Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 19/03/07 04:54 PM · On: Veritas Vos Liberabit
Leaving you lots of love here. A great update! I've been waiting for this for so long! Wonderful as always!
Author's Response: Thank you for the love Ace! Sorry, I know I must be the slowest updater in the world. My life tends to not be my own a lot, but I am trying to be faster. *laugh* -Sojourner P.S. Hope to see you writing more soon. *nudge*
Reviewer: lilballerette10 (Signed) · Date: 19/03/07 12:44 AM · On: Veritas Vos Liberabit
KAREN....EVIL...OMG...THAT B****:| AHHHH WHAT'S SHE GONNA DO:|
Author's Response: Thanks for the review lilballerette10.:) I know! She's the freaking devil! I'm so thrilled that you like (well hate) my bad guy/girl. Your anger toward her just proves that she's serving her "purpose." Thank you for reading. -Sojourner
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 19/03/07 12:17 AM · On: Veritas Vos Liberabit
Again, beautiful job. I was salvitating over this whole chapter...sorry if I got it wet. I'm sooo glad you had time to update quickly. I even stayed up way too late to read :). Going to bed now, thanks for the sweetDeans.
Author's Response: *picks up wet copy of her story and looks around* NovembersGuest? *laugh* I hope that you had many sweetDeans, Hun. You so didn't have to review on every site, but you did, and made my day. *hug* Stayed up late? Aw. Sorry I posted this at midnight...was itching to get it out there. Take care, lovely. Looking forward to chapter four of AAD. ;) -Sojourner
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 19/03/07 12:00 AM · On: Veritas Vos Liberabit
Oh. Oh my. I am... I am speachless. This was fabulous. I laughed. Tears welled. I was angry. It was practically the entire range of human emotion in one chapter. Loved so many parts: The reference to Momento was spot on hilarious. The memory with Sam at four and at eighteen was so touching with the gummy bear subtraction (and consequently gave me a jones for that damn candy). Loved how Dean pulled Sam away from a fight with his Dad -- and the bitchin' catharsis will have me chuckling for days. I ADORE how you wrote Bobby and Joshua. We've only really seen Bobby in the show, but your Joshua was amazing. I loved him. And then you bring in Elkins and the Colt! I was blown away. I had no idea where you were going to go with this. I still don't. I'm hanging on with a iron grip for the ride, though. The thing that got to me the most, and this was by design, I know, so you did good, girl, was Sam finally pulling himself back together and finding Dean bleeding, weak, and listening to Zep. Not just Zep, but Evermore. Perfect. Just perfect. I loved the memory of riding in the truck with the night wind surrounding them listening to the music to calm down after the hunt, Sam seeing Dean toy with the knife, mouthing the words, occasionally hearing his voice... so amazing. I could feel it all. Nighttime in the car with the windows down and the radio up used to be a common escape for me. And yes, Zeppelin was often the music of choice. I am so moved by your writing. You do a fabulous job of creating real-life images midst something that simply cannot be real. You call me Storyteller, but you have captivated me... I can't wait to see where we're going with this -- it all started with an aborted trip to Stanford, creepy-ass carvings into the bodies, the fight at the barn, the loss of John, the dream plane, *clever*, and now the other hunters and the colt are involved just as Dean fades while Sam revives. Gah. I don't know if I can stand the wait for the next chapter!!
Author's Response: I have no words for your response… Just pure, unadulterated joy! Let me try this: Thank you. Since I came here and met you, I’ve tried to put your advice into practice. Go with gut, go with the story in my mind and in my heart. Since then, I have found writing so much more enjoyable and I can move through the story without so much fear. I went through the near full range of emotions this week, and I’m glad that my story was able to take the reader through them as well. You and I are Zeppelin enamored. The truck scene was born from my experiences as a kid on the farm at night. It is also how I calm down now. Life gets too crazy, I jump in the car and just drive with good music. I am so thrilled that it resonated with you as well. Bobby and Joshua were great to write. I did bring in mention of the other hunters, the potential “turf” war Joshua just started, the things that Elkins might have known before he was killed in DMB. I am having so much fun weaving in my thoughts on the mythology of the show with this AU. The next chapter will come when it does unfortunately. Tests for the next week will have me pretty much tied up. I want to fit this story into the next two chapters, but we’ll see. Wow, my response is getting very long…All I really wanted to say was ‘Thank you.’ -Sojourner P.S. Looking forward to ITF 7!
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 17/03/07 11:12 PM · On: Schism
What a kick ass story!!! I've just read it all in a marathon session and every chapter kept me riveted to my seat! I love how you write Dean...it all rings so true. I also love the idea of the "Matrix like" situation that the boys are in...great imagination there. And who exactly is this Karen chick anyway? I'm anxiously awaiting more!
