10 [Report This]Date: September 22, 2009 12:17 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
I wouldn't regret it. Okay maybe the ending wasn't what you intended, but this a great piece of work. It's better to end the story on a realistic note (with GREAT writing by the way), then to try for a forced, fluffy ending. I'll keep an eye out for that epilouge, but in the meantime, this will be one of the very few angst pieces that I'll come back to reread.
Author's Response: Wow!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment! I'm so honored!!
Date: August 07, 2009 05:01 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
That, my friend, is quality writing.
It was so amazing and painful to read.
The ending was not at all what I expected but definitely what I wanted to hear. Truly realistic because I could have seen that happening in The Office. I would have preferred seeing that because its real and painful and life isnt as kind as its been to Jim and Pam.
If I could choose quotes, I would copy and paste all six chapter, but that would be stupid, so I'll point out the ones I REALLY enjoyed reading.
"He looks at her for the first time that night and she catches his glance from across the room and he can swear that she is thinking the same thing, too." :(
"I’m doing this for her. My best friend.
The idea that she is only his best friend after three years of obvious more-than-that actions burns a hole in his self-esteem. " Good stuff.
"It took her wedding, the most dreaded event of his young life, to realize that their ending wasn’t only his fault. " Those words ring SO true, because it was never only his fault. Sure, he was quiet and didn't tell her for years, but she always had the option too.
You make my heart ache. Considering this is angst, you did an awesome job. :)
Author's Response: Thank you so, so, so much! Wow! I really, really appreciate your comments! I wasn't feeling too confident about this chapter and then BAM you come along and I suddenly feel really great about it! Thank you so much! And those are some of my favorite quotes too - thank you for taking the time to remind me about the important things about their relationship!!
Date: August 06, 2009 10:41 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
I'm not going to lie - I would have loved a happy ending. But I know for the integrity of this piece, the way you wrote it is much more appropriate. It's tough, but I think you did it the right way, anything else would have undermined the drama of the rest of it. If anything, it has made me so much more grateful that Pam didn't marry Roy on the show! Don't feel bad about not having the fluff people want - it's a really well written, dramatic piece and while drama and angst isn't for everyone, I think you did a really good job. Having said that, I wouldn't object to a happy epilogue....:)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Wow, I really appreciate your comment! It makes me feel so much better about the last chapter! While I was writing it, I was thinking just that - it makes me really grateful that Jim and Pam are together. Thank you so, so much! And yes, I'm still considering the happy epilogue!! :)
Date: August 06, 2009 11:39 am Title: We tried but that's all we can say
Thanks for the warning. I'm going to skip the last chapter. I would love if just for the heck of it you write a happy ending. I don't care how unrealistic it is. Just my thought.
Author's Response: The thing is, I don't know how to make it happy. I mean, I know what I could write, but it is so unrealistic!! Maybe I'll write an alternate ending anyway.... I don't know!! Thanks for the comment though!
8 [Report This]Date: July 16, 2009 12:07 pm Title: There is confrontation in their eyes
Wow-intense chapter, not sure how the happy ending will come into play after this. But with your level of writing so far, I'm sure it'll be good.
Author's Response: Thank you very, very much! I'm working on the next chapter and the happy ending still seems distant, but it will work! Thanks again! It's much appreciated!
10 [Report This]Date: July 14, 2009 01:59 pm Title: There is confrontation in their eyes
YIKES. I read the first two chapters of this last week and said "Wait. Let it get a little further along and then comment." But MAN... This was INTENSE. I had to write you. I love this. It's always been so frustrating (but... understandable in an odd way) about how much in denial Pam was. Great story. More!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that you've been enjoying it! It's always bothered me how much Pam ignored the fact that her and Jim were meant to be together, like you said with the denial, so I just had to write this to show how much she really denied him! Thanks so much!! More is on the way!
Date: July 14, 2009 06:23 am Title: There is confrontation in their eyes
You are killing me. How is this going to get resolved?
Author's Response: Hahaha sorry! It will be resolved! You'll see!
Date: July 14, 2009 03:39 am Title: There is confrontation in their eyes
Well, you've certainly built up the tension...I'm so curious to see where this will go, now that Pam's a married woman.
Author's Response: Thank you! More is on the way, and there will be a resolution!
6 [Report This]Date: July 13, 2009 10:43 pm Title: All the wrong things on fire
This has been so heart-wrenching to read, but I can't wait to read more. I would love it if Jim would reach out and shake some sense into Pam.
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I would love it too, and that is what will happen! There will be a resolution!
8 [Report This]Date: July 12, 2009 03:16 pm Title: It's hard to be me when you're a newlywed
Any time you add Dwight, a chapter is great. The fact that even Dwight and Kevin can see that Jim and Pam should be together, should say something to Jim.
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I appreciate that!
Date: July 11, 2009 10:57 am Title: It's hard to be me when you're a newlywed
once again...poor poor jim =[
update asap
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm in the process of writing the next chapter!
