Reviewer: Kaelkitty (Signed) · Date: May 10, 2018 09:20 PM · On: Bound to Stay
You write wonderfully for someone who has English as a second language. I really love the all three of the stories you have posted here. Now, if only we could get more! Have you considered writing something about B&J's feelings for Gus? You write emotions so well that I feel that would be a productive topic.
Ciao.
Kaelkitty
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your comment! It has literally made my day! A few days, if I'm being completely honest :D
It has been ages since I came here last time and I never thought that someone was actually reading my stories, not to mention commenting! Such a pleasant surprise! And I'm absolutely delighted that you find my English acceptable. These stories were my first attempts ever, and while posting them felt kind of awkward and even scary back at the time, it was definitely one of the happiest moments in my life, and your kind words definitely added to them :) Hopefully, my skills are a bit better now, but these stories willl always hold a special place in my heart no matter how much time passes.
That being said, for the last few years I've been in other fandoms and it's been a while since I've written anything for QAF. Still, there are some unbetaed/unfinished pieces that never saw the light of day so to speak, and I could potentially revive them.
As for B&J's feelings for Gus - that's a wonderful idea! I remember being captivated with that topic and reading everything I could get my hands on. Sadly, though, I never wrote anything myself. Anyway, I promise to consider that. I mean, if I were to re-watch the series, inspiration would probably strike again :) *thinking about the times when I couldn't stop watching it all over again and had to tear myself away from screen*
Thank you once again!
Reviewer: ANDROMEDA (Anonymous) · Date: February 23, 2016 07:53 PM · On: Bound to Stay
Hello there!
I read this like a poem. It's really beautiful. I just wanted more, thank you.
Hugs,
Sorcha.
Author's Response: Thank you! It's so kind of you to leave such amazing reviews - you just made my day with them!
This story wasn't easy to write. And while I can't say that it required a lot of plotting from me, it did require some emotional efforts. I had to re-write some parts several times until they felt right to me. So I'm very happy that you enjoyed this little piece!
Thank you once again for reading and commenting!
Hugs
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 02, 2016 03:14 AM · On: Bound to Stay
This was very well written. But I'm wondering where in the timeline this occurred. I love how you wrote Justin and Brian.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your words! They mean a lot to me.
As for the timeline, I'm not sure about it. I suppose it could be considered some kind of AU but since the topic described refers to the similar one in the show (and makes a strong connection with it), you also could think of it as some post-canon variation.
Reviewer: arakiss (Signed) · Date: February 02, 2016 01:21 AM · On: Bound to Stay
The cancer is back? I can't believe Brian wouldn't keep his promise...
I like your writing very much, thank you for sharing!
Author's Response: Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you liked it!
As for Brian not keeping his promise - yes, this one is really controversial. On the one hand, Brian wouldn't make a promise he couldn't keep. But what if he thought that keeping this one would require a sacrifice from Justin? For me, this situation is similar to the one in the show. Why Justin was so angry with Brian for not telling him about cancer? Because he believed that they were real partners, which meant trusting each other, being there for each other. For him, as I see it, this very partnership was a 'promise' - a vow they both made in order to maintain their love, give it a right direction, so to speak. So when Brian distanced himself from justin, so-called 'harmony' was destroyed. And though each of them meant good, they couldn't be happy anymore.
In the story, the situation is pretty the same. But even if promise was something actually put into words (which, by the way, I doubt because for Brian it would be way too extreme thing to do), I believe, Justin's 'well-being' would still mean more to him (in canon Brian asked Justin to marry him but then pushed him away because he was afraid that Justin's decision was a sacrifice). As for Justin using the word 'promise', I imagine it's rather a figure of speech (let's say, if it's post-canon, 'promise' could refer to the wedding vows). In fact, their love itself was this very promise. But unfortunately, it didn't mean one thing for both of them. As a result, they have always had a lot of problems in their relationship.
Thank you once again!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: February 01, 2016 11:57 PM · On: Bound to Stay
Got it in one.
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and commenting! i appreciate it very much.
Reviewer: femmegirl49 (Signed) · Date: February 01, 2016 11:05 PM · On: Bound to Stay
This is beautiful. You should write more!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for such amazing words! I'm very glad you enjoyed this story!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: February 01, 2016 09:41 PM · On: Bound to Stay
Argh so sad the angst fabulous thank you
Author's Response: Oh, thank you so much! I'm so happy that you liked it!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: February 01, 2016 05:55 PM · On: Bound to Stay
Another interesting one shot. I really enjoy your style of writing. I'm not quite sure what it is referencing, though. I would love a second part to this, perhaps a flashback explaining what happened up to this point. (?) By the way, I have now validated you as an author, so going forward your new posts should show up immediately. Thanks again for posting on the side! ~Kim
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your words! I'm so glad you liked it! As for a second part, maybe I would consider writing something like that. Initially it was planned as one shot, but I think it would be interesting to expand the idea somehow, to play with it and see what comes out. The thing is that it was a really hard scene for me to create, partly because of the topic itself, partly because of the uncertainty of the situation and, as a result, all the emotional tension it caused. But at the same time it gave me the opportunity to focus on some aspects of Brian and Justin's relationship I wouldn't be able to focus on otherwise.
Thank you one again for your wonderful comment! I appreciate it more than I can say.
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