Date: November 05, 2011 9:34 pm Title: Letting Go
I was fine until they left the messages. I'm crying and my nose is stuffed up. Thankfully, I'm alone and no one can see me.
Beautiful job.
Author's Response: Aww thanks! Sorry I made you cry, but at least it was in a good way...I hope! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing :)
[Report This]Date: November 05, 2011 2:10 pm Title: Letting Go
Normally I avoid death fics like the Thonrbirds virus. (hmmm, I'm going to have to use that!) but something about this one grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Truly gut wrenching, tear jerking Powerful stuff. Really well done!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words!! I knew going into this that my read count could be low exactly because people avoid deathfics, but it was a risk I was willing to take. Thank you for taking the chance on this anyway, and I'm thrilled you liked it :)
[Report This]Date: October 31, 2011 10:52 pm Title: It's so hard...
Hey... you know I read this last chapter at least two days ago, and I've been meaning to review it ever since. But.... I just had nothing, because parts of this had me reeling. He didn't finish the DVD. That right there..
Please tell me you write original stories too. <3
Author's Response: Wow! No, I don't write original... Yet. This fic thing is just my little fun outlet. This is a very odd story for me the way it came together, I had all the little video clips of what Shawn filmed for everyone written well before I even finished he second chapter ;) Thank you so much for all your kind words, they really mean a lot :)
Date: October 28, 2011 7:19 am Title: It's so hard...
I'm crying.
Author's Response: Aww! ;) I guess in a way that's what I was going for ... Wait ... You meant in a good way, right? ;) I knew going into this the story was a risk - to kill off a character, and worse, to kill off Shawn! You're awesome for sticking with it :) Thanks so much!
Date: October 09, 2011 9:26 am Title: Training Day
*hint* sure has been awhile since last update... Just sayin'
Author's Response: I know. Sorry. Ive had some personal stuff come up. Good news is next chapter is mostly written and sent to my betas for review. So it shouldnt be long now :)
Date: October 01, 2011 2:13 am Title: Rock Bottom
I was hoping u would go onto more detail about how Buzz looks just wrapped in a towel. Yummy! You do have some good whump in store for Buzz?
Author's Response: This isn't really a whump fic per se...unless you consider it emo-whump, in which case, it's non stop! ;) Yeah, I have to admit I had to pause a little bit sometimes to imagine Buzz in a towel, lol.
Date: September 25, 2011 8:08 pm Title: Rock Bottom
Wow, that emotional second half.... Thoughnow I'm curious about what Shawn says on the video.
Great job
Author's Response: Thanks so much! That will be covered, no worries, I wouldn't leave you wondering ;)
Date: September 25, 2011 12:34 pm Title: Rock Bottom
Great story so far.... Ya i cant imagine any1 else other than Lassider talking to Buzz in this situation... Im glad u used Okapi storyline here at least Lassie had someting in common wif Buzz. But i can also imagine Buzz killing himself it will make the story more darker... Maybe Lassie getting hurt in the process also.. Haha but im evil in that sense loving seeing my fav character Lassie hurt. Keep up the gd work!!!
Author's Response: OH I'm never one to shy away from hard whump or making a story darker, believe me! ;) The actual question, however, is whether going that route will add something meaningful to the story. I don't like writing in anything just for the sake of writing it. In this case, I DID seriously consider killing off Buzz. Just ask my betas...I think I still have some bruises left from *that* discussion. *ahem*. In the end, putting together a properly written story is what's most important, and in this story, killing off Buzz would not add to that. In another story...hmm...who knows! lol. Go ahead and read my last story if you like the idea of shameless Lassie whump, though. I was pretty merciless to him ;) Thanks SO much for your awesome thoughts :)
Date: September 24, 2011 11:29 am Title: Rock Bottom
Very good portrayal of an officer in mental distress. I, too, am glad Buzz was stopped before he did anything permanent.
I loved how you showed Lassiter's wonderful leadership qualities. His character is complex and wonderful.
Totally agree with reviewer Peter that more stories of this caliber are needed here. I know they are hard to write, with real life and all. They are such a delight to read, however.
Author's Response: Thank you so much!! I'm totally humbled, seriously. Lassiter is already a very deep and complex character, it's just a matter of whether the writers (or fanfic writers!) make the decision to tap into that. They've given me the goods, I just choose to use them ;) Again, thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
Date: September 24, 2011 9:50 am Title: Rock Bottom
Oh, poor Buzz. But thanks for not killing him.
Now - WILL YOU PLEASE TELL MADDIE.
Author's Response: Well, it's been a few chapters, but technically we're still on the same day/night. Not that much time has really passed. The assumption is that Henry has told Maddie at some point by now, but I'm not sure that I'll add any specific focus on that. Would it be interesting to watch? Absolutely! But, whether or not it will actually add to the story is the important question, and at this point I don't believe it will. Again, as I've said before, I won't say "No" for sure, just because we never know, but as of right now it's planned to just be an assumption that she's been told, and will remain "behind the scenes." Thanks so much for your thoughts :)