Date: April 05, 2007 10:05 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
I have to say, I started reading this for the hint of Michael and Jan that's in it, but this Ryan and Pam stuff has me hooked! It caught me completely off guard and is absolutely great!
Author's Response: Hee! I do love Michael and Jan, they are wonderfully dysfunctional :) Thank you!
Date: April 05, 2007 09:28 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
this story is amazing!! i absolutely love it, you definitely need to continue.
of course i'm a huge JAM fan....
but i LOVE the pam/ryan stuff, it's fantastic.
Author's Response: Thank you!!
Date: April 04, 2007 10:59 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
holy CRAP, this is so twisted and amazing.
Author's Response: :) Thank you for reading it!
Date: April 04, 2007 10:55 pm Title: Sparkling cider is very good.
THIS IS SO HOT. I love how they're just mildly drunk at all times, as you are on a cruise, and how she and Ryan just sort of mess around. IT IS AWESOME. I WANT THEM TO GET MARRIED AND HAVE BABIES AND STUFF. I meant to go to bed an hour ago but I can't stop reading this.
Author's Response: I've never been on a cruise, but yes I think if I were on one (especially for work?) I would be drunk the entire time. Thank you!
Date: April 04, 2007 10:46 pm Title: I love girl talk
Man, you've got me shipping Pam/Ryan so hard that I was all, DO NOT RUIN THINGS JIM HALPERT. Haha. That's quite an achievement! Especially since I'm shipping them in the HAPPY way, not the angsty way.
Author's Response: Yes! That is awesome.
Date: April 04, 2007 10:32 pm Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
stretching his legs across her lap.
auuuuuuugh, omg, that and the FINGER HOLDING, and everything omg. You are really hitting me at that place deep down inside that's still 15 years old, and that is a good thing. If a little embarrassing for me. I love how EASY the Pam/Ryan is - everything about Jim/Pam is hard... that's what - oh God. Anyway. Jim/Pam is so tortured, and I love the contrast here, how Pam and Ryan just fall together easily, and how high schooly and sweet it is.
Author's Response:
"love how EASY the Pam/Ryan is - everything about Jim/Pam is hard..."
Annd there you have it! I'm not sure that anyone besides Bennie has pointed this out, but this is the entire point I am trying to get at. You win.
9 [Report This]Date: April 04, 2007 10:25 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Drink sharing? Pam running her hands through Ryan's hair? Changing in his room? YOU ARE KILLING ME WITH AWESOMENESS.
Author's Response: Hee! Yes! Thank you!
8 [Report This]Date: April 04, 2007 10:10 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Dude, this is SO GOOD so far! It's hitting all my vacation/out-of-the-office kinks, SO HARD. And the Pam/Ryan is HOT. I hope they totally hit it.
Author's Response: Kovsky is reading?? Yes! You rock so hard ;) I'm glad we are LJ buddies
Date: April 04, 2007 05:08 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Oh my goodness.
Author's Response: Not sure if that's good or bad, but I'll take it!
Date: April 04, 2007 04:59 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
OH MY GOD.
Author's Response: Thanks..? :)
Date: April 04, 2007 01:44 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
This story is wonderfully written, as is all of your stories! But, Ryan and Pam kinda make me sick to my tummy. Still isnt gonna make me stop reading though.
Author's Response: Hehe, sorry bout that ;) Not really though, so glad you're still reading!
Date: April 04, 2007 01:22 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
This is my very first review! I couldn't believe that I loved this story so much, because I've never thought of Ryan as anything more than a jerk. But it was so well-written and the characters were so spot-on that I couldn't resist! Can't wait for an update!
By the way, I'm totally willing to offer my beta'ing services!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for bestowing me with your first review! I'm really glad you're liking the story :)
Date: April 04, 2007 01:12 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
um... wow. this is the first time ever i've been tempted to cheer for something besides Jam... that was amazing. right now, there really aren't words. this fic is so not what i was expecting, but i really like how it's turning out. i'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. it feels like there are so many options. i mean what happens when they get back to the office? what about kelly? and karen? and just... gah. i can't wait for the next update. you're awesome. it's good to let fancy new beesly out to play. she's a fun girl. you're doing a great job. keep up the amazing writing.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you said all that because I'd hate for the story to be ruined for people just because its not full-on JAMmy.
10 [Report This]Date: April 04, 2007 09:05 am Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Um. I ... um. Need a cold shower, I think? HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Dinkin. That was maybe the hottest thing I've ever read. I literally broke a sweat. And the worst part, totally read this sitting at my desk at work. Heh. My office mate asked me a question in the middle of the chapter, and my face turned beet(heh) red.
I was wondering how this was all going to play out, but DAMN, girl. You've got it all going on here. And it may be wrong(seeing that I'm a JAM shipper all the way) I got the biggest grin on my face when she said Ryan's name. I love this Ryan. And this jealous Jim too. And Pam.. And Karen. And all of them, really. But I do have a question...did Pam say Ryan's name because she was trying to make Jim (more) jealous, or because she's falling for Ryan??? EEEE!!! More please!
Sidenote: I read that edo is going out of town, so if you need a substitute beta, holla!
Author's Response: Hahaha, you are awesome! And I might take you up on that beta offer since edo is getting her wisdom teeth out I think? So keep an eye on your inbox ;)
Date: April 04, 2007 08:15 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Wow! That was hot! I actually like the Pam/Ryan/Jim thing, I didn't think I would at first. Good job.
Author's Response: Thank you! I appreciate it :)
Date: April 04, 2007 04:59 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
The dancing scene was unbelievably good, by the way. Just...had to make sure you knew that. Because it was so good. So guhworthy.
eep.
