tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post5373914867799638142..comments2024-03-28T07:30:54.930+00:00Comments on The Prediction: A break in the whiteSandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-18056002442118074882015-03-16T14:01:30.559+00:002015-03-16T14:01:30.559+00:00Hi Rob,
This is a serial where Colleen writes the...Hi Rob,<br /><br />This is a serial where Colleen writes the POV of Nate, and I write that of Seth.<br /><br />The first volume of the series is here: http://pushcomestoshove.blogspot.com/p/nate-and-seth-series.html<br /><br />And the latest, of which this and my response below are a part, is here: http://pushcomestoshove.blogspot.com/p/nate-and-seth-vol-2.html (which I'm off to update with RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-8274354749727878512015-03-16T09:25:07.618+00:002015-03-16T09:25:07.618+00:00I really liked the 'he'd seen my creations...I really liked the 'he'd seen my creations' line, definitely makes me curious as to what this woman was capable of, written with purposeful intrigue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-65827665682145866842015-03-16T09:22:14.266+00:002015-03-16T09:22:14.266+00:00Was this a serial work? It felt like a scene from ...Was this a serial work? It felt like a scene from something larger and written very well. Being quite sincere I was able to picture the event like a scene from a movie. Great work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-49960444817771182492015-03-16T09:18:52.576+00:002015-03-16T09:18:52.576+00:00I did get that 'story book' feeling from i...I did get that 'story book' feeling from it too, akin to many of the books in my youth with great adventures and mysterious occurrences, loved the cross of politeness with rudeness in the opening line lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-17830024983272154802015-03-16T09:15:14.719+00:002015-03-16T09:15:14.719+00:00Although the creature is a burden I am somewhat so...Although the creature is a burden I am somewhat sorry to see it go, monsters of such a high level are always interesting and I hope we hear more of the beast. That being said who knows what lay in wait ashore I suppose, but I guess the Captain is probably preferring the removal of such stress lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-15453360942594720202015-03-16T09:12:29.379+00:002015-03-16T09:12:29.379+00:00How do you manage to fit so much into just 100 wor...How do you manage to fit so much into just 100 words, more than most authors manage in a full chapter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-2281115873979239442015-03-16T09:10:33.315+00:002015-03-16T09:10:33.315+00:00I agree with Antonia that the sheer fact you not o...I agree with Antonia that the sheer fact you not only keep the serial going but still weave the prompts in so well to create an ever intriguing tale is inspiring, great work as usual.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-54181629023882136382015-03-16T09:06:56.503+00:002015-03-16T09:06:56.503+00:00The dungeon master twist made me smile, don't ...The dungeon master twist made me smile, don't often hear D&D references these days and the prompts were well entwined.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435040785497216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-20503268292492227352015-03-14T14:38:29.886+00:002015-03-14T14:38:29.886+00:00@Sandra -- No problem, Sandra. In my opinion, any ...@Sandra -- No problem, Sandra. In my opinion, any comment is better than no comment at all. LOL.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-49297404341502497392015-03-14T06:37:03.215+00:002015-03-14T06:37:03.215+00:00Sorry Patricia - my 'Ladybird books' comme...Sorry Patricia - my 'Ladybird books' comment may not have looked relevant, I meant it as a comment on the somewhat 'picture book' imagery it conjured, for which Rebecca's 'surreal' is the better word.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-88259237933687980332015-03-14T06:34:32.327+00:002015-03-14T06:34:32.327+00:00Seth intriguing as ever, as is this relationship, ...Seth intriguing as ever, as is this relationship, and both addictive as ever.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-51529876558791087952015-03-14T03:04:43.940+00:002015-03-14T03:04:43.940+00:00Well, I've just seen Colleen off to bed (not l...Well, I've just seen Colleen off to bed (not literally; we're 1500 miles apart), and it seems her gate-closing comment did not go through. So I shall close the gates for her, after which I am certain her comment will show, making me look the fool. <br /><br />Winners and words will go up tomorrow. Thank you all so much for playing!RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-84016808321960947892015-03-14T01:27:45.953+00:002015-03-14T01:27:45.953+00:00Opening Gambit
Nate wrenched the door open, lunat...<b>Opening Gambit</b><br /><br />Nate wrenched the door open, lunatic glint in his eye.<br /><br />I held him back. “I should drive.”<br /><br />“No dice.”<br /><br />“Then let me clean your wound, so it doesn’t blind you.”<br /><br />I knew that would do the trick. He flinched at the idea of me handling his blood. I wouldn’t keep it without asking, but he’d never trust me not to. That might haveRR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-78178047219297157172015-03-14T00:16:11.982+00:002015-03-14T00:16:11.982+00:00I love the paths you take me down, even if I almos...I love the paths you take me down, even if I almost never know where they lead!RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-83500478235961026712015-03-14T00:15:38.895+00:002015-03-14T00:15:38.895+00:00This is surreal and gorgeous and fascinating. I am...This is surreal and gorgeous and fascinating. I am already hungry for more.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-26594350533607448552015-03-14T00:14:36.395+00:002015-03-14T00:14:36.395+00:00I feel the relief of the Captain, though I fear fo...I feel the relief of the Captain, though I fear for the islanders. He's well rid of it, or so we can hope.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-84229225056045322532015-03-14T00:13:30.903+00:002015-03-14T00:13:30.903+00:00Oh, this poor girl, tossed about by cruel fate (an...Oh, this poor girl, tossed about by cruel fate (and a few less than wise decisions). I feel more and more for her.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-1877956674276596702015-03-14T00:12:10.033+00:002015-03-14T00:12:10.033+00:00Such trauma, and still a bit of humor to be found....Such trauma, and still a bit of humor to be found. This is incredibly smooth.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-90507132694193119462015-03-14T00:10:55.288+00:002015-03-14T00:10:55.288+00:00I have seen some version of this play out over and...I have seen some version of this play out over and over, and it's devastating to the player. You've captured that well.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-27025951458508802932015-03-13T23:38:24.966+00:002015-03-13T23:38:24.966+00:00I love a good adventure tale, and this one is shap...I love a good adventure tale, and this one is shaping up to be a doozy! Can't wait to see where it goes.RR Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165990070862127913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-49860412097383185822015-03-13T23:31:56.033+00:002015-03-13T23:31:56.033+00:00How you manage to convey so much forward movement ...How you manage to convey so much forward movement in so few words is nothing less than magnificent. I can't wait to find out what comes next.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-77590080261763922502015-03-13T23:30:52.112+00:002015-03-13T23:30:52.112+00:00Why do I think we may not have seen the last of th...Why do I think we may not have seen the last of this Creature? I do hope our Captain hasn't been lulled into a false sense of security. As always, these continuations spin like a well-oiled machine.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-22835457431364367242015-03-13T23:28:56.539+00:002015-03-13T23:28:56.539+00:00Other plans? I can't wait to find what these m...Other plans? I can't wait to find what these might be. Marvellous knack for accentuating the suspense.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-30722989917652837282015-03-13T23:27:49.445+00:002015-03-13T23:27:49.445+00:00Words virtually escape me in trying to analyze thi...Words virtually escape me in trying to analyze this. It was sheer perfection. What a lovely piece.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-70085523840423482062015-03-13T23:25:51.284+00:002015-03-13T23:25:51.284+00:00This was an amazing continuation and use of the pr...This was an amazing continuation and use of the prompts, totally seamless. It's building so nicely and I'm truly anxious to know what comes next.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.com