Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 09, 2019 02:10 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
This has always been a favorite of mine. I always thought that Justin should not have gone to New York and love that Brian doesn't insist that he stay in New York. I'm also enjoying anti-Michael.
Author's Response: Hey girl! Long time no chat. Good to see you online and reading this epic tale once more. I remember you read it when I wrote it, and maybe even beta'd for me. Age affects the memory :) Instead of having senior moments, I get senior years now.
I was floored to see one day that this story has over 1,000,000 reads. And I was aiming for another crackfic. Yes, bashing Michael is a given.
Hugs,
bob
Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2018 03:40 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I am loving this story already. The guys came to their senses and are together. But, how long before someone or something separates them again?
Author's Response: This long epic tale was written very fast while I was in quite the creative mood. Thank you very much for the reviews. It warms my heart to see new comments on one of my oldest works.
Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: October 24, 2015 01:29 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Thanks for your responses to my reviews! Always good to have a review conversation with the author.
Yes, you're right that Melanie and Lindsay moved to Canada for safety in a more gay-friendly environment. My issues with the move were: 1) I didn't see how moving away from their friends and family would make things better. Their relationship had been on shaky ground and they--at least partially--resolved to try again because they were scared to lose each other in the aftermath of the bombing. I don't see, however, how that would resolve the underlying problems, especially considering the distance from friends and family. 2) Lindsay was always pretty adamant about Brian playing a part in Gus' life. Sure, he could fly in for visits, but that would likely be limited to 1-2 times per month. And if Lindsay really wanted Brian involved as Gus' father (regardless of having given up his legal rights to get rid of Guy and keep Linds and Mel together), she wouldn't take Gus so far away.
I hope to soon have time to escape from real life and enjoy more of your story! Always a pleasure to enter the world of an interesting QAF fanfic.
Author's Response:
I recall responding to this review but perhaps I forgot to submit my comments. Please excuse the delay.
Thank you for your clairfication of the canon issues which you certainly have an excellent grasp about them. I'm rapidly approaching the age when I'll have forgotten more than I ever learned! :)
Do enjoy the story and I'd love to hear from you on the way.
~bob
Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: October 20, 2015 04:47 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I just discovered this story and really like the opening chapter...with many more chapters to enjoy. It always made sense to me that Justin would work with Brian; it's not as though he can't paint, too. Plus, he doesn't have to be in NYC to make it as an artist.
It's also good to see Michael put in his place, although I'm sure that hasn't happened in its entirety in this first chapter. Brian's loyalty to his friends was commendable but the codependence (with Michael and somewhat with Lindsay) was unhealthy. If his so-called friends truly wanted Brian to grow up, they shouldn't have tried to manipulate him and hold him back at the same time. Emmett and Ted were the true friends, not Michael and Lindsay.
Author's Response: A huge thank you for reviewing this older epic tale. I'm not a good writer; however, I do have a vivid imagination where it is apparent in this story. It will go places where no one has ever gone before. Things move very fast too, so you should not get bored along the way. In reflection I may have too many characters overall, and it might help to keep a notepad of each new one if you don't want to get confused. Totally not necessary; you can just read over the names and flow with the plot. Do enjoy and thanks again for the chapter reviews.
bob
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: April 06, 2015 05:13 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Hey Bob,
What a behemoth this story is and you wrote it in only four months!
By your responses to prior reviews you already know you aren't Earnest Hemingway but still, I love what you did. (a Farewell to Arms is overrated anyways) It's like you took every crazy thought anyone secretly had and put them into one story. Michael sucking bad cheese head? Brilliant! God I love fanfiction!
I may leave additional reviews as I go through more chapters. I have at least 180 more opportunities to do so.
Thanks for all your creativity and many, many, many plot lines.
Deb
Author's Response: Gosh! How did this review get by me? We have issues with the email notices at times. Thank you very much for reading and commenting. My greatest regret for this story is how it ended; I like was just burned out and stopped with a sizzle instead of a swan song ending with a bang.
Currently I'm into planning the code for a totally new version of Whispers both as a website and mobile site. If I can ever finish it I'm certain that it will be most interesting and useful. For example, making stories in Kindle reading format, personalizing profile pages, chat rooms, interest groups, photo and video albums, etc.
