Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 29/09/09 07:20 AM · On: Chapter 7
Even better than I'd imagined! Sam still knew Dean so well, made his moves predictable. I'm dying to find out why Sam was afraid of Dean? Did Lucifer look like Dean? Thankfully, Dean knows his brother just as well. yay! Now maybe somewhat of a genuine truce? Please...
Author's Response: It did go off with a bang, didn't it? And yes, Sam knew his brother only too well, along with exactly what buttons to push to get Dean to react. As to why he's so afraid and has been in hiding for the past two years - that will all come out over the next few chapters - and there is a shock coming. And you're dead on - Dean does know his little brother just as well. It's time for these two to start making their way back to each other. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 08:03 PM · On: Chapter 6
Sam?! Finally! With every chapter I kept thinking "this will be the one" only to be disappointed (not in the writing or the chapter just the continued absence of Sam). Now I'm nearly bouncing in my seat. Geez, Jo is a real bitch in this story. I see she's no better at hunting than she was before. :) "You know, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you, white man." Too funny! Especially the 'white man'.
Author's Response: Originally we were only going to have Sam absent for one chapter, but there was just so much ground to cover and the introduction of the two OC's Whitesnake and Phoenix, that it had to stretch to two chapters. But that continued absence did give me a few bad moments - and I have to confess, I really didn't enjoy writing Dean on his own at times. I was just as anxious for the two of them to reunite as you were. Jo - I can't say that I am a Jo-hater, but I did think that she was a terrible match for Dean. She was just too much of a child - and a spoiled one at that. But I had a feeling that she might be harbouring a wee bit of a grudge against our Sammy - she seemed rather shocked when it was revealed in BUABS that Sam was actually possessed - almost as if she believed it really was Sam turning evil.... Ah, so glad you loved Bill's dry sense of humour. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 07:27 PM · On: Chapter 5
I was very surprised that Dean and Grace actually got together. How sad that it was only because they both missed Sam. Good thing Dean ignored her cry out his brother's name. Ouch! Dean's dance in front of the window was perfect! It made me laugh and blush at the same time. "So ends lesson one." Love that line! It reminds me of Sean Connery in The Untouchables when he says 'here endeth the lesson.' Duh! I just now got it---Nov ember 2nd. Don't know why people think I'm slow-witted.
Author's Response: We - me especially - agonised over that scene between Dean and Grace, because it is actually Sam that she wants to give her heart to. But it was an act born of desperate need and mutual sorrow - especially for Dean, needing the comforting touch after his fruitless few weeks of searching and finding nothing. Despair was beginning to take him over. Oh, so glad you loved his little nudie dance - I could just picture him doing something smart-arsed like that to put the other hunter off his game. November 2nd - yep, tied it all back to Jessica and Mary. Oh, don't worry - I have frequent Alzheimer's moments. Or as our good friend and fellow Safe Haven girl Supernaturaldh calls them - over-40's moments. LOL Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 06:00 PM · On: Chapter 4
Wow! I thought I knew all that happened in the graveyard but perhaps I don't. Or was it something that happened before? Do you have a trick up your sleeve? Are Sam's nosebleeds caused by efforts to re-establish his psychic mojo? Whatever has Sam running away must be some doosy of a secret. And we all know (so Sam should too) that big brother's going to track him down. I understand why Dean is so pissed. Anyway, another fantastic chapter! As usual I have more questions than answers but you always answer them eventually.
Author's Response: Sam's nosebleeds are indeed caused by.....something.... If we told you, we'd have to kill you - LOL. It will be revealed though - and you might be in for a shock. And yes, it is a doozy of a secret - and also a healthy dose of confused Sam, causing him to draw the wrong conclusions and head for the hills. But don't worry - we will tie it all up nice and neat by the last chapter. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 05:04 PM · On: Chapter 3
Just when I thought Sam was going to return and be Sam again, you take that away. E-V-I-L! How is Dean supposed to explain to a civilian Sam that he is the all-powerful devil slayer? And what if Sam accidently unleashes his powers? I'm off to find answers to my questions.
