Reviewer: youthere (Signed) · Date: 16/04/09 08:50 AM · On: Back In Black
Whoa, I so did not see that coming! It wasn't Dean he wanted to talk to... Was this what you had in mind when you wrote the first chapter? I love that he felt the need to talk to Jess about this, love what it implies about their relationship.
Author's Response: That scene was originally ALL I had in mind. I wanted Sam to go back to the beginning, so to speak, after everything that had happened to him by that point. Then I just had to figure out WHAT had happened! Glad you liked it hun - and next chapter of White Feather is in the works!(Shameless plug. Sorry. 'cept I'm not... heh)
Reviewer: GotTheShining (Signed) · Date: 08/04/09 03:10 PM · On: Back In Black
The ending was really good though a little sad. I couldn't help but wish Sam actually heard Dean. The story leaves it a little vague but it felt like Dean was speaking to himself. Which would be true to character but a girl can hope right?! And yes, thank you for answering all my questions. Closure is GOOD:) Ready for your next fic.
Author's Response: It's me. Did you really expect a happy ending? heh. Dean was talking to himself - it didn't feel in character to have him say that to Sam directly (not to mention being so fluffy the bunny nealy chewed my fingers off to stop me...) but maybe Sam over-heard him. Maybe not, but I think he would have figured out that Dean did appreciate it really, and did take something from the trip. Other than another hospital stay, anyway! Glad you liked it - I'm still updating Darkness if you're looking for more to read; it's written and being beta'd so it should be fairly regular posting on that one! Thanks for R&R'ing! Cal
Reviewer: GotTheShining (Signed) · Date: 08/04/09 02:58 PM · On: Bouncing
Ok I'm confused. Who does Sam want to talk to? Pre-Hell Dean????? Love when Dean mumbles "I don't bounce"! Funny, the word 'bouncing' normally brings happy thoughts to mind... like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, etc. The irony then when it refers to the sickening, vomit inducing, 'thudding' sound as a body bounces against the rocky outcroppings was extremely vivid. I could actually hear the sounds in my head as I read/Sam retched. You wrote that well!!
Author's Response: Yeah, poor Dean. Bouncing's gotta hurt - his dignity as much as anything else! And Sam wanting to talk to pre-Hell Dean is a new one! I love the suggestions everyone's come up with for that - it was something I really wanted ths fic to do; pose that question and see how people answer it...
Reviewer: CatzEye (Signed) · Date: 06/04/09 05:23 PM · On: Back In Black
That was just an absolutely beautiful chapter -- poetic and perfect -- Indeed- I have been saved!!
Author's Response: phew - glad you liked it!
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 05/04/09 10:24 PM · On: Tricks & Dust
This ended just RIGHT! I love who Sam was telling the story to. How perfect! I'm also really glad that Dean was able to tell Sam that the grand canyon was great. Like you mentioned, he'd changed so much, it didn't mean the same thing it would have a few years ago, but it was still good. Excellent story! I'm still wondering about the poor werewolf. What happened to the poor werewolf?!? :)
Author's Response: poor werewolf? POOR WEREWOLF??!!! hmm... now there's a thought. maybe the boys'll have to go back to the canyon? we'll see! Glad you liked it - thanks as always! Cal
Reviewer: CatzEye (Signed) · Date: 05/04/09 12:55 AM · On: Bouncing
Wow Cal! - This is an absolutely lovely chapter -- I love the bouncing around you do, absolutely love this writing style, as I do pretty much everything you do here -- Wonderful!
Author's Response: Like a freakin' rubber ball, this one... thanks hun! Hope you like the rest... Cal
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 06:24 PM · On: Back In Black
Thanks for the great read, i enjoyed this story.
Author's Response: Thanks for R&R'ing, as always! Glad you liked it. Cal
Reviewer: justannanow (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 05:25 PM · On: Back In Black
I'm not sure whether to smile or cry with this one. I guess some of both. And personally, I liked the writing style. It added something to the story but I really can't say what. But I did like it a lot and it was very bittersweet which not too many people do well.
