Reviewer: Barbara_GER (Signed) · Date: 06/03/08 07:44 AM · On: Coordinates
What an awsome story! I really loved it (as much as I love all your stories by the way ;-)) Thanks a lot!! – Barbara
Author's Response: Hi Barbara -- thanks so much for reading and leaving a review. It's been good to see you on a couple of stories. :) I'm really glad you have enjoyed the story. Best to you always, Gaelic
Reviewer: teneniel2 (Signed) · Date: 04/03/08 04:09 PM · On: The Journey's The Thing
Nice ending to a great story!
Author's Response: Thank you!! Gaelic
Reviewer: teneniel2 (Signed) · Date: 04/03/08 03:11 PM · On: The Fight
I can see this story, especially this particular chapter in a big screen flick. It's so jammed packed with emotion and action it's threatening to burst off the page! (or out of the monitor...) Love it!!
Author's Response: *claps* Thanks so much! Hee -- that really made me smile. Especially because this was the first fic I'd not only written for SPN -- but... ever. First story I ever finished. So I'm thrilled that you have enjoyed it. GS
Reviewer: teneniel2 (Signed) · Date: 04/03/08 01:35 PM · On: Truth?
What an image. Dean coming to the rescue on a tractor! Brought a smile to my face.
Author's Response: Hee -- I learned how to drive on a tractor. Kinda what happens in the country, I suppose. Glad it made you smile. GS
Reviewer: teneniel2 (Signed) · Date: 04/03/08 10:11 AM · On: Holding On
The sarcasm of this line made me laugh out loud: “We’re saved. Brenna has a bag of dust.” It's writing like this that keeps me coming back for more. You've gotten the characters down just as perfectly as if you were a writer on the show. I will be sad the day I've read all you've written. I must pace myself....yeah, right!
Author's Response: You compliments make me float. Thanks so much for saying that -- and I am seriously loving watching you work your way through the stories I've written. I hope none of them disappoint you. I liked creating Brenna to help "see" into Dean, yet give Sam someone to counteract and poke at. Thanks for reading!! Gaelic
Reviewer: teneniel2 (Signed) · Date: 04/03/08 08:48 AM · On: Banshee
It was nice to see Dean finally release some tension. What a way to let go! Whew!
Author's Response: Heh. This made me grin. :) So happy to see you reading this one!!
Gaelic
Reviewer: deanilove (Signed) · Date: 29/12/07 08:22 AM · On: Letting Go
"The room was utterly still. Nothing moved, no one breathed." At this moment I wasn´t in my room anymore, no.I was standing next to Brenna holding my breath ! This chapter is priceless! Dean´s last words and Sam´s reaction to loosing his brother...i couldn´t help but cry. I love Brenna and I wish that Dean could get to know someone like her in season 3. they give the perfect couple. I love your work and i think I have become one of your fans today!
Author's Response: You just made me totally happy. :) Thank you so much for this review -- I'm so pleased to see that you like Brenna. I brought her back in two other stories, and have tentative plans for a fourth after I complete some other "brothers only" stories. These characters have captivated me and I hope you continue to enjoy what you read! Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 14/12/07 11:02 AM · On: The Journey's The Thing
I actually read this story in fanfiction.net several days ago....have no idea why i passed on this story while i was browsing this site! And i like Brenna, and am happy that you kept her for future, erm, use? I love recurring characters. :)
Author's Response: *grin* Well, no matter why you passed on it before, you're here now, and that's what matters. :) Thanks so much for this. Glad you liked Brenna. And yeah, I use Brenna (and will use Brenna) as a recurring character. :) Thanks again! Gaelic
Reviewer: staffy08 (Signed) · Date: 24/11/07 05:44 PM · On: Coordinates
So, I have to confess that I am one of those awful people that go around reading things and never reviewing. I have however recently become a member (obviously) so I have got some catching up to do: I absolutely loved this story from back to front. Thank you so much for posting it.
