Reviewer: M_elle_22 (Anonymous) · Date: October 13, 2014 10:19 PM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Very interesting au. For a moment there I was scared you were setting Michael up to whack Justin in the head with something. I kinda miss the 'gang' though. I feel that they are an integral part of who Brian is. They were his family, the people who mattered to him. I imagine Vic was a very important roll model for him. Lindsay and her roll during his university years probably taught him the finer social behavious while simultaniously giving him a boost in his drive to never be obliged to anyone, to always be true to himself (as far as he knew of what he really wanted).
You have a great imagination. I don't know why I haven't read more of your stuff before this last summer and now fall.
Author's Response: Yes its true I have a very vivid imagination, and often take the boys off in different directions... I'm all about the love... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: September 06, 2013 06:35 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Hi, Kathleen! I'm still playing catch up with challenge stories. This was simply lovely! And it brought back some fond memories (I'm sheepishly admitting that I'm old enough to know what 45's are). And I certainly recall American Bandstand. And the the Frankie Vallee song for your title is one of my favorites.:)
What a wonderfully romantic story! This would be great with a sequel to show how the boys' lives evolved and what maybe happened once Jen and Craig found out, but it can certainly stand on its own.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Really enjoyed it! *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks Kim, I had a blast visiting the past writing this fic, I found the video first and the rest pretty much wrote it self. It's always fun to put our boys in different scenarios of what could be... The feedback is unanimous I need to continue this story. I'll get right on that as soon as I finish my other fics, ha, ha, ha... So many ideas, so little time... I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: landlady_4rent (Anonymous) · Date: September 06, 2013 02:45 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Kathleen, I can't say enough about this fic. I simply adored it. Especially the time frame. These were the best times of my life until QAF of course. Great job. Hugs! Sequel maybe. Annie
Author's Response: Thanks so much Annie, it also brings back so many memories for me as well... Ah my wild teenage youth, ha, ha, ha... I'm so glad you enjoyed my travel back in time, I'm thinking that I'll have to come back to this one and continue in the future with our boys exploring the decades... Later Darling ~ Kathlen
Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: August 22, 2013 10:35 PM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
so LOVEDDDDD this story; just a delight. the video was wonderful. But I love all of your work. I am still one of the die heart fans! Thanks so much.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, you have no idea how great that makes me feel... I'm smiling my big sunshine smile :)
Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: August 16, 2013 07:53 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Whoa! How was fantastic!
I am a teacher of history and the vision of America's past, for me I'm Brazilian and knowing the period only by books, it was a great trip. Having the vision of a native is much better than just knowing the theory.
I fell for the story from the first line. It was incredible! Please consider a sequence. His story is great, unique and a great many possibilities for unfolding.
Brian and Justin fighting against everything and everyone for your love is so strong and powerful. I'm adding your story to my favorites.
A big hug!
Fatima.
Author's Response: Your review just makes my heart sing, I'm so happy that you really enjoyed it. I think a sequel is definitely in order, I love the idea of following their love from the sixties through the present. Big Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: Bigdogz09 (Signed) · Date: August 16, 2013 01:29 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Damn - that's only a one shot! Reconsider, my friend. I would love to read more of that! I loved the tenderness of Brian, how he put Michael in his place and how he treated Daphne. The whole "Negro" thingy... oh, what a horrible time in our history. But you represented it so well, definitely conveying the pain without draining the pool dry - so to speak.
This story just had so many wonderful elements. Plus, I just really enjoyed how the plot twisted and turned, parallel to the original show.
By the way, love the video. Before the refrain, the voice didn't sound like Rudy V. , for some reason, I could imagine it as Gale/Brian's. There was just a familiar tone to it. I melted for a moment...
I kinda wish there was more to read... like I said, you may want to reconsider and add on to it... whenever... just saying.
Wonderful read and very well written!
All the best,
Laura
Author's Response: Wow, thanks so much Laura for such a great review... I had a lot of fun writing it and trying to put myself in that time frame, it had to be so hard to be gay or black back then. I've had such a good response from everyone wanting me to continue this story, I'll have to start thinking where I want to take it from here... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: August 14, 2013 03:44 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Awww wow! I loved this alot my dear friend :)
*Huge Hugs*
Author's Response: Thanks so much Vonnie, hugs you tight back... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: Lorie (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2013 08:08 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Love this story. I've already read it five times. When Justin says "I never want this to end I'm so in love with you" and Brian answers with "I hope it never will...", that's kind of my feeling about this story. Definitely needs many more chapters.
Author's Response: That makes me so happy... I'm always glad to hear that my stories are inspiring... I guess I'll have to get busy writing more chapters... Thanks so much Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: Amanda (Anonymous) · Date: August 12, 2013 09:54 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Awwwww Great story! Very sweet! You should write glimpse of them through the years.
Author's Response: Thanks I'm so glad you liked it... I really like that idea, what a great suggestion... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2013 07:24 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
There is so much more to the story. I know you say its finished, but more would be great.
Author's Response: Oh thanks so much, I really appreciate that... I need to finish up a couple of other stories first, than maybe I'll continue this one... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: balrogtweety (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2013 01:22 PM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Loved how you put this together: Gay and being black in the 60's. I lived through the last part of the 60's and I remember American Bandstand. I also love the vid on Gale/Brian. With the song on the vid it sure put the feeling behind the story come true.
Great job.
Author's Response: Thanks so much Jane, it's hard to remember that so much has changed since then. Everyone is much more accepting and open (finally), thank God... I remember watching American Bandstand and thinking it was so cool those kids got to see the stars, and be on TV dancing... So when I saw that video, it left a nagging thought in my mind for several years that it deserved a fic to go with... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: CFC (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2013 11:44 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Sex before AIDS, priceless
Author's Response: I know it's hard to believe these days, at least everyone is safe now... But it must have been a real pleasure to be able to be so close to one another... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2013 11:39 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
I love the fics that are the result of a challenge as they are so diverse. I really like it when the men want to be together and don't let anything or anyone get in their way. What you wrote from that era is just about all I know of the US at that time so it was interesting to see it in a fic. I hope Daphne's dream comes true for her. Thanks for the enjoyable read and good luck with the challenge.
Cheers
Author's Response: It was definitely volatile times here in the US during the sixty with the kids protesting the Vietnam war, the drug culture and there fierce sense of freedom. Parents and the powers that be really didn't really understand, or appreciate what the kids where fighting against at the time. So many changes happened because some where able/strong enough to stand up to authority. Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2013 06:20 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
All I can say is WOW. You have the time period down pat. Bandstand - now that takes me back. I just worry about what Michael might get up to. Hope the next chapter won't be too long in coming.
Author's Response: It really does take us back... I guess we're showing are age... I wrote this as a stand alone, but continuing it sounds like a good idea... I'm so glad you enjoyed it... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: confused_bliss (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2013 03:02 AM · On: Chapter 1 ~ You’re Just Too Good to Be True…
Ahhhhh, Kathleen I had to take a break from my monster project I've been working on to read this. I loved it from start to finish. Such energy in our favorite blond; of course I knew he would win his much desired trip... but it was so nice to see it coming together for him. This is my most favorite genre. There are so many post 513 fics out there, when I see one written that is a first meet story I am just elated. And, this was a fabulous one!!
Great story, my friend. Best of luck to you in the challenge! :) *Hugss* Janet
Author's Response: Thanks so much Janet, I love writing them in all kinds of scenarios, and when I saw that video I just had to write a story about it... I'm so glad you enjoyed it... Later Darling ~ Kathleen
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