Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 10:18 AM · On: Chapter 3
Hey! I really like the Angel/Buffy reference to a tv show about a vampire with a soul...!!! Yeah, I can't really say much about this, because it would take too long so...more love, more cookies, and I'm really excited to read your next story!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Shiny -- I really appreciate you reading and taking time to review. I know how busy everyone is -- I swear I feel like I need to have at least two more hands sometimes to get everything done -- so the fact that you spent some time with me means a lot. And I couldn't let the vamp with a soul go w/out some kind of Angel reference (pays homage to Joss Whedon). Thanks again! GS
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 04:57 AM · On: Chapter 3
Thank you for this wonderful, emotional story. I loved that Sam said Dean remembered how to find his way home. This was an awesome wrap-up to a great piece of writing. Very intense, full of brother love. I liked the flashbacks Dean had - I felt so sad for him when the truth hit him that his father was long gone. Can't wait for your next story :)
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and taking time to review. I've enjoyed each one -- and I'm glad this final chapter worked for you. I look forward to seeing you again! Best -- GS
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 01:06 AM · On: Chapter 3
More presents! A very satisfying chapter GS. Loved the reunion between the brothers, and the way you resolved the Sophie/Kat problem. And Dean remembering John was gone? *sniff* But Sam thinking Dean was dead and describing how he felt?? Even worse. It is such good news that you have another story on the way...I'm doing a happy dance here! Will definitely be seeing you soon!
Author's Response: ciel -- thank you so much for that review. I'm glad those moments struck you -- they got to me a bit, too, while writing. Thanks, too, for the kudos on futurue stories! I look forward to seeing you again! GS
Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 12:43 AM · On: Chapter 3
I'm so glad you wrote this story. It has been a pleasure to read, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I'm looking forward to the next story too! ~Kayla
Author's Response: Thank you, Kayla. It was a bit of a different style for me -- seperating them for so long -- but I wanted to see what would happen. I'm really glad you enjoyed it -- thank you for the review. GS
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 12:15 AM · On: Chapter 3
First of all, Dean on a motorcycle…hot! Reminds me of Jensen’s Alec days.
Oooo, I knew the moment I heard the blisters needed cleaning it wouldn’t be good. I really liked this part: “A slick sheen of sweat instantly covered his body as his legs disappeared and he sat down, hard, on the motel room floor in front of Sam. His brother's strong hands held tight to his upper arms, but he didn't feel the contact. He couldn't hear Sam's voice telling him to take it easy, easy… just breath, okay, I’ve got you… he couldn't see his brother's frightened eyes. He saw only the holes in his memory filling in with the devastating truth.” A very nice visual. And I loved you referencing us back to the pilot…actually, I enjoyed the whole remembering scene very much. And, we just watched Papillon not that long ago. Awesome ending, not disappointed in the slightest...no worries, my dear, it was a great read. Can't believe you did that all in one sitting, though. Whew!
Author's Response: That will probably never happen again. Like... ever. It was a moment of insanity. A really loooong moment of insanity, but, well, there you go. :) I even sent it to my beta in two parts because I feared she'd run away from me. And I can't believe you just saw Papillon!! Pheonix mentioned something similar -- it's not one of his more famous movies, so I was afraid most people would be like "Huh?" How very cool! Thank you so much for your continued reviews, your support, your advise, and for believing in me when I wavered on that notion myself. I look forward to all of your future work with exciement and I hope you enjoy any future stories of mine you choose to read. Best always, GS
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 09/08/07 12:11 AM · On: Chapter 3
Whew! You weren't kidding about the length...I think my eyeballs have dried out! It didn't feel long though...as with all your stuff it pulled me in and held my attention all the way through. Some highlights for me: The description of Dean on the bike, wind blowing his shirt up...good lord! Counting the beats of the water as it dripped from the faucet...I've always loved this method of dealing with pain that you've given Dean...it just seems so right... Metallica's Turn the Page...love that song...and the Snow Patrol songs...love that band!! The scene with Kat and Dean in the kitchen...girl has more self control than I would have in that situation! Loved the image of Dean inspecting Sam for damage in the motel room...just like he did in Hunted. The moment when Dean realized that John was dead....guh...so hard to watch him go through that kind of devastation all over again. Finally the reference to Papillon...as soon as Kat mentioned that Sam said butterfly in French, I started yelling "Steve McQueen, Steve McQueen!!" Plus and this is no word of a lie, as I'm writing this review, Papillon is playing on the classic movies station I've flipped to on my television!! Another superb job Gaelic! As always I've enjoyed the ride and am REALLY looking forward to your story with Sojourner. Can't wait to find out what you're brilliant minds come up with!
