1 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2024 11:05 am Title: Yes, Chef!
LOVE LOVE LOVE! You da best.
You wrote out the mad chronology of a dream so well and Pam's kind of awareness of like clothing just disappearing was excellent. What a fantastic mix of Chef, Chef and Chef. 800 jellybeans for excellent gift giving if I could!
Author's Response: Well I'm glad you liked it, because between this and dick root, I'm out of present ideas man. But Happy birthday old chap!
1 [Report This]Date: April 05, 2024 08:56 am Title: Yes, Chef!
Dude. This was delicious. Dream Pam is raunchy AF. I love how you wrote in bits of the weirdness of dreams, like her looking down to realise she was only in an apron and her undies.
Then to wake up to real like Chef Jim THAT'S EVERYONE'S DREAM RIGHT THERE!
Author's Response: Oh it really is! I’m glad you noticed the dream things, I was trying to weave them in but not be too heavy handed. Merci boo for the review!
1 [Report This]Date: April 02, 2024 06:12 am Title: Yes, Chef!
This was fun. Pam dreaming up sexy Chef Jim fits really well. The build up with everything while cooking was just a slow simmer until things really started cooking with her on the countertop. But the piece de resistance (sorry not going to try and adjust things into proper French spelling in a review) was her waking up for the real thing. Clearly they're just going to skip right ahead to dessert and nothing wrong with that. Great job with this one.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review, glad you liked it!
1 [Report This]Date: April 01, 2024 07:21 pm Title: Yes, Chef!
This was so spicy it gave me third degree burns on my eyeballs. I live in America so the healthcare is a joke, but this was so good I won’t even sue for the money it will take me in doctor visits.
Author's Response: Well sorry about that, but happy you liked it. Thank you for not suing me
Date: December 06, 2023 04:51 am Title: Dinner for Two
What is always such a treat with your writing is all the extra stuff we get, like in this one the added bits about Tarzan and Mr. Rogers. You always have such good details to share (or in this case Sam).
Speaking of details, I appreciated the details about their first meeting and how she was having the ring resized - so he didn't know during their "first date" how she was engaged and what a rough way to find out. I also caught the details that the teal teapot was one of the items she wanted to take from the cupboard.
Good for Jim not trying to be a fixer yet and just being there for her, taking Sam's advice to be a Good Man.
And hot chocolate toast is always a good way to close out a chapter. Looking forward to what happens next.
Author's Response: Thank you! I have a lot of fun adding in those details so I'm glad they work for you too. Same with how Sam's speech landed. Kind of the thing Jim needs to hear to grow a couple years emotionally. Glad you liked it all and thanks for always picking up on the details.
1 [Report This]Date: December 05, 2023 01:10 am Title: Dinner for Two
Was great how Jim was just there for Pam as a friend, not trying to rush her into anything. It’s what she needs right now. Plus some hot chocolate, that makes everything better!!
Loved Jim noticing the watercolour, it’s the little things that make him, him
Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: I like to think it's because he pays so close attention to Pam that he's able to come up with really meaningful gestures like this. Unlike others who gloss over her. Thanks for the comment, love reading them.
Date: December 04, 2023 01:30 pm Title: Dinner for Two
I know that this off subject,
but do you think we can get
an up for Sliver Wings soon?
Author's Response: I'm probably not going to even start until after the new year. I'll be working on a Christmas fic soon so that'll take priority. After that will be Silver Wings for sure though.
Date: December 04, 2023 12:25 pm Title: Dinner for Two
Yay I’m so glad that you updated this story!
Jim was smart to listen to Sam about being a good man. It made Jim smart to be there for Pam, but to not jump the gun about telling her that he has feelings for her because the timing would have been all wrong. I do think that Sam and Beth are good for Jam because they can help him and Pam see things from a different perspective.
Please update soon!
Author's Response: That is entirely the point of Sam and Beth. Give Jim and Pam some outside perspective on how their lives are going right now. It's one of the biggest things Jim and Pam lacked in canon in my opinion so it's fun to explore in fics. Thanks for the review.
Date: September 27, 2023 06:21 am Title: Dinner for Two
I really like how you add the recipes in here. Hope you contiue this soon!
Author's Response: Glad you like the recipes. More on the way as soon as life allows.