Author's Response: Ach -- NO reader is an awful person. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it and thrilled that you commented!! Thank you so much for becoming a member and I hope you enjoy the time you spend here. There are so many talented writers out there and I'm honored that you would select me to be one that you reviewed. Thanks so much! Gaelic
Reviewer: Kumaproogey (Signed) · Date: 20/11/07 01:37 AM · On: The Journey's The Thing
Nice descriptive paragraphs, love your word choice. Examples that stood out to me: Dean removed his hand once he could tell Sam was awake. He wrapped his fingers around the steering wheel, the silver ring that never left his hand clinking against the black metal. He slid his eyes sideways to look again at his brother; surreptitiously checking on Sam’s status was as natural to him as breathing. ~~~ She tried to ignore the fact that his grey T-shirt outlined the curve of the chest she still remembered clearly from last night, and accented his well-muscled arms perfectly. She also tried to ignore the fact that his hazel-green eyes lit up when he was pissed. Like he was now. My thoughts after this paragprah were: good luck! You can't ignore Dean's lusciousness. ~~~ I like the authenticism of them being Irish & drinking Jameson whiskey. I went to Ireland & visited that distillery & even participated in a whiskey tasting there. I absolutely love your writing style! Your word choice is amazing, it adds and heightens the story so much! You write the brothers, the characters themselves and the relationship between the two, so realistically & so true to the show. Brenna was definitely a mystery, but I liked her, she added to the story & your writing made it easy to visual her looks, behaviors, mannerisms – great job! She didn't interfere with our boys and she definitely added to and progressed the story. I liked your decision to not have her go into the building to help rescue Dean. Also, another important factor, you didn't make her Mary Sue-ish at all – so a big congrats on that! Dean on a tractor to go save Sam – classic! I really enjoyed this character & the OC (which is unusual for me, especially considering she hooked up with one of our boys). I don't like most OC b/c al lot of times, it's not done right, but you did it perfectly, I enjoyed her & her interaction between our boys. Love your writing – as always!
Author's Response: What a lovely thing to wake up to this morning! Thank you so much for such a detailed review. I appreciate you taking time to read and let me know specific passages that struck you -- that's gold, right there. This was the first fanfic I wrote -- first story I ever finished, actually -- and I've learned a lot about character development since then. I'm really glad that you liked Brenna... I know what you mean about not usually liking OCs (especially female), and I knew that was going to be a risk going in to this story, but she compelled me. She's kind of a power house, that one. I went to school in Dublin for a year -- traveled around the country when I wasn't in class -- and was entranced by its people and its culture. I really wanted a way to weave that history into a Supernatural story... and Brenna was how I decided to do it (knowing that getting Dean on a plane to Ireland was out of the question). I didn't visit the Jameson distillery myself -- whiskey and I are not friends -- but I did go to the Guiness brewery a time or two. Free pint at the end of the tour. ::wink:: Thanks again for your time and I hope to see you again! Gaelic
Reviewer: garvaldmains (Signed) · Date: 09/11/07 05:04 AM · On: Coordinates
Hi, I just wanted to write and say this is one of the best written stories I have read. Off to check your others... Di
Author's Response: Hi! Thank you so much for that. This was the first story I ever finished. It was one of those moments where I started with a scene--the moment the banshee takes Dean--and built around that. Before I knew it, I could "see" the whole thing and just started going. It's been a love affair with fanfic for me since then... I'm so glad you enjoyed this and I hope to see you again soon on other stories. :) Best, Gaelic
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 09:26 AM · On: The Journey's The Thing
Again, wow. I love how you connected this to the episode Shadow. And heh heh heh. John's gonna have a field day with Declan. Okay: supplicating now. Sunday better be finished soon. I'm waaaaaaaiiiitiiiing...
And, of course, this is awesome. Til next time! Love ya, gaelic!
