What an awesome review, Lisa! I love food and have always wanted to have characters express the process of creating flavors. This vehicle seemed to work well. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Thank you so much Gary! I'm glad you liked them. I think Jeff and Phillip turned out well and yes, they are a kind of odd couple. I appreciate the wonderful review.
I'm glad the whole succession thing came through. I love food and went to cooking school. It's fun using my own take on food in a story. I'm glad Jeff and Phillip came together well. Thanks so much for the great review!
Hauntingly beautiful and sad. You did a wonderful job of creating word images to paint a picture of Zaidu's story. It's quite lovely though so sad. Thanks!
Great job, Cia. This has lots of potential. I'm not sure what happened since he was successful before. I wonder if his father betrayed him or something. Anyway, it would be an interesting universe to explore.
What a deliciously wicked story of a demented soul. I loved how it flowed evenly and in the end justice prevailed. Wonderful job Valkyrie!!! It is awesome.
You captured the instance of when we become comfortable with it. Perfectly. Very well done. It is a final line to be crossed and you've rendered it exactly. Thanks and fantastic job.
Thanks Renee! I'm glad the two different characters worked out. I'm trying to do more of that. As you mention, there may be more possibilities with these characters. I do like them. I appreciate the kind review!
Thanks for the generous review. This is a complete story, though now I think we could have more of Jeff's back story as another anthology piece. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and want more. That always feels good.
Thanks Avid! I have been thinking about succession ideas recently. I think perhaps the torch is being passed in this story not that Phillip is over the hill. I appreciate the thoughtful and kind review.
Hahaha!!! I'm glad it made you hungry! I think Jeff's back story is something else entirely. Perhaps he will reappear again! Thanks for the wonderful review.
I'm glad it was engaging Parker! I wanted to practice my action sequencing. I also love the foodie idea and had to write about it. Thanks so much for the awesome review!
What a lovely ending, and such a good, beefy story. There are serious issues in some groups and they aren't afraid to abuse the process if they can. This was also a stunning story about how dangerous mob rule really is and how they can easily rob individuals of their rights. Great job and a beautifully laid out story!!! Thanks.
That was action packed and hilarious. I loved the delightful, teasing banter. WET is hilarious and I could see him in my mind's eye. Wonderful story and I bet he does get the Senator's son on tape!!!!
The Epicure
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