old bob Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 During a short break this afternoon, I checked a few stories and came to your " Samphir" (By the way, where from did you find this name ? It remembers me the well known romanian pan flute virtuoso Gheorghe Zamfir ! see here . After just reading the first chapter, I was delighted . This evening, after an hard day work, I will enjoy to read more chapters. What I particularly appreciate ist your sometimes hidden sense of humour, and , as usual, your "studied" style and the rhythm of your phrases.
Nephylim Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 Thank you hun, it's always such a pleasure to hear from you. Damphir is the name used in myth for the offspring of vampire and human... half vampire humans or half human vampires. I think the word did, actually originate in Romania but I think the spelling has drifted. I really really let myself go as far as my dark sense of humour is concerned in this one. I hope you like it.
phana14 Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Chapter eight is a wonderful chapter, Nephy, but I sense that your timing and mine is out of kilter somewhat. :wacko: I suppose that it's better to take one's time than rush into something. I am always delighted with your description of clothing/outfits! I think if I EVER crawled 'out' and decided to go clubbing one night, I would "E" you and ask you to 'dress' me. I'd probably be in the next morning's papers! Oh Hell! Just the thought makes me giggle! You are really too much and spread way too thin. Thanks for this very interesting story, Neph.
Nephylim Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 OOoookay, now that puts some disturbing images in my head. You should see what Ariel was wearing in the latest chapter of EIII but then he can pull off the lace I'm glad you are enjoying the story. I just might post an extra chapter this weekend just to celebrate the fact that next weekend I will be in london and meeting loads of awesome GA people
Nephylim Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 But I didn't New chapter up right now. And yeah, Glory is a bit of a prima donna but, as Fougue says he's lost, inexperienced, out of his element and scared. It's going to be while before those two settle down and get on with it, I think
phana14 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I think that I was somewhat spoiled by being able to come into GA and Com's Shack out Back and just read for weeks and weeks and catch so many stories from the begining to the end. This chapter 9, Nephy, has to be a classic reward for holding one's attention to a particular story. Even the fighting between Sar and (hell-what's that damn cats name?) is enough to bring tears to the eyes. I'm lovin' it! You have shone a very bright light here, Nephy! It won't seem so long between chapters now. Thank you.
Nephylim Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 Thank you hun. This is a relationship that isn't going to come easily to either of them. They were thrust into it, pretty much against their will and neither of them understand the implications. Sar is making mistakes and so is GLory who, okay is being a complete brat but under the circumstances that doesn't surprise me at all. Both are proud and control freaks. Both have fiery tempers Both are out of their depth. Sar should be taking care of Glory, reassuring him and there are times when he tries but at the end of the day they are both spoiled and they simply rub each other up the wrong way. There are plenty of fireworks to come
Dark Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I loved the burning of the ruffled shirt! I had one growing up and wanted to do that so bad.
Nephylim Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 There is NO way that Glory would have worn that shirt; neither would I ... well not now. Not that I ever had one of course, and if I had I wouldn't have worn it in public... much
phana14 Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 OOoookay, now that puts some disturbing images in my head. You should see what Ariel was wearing in the latest chapter of EIII but then he can pull off the lace I'm glad you are enjoying the story. I just might post an extra chapter this weekend just to celebrate the fact that next weekend I will be in london and meeting loads of awesome GA people ...and speaking of "Enigma" (3,I presume), just when might we be expecting it? A Christmas treat, perhaps?
Nephylim Posted August 31, 2011 Author Posted August 31, 2011 Another chapter and another visit from Sar. This time they make it to dinner and are heading for dessert
Nephylim Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah, I know... same old, same old but Glory just can't help himself. He's a whining bitch and Sar has just about come to the end of his tether. Will it help if I say it's the last time or that both of them are going to bitterly regret that last little episode. And good old Rover to the rescue again. What the hell value is there in the whole dramatic true love thing in the face of devotion like that. I think at this point I would so choose Rover over Sar... It's a shame you can't choose who you love and who loves you.
Nephylim Posted September 7, 2011 Author Posted September 7, 2011 For all you guys who are sick and tired of all the fighting and squabbling between Glory and Sar and all of Glory's whinging I am going to post another chapter on the weekend so you can see what happens next
Nephylim Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 New chapter up. Sharp change in direction if you're up to it.
Daddydavek Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I re-read my review of the chapter and decided I was maybe a little harsh. It really did throw me for a loop with the content of this chapter. While Nephy did use the "circus" idea previously and it came from the same source, based on Glory's extreme reaction and running away at that time, I could not believe that Fougue and Sar could have let Glory slip away and into the hands of Valentine to be taken to the circus for real. That really was beyone the pale for me, but I am sorry I called it a piece of fluff. It still was incredulous and I believe it exceeded the parameters of believability in the story. Now Nephy's job is to tell the rest of the story to make it believable in that universe which I am sure she is capable of doing. I know, so called real life is often improbable and sometimes unbelievable as well. Just look at politics in this country!
Nephylim Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 As I said in my response to your review your comments were entirely valid. I do however, get the feeling you may have missed two points. 1 Sar had left (run away) again 2 Valentine had \'ensured' that the rest of the house were asleep and unable to respond. It would have been easy for Valentine, who would have been realy pissed off by Sar's calling him out the day before, to get hold of the circus, drug Fougue and the others and let the bad guys in.To me it made sense but either I did a bad job of recording my vision or my vision was flawed. Seriously, I am grateful to you for pointing this out and I very much hope that I redeem myself in the rest of the story
Nephylim Posted September 22, 2011 Author Posted September 22, 2011 So... I posted the new chapter a day late. Some bridges mended and understandings reached.
Nephylim Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 New Chapter up. Discuss the power of love
Daddydavek Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 The penultimate chapter is sweet. Sar comes across as a much more thoughtful person. Glory is still flighty! Still somewhat out of sorts and somewhat disbeleiving of the change in status from Damphir. Interesting solution to one aspect of the problem. Hopefully, the ultimate chapter will tie up the remaining loose ends.
Nephylim Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Nope. Some loose ends are tied up and some are left blowing in the wind, waiting for the next story There has to be something to keep the juices flowing. And even at the end of the second book there is a huge thread left unsatisfied so as to MAKE me write the third in the trilogy Thanks for following the story, even when it was difficult. Glory is my second... hmm... no, third favourite of all my characters.
Nephylim Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 Last Chapter posted. I know there are many many loose ends but there are also two more installments of the story so never fear Glory is still here. And if anyone is feeling sorry for Rover, you won't for long.
Daddydavek Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 While your story is in a genre that I usually avoid, I found your story held my interest even as it strained my credulity at times. Thanks for writing it and broadening my perspective and entertaining me along the way.
Nephylim Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for sticking with it even when you were stretched and for being honest with me. Honest critcism is the best way for any author to learn. Whoever says they like criticism is a liar but I certainly appreciate it. I'm a little sad that the story has ended but the new one begins very soon.
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