Author's Response: It is both, I think. It was meant to be just funny, but things got just a little twisted up along the way. Glad you liked it, thanks! Cal
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 04:04 PM · On: Back In Black
So - was it to Jess' grave that Sam went to pour out his heart? Or Madison's? That was a lovely ending - I'm glad that Dean got to hear Sam talking about things, even if it was from a distance. And chuffed that Dean got his sense of wonder after all. Hope that more plot bunnies like this one bite you with sickening frequency - LOL. Sounds like a curse, doesn't it? I must stop being a hermit and take a peek at more of your stuff. Jules
Author's Response: Oooh, now there's a twist I hadn't thought of. It was Jess' grave - but it could be Madison's as well, I guess! The plot bunnies can come bite all they like - long as they wait 'til I've got the current WIPs a little further along first! (Though I suspect they won't. Can hear something crawling up the stairs...) Love to see you over in my twisted little world - enjoy! Thanks Cal
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 03:55 PM · On: Bouncing
I could actually follow all the jumping around quite easily - and it was very well done. The tenseness of the situation bled into the writing and staccato style, allowing the tension to ramp up in the reader as well. And the fading from Sam's dream to reality, as well as Dean's realisation of the counter-clockwise rubbing of knuckles against his shoulder, were brilliant touches. Hmm, yes, I have a question - lol. Just whom is Sam needing to talk to? His sinking into silence was sad, but understandable. Even though Dean didn't mean for it to sound like Sam's fault, the kid does take on way too much guilt. Let's hope that whomever he needs to vent to is sympathetic.
Jules
Author's Response: Well I'm glad someone could follow it - I couldn't! Sometimes you just gotta hold on and let the bunny take you where it will. I wanted to see Sam get quiet for once, instead of caring-and-sharing - kind of a role reversal. It was interesting to write that - to see how Dean reacted to it, and who it was Sam would talk to... Ta!
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 03:45 PM · On: Been there, Done that
Again, great perspective - are you sure you haven't got the boys locked in your wardrobe? Really loved the litany of Dean's wishes - and the bitter-sweetness of each thought. And the whole "I knew that he knew that I knew" was great - brought a smile to my face, as did Dean's thought that Sam does sheepish so well. But how the heck are you going to get him out of this one? *picks up machete, looks at kittens, tosses machete onto floor and cuddles kittens instead* Jules
Author's Response: Nah. They're tied up under the bed... I wanted ths story to be a little funny (in between all the angst!) so it's great to hear you liked that little bit. And Sam does do sheepish very, very well. hee Thanks again!
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 04/04/09 03:36 PM · On: Tricks & Dust
This was a wonderful perspective into Sam's mind. I could feel him bouncing around between being happy his brother's back and a sort of weary resignation that their entire world is jacked up beyond belief. And as another reviewer said - only the Winchesters could get attacked by a werewolf while looking at the Grand Canyon. Jules
Author's Response: heh - yeah. Only the Winchesters. Thanks!
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 31/03/09 09:26 AM · On: Bouncing
So who was it he wanted to talk to, needed to talk to, John? Liked the way you had each one in a dream struggling to find a way back from the traumas, and Dean being Dean finding 'morphine rocks'! Then Sam's realisation it wasnt Dean that he needed to hear him! So a final part? I'll be watching out for it...Jacq
Author's Response: Love the guesses people are coming up with for who he needed to talk to - though none of you have got it yet... *grins* I've been ambushed by an evi lplot bunny (well, this one was an ambush, so maybe it should be 'recaptured'?) but I'll crack on with this soon as! Looking foward to meeting you on Saturday!
Reviewer: youthere (Signed) · Date: 31/03/09 08:27 AM · On: Tricks & Dust
Heheh... it's probably twisted that I think this is funny. But well... only a Winchester would manage to get pushed into the Grand Canyon by a werewolf! Good start!
Author's Response: It was meant to be a little funny - so great! And if you're twisted, then so am I... heh
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 31/03/09 04:48 AM · On: Been there, Done that
I like the way you have done it from the inner thoughts perspective, so much thought as Dean is falling that takes so little time...onto part 3 Jacq
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 31/03/09 04:41 AM · On: Tricks & Dust
Oh boy, what a cliffie, and all poor Sam wanted was give a small something back to Dean, life really is never simple...on to part two Jacq
Reviewer: GotTheShining (Signed) · Date: 29/03/09 08:53 PM · On: Bouncing
Uh yeah...*raises hand* questions here.
