Coffee With Iris
Viewing comments for Chapter 31 "Gift From the Past"Two opposites meet and connect.
24 total reviews
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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Thank you!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A perfec ending for a perfect story. I loved it. I am happy can focus on raising his son and writing books, he deserves it. I understand why Iris wanted the divorce all done before he received her estate. Congratulations for finishing your book.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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A perfec ending for a perfect story. I loved it. I am happy can focus on raising his son and writing books, he deserves it. I understand why Iris wanted the divorce all done before he received her estate. Congratulations for finishing your book.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much. I appreciate the nice review, stars and the congrats. Gretchen
Comment from Michelle D. Carr
Very sweet. I wanted to read the chapters of their conversations. I will do that. The story was very straight forward and also described a situation which would be unusual but not unheard of. Thank you for this.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Very sweet. I wanted to read the chapters of their conversations. I will do that. The story was very straight forward and also described a situation which would be unusual but not unheard of. Thank you for this.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review. Much appreciated. Gretchen
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm a true sucker for happy endings, and the only way this one could have turned out better would have been for Iris to live on and them to have more happy times together. But life has a way of making us reach out and grab what we can before it's gone. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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I'm a true sucker for happy endings, and the only way this one could have turned out better would have been for Iris to live on and them to have more happy times together. But life has a way of making us reach out and grab what we can before it's gone. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Thanks, Ric. I very much appreciate this kind review. Gretchen
Comment from Terry Broxson
Gretchen, this six is really from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell. There was a glitch, and she didn't get to give you a six, and she wanted to, especially since this was the end of your story.
As you know, I am one of those who have a hard time reading novels on FS. But getting them on Amazon is okay. I loved Miranda, and I'm glad you are doing another, will look for more from you.
Just finished one by Jay and Barabra and also ordered a Kindle copy of Betrayal by Sandra. Keep up the good work. Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Gretchen, this six is really from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell. There was a glitch, and she didn't get to give you a six, and she wanted to, especially since this was the end of your story.
As you know, I am one of those who have a hard time reading novels on FS. But getting them on Amazon is okay. I loved Miranda, and I'm glad you are doing another, will look for more from you.
Just finished one by Jay and Barabra and also ordered a Kindle copy of Betrayal by Sandra. Keep up the good work. Terry.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Thank you for the six. I will thank Sandra as well. FYI everytime you post one of your multi fanstory persons stories, I always see the painting by Norman Rockwell of the gossip. I don't know why. It makes it even funnier. Just thought you should know. Gretchen
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I love that painting...UMM maybe I can do something with that. Terry.
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Please do!!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Well, my talented friend, you have done it again. Another masterpiece of a book. What I find especially impressive is how different it is from Miranda, yet of an equally stellar caliber. When you can write well, you can write well. And you, without any question, my sweet friend, can write really, REALLY well.
True to the end, Jameson and Iris stayed in character, though both were so much richer (emotionally) from knowing each other. That Jameson is now also monetarily richer, as well (AND that he didn't know about it until after the divorce was finalized --okay, pure genius on your (and Iris's and Michael's) part-- is just the perfect sprinkles and whipped cream and cherry on top.)
I absolutely love this book, Gretchen. I want to know the second you put it up on Amazon.
Congratulations on a job so extremely well done.
xoxoxox
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Well, my talented friend, you have done it again. Another masterpiece of a book. What I find especially impressive is how different it is from Miranda, yet of an equally stellar caliber. When you can write well, you can write well. And you, without any question, my sweet friend, can write really, REALLY well.
True to the end, Jameson and Iris stayed in character, though both were so much richer (emotionally) from knowing each other. That Jameson is now also monetarily richer, as well (AND that he didn't know about it until after the divorce was finalized --okay, pure genius on your (and Iris's and Michael's) part-- is just the perfect sprinkles and whipped cream and cherry on top.)
I absolutely love this book, Gretchen. I want to know the second you put it up on Amazon.
