Tall Tales
Prose/Writing11 total reviews
Comment from Begin Again
Exactly what an author wants...her character to gain a life of his own and jump off the page at the reader. You definitely let this character give thought and purpose to what he may or may not end up doing depending on the author's whim. Very imaginative!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024
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Exactly what an author wants...her character to gain a life of his own and jump off the page at the reader. You definitely let this character give thought and purpose to what he may or may not end up doing depending on the author's whim. Very imaginative!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024
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Thanks for reading and reviewing zanya
Comment from Aiona
How cute! It's a Regency romance character, isn't it? A hero, to be specific. I was a little confused by the "Big House," because in my experience, that's a colloquialism for prison. Not that I've been in prison. I enjoyed the happy ending! Of course, that's necessary for a romance! Or at least a happily-ever-after-for-now. There's always the possibility of writer's block tomorrow!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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How cute! It's a Regency romance character, isn't it? A hero, to be specific. I was a little confused by the "Big House," because in my experience, that's a colloquialism for prison. Not that I've been in prison. I enjoyed the happy ending! Of course, that's necessary for a romance! Or at least a happily-ever-after-for-now. There's always the possibility of writer's block tomorrow!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thanks for reading and a superb review - interesting re Big House! zanya
Comment from humpwhistle
I like your approach. A character come-to-life is every writer's goal.
But I think you may have sacrificed your plot. Between the first paragraph and the last, nothing happens. Your prose is interesting, but your story lags. I hope this helps.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I like your approach. A character come-to-life is every writer's goal.
But I think you may have sacrificed your plot. Between the first paragraph and the last, nothing happens. Your prose is interesting, but your story lags. I hope this helps.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thanks for reading and sharing zanya
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Your opening line is quite curious The reader certainly will be drawn in for it. It sounds like you are in a book and someone is writing about you. Is this the book is this the person writing about you?
The reader is probably doing the same: "It's a quandary. Wonder how Ornie will fix up that mess."
you hold the readers attention throughout the entire chapter.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Your opening line is quite curious The reader certainly will be drawn in for it. It sounds like you are in a book and someone is writing about you. Is this the book is this the person writing about you?
The reader is probably doing the same: "It's a quandary. Wonder how Ornie will fix up that mess."
you hold the readers attention throughout the entire chapter.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thanks for a great review zanya
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***MY PLEASUre***
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well deserved
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Tall Tales, seems to be voiced by a fictional character making observations on the writer's choices and the readers' choices as well. One directs the other's actions it seems.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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This story, Tall Tales, seems to be voiced by a fictional character making observations on the writer's choices and the readers' choices as well. One directs the other's actions it seems.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
Comment from Thesis
I enjoyed this story. It was refreshing and original. I liked the POV of the character as he spoke of his author and the situation she got him into. At least he was hopeful that she would be able to fix it.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I enjoyed this story. It was refreshing and original. I liked the POV of the character as he spoke of his author and the situation she got him into. At least he was hopeful that she would be able to fix it.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Great reveiw zanya
Comment from Sharon Elwell
I think you met the brief on this one. Your character is easy to imagine and his situation reflects the changes in the writing world in recent years. I was engaged the whole time, and there are several thought-provoking ideas. Well done!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I think you met the brief on this one. Your character is easy to imagine and his situation reflects the changes in the writing world in recent years. I was engaged the whole time, and there are several thought-provoking ideas. Well done!
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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superb review zanya
Comment from royowen
I rethink writing is a marvellous medium for getting, or rather, airing one's opinions or fallacies out there, and receive a chorus of amens or howling opposition, human beings are funny, it seems we avoid the truth at all costs, or bash people over the head with it, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : Today's hero(e)s
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I rethink writing is a marvellous medium for getting, or rather, airing one's opinions or fallacies out there, and receive a chorus of amens or howling opposition, human beings are funny, it seems we avoid the truth at all costs, or bash people over the head with it, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : Today's hero(e)s
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Great reveiw zanya
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Bless you
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, this is does go a bit, and I guess that fits with the presented personality of the character here. As for what a MC should be or do in a story, that has never changed, old or new. The character should act or react fitting the world built around him or her. That's it.
If you character exists in a regular contemporary world like 2020 Chicago, and he is 18, then he should not act like he's 65 from the early 1920s. If your MC is from the Middle Ages of Europe, then she should not be purple haired feminist. To do otherwise would confuse the reader and bring the story, setting, and character into conflict. You friends on FanStory may give you a six and tell you it's wonderful, but they would never pay money for your published book or vote for you in the monthlies.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Hmm, this is does go a bit, and I guess that fits with the presented personality of the character here. As for what a MC should be or do in a story, that has never changed, old or new. The character should act or react fitting the world built around him or her. That's it.
If you character exists in a regular contemporary world like 2020 Chicago, and he is 18, then he should not act like he's 65 from the early 1920s. If your MC is from the Middle Ages of Europe, then she should not be purple haired feminist. To do otherwise would confuse the reader and bring the story, setting, and character into conflict. You friends on FanStory may give you a six and tell you it's wonderful, but they would never pay money for your published book or vote for you in the monthlies.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thanks for reading and reviewing zanya
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
What a delightful story! The playful commentary on the fickleness of readers and the uncertainty of their fate makes for an enjoyable read. Your writing has a wonderfully quality that brings this character to life, making us root for them to survive!
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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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What a delightful story! The playful commentary on the fickleness of readers and the uncertainty of their fate makes for an enjoyable read. Your writing has a wonderfully quality that brings this character to life, making us root for them to survive!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Great review zanya