Hugs,
bob
Reviewer: JBY (Signed) · Date: September 27, 2014 09:28 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Hi, I'm fairly new to this pairing and absolutely love them. In the past I came from fandoms like Buffy or I should say Spuffy ;). I used to write fan fiction myself until RL just took over. I did, however, Beta for those instead. I say this with the utmost sincerest apology for the constructive criticism I'm about to impart to you. And yes, I'm well aware that you no longer write and I've read most of the comments.
You have an amazing story. I give you tons of credit for the patience and creativity for that alone. I do agree with some other reviewers it is too jam packed with other characters that you do lose sight of who the fan fiction should be about: Brian and Justin. The wedding was such a bummer. In it Brian and Justin's honeymoon is so downplayed and taken over because of Jerry and Mark. I was soooo puzzled by this. I understand original characters and, well, writing original stories, but this should have been about them.
This story seems to be a grocery list of fantastical elements of being rich and getting success and not enough of character growth. Let me explain as I'm only on chapter 49. I usually read pretty darn fast and some things do have me scratching my head and honestly having me skim most which is making me read this slower than I normally do. I hate doing that. Which parts do I skim? ANYTHING remotely close to religion. Not my cup of tea. I believe in a higher power and spiritual growth, but religion to me is just something I can't get into and I was brought up Catholic. So aside from my beliefs those aspects of your story I skim over, sorry! I'm sure it's a huge thing for gay communities, but I think it's always been a huge thing period and not just about gays. I think this is why most ARE commenting on the fact of racism and sexism. It is slightly there, but hey it IS your story!
But I digress back to what I was saying about religion... It's why there are cults. To me religion lost its belief and moved right into cult like aspects and with no way of coming back to what it should be. Sad, very sad. I don't know if this makes me an atheist, but I just don't read or like to be preached at. You somewhat do that in certain parts. It is one of the reasons why I stopped reading a certain main stream author's newer style of writing. It was too preachy. I shudder at that. BUT I do get these are your beliefs and so this is why I skim. You have every right to those beliefs. I commend you on them even...doesn't mean I like or follow them LOL!
That aside, yes you do have quite a bit of grammatical, spelling, and errors in this. You are not a lousy writer. Yes, I read your comment, lol! It needs to be polished, definitely. HOWEVER, it doesn't take away from the story at all. Are they noticeable? Yes. Can they be overlooked so the reader can continue reading? Absolutely! It's fan fiction not a Pulitzer piece of writing. It's fun and edgy and takes things outside the box! It's a creative piece of art. And I'm only a quarter in. I truly think it could have been condensed and I so wish I had found QAF Brian and Justin back when it was out, but I wasn't. And I wasn't into M/M then. I wasn't against it, but I never thought about it. Now I'm obsessed lol. I'm a straight single mom, but I've totally changed my view about things. Open minded (although I've always been that way) and open to constant change. Which this world is so divided with. Oh well...maybe one day!
I would have liked to have beta'd for you. I'm a detailed person, but your story is in an overabundance of those details. That grocery list. It could have been broken down as the changes were being made to Kinnetic. It makes me worry as I read some comments about all that success and Kinnetic is given to someone else? But, I will eventually finish and find out what that actually means. I just think it's too drawn out. This story would have been even more awesome if you had split it up. I do like how you split the scenes. I'm just still pouting that Brian and Justin take a more background, yet still in the front weirdly enough, role. It's almost like they are a side note which is a shame. A perfect example of blending supporting characters is Predec2's The Wedding Present's world. I know the second part of that series is more of Fin and Tony, but it was gradual and it flowed right in. Sadly, this is the missing factor with your saga. The blending of those supporting characters to blend with the leads. It seems to be going backwards and making me miss Brian's smart witty sarcasm and Justin's independence and strong personality. Character development did need work, but I still AM amazed at this incredible story! If you ever want to re-work or update this, I'd definitely love to help you out! Amazing work!
Author's Response: I promised a response with my message to you and here it is, alas a brief one since RL is still dominating my time.