Congratulations on a job so extremely well done.
xoxoxox
Comment Written 03-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Awe. Thank you, Rachelle. This is so nice. I had been very hesitant to post this on Fanstory because it was different. No real drama. Just two people who find each other. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your reviews are always fabulous. You tend to pick up on points that others miss. I definitely appreciate that. Gretchen
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I was simultaneously looking forward to this and dreading it as I logged into FS. You did NOT disappoint; that's for sure. xo
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Glad you liked it. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh Gretchen this story had a sort of happy ending as Iris wanted to help her friend Jameson and he was such a humble man who valued their friendship above everything else. Your delivery is always so professional and I have thoroughly enjoyed your story from start to finish, a well earned six stars, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Oh Gretchen this story had a sort of happy ending as Iris wanted to help her friend Jameson and he was such a humble man who valued their friendship above everything else. Your delivery is always so professional and I have thoroughly enjoyed your story from start to finish, a well earned six stars, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 03-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Thanks very much, Dolly. Your review means so much. I love getting a six, make no mistake, but hearing that you like the story means so much more than you can imagine. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Sanku
So it has all come to an end.The journey of Jameson with Iris .It was very astute of her to hold back this till the divorce.. She knew what type of woman Claire was...
I loved reading this story
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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So it has all come to an end.The journey of Jameson with Iris .It was very astute of her to hold back this till the divorce.. She knew what type of woman Claire was...
I loved reading this story
Comment Written 03-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Thank you for this. I'm so happy you enjoyed this story. It was fun to right. Gretchen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I read this yesterday just after you posted, and my eyes were welling up. I needed to wait until today to give you my first six stars, and read it again. This story was incredible, Gretchen, Iris and Jameson were a part of my life, I so looked forward to reading what was happening to them every week. You did this whole story so tastefully, the breakup, the meeting, the discovering Iris was terminally ill, her getting Jameson motivated again, her death and finally, his inheritance. It was all so beautifully done, my friend. I feel as if I've lost two friends ... make that three, with Terry. Super well done! When I can get to your standard of writing, I'll know I'm there. Love and hugs, Sandra
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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I read this yesterday just after you posted, and my eyes were welling up. I needed to wait until today to give you my first six stars, and read it again. This story was incredible, Gretchen, Iris and Jameson were a part of my life, I so looked forward to reading what was happening to them every week. You did this whole story so tastefully, the breakup, the meeting, the discovering Iris was terminally ill, her getting Jameson motivated again, her death and finally, his inheritance. It was all so beautifully done, my friend. I feel as if I've lost two friends ... make that three, with Terry. Super well done! When I can get to your standard of writing, I'll know I'm there. Love and hugs, Sandra
Comment Written 03-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
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Oh my sweet, sweet Sandra. You write so beautifully. Do not ever feel you need to change anything. I love your writing. You have a seamless writing, clean and beautiful. But your words made my day! So glad you liked it. Gretchen
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Aw, thank you, Gretchen, that is so very nice of you. But I'm still working on it! 😊xx
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I'm learning every day. You are, in my very humble opinion, one of the best writers I've ever read. I look forward to seeing your posts in my messages. I can't always say that about others. Lol. Gretchen
Comment from Jay Squires
Your timing, as usual, is unbelievably bad. Something as important as the last chapter deserves to be posted at a time when people have enough sixes to do it service. Your ending was touching without being mawkish. (The shooting star? I don't know... it was kind of a Jimmy Stewart thing with the bell on the Christmas tree) but I refuse to let that detract from the overall effect of the chapter. Your experiment with the alternate viewpoint chapters? It works.
Jay
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023
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Your timing, as usual, is unbelievably bad. Something as important as the last chapter deserves to be posted at a time when people have enough sixes to do it service. Your ending was touching without being mawkish. (The shooting star? I don't know... it was kind of a Jimmy Stewart thing with the bell on the Christmas tree) but I refuse to let that detract from the overall effect of the chapter. Your experiment with the alternate viewpoint chapters? It works.
Jay
Comment Written 02-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023
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Thank you, Jay. I'm glad you liked the ending. Had to post while the inspiration was there. Glad you didn't find the ending too hokey. Lol. You stayed with this even though you had your doubts. I appreciate that. Gretchen