Author's Response: Yep, we are. Evil with a capital E - ROFL! And we get worse - just wait till you find out what's in store in later chapters. Sam's got a long hard road to travel yet - and so has Dean. The going is about to get extremely rough....and of course, we still don't know if Sam is still Sam.... Oh, and you were right on the money - the golden rules weren't broken. We could never kill either of them, not without a foolproof plan to bring them back again.
Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 03:10 PM · On: Chapter 2
Stupendous! Switching back and forth between Dean and Sam was great and helped to ramp up the tension! And the fight scenes---brilliant! The description of Sam's powers and the affect his emotions played on them was fabulous! I don't htink you killed off Sam. (*crosses fingers* I hope not!) It's only chapter two and I can't imagine all those remaining chapters with a mourning, sullen Dean. Gotta rush off and find out...
Author's Response: Thank you for that. Sometimes it's a little hard when you have so much action going on in two different places - one has to be careful not to spend too much time with one brother or scene, but to switch regularly - it's hard to know just where to break the scene sometimes. Glad we pulled it off. Ahh, so you think that all the golden rules are being strictly adhered to, eh? Well, the next chapter will tell you if you were right... Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/09/09 09:38 AM · On: Chapter 1
Fantastic beginning! I was pulled in right away with the sneaky night raid. Love a story that begins in the middle of action. And the creepy whisper in the cemetary gave me the chills. I actually got goosebumps! Exciting! the fight scene was exquisitely done (and I think fight scenes are extrememly hard!). I could not only see the blows but feel the anger and sorrow behind them. Ruby delivering Sam to the slaughter---who didn't see that coming? (beside Sam?) I like that Sam was a believer right up until Lilith spelled it out for him that Ruby was the wolf in sheep's clothing. And using Katie Cassidy's body---yay! She was my favorite Ruby! I could spend much more time praising this fabulous first chapter but I'm rushing off to the next one.
Author's Response: Well, hullo! And thank you - we do like to hit the ground running sometimes. Nothing like chucking the reader right into the deep end - lol. Yes, that was pretty creepy, wasn't it? And Sam should have listened to the ghost, not the demon. We speculated for a long time that Ruby was up to no good - we weren't sure during S3, but we were really sure in S4, when she started showing her true colours. So glad you loved the fight scene - they are very hard, but luckily we have a few really good scenes in the show to refer to for the boys' moves. Hope you enjoy the action in the next chapter. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: bhoney (Signed) · Date: 23/09/09 11:28 PM · On: Chapter 12
A lovely chapter. Especially this: ""I'd lay my head on Mom's belly and talk to you about what we were gonna do that day, tell you stories that Mom had taught to me. I'd even tell Mom what you were sayin' back to me. And the first time I saw you, after you were born, you just looked up at me with those big trusting eyes and wrapped your little hand around my finger, like you knew my voice already - like you knew I was your big brother...Every night, I'd come into your nursery with Mom and kiss you goodnight, did you know that? I couldn't wait for you to get bigger so we could play ball and do all kinds of stuff together." Dean swallowed painfully. "When Mom was killed - everything was so screwed up. Dad was just a wreck. And I missed her so much. But there was one good thing in all that darkness - I still had you. And you - you needed me. You were so small - so helpless. I promised myself that I'd never let anything happen to you. I wouldn't let anything get you like it got Mom. It was like you became my kid, you know? When Dad put you in my arms the night of the fire, it was like he gave you to me...That's why it hurt so much when you left for Stanford." "I wasn't leaving you," Sam whispered, forcing the words past the huge lump growing in his throat. "Sure felt like it to me. You wanted out - you wanted normal. Hunting wasn't good enough. It felt like we weren't good enough - like I wasn't good enough...I made that deal - I had to. Not because I couldn't stand being alone. Because I couldn't do this gig without you. You called me selfish, and maybe I was, but I couldn't just let you die. Not my kid."" Awww... *sniffle* I LOVED how you used my Dean talking to unborn Sam thing from "Thanksgiving" and Dean calling Sam his kid was just perfect. This section brought me to tears. Sam confessing his fear that Dean couldn't love him after all he'd done was heartbreaking. I loved the boys crying together, Dean commenting that their dad probably wondered how he'd ended up with daughters, and Dean telling Sam a story to get him back to sleep. A lovely, healing chapter. Nicely done. Touching, emotional, chick-flicky, but completely in character. Excellent job!