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to provide such outstanding comments - corrections - advice - wisdom, regarding this story which frankly flowed out of me in a matter of a handful of months. Every fault you mentioned was true. I have no complaint whatsoever with your assessment. And you're too kind; I am a lousy writer! I've read many people in fan fiction who are just incredible with character and plot development. This story ends in a whimper when I burned out and had to bring it to a close. How did it drift from B&J? My bad; I just let my imagination run wild and wrote what flowed from me at the time. It was literally a work of magic writing with no true structure, form, or direction. I did plan to address the religious stuff since no one has ever done it with gay fan faction before to my knowledge. That part of the story got a lot of notice way beyond our little fan fiction universe. I'm not at liberty to say how high up the food chain this went but I can say it shocked me when it happened, and adding to the debate was my goal and for that it was a success.
Be careful what you ask for! If you really do want to redo this epic tale, than go for it. You should be able to copy and paste each chapter in WORD or something and just send me the revised chapter. I'll update each chapter as you work it over. If you want to really redo the story, I'm down for that too, and will share co-author credit for you once we post the completed thing back online like a new revised version of the tale. I'm prepared to give you a blank check to change or remove anything you don't like, including the religion stuff. I'll be very easy to work with. However, this will be a huge undertaking if you decide to take it own. And we have time - it doesn't have to be finished in some quick time line.
I don't write fan fiction anymore. I have many skillets on the stove as it is and have no time for such pleasure again. And I was slowed down by health for a long time before a heart surgery got me back into the game of life again. You should have my private email address if you kept it, or just use the Contact Us feature from Whispers. I get those messages first since most of them or technical and for others, I forward to Kim.
Thank you very much for your review JBY. Give it some thought, and let me know how you decide.
bob
Reviewer: Elly (Anonymous) · Date: April 22, 2014 04:02 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
It's a great story with a very beautiful storyline, thank you so much!!!
I will miss them!!!
Author's Response: Hello Elly,
It warms my heart to see some dust fly off one of the older stories as a new review lands there. You're so kind to give a comment, and one so gracious too. Thank you for the smile.
bob
Reviewer: M_elle_22 (Signed) · Date: November 08, 2012 05:31 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
*snort*
I don't know why I get such a kick out of Ted's glee, watching his boss be happy.
I felt like reading something familiar, so I'm rereading this story. I'd forgotten how brisk the pace you set is. I like the story line moves so fast, but as a woman I kinda miss the quiet, sweetness the guys could, at moments, have together. Its interesting to get a guy writer's POV.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 22, 2012 07:17 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Oh goody. Mikey was put in his place, as was Todd. This is going to be a fun read
Reviewer: angelstar2 (Signed) · Date: September 14, 2011 07:53 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I can't help it, I've read this before but I have to again I LOVE YOU WORK!
Author's Response:
Thank you. Please forgive my late reply; we rarely get comments on finished works and I haven't checked back for any. I'm most grateful for your review.
bob
Reviewer: evjo (Anonymous) · Date: November 17, 2010 06:30 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I've only just read the first chapter and I'm keen to see how this marverlously long story pans out. BJ are always good together. Thanks for the story.
Author's Response: This is sort of a War and Peace epic level event for B and J :) Writing this was months of very little sleep and constant pounding on the keyboard. I hope you enjoy the read and sorry for my late answer to your comment. Health has kept me off-line lately but things are improving now.
Reviewer: Jennifer (Anonymous) · Date: November 07, 2010 09:48 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Love the first chapter. Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thank you
Reviewer: joann (Anonymous) · Date: June 17, 2010 07:29 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I don't agree with with the reviewer calling this story dripping in racism and sexism. This is fiction for crying out loud. People get their panties in a twist for next to nothing. Still it was nice of the author to change it.
Author's Response:
Thank you for commenting. In almost 1900 review comments I have had only 2 complaints. But to be fair the story is modified and it was no problem to change that. None of that text was important to the plot anyway. Some subjects are more sensitive to some people. As a new writer I'm learning what may be acceptable to all and what causes issues. I'm not above being corrected.
However, a totally politically correct story is not realistic either. So a writer has to try and find a balance somewhere in the middle.