Author's Response: No Way! Papillion was on your TV?! That gave me goosebumps. It's been awhile since I've seen that movie and I wasn't sure if anyone would even remember it -- very cool! :) Gotta love Steve. Sigh. I love that you inserted your favorite parts -- that means the world to me. I'm still grinning. My beta requested that I put Dean on a motorcycle in some story somewhere and when this one came to me I thought... hey... I'm glad you enjoyed it. I thought about trying to break it up into 4 parts, but I couldn't figure out a good place to do that and I wanted to keep the motion going. Thanks so much for your detailed reviews and for sticking with me. Hope you enjoy future stories! :) Best -- GS
Reviewer: star76 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 10:25 PM · On: Chapter 2
Ok, So I never sent in a review to a story before, but I love your writing and the wait for part three is killing me! The depth with which you portray Dean's character is incredible, and you write long stories which is great - it gives the reader something to really get into. I am always so pleased when I see that you have begun another story. We all love a bit of hurt Dean!! Who wouldn't want to dress his wounds?! The way you have described Deans memory loss, and its gradual return, made this story really interesting 'cos I've been as confused as he is!! Umm, ok, that's it for now. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your work. How you have time to write with a family is beyond me. My fiance has given up on me and my Supernatural obsession, he even refers to Dean as "your other boyfriend"!! Looking forward to reading part three when you get the chance to post it. Please keep writing whenever you get the chance!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you chose to review!! Reviews are so amazing -- even the really short ones speak to me. Tell me that something I'm doing is right and you've been entertained (or at least not bored to tears, else, why bother reviewing, right?). I'm thrilled this story has entertained you and I hope you enjoy the final part. It's the longest one, but I couldn't figure out how to break it up again. And I didn't want to stop the action. Such as it was. My husband has been wonderfully supportive with this obsession of mine -- he says he's a fan of anything that makes me happy. And writing about these characters certainly does that. Thru Terry's Eyes made me a T-shirt with my favorite Dean pic on it (gray T-shirt, lighting a match, from Hookman) and when I wore it, my baby girl pointed at him and went "oooooo." That's right, baby, you've got taste. :) Thanks for your encouragement and I hope to see more of your reviews -- here and on other stories. Best always, GS
Reviewer: sojourner84 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 08:19 PM · On: Chapter 2
When Dean realized he'd forgotten Sam...*sad* Loved Dean remembering pieces parts in this section. *salutes* Again, just dropping in. :) -SJ P.S. I'm not a Latin expert, but it looked good to me.
Author's Response: Ah, there you are... now you have me anxious about your final review... Like 40% anxious, 60% excited. Hee. *returns salute* Thanks for the Latin approval. It's thanks to you that I got into that dang language in the first place. *arches eyebrow* GS
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 08:17 PM · On: Chapter 2
That moment of Dean knowing he has a brother is like a kick in the guts. I love the way Dean is piecing things together bit by bit, desperate to understand what is going on ... like me! And the connection with Jim Murphy was a great idea. Hurry back GS, I'm ready for more as soon as you are!
Author's Response: Yay -- thank you. :) More tonight. I wanted to get through the review replies -- posting so close together got me a little behind in that. Whoops. Glad you liked the use of Jim Murphy. Why not, right? I have to admit, I'm a huge sap and I cried a bit while writing the scene when Dean remembered Sam. Well, maybe not CRIED... but my eyes watered a bit. ;) Thanks so much for reading and I look forward to seeing what you think of the rest... GS
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 08:10 PM · On: Chapter 1
Wow, this is like Christmas come early! Two GS stories (credit to freyja too!) in quick succession. This is a powerful chapter, I love it that Dean knows something is missing - even when he doesn't know much else - and that Sophie thinks Dean's eyes are pretty. Of course she does...she's not BLIND, right? A great start, I'm reading straight on!