Author's Response: And thank you so very much for allowing us to use that little snippet about little Dean talking to his unborn brother from The Importance Of Pie. We're glad to know we did it justice, because that mental image you gave us with that particular chapter was just so beautiful, we'd have hated to muck it up. Oh, that chick-flick moment. The first draft wasn't really hitting the mark, so it was tweaked, and tweaked again, and again, and again, before finally being sent to our beta for approval and polishing. We wanted both boys on the floor in tears, but we had to be really careful how we went about it. We knew it had to happen - that big emotional release as both brothers' walls came crashing down. But it could so easily have gone horribly wrong. Thanks so much - we're so relieved that we got it right. It was a monumental chick-flick moment, and it was always meant to be, but we didn't want to pull the boys out of character while we did it. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: bhoney (Signed) · Date: 23/09/09 11:10 PM · On: Chapter 11
LOVED this image of the boys: "The handrail on that side was down, and Dean's left arm was outstretched, his head resting at an awkward angle against his shoulder, Sam's head pillowed on Dean's left palm. Dean's right hand was splayed across Sam's chest, and as Blake stepped further into the room, he saw Sam's right wrist draped over his brother's forearm. Both siblings were sleeping peacefully, their faces serene in the soft, pre-dawn light." Awww...And love that Blake saw it and knew Ginny was going to kill him for keeping the boys apart. Also loved Dean's teddy bear comment, LOL.
Loved Catherine's "Anyone got a short story they want to tell me?" LOL Great sardonic humor there. Also LOVED this: "I'm gonna prove to you that we can be brothers again, Sammy. Starting with bendy straws and frou-frou coffee." Awww...*sniffle* Loved that Dean was so intent on the bendy straws, right down to the color, and remembered Sam's favorite drink. Such sweet details. I found it disturbing that Sam's still referring to himself as "Campbell" in his thoughts. That's gonna have to change. Love that Sam insisted Blake let Dean stay during his exam, but I felt so bad for Dean when he saw the damage he'd done to his little bro. I really liked the old ladies. Especially Em. This made me laugh: "Buddy, my ass," she declared firmly. "If these two aren't family, then I'm a one-eyed snapping turtle." LOL Loved that she figured it out. Nice distinctive voice you created for her, too. And Sam's nightmare was chilling. At least it's clear now why he's so dead-certain that Dean wants him dead. It's just heartbreaking that it's all a huge misunderstanding. How could he base such a huge decision, like leaving his brother and avoiding him for years, on a half-remembered fragment of memory from a time when he was totally out of it and unable to make sense of anything. It's sad that his trust in Dean had deteriorated so much that he couldn't give him the benefit of the doubt. Especially considering all the times he's tried--for real--to kill Dean on the show. And Dean's never taken off, left him to think he was dead for years. Oh, Sam. Really hope they sort all of this out. Also hope you're feeling better now, Jules.