Reviewer: too old to be called girl (Anonymous) · Date: April 18, 2010 08:13 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I'm afraid you're being unintentionally sexist in this chapter. Justin's desire to hire a "girl" to handle all the paperwork? I sincerely doubt they plan to hire a child, so they're much more likely to hire a woman--or a man. Secretaries can be either gender, and until they do hire someone, there's no way of knowing which gender will be hired. And they definitely wouldn't refer to the new hire as a "girl" or a "boy"; that's infantalizing and demeaning.
And while I'm on the subject, why are all the artists in the art department men? I sincerely doubt that not a single qualified woman applied for a job.
I'm sure you didn't intend for your word choices to come off this way, but unfortunately, they did.
Author's Response:
In our family business we called our aunt the girl Friday of the office. She was in her 50s and owned half the company. She was never insulted to be called a girl.
Sorry you took it that way, but it wasn't intentional. There could be female artists in the art department, just not mentioned at that time.
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: February 02, 2010 06:37 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Personally, I did not like your story. Nowhere in the summary and/or warnings did you say anything about underage sex or unsafe sex. I kept reading hoping this would change. It did not. I am very sorry I read your story.
Author's Response: There is no choice in the warnings for underage sex; it's legal here to write it for both people being minors. You're not a gay man who was once a gay boy and knows how life is. It's not unsafe sex when you're both virgins or tested. Again, you're not gay so it's strange to you. Different strokes...
Reviewer: balrogtweety (Signed) · Date: January 28, 2010 10:04 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
This is wonderful. I love how you started out this. Thanks.
Reviewer: Jane (Anonymous) · Date: November 18, 2009 03:20 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
To WildEAPFAN
I will not curse, I will not curse, I might curse.
Did someone ask for your opinion - shit no!
Do we care about your opinion - shit no!
You are mean and cruel; and besides that, totally wrong.
We, and I mean 126,946 separate reads of this story, love it and wait patiently (okay not so patiently) for the next chapter.
You are now dismissed...
Author's Response: Next chapter on the way; you would not believe how crazy RL is right now for me--tidal waves of issues almost over now. Thanks for your support.
Reviewer: WildEAPFAN (Anonymous) · Date: November 14, 2009 05:29 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
bwa ha ha ha amazingly bad!fic. best laugh ever. gotta rec everwhere.
Author's Response: Thank you for commenting.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: October 03, 2009 10:24 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
defiatley a learning environment for linds & a culture shock....
like how mark is turning down the movie, sometimes other things are more important. love how all the young ones are getting along.
remember to get some sleep mr. hamster
Author's Response: Cultural shock is the perfect description of what has happened to Lindsay; from the height of society to the bottom of the pile over night. Me and Mr. Hamster slept very well; thank you for commenting alys.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: October 02, 2009 10:52 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
response to your lins debate: love for her to find her hears desire, certainly won't be apparent or easy in the beginning, but a strong leta like person that challenges. my two cents
Author's Response: Sounds like you and me are on the same wavelengh and frequency here. Latest chapter Lindsay goes to the joint. Thanks alys.
Reviewer: complicated (Anonymous) · Date: September 23, 2009 10:47 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
WOW!! Didn't see it coming.
Can't wait for the 2 family to live together.
I love it.
Brilliant.
Muah. Muah. muah.
Author's Response: Did you mean to review chapter 1 again? I love to hear from you on any chapter really. The Griffins and Kinneys are like one extended family anyway so the merger of the two is pretty easy to happen. Everyone loves each other and has fun together. Thanks again for commenting.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: September 09, 2009 08:57 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
glad the whole tmz fiasco is over.
hope tiffany and baby are okay. 3weeks early is right on the edge of 'full-term' so hoping all is good.
Author's Response: Next chapter is half finished now. You're the 1,200th reviewer so the next chapter is dedicated to you alys. Thank you for commenting.
Reviewer: Ann (Anonymous) · Date: August 30, 2009 03:11 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I just came across your stories. I'm looking forward to reading more.
Author's Response: Thank you Ann. I'm a fairly new writer off to a very good start. You will only find my stories on this website.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: August 30, 2009 01:17 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
okay recovered from scary hamster....
love how hunter is doing in the ad business. sounds like its right up his alley. you definatley have hunter's character pegged.
