Secondhand Diamonds
Three Character Studies -- 2289 words27 total reviews
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 7 - Rule #1: Finish First
I am your friendly neighborhood stalker today. We are having a snow storm here and I am tucked in with my laptop to read before my class with Brooke starts. Then after free verse class it will be time for your webinar.
Congratulations on your first place win for this contest. It doesn't surprise me in the least.
Excellent story, though I think I missed the sounds the contest asked for. I must re-read and focus better.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2012
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I am your friendly neighborhood stalker today. We are having a snow storm here and I am tucked in with my laptop to read before my class with Brooke starts. Then after free verse class it will be time for your webinar.
Congratulations on your first place win for this contest. It doesn't surprise me in the least.
Excellent story, though I think I missed the sounds the contest asked for. I must re-read and focus better.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2012
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heehee. That is horrible!
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 6 - The Lady at the Door
So it was the aunt next door that was having the affair with this woman's husband? I am confused by the phone call at the end because I thought they were very close neighbors. I guess anyone can surprise us at any time.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2012
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So it was the aunt next door that was having the affair with this woman's husband? I am confused by the phone call at the end because I thought they were very close neighbors. I guess anyone can surprise us at any time.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2012
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They were VERY CLOSE neighbors. The aunt knew enough about the visit from what her niece had said to kind of realize what was going on. She also saw the lady leaving, so she called to see what had happened. Sorry if it wasn't clear.
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 2 - Long Road Home
Hey Robyn. You captured my state of mind lately on how I feel about my parent situation. I know life is changing and I am trying to deal with it like a big girl. Inside I want to have a temper tantrum. I think you put a pang in my heart with:
"Already, I could feel my empty places filling up."
I think you hit the nail on the head and allowed me to understand what I am feeling better. Thanks for that kiddo!
My nephew is buying my mom and dad's house and I am having an inner temper tantrum over that. It will never be the same.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2012
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Hey Robyn. You captured my state of mind lately on how I feel about my parent situation. I know life is changing and I am trying to deal with it like a big girl. Inside I want to have a temper tantrum. I think you put a pang in my heart with:
"Already, I could feel my empty places filling up."
I think you hit the nail on the head and allowed me to understand what I am feeling better. Thanks for that kiddo!
My nephew is buying my mom and dad's house and I am having an inner temper tantrum over that. It will never be the same.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2012
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I understand completely. My grandparent's house, where I was raised, was torn down. This story is about that in a lot of ways.
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 3 - Bright Neon and Paparazzi
I like this one a lot, Robyn. I have reached an age where I have been thinking about my path in life and why I haven't made any contribution to society. I hope I can get passed this stage. Anyway, your story put thoughts in my head and I could relate to this character quite well. I never had a bright future ahead of me so I can't relate to that. But I think we all wonder about what could have been at some point in our lives.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2012
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I like this one a lot, Robyn. I have reached an age where I have been thinking about my path in life and why I haven't made any contribution to society. I hope I can get passed this stage. Anyway, your story put thoughts in my head and I could relate to this character quite well. I never had a bright future ahead of me so I can't relate to that. But I think we all wonder about what could have been at some point in our lives.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2012
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Thanks, Joy. I like that you could relate to this character. That makes me happy!
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I think the best writing is the stuff that reaches into your soul and makes you feel like you're not alone. You are in that neighborhood with this story.
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yippee!
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 2 - The Glass Ornaments
This is a very entertaining story. You have quite the imagination to come up with the ideas you write about. Very heartwarming :)
"What have I done?" he said to himself?" - I don't see a need for the second question mark.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2012
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This is a very entertaining story. You have quite the imagination to come up with the ideas you write about. Very heartwarming :)
"What have I done?" he said to himself?" - I don't see a need for the second question mark.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2012
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Thanks for catching that silly goof. And thanks for reading. This is actually one of my fav stories. *smile* Don't know why.
Comment from Joy Graham
Rating of Chapter 1 - The Talker
This is hilarious. You have a talent for comedy. Where do you get your ideas from? You seem to be able to write about anything :)
"weekly meal of fried preacher and steamed saints" - this is hilarious
"Gloris Leachman" - any relation to Cloris Leachman??? So funny :)
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2012
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This is hilarious. You have a talent for comedy. Where do you get your ideas from? You seem to be able to write about anything :)
"weekly meal of fried preacher and steamed saints" - this is hilarious
"Gloris Leachman" - any relation to Cloris Leachman??? So funny :)
Comment Written 19-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2012
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You're too kind! Thanks!