Author's Response: Wow - you read this fast! If it's okay with you, I'll just reply to all of your reviews here. First off -- thanks so much for reading! Yes, this was my first fanfic. First story I actually ever finished. I have written with amazing randomness since I was young -- bouncing from character to character, scene to scene, idea to idea, and I never had a full-blown, plot-driven idea until I discovered fanfic. I started "Wake Up Call" by November's Guest and in that she referenced Thru Terrys Eyes' "Chipping Away" -- I reviewed Chipping Away and Terry oh-so-gently drop-kicked me into posting. And I've never regretted it. Brenna was an idea I had to try to show more of Dean than Dean would ever show willingly. I went to school in Ireland for a bit and Celtic lore and the Gaelic language has romanced me ever since. So, she was my way of pulling that in. She appears in Within My Hands and Into the Fire is another one that she plays a big part in. The "Francis" thing -- I believe that the deleted scenes actually helped that make more sense. Sam is on the phone, holding a fake ID with the name "Francis" Something and he's trying to convince the person on the other line that he's a cop and yes, Francis *is* a boys' name. Dean, chuckling in the background, gives him a hard time about his half-caf double-foam latte or some such thing. Apparently, Dean had given him that ID on purpose as a joke. So, to my way of thinking it's just another big brother, "Samantha" kind of ribbing from Dean. "You're such a girl." One of these days I do hope to write a book. The idea is never really far from my mind. But in the meantime, I am having fun with fanfiction and I'm learning a lot about being a storyteller. Thanks for reading and taking time to shoot me a review for every chapter! If you choose to read more, I hope you enjoy them. Oh, and we're working on the next part of Bloody Sunday -- I truly hope you enjoy! Best, Gaelic
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 09:21 AM · On: Brothers
*sigh* how many times do I have to say it? You're a master. Manymanymany hours of grovelling and worshipping are at hand here. In my next review you will probably see me supplicating for more stories.
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 09:15 AM · On: The Fight
I'm just going to continue saying how continuously impressed I am. It will get boring, so I'll leave it at that and give you tons of cookies and a billion exclamation marks.
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 09:12 AM · On: Truth?
AMAZING, again!!!!!!! Man, can you do no wrong? Scratch that, it's always eternal awesomeness. WRITE A BOOK!!!! And then sign it and give me a copy...it would be oh-so-special...pleeeaaassseeeee....
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 09:06 AM · On: Letting Go
I never understood the Francis thing. Who is Francis? It was on the show, but I've just...I'm sure it's an oldies thing that I wasn't around to witness...
Wow, love this chapter! Everything is so poignant and emotional (wow, mother of all chick flick moments) and I'm really hoping that banshee doesn't come back soon...
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 08:57 AM · On: Holding On
Another amazing chapter, gaelic! Wow, I just loved that line...that Dean is swearing a lot as he's getting ripped apart by the banshee...that just seems...so like him.
This is awesome...awesomeawesomeawesome...many cupcakes to you!
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 08:44 AM · On: Banshee
Wow. I'm stuck on the whole Dean-without-a-shirt...will there be more of that?? Lol...amazing lore, gaelic...this banshee is bugging the heck outta me! And that whole scene with the three views of Dean...wow...I started tearing up there...soooo sad and beautiful. This is an amazing chapter! I just...love it...so much... XD
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 30/09/07 08:30 AM · On: Coordinates
Wow. This is amazing. I'm reallyreallyreally drawn in by this! The potent "spell" that Brenna is seemingly casting over Dean is veeery interesting. I'm thinking she IS a witch...but not an evil one...beautiful stuff, gaelic...man, I wish I knew a random language like that...could be fun... :D
Anyway, was this your first story? It's incredible! Lovely as always. Can't wait to find out what's going on! And by the way...I absolutely adore long chapters...lol, they're very involving.