Early contrats on meeting 1000! I bet by the time I log on next you'll be there... (west coast)
Nite
Author's Response: Mr. Hamster is off the hard stuff now and looking beautiful again. We did pass 1,000 over night and I'm really excited about it. I owe it all to my reviewers who made this historic event on MW possible. This is just as much a win for MW and all authors as it is for me. It shows this site is growing and successful for Elsa and all of us.
Hugs!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 30, 2009 08:23 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
you got me addicted and i'm loving it. can't wait for more updates.
*Mwwahh*
Author's Response: Thank you for commenting. When I catch up on about 35 reviews over night answering them I'll work on a next chapter.
Reviewer: Darkraven (Anonymous) · Date: August 29, 2009 09:08 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
No no not his ass. anywhere but there.
Author's Response: HA! ROTFLMGAO!
OK, his beautiful ass is safe.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: August 27, 2009 11:48 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
drat.... can't type
hope tucker isn't switching sides..... sounds like he REALLY enjoyed it, even though he says he knew he was straight at age 18. perhaps jen needs to add a rabbit/butterfly to the 'belt' to make it more fun for her. :-)
Author's Response: I wondered if you would want Jenn to be hurt like that. Thanks for the self-correction add. Jennifer had a wonderful time pleasing her man. I predict their first argument as a married couple is who gets on bottom first! hehehehe Who would have thougtht Tucker was a size queen in heart? Thanks for commenting.
Reviewer: Sky (Signed) · Date: August 23, 2009 12:45 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I really love this story, hopefully there is more!!
Author's Response: You reviewed on chapter one; are you just starting the story? I have 60 chapters done so far and another one on the way. Thanks for commenting and let me hear from you again.
Hugs!
Reviewer: cakdg (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2009 05:53 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I've been off-line for about a month due to eye surgery and low and behold what do I find when I'm able to read the computer screen again? A new story by you! I'm so excited...off to read.
Oh yeah, you hit several points with this chapter that never made sense to me in the show. Why did J have to go to NY to achieve 'his dream'? After all, the success he'd already garnered was acquired in the Pitts. And leave his inspiration behind? I don't think so. It would have made more sense for Brian to go to NY too, after all back in Season 1 if that job hadn't fallen through he would have gone. And Lindsay...I always felt that she had a thing for Brian and if he had ever given the nod, she would be all over him.
And now Michael...really, really big sigh of disappointment. He's a husband and a father of two. Is he ever going to get over his inability to see Brian other than as a superhero action figure, that is never supposed to change. And his jealousy of Justin, who has everything he wants. Another part of the show that was inexplicable for me...what was Ben supposed to see in Michael, beyond a lost little boy that needed a father figure? Additionally, why would Linds and Mel choose him to father their next child, for his magnificent intellect, impressive good looks and beautiful speaking voice? (snort).
Well, Justin gave him the release to find another artist to work with him on Rage so that can keep going for him.
I love the friendship of B/J with Ted and Em. A gushing Em is always a hoot! And I liked the smack down he and Debbie gave Michael. It was deserved.
I love the idea of them working together. I mean with J's artistic talent and B's business acumen and creativity, they have such great synnergy, it's a natural. Todd was very stupid, but typical of some of the corporate types I've met in my life.
Loved this, great beginning! On to the next...
Author's Response: I'm so delighted to see you reading my story! Please review each chapter even a few short words. If it was possible this one may very well leave "Embraced" in the dust. The reader response has been fantastic for this plot line. I'm mostly sticking to canon and sticking it to Michael for a while. Oh, and Lindsay's a real bad apple in my story as you will soon see. Thanks for the great review. I hope your eye surgery is over and successful.
Reviewer: Moonshadow Woman (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2009 08:17 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Chapter 30 - I'm always impressed with the amount of knowledge and detail you write in your chapters - good job young man. erb
Author's Response: Thank you very much elsa rose. I'm honored for your comment. That was a very short Catholic wedding in fact. I shortened the wedding prayers and completely left out the sacrament ceremony.
Reviewer: Carlly (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2009 02:19 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
That was the best Catholic wedding in the world; short and sweet cuz we know they usually take foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Beuatiful darling, simply beautiful
Author's Response: The entire service would have been a very boring read. I shortened it the best I could and still keep the flavor of the moment. Thank you for commenting Carlly.
