tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post2697586167988845193..comments2024-02-14T13:04:30.499-05:00Comments on Good To Begin Well, Better To End Well: Flirt-Fest!Amalia Dillinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-90946129496583457752010-05-18T12:28:05.086-04:002010-05-18T12:28:05.086-04:00Rebecca: Thanks!! and Thank you for stopping by!
...Rebecca: Thanks!! and Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />Sarah: done.<br /><br />Simon: Thanks! I'm afraid I am not nearly so spare with dialogue tags in my later works :P Something I need to work on getting back to, perhaps!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-58877177100760698912010-05-18T08:09:15.490-04:002010-05-18T08:09:15.490-04:00Well done, good lady. A tiny bit more than mere fl...Well done, good lady. A tiny bit more than mere flirting, no?<br /><br />You've a very assured style, I think. I quite like that you're clean and spare with the dialogue tags, also.<br /><br />Nicely done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-89852296322275643822010-05-17T23:52:18.734-04:002010-05-17T23:52:18.734-04:00Word!Word!Just Another Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589166715361819941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-8051070472080764122010-05-17T23:33:02.117-04:002010-05-17T23:33:02.117-04:00That was great. Good stuff. I particularly liked t...That was great. Good stuff. I particularly liked the line "They were listening so hard, she could practically hear them" - I could just feel it!Rebecca T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11994380364321336824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-65685632716997334442010-05-17T23:24:09.670-04:002010-05-17T23:24:09.670-04:00Say the word, Sarah, and I will send you the entir...Say the word, Sarah, and I will send you the entire book. You will know everything you ever wanted to know about him. (It reads really fast, too, by the way. I read the entire thing the other day, just... on a lark.)Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-68773650617477841842010-05-17T23:21:35.705-04:002010-05-17T23:21:35.705-04:00Mmm, I liked this! Now I want to know more about T...Mmm, I liked this! Now I want to know more about Thairon. Oh, my. <br /><br />This makes two blogfests I've missed participating in, by the way. I can hardly believe it. I'm sure I had a scene that would have worked for this, too. Oh, well.Just Another Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589166715361819941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-20428787521852305292010-05-17T20:11:31.511-04:002010-05-17T20:11:31.511-04:00No problem, Elizabeth! :) I am skilled in the art ...No problem, Elizabeth! :) I am skilled in the art of highlighting to read! Thanks for stopping by!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-64183021751817509312010-05-17T17:16:16.474-04:002010-05-17T17:16:16.474-04:00Hi Amalia! I really enjoyed this. It was so sweet,...Hi Amalia! I really enjoyed this. It was so sweet, perfect! Thank you for sharing! I apologize for the black on black text over at my post. :)Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-61280079139653615252010-05-17T11:04:51.465-04:002010-05-17T11:04:51.465-04:00Thanks Mary! There will be more Thairon on Tuesday...Thanks Mary! There will be more Thairon on Tuesday :)<br /><br />Olivia, thank you for stopping by, and for such a nice comment! I'm glad you liked it :)Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-38699070728660520972010-05-16T23:17:23.569-04:002010-05-16T23:17:23.569-04:00"The traitorous hand that had made itself a f..."The traitorous hand that had made itself a fist in his jacket, trying to hold him, to pull him closer." I love this line. AND your writing. Compelling scene, great job!<br /><br />~That Rebel, OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-65594518352624044142010-05-16T22:24:13.861-04:002010-05-16T22:24:13.861-04:00Oh gosh, I love this! I'm already intrigued wi...Oh gosh, I love this! I'm already intrigued with the characters and was disappointed when the scene ended.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-7107578444987165862010-05-16T21:53:31.564-04:002010-05-16T21:53:31.564-04:00Thank you, Courtney! :)
Tina: I hoped you would! ...Thank you, Courtney! :)<br /><br />Tina: I hoped you would! He's one of my favorites. And I definitely would not be caring about anything else if Thairon Casid was making a move on me, either!<br /><br />Donna: Thanks! <br /><br />Zoe: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Bryan: Haha! Yeah, he's kind of a ham. Thanks for stopping by!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-40547943974661023572010-05-16T21:44:26.047-04:002010-05-16T21:44:26.047-04:00This was great dialog: "Oversized stuffed ani...This was great dialog: "Oversized stuffed animals and embarrassing bouquets of flowers." Perfect!<br /><br />Great job.Bryan Sabolhttp://timeguardiansaga.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-62831819608047451562010-05-16T19:32:54.109-04:002010-05-16T19:32:54.109-04:00I love the atmosphere of this one, how easy it is ...I love the atmosphere of this one, how easy it is for the two of them to be together - with a thrill of tension riding it. Great job!!Zoe C. Courtmanhttp://zoecourtman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-77242432282371836542010-05-16T19:03:58.451-04:002010-05-16T19:03:58.451-04:00Public display; I like that almost as much as watc...Public display; I like that almost as much as watching :). This was really good; vivid. I could feel his fingers on my face.<br /><br />Well done. And yes, it was flirty, the banter between them before the kiss.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-42302923661611876972010-05-16T18:38:01.200-04:002010-05-16T18:38:01.200-04:00Yup. I definitely like Thairon as much as you. Lov...Yup. I definitely like Thairon as much as you. Loved that scene. I especially loved how she stopped caring about what everyone else was thinking once he started making with the smoochies. That would have been my reaction, too, methinks.Tina Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914428134837892539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-46534164757711042092010-05-16T17:13:03.532-04:002010-05-16T17:13:03.532-04:00Wonderful scene!
