The Heir Apparent
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Waiting Game"A family learns their father is a serial killer
26 total reviews
Comment from Realist101
Hi again! Sad...sad. What's a person to do? This is the proverbial conundrum. Damned if you do, damned if you don't...one tiny nit, Sasah ...
"him for what he was, or me, for what I did." Hugs, Susan
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Hi again! Sad...sad. What's a person to do? This is the proverbial conundrum. Damned if you do, damned if you don't...one tiny nit, Sasah ...
"him for what he was, or me, for what I did." Hugs, Susan
Comment Written 01-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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You are so right, what to do? Thanks for catching the spag.
Comment from Stalking Wolf
The writer does a great job of describing the death of the innocence of the teenager and the fact that he has to do the right, very interesting and look forward to reading more of this story.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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The writer does a great job of describing the death of the innocence of the teenager and the fact that he has to do the right, very interesting and look forward to reading more of this story.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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This is a subject I have been thinking about for many years. The be a member of a family where the father is a killer is beyond most people imagination. Yet, happens all the time.
Comment from lkline
I am very interested in what happens next. I could picture the scene in my head. Your writing flows and is an easy read. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2012
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I am very interested in what happens next. I could picture the scene in my head. Your writing flows and is an easy read. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 07-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2012
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Thank you very much. For what it's worth, it is a fast read.
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Looking forward to the next chapter. I will probably read it at work! LOL
Comment from Roberta Joan Jensen
We had nothing in common then[,] and fourteen years later, it remains the same.
What others consider odd[] has always been the
norm for me.
By the age of five, I could add, subtract, multiply, and divide multiple digit numbers in my head[;] I have an eidetic memory[. I] graduated from high school
at age twelve, and received a master's degree in Biocultural Anthropology from the University of Washington at sixteen. Over the past three years[,] I have
been working toward my Ph.D. in paleobiology with my primary focus on mid-Cenozoic 'greenhouse' and 'icehouse' transition. Everything I once thought was
important [now] seems foolish and pointless.
that proved[,] without a doubt, Dad was the Belltown Killer.
I like your idea, but for me, I write so I can use up all the girl names I couldn't use on babies. I like lots of girl names.
Roberta
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2012
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We had nothing in common then[,] and fourteen years later, it remains the same.
What others consider odd[] has always been the
norm for me.
By the age of five, I could add, subtract, multiply, and divide multiple digit numbers in my head[;] I have an eidetic memory[. I] graduated from high school
at age twelve, and received a master's degree in Biocultural Anthropology from the University of Washington at sixteen. Over the past three years[,] I have
been working toward my Ph.D. in paleobiology with my primary focus on mid-Cenozoic 'greenhouse' and 'icehouse' transition. Everything I once thought was
important [now] seems foolish and pointless.
that proved[,] without a doubt, Dad was the Belltown Killer.
I like your idea, but for me, I write so I can use up all the girl names I couldn't use on babies. I like lots of girl names.
Roberta
Comment Written 04-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2012
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Thanks for catching the spags.
Comment from Readywriter52
James is a very intelligent boy. He has the ability to reason. Above all, he doesn't allow sentiment to cloud his judgement. Other people in James's father's life didn't get beyond the facade his father showed everyone. James is not only intelligent, but he is also perceptive.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012
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James is a very intelligent boy. He has the ability to reason. Above all, he doesn't allow sentiment to cloud his judgement. Other people in James's father's life didn't get beyond the facade his father showed everyone. James is not only intelligent, but he is also perceptive.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012
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James is a very bright boy and his social skills are not the best. He sees everything as black or white, right or wrong, etc. In this current situation this is most definitely helpful, in others it can pose problems. Glad you like this one.
Comment from Joan E.