Author's Response: The entire service would have been a very boring read. I shortened it the best I could and still keep the flavor of the moment. Thank you for commenting Carlly.
Reviewer: patheticgal (Anonymous) · Date: August 03, 2009 10:53 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Thanks for the update!!!
Michael is really stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is good that Angel is there.........
Love it when Craig who owns him .....................
Really love this story!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks patheticgal for this review. Angel deserves his name. Craig is sooooo screwed no matter what he does; you will see how in the future chapters. Thank you so much for loving my story.
Reviewer: Sandy (Anonymous) · Date: August 02, 2009 02:38 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Just started this story, but love it already. Wonder if Brian and Justin are making enemies as they go. Michael and Todd are both mad as wet hens. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response: Thank you; enjoy the story.
Reviewer: patheticgal (Anonymous) · Date: July 26, 2009 04:57 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Not started to read chapter 3 but i have to say it first............
LOVE, LOVE UR BANNER!!!! ......................
Thanks.........
Reviewer: Susan (Anonymous) · Date: July 26, 2009 12:59 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
LOVE, love, love, love, love, LOVE!!!!! Just what I needed! I'm am going to enjoy this story. SO happy to have you back.
Just make sure you take care of yourself & don't do more than you should. I hope you're feeling better.
Author's Response: Hi Susan! So glad to hear from you and thanks for your rating and comments. This story will be amazing if I do say so myself. I just got an a fantastic banner to match it too. Working on the third chapter tonight and it's blowing me away. INTENSE!!!!!!!
Reviewer: Myhazel_eyes (Anonymous) · Date: July 26, 2009 03:26 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I just come from hospital with a message for you (word for word) : A very nice start, I already like this story. It's a really pleasure reading this chapter. So happy you are back but so sorry for the CTS. Do you use a rigid splint to keep your wrist straight ? Our granny puts her hand alternating 1 minute in hot water and 20 seconds in iced water, during 10 minutes and ends with the iced water. At bedtime, she puts a poultice of clay on the sore and keep it during the night. (I know, it's just an old-fashioned remedy but she says it relieves pain !)... And take some frequent breaks !!!! All my love. Ihintza
Ah, Mother Ihintza (alway on natural, or alternative, or herbal medecine) ;) ! So, No twins for her (luckily), just one but with a lot of serious obstetric complications and this situation needs to be monitored in hospital until the birth (officially for end of August). A major stress for each of us because for the 1st, mom and baby have been put in intensive care unit. Ihintza is the queen of stressful deliveries. Ob, family, medical team, we are all ready.
Gehexan
Author's Response: Thank you Gehexan for bringing me Ihintza's comments. I'm about to post the second chapter now. I'm so sorry to learn about the complications and will send her prayers (my way) for a safe delivery. I guess i assumed twins when she said their were complications. I know hospitals are no fun but it's good she has the constant care. Give her my love and the next chapter. It's dedicated to her.
Reviewer: ali (Anonymous) · Date: July 26, 2009 12:08 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Yay a new story, loving it already!!!
Its good to have you back writing us another story, really looking forward to reading it.
ali
Author's Response: Hello ali! Thanks for the comments. I hope this story entertains you. The next chapter is almost ready.
Reviewer: Kate (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 11:45 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I like this, so far. I'm looking forward to your crazy fast updates!
Author's Response: Thanks Kate for your comments. My left hand is giving me trouble and the chapters will be longer like episodes of the show. Compared to many other writers I'll be quick still "if" my hand lets me.
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 08:50 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Great start.... It was nice seeing you start a new fic so soon... If you ever decide to write a sequel or prequel to Embraced that would be also be wonderful......
Author's Response: Thank you BluvsJ for the review and comments, suggestions,etc. Embraced was the lengh of three books! My heart is in this story now. I only write one novel at a time.
Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: July 25, 2009 02:53 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Nice start, looking forward to seeing where you go with this.
Michael's a prick and Todd is a tool!