Author's Response: Thank you for the review Phoenix_Song778! It makes me literally giddy to see the words "kick ass" before my story. It was such a great start to my day to see your review in my inbox. As for Karen Montgomery, her part is revealed a little bit more next chapter...which should be up tonight if I get it back from my beta today. Thanks again. :) -Sojourner
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 12/03/07 08:40 PM · On: Schism
I particularly liked this chapter...really good stuff here and I'm anxious to see what's next. You've got spring break soon, right? Lots of free time on your hands to continue this...maybe?
Author's Response: Thank you! What is next...hmmm. *laugh* When you know could you let me know? Just kidding. Actually I had a break...but it was far from full of free time. I have around 6000 words of chapter 13 done...and then I got some bad news that kind of killed my creative drive. It is coming...and before you say, yes dear, so is Christmas, I am optimistic about getting it up this week. *laugh* I haven't seen you in a while. You were missed NovembersGuest. Heard you weren't feeling well, so I hope you are feeling better. Take care and thanks for the review.
Reviewer: GotTheShining (Signed) · Date: 11/03/07 07:12 PM · On: Standing Alone
I like the chapter titles. You pulled Bobby in really well to: Four, three, two,,,
Author's Response: I am glad you like the titles. Did you like the chapter content as well? *laugh* Just kidding...sort of. Bobby is my favorite minor character on SN. So he had to make a proper entrance. Thanks for the review. :)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 26/02/07 11:00 PM · On: Schism
OMG!! Oh, that was fan-friggin- TASTIC!! I completely loved the memory with John getting sick and the boys going on the fight on their own. Loved: “This is going well,” Dean said, giving up on pulling himself up for a second to rest. “We’ve successfully pissed off the spirits, and screwed ourselves over.” HA! So Dean. And Sam saves the day! I am so rivited by the dream plane where they are together -- and the Cold and Broken versions of Sammy merging only when Dean helped him remember Indiana -- so great... I feel stupid saying this now that it's revealed, but I had a hinky feeling about Karen, and when you took us back to real time from the dream plane I got a pit in my stomach -- then when Bobby left, it grew... and then that word that is now officially creepy... "Clever"... HOLY CRAP! I think I stopped breathing a little when you described Dean's wrists bleeding and his being torn from Sam back to reality... I'm so sucked in right now it's not even funny. I seriously cannot wait until you post the next part. Can. Not. Wait.
Author's Response: *Laugh!*I love your reviews! I just came from your story where you pulled together one of the best chapters I've read in your stories. Now that was amazing. *smile* But thank you so much for your support and your review! I loved writing the Indiana scene. Every writer needs to have fun with some young Winchester misadventures. "Clever" is now officially creepy. *laugh* More soon I hope. My profs dropped an extra paper on me this week, so maybe not by this weekend, but hopefully next week during my break. *hugs* Thank you! Okay...I'm done. Seriously. :)
Reviewer: supernaturalsam (Signed) · Date: 25/02/07 07:38 PM · On: Schism
I absolutely loved and adored this update! A few days ago I was wondering if there was going to be another update soon, and I'm glad to see that there was! I am glad to see that Sam and Dean are able to connect this way. And the flashbacks are so vivid and so thought out that I can actually see myself there watching as they happen. Karen is rubbing me the wrong way now. Who exactly is she and what is she up to? Update soon!
Author's Response: Yay! I see stars. *hugs supernaturalsam * Thank you for the review. I keep saying this, but I am so happy that this went over well. Especially since chapter 13 is even more of this kind of insanity. Karen isn't herself...we can't throw rocks yet. *laugh* But she's going to do more damage in Bobby's absence and it will take all that Sam and Dean have to come back from this. More soon. :)
Reviewer: freyja529 (Signed) · Date: 25/02/07 03:24 PM · On: Schism
I've been following this story on another website that shall remain nameless and it took me a minute to recognize it with the different pen name - so glad I did! Excellent chapter from the opening quote to the final bit with Karen which left me dying to read more. The idea of "splintered Sam" was quite original and worked so well with the story. And leave it to Dean to anticipate the need to reinforce the ties binding him to sleepytime Sammy and to do whatever it takes to get through to Sam. Please keep writing and post again SOON!
Author's Response: *laugh* I recognized your name. That site which shall remain nameless got kind of depressing so I post both here and there now. Do you post here? I'll go look after this, but thank you so much for the review. The world of memories inside Sam's mind was what had me hung up...I had no idea if I could pull it off. My brain likes to tease me with images and scenarios beyond the scope of my writing ability. So to hear you say that it was original and worked, made my day. Thank you! More soon. Already started the new chapter...more memories, more splintered Sam, more twists. ;)
Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 25/02/07 12:18 PM · On: Schism
what a good chapter too! Good job! I have been waiting for this for such a long time, and I am way above satisfied!!