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 29/09/07 02:59 PM · On: The Journey's The Thing
Oooh nice to know there's another one coming after SBS. Glad you got Darren downloaded, my favourite track is Sing To Me, which is the one I've been listening to that reminds me of Brenna and Dean, the lyrics in places sound so like their can't have but want relationship. Jane :)
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 26/09/07 05:33 PM · On: The Journey's The Thing
::hesitant:: No, no it can't be finished I was just enjoying that way to much. Where do I being. With the annoying father who couldn't be bothered to come and see his boys, to make sure that the injuries were palpable and set them on their way. Doesn't John realise how much seeing him would have lifted them. And whats he going to do, waste his energies on Declan, who doesn't deserve them and you can't change what's happened nor a mans reasoning. :heay sigh: Brenna... unfinished business methinks. ::winks:: Dean so needs to sow his seeds with a likeminded soul, he's just missed that particular boat, I do hope that he gets another opportunity in another adventure?? I think I am needing to read another?? So, typically Dean, barely enough time to let his skin heal and he's up and doing and wanting to get moving. But, I think he would also like Brenna, for a bit, before his urge to move on. I think half of what Dean does is so john-motivated, so ingrained it kills me to realise this sometimes. What man could not see his kids when they are torn and needy. This is the one bit of the SPN series cannon I find hard to understand. But I guess its also a great carrot. GS I just so loved this story, it has brought me great joy, tears and anguish and lots of stressing and wanting to read when i can't and teaching me I have to wait. did I mention I don't do waiting that easily hence baggy eyes and late nights! Somehow I managed and have now found myself at the end of the story and I hate this bit as I do tend to get very involved. I still have Sunday Bloody Sunday and am really looking forward to the next part. You mentioned, earlier, that this was your first fic and would I notice the difference in your writing. Well, yes, I can see a growth a burgeoning of a writing style but I think that you have always, always had both the boys voices from the very start. That, to me, is the most important element to a story that I hear Dean and Sam and they came through loud and clear. You should be proud, you are a grand writer. You held me tight in every chapter and that, is magic, and that is, story telling at its best. Ack, I hate the end, but this is it for this story, it was a grand ride and thanks so much for sharing it with me. :) BTW, what did ITunes make of Darren Hayes...? Be honest I won't be offended?? LOL. Take care, Jane ;O
Author's Response: OH! I have taken WAY too long to reply to this wonderful, thoughtful review. For that I am sorry. You know how life gets tangled sometimes? Yeah. ::deep breath:: I'm better now. I'm so very glad you liked this story, Jane. I love that it caused you to emote, that it stirred you. I literally clapped each time I saw a review by you. Thank you for commenting on the shift that you could see in my writing style -- and I really appreciate your saying that have the boys' voices. I know not everyone agrees with how I interpret the boys in action, thought, or words -- just as I don't agree with every writer I choose to read. But I'm glad my interpretation worked for you. And I dearly hope it continues to do so. I see you're posting reviews to Into the Fire! Yay! I hope you like that one, too. SJ and I are putting the final touches on the next chapter of Bloody Sunday right now -- I hope you like it! And... not to self-promote because that makes me squirm, but when SBS is done I'm going to start a solo story once more that returns Abe Nokomis from "Ramble On" to the fray. I wasn't sure if you'd read that one... Oh, and iTunes was very cooperative and I downloaded "This Delicate Thing We've Made" from the collection of Darren Hayes. Very nice. :) GS
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 26/09/07 01:41 AM · On: Brothers
'You matter to me,' GUH! I had to hold back a sob at that line, man that was so everything that Dean needed to hear and what Sam wanted to say. Glad he got it out and Dean's response was beautiful. Declan, grrr what can I say, the selfish B*****d. Putting everyone else in the front line except himself, even Brenna how bad is that. He's a weak man, but is that an excuse? Sam's call to dad, defiant, don't send us anymore jobs till 'we' are ready came through clear as bells, but will John listen. I hate how Dean jumps to johns tune regardless of his own personal situation. Loved the little humourous bits too, the banshee being 'here and there' *g and the bitch between Sam and Dean even when he's hurting bad. And Brenna too, understanding Dean's sense of humour. Grand chapter indeedy. Jane :)
