems in the police systems, they are still made up of human beings. My limited encounters with police officers in my life have been as the parents of my schoolmates, and as customers at my job, and they have only ever been positive role-models for me. I can see how in larger cities, and places like the US, that may not be the case. 

I respect your opinion, and thank you for voicing it. I won't stop writing this story because of current events however. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.