Reviewer: SpikesSire (Signed) · Date: 16/08/09 11:34 AM · On: Comfortably Numb
when I read "The Woods..." I first shied away from the thought of Dean being sexually abused. But the more I read the more I wanted to know how you would let such a strong and selfaware of his masculinity man deal with such a mindblowing crime. And wow, you really didn't disappoint me. The way you describe Dean's trauma and how he tries to deal with it, or Sam's and Bobby's attempts of giving help but maybe making things more worse for Dean in his state of mind *sighs* Can't wait to read the next chappy, think you're one of the best writers out there and hope you will feed us with more of your excellent writing. luv, Susi
Author's Response: Susi: wow, thanks so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you were able to get past that initial roadblock to read the first story… the subject matter had the potential to be really icky but I tried to be a subtle as I could in how I depicted it: to show the aftermath rather than include nastily pornographic accounts of the attacks. You make a really interesting point here: which is pretty much that the Dean we know and love would have fought what happened to him with every fiber of his being.Of course he was badly injured, which is a major factor in him not being able to defend himself. But there also are profound emotional and psychological reasons why he was so susceptible to the fantasy family the Benders created for him, and was totally disarmed and overwhelmed by LB’s assaults. I touched on them very subtly in the first story but they are going to be a big part of this one. I hope you continue to enjoy it, and thank so much for touching base – I really appreciate that you took the time!
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 15/08/09 05:03 PM · On: Comfortably Numb
Hey dude... sorry- I missed you over on ffnet... I've been out of town... so I'll leave my review here for ya!.... First... wow- what an absolute downward spiral Dean is on... so tormented and in pain that its as tangible as clothes on his back... And Sam... so hoping beyond hope that he was getting better- he forgot for a minute how wiley his older brother could be... but oddly- I'm finding myself really feeling bad for Bobby... he's heartbroken at what the brother's are going through and I can just see the emotion tearing through him as I read... he wants to strangle Dean- but he sooo wants to fix him.... I did love the Carpenter reference.... I imagine Dean would crap a brick over that one... or maybe Michael Bolton...heehee... Again,, another riveting chapter.... well done!
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 04:35 PM · On: Comfortably Numb
Richard Carpenter---Dean's gonna love that one! Getting beat up by the good Samaritan was a hilarious line! LOL! Ugh!!! You are driving me crazy! what is it already?! Enough breadcrumbs---where's the dinner?
Author's Response: Slowly, slowly catchee monkey! Yup: Dean’s not best pleased at being a Carpenter – couldn’t resist that! Mwa-ha-ha-ha… you will not believe what I have in store for this boy. Even I can’t believe it. and he sure as hell won’t! ;-) But it is going to be a four course banquet, sugah. Plus dessert. And mints at the door as you leave. And valet parking!
Reviewer: meh (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 01:43 PM · On: Comfortably Numb
Thanks for a very intense chapter. Poor messed-up Dean - on the way to some serious de-tox I fear. Looking forward to the next chapter (a whole week away!) to see what's going on in Kathleen's neck of the woods. Maria
Author's Response: Yup: people totally underestimate alcohol as a drug. This is the beginning of Dean’s eyes being opened to it, though, and Bobby sure as heck won’t be as hands-off as he has been up to now… Some nice Hudak in C6, Maria, and the boys finally get to Hibbing in C7… hope to see you next week and I’m so pleased Thursdays are looking a tad more enjoyable to you!
