The Tor
Viewing comments for Chapter 54 "The Summit"Adventures around & upon a hill
9 total reviews
Comment from Judy Lawless
This was an exciting chapter, Liz. At last they've made it up the difficult part of the climb. I like the sound of flutes and harps. Well done.
One spag: "Some of you may already (may) be aware of yours." - remove extra may
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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This was an exciting chapter, Liz. At last they've made it up the difficult part of the climb. I like the sound of flutes and harps. Well done.
One spag: "Some of you may already (may) be aware of yours." - remove extra may
Comment Written 01-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
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You?re most welcome, Liz.
Comment from jessizero
I liked that you used "schlep." I can't imagine wanting to dance in the labyrinth, but I understand it. Thanks for continuing to share this story, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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I liked that you used "schlep." I can't imagine wanting to dance in the labyrinth, but I understand it. Thanks for continuing to share this story, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
Comment from Jay Squires
This is starting to get intense. Something is going to happen, I know. There must be some miracles that occur with the crossing of the ley lines. I'm ready!
A few things:
"... and shook their heads in a 'no' gesture. [This is not needed. "To nod" is indicative of yes... "To shake one's head" indicates no.]
You might want to look into your timing of the trek up to the labyrinth. It appeared to move too fast. You might expand the time by introducing more dialogue between the people, show some "mile-stones" along the way, or the passage from day to night or vice-versa. I wouldn't have taken it to be more than half an hour based on the cues you gave. And yet it should have been much longer.
To me, you've come so far in this novel from the earlier parts that seemed scattered and hard for me to follow. Over time I've invested emotionally win the characters. I'll be sad when it is over.
Jay
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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This is starting to get intense. Something is going to happen, I know. There must be some miracles that occur with the crossing of the ley lines. I'm ready!
A few things:
"... and shook their heads in a 'no' gesture. [This is not needed. "To nod" is indicative of yes... "To shake one's head" indicates no.]
You might want to look into your timing of the trek up to the labyrinth. It appeared to move too fast. You might expand the time by introducing more dialogue between the people, show some "mile-stones" along the way, or the passage from day to night or vice-versa. I wouldn't have taken it to be more than half an hour based on the cues you gave. And yet it should have been much longer.
To me, you've come so far in this novel from the earlier parts that seemed scattered and hard for me to follow. Over time I've invested emotionally win the characters. I'll be sad when it is over.
Jay
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
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I will be there with bells on, Liz!
Jay
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Yay
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Have you read that chapter already? Remember what you said. A bit of a foreshadowing
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Have I read what chapter?
Jay
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The final chapter ...teasing you when you mention bells. There are bells in the last chapter...lol
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Haha, gotcha!
Comment from aryr
This was a great continuation chapter, Liz. Your words were astonishing to say the least. I am so glad that they reached the labyrinth which they all so deeply graved. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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This was a great continuation chapter, Liz. Your words were astonishing to say the least. I am so glad that they reached the labyrinth which they all so deeply graved. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
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You are most welcome, Liz, I eagerly await the next chapter.
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***Smile***
Comment from Mabaker12
I love following these girls on their adventure, though like everything connected to that period in History, they were wisely taking caution along and not just 'jumping in blindly. Another well written chapter Liz. You paint the working together of the girls well. Keep it up dearest. Anne
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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I love following these girls on their adventure, though like everything connected to that period in History, they were wisely taking caution along and not just 'jumping in blindly. Another well written chapter Liz. You paint the working together of the girls well. Keep it up dearest. Anne
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
Comment from lyenochka
Cool picture and I really liked Evelyn's instruction to pay attention to the heart rate. This parallels the crossing of the ley lines - that there is both a physical and spiritual reality to be aware of in this walk. I also liked the fun verbs such as "slog" for "slow jog" and "chin-point." You mention schlep in your notes but I didn't find it in the post.
The women who had just descending the stairless (descended)
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Cool picture and I really liked Evelyn's instruction to pay attention to the heart rate. This parallels the crossing of the ley lines - that there is both a physical and spiritual reality to be aware of in this walk. I also liked the fun verbs such as "slog" for "slow jog" and "chin-point." You mention schlep in your notes but I didn't find it in the post.
The women who had just descending the stairless (descended)
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur. Schlep is misspelled, but Cordelia is glad decided not to schlep the harps to the top.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Most of the story was well-written and it was clear what they were doing. Only one paragraph was awkward. You might want to try this: I was sensing a bit of sadness as we prepared to bid adieu to friends we would never see again, at least not in this lifetime anyway. Balboa(. S)adly . . .
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Most of the story was well-written and it was clear what they were doing. Only one paragraph was awkward. You might want to try this: I was sensing a bit of sadness as we prepared to bid adieu to friends we would never see again, at least not in this lifetime anyway. Balboa(. S)adly . . .
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your loyal review. There is one more chapter where healing, restored balance and change in perspective finally occur.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Well, your ladies seem to have got over having to analyse their trauma, rather like Mary and company recovered from their physical signs of aggression. I think given their age you could have used the physical effort of climbing to write a more gripping description. Try it, using your wonderful knowledge of sound. Kate xx
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Well, your ladies seem to have got over having to analyse their trauma, rather like Mary and company recovered from their physical signs of aggression. I think given their age you could have used the physical effort of climbing to write a more gripping description. Try it, using your wonderful knowledge of sound. Kate xx
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your involved review. I am focused more on finishing the book. The next chap & final chapter will be the final processing & healing.
Comment from strandregs
Wow, I managed to read it all.
Heart rate. I recall older people should not exert over 110 sistolic.i guess double 120 would do as well.
That was a groysey shlep indeed.
Point of interest.
I stretched both knee ligaments climbing up a steep mountain like that when I was 21.
And got inflamed knees.
The orthopedic Dr. Said no more running for you.
He was right.
I love running . I ran regularly from age 13.
Stopping was more painful than my hernia operation Liz :-))Z.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Wow, I managed to read it all.
Heart rate. I recall older people should not exert over 110 sistolic.i guess double 120 would do as well.
That was a groysey shlep indeed.
Point of interest.
I stretched both knee ligaments climbing up a steep mountain like that when I was 21.
And got inflamed knees.
The orthopedic Dr. Said no more running for you.
He was right.
I love running . I ran regularly from age 13.
Stopping was more painful than my hernia operation Liz :-))Z.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your involved review. I used to jog/slog 6 mi. Now, my Maine Coon cat & I slog .6 of a mile. He runs ahead, then lays in the traffickless dirt road waiting for me, then gets us & essentially says we're going farther. I feel badly for your physical painful situations. Ooof. I don't even remember how we got to the top of the Tor in real life. I was 50+. Maybe I blocked it out...bwaaa.