1 [Report This]Date: September 21, 2023 05:32 pm Title: Dinner for Two
First of all - very clever title - Pam was boiling alright by the end of this chapter and halleluiah for that. It's about time she saw the light (in part thanks to one very helpful Beth and of course in seeing that her cooking partner is a better an than her potential future partner. I do hope her decision sticks!
Other things I enjoyed in this chapter -
how Jan has to pad the due date knowing Michael so well - and that Darryl knows how Jan knows Michael so well. Little details that add to the overall story.
Little nods to show elements - like the strip bar and going to Niagara Falls.
The little call out to a MTT classic. The locker scene - yup classic Roy. I thought you nailed character of Kenny too.
The small visions of family life (the ones she would like to have that she shares with Beth) are so sweet to read.
Great details to have Jim anxious to check on the cook. However I am with Kenny however about the mushy peas. Not of fan of peas at all but make them mushy and sorry to say but I'd toss them down the sink too. Sorry to yuck anyone's yum.
Now that Pam is a free agent looking forward to how you title the next chapter - and of course how it plays out.
Author's Response: Thank you! I've been having fun with the chapter titles in this one for sure. Both Jim and Pam had moments where they were boiling so it seemed to fit, though of course it was also intentional. Pam's gotten a lot of fresh perspective from a new source here and it's made all the difference. To be looking more at actions rather than words and if those actions are the kind of thing she'd want going forward. Kind of a look to the past to predict the future kind of thing.
Glad you caught all the little details I put in. Jan knowing Michael, various locations from the show, the MTT call out. Always fun to put stuff like that in and see if people catch it.
I've got some fun ideas for the next chapter. Thanks as always for your detailed reviews.
Date: September 20, 2023 11:53 am Title: Dinner for Two
Yay you’re back!
Good for Pam for not taking a hard look at her relationship with Roy but also not putting up with it anymore. Roy was never going to grow up with Pam.
He was always going to be that high school kid.
Also good for Pam for not taking Kenny’s crap as well. Please please please update soon!
Author's Response: Yeah, Roy's still the same guy he was back in high school just in an adult body. He's never had a reason to change till now which means Pam's outgrown him. Kenny's always a jerk so goodbye to him too. Glad you liked it.
1 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2023 06:20 am Title: Dinner for Two
Ok, this was a GREAT chapter. Absolutely love it when Pam breaks up with Roy and you wrote it so well!!
Loved the Squirrel McPants reference!! And hey! measuring things is SO much easier to make a recipe than cups!!
Great chapter, really can't wait to see what comes next!
Author's Response: Figured I'd keep the measurements as in the recipe since it was UK night after all. Thanks for the recipes. Always fun to add in some in-site references too. Glad the fight between Pam and Roy came across well. Should be interesting to see how it pans out.
1 [Report This]Date: June 09, 2023 10:54 am Title: Dinner for Two
Hello! I've been reading for a while, but finally "joined" this site just so that I could leave you a message! Primary reason I'm leaving a review here - aside from this being a great story - is it appears it might be your most recent work, and I am really hoping to let you know how much I'm enjoying your writing in general!
I am a very late arrival to the world of The Office. I was in a somewhat bizarre accident back in December 2022 where I was thrown from a vehicle, resulting in head trauma and significant TBI. I'm doing great recovery-wise, BTW. But one of the things I had to "work back up to" in recovery was screen time. Legit, more than 5 minutes could make me sick, even on my phone. So when we started working on more sustained time, my PT recommended finding a show I could stream, whose episodes were 30 mins or less. Enter: The Office!
Of course I quickly fell in love with JAM - who wouldn't?! But when I finished the series, I was still hungry for more. I had to meander from FF to here, but I found my way... and I've found many lovely stories to fill my JAM bucket.
Your stories have especially intrigued me, so thank you for them. In addition, I believe at least one story documents some of your personal history as a paramedic... and as someone who recently benefitted from some life-saving emergency care, I want to say thank you for that service as well. If I'm also not reading too much into things, it sounds like you may also weave bits of your personal faith into your stories... and that, too, has been a life-sustaining part of my recovery journey these past few months.