Reviewer: meh (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 01:03 PM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
Wonderfuly heartwrenching scene with Dean opening up to Sam. On the lighter side, I enjoyed Sam's analysis of whammied Bobby's utterings and yay - Dean is a Monty Python fan! I'm starting to like thusdays! Maria
Author's Response: I love Python! I can totally see Dean loving it. Thought y’all deserved some schmoop in there… poor Dean: I feel he wants to bare his soul, but doesn’t want to burden Sam… ;-)
Reviewer: meh (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 08:53 AM · On: Life, Abroad in the Land and Defiant
Oh this just gets better and better. I'm right, this IS better than "Woods". Absolutely worth the extra time you have given the work. You have a great talent with the words and I love the pop-culture references. I can see Dean's face in my mind's eye as he looks at Sam and says "Thought I was gonna be silenced by the lambs there, Sammy". Maria
Author's Response: You know, Maria, I love pop culture and use it all the time in conversation as adjectives, examples, whatever. Dean is a gift when it comes to that... he talks like me! I'm so glad you are enjoying! Hope to post the next chapter next Thursday pm... see you then, I hope! ;-)
Reviewer: meh (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 07:37 AM · On: Leaving Normal
"Slippery when wet" Hoots and gives Lucy a hug for being so nice to poor, shattered Dean. And Sam and Bobby doing the psych evaluation was just awesome. “Leaving the nasty shit in the safe place” is sometimes absolutely the best policy. Maria
Author's Response: That's the first time I have ever written smut... naturally, she was a Mary-Sue! ;-) And you know, that nasty stuff is going to start coming out in the next few chapters... :-O
Reviewer: meh (Signed) · Date: 14/08/09 07:16 AM · On: Mr Brightside
- "Pan galactic fuckin’ gargle blaster, kiddo" - Priceless!! This promises to be even better than "The woods". Dean teetering on the edge, sometimes here and sometimes not, with Sam and Bobby with their arms out, not sure if they can catch him, is written with so much love for the characters. I've fallen for this fic. Maria
Author's Response: Maria, thanks so much! I'm a tad nerve-wracked about posting because Woods was very popular over on FF and here. But I think the fact that I am taking longer to write this means that what I have completed so far is better written than the equivalent chapters of Woods, if that makes sense. I raced through Woods: I posted two updates a week over on FF - I am writing this one at my leisure! I really appreciate you letting me know that you are enjoying it... ;-)
Reviewer: Lbdba (Signed) · Date: 10/08/09 02:31 AM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
Love the continueing story, This is one of my favorites!
Author's Response: Thank so much for letting me know! I don't get too many reviews over here so I grip them all tight and raise them from perdition...hope to post C5 Thursday or Friday. See you then, I hope! ;-)
Reviewer: eeyore (Signed) · Date: 09/08/09 11:11 PM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
You can't leave it here! I'm glad that Dean had that little talk with Sam, even though he seems to have a long way to go.
Author's Response: Thanks muchly dude! Sorry about the cliffhanger but I know you love them really and hey I haven't been so mean with them this time. I think pretty much every chapter of the other one ended with a really evil cliffie. An yup: don't be fooled too much by the soul-baring. Remeber: in my world it's one step forward, two steps back...
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 10:14 PM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
Kate, My Bloody Valentine; LOL great chapter. Dean starting to open up to Sam about what Bender did. where is Missy???
Renee
Author's Response: Yup: a little in-joke there but Tom only gets a brief mention in C5: no crossover here! Having said that, a familiar [hopefully] FBI agent pops up in C6. Hmmm... sound like you are angling for spoilers, Renee! All I will say is that if I stick to my current plot outline, there is definitely one and possibly two Benders in this story. And now my lips are sealed! Hope to see you back!
Reviewer: NongPradu (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 09:59 AM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
Haha! Totally caught the Tom Hanniger thing the second time around! What a dufus I am! lol. I have to say again how good this chapter was. Even through all the heart-breaking angst, you still manage to fit in some of Dean's light humour. The Darth Vader line was just priceless, and so Dean. His ill-timed humour is definitely part of his charm -- one of the reasons we love him so much. I'm terrified of what "the kid" is going to say next. If he or the spirit in him is somehow reading Dean's thoughts, pulling out memories to spit back at him, poor Dean's in for a world of hurt. Looking forward (and biting my nails) to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Howdy sugah! Dean’s total immersion in pop culture is a gift for me, there is no doubt, since I am totally immersed in it myself. I love throwing in lines like that, tho I fear some of my David Bowie might have gone way over the heads of some of the younger readers over on FF! Hmmm. Don’t brood too much on poor old Tom. I do save him – in a manner of speaking. But this definitely isn’t a crossover and he won’t feature beyond C5. But you know, an FBI agent we all know and love might be popping in to C6… Hey, how awesome is my banner?! The wonderful Gypsywoman created it for me. God, I wish I could use it on FF…
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 07/08/09 11:09 AM · On: See How Deep the Bullet Lies
WoW! Each chapter gets better! Your gift for description and expression are amazing! The words seem to flow seamslessly and fluidly and paint a vivd picture of the characters, their emotional upheaval and most private thoughts. And the vague way you intorduce the new villain is mysterious and exciting. The candid discussion between Dean and Sam was so touching. You described Dean's hesitation and desperation to be well exquisitely. And Sam's horror at what they may have done to Dean to compound his problem was gut-wrenching, as was Dean's broken, pleading. I'm glad that Sam gave his brother the reassurance that he had fought off Bender and backed it with physical proof. I had to laugh when Bobby's hunt parallels My Bloody Valentine. Very cheeky move! Evil cliffhanger but just what Dean needs to get his ass to therapy. When his frailties endanger Sam's life that's when he'll take action. I can't wait for the next chapter!!
