The Gardens at Weatherbury
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Comment from Debra White
Hi Yvette :)
I really enjoyed this!
The quick, literal and often dirty minds of children never fail to amuse. I love Nicholas' interpretation of Sir Philippe's remark!
An engaging and well written first chapter that leaves the reader wanting to read on... and maybe you will write on? I'd certainly like to know about Constantine!
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Hi Yvette :)
I really enjoyed this!
The quick, literal and often dirty minds of children never fail to amuse. I love Nicholas' interpretation of Sir Philippe's remark!
An engaging and well written first chapter that leaves the reader wanting to read on... and maybe you will write on? I'd certainly like to know about Constantine!
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Debra -- I'm looking forward to the challenge of a complete chapter in only 500 words... at least it's but once a month! ;) :) And, of course, it's another fantasy for my imagination to run wild in!! ;) ;) Take care over there! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter in the story of the gardens at Weatherbury, an interesting new gardener at age fourteen to take over from the fired older gardener who'd do something, not to the taste of Sir Phillippe.
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A very well-written chapter in the story of the gardens at Weatherbury, an interesting new gardener at age fourteen to take over from the fired older gardener who'd do something, not to the taste of Sir Phillippe.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thanx so much for dropping by on this one, Sandra -- much appreciated, ma'am! ;) Take care over there! ;) Yvette
Comment from Colin John
A very nice new chapter and very well written should do very well in the contest fingers crossed for this to do well Thanks for sharing And kind regards Colin
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A very nice new chapter and very well written should do very well in the contest fingers crossed for this to do well Thanks for sharing And kind regards Colin
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thanx for the review on this one, Colin -- much appreciated, sir!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
To care for gardens is not just a skill but a passionate love affair with nature. Gardeners never see the toil but the beauty they want to achieve and they have a vision which is shared with every onlooker. I enjoyed your words Yvette, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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To care for gardens is not just a skill but a passionate love affair with nature. Gardeners never see the toil but the beauty they want to achieve and they have a vision which is shared with every onlooker. I enjoyed your words Yvette, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thanx so much for your awesome review, Dolly -- always appreciate your wonderful perspective! ;) ;) Take care over there! ;) Yvette
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
What a gorgeous picture. I'd take that job if I could. The chapter grabbed my interest. He seems too young for groundskeeper, but I"m sure you can make it work. Of course, you have magic gnomes to help. Fantasy/magic is the one genre I don't care for and never read, but I'd be curious about this teenager and his gnome. :)
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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What a gorgeous picture. I'd take that job if I could. The chapter grabbed my interest. He seems too young for groundskeeper, but I"m sure you can make it work. Of course, you have magic gnomes to help. Fantasy/magic is the one genre I don't care for and never read, but I'd be curious about this teenager and his gnome. :)
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thanx for dropping by on this one... yes, fantasy is definitely not among the 'fan favorites' here on this sight, but I y'am what I y'am..as a famous sailor used to say! ;) ;) I do appreciate your trying, though...means a lot! ;) ;) Take care of you, ma'am!! :) Yvette
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Do you plan to write more in this story?
Comment from Ben Colder
My first reading your work. I find it very interesting and delightful. Very humorous with the package and all. I do hope you enjoy your new job. Thanks for sharing your write.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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My first reading your work. I find it very interesting and delightful. Very humorous with the package and all. I do hope you enjoy your new job. Thanks for sharing your write.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thanx for stopping in for the review on this one, Ben -- much appreciated! ;) ;) Be sure to drop in anytime! ;);) Yvette
Comment from poetwatch
Well Yvette You is early on this one no? Though the next chapter was for next month? Guess I have to write mine now and I haven't the foggiest what to write. This is very good. Your last one was on fairies? Can remember have to check on it. You can't sleep huh? :) Keep up the good work woman. Push me! ;)
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Well Yvette You is early on this one no? Though the next chapter was for next month? Guess I have to write mine now and I haven't the foggiest what to write. This is very good. Your last one was on fairies? Can remember have to check on it. You can't sleep huh? :) Keep up the good work woman. Push me! ;)
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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This is a different contest, Jose -- this one has to be a single chapter in 500 words...so, I'm gonna make it one "500-worder" per month! ;) ;) Thanx for the review, sir -- hang in there with me! ;) ;) LOL! Yvette
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, it sounds like it's a magical garden and it seems that young Nicholas has a special connection with everything in the garden. I don't know if the "package" joke would fly because that's a very recent slang term and somehow the language of this piece seems farther back in the past. Fun opening chapter, Yvette!
One capitalization note:
"I'd been helping mom" (Mom). I've only learned this recently but whenever Mom or Dad is used like a name, it's capitalized. But it wouldn't be if he said, "my mom."
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Oh, it sounds like it's a magical garden and it seems that young Nicholas has a special connection with everything in the garden. I don't know if the "package" joke would fly because that's a very recent slang term and somehow the language of this piece seems farther back in the past. Fun opening chapter, Yvette!
One capitalization note:
"I'd been helping mom" (Mom). I've only learned this recently but whenever Mom or Dad is used like a name, it's capitalized. But it wouldn't be if he said, "my mom."
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Thank you for catching that, Helen -- I went in and corrected! ;) :) And I'm glad you enjoyed....this one's gonna be a good challenge for me: has to be 500 words (or just under) only...so, I'm looking forward to it!! ;) Hey, and it's only once a month! ;) ;) Take care and thanx for having my back! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from Debbie Pope
Well, let me close my mouth that you are starting another book. And it's as good as the other two books of yours that I am addicted to. Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. And, whatever made you think of that severance package misunderstanding. Charming way to introduce your character. Just kidding. I thought that it was Amazing and Funny, Funny, Funny.
I am running out of superlatives for your work.
Just keep em comin.
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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Well, let me close my mouth that you are starting another book. And it's as good as the other two books of yours that I am addicted to. Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. And, whatever made you think of that severance package misunderstanding. Charming way to introduce your character. Just kidding. I thought that it was Amazing and Funny, Funny, Funny.
I am running out of superlatives for your work.
Just keep em comin.
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Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Yes -- I'm having fun with this one: it has to be limited to 500 words and I'll do one a month...gonna be good practice and a fun challenge .... oh, and did I mention lately how much I love fantasy!! :) ;) Thank you for your review, MQ -- hope you're finding some energy, too!! Will check in in the morning! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from damommy
I appeals to me already. I'm anxious to see how well Nicholas does. I'm a little surprised at his audacity in speaking the way he did to Sir Philippe.
-I'm pretty [?] Sir Philippe had offered this job to me as a joke.
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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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I appeals to me already. I'm anxious to see how well Nicholas does. I'm a little surprised at his audacity in speaking the way he did to Sir Philippe.
-I'm pretty [?] Sir Philippe had offered this job to me as a joke.
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Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Ah-ha! See? What would I do without you?!! Thank you so much, Yvonne -- and glad you enjoyed!! ;) ;) Yvette
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We have to watch out for each other. 8-)