Author's Response: Freyja will grin when she sees that -- writing Wolf and Man with her was fantastic fun. I'm so glad you're enjoying this! I'd actually finished this before Wolf and Man had completed, but wanted to wait until it was complete before starting to post. I felt weird about having two things posting at once. I know. I'm weird. *grin* I love that you caught that Sophie thinks Dean's eyes are pretty. I. Love. His. Eyes. Hope you like the rest! GS
Reviewer: sojourner84 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 08:09 PM · On: Chapter 1
I got to read this, as you know, a while ago, and I still am in awe that you weaved this story in just a few hours, all in one night. It's so...well put together. I love that the readers are left knowing only as much as is revealed to Dean. Leave us in his confusion which is brilliant (or I guess brill...picked that little golden nugget up from the chat box...mmmhmm. You learn something new everyday *laugh*). I have my full review for when you post the last part. Just wanted to get in here and say something. Oh and that part about Dean feeling a 'low heat building' *laugh* Totally what you writing him in a shower did for me. ;P -SJ
Author's Response: *waves* I like you dropping by!! Thanks for being one of those souls who eased my anxiety when I finished this... You've been such an amazing friend, sj. And I dig that you like the story. :) GS
Reviewer: ShinyWinchesterGun (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 06:47 PM · On: Chapter 2
Excellent! I like how Dean isn't getting his memory back all in one go, but sort of in pieces...and yay! Sam isn't dead. Hmmm...I'm curious about all the mystery that surrounds Sophie (vampire, wow! nice twist!) and Wade and Rena. Can't wait to find out what it all means! *prods* cookies?
Author's Response: *Smile* Cookies always help. I'll post later tonight. Final part. Hope it works for you. Thanks for reading, reviewing, and spending some time with me. Best -- GS
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 08/08/07 04:52 AM · On: Chapter 2
Gaelic, this is fantastic! I love how we get an insight in Dean's mind and how the memory of "his" Sam slowly comes back and makes him ache for Sam. Great also that you have little recaps of different episodes involved. You seriously wrote this all in one piece??? Amazing! Looking forward to the final chapter. Thanks for the great work!
Author's Response: Yeah, it was a moment of weirdness -- sat down at the computer around 8pm to start sketching it out and the next thing I knew it was 2am and I as so close to being done that I just decided to finish. When I broke it up into 3 parts I polished up some bits and I had a couple of people read over it for me before I got brave enough to post. I'm glad you're enjoying it! :) Thanks so much for the feedback. GS
Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 10:39 PM · On: Chapter 2
Wow, I can't believe we get another update so soon. Let me be the first to tell you that you have an amazing story on your hands...you really do! ~Kayla
Author's Response: Thanks, Kayla. :) I really appreciate that coming from you. I hope you enjoy the end! GS
Reviewer: Winchester07 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 08:58 PM · On: Chapter 2
OH i love this!!!!!
Author's Response: *grin* I'm so glad! I'll have the final part up later today... it feels weird posting so quickly, but the story is done, so I don't see a reason to wait... do you? GS
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 06:22 PM · On: Chapter 2
Just WOW! This is soo intense. I love how you have interwoven the bits and pieces of Dean's memory - giving us snippets of the epi's... and insights into Dean... I'm going out on a limb here, but I think that Reno wants Sophie's familiar - and I think the familiar is going to be....Bobby!!! Maybe I'm all wet, but ..... As always, just a wonderful, powerful piece of writing - really have they contacted you yet to write the third tie-in novel 'cuz if they haven't, I'm giving them your number.....
Author's Response: I love that you're speculating. Hee. Bobby's not in this one (but that's actually an interesting idea -- not where my mind went when I spun this out, but a VERY interesting idea...), but thanks for going out on a limb! And you make me smile with your compliments; thanks for saying that. I honestly didn't even know there were two tie-in novels! I knew about "Nevermore" but not a 2nd one... *goes to search Amazon* Thanks so much for reading and I hope you enjoy the final part. Best, GS
Reviewer: freyja529 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 04:15 PM · On: Chapter 2
The flashes of memory, Sophie's backstory, the fact that Jim Murphy was involved, Dean's focus...so intense, so well done. You know I love this story - it's so well written and compelling. In fact, if this story was cake batter, I'd be licking the bowl right about now!