Author's Response: In a good way, I hope? *chews knuckles worriedly...*
Reviewer: moira4eku (Signed) · Date: 29/03/09 10:46 AM · On: Bouncing
I wonder who he wants to talk to. It is so sad that Sam can't talk to Dean when he is aware. Dean was coming aware after being almost catatonic when he said that bit about the Grand Canyon. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: That's the big question, ain't it! Remember those notes at the beginning of Chapter 1...? All will be revealed - soon. I hope. ;) But I was going for Dean in a coma for three days - I guess catatonia works as well - maybe need to brush up on my medical jargon a little... Ta for R&R'ing!
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 29/03/09 09:41 AM · On: Bouncing
Two brilliant chapters, i like the way you move this story around, looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it! I was a little nervous about posting this chapter as it does jump around so flinkin' much, so it's a relief to know it worked. Ta!
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 29/03/09 08:48 AM · On: Bouncing
Yes I have questions! Like what happened to the werewolf? I like that, though. You know something bad has happened, and you get to see the aftermath, and guess at the details in between. You changed style in this chapter, I noticed. It still works- probably better since you're going back and forth between point of view so quickly. I'm anxious for more!
Author's Response: So am I... Haven't actually got a clue about that Werewolf. Maybe another fic in that - don't think it's gonna fit in this one. See? You've gone and inspired me again now... Yeah, style changed. I tinkered around with keeping it first person for a while, but it just wasn't working. Like I said, tense/POV - all fair game in this one! Who knows what'll come next. ta hun! Cal
Reviewer: CatzEye (Signed) · Date: 26/03/09 11:13 PM · On: Been there, Done that
You've definitely left me on & practically over a cliff, girl - So------- Please, like, save me?? (Like this lots, by the way...)
Author's Response: Now would I leave you hanging? Li'l ol' me? Since I don't actually know where this one's going, I'll be saving myself at the same time! Next chapter coming soon. I hope... Ta hun!
Reviewer: moira4eku (Signed) · Date: 26/03/09 10:50 AM · On: Been there, Done that
Pulease! Don't kill Dean! I'm hoping he blacked out and the werewolf died on it's way down (maybe it broke Dean's fall and they landed on a ledge). It would be just too sad if you made this a death fic! I loved looking into Dean's mind. You did an excellent job with that.
Author's Response: Well thanks! Glad you liked the peek inside that weird and wonderful place - but as far as I know, this isn't a death fic. See what the boys get up to next - but if it turns out that way, I'll warn you!
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 25/03/09 06:42 PM · On: Been there, Done that
Well, I'm glad that this WASN'T a two-shot, because then I'd have to find a diplomatic way to say that I didn't like the ending very much :) As it is, AHHHH!!! Finish the story SOON!!!! You're right, you caught Dean in a very weird mood. I'm sad that he doesn't feel any sense of wonder to finally be at the Grand Canyon. I wish he could get that back somehow. I'm actually pleased and surprised that you were inspired by my style. I don't know that I warrant inspiration from anyone. Reading how you've done it, though, I find it very compelling, and a little comforting in a way. I hope I come close to pulling that feeling off.
Author's Response: Heh - I didn't really like that ending either, but boys will be boys. Ta hun!
Reviewer: CatzEye (Signed) · Date: 22/03/09 11:52 PM · On: Tricks & Dust
Oh my gosh - You're trying to kill me now, aren't you -- Such an awesomely eloquent story, but I think I might die if you leave the end like that! -- More! Girl, more.......?!
Author's Response: Me? Homicidal? Nah... More on the way! If I can get Dean to stop rambling...
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 22/03/09 10:39 PM · On: Tricks & Dust
Heh. These poor guys can't even go to see the Grand Canyon without their lives getting messed up! :) Seriously, I love the story. Sam's point of view really brings it home. I wondered about his wish in the episode- wondered if he thought about it later, what he REALLY wanted. I love it that he tried to do something nice for Dean. I look forward to the rest of the story, because of course you've left it in a lovely cliffhanger.
Author's Response: Think I'm getting addicted to cliffies now. They're just so much fun to write... Glad you enjoyed it, as the style is inspired by yours! And yeah, even that trip to the Grand Canyon could never just go easily for them, could it. heh. Ta hun, Cal
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