The lecture
Shall I go or should I stay18 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
ha! she was glad he was gone! Neat twist - caught me by surprise.
Congratulations on winning 2nd place in the contest.
It was a fun one, wasn't it?
Katharine
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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ha! she was glad he was gone! Neat twist - caught me by surprise.
Congratulations on winning 2nd place in the contest.
It was a fun one, wasn't it?
Katharine
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much Katharine. Have a nice day. Jen.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jeni
You're short story is well written and has a twist at the end. It seems like she might be giving a lecture on relationships. I like that she is so caring of her followers and the twist at the end that she is happy that her husband left her. Maybe he was an abuser.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congratulations on placing second in the contest.
Joan
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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Hi Jeni
You're short story is well written and has a twist at the end. It seems like she might be giving a lecture on relationships. I like that she is so caring of her followers and the twist at the end that she is happy that her husband left her. Maybe he was an abuser.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congratulations on placing second in the contest.
Joan
Comment Written 10-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much Joan for your kind review. Jen.
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You are most kindly welcome, Jen.
Joan
Comment from Ric Myworld
The Clash quickly came to mind and the melody rang in my head when I read this title. But within seconds you'd reached inside my chest and snatched a wad of emotions and my breath. And sympathy for the assumed heartbroken women quickly turned to delight. Outstanding as always, my dear. Hugs, Ric
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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The Clash quickly came to mind and the melody rang in my head when I read this title. But within seconds you'd reached inside my chest and snatched a wad of emotions and my breath. And sympathy for the assumed heartbroken women quickly turned to delight. Outstanding as always, my dear. Hugs, Ric
Comment Written 16-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much my dear friend and have a lovely week. X
Comment from lancellot
Interesting set up and delivery of your twist ending. It is true, not every break-up is a bad thing. With her celebrating, this will over well with mostly female membership. Good luck in the contest.
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Michael had left her after twenty one years.
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However when she arrived and
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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Interesting set up and delivery of your twist ending. It is true, not every break-up is a bad thing. With her celebrating, this will over well with mostly female membership. Good luck in the contest.
notes
Michael had left her after twenty one years.
[add a space between these two paragraphs}
However when she arrived and
Comment Written 16-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much. Jennifer
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, yes indeed. What a great twist you have provided for this story. Ironically there have been two other stories posted in the past week about husbands who filed for a divorce unexpectedly after twenty years.
If those ladies read your story, maybe they have a little different perspective relative to their own events. Good luck in the contest. And well done. Terry.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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LOL, yes indeed. What a great twist you have provided for this story. Ironically there have been two other stories posted in the past week about husbands who filed for a divorce unexpectedly after twenty years.
If those ladies read your story, maybe they have a little different perspective relative to their own events. Good luck in the contest. And well done. Terry.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Terry.
Comment from lyenochka
That last line gave a totally unexpected feeling to the story. At first, I assumed that the marriage breakup was devastating and that's why she hesitated. But she found gratification in giving her lecture, and as we found out, she was happy with being free from the marriage.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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That last line gave a totally unexpected feeling to the story. At first, I assumed that the marriage breakup was devastating and that's why she hesitated. But she found gratification in giving her lecture, and as we found out, she was happy with being free from the marriage.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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I am so glad that you liked it Helen. Thanks so much for reviewing. Jen
Comment from LJbutterfly
I enjoyed the way you started this story. Your protagonist questioned whether she was doing the right thing by carrying on with her life and responsibilities after the devastation of Michael leaving her. I enjoyed the twist at the end where you realize she in a modern independent woman who plans to celebrate her freedom. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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I enjoyed the way you started this story. Your protagonist questioned whether she was doing the right thing by carrying on with her life and responsibilities after the devastation of Michael leaving her. I enjoyed the twist at the end where you realize she in a modern independent woman who plans to celebrate her freedom. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much. JenThank you so much for the review and stars. Jen
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Yes, her work ethic took over, and she did the right thing, Jen.
There would be time to celebrate later. I enjoyed your contest
entry. You had me believing the worst when it turned out to be
the best.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Yes, her work ethic took over, and she did the right thing, Jen.
There would be time to celebrate later. I enjoyed your contest
entry. You had me believing the worst when it turned out to be
the best.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 15-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the great review. Jen
Comment from kahpot
Ha! Ha! love the ending there is always time to celebrate, the build was excellent you have the reader feeling a wee bit sorry for the girl/lady, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Ha! Ha! love the ending there is always time to celebrate, the build was excellent you have the reader feeling a wee bit sorry for the girl/lady, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 15-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thanks a lot for the great review. Jen.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-You did a good job with this, Jen, starting with the picture.
-I started reading, and figured this was going to be really sad;
this poor woman whose husband left her, and she had to give a lecture.
-She honored her obligation and was glad to see those who had made
a big effort to come.
-A great twist at the end!!!!
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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-You did a good job with this, Jen, starting with the picture.
-I started reading, and figured this was going to be really sad;
this poor woman whose husband left her, and she had to give a lecture.
-She honored her obligation and was glad to see those who had made
a big effort to come.
-A great twist at the end!!!!
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the great review. Jen.
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You are very welcome, Jen.
