Reviewer: Astor (Anonymous) · Date: October 29, 2015 08:24 PM · On: Chapter 1

Thank God for flat tires. This story already has me feeling anxiety, and it just started. I love that Justin doesn't seem to be freaked out by his attraction to Brian even though it's clearly not accosted to be gay in his environment.

I'm looking forward to seeing how Brian and Justin manage this attraction and what excuses Brian comes up with to make his way back.

Author's Response:

Okay Astor, you are the first person I have ever heard use the phrase, thank God for flat tires.LOL  You always surprise me by what you write and I enjoy your unique way of stating things. :)  I agree, Brian must have awakened strong emotions since Justin didn't seem to question the fact he wanted Brian, a man. 

The next contact isn't really planned by Brian or Justin so maybe we can just say thank god for mothers. LOL

Cheers :)))

Reviewer: arakiss (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2014 12:16 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Flossee!
Of course I understand tolerance - when one is in love, one is willing to overlook small (and not so small ;)) flaws but somehow subconsciously the hope that with enough love that could be changed never fade. The thing is I have trouble with statements like "I love you the way you are and I don't wanna change you". Because for me love is about changes, growing up, learning how to compromise.
I'm babbling :(
The point is I wonder how Justin manages to accept Brian's lifestyle without even thinking about making any demands, without even thinking of possible changes.
I know there is people like this and I appreciate the way you wrote it ( I even thought you've gotta be having real experience with amish ;) ).
All I'm saying is that I'm not like this, maybe I envy it.
Just a little :LOL

Author's Response:

Hi Arakiss

I understand what you are saying. I believe you are commenting on "Define MY Brian".   Justin doesn't want to change Brian's soul the very essence of who he is, who he really is; still he doesn't want Brian reverting back to his learned behaviors of the past either.  However, I think they both grow in the relationship as they move forward and with growth comes change, which Brian notes in Justin's behavior in the final part of the series "Define His Will'.  No, I don't think you are babbling, but I think I might be. LOL  :)

I love that you thought I had a real life experience of the Amish community.  Thank you.  As I wrote this I kept thinking to myself how simple and rewarding their lifestyle would be.

I appreciate your thoughts and once again I must tell you how much I like insightful, well thought out comments.  I also must say I love the smiley faces, even the sad one, and the LOL's make my day brighter.  Thank you so much.

Cheers :))))

Reviewer: Hannah (Signed) · Date: April 09, 2014 12:54 PM · On: Chapter 1

Wow what a poignant start :D Brian is definitely OOC here but I like that he is considerate towards Justin's situation :)

Author's Response:

Hello Hannah. :D I think this is my first review from you and I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know you have read my fic.  I'm glad you like the start and I hope you enjoy the rest of the OOC B/J.  Thanks also for the smiley face. :) 

Cheers

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: January 22, 2014 03:55 AM · On: Chapter 1

Instant attraction. Magnetism. Whatever, it's exciting.
Jennifer carries the burden of her son's secret. It must be a heavy one, for Justin doesn't even know.
How is Justin going to handle what he's feeling?

Author's Response:

Jennifer has many layers, just like an onion.  LOL  (I don't know why I wrote that analogy, I guess I'm just in a silly mood).  I'm glad you think it is exciting, and I hope it stays that way although it will be a little while before they get together.   "How is Justin going to handle what he's feeling?" he is definitely going to struggle.  Thank you so much for reviewing, I really appreciate it.

Cheers

Reviewer: Silverfish (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2014 07:52 PM · On: Chapter 1

I really enjoyed the start of this story. I especially like stories where the characters Brian and Justin portray are set in worlds poles apart and where it is very difficult for them to bridge this gap ! It's all about the chase really... I love this idea and you could really feel the tension at the dinner table! Brilliant ploy by Justin to use his lmited abilities to try and beguile Brian! Well, it worked, but it was so sad as well, that Brian knew he should not look at him or talk to him... 