Author's Response: Thank you Ace! I am glad that you were "way above satisfied." I had fun writing this chapter once I finally got over myself and just wrote. I appreciate you stopping by and reviewing. Next time won't be such a long waiting period I hope. *blush*
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 25/02/07 12:17 PM · On: Schism
I was sooo glad to see you back. Great chapter. I love how you have incorporated Dean (and Sam's) memories. Splintering Sam is perfect. Love Dean as Sam's guide back to being whole. Can't wait (don't wanna) for the next chapter...
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review. Good to be back. I had to just tell myself to go with it and write what I had in my head. I honestly thought I'd be laughed at for this, so thank you for your comments. I'm writing thirteen now *laugh* So I hope I can get that one up sometime this week or next. :)
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 31/01/07 10:12 PM · On: Sometimes...
Hey there, thought I'd drop by and see what you've been up to. These last two chapters were particularly good. So is the final fight going to take place within their minds? That would be cool. Anyway, awesome job!
Author's Response: Nicole! Yay, you came to see me. *beam* Glad you thought these last chapters were good. I'm actually surprised that I got a response this huge to a transitional chapter. *shrug* Goes to show you never know. Will the final fight be in their minds? *devilish grin* Why Nicole, why would I give away the punch line? (*laugh* You can definitely see it going that way.) Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: supernaturalsam (Signed) · Date: 30/01/07 12:41 PM · On: Sometimes...
You just blow me away with every single chapter and I love it! I love the banter between Dean and Bobby because it just seems so natural. Update soon!!!!
Author's Response: *big grin* Thank you supernaturalsam! I'm so flattered that you love this. I'm glad that Bobby and Dean's banter is coming off natural. *smile* Thanks for taking the time to review.
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 30/01/07 11:26 AM · On: Sometimes...
Such a great chapter. What a wonderful birthday present -- to get a new addition to this story! Woman, your penname means 'journey' and you're certainly taking us on one! First, LOVE the U2 song. One of my favorite's! It's on the iTunes mix I'm currently listening to, in fact. Next, adore the banner you created at the story site. I wish I knew how you guys did that -- you even got young Dean and Sam pics! Go you! So love Dean's snark in this ("Thanks for the tip, Emily..." HA!), and when you had him mention the Matrix I literally laughed out loud because I had thought that in the previous chapter when they connected for the first time... when Dean goes back "in" there with Sam, maybe he can "think up" a weapon for Sam to use against the demon... I like that you allude to a past with Bobby and John, and that Dean struggles to remember a home. And I completely love that you had our boy go off and connect with Sam all on his own without waiting for Bobby! So very him. I am so excited to see where you take this. You are weaving in fact (well, canon fact, anyway) with AU and making this a very interesting ride. :) GS
Author's Response: Happy Birthday to you, Storyteller! I love U2. Next to Zeppelin they'll be mentioned a lot in my stories. Thanks about the banner. My friend made that for me. Dean's snark is his front, but it is so much fun to write even though you know it is masking "all that nasty pain." Sometimes you wish you could be that on your toes with a retort in real life. I love that you thought about the matrix when you read last chapter, means that great minds really do think alike. Thank you for the review! Made my day. *smile*
Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 29/01/07 08:21 PM · On: Sometimes...
I can't wait for more. I am curious to see what happens!
Author's Response: Thank you Ace33!
Reviewer: alena (Signed) · Date: 27/01/07 04:09 PM · On: Flawed Goodbye
Review rating 10 for story overall
Author's Response: Thank you alena! In this case, I love seeing stars. *smile*
Reviewer: (Anonymous) · Date: 23/01/07 08:41 PM · On: Conduit
I hope you don't think I'm ignoring this story. I just wait for them to be finished, sometimes, because if I try to keep up with too many WIP's it makes me crazy. I guess I should ask if this is finished? I forgot to look at the part hat says complete, LOL. Anyway, what I've read is wonderful. Thanks so much for posting it. 
Author's Response: Aw, hey it's alright, HT. I know there are a ton of stories out there and you are one busy woman. It's not finished, but will be. I know that frustration with WIPs. Thanks for the comment on what you've read so far, and that icon. *watches over and over with stupid grin plastered to face*
Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 22/01/07 07:30 PM · On: Conduit
I love it! Great job! Can't wait for more!!
Author's Response: Thank you Ace33. :) I hope to have more up soon.
