tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post3280928252811106143..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SAM IN A FLASH/THE DREAMER'S PUNISHMENTRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81521616028853837482010-06-18T05:12:33.066-05:002010-06-18T05:12:33.066-05:00Thanks for participating Roland. I have no need o...Thanks for participating Roland. I have no need of introduction for Samuel. He is an old favorite of mine; and I only look forward to each new submission to see into his world.<br /><br />An excellent character, in a viable setting. A past, a present, and deeds worthy of a future. You inspire me, Dear Friend, and I am glad to read writings. <br /><br />Someday soon you will be published, and I will be glad to read your work in its entirety.<br />.............dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5692346851159888882010-06-17T23:01:26.923-05:002010-06-17T23:01:26.923-05:00Nay, thrice, LOL! There's an award for you at ...Nay, thrice, LOL! There's an award for you at my blog, too. I'll be back to read this post later, I promise! OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-18602895138997724602010-06-17T21:00:05.439-05:002010-06-17T21:00:05.439-05:00Roland: stop by my blog as I have a blogging award...Roland: stop by my blog as I have a blogging award for you. <br /><br />(Okay, I see you've already earned this one, but what the hay. Post it twice!)bryan sabolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372105145736459057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-42396752890858716552010-06-17T19:53:12.027-05:002010-06-17T19:53:12.027-05:00Thanks for visiting my blog! I was pleasantly surp...Thanks for visiting my blog! I was pleasantly surprised when I read your flash fiction. You have a way with words, that's for sure. I really like Sam. <br /><br />Your descriptions are so vivid and perfectly paced.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-43495520525180445192010-06-17T19:16:11.219-05:002010-06-17T19:16:11.219-05:00Wow, that was a great read! You're amazing! An...Wow, that was a great read! You're amazing! And, thanks for visiting my blog...I've seen bits of The Wind and the Lion...when I was much younger. I'll have to go check it out...and I really want to see Robin Hood. I love Scott's films...I read through some of your blog late last night and found your Loreena McKennitt link...love her!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-17895296661711244512010-06-17T16:13:47.947-05:002010-06-17T16:13:47.947-05:00You have a nice turn of phrase - well done :)You have a nice turn of phrase - well done :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44996566361914535102010-06-17T15:03:03.276-05:002010-06-17T15:03:03.276-05:00Great job, Roland!
I particularly liked this: &q...Great job, Roland! <br /><br />I particularly liked this: "Nowhere being on the outskirts of Metairie -- which is on the outskirts of New Orleans -- which, itself, is on the outskirts of Hell if you listen to some preachers."<br /><br />Pretty song and pix of Paris. Thanks!Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16371349310279704692010-06-17T14:16:10.958-05:002010-06-17T14:16:10.958-05:00Your posts are always so well-written and thought ...Your posts are always so well-written and thought provoking. I've got the Versatile Blogger Award for you at my blog if you'd like to come by some time and pick it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87129417354739969352010-06-17T13:15:45.514-05:002010-06-17T13:15:45.514-05:00Elliot : Thanks for the late night visit. I'm ...Elliot : Thanks for the late night visit. I'm glad you liked my brief (leave it to the reader) description of the crack house. Even happier you find Sam believable. I've found that no matter what you can do, life insists on handing you a situation that leaves you scrambling. Please visit again.<br /><br />Janet : Thanks for the return visit and don't be a stranger. Love Paris. I would love to go to the museums. Flash fiction is not the way I like to write but it was for a friend.<br /><br />Simony : Your blog is lovely and original. I enjoyed my visit there. Thanks for the praise. You stay safe as well. Have a beautiful weekend.<br /><br />Mason : Thanks for the kind words about my flash fiction. And yes, it's my first. Please come back and leave a word or two.<br /><br />Stina : Like you, I prefer novels or short stories to flash fiction. Thanks for liking my first attempt at it. Don't be a stranger, hear?<br /><br />Mesmerix : I'm glad you liked my writing style. I love poetry, but I become concerned lest my writing becomes too lyrical. But I decided it is my style so just go with it. I answered your Sam question on your eloquently green blog.<br /><br />Zoe : Thanks for the award. And be careful on your trip. Your praise on my "hot sunset" phrase means a lot. You have a gorgeous weekend, too. But it sounds you'll need a day to heal from yours!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9655791045250894302010-06-17T10:27:27.848-05:002010-06-17T10:27:27.848-05:00Ah, "the moon caressed the hot sunset of her ...Ah, "the moon caressed the hot sunset of her hair as she looked down in horror." Nice. Oh, and there's an award for you over on my blog :D Have a gorgeous weekend!Zoe C. Courtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642503770758938774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26252354049012623552010-06-17T08:28:34.402-05:002010-06-17T08:28:34.402-05:00I liked this. Some of your metaphors are really go...I liked this. Some of your metaphors are really good; "hot sunset of her hair" really stood out to me.<br /><br />I'm new to your blog, so I don't know much about your WIP. However, I'm curious, assuming that Sam is a major character in your novel, how do you keep the ability to manipulate time from being overpowering and an insta-fix for the plot? I've asked myself a similar question with one of my characters, so I'd like to hear another writer's take on it, if you have time. :)Stephanie Loréehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512485557711771802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70774605636662817612010-06-17T08:12:46.017-05:002010-06-17T08:12:46.017-05:00This is the first flash fiction I've read. It&...This is the first flash fiction I've read. It's really good, but I still prefer novels. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81483252159564916452010-06-17T07:42:53.413-05:002010-06-17T07:42:53.413-05:00Very good and entertaining. Are you sure it's ...Very good and entertaining. Are you sure it's your first flash fiction? <br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20304681704139275442010-06-17T07:03:56.230-05:002010-06-17T07:03:56.230-05:00Dear Roland, thank you for your visit and for foll...Dear Roland, thank you for your visit and for following my blog. I came here to see what you are about and was surprised to find such good writing. Usually I have a lot of slow people around me, in a rare case I find someone like you. Could compare you to an fast electron moving so fast and entertaining the public around you. I am glad I came here, I think I am going to enjoy reading you. I hope I will live up to your expectations. Not sure if I can be as entertaining as you! Take care!Simonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827269886498919471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24161865791170804442010-06-17T06:56:41.458-05:002010-06-17T06:56:41.458-05:00Mmm . . . love the pictures of Paris. One of my fa...Mmm . . . love the pictures of Paris. One of my favorite places.<br /><br />And you're brave to do the flash fiction. Good job! And thanks for visiting my blog and following. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-54771104369391577132010-06-17T02:40:20.462-05:002010-06-17T02:40:20.462-05:00...the style used for your description of the crac......the style used for your description of the crack house is a personal fave. Short and to the point, purposely omitting what could've been a lengthy process, painting the ramshackle joint down to the peeling floor coverings and the chipped paint on the ceiling. You've allowed the reader to come their own conclusions, their own image of the house, rather than attempting to match yours.<br /><br />I enjoy reading up on Sam. You've managed to keep him believable. Not a superhero, but a human who makes mistakes...like us.Elliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.com