I enjoyed this immensely. Great ...Wonderful scene!<br /><br />I enjoyed this immensely. Great post!<br /><br /><a href="http://princesscourtneysbarr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Visit My Kingdom Anytime</a>Courtney Barr - The Southern Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455508477182984039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-78957201196002387282010-05-16T17:12:40.006-04:002010-05-16T17:12:40.006-04:00Raquel: There is another scene with him that I lin...Raquel: There is another scene with him that I linked to, 20 years in the future. If you want :)<br /><br />Charity: Thanks! The daisies line was one of my favorites. I love that she plays his game.<br /><br />Roland: Thanks! I love what happens next-- I almost posted it but changed my mind at the last minute.Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-82876036667565989762010-05-16T15:59:50.064-04:002010-05-16T15:59:50.064-04:00Really great, teasing scene, allowing views into h...Really great, teasing scene, allowing views into her mind. Made me what to know what happened next.<br /><br />Thanks for the nice comments on my blog entry, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-81271570419695353272010-05-16T15:31:13.680-04:002010-05-16T15:31:13.680-04:00Brilliant, as always. My favorite lines have alrea...Brilliant, as always. My favorite lines have already been mentioned. That traitorous hand. Lovely! Oh, I also loved the line about her liking daisies. <br /><br />I was sad for her doubting her self-worth and so glad he put that question to rest.Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-86767926826882461682010-05-16T15:08:36.634-04:002010-05-16T15:08:36.634-04:00"The traitorous hand that had made itself a f..."The traitorous hand that had made itself a fist in his jacket, trying to hold him, to pull him closer."<br /><br />I love the inner conflict with this girl. But his way of getting in her space and showing up the watchers for her really made him interesting.<br /><br />Great flirt fest entry...I wish to read more.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-1557570830563265372010-05-16T14:48:47.132-04:002010-05-16T14:48:47.132-04:00M.Bail: Nope! No doubt! That's Thairon's p...M.Bail: Nope! No doubt! That's Thairon's point, I think :) Thanks for hosting!<br /><br />MissM: Thanks! I'm so glad! Thanks for commenting! She is stubborn for sure :)<br /><br />Sharon: Thank you so much! I'm a believer in not over describing setting, so that's a great compliment!<br /><br />Mia: Haha! I forgive you! I almost cut the last line :-X Now I will reconsider :P Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-48799774004454486222010-05-16T14:34:55.817-04:002010-05-16T14:34:55.817-04:00I can't believe I forgot to comment last night...I can't believe I forgot to comment last night! EPIC MIA FAIL, please forgive me.<br /><br />I totally love Thairon and the last line. :~)<br /><br />Great entry and please forgive me for the late comment! I was so sure I said this already :SMia Haysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441666482084762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-50245221159705817842010-05-16T14:15:20.351-04:002010-05-16T14:15:20.351-04:00Oh, nicely done! Enough descriptive to let me form...Oh, nicely done! Enough descriptive to let me form my own image of the setting, and fantastic interaction between the two characters. Always a pleasure to read you, Amalia!Sharon Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794318894344310715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-8461464992445710552010-05-16T12:32:42.745-04:002010-05-16T12:32:42.745-04:00Agreed, great, natural sounding dialogue! I loved ...Agreed, great, natural sounding dialogue! I loved the scene, especially the bit of insecurity-- knowing people are watching and waiting and trying to determine if there's something there between them, and not being completely sure herself. I just love a female MC with flaws, lol! <br /><br />Loved it! Wonderful entry!MissMhttp://www.thesweetescape.net/blognoreply@blogger.com