tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post8969889129537695472..comments2024-03-28T07:30:54.930+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Natural homes for the unnaturalSandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-24670583458129544592017-05-26T05:10:11.971+01:002017-05-26T05:10:11.971+01:00Short and sweet as ever, Rosie - thank you.Short and sweet as ever, Rosie - thank you.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-27814250967710420072017-05-26T05:09:38.773+01:002017-05-26T05:09:38.773+01:00So easy to make this close-focus scene come alive ...So easy to make this close-focus scene come alive from the particular details you've given here - a lesson for me, at least. Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-27687015899032606052017-05-26T00:28:03.352+01:002017-05-26T00:28:03.352+01:00Fascinating and descriptive. I really loved the wo...Fascinating and descriptive. I really loved the world you described here, and the imagery of the final line 'let his breath slide between his teeth'.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-52049490515525897802017-05-25T23:16:00.010+01:002017-05-25T23:16:00.010+01:00The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #78
Spi...<b>The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #78<br />Spiral Trees</b><br /> <br />I really hope they sack that minister. His reporting is getting more flaccid every day. At this point he could just sing lullabies and convey the same amount of information. The perks of being a princess-princess. Oh well, at least I get to doodle.Rosie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081720470707818925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-46615711506013417532017-05-25T21:18:34.210+01:002017-05-25T21:18:34.210+01:00@Sandra John mentioned your use of effective pause...@Sandra John mentioned your use of effective pauses in the dialogue, and that's what I enjoyed as well. Their conversations are always so full and quick.<br /><br />@Patricia Truly a dark, fascinating story, giving us a fascinating sci-fi world - where my mind goes to. :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-24533006277820229442017-05-25T21:15:22.123+01:002017-05-25T21:15:22.123+01:00Sharp and short, to be sure, and I loved the final...Sharp and short, to be sure, and I loved the final line.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-82383757089511533712017-05-25T21:14:07.621+01:002017-05-25T21:14:07.621+01:00Loved the description of bagpipes, and the sense o...Loved the description of bagpipes, and the sense of stillness and slow movement in the beginning is perfection! Excellent phrasing throughout.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-11166100589685320352017-05-25T21:13:12.173+01:002017-05-25T21:13:12.173+01:00Lately that's how it is with me, but managed t...Lately that's how it is with me, but managed to just get something in! :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-48213444859697151552017-05-25T21:09:43.644+01:002017-05-25T21:09:43.644+01:00Ack! This week is almost over. Checking in with Ja...Ack! This week is almost over. Checking in with Jaen & Callon again. :)<br /><br /><b>Wait it Out</b> [8]<br /><br />An expression of contentment tugged on the corners of Callon’s mouth, as he stared at the TV over Jaen’s shoulder.<br /><br />Growling, Jaen gave him a none-too-subtle jab in the ribs. “Here we are discussing Sirius’ skill with rib bones and ribboned muscle, and a damn hockey Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-91301201756840719622017-05-25T05:23:56.228+01:002017-05-25T05:23:56.228+01:00reminds me of the stories of the atrocities visite...reminds me of the stories of the atrocities visited on the Abernaqui Indians over here in new englandghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-11126619450556942952017-05-25T05:21:58.960+01:002017-05-25T05:21:58.960+01:00methinks nothing good is about to happen to this s...methinks nothing good is about to happen to this sleep deprived manghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-7130201153449313202017-05-25T05:19:53.994+01:002017-05-25T05:19:53.994+01:00creepy...creepy...ghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-35857917449662809062017-05-25T05:18:52.768+01:002017-05-25T05:18:52.768+01:00great visuals :)great visuals :)ghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-933661754868369932017-05-25T05:15:33.736+01:002017-05-25T05:15:33.736+01:00reminds me of the broken drink glass scene from 5t...reminds me of the broken drink glass scene from 5th element :)ghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-51612889956060295262017-05-25T05:14:15.245+01:002017-05-25T05:14:15.245+01:00an excellent point :)an excellent point :)ghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-90630207053225416212017-05-25T05:12:43.493+01:002017-05-25T05:12:43.493+01:00that was awesome :3that was awesome :3ghostrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876400259519349395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-54289198461893009072017-05-25T01:43:20.957+01:002017-05-25T01:43:20.957+01:00Tsk...tsk. Wicked boy! Just couldn't resist co...Tsk...tsk. Wicked boy! Just couldn't resist could you, John? And I, for one, am delighted that you didn't. Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-3334083883863753332017-05-25T01:42:10.060+01:002017-05-25T01:42:10.060+01:00Oh, nicely done. You don't present us with suc...Oh, nicely done. You don't present us with such stand-alone gems anywhere near often enough, Antonia. This ending punch was quite something.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-65709051351276391142017-05-25T01:40:29.700+01:002017-05-25T01:40:29.700+01:00This seems to be quite a reflective piece. The wor...This seems to be quite a reflective piece. The words were put together in an almost poetic fashion. I love this mode of writing.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-84491007931917014922017-05-25T01:38:54.840+01:002017-05-25T01:38:54.840+01:00I liked this. Some nice rhyming and it conjured a ...I liked this. Some nice rhyming and it conjured a smile with many of the lines. Yep...liked this one!Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-30746784214465316462017-05-25T01:28:56.000+01:002017-05-25T01:28:56.000+01:00To me, these dialogue-driven tales are where you e...To me, these dialogue-driven tales are where you excel. Some nice little visuals here and I look forward to the continuation.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-32389518550280321062017-05-25T01:27:11.764+01:002017-05-25T01:27:11.764+01:00Re: SUCCESS by Jeffrey. Somehow, I was unable to r...Re: SUCCESS by Jeffrey. Somehow, I was unable to respond to Jeffrey's poem directly, but anyway... Once again, unfortunately, I think this went over my head. As always, the composition is put together with an expert pen, but I wish I understood more of the substance.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-40111332675582843782017-05-25T01:24:33.102+01:002017-05-25T01:24:33.102+01:00I know nothing about Alison Krauss or "Whiske...I know nothing about Alison Krauss or "Whiskey Lullaby," but don't need to in order to appreciate this beautifully composed piece. As John mentioned, this does have the feel of a personal observation. A moving story with, to me, a hint of possible pending tragedy.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-52679535538153438282017-05-25T01:20:04.597+01:002017-05-25T01:20:04.597+01:00Good heavens, this was chilling. I was so engrosse...Good heavens, this was chilling. I was so engrossed, I forgot to even look for the prompts. As Antonia mentioned, the visuals were strong and shockingly stunning.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-43603402912816836602017-05-24T22:08:31.967+01:002017-05-24T22:08:31.967+01:00There was a show, Dexter, that springs to mind as ...There was a show, Dexter, that springs to mind as I read this. Yes a most intricately placed low ceiling for us to bump into.Jeffrey Yoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533858278887271123noreply@blogger.com