8 [Report This]Date: July 09, 2009 12:01 pm Title: I, Jim, take you, guilt, to be my new companion
Okay that was incredible chapter,but I thought it was going to have a Jim-protesting-and-wedding-not-happening ending. (Jim feels guilty over ruining Pam's wedding thing) This story is kind of like watching "The Office". You don't know where it's going, but you trust the writers will have it turn out well. Please send the next chapter along quickly!
Author's Response: Thank you! I actually thought that is how it would work, but that's not very realistic! I seriously doubt that Pam would end her wedding, right in the middle, for him, let alone anyone, especially after years of planning. This being said, I wanted to give it another twist, which you will find out about shortly. I'm working on chapter 4 now, and there will be at least one more chapter after, probably two. Thanks again for the lovely comment!
Author's Response: Thank you! I actually thought that is how it would work, but that's not very realistic! I seriously doubt that Pam would end her wedding, right in the middle, for him, let alone anyone, especially after years of planning. This being said, I wanted to give it another twist, which you will find out about shortly. I'm working on chapter 4 now, and there will be at least one more chapter after, probably two. Thanks again for the lovely comment!
Date: July 08, 2009 05:37 am Title: All the wrong things on fire
OMG, I kept expecting it to stop somehow. Jim is being so cruel to himself. (and yet I'm still reading)
Author's Response: I know - I almost couldn't write anymore! But then I changed my mind because I came up with a good ending. ;) Thanks so much for the comment!
Date: July 07, 2009 09:37 pm Title: I, Jim, take you, guilt, to be my new companion
I hate to say it, but THAT would have made excellent TV. Too bad TO's not a drama because I'm sure JKras could have pulled this off--Oh God, how heart wrenching!! Can’t wait to see what else you have planned.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I feel EXACTLY the same way! That's why I'm writing it, because I can see JKras (love the nickname, by the way) playing it sooo well! rnThank you so much! Stay tuned!
Date: July 07, 2009 09:20 pm Title: I, Jim, take you, guilt, to be my new companion
Wow that was really painful to read - not because it was badly written (quite the opposite) but because Jim's pain was so intense I could really feel it. I kept expecting something to happen like she'd change her mind and my heart is so crushed that she didn't. Really painful stuff in a really good way. You captured his heartache perfectly. Sniff.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I almost had him do something, like jump up and say her name, or walk out, or something dramatic, but I just couldn't because Jim's too much of a good friend to do that to her. But you just wait - the ending will be allll redemption! Once again, thank you so, so much for the lovely comment!
9 [Report This]Date: July 07, 2009 12:05 am Title: To have and to hold
Very intense :)
Author's Response: Thank you! I was going for that. :)
Date: July 06, 2009 09:07 pm Title: To have and to hold
poor jim =[
Author's Response: I know! I feel so bad for him. But don't worry - the ending will make everything better!
9 [Report This]Date: July 06, 2009 08:29 pm Title: To have and to hold
To quote Kelly, OMG you should not have left us like that. On some level I do like a bit of Angst, but Jim at Pam's wedding? I was tearing up a bit toward the end, when he realizes how things will change in their friendship. But it seems so real when your reading it. Please keep up the good work.
Author's Response: Thank you so, so much! I love writing angst and I figured that the best place for angst would be at her wedding! Don't worry - the ending will make up for all of the angst! Thanks again! I really appreciate your comment!
10 [Report This]Date: July 06, 2009 07:34 pm Title: To have and to hold
What?!?!! You can't leave it there!!!!
Author's Response: Hahahahaha! Don't worry, I'm writing more right now! Thanks so much for the comment!
Date: July 02, 2009 07:34 am Title: All the wrong things on fire
I can't wait to see where this is going!
Author's Response: Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your enthusiasm for the story! :) More is coming shortly!
9 [Report This]Date: July 01, 2009 07:25 am Title: All the wrong things on fire
I really like this idea, of going back and seeing a road not taken. I particularly like how you describe that churning unrest in Jim as he decides he must do this, for himself as well as her. One tiny nitpick (I'm an editor, I can't help myself): In the second paragraph, you have "to bare the pain" and I believe you want "bear". Although he sort of does "bare" his pain to Pam on Casino Night!
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments! And thanks for the edit, too! I am going to change it right now! :)
9 [Report This]Date: June 30, 2009 10:57 pm Title: All the wrong things on fire
Ah, a nice, angsty story that maybe will end fluffy? haha either way, it's awesome :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Yes, it will end fluffy! :)
10 [Report This]Date: June 30, 2009 10:44 pm Title: All the wrong things on fire
I think it is an interesting start you have here. I don't know that Jim would go, and I am glad we never had to find out, but I am glad you are writing this just so we get a glipse of what it might have been like.
Author's Response: Thank you!! I agree - I'm so glad we never had to see the wedding, but I couldn't resist writing something angsty about it, with a fluffy ending, of course! Thanks again!!
Date: June 30, 2009 08:38 pm Title: All the wrong things on fire
I went back and forth after seeing the summary on wether to read this, because I didn't know if I could even stand to read about Pam marrying Roy. But you've summed up Jim perfectly, he would go to her wedding, because no matter what happens, he's her best friend.
Author's Response: Thank you! I know how you feel - I had trouble writing it! There are more chapters coming, and I promise that you will be happy with the ending. :) Thanks again!