He doesn't know it, but he loves him already. If he's willing to sacrifice his own needs so that Justin can remain safe and not get shunned or any problems with the elders or his father, then Brian's already a gonner in my opinion!! 

He luvs him soooo much...

Carry on with an update ASAP. Loving this story!!

Author's Response:

He luvs him soooo much... LOL  I've never written anything like this before so I'm really pleased you are enjoying it.  I love a selfless Brian (here I would say I hope he stays that way, but I already know if he does.  LOL)  "worlds poles apart and where it is very difficult for them to bridge this gap"  I like the way you put that, I enjoy that in a fic also and I hope the ending isn't predictable.   Thank you so much for the review as I really do appreciate it and I'm not just writing that as I have been pondering whether to make this the last fic I post.   The response to my previous fic and this one hasn't been great and I don't want to bore people by posting snoozefest material. LOL  

Cheers

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 17, 2014 11:15 AM · On: Chapter 1

My reading ability is limited so I prayed I would be able to finish this chapter. I did not want to stop in the middle. Initially, I thought it was another Amish story, which I've only read one other. This one took me by surprise. Your writing style of this took my breath away. This is not just another Amish story. I thought it was going to be lightweight going by the banner-- not so. I felt the sexual tension at the dinner table and the heartfelt disappointment in the buggy. The scene with Justin presenting himself nude and in need was Oscar worthy if this was a movie.

It is rare to read something that is presented so uniquely after reading so much QAF fan fiction, but you have accomplished it with this chapter. I'm definitely looking foward to the rest of this story.

Author's Response:

I really hope I don't disappoint you in the remaining chapters.  This has not been written as light-hearted fun which most of my fics are, and that is the reason I haven't used the humor category.  It will have small amounts of levity as I couldn't image life without any.  Some of the first chapter was based on the movie "Witness" which was my motivation for that chapter, but not for the remainder of the fic.  I liked your comment about my banner as I am trying to make my own and if it seems frivolous maybe I need to try harder.  Thank you no sleep for such a lovely review.  This is the nicest review I have ever received and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave it.

Cheers

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 16, 2014 08:12 PM · On: Chapter 1

Interesting beginning!   Loved Justin's ploy with the napkin and Brian's reaction. :-)  The dance reminds me of the one in "Witness."  I think I've only seen one other Amish Justin fic before so Justin's inner turmoil should be interesting to read about.  And Craig is perfect as a stern, Amish father - ha!  Looking forward to reading more. :-)

 ~ Kim

Author's Response:

You're correct Kim the dance scene came from "Witness", I just changed the song.  Please don't tell me the name of the other Amish fic until I conclude posting this one.  I want to read it, but I don't want it to influence me.   I don't think this is going where the readers might think and I hope there are some surprises along the way.  I'm writing Brian OOC and I might have gone to the extreme. LOL  Thanks for joining me on this one and taking the time to review.

Cheers

Reviewer: sarahyellow (Signed) · Date: January 16, 2014 10:46 AM · On: Chapter 1

I really like the premise for this story a lot. It makes sense for an AU, since they DO live in Pennsylvania. And I can definately picture Justin as a naiive, stiffled Amish young man. I liked the reason you gave for Brian having to go on an interlude into AmishWorld because it was realistic, but I would like to gently say that your story was hard to enjoy past the main plot element, due to the way you constantly jumped around from tense to tense. I suspect that you're not a native English Speaker? I think you have some great plot ideas, and a clear understanding and ability to communicate the QAF cahracters that we love within those plotlines, but I do think you could benefit greatly from a beta reader.

Hope you consider it, since I really think this story is a great idea!

Author's Response:

Hello Sarah.  I'm glad you like the premise.  English is my first language; however, I don't claim to write well as I have a mathematical brain.  I did say I put this up in a hurry, but if you would like to beta it for me I would love to take you up on the offer.  Thanks for reading and commenting, I really appreciate your honesty and I will go back and look for the incorrect tense.  I haven't been able to get on to MW in the past couple of hours and I was still in the middle of posting this when it went down.

Cheers