And with your special, memory gift, the idea of eidetic imagery must be fascinating to you. I would think it is connected with your character's getting to do the things you would like to do. I liked the additional detail you added to this chapter about James' dissertation work. -Joan
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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And with your special, memory gift, the idea of eidetic imagery must be fascinating to you. I would think it is connected with your character's getting to do the things you would like to do. I liked the additional detail you added to this chapter about James' dissertation work. -Joan
Comment Written 02-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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I don't have an eidetic memory, just a great long-term memory but I do find the idea of one fascinating and you are so right that writing fiction is fun and allows me to create characters that get to do things I would like to do..of course some do things I wouldn't want to do...lol
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Indeed! I have periodic, tiny flashes of eidetic imagery, when I try to remember something and I can see the image of it in my head--like the page of a newspaper where I read an article, which I can visualize, for example, as being in the upper right hand corner of the page. At those times, I think to myself how terrific it would be to have a real photographic memory to tap--but there is probably a downside too! -Joan
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There is a lot of controversy over what is referred to as true photographic memory. There really isn't a test for it but the few that have been examined show signs of having mental tools to accomplish memorizing things. They do believe people lit the Rain Man who was a savant are capable of having amazing memory skills but they too use tools to accomplish this.
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My husband remembers trivia, like phone numbers, without trying to--I joking call him my idiot savant! He berates himself because he says he sometimes can't remember important things. We have curious, individualized brain circuitry. -J
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When I said there was controversy about eidetic memory, I didn't mean to imply that people cannot have a photographic memory. It is just that the mind finds way to recall things. Some have a better way than others. And, some have a specialized style and only remember certain things such as math, music, words, and others events.
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I understood your meaning--no matter how sophisticated our computers are, they pale in comparison to the intricacies of the human brain! Night, night- J
Comment from Kathryn Varuzza
Hello,
Oh, I'm so glad to see this.
I've been waiting for you continue with this story.
Great descriptions.
You are such a good storyteller.
I like the title for the chapter as well.
Katie
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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Hello,
Oh, I'm so glad to see this.
I've been waiting for you continue with this story.
Great descriptions.
You are such a good storyteller.
I like the title for the chapter as well.
Katie
Comment Written 02-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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I am so pleased you liked this chapter.
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Comment from psalmist
I'm impressed, you seem to be as smart as your main character! You would have to be to come up with paleobiology with my primary focus on mid-Cenozoic 'greenhouse' and 'icehouse' transition!
I feel for James. His is a lonely world, and often the accuser is blamed and vilified more than the accused. I do like that he is able to show his feelings. My own son claims he does not feel, he simply responds to stimuli, ah well. Linda
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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I'm impressed, you seem to be as smart as your main character! You would have to be to come up with paleobiology with my primary focus on mid-Cenozoic 'greenhouse' and 'icehouse' transition!
I feel for James. His is a lonely world, and often the accuser is blamed and vilified more than the accused. I do like that he is able to show his feelings. My own son claims he does not feel, he simply responds to stimuli, ah well. Linda
Comment Written 02-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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For many years, the only emotion I allowed myself to feel was anger. Hard to explain but I got quite good at it too. James is an extraordinary young man and while his is a genius, in many ways he is a lost young boy in an adult world.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
Very well written my friend as I can truly understand having a mind that just goes far beyond all your piers and how it can literally push you on the outside of those your own age....This has been my life's story even out doing those that where years older than I was and it still continues today....You are truly outstandingly good at what you do, as you never ever bore me with your stories....Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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Very well written my friend as I can truly understand having a mind that just goes far beyond all your piers and how it can literally push you on the outside of those your own age....This has been my life's story even out doing those that where years older than I was and it still continues today....You are truly outstandingly good at what you do, as you never ever bore me with your stories....Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 02-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012
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Thank you. I am flattered by your kind words.
Comment from Carolyn Hilliard
An interesting preface into what has happened. The first two paragraphs had me wondering why should I care about this kid. Then I got excited when I saw who and what he believes his father as done. It became a good setup for the upcoming events.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2012
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An interesting preface into what has happened. The first two paragraphs had me wondering why should I care about this kid. Then I got excited when I saw who and what he believes his father as done. It became a good setup for the upcoming events.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2012
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Thanks so much. I am pleased you liked this one.