Author's Response: Thanks sugah! I so appreciate you taking the time... my read count is 430 but so very few people are reviewing and it is very disheartening. Another nine people read this since the last time I looked and you are the only one to acknowledge the hard work... :-( Yes that is Tom Hanniger... a special favor to my good buddy over on FF, SuzMC [you shoud check out her stories - she is a great writer!]. She has a soft spot for Tom and wants him saved. So I thought it would be a nice little in-joke, especially with Dean comenting on the evil cat eyes!But this isn't turning into a crossover and he won't be featuring beyond a brief mention in Chapter 5. Actually a couple of characters from another show I watch will also make an appearance, but again it's fleeting! Just playin with y'all! Anyhoo, I thought it was about time for some schmoop. But brace youself - the events of Chapter 5 mean that by the time we get to Chapter 6 Sam and Bobby going to be way pissed off with the boy... :-O
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 04/08/09 02:33 PM · On: Life, Abroad in the Land and Defiant
The opening description of the thing and its emotions was a marvelous way to begin this chapter. Except for the fact that I don''t know what the thing is or what it wants. *pouts* :( I love the dichotomy of a hunt being exactly what Dean needs and precisely what he doesn't need. Keep up the fabulous work!
Author's Response: Hey, there you are! Glad you liked 'thing'... I am giving nothing away but if you read between the lines of Woods you'll know what it is. But it may not be the only 'thing' out there... Look out for C4 on Saturday or Sunday... ;-)
Reviewer: eeyore (Signed) · Date: 30/07/09 09:49 PM · On: Life, Abroad in the Land and Defiant
I don't know what was more unsettling - 'Gabe' at night in the bedroom or Dean on the hunt and in the alley. Great story.
Author's Response: Thanks so much... I am really trying to transmit that he is confused on a profound level but still able to function 'normally' like so many people who are addicts or have PTSD do - until something triggers some kind of collapse. I'm so pleased it's working for you and that you took the time to let me know... so many people read and never review when it's reviews that inspire us to write better with each subsequent chapter! Hope to see you again... next chapter will be up next week. ;-)
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 28/07/09 03:08 PM · On: Leaving Normal
Fabulous! Dean is definitely making progress. So weird that he opened up to a complete stranger. But it's still a step in the right direction. As always, I loved this chapter! You completely pulled me into the story! Next chapter tomorrow? Yes?
Author's Response: Hey dude! Glad you liked. I think it often is easier to open up like that to someone you don't know... I saw the girl sort of as an earlier version of Jamie in Monster Movie, with this as almost an earlier version of the way Dean opens up to her about his mission. It is a step in the right direction for him, most definitely and he will open up to Sam a lot more in a nice cuddly h/c scene I have in Chapter 4... but the road is long, with many a winding turn! Glad you checked in!Have been a tad disconsolate over reviews trickling in so slowly [on FF especially despite upwards of 50 alerts over there]. I guess a lot of folks hang on until a story is complete. Do rec this and Woods if you know anyone who might like them... ;-) C3 all ready bar tweaking and will likely post on Sunday... ;-)
Reviewer: WynterSun (Signed) · Date: 27/07/09 12:30 PM · On: Mr Brightside
Very nice first chapter. I love your attention to detail and the vocabulary you use blows my mind. I'm glad to see you're continueing with Dean's journey through his trauma.
Author's Response: Thanks muchly, dude! Vocabulary... I tend to use a lot of down-home sayings my redneck compatriots bark out all the time. I reckon they fit Bobby in particular! So glad to see you back and I really hope you enjoy the story! ;-)
Author's Response: Oh, and cat-killer comes courtesy of my future ex-husband who used to use it to describe my nephew. He is an odd child,has to be said...