Author's Response: Thank you Kat for your review. Michael is just getting started being a prick. There's more about Michael next chapter. Todd's history but he might try to start problems later on. Season Six stories are always a favorite of mine so this plot was spinning in my head for months. No vampires, blood, space, alien insects or trillions of dollars this time; just good old gay loving by our favorite boys and kick ass business successes as a fab team together. Kinnnetik will change for the better with Justin on board and Lindsay will return in the next chapter too. Trouble exists in Munchertown.
Reviewer: Susan (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 01:34 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
YEA! You have made my wkend!! On my way to bed, & I see on someone's Facebook that you have started a new novel!
Want to welcome you back & let you know it is an extremely wonderful & delightful surprise that you have returned to us so soon!
I will start reading this tomorrow but just had to welcome you back & I AM rating your "sooner than expected" return a 10!
Work/life has been SO crazy, you just don't know how perfect your timing is!
We know how you are, so don't overdo.....
Author's Response: Thank you Susan for your comments. My life has settled down so I'm able to write again. I'm humbled by the response of the first chapter and to find I have so many great fans reading my work. Embraced will be a tough act to follow but I will do my best and try not to over do it; carpel tunnel in my left hand will slow me down some but it can't knock me out.
Reviewer: Vikinglass24 (Signed) · Date: July 25, 2009 11:20 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Cool. Cool just e-mail me at my g-mail account. I look forward to helping you.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Author's Response: I don't have your email anymore. Please email me first.
Reviewer: nicole (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 07:51 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
oook so far so good loveing it loveing it... keep it comeing. :)
i need another story addiction.. lol
Author's Response: Hehehehe...glad you like it. Thanks for reviewing nicole.
Reviewer: Debbie (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 07:04 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Hi JTSecrets!
I loved this story.
You are truly a gifted writer. So, I am going to read more of yours too!
Please keep the story going.
Have a nice summer.
Debbie
Author's Response: Thanks Debbie; I have carpel tunnel syndrome in my left hand from typing the first chatper. That might slow down updates a little but it won't stop me. I appreciate the compliment very much.
Reviewer: darkraven (Signed) · Date: July 25, 2009 05:14 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
great first chapter. hpe you update soon.
Author's Response: Thanks darkraven; I will.
Reviewer: kinneydu (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 04:06 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Hey, good start. I am looking forward to the second chapter.
Author's Response: Thank you kinneydu; I'll be working on # 2 tonight.
Reviewer: Vikinglass24 (Signed) · Date: July 25, 2009 03:58 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Oh my god! I love it! Keep up the great work! My Yahoo! is back up and running if you would like help.
XOXOXOXOXO
Author's Response: Good to hear from you VG24. I missed you girl! I hope you like the plot concept and I"d love to get the help.
Reviewer: Myhazel_eyes (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 03:50 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I can't believe my eyes ! YOU ARE BACK ! Yeah for the happy dance ! I'm already hooked. I love this start.
Intza is going to jump for joy when she will know it. She's currently hospitalized. I'm going to print the chapter and bring it to her tomorrow. I am sure she's going to have the baby straightaway
You made my day. Thank you so much for posting this
Go JT, you're the best !
Many, many, many, many hugs
Gehexan (so happy)
Author's Response: Thank you Gehexan for the comments and review. This plot was spinning in my head even when I was writing Embraced; I hated how they ended the show. Give Intza my love and best wishes with the kids. Twins right? I hope to have a second chapter up soon but my left hand is killing me with pain so it might slow me down a bit.
Reviewer: monica (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 02:27 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
i love your new story JT.
Author's Response: Thanks monica; I hope you enjoy all the novel.
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: July 25, 2009 01:10 AM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
so glad to see your back writing. love this story. brian stood up to mikie right away, deb even stood up to mikie. love the whole kinnetic work saga. always new brian was a great boss. looking forward to further chapters.
Author's Response: Thank you alys. In my story they will be an amazing couple on the job and very successful. Together Kinnetik is about to really grow and produce fantastic advertising.
Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 11:55 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
i love this story already. nice to see you back jt.
Author's Response: Thank you sjmpets3 for your review and rating. I'm glad to be back too. I believe you will like this story.