Author's Response: Dude -- that's awesome! I love that. :) HAHA. Thank you. I'm so happy you're enjoying this story. Damn... now I want some cake. GS
Reviewer: freyja529 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 04:12 PM · On: Chapter 1
You, my friend, have a gift. The fact that you wrote something of this length and this caliber in such a short amount of time tells me your muse must be one busy bitch. Seriously, I'm in awe. Your ability to nail Dean (no, not like that you naughty girl - I meant that you're adept at using words to convey his personality), your ear for dialogue, the way you capture and keep a reader's interest - fantastic. Love it!!
Author's Response: Nail Dean.... *stares off into space* Sorry -- you were saying something... ;) Thank you so much for this. You always know just what I need to hear to feel like I did a good job. :) Best -- GS
Reviewer: bulletbabe (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 04:03 PM · On: Chapter 2
WoW Thats what I call fast posting. I love the way you always manage to write strong female characters with complete conviction (even if they are vamps) This story still has me hooked, I love the detailed flashbacks and as for Dean on a bike OMG! Keep it coming.
Author's Response: Heh -- yeah, I suppose I could have stretched out the posting a bit, but knowing that I had it done, I thought it best to just put it up there. It's not going to change. :) I'll put the final part up tomorrow. Dean on a bike... YUM. I've wanted to try that since Alec jousted with a bad guy in Dark Angel from the back of a motorcycle. Thanks for the feedback and I hope you like how it wraps up! GS
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 03:53 PM · On: Chapter 2
:0 What a fan-ta-bulous idea! Like that movie meets SN. That's just awesome. The writing, still as awesome as the first installment...and I love Dean's painful memories, of course. You've got a great, well-thought out storyline that flows easily from word to sentence to paragraph to make a symphony of the written word. You have an amazing talent for this. Congrats on a job well-done!
Nicole
Author's Response: Thank you, my friend. I so appreciate your feedback -- and on multiple sites, too! I'm glad the 2nd part still entertainted you and I hope you enjoy how it wraps up tomorrow. Best always, Gaelic
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 03:52 PM · On: Chapter 2
I literally cannot stop smiling...this chapter was like Buffy and Underworld rolled into one...fantastic! You know, I had the nagging feeling that Sophie was a vampire...she reminded me so much of Selene from Underworld...but I just wasn't sure! And the whole vamp with a soul...reminded me how much I miss Angel! I really liked your spin on how the soul stays within the body, not to mention Pastor Jim's involvement...genius! Can't wait for the rest!
Author's Response: Hee. Thanks so much! Reviews like this make me giddy. I thought about Selene when creating Sophie, but the actress I had in mind as I described her was Jennifer Garner from Daredevil. Although, the blue-eyes thing, yeah, that was inspired by Underworld. Geeze, that whole paragraph made me sound like a full-on copy cat. I swear I have original ideas! :) I'm glad you're enjoying this. I'll post the final part tomorrow. Take care, GS
Reviewer: bulletbabe (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 02:22 PM · On: Chapter 1
Really pleased to see you posted. I,v read and loved your long stories in the past and this one looks to be as good as ever. Love the attention to detail Have read quite a lot of memory loss fic but this has come from a very different angle - you have me hooked, hope you update soon.
Author's Response: Thank you! I know... the memory loss idea is an old story, but I hoped to try to put a new spin on it a bit. So glad you're enjoying -- and thanks for the kudos on the detail. I appreciate that. Hope you enjoy the next parts. Best -- GS
Reviewer: supernatfem76 (Signed) · Date: 07/08/07 01:20 PM · On: Chapter 1
This chapter was really long but despite that I enjoyed it. I liked how you included lines from various episodes in your story. You must know Latin pretty well because your use in your story suggests that. I can't wait to see how Sam and Dean got separated and how Dean ended up with Sophie.