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 26/07/09 02:11 PM · On: Mr Brightside
Just getting caught up on this story... nice pickup from where the last left off... I'm seriously hoping that the downward spiral that Dean is stuck in will get repaired...
Author's Response: Tree! Great to see you. Don’t want to spoil you too much but there will be some ups and downs for Dean. He’s really struggling and he has a lot to overcome. It’s going to be quite a ride!
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 23/07/09 06:39 PM · On: Mr Brightside
Kate, i was hoping you were going to write a another story around Missy and the boys. hope this one is a good as the other. Renee
Author's Response: Thanks so much for reviewing, Renee... I hope you like this story as much as the last. I am a tad nervous about posting: how can I possibly match the other story? But I'm going to give it my best shot! Should update Sunday... ;-)
Reviewer: Lbdba (Signed) · Date: 23/07/09 02:41 AM · On: Mr Brightside
So glad you're doing a sequel, love this!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! So many people read and on't review, when it's the only 'payment' we get! Hope you continue to enjoy... ;-)
Reviewer: Silvertayl (Signed) · Date: 22/07/09 11:37 PM · On: Mr Brightside
Wow great start to the sequel. I've been hanging out for this. Dean shot Bobby's dogies. Guess this means his recovery is to long and toturous???? Please tell me it is so??? I know I'm sick. I'm sorry I can't help it. Where this beautiful man is concerned (if a man can be beautiful then he is) I just love to see him wounded phsically and mentally. Oh dear I think I need help. That being said hope I don't have to wait too long for my next fix. Silvertayl
Author's Response: DeanGal = sick puppy. What is it about that boy that makes us want to hurt him so? I think it's the Missy Bender that's buried in all of us! Poor dogs. But hey: they were fictional dogs!;-) Yup, the boy is a mess, a skinny, hollow-cheeked, bruised eye, stubbled jaw mess. He is such a mess he might even be wearing the Faith hoodie all through this story... ;-) Have four and a half chapters written thus far, dude, bar tweaking, so expect an update on Sunday!
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 22/07/09 09:19 AM · On: Mr Brightside
The poor dogs, I had hoped Dean would be a little better than he was when he last saw him, but obviously he's broken more than everyone thought, Does he find out about the dogs? Can Sam and Bobby fix him? Can't wait for the next post, Thanks
Author's Response: Yup, Dean is wrecked and Sammy is totally out of his depth. So: the perfect yum! Poor dogs... I have now murdered three dogs in this verse but as well as a device to show just how damaged this boy is that also was a set up for something nicer that happens next chapter... catch you then and thanks so much for reviewing, Maureen! ;-)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 21/07/09 02:57 PM · On: Mr Brightside
Wonderful start - the merging of Dean's angst from his stay in hell and the hint that he i under the influence of the spirit of the Benders (Hope I am reading that right?) promises a great story. Your style of writing is polished and draws the reader on - so here I am trying NOT to fall off the edge of my seat!!! Great start! Abi.
Author's Response: Thanks muchly dude... but read [and review! ;-)] the first story if you can [The Woods are Lonely, Dark and Deep] since there is more to the Hell references than meets the eye here!
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 21/07/09 02:00 PM · On: Mr Brightside
As soon as I saw this I gasped. I had to read it!!! I can't imagine anything getting him back to Hibbing. Fab-u-lous! You rgift for expression is brilliant. I had to laugh out loud at some of the jokes, like the one about cat-killers, also when Bobby says, "thin as an honest fuckin’ alibi.” When are you posting again? Tomorrow? Yes?
Author's Response: Gee that was speedy! You are the Quick-Draw-McGraw of reviewers! Thought I would post here simultaneously this time since I know a lot of folks here don't go to the Other Place! I have up to C4 written bar tweaking so should update Sunday. Mwa-ha-ha... I am giving nothing away about what takes the boys back there but have a pretty good story planned out I reckon, tho am most nervous about posting since I don't think I can possibly do anything as good as The Woods. Cat-killer! Have to thank my future ex-husband for that one: he always used it to describe my nephew [who is odd, it has to be said... all sort of starey-eyed and intense]. Expect more of that and the wonderful things my fellow Rednecks say in day to day conversation. It is a rich dialect! ;-) Hope to inveigle a pretty banner out of Gypsywoman at some point, though I fear it might be a tad spoilery... :-O
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