Reviewer: Moonshadow Woman (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 11:19 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Hey there Mr. Bob - I knew you couldn't resist writing again - good writers can't stop and you're good - love this one. - Elsa Rose
Author's Response: Hello Elsa! Thanks for commenting and you're so right; I'm driven to write and this plot was spinning in my head months ago. It just made good sense for Justin to head the art department at Kinnetik for the company to do well. I hope you like this story.
Reviewer: inkedkelt (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 11:15 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I'm so glad you're back!! I loved Embraced and I really enjoyed this first chapter!! I will be looking forward to future updates. Keep up the excellent work.
Author's Response: Thanks inkedkelt for your comments and review. "Embraced" will be a tough act to follow but I'll do my very best to entertain you folks.
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 11:05 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
That was great. I love the whole idea.
Author's Response: Thanks edom; I like it too and always thought Justin should be at Kinnetik.
Reviewer: Intrigued (Anonymous) · Date: July 24, 2009 09:52 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I only read completed stories, so will wait to start this one. Just had to say how much I appreciate that you can be counted on to actually complete your QAF fics. That's an admirable trait in the QAF fandom, where so many stories are either abandoned, unfinished, or drag out for years before completion.
I'd much rather read one completed, satisfying story than to dip, willy-nilly, into 6 or 7 unfinished ones.
Many, many QAF writers should take a lesson from your shining example, and also from Elsa Rose (our Queen!) who also can be counted on to finish her wonderful pieces.
I'm grateful for the hard work of all our writers, but would like to remind them that a story, by its very nature, has a beginning, a middle, and an end. With no end, there is really no story, at all.
So, thanks for all the creative effort you put into this fandom, and I very much look forward to reading (and enjoying) this new offering!
Author's Response: Thanks Intrigued for all you comments. I'm older and perhaps with more drive to finish what I start. I prefer concentrating on one story at a time and giving it my all. If my first two novels are any example your wait won't be very long. I hope to make this story like separate eposides of the show and each chapter will be fairly long to do that. If it's successful perhaps I'll do a season seven too.
Reviewer: Lesley (Anonymous) · Date: July 24, 2009 09:45 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
First chapter and i already love it. thank god justin came home to brian where he belongs. it's about time that brian more or less kicked michael to the curb. i never could stand michael or lindsay for that matter....
can't wait to read some more....
Author's Response: Thank you Lesley for your rating and review. Michael bashing is a favorite pass time of mine and I'm not done putting that whinny man in his place. Lindsay will rear her ugly head and get it handed to her in due time. Kinnetik will become very successful and powerful with the team of lovers in charge. The plot will follow known canon and be a true continuation of the show. No lesbians will be seriously harmed in the creation of this story. hehehehe
Reviewer: stellakinney (Anonymous) · Date: July 24, 2009 08:33 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
I have always hated Lindsey and Michael, thank you for having has been brought my boys favorites, love them is, and... Welcome back (I hope that your hand towards soon)
Author's Response: Thank you stellakinney. My hand is good tonight so I should create another chapter soon. I can feel it but typing answers to all these reviews wasn't hard to do so I think I can type a chapter this evening. I hope you enjoy season six of QAF the way I wanted them to do it.
Reviewer: boltgirl426 (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 07:12 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
YAY! So excited to see a new story from you! I'm already loving this one and cannot wait to see how it progresses. More soon please? :)
Author's Response: Thank you boltgirl426 for commenting. Just as soon as my damn left hand stops cramping from typing the first chapter I'll write some more real soon. The success of Embraced will be a tough act to follow but I'll do my best.
Reviewer: complicated (Anonymous) · Date: July 24, 2009 07:11 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
OMG!!!!! LOVEEEEE the story. I am having so much fun reading it. This gonna be my fav. I can't wait for the new chapter.
Love you so much, your story always make my day.
Author's Response: Thanks complicated for your review very much. I promise to write often and hopefully very well for you. This is how I think the love story of Brian and Justin should have gone. They will make an amazing team in advertising.
Reviewer: Sky (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2009 06:23 PM · On: Chapter 1: Starting Over
Only one Chapter and i alredy love this Story, please update realy soon!
Author's Response: You got my review cherry for this story! Thank you for commenting. My left hand is killing me so I can't write more today but I do post chapters really fast and only write one novel at a time. And I always finish a story so don't fear reading as I write it. I love your penname too (Sky).
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