I am a therapist by trade, and have been pursuing additional certification in treating PTSD/PTSI for law enforcement and emergency services workers. I am only back to my job at 20 hours a week currently (CRAZY how slow this recovery is! But it *is* recovery!), so some of my professional development is on hold. Just wanted you to know that I'm honored by both the work you do and the hobby that hopefully feeds your heart... and just wanted you to know, it's feeding mine as well! :)
With a grateful heart,
Maddi (sn:TheOneTimeTheyParkoured)
Author's Response: First of all, I'm very glad to hear your recovery is going so well. TBI's are nothing to sneeze at as often they can be a hidden kind of injury. A broken bone often leaves a scar. It's often hard to see the internal scars from things like a TBI so I'm thrilled you're getting better each day.
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words about my stories. I'm delighted you've enjoyed them so much. I have a great time writing them so it thrills me to hear when others enjoy them too. Yes I do bring in elements of my personal life to my writings. After all write what you know about and writing is easier. But yes I will bring in real life aspects when I feel they're appropriate. I try to be delicate as I aim to be true to myself and yet respectful to anyone who might not view the world as I do.
Amazing that you're looking to get into helping First Responders deal with the PTSD that comes with our line of work. We need it. I've utilized the services of mental health professionals a few times over the course of my career. Writing fanfiction stories is another way I deal with some of that stress. A fun hobby that primarily is just that, fun. There are other benefits of course, but it's just fun and that's worthwhile in and of itself.
Once again thank you for the lovely message. Hopefully I'll get some new things up soon. Life is always busy, but I'm working on it.
Take care.
Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat
1 [Report This]Date: May 24, 2023 02:21 am Title: The New Guy
Where can I get my own Jim? I'm not even kidding right now.
I always thought canon!Jim was a really sweet guy and great boyfriend material, but this story just took that to the next level and made him THE perfect boyfriend. I love it!
Thank you for writing and sharing!
Author's Response: Awww, thank you! Yeah I may have written Jim as a little to perfect here, but the heck with it. It's my story and I can write him how I want. Same with Pam getting the right kind of perspective early to save herself years of angst. I'm glad you liked it so much.
1 [Report This]Date: May 07, 2023 11:22 am Title: Murphy's Cake
Murphy’s law. For some reason I kept picturing the poltergeist as John K in the beginning and by the end I know why haha. He’s more mischievous than James (Jim) Duncan Halpert.
This is funny and cute! Phil is a mini Jim. Cooking with kids can be tough.
Author's Response: Indeed it can be. All in good fun though. Glad you liked it.
1 [Report This]Date: April 04, 2023 07:43 am Title: Homemade Jam
So clever! So sweet and funny at the same too.
Author's Response: Thank you :)
1 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2023 10:58 am Title: Homemade Jam
Oh, this is clever. I love a good meta fic!
Author's Response: Oh thank you so much!
1 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2023 05:53 am Title: Homemade Jam
Loved this!! My top 3 parts of the recipe:
1. The small knob of ex-fiance
2. Baby carrots
3. Gently skim off any birth control
A fun way to recap the Jam journey, such a fun recipe with highs and lows and I guess plenty of room for people to interpret parts of the recipe and add some extra ingredients... maybe some wet ingredients or guitars? Anyway, very much enjoyed this!!
Author's Response:
You know what, 1) and 3) were my favourites too!!
Guitars and a wet ingredient sound like perfect additions to this recipe
Thanks for the review!
1 [Report This]Date: April 01, 2023 03:01 pm Title: Homemade Jam
Okay, is this not the most darling recap of Jim and Pam’s entire 9 seasons??? I mean, this Jam is going to be THE sweetest, is it not?!?! Such clever instructions: “heat until hot enough to burn your feet on coals, add a splash of grape soda (though personally, not my thing at all!), baby carrots, dainty fingers, and skimming off the birth control”. This is also probably the NICEST you’ve ever written about Cathy, but seeing as how she’s not named specifically here, I’m totally fine with that— she COULD spoil the whole damn batch!! Best to toss her—it— out.
Hopefully the Jam does not get lice, because well, gross!! And your sweet ending?? Loved the nod to deletions too! So clever and fun! You know me, I am tempted to skip step 3 too… and no, you can never have enough jam!! You’ve clearly made this recipe more than 15 times too— because you’re just the best! Thank friend, for always making us smile! Love it and you!!
Author's Response: Ah thank you so much for your kind kind words!!
1 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2023 01:22 pm Title: Homemade Jam
OHHHHH!!! This was just lovely, brilliant and brought up a welling of nostalgia in the best way....really well done!!