Author's Response: I figured that the dark would be the only shield that would give Sam the strength to say what he really needed Dean to hear and Dean the ability to just let go for a moment. Declen. ::clears throat:: Well, I've told you 'bout him. There's one in every family, methinks. Thanks for commenting on the humor of the headless banshee. :) I'm glad you liked that. I hope you like the rest, and I look forward to your thoughts. GS
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 25/09/07 05:04 PM · On: The Fight
Darren Hayes, he's a kinda pop-rockish guy that used to be the front man of Savage Garden. I love his lyrics and his melodies and just GAH, it swings my boat but maybe not everyones! ;) I'm a puddle of emotion, you really know how to knock it out of your reader, so bed is calling. Catch you later, have a grand day. Jane ;)
Author's Response: Puddle of emotion... hmm... is it sadistic that I like that? ::pauses to reflect:: I'm off to check out Darren Hayes on iTunes. God bless the inventor of iTunes... GS
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 25/09/07 04:54 PM · On: The Fight
What an exciting chapter. I loved the dark, the unknowing, the desperation, pain, blood, even the creepy crawlies on the floor, all brought bitingly into a very sharpe and scary focus. I kinda feel like I've been fighting the banshee! And you've left us with a breathtakingly angsty moment, as Dean falls into unconsiousness. Roll on tomorrow I can't wait to read the next part. I shall be cogitating all day long till I get home. Jane :)
Author's Response: Thank you, Jane! I'm glad you're enjoying this still! I remember when I crafted the idea for this story, I wanted Dean to still be able to kick ass even when he was so wounded. That's my hero, right there. The avenging angel. Plus, I love seeing Sam all fired up and ready to take charge. I hope you enjoy the rest! GS
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 25/09/07 04:14 PM · On: Truth?
Do you know that feeling when you are really enjoying a fic and you can't wait to get back home and read the next chappie?? Well, that was me today, singing away to a Darren Hayes song that reminded me of Dean, and just chilling and wondering what the plot held next. Fab. Now my heart just jumped when Sam went outside to make that call to John. Hells bells I was thinking that the banshee might just jump out and whip him away. I was so relieved when Brenna came and Sam stepped back over the threashold on the right side of the salt! Bad Declan, i guess he thought he was doing the right thing, but look where its left Dean. And who next. I love that Dean is so stoic, all that pain and he still gets himself out of bed, almost crumbling but pushing and pushing and then resting against Sam. And somehow he finds a bit of humour with the pancakes and whilst we are talking about them, they didn't get to eat!!! You can't hunt a banshee on an empty stomach. And now I'm seriously worried as Dean has his arm strapped to his chest and its looking like Sammy's vision is starting to come true. Random thoughts of Brenna... liking the same music, loves Dean's car, pancakes, and now that spirit that's sent her off to sort out the Banshee alone. Oh boy Dean, he really doesn't stand a chance. Only Dean could ride to find a banshee on a tractor and still worry about his car! ! Love it. Grand, absolutely, but I'm fearing reading the next chapter. Jane :)
Author's Response: *GRIN* Who's this Darren Hayes fella... should I check him out? Such a sucker for good music, I am. Declan, well, if you've read Into the Fire ::makes mental note to check reviews:: you know his future, but he's based on someone in my life that was forever qualifying bad decisions on the fact that he was trying to do good and just -- missed the mark. You never knew whether to pity him or punish him. D'oh! The pancakes! Well, when you're in the heat of battle, sometimes things like eating fall by the wayside. They make up for it. :) I could never imagine Dean attracted to a "girly-girl" -- femanine, yes, but someone capable and headstrong as well. I'm glad she's still working for you. And having grown up on a farm, the tractor is actually what I consider to be the furthest from "cool" a vehicle could be. So, it had to be a tractor that took the place of the Metallicar. Don't be scared, Jane -- the next chapter is, well... ::cough:: I guess you'll be the judge on the next chapter. GS
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