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 22/01/07 04:50 PM · On: Conduit
Oh my gosh. Okay, gimme a minute to regroup... Dean's reaction to John's death just tore at me. My husband lost his father very suddenly two years ago, and we had to do that -- ID him in the morgue and all of that. That section of this chapter was dead-on perfect to how I could see Dean react, and it also brought back a lot of the feelings of watching my husband just try to remember to breathe... I seriously think he'd forget sometimes during those days. When Dean touched Sam's shoulder I actually gasped--I just *knew* that Dean would get pulled into wherever Sam is. I want him to go back there -- I really liked how you had them react together. And now with the symbols on his wrists... Holy crap. I eagerly await the next part. GS
Author's Response: I am sorry to hear about your husband's father. Writing that part...Dean's reaction and knowing how close they were was so hard. There really aren't words for that kind of pain. Yes, Dean and Sam's interaction was also hard. Sam wasn't bargaining to have all that thrown at him. He needs to let Dean help. More soon. Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 20/01/07 03:27 PM · On: The Game
Holy Crap! What are you doing?! You should be posting more! NOW... um, please. This is awesome -- Dean and Bobby (Bobby is just wicked tough in this story), the flickering lights, Sam's conversation with the demon ("Daddy's home..." LOVE it), John's conversation with the demon (love the "better advise from a crack whore" comment)... the way you're building up to John's sacrifice and the demon saying it'll give Dean 3 shots... of which he's what, down 2 by real-time? One of the things I admire about your writing is how you make the demons so nasty and evil in their speaking. The bad guys are BAD in their own right, and not just 'cause the Winchesters say they are... that's something I really need to work on. POV's are one thing... speaking in the voice of a character that's evil, that's a skill, man. Thanks for opening my eyes to that... Off I go to "practice" and wait utterly impatiently for the next chapters to be posted... GS
Author's Response: *Grin* I'm so glad you're enjoying this! No really, I am! Nothing in the world flatters a writer more than detailed feedback. Thank you! I love writing the bad-guy banter. Not the wring your hands in the corner and cackle like an idiot banter. I'm talking, sadistic, down right nasty, make your skin crawl talk. (I swear I'm not unstable *laugh*) But if your readers HATE the bad guys, then you’ve accomplished your goal. Thank you so much for the complements and support. More soon.
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 20/01/07 03:17 PM · On: Divided Destiny
YAY! Bobby!! Oh, I'm so excited to read the next chapter, but I have to tell you that there were so many parts I loved in this -- Sam fighting the demon inside of him...thinking about what Dean would do (be a smartass...of course!) -- John's visit to Dean's bed and Dean figuring out that it wasn't REALLY John, but it was enough for the moment -- the little habit of John twisting his wedding ring (so perfect, that)... I think I remember you saying that you wrote this last season? If so, amazing how close it is tying in with the current state of the show... GS
Author's Response: Thank you, Storyteller. :) Yeah, I did write chapters 1-8 during last season. So it freaked me out when it echoed in the shows new season, and continues to be really close to the state of what happened four years later. I love writing Sam as a smart ass. Just because you know the kid had to have picked up a thing or two from the master, Dean Winchester. *laugh* Thank you again for your support on here.
Reviewer: supernaturalsam (Signed) · Date: 18/01/07 08:22 PM · On: Standing Alone
I just got caught up on this story and WOW! This has been a very wonderful read and I have been on the edge of my seat the entire time! The detail that you put into this is so wonderful, it's almost as if I'm really watching an episode! Update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you so much supernaturalsam! I'm glad it reads like an episode. Even though it is AU, I wanted to keep it true to what we know from the show (As much as possible since Kripke confuses me at times with his convoluted plot). Thank you for reading. I hope you continue to enjoy this.
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 17/01/07 10:24 PM · On: Mental Breakdown
Ahh! Thank God you posted more than one chapter. The hurtDean, angstyDestinySam is wonderful in this. And I wanted to scream with Dean. What a horribly helpless feeling! But you want to know the weird thing? I'm wearing a Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon T-shirt right now. Prism, rainbow, the works. I KNOW. I'm slightly creeped out at the moment... GS
Author's Response: *smile* Thank you for the review! Yeah, I wrote this before I even knew that those terms, hurtDean and angstySam, were used to describe fanfiction. *blush* But that fits them in this story. I'm working on moving toward protectiveDean, lostSam, nostalgicDean, protectiveSam. *laugh* You are wearing a Dark Side T!!! Well how about that... That is kind of creepy. *twilight zone music plays*
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 17/01/07 09:41 PM · On: Standing Alone
Oh, LOVE how you brought Bobby into this! And I love that the code is the date of Mary's death. Sam's TK and his plea to Dean are just heartbreaking... Can't wait for more. Like... seriously. Can. Not. Wait.
Author's Response: Thank you, Storyteller! I wanted some minor characters to make appearances. And Bobby is one of my favorites. Sam’s plea…*sigh* The poor boy will sway back and forth between fighting his destiny and believing there is nothing he can do about it...
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