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Unfinished Brushstrokes

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story of love, loss, new beginnings and secrets.

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Comment from BethShelby
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You've added another character. I thought at first she might be a ghost too but she has been talking to one. The detective is ruffling some feathers. I shoe in the door reminde me of Columbo.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
    I remember Detective Columbo..for some reason he wasn't one of my favorites. but he solved the cases and that's what counted. I'm so far behind on reviews. thank you so much.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ulla
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Yes, so what are they hiding. I was reading this so fast so I forgot everything else. It was a lovely chapter and a great continuation of the story. But the detective is not convinced. Ulla xcx

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    they werent too good at matching their stories and trying to cover up Margaret's affair with the married judge....who thinks he's running for the supreme court. Behind bars maybe.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from royowen
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Helen meets with Jenna and they share such lovely pleasantries, I wish all people were like that, wouldn't it be wonderful, Donitelli speaks with Lydia asking her where her and Margaret were the previous nigh, of course it doesn't match, and when he asks if Margaret has a gentleman well, more contradiction, beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    I wish all people were like that too. It just doesn't happen in this world of ours. i don't understand why it changed. Have a great day.
    Smiles, Carol
reply by royowen on 15-Jul-2024
    Well done
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Well, they could have got their stories right! But it's good for Donatelli, after that officer saw the Judge's car drive off. It doesn't take a mega brain to put two and two together. I want to see him brought down. It was nice to see Eleanor again, this time with Helen. Another wonderful chapter, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    I don't think either of them were thinking very straight and Donatelli has a way of intimidating people. I love when I can write about Eleanor...she makes me happy.
    Sniles, hugs and love, CArol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Matthew they are telling you a lot. LOL But you already know that, don't you? I am glad you introduced Helen to help Jenna. That was nice. I'm struggling saving this review. Evil Eddie messed with one of your sentences.





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 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    I'll go check it out. this site is still not right. Thanks so much for reading and I think Helen has given Jenna a lot to think about.
    Smiles, Carol
reply by barbara.wilkey on 15-Jul-2024
    once I got rid do the extra marks in my reply I could save it.
Comment from Chi Phan
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Hi Begin,
Your style of writing certainly befits the mystery genre. I felt curious throughout.

You may want to increase the physical descriptions of the characters. For example when Helen first came onto the scene, instead of stating that "she looked so nervous" you could describe her demeanour. Breaking the dialogues with such descriptions would make these characters come alive more for me, and would also help convey the mood a little better.

For the second scene, you may consider adding a transition between
"Lydia nodded" and "Donatelli took a deep breath..." because after such an intense and fast-paced interrogation it felt a little abrupt for him to just retreat.

I could never write a thriller - the imagination and attention to detail required is beyond me! As such I have a lot of respect for writers like you. Good luck with the novel!
Chi


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 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    Thanks for stopping by to read the chapter and to comment. It's always difficult to know how the story has progressed when one only sees a snippet out of 25,000 words written. I am sorry you only thought it was worthy of 4 stars and maybe you will continue reading and see the story is much deeper.
    Thank you and have a great day!
    Smiles, Carol