Author's Response: Hey, Beth! You're back! Thank you for that. That image was tweaked almost to death to make the imagery just spot-on. We really wanted to establish that unconscious connection to each other, the mutual reaching out after so long being apart and lost. Oh, and you picked up Catherine's exasperated little comment - awesome! And yes, Sam still hasn't shaken off the John Campbell persona - not yet. But the more time he spends with his brother, and the more details that come out, will slowly but steadily erode away that mask until Sam Winchester re-emerges into the light. Thank you for loving Sam's little team of ladies. We worked hard on getting each of their personalities a little different from each other. We pictured Em as short and fiesty, Willa as kind and motherly, and Ginny as that special person that you just click with and want to tell everything to. And yes, the nightmares are still holding Sam in their grip, not letting him relax and believe that his brother isn't going to turn on him. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: IHeartSam (Signed) · Date: 17/09/09 04:04 PM · On: Author's Notes
wow guys! awesome story, you did so much justice to both charcters in terms of their emotions being expressed and stayed true to them throughout. It was a joy to read and I look forward to more from you both, whether as a team or by yourselves, you are both very talented. so...any sequels planned? hahah -Aliyssa x
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that. We were on a mission right from the start - to tell both brother's stories, and reveal what we thought was in their hearts and minds. We dug deep for our theories on what motivated each man to do what he did, especially Sam, who wasn't at all easy to get a read on during both S3 and S4 - especially S4. And we wanted to give them equal time and sympathy, because even though we're both devoted Dean women, we love Sammy with all our hearts, and firmly believe that they belong together as a team. LOL - no sequel planned at this stage, but you never know what the muses will come up with next. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how you felt, Aliyssa. Reviews are truly gold. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: bhoney (Signed) · Date: 11/09/09 12:01 AM · On: Chapter 10
Love the ending there, Sam turning into Dean's hand unconsciously. Forgot to say--in the previous chapter, loved the stuff about the straws and Sam's hair, Dean hoping he didn't lose it. Glad Blake relented. Sam's letter to Dean was really poignant and sad. I really hope they can fix things (here and on the show) soon.
Author's Response: Thank you, Beth, we sure get a buzz knowing you were affected by our chapter ending, it was a tummy clenching moment after all these boys had gone through to this point. That little subconscious response to Dean's gesture was our way of showing that the boys innate relationship is always there - no matter how far it gets buried by their lives circumstances. Thank you so much for picking this bit out to comment on. Thanks also for caring enough to go back to mention the journal articles about the straws and Sam's hair - we needed Dean to see Sam's connection to their past was still strong. We love it that you picked up on our details. Yes, Blake needed to relent didn't he?! We needed him to show through an outsiders pov our belief that these brothers are stronger together and lost apart. Again, astute pick up there, girl! Five shiny impala's and a Winchester hug for you!! We want their brotherhood fixed too!! Knowing you feel the same way, we think you are going to love our ending... Thank you for reviewing, we are always glad when you stop by. Petra and Jules
Reviewer: bhoney (Signed) · Date: 10/09/09 11:50 PM · On: Chapter 9
"Jeez, what is it with you, huh?" Dean shoved back the chair in agitation, pushing to his feet and storming into the kitchen. He rinsed out and refilled the coffee pot it before setting it on to heat. "I brought you back from Stull, took care of you, nursed you back to health - why the hell are you still convinced I'm gonna kill you? What the hell went down at that gateway that makes you think that, Sam? What secrets are you still keeping, huh?" It's a good question, because I can't figure out what set Sam off, either. Those two brothers that Sam keeps seeing around town are SO sweet. I can see why they'd break Sam's heart, though. I like Ginny a lot. Hope she can get through to her husband and get him to let Dean see Sam. I'm glad she told him about the dreams where Sam cries out for him, wants his brother, as well as the others he heard about from Blake. Also like that Sam cared enough to research and find Whitesnake for Dean to hunt with.
Author's Response: There's so much we want to tell you at this point, but it will just spoil the rest of the fic for you. For now, don't forget that Sam was smack in the middle of his cancer treatment and all the physical and emotional trauma that entails. And remember Sam's last barely lucid's memories of the last time he was with his brother. Both of these tell you something of Sam's mental state at this point. But gotta tell you, your'e on the right track with Dean that there may be a secret Sam's still keeping... Thanks for yet more lovely compliments. We love Ginny too, Jules had her as an ally for Sam from the very beginning of her conception. And yeah, our little brothers are pretty cute. No wonder they break Sam's heart. You'll see Dean's reaction to Sam seeing them in person in our epilogue. And you are spot on, Sam always cared about his brother, that's what the hookup with Whitesnake was all about - keeping Dean safe. Good call, my friend. Petra and Jules.