Author's Response: Thanks!! :)
Date: April 04, 2007 04:58 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Aw, crap.
heh, no, I loved it. Very good. Hot.
I would say more but I've got about a gazillion things to read up on for tomorrow.
But the basics: wow. Wow. Wow. wowowowowwowowowowowowwowowowwowwow.
And again, aw, crap. Jim/Pam will never exist in this story, and I think I am beginning to accept that. just beginning.
you are so good.
Author's Response: Thank you!! Glad you liked it? :)
Date: April 04, 2007 02:09 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Hot damn!!! That's all I have right now, lol!
Author's Response: Thanks! :)
Date: April 04, 2007 12:04 am Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
so not what i was expecting. update soon!
Author's Response: Hehe, more soon!
10 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2007 11:41 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Holy wow. Nice one, DinkinFlicka! When Pam said, "You and Ryan have adjoining rooms," I gave her an imaginary high-five. So completely wrong, and at the same time kind of the best idea she's ever had. The last few lines took me by surprise. Jim who? Seriously. More immediately, or sooner, if possible.
Author's Response: Heheh, Jim who indeed. Thank you so much Annabel! When will you be gracing me with a new wonderful fic? ;)
10 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2007 10:20 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
This reminds me of one of my favorite X-Files smutty fics (which is a HUGE compliment b/c in my opinion, X-Files smut is the best of the best!). GAH, please update quickly. Please! :-D
Author's Response: Hee, I've never read any X-files fic, but thank you!!
Date: April 03, 2007 09:04 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Ahhhh!!! I fucking love this! I love the hot Ryan/Pam sex! You're great at writing surprises! Bravo
Author's Response: Thank you!!!
10 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2007 08:20 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Um...wow....I am speechless. Just wow...please say that Jim & Pam are going to get some (with each other) by the end of the cruise???
Author's Response: Well, I make no promises, but nothing is out of the realm of possibility!
Date: April 03, 2007 08:18 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
Okay, this story needs to take a turn soon! I like the whole Ryan and Pam thing because it is making Jim jealous, but Jim is kind of being an asshole. I just hope that maybe Ryan will truly just be using Pam. We need some Jim and Pam action! Pam and Ryan just seem to be lusting after each other. There are no feelings there. But, they seem to be getting closer, and I keep getting madder. I'm just pissed off right now! I can't believe that Pam cried out Ryan's name! I will check back later and see if you have come to your senses and made Jim more likeable and Pam and Jim together again.
Author's Response: Yikes, okay, not quite sure what to say, except for that I make no promises for a happy JAM ending. In my mind, this is a story about Pam and what she is going through, not just a Jim/Pam story. So thank you for reading!
10 [Report This]Date: April 03, 2007 07:23 pm Title: I did not do that. That sounds disgusting.
*blinking in astonishment, wishing I had a handkerchief to pull from my cleavage at the moment, so I could daintily dab the sweat from my forehead*
First things first: For the sake of honesty, as a hard-core Jim/Pam fan, I was really hoping she'd say Jim's name (which may well say sick things about me, but let's not dwell there, mkay?).
BUT objectively speaking, the thrust of this fic (oh good god! Shut UP, Kevin! [/Meredith]), it makes sense that she'd suddenly find herself thinking of Ryan. While that may not satisfy my uber-romantic side, it does ring very, very true.
Interesting....this is such a strange and kind of dangerous game Jim & Pam are playing - trying to act on their feelings vicariously through other people. But it's a brilliant premise, and it really works here.
As a fellow writer who is hyper-sensitive to criticism of my work (in real life? Totally fine. When it comes to my writing? Eech, absolutely vulnerable. If I get two hundred positive reviews and two negatives, it's the negative ones that I'll fixate on), I feel compelled to tell you how admirable it is that you're absolutely fearless when it comes to what you write; you're not afraid to delve into the darkness or to explore an alternative that shakes the foundation of what the "consensus" (read: average romantic fan) is rooting for.
The guts it takes to do those things is commendable, and the fact that you pull it off every single time so flawlessly is just a testament to your talent as a writer.
So hats off - well done.
...Aaaaand now I'm waiting for the update. :o)
Oh - almost forgot - some of my favorite lines:
“Pam, please,” his voice is low again, like a growl, and something flutters in her abdomen. “Let me.”
Holy mother of all things naughty and sexy, I would so let him. (Sorry. Got carried away there.) That's one of those lines that'll just resonate for a long time, much like Kate Andrews's brilliant line in "Canary": "Anything..." (Haven't read that fic in months and months, but still that line/moment haunts me.)
And this:
Part of her can’t quite believe that she’s doing this, let alone doing this with Ryan the Temp. The guy that just couldn’t be Jim while Jim was gone and yet was him now that he was back.
...Well that just strips away the last vestiges of doubt I could possibly have had about the plausibility of these two.
Again - brav-o!
Author's Response: I feel compelled to tell you how admirable it is that you're absolutely fearless when it comes to what you write; you're not afraid to delve into the darkness or to explore an alternative that shakes the foundation of what the "consensus" (read: average romantic fan) is rooting for.
The guts it takes to do those things is commendable, and the fact that you pull it off every single time so flawlessly is just a testament to your talent as a writer.
Wow. Thank you so so so much for saying that, I mean really. I do really worry sometimes about what I post so it means a lot that you would say that. Again, thanks for taking so much time to tell me which parts you liked, it helps me think about the story and how you are reacting to it exactly. You are amazing!!