Secondhand Diamonds
Three Character Studies -- 2289 words27 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
Rating of Chapter 26 - Hi there, Hero
That is so perfectly said. They would publish this in Reader's Digest or and military magazine. I'm not saying that for you. I'm saying that because there are wounded warriors out there who need to hear these things. The suicide rates are through the roof and the battle to save these people is intense. Think about getting this out there if you haven't already. There are men and women who need to hear it. God Bless and thank you!
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That is so perfectly said. They would publish this in Reader's Digest or and military magazine. I'm not saying that for you. I'm saying that because there are wounded warriors out there who need to hear these things. The suicide rates are through the roof and the battle to save these people is intense. Think about getting this out there if you haven't already. There are men and women who need to hear it. God Bless and thank you!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2022
Comment from Ulla
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
Hi Robyn, I became a member late December 2014 so I never read this. I'm glad you now gave me the chance to do that, and I can certainly understand why it won. It's a wonderful story and hallelujah for the differences. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Hi Robyn, I became a member late December 2014 so I never read this. I'm glad you now gave me the chance to do that, and I can certainly understand why it won. It's a wonderful story and hallelujah for the differences. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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hahahaha Thanks, Ulla!
Comment from Louise Michelle
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
I have a sense that you know how to use senses and that's no nonsense. Hey, congratulations on your win.
Hm... a bit of a southern bell, eh? Could you be thinking of yourself? Wouldn't it be weird if we all got to talk to each other with all our different accents. I'm not necessarily referring to our international F.S. friends. I'm originally from northern N.J. and my husband is a native Texan and there are still times I need him to repeat something he said. Hey, do you know how folks from N.J. spell dog? DAWG, haha. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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I have a sense that you know how to use senses and that's no nonsense. Hey, congratulations on your win.
Hm... a bit of a southern bell, eh? Could you be thinking of yourself? Wouldn't it be weird if we all got to talk to each other with all our different accents. I'm not necessarily referring to our international F.S. friends. I'm originally from northern N.J. and my husband is a native Texan and there are still times I need him to repeat something he said. Hey, do you know how folks from N.J. spell dog? DAWG, haha. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Wait a minute, that's our spelling too! hahaha I love hearing different accents - and evidently, mine is pretty strong. I hear about it anytime we cruise above the Mason-Dixon Line. hahaha
Thanks, buddy!
Comment from Earl Corp
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
This had an O. Henry twist to it. I guess finishing first isnt6all it's cracked up to be. It's easy to see why this was a contest winner. Very nice job.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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This had an O. Henry twist to it. I guess finishing first isnt6all it's cracked up to be. It's easy to see why this was a contest winner. Very nice job.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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haha Thanks, Earl.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
I can see why this post was a contest winner. It was excellently written. It has all the elements of a great read. Again, I missed it first time around. I am so glad you re-posting it so I could read it this time.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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I can see why this post was a contest winner. It was excellently written. It has all the elements of a great read. Again, I missed it first time around. I am so glad you re-posting it so I could read it this time.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thanks, my friend! You are very kind.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
This is a wonderfully engaging post. I was seeing it unfold in my mind's eye. I could feel the old man's mishaps, he thrilling victory, and his ultimate despair losing to another butterfly catcher. The post was also humorous.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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This is a wonderfully engaging post. I was seeing it unfold in my mind's eye. I could feel the old man's mishaps, he thrilling victory, and his ultimate despair losing to another butterfly catcher. The post was also humorous.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thanks so much. It's funny, because I really put a lot of humorous pieces in this - but I'm afraid a lot of readers might not get them - I could see this acted out, too. That made it funnier in my own head. Don't you wish we could really get what WE see onto paper??
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That used to unnerve my husband when we first married. I would be reading and burst out laughing. He would take my book, read what I thought was so funny, and not crack a smile. We must have unique imaginations and funny bones in our minds.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
Dear Robyn, from what I read, you did all the senses, (including pain receptors)
Are hearing sounds, the same as making them? Either way, you have covered both options.
The Judging panel from the CEC should be delighted with this entry, They got all they asked for, and more!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Dear Robyn, from what I read, you did all the senses, (including pain receptors)
Are hearing sounds, the same as making them? Either way, you have covered both options.
The Judging panel from the CEC should be delighted with this entry, They got all they asked for, and more!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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In the Flash Fiction Club we've been talking about using all the senses in our writings so I wanted to share this one as something for folks to consider. I have one more - if I can find it - that I wanted to post.
I really appreciate your kind comments. That helps my heart a LOT. hahaha
Thank you!
Comment from sandy montgomery
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
I really enjoyed this story. It was easy to picture every misadventure of poor Alfred. The ending was a delightful play on words with the double meaning of sap. Funny and engaging. Thank you for sharing your work.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I really enjoyed this story. It was easy to picture every misadventure of poor Alfred. The ending was a delightful play on words with the double meaning of sap. Funny and engaging. Thank you for sharing your work.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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In the Flash Fiction Club we've been talking about using all the senses in our writings so I wanted to share this one as something to consider.
I'm so proud you caught that double entendre. No one else has mentioned this time - and I certainly don't remember way back then to whether anyone got it last time! hahaha
Comment from January L'Angelle
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
I loved this story... Alfred is a lovable character and his desire to gain Lucy's affection made him go nuts for the perfect butterfly. The sounds and imagery were awesome and it is no wonder why you won first prize. Well done to you! Respectfully, January l.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I loved this story... Alfred is a lovable character and his desire to gain Lucy's affection made him go nuts for the perfect butterfly. The sounds and imagery were awesome and it is no wonder why you won first prize. Well done to you! Respectfully, January l.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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hahaha Thanks so much! In the Flash Fiction Club we've been talking about using all the senses in our writings so I wanted to share this one as something to consider. Thank you!
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 3 - The Coffin-Maker
Wow, this is one of those stories where you could hear a pin drop at the end. Excellent descriptions here, Robyn. You brought out the helplessness of the tragedy remarkably well. Your writing sizzles, girl!
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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Wow, this is one of those stories where you could hear a pin drop at the end. Excellent descriptions here, Robyn. You brought out the helplessness of the tragedy remarkably well. Your writing sizzles, girl!
Comment Written 24-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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Thanks! You make my heart happy with that kind of talk, girl! *smile* It's one of my fav stories. -robyn
