Love Long Distance
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29 total reviews
Comment from Dihalia
I like your story. I like the letters and the poems. I am eager to continue reading next chapter. Congratulations for your recognition. Well deserved.
Keep writing! Job well done!
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2019
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I like your story. I like the letters and the poems. I am eager to continue reading next chapter. Congratulations for your recognition. Well deserved.
Keep writing! Job well done!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2019
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Hello Again, Dihalia! Another "SALUTE!" Thank you SO MUCH for continuing on to read Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance and for the AWESOME six star rating and review! So glad you enjoyed the letters and poems, and you plan to continue on. Yay! God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Your welcome! :)
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Your poetry and story is great....will continue reading the story. Your story is well written. Being Cathy has already some novels written, this is not difficult to write.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2019
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Your poetry and story is great....will continue reading the story. Your story is well written. Being Cathy has already some novels written, this is not difficult to write.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2019
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Hi Rosemary! Writing a book is hard work, no matter if one has been published or not. However, it is also very rewarding and we both are so happy to be co-authoring Love Long Distance, as well as other books. We are planning on publishing this one later this year. Thank you for reading and reviewing Chapter 2.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Jan Anderegg
I really like your story. I love the historical references that take me back down that memory lane! Even though I was young, my parents were Beatles fans. LOL
I like the way you are formatting this book, with the letters and poems. No edits needed that I could find. Well done.
Jan
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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I really like your story. I love the historical references that take me back down that memory lane! Even though I was young, my parents were Beatles fans. LOL
I like the way you are formatting this book, with the letters and poems. No edits needed that I could find. Well done.
Jan
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Hi Jan! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance. It's nice to know our plan for the structure and content in this novel is engaging to you and we're so appreciate of your support. Great comments here and so glad you were able to take a walk down memory lane (even if you were just a tyke! LOL). :)
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Sasha
I found this beautifully written, heartfelt and emotionally powerful communication between the two lovers. I am a product of the 60's and can relate to the long distance between to lovers caught in a difficult time for both. I anxiously look forward to the next chapter.
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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I found this beautifully written, heartfelt and emotionally powerful communication between the two lovers. I am a product of the 60's and can relate to the long distance between to lovers caught in a difficult time for both. I anxiously look forward to the next chapter.
Comment Written 20-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Hi Sasha! Thank you SO MUCH for your AWESOME review and 6-star rating. We are HONORED! We're so glad you enjoyed Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance. You don't have to wait for Chapter 3, either - we've just posted it!
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
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Great, I read it today.
Comment from Commando
A "SALUTE," Cathy! May I say, "It is both a Distinct Honor and Privilege for me to co-author 'Love Long Distance' with you." It is crystal clear that the words you write germinate in your mind, sprout in your heart, then grow in front of the reader's eyes. My summation in two words--"ASTONISHING WORK!" Of course, you didn't hear this train coming, did you? TOOT, TOOT! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully, Bill.
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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A "SALUTE," Cathy! May I say, "It is both a Distinct Honor and Privilege for me to co-author 'Love Long Distance' with you." It is crystal clear that the words you write germinate in your mind, sprout in your heart, then grow in front of the reader's eyes. My summation in two words--"ASTONISHING WORK!" Of course, you didn't hear this train coming, did you? TOOT, TOOT! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully, Bill.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Thank you, Bill, for the great comments and AWESOME 6-star rating and SALUTE! It is YOU, however, who deserves the BIGGEST SALUTE, and I am the one who is Distinctly Honored and Privileged to co-author this book, and others, with you. You have a unique style all your own that captivates the reader. In addition, you are disciplined and committed to writing. I want you and others to know that you are helping me become a better author, while I am enjoying the journey along the way. YOU ARE AMAZING and I am blessed and thankful for being able to write with you. Best wishes to you, too, and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Cathy
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Cathy & Bill,
Lovely piece of Romance Fiction having lucid and perfectly matching the theme phraseology; smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end.
Poems' incorporation is just like gems studded in the beautiful dress, but if you don't mind, "CLOSE YOUR EYES" is more enchanting than the latter poem.
Thumbs-Up!
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Hello Cathy & Bill,
Lovely piece of Romance Fiction having lucid and perfectly matching the theme phraseology; smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end.