Reviewer: bhoney (Signed) · Date: 09/09/09 12:09 AM · On: Chapter 8
I felt so bad for Dean, trying to get in to see Sam, and not being allowed. And naturally, he feels guilty even though Sam goaded him into the fight. And poor Sam--cancer? Wow. That's terrible. And to got through it alone... I know Dean didn't appreciate it, but I liked that Sam was still looking out for him, reminded Alvin to wish him a happy birthday, bought the books. It was really sweet and, with the photo on his nightstand, speaks a lot of the love he still has for his brother. This broke my heart: "But - maybe one day, Dean will forgive me enough to remember the brother I used to be, not the freak that I became. Maybe that's why I wrote the letter. I think it is." See--told ya Sam was behind Phoenix! :)
Author's Response: What a wonderful reivew, Beth, you have summarised this chapter perfectly. We just love it that not only do you get our chapter, but you give us your view and your feelings behind it. Thanks so much for letting us know, we truly appreciate it. And a Winchester hug for spotting Sam as the brains behind Phoenix! Petra and Jules
Reviewer: ziggy (Signed) · Date: 06/09/09 03:22 AM · On: Author's Notes
Thanks for your awesome words there girls, though the talent and creativity was all yours, I just tweaked a bit here and there! As I said before, this story has been an honour and a privilege to beta, from first word to last.
I remember Jules uncertainty when she sent the first chapter to me, not sure if I would like it, but after reading the first page I was hooked, and told her this would be one of her best ever stories, even though she had never attempted one like this before. She also told me it would be a 9 chapter story!!! And yes, it did grow a little turning out to be 18 chapters if you count the two part epilogue!
It was great to get the chance to work with you Petra, bringing your creativity to the story, and cyberspace must have been going dizzy with all the e-mails going to and fro as we honed the chapters! Not to mention the added problem of coping with the 9 hour time difference! Thank you also for putting up with me and my red remarks, Jules is used to them but sometimes I get a bit carried away!
All in all, it has been an epic journey for all of us, but one that was well worth it as the finished story was amazing. It is one of my all time faves.
And I would jump at the chance to work with you both again if you decide to to another co-authored fic.
Thanks for everything girls, love you both heaps.
Sarah
Author's Response: Thanks, sis. Your tweaking kept us on the straight and narrow - especially when the boys kept moving from where we'd put them in a previous scene - LOL! And no, I wasn't sure whether this would be the story that would make you want to jump on a plane to Australia and strangle me in person....especially chapter 2..... But it all worked out okay in the end, despite the story growing to twice the estimated length. We certainly did work the internet servers hard there for a while, didn't we? All our multi-coloured emails - lol. Thank you for your help and support, sis - we couldn't have done it without you. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 03/09/09 02:11 PM · On: Epilogue Part 2
I finally got the chance to reread the last two chapters... I had read them when you posted- but in my haste to read so much of whats on the site- I didnt give them the attention they deserved. Ironically- I read the AN prior to rereading so it was kinda neat to see what had go on behind the scenes to this story prior to delving more in-depth.. I wont lie and say that there were times where I didnt kinda say "wait- that doesnt feel "Deanish" to me - but I WILL GLADLY admit- that overall- I think you captured their relationship ( and one that was totally AU so as not to really have a barometer or guide to reference) AWESOMELY... I found myself hating Sam for being such an untrusting coward - then stepping back and honestly being choked-up by all the fears he'd kept so hidden. (an attribute generally so associated with Dean that I think we often forget Sam has to have buried a lot of his fears as well) Likewise- I sometimes wanted to smack Dean around and say "you stupid oaf- you knew Sam so well- you raised, watched over and protected him his whole life- and now you go and be a moron about getting him back" But the true magic of this story is whether you're a die-hard DeanGirl or a Sammy... you couldnt help but be touched by how things played out. In typical Winchester fashion- they had to go through Hell until they could find happiness. I was impressed by how understated the ending was- and that is by no means disrespect. I think any other author would have had them heading out for another hunt or tilting back a beer like nothing had ever happened. Your ending was a delight that it not only left the future wide open- but that in itself- it mirrored that the future WAS ( perhaps for the first time) wide open for them. No more secrets ( geesh what a commentary on life- if most of us could just be loving and truthful- how many misunderstandings and hurts could be avoided...) it really had a feel that I can only describe as the end of Return of the Jedi... Han with Leia, Luke happily off to the side... Obi, Annakin, and Yoda smiling on... oh and the Ewoks celebrating... well count me as an Ewok... I could easily see Luke and Han happily ever after ( not saying the evil empire wont rise again- but for now peace) and could see Obi and Anakin (Bobby, John, etc,....) looking down on them from heaven and just smiling... So- WELL DONE ladies... it was a hell of an undertaking.. I applaud your quest for accuracy and you should be proud of the end result...
Author's Response: Thank you very much, Tree, for your long and detailed review. We are very aware of your huge commitment behind the scenes around here, so we value the time you gave our fic in coming back. We take that as a wonderful compliment. We have been kinda surprised that our a/n have generated so much interest, but secretly pleased that our audience have appreciated the behind the scenes peek. We liked it that you thought it was neat. Jules and I had a long discussion re: your "doesn't feel Deanish" comment because our biggest mantra is always keep the boys in character. As we said in our a/n, we thought long and hard about every plot line, every action we had the boys make. But you know, we came to three conclusions: 1. Often the allure and excitement of fanfic are the plot twists and cliffies. Twisting and turning the apparent reasons for what we get our beloved brothers to do before we give the big reveal is what gets us all emotionally involved because we are so invested in Kripke's story and his characters. We knew there were parts of our fic that would throw our readers until we go to our reveals. We hope that as our story unfolded and we tied all our ends up that you saw we are loyal to our mantra. 2. If you didn't, that's ok. We all view each brother and their actions, their story, through our own lens of experiences and beliefs, and that has to come out in an author's writing. That's the beauty of fanfic. If we didn't represent Dean in parts of fic in ways you believe in, just know we are die hard Dean girls who adore Sam to bits, and that means ultimately we are all on the same page. And that page is a solid belief in their relationship. Thank you SO much for seeing that and making your lovely comments. 3. Kripke has messed with us something severe in S4. He has had all of us on his roller coaster, struggling to find reason why either brother did and said what they did. Since this is a season 4 fic that becomes AU from 4.14 onwards, we wanted to get into the hearts and heads of each brother during this turbulent time. Anyone watching S4, as the events of the Winchester lives stockpiled, would know this wouldn't be pretty. To hear we had you both understand and "get" each boys pov while also despairing for each of them means you were right there with us. We are buzzed that you not only saw that in our work, but made sure you let us know. We appreciate and enjoy that very much. And you are so right with your comment that there is no reference point for this one because of its unique AU aspect. It was new territory, and we nervously knew it - No one, not even Kripke, has kept our boys apart for such a long time where one was deliberately hiding from the other because of damaging misunderstandings. But rest assured, our plan was always, always, to get them back together as brothers. We also felt your analysis about Sam's buried feelings being an attribute we all view more typically to be of Dean to be intuitive and totally spot on - both in the Show and in our fic - and we couldn't agree more. Great comment, girl. One of the best parts of your review is your indepth discussion of our ending. You have to know we love it. We felt it had to be that way to be truly Winchester and your take on it is superb. And you have our absolute agreement that real life should be this simple and peaceful *sigh* We also love your Star Wars comparison. Great analysis, and yeah, we reckon John and Bobby smiled down on them too, even if they cussed with you along the way! Once again, thank you for your awesome review. We appreciate your honest opinion and intellectual interrogation, and cherish every one of your kind words and compliments - given to us in CAPS no less!! Sorry this response is so long winded, but you bought out the thinky-thoughts in us both... Petra and Jules
Reviewer: supernaturaldh (Signed) · Date: 02/09/09 09:52 PM · On: Author's Notes
Ladies, I bow to the masters. This was wonderfully written, and a totally awesome read!! Denise
Author's Response: Aww, Denise, thank you so much! We can tell you, though, that our poor fingers need a rest after all that typing! And you should have seen our faces when we realised that the completed epilogue was a story-length in itself - ROFL! So glad you could come along for the ride. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 01/09/09 08:25 AM · On: Author's Notes
Jules and Petra, once again thank you for writing this amazing story and for your author's notes, i enjoyed reading them, i'm not a writer so i didn't understand all of the hard work involved, having read your notes i do now lol,so once again a big thank you.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that. There was a lot of work in this one, more so than usual. And we spent a couple of hours in a planning session, just mapping out the timeline of the missing two years so we knew exactly what each brother was doing. Between Petra's big picture planning and flowcharts, and my attention to detail and all the nitty-gritty bits, we made sure the story flowed as smoothly as we could. Our research folders are literally bulging at the seams after this one, but it was worth the effort to touch people so deeply. Thank you once again. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: pinkphoenix1985 (Signed) · Date: 31/08/09 10:04 AM · On: Author's Notes
Jules and Petra- BRAVO!!!! all your hard work really paid off because this is one of the most awesome fanfics I've ever read and I've been recommending the hell out of it :D I really hope that you two will get together and co-write another story together because I'll be there to read it :D THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE RIDE! I know that I'm going to be rereading this over and over again :D
Author's Response: Oh, gosh, thank you so much for that! We're thrilled, absolutely thrilled! It was hard work, can't deny that, but the response we've received has been overwhelming. And we've even gotten reviews for the author's notes!! As for another co-write - you never know what the future (and future plot-bunnies) holds.... Jules & Petra
Reviewer: gapdragon (Signed) · Date: 31/08/09 05:54 AM · On: Author's Notes
Wow - double wow. I've tried to review several times before but couldn't as anything I tried to say seemed woefully inadequate. Finally I'm having to settle for just saying thank you thank you thank you. Awesome x
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that - it's Su, isn't it? Hope we've got that right. Thank you so much for letting us know what you thought. And for the pretty stars to add to Petra's collection. We know this has come from the heart, and we thank you sincerely for it. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: blackcatswhiskers (Signed) · Date: 31/08/09 04:22 AM · On: Author's Notes
I loved this story - great work, girls!! Rachel
Author's Response: Thanks, Rachel. Huh, so much for us saying that we can bang out a couple of chapters each over the course of a month, and have the story finished by the time we left for the OzCon...!!!!! Thanks for sticking with us till the end. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 30/08/09 02:50 PM · On: Author's Notes
Ladies, what a pleasant surprise to see this and travel down memory lane with you. Thank you once again for taking us along on a fantastic ride and thank you for your kind words :) See you again very soon!? I sure hope so! Oh, and "eye-hugs" of course for Germany to Australia - lol!
Author's Response: Thank you, Dagmar, for taking time out from your busy schedule - and Sidney - to review. It was a bit of a journey, wasn't it? I can't believe it myself, sometimes, and I was right in the middle of it. Oh, thank you! Eye-hugs all around!!!! And yes, you will see us soon, I hope. Not sure when the next joint venture will be, but we're both tapping away on different projects. One at least hopes to be finished and posted soon. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 30/08/09 01:56 PM · On: Author's Notes
This was a great surprise to find last night- extra notes from you two! It occurs to me that this year the two of you together managed to write a novel. The story is so perfect for the Winchesters, it does make me wonder if you could possibly change a few things and turn this into something you could actually send to a publisher? It would be hard giving in the emotional urgency that naturally comes with all of us knowing the Winchesters, but I trust you could do it. It may be worth thinking about.
Author's Response: We did write a novel, didn't we? I've worn a few letters off my brand new keyboard, just quietly. As for publishing it - well...not sure on that one. I'm too chicken, for one thing. But I won't say an outright no - I'll just sit here blinking and looking vague.... And thank you for reviewing our author's notes! How cool is that? We hope you enjoyed the little peek into the making of Here At - LOL! It was crazy at times, but so worth it. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 30/08/09 12:02 PM · On: Author's Notes
Firstly it has always been my pleasure to send you both lots of shiny stars. You deserve each and every one of them. Secondly, to find this update of author's notes was an completely unexpected but wonderful pleasure. Personally I'm amazed that you have produced such an exquisitely detailed and intense story in as little as 8 months. From previous experience of large fanfic projects I know how hard it is to keep to deadlines and to simply keep going when real life keeps interfering. So I take my hat off to the whole team for getting to the end and still having hair - is it grey yet? I'm glad Petra, that you have regained your muse and are planning to starting writing. I look forward to reading them. And Jules, I will be reading your story "While Shepherds Watch" very very soon, and I can guarantee I will be leaving more reviews and stars for you. I love being able to let the talented authors on this site know how their story makes me feel as soon as I reach the end of each chapter. Finally, yet again, thank you so much for your hardwork and for sharing this incredible story.
Author's Response: We do love shiny stars. Eight months might seem like a short period of time, but believe me, this story consumed almost every waking hour. We were planning while we worked, and then got home and wrote, or researched, or planned some more. Our in-boxes were choked with emails back and forth between the three of us, and quite a few times it got hair-raisingly confusing. At one stage I lost touch with what update we were on for changes to a particular chapter. It was an intense and crazy time, but in the end it was worth it. Hair - well, mine's grey, Petra's is a few strands less, and Sarah's has grown longer with all that tugging - lol. Won't say what the wine intake has grown to.... Thank you once again for your feedback, your very shiny stars, and your support. It means a great deal to two hard-working authors. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: lynne88 (Signed) · Date: 30/08/09 11:57 AM · On: Author's Notes
Thank you! This was a wonderfully unique and captivating story. I think you nailed the characters beautifully. Would you ever consider giving us a short follow up story looking at what happens during the holiday visit?
Author's Response: Thank you, Lynne. And thank you for all those lovely stars. Petra collects them for a rainy day - LOL. Seriously though, it's wonderful to get such feedback and know that we've hit the mark as storytellers, especially after working so damned hard on this story. As for a follow-up.....well.....*scuffs feet on floor*.... not sure on that one. We weren't planning it - we just thought we'd leave it up to everyone's imagination. But you never know what will happen in the future, so I suppose the answer to that would be a definite maybe. Thank you so much once again. Jules & Petra
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 29/08/09 03:43 PM · On: Epilogue Part 2
Amazing, epic journey and I've enjoyed every single step of the way. It was awesome, absolutely brilliant, and no doubt somewhere in the future I will be back to read it again.
Only have one question, is that previous story that introduces Grace and Ben to us? Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing.
Author's Response: Midge, thank you from both of us for your wonderful review to cap off your marathon catch up. As we had said to other wonderful reviewers who tell us that they too will read this fic again, that is the highest compliment you can pay an author. You have two humble co-authors standing here in stunned appreciation over here. You will find Grace in Mizpah's stunning fic "While Shepherds Watch". I recommend you grab a read not just to get to know Grace better and find out how she came into the Winchester's lives, but for a heartwarming dose of brother bond. It's one of my fav's. We are basking in all your stars, girl. So shiny and beautiful. Thank you so much for sprinking them. Petra and Jules
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