Author's Response: I have a habit of going a tad long in my chapters -- which is one of the main reasons I decided to break this story up into three parts. Each chapter is just about as long as this, with the 3rd being the longest. I hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying the rest -- and I thank you for taking the time to read and review! I put an a/n in the next part to explain the Latin, but I'll tell you also, there is a nifty translator tool online that a friend showed me once. I'm better at Gaelic than Latin, so I was glad to have that tool to fall back on. Thanks again!! GS
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 06/08/07 11:43 PM · On: Chapter 1
Okay, I opened a Word document so I could respond to this as I went. I knew I’d never remember it all, being of faulty memory. First off, I totally bow at your ability to use metaphor for description. Right off, I was so impressed at your word choices and visual pictures. My first thoughts were: “Oh, there you are. I missed you. That’s the storyteller that leaves me in AWE.” Great pick up, having him already know something is missing. Very smart writing, there. This line is like listening to perfectly timed and phrased music: “Clouds traveled over the rising moon, light hitting the clearing, giving the edges of the trees, the bike, and the woman a soft, silver-white halo. Dean felt himself sway and pulled in a lungful of air, grimacing as he felt his chest pull and stretch, fighting back the cough that licked the heels of his breath.” I LOVE that you describe Sam’s eyes as blue-green. I have a peeve about people saying they're brown. Thank you for that *grins*. Oh, good lord, the angst and pain. You do it so well! Teach me, I am your student. And, your Dean voice is excellent as always. I can hear him in your words. Ah, you’ve also noticed his scar under his eyes. Most people talk about the one on his chin, but not the eye one. I keep insisting its there. And, very nice keeping his forehead scar. She’s a master, folks, watch her soar… “Images slammed into him like physical blows, sweat breaking out on his forehead, upper lip, back. Impossible, unrealistic images of wolves shifting, twisting, turning into man, of a sweet-faced woman suddenly sprouting menacing, deadly fangs, of a wasted, withered man in a hooded robe leaning over a child, of an ancient, hollow-eyed figure turning away from him and fading. Nausea rolled through him, causing him to press his lips together. He began to shake, sweating and freezing at once. His hands slipped on the edge of the sink and he went to his knees gasping for breath, the pressure in his head growing. He bit his lip until he could taste the slick copper of blood in his mouth. Pale, haunted faces shimmered and shook toward him, skeletal remains burned, furniture flew across rooms, giant creatures with talons for hands roared in a darkened cave…” Loved that. Ph-rawr! Dean in the shower…is it hot in here? Brilliantly awesome in its brilliant awesomeness. See, I have no adequate words. I love it! Hugs, Nicole
Author's Response: *HUGSD* Woman -- you blew me away with this. I don't think I've ever gotten a review quite like this from you before. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know what you thought about this piece. I only hope the other two don't disappoint you. I love that man's scars -- the real ones and the ones the storyline has inflicted upon him. Especially the one under his eye. *kisses it* I was once guilty of turning Sam's eyes brown (they looked brown on my TV!!). But the VS straightened me out, and I have now seen the error of my ways. I like that his are also hazel -- just with a different twist than our green-eyed boy. Thank you for your lovely compliments on my writing style. I'm so pleased that it entertains you. I know it's not for everyone and I'm grateful that you enjoy it. I'll be posting more soon, and I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to your thoughts. :) Best always -- Gaelic
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 06/08/07 11:08 PM · On: Chapter 1
Excellent start!! I have to admit I'm just as confused as Dean....assassin?? Who is this Sophie chick?? Where is Sam?? So, clearly I'll be coming back for more! Also: LOVED the Bush songs...I adore Dean and all, but bashing Bush is not a good idea...I was hopelessly in love with Gavin Rossdale when I was seventeen and still have a soft spot for the guy :-) Oh yeah...just to let you know, I would totally be up for wading through the whole thing at once! Although posting it in sections makes the fun last longer!
Author's Response: I mean this with love -- I'm glad you're confused. I was trying to write it so that things would become clear for us as they became clear for Dean... so YAY! And totally with you on the Bush love. I clean the house to "Chemicals Between Us" -- I had such a crush on Gavin Rossdale once upon a time. Love that growly voice. :) But, I thought that they seemed a bit more of Sam's taste than Dean's... Sophie likes them. :) And wait until you get through the end before saying you'd wade through it... you might come to regret that. :) Thanks so much for your review. I watch for you, you know. GS
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