Jwolf

It troubles me that this is your perception of most authors on this sight. It might be my naivete, but I've seen very few authors here, or otherwise, pompous enough to disregard a reader's comments because they feel they are the end all, be all of writing. This perception of yours is either highly exaggerated or an indication of isolated incidents that you have made the rule, and not the exception, in my opinion. I for one, have received my fair share of praise and criticism. On a number of occasions, I've missed a basic edit or went too vague on a detail, taking the reader out of the story enough to need to comment. In every single case, I've considered the suggested change and made it if I saw fit. On the occasions where I found the critique would detract from my story or style, I replied to the reader with my reasons for not making the suggested change, but only after careful consideration. I doubt anyone here presumes to be above critique, whether they always agree with it or not. In regards to your observation regarding the social niceties of reviews, I would have to disagree with you again. Reviews on a site like this aren't meant to pin point every grammar mistake, tense issue, improper phrasing, or missed word. They are meant to encourage authors who don't have the luxury of a Times Review or to see their names on a Best Seller's list. For a GA author with enough balls to post their work, reviews, both positive and negative, are the only currency one can point to as to how their work is received. The niceties you witness are tactful bouts of praise meant to encourage, in most cases, not highlight every single flaw (and on most occasions come from fellow writers or properly raised readers who know just how much courage it takes to post something to begin with and would never dream of publicly bashing someone's hard work. My personal reason for offering review "niceties" on the occasion I find a story I like is to encourage other readers to give it a chance). For the rest, we have PMs, forum discussion boards, etc. If I saw you at a party with spinach in your teeth, I wouldn't announce it over the microphone. I'd pull you aside to the restroom and point it out kindly. I view the review system in much the same way. If you want to bash my story, or a chapter, or even just a phrase, via review, I wouldn't mind, but I feel like most readers here have the tact to send a PM instead, of which I'm more than eternally grateful. More critique will breed better stories, I agree with you on that John; respectfully, on most everything else, I have to disagree.

I concur. The show, by and large, has forgotten its charm and has gotten really quite messy. The writing has been unfocused this season and the reliance on guest stars is annoying (even April Rhodes, whom I adored during the first season). I can't say I'm surprised though. With the exception of his show Popular, Ryan Murphy tends to let his shows get ridiculously bad as they evolve. The finale just proved Glee is on the way there.

it was just a bj... for now. And the music takes more of a backseat, dash, more of an undercurrent as we continue. Thanks again for the review.

More to come soon. I like that line, too.

I hope its a good thing that the story is unpredictable. More surprises to come

There's a lot happening. We're nearing the end of the story, but we aren't there yet. More to come soon

Glad you started the story. Hope to hear what you think as you read further.

There’s a silence that follows death. A hush. A stillness. In that moment, looking down at Wade’s lifeless, hushed body, I felt that silence louder than anything I’d ever felt before in my life. My nerves, every last one of them, stood on end. The adrenaline in me pumped faster and harder. There was nothing I couldn’t have done. Silence. I looked around the room for a sign of my next move. What do I do now? I wondered, unable to form a coherent thought, let alone strin

I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for the review.

I'm getting the sense that people think a little rejection is healthy for Cooper. More to come soon!

Glad you're excited. I love your reviews. Always filled with such passion. Thanks so much for that. The next chapter is in the works...

I crush mine in a bottom of a glass and pour cold milk over the cookies. Then I spend at least half an hour poking my love handle and crying in the mirror. What a therapuetic way to spend a sunday

Wriggenter needs a life line... for now, I wouldn't hold out for one. Chase is Coop's new sorbet. Stay tuned! Thanks for the review.

I love your reviews so much! Please never stop writing them. And let's keep you away from semi-automatic weapons. lol.

I decided Cooper really did need a friend. But who said it'll stop there? We know Coop is Mr. Flirt 2011. It might just take some time.

So far, I've counted a sub-machine gun, a shovel, and whatever tool they use for castration coming from your corner... what did the poor guy do to you?!?! Just kidding... passionate reactions are always welcome.

Thanks as always, Sam. I'm glad I could shock you again

Specimen’s Name: Chase Height: 6’1’’ Build: Perfect Occupation: Student (Sophomore, Swimmer) Age: 19 Dimension: 7’’ My brother came by campus the next morning, picked me up, and drove us home. I had gotten barely any sleep and it showed. He said I looked rough the moment I got in the car. I thought about telling him about my fight with Spencer, but decided that what had gone down was my own private shame. I couldn’t bring myself to conf

Hey KC. glad I could surprise you

Lol. Harsh much? I guess you won't be buying any #TeamTravis t-shirts?

Our little boy has added to the body count. Dum dum dum...Thanks for the review!

Glad you enjoyed it. I debated how much of the box to reveal, but you know with me, there's always a little bit more

I have to say that I'm glad you see the love story through all of this craziness. That's the important part, right?