Author's Response: Oh thank you so much! Glad you liked it!
Author's Response: Oh thank you so much! Glad you liked it!
1 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2023 06:43 am Title: Homemade Jam
Wait
What if we’re not good at cooking
Author's Response: Well follow the recipe, duhh
1 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2023 06:15 am Title: Homemade Jam
That was great fun for sure. Loved the step by step instructions. Seems like the concoction could go awry at any point, but with most cooking, patience and love will create a beautifully ordinary masterpiece. Great fun for sure.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review, glad you liked it!
1 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2023 04:21 am Title: Homemade Jam
Oh my goodness this “recipe” is delicious and delightful! Thank you so much for sharing your “recipe” with us!
Author's Response: You’re so welcome! Thanks for the lovely review!
1 [Report This]Date: March 19, 2023 09:13 pm Title: Dinner for Two
First: this recipe sounds delicious.
Second: I really love how you portray this subtle dance of the kitchen they're doing here, and how well they're able to do it without thinking about it. Sure not something Roy would bring to the table. And you can really see Pam feeling liberated to create in this environment, such a contrast from where she is in canon.
AHHHH BETH AND SAM HAD THEIR FIRST DATE AND ENGAGEMENT AT CHRISTOPHER'S. GOLDVERSE-CEPTION. And again... what a contrast to Roy and Pam. Really like Beth making the point about the wedding not being the end of the journey but the beginning.
Congratulations btw: that may be the worst version of Roy's proposal I've ever read. Jfc, Roy, the callback to the first date? Really? He's extraordinarily lucky that night didn't end with him wearing one of those beers.
“No offense, but how does a dental hygienist know all this?” Isabel: wtf man
Ooooof. Sam and Beth finding all their soft spots here...
Author's Response: Thanks, it is quite tasty.
Glad you're still enjoying this one. it's fun to write Jim and Pam in a good place that's for sure. It was fun to bring in Christopher's like this. I thought Roy might try to propose in a way he likes, a way that gives him maximum attention, not in a way that would be meaningful for Pam. Thy guy might think he knows her, but no not really.
I'll admit I completely forgot about Isabel's job when writing this. Nice catch there. But yeah Sam and Beth know just where to push. Which is of course the point. Thanks for the review.
1 [Report This]Date: March 12, 2023 04:58 pm Title: Dinner for Two
I love your chapter titles! Just like a recipe, they too are organized in step order! I can see how Pam is loving these cooking classes... it definitely ties into expressing her creativity through art... and you do such a great job of showing how "friends" Jim and Pam are just as in sync as the married couple Sam and Beth. Not surprised that Jim and Pam are in step together when in close quarters in the kitchen!!
I love Beth's correction to "lady". It was a great metaphor to what Pam's relationship is with Roy--a kid, high school relationship--to what it could be with Jim--an adult partnership. Really points out the difference in how the two treat her. I'm glad Pam got Beth's number to potentially discuss some of these big topics with her away from class.
I love Sam's blunt approach with Jim. I thought that he brought up some excellent points, especially that if Jim says he's Pam's best friend, shouldn't he be honest with her? Even if it means saying that he is in love with her? I'd LOVE to hear the conversation Sam and Beth have in the car on the way home tonight--playing a little bit of both matchmaker/therapist... Can't wait for the next chapter! As always, the recipes look great! We always add sour cream, milk, and butter to our mashed potatoes--but I LOVE the idea for the pork chops--including the original use of cherry jam! I frequent Cherry Republic up in Glen Arbor so I have a lot of cherry products, including jam, and that would be a great use!
Author's Response: Thank you for mentioning the chapter titles. That's kind of the point for sure. Painting on a canvas or painting on a dish. Each involve a lot of creativity and rule systems, but within those rule systems there's a lot of room for creativity, adaptation, improvisation, and exploration. Add in being there with Jim and it's a lot of fun to bring out some of the best sides of Pam.
Exactly the point of the "lady" correction. To get Pam to start thinking more as an adult and not as a child anymore. It's also a nod to how Jenna and Angela talk to each other on the podcast, so double bonus!
Jim needs the hard kick in the pants. In canon it was the looming wedding date and his transfer. Here it's Sam going for the man to man direct approach. Great fun beating some sense into his brain for sure.
Glad you're interested in the recipes too. Hope your turn out well if you choose to try them out. Thanks for a great review!