Poems' incorporation is just like gems studded in the beautiful dress, but if you don't mind, "CLOSE YOUR EYES" is more enchanting than the latter poem.
Thumbs-Up!
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Thank you for the AWESOME review and 6-star rating! We are so very happy you enjoyed this chapter. We like how you compared the poems to gems studded in the beautiful dress. We hope you come back for Chapter 3. It is in the works and coming soon.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
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Bill & Cathy, Most Welcome!
I'm eagerly waiting for Chapter 3.
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from A.J. Dodd (AD)
Hi there,
An interesting read, there's something a little claustrophobic about isolated letter writing in a story (I don't mean this as a criticism) I have not read the earlier works and am not sure if this is the prominent style you have opted for, but it creates a real sense of distance between these two characters.
You've captured the emotion of a long distance relationship in a difficult time well, and also managed to add very real, human moments in their musings.
the first letter was a little visually fatiguing and I would suggest making that third paragraph two paragraphs from "uncle Joe came over..." - new paragraph.
I also think there is a missing comma in this sentence
"No earthly soul can break it (comma) and I can't imagine anyone loving..."
I had no real misgivings though, so enjoy your five stars.
Good day.
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Hi there,
An interesting read, there's something a little claustrophobic about isolated letter writing in a story (I don't mean this as a criticism) I have not read the earlier works and am not sure if this is the prominent style you have opted for, but it creates a real sense of distance between these two characters.
You've captured the emotion of a long distance relationship in a difficult time well, and also managed to add very real, human moments in their musings.
the first letter was a little visually fatiguing and I would suggest making that third paragraph two paragraphs from "uncle Joe came over..." - new paragraph.
I also think there is a missing comma in this sentence
"No earthly soul can break it (comma) and I can't imagine anyone loving..."
I had no real misgivings though, so enjoy your five stars.
Good day.
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Hi A.J. - Thank you for reading and reviewing Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance. "Claustrophobic" not a criticism? It sounds like a criticism. We appreciate your suggestions about the paragraph break and comma, although we think it's fine the way it is. Wishing you the best.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
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Maybe I could have opted for a word such as "longing" or "loneliness" instead of claustrophobic, but it really wan't a criticism.
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Thank you for explaining. Yes, sounds much better. We hope you enjoyed the chapter and will follow along.
Comment from tfawcus
There is plenty of incidental detail in this chapter that establishes the setting in the 1960s. Heartfelt and believable communication between the two of you with a couple of fine poems.
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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There is plenty of incidental detail in this chapter that establishes the setting in the 1960s. Heartfelt and believable communication between the two of you with a couple of fine poems.
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 18-May-2019
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance. Awesome comments here and we are glad you enjoyed it and found it heartfelt and believable. Be sure to come back for Chapter 3. It's in the works and coming soon.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Bleeshor
I just loved this. My mom who is 86 still has my "93 year veteran " dad's love letters. I felt this read real and wanted to know more about these two characters...I sleep and dream of you...so true
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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I just loved this. My mom who is 86 still has my "93 year veteran " dad's love letters. I felt this read real and wanted to know more about these two characters...I sleep and dream of you...so true
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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So very glad you loved Chapter 2 of Love Long Distance. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it. So sweet about your mom having your dad's love letters still! Stay tuned because Chapter 3 is in the works and coming soon.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Marjorie Burghdoff-Banks
Oh, this brings tears to my eyes. Being an Army Mom, and after watching my son deploy only a few months after marrying, and then finding out on the day of deployment that he was going to be a Dad, I always hold a soft spot for any writing pertaining to military. I love the poems added into the story, loved the feel of the loneliness, the sadness and of trying to be strong, of keeping busy while he is away. Fantastic story chapter...
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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Oh, this brings tears to my eyes. Being an Army Mom, and after watching my son deploy only a few months after marrying, and then finding out on the day of deployment that he was going to be a Dad, I always hold a soft spot for any writing pertaining to military. I love the poems added into the story, loved the feel of the loneliness, the sadness and of trying to be strong, of keeping busy while he is away. Fantastic story chapter...
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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Thank you SO MUCH, Marjorie, for the AWESOME review and 6-star rating! We SALUTE you! So very glad you enjoyed Chapter 2. Thank you also for sharing about your son. Chapter 3 is in the works and coming soon. All the best!
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy