Unfinished Brushstrokes
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16 total reviews
Comment from prettybluebirds
This is a terrific chapter. I'm sure you will do what is right and let Jenna meet her biological father before he is gone. It's sure going to be a big shock to Charles.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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This is a terrific chapter. I'm sure you will do what is right and let Jenna meet her biological father before he is gone. It's sure going to be a big shock to Charles.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Yes, Charles will be shocked but I know he will feel she's an extension of the love he has always felt for Eleanor. Thanks again!
Comment from tfawcus
I have a couple of chapters to catch up on. This one certainly packs a punch and ties together a lot of loose ends. I like the bitter-sweet nature of your ending, with its laying to rest of the past and hope for the future.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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I have a couple of chapters to catch up on. This one certainly packs a punch and ties together a lot of loose ends. I like the bitter-sweet nature of your ending, with its laying to rest of the past and hope for the future.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Hi, Tony! Tomorrow is the final chapter. It's about 50,000 words...I have to go back and check but it's been a fun ride. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for following and I look forward to us sharing more in the future.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A beautifully composed chapter bringing Jenna together with her birth mother and hopefully also her father. Emotion is always enhanced in letter form and I thought that was a great artistic device to use. Thank you for sharing, Carol, and good luck with the progress of the book. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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A beautifully composed chapter bringing Jenna together with her birth mother and hopefully also her father. Emotion is always enhanced in letter form and I thought that was a great artistic device to use. Thank you for sharing, Carol, and good luck with the progress of the book. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you DEbbie. Tomorrow I post the final chapter. It will be difficult to say goodbye to my characters, they have become family, LOL I appreciate your following and the reviews.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from royowen
Of course she has to meet her natural father to let him know that Eleanor had birthed his child, I'm sure I would want to know, the wonderful thing about adoption by parents who can't have their own is definitely the way to go, because they want a child, so many are unwanted in this cruel word, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Of course she has to meet her natural father to let him know that Eleanor had birthed his child, I'm sure I would want to know, the wonderful thing about adoption by parents who can't have their own is definitely the way to go, because they want a child, so many are unwanted in this cruel word, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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For the circumstances of a young woman it was the best of both worlds. She was able to give her child what she needed yet did not have to live unaware of how her life was developing. And in the end, they became friends and then family again. Thank you so much for the awesome review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Esther Brown
Oh Carol, what a splendid story. It is the best of everything I have read of yours. I find nothing to improve or change. Looking forward to the final chapter tomorrow and saving my sixes for you! Esther
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Oh Carol, what a splendid story. It is the best of everything I have read of yours. I find nothing to improve or change. Looking forward to the final chapter tomorrow and saving my sixes for you! Esther
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Oh, Esther! I never expected a six today! Thank you so much. I feel like this is one of my best as well and according to the response, many others do too. Now I need to find help to get it from Word to a formatted stage and to publishing. I am definitely a dummie when it comes to that. Thank you so much!
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I enjoy reading your stories so much because I feel like I'm reading a published book. You write wonderful stories full of heart and adventure. I hope you have a lot more books inside you because I certainly enjoy reading them. Only on suggestion: Take the "had" out of first sentence.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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I enjoy reading your stories so much because I feel like I'm reading a published book. You write wonderful stories full of heart and adventure. I hope you have a lot more books inside you because I certainly enjoy reading them. Only on suggestion: Take the "had" out of first sentence.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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You touch my heart with your kindness and generosity. I value the thoughts of my readers and certainly love the fact when they too enjoy my efforts. Thank you so much for sticking with me throughout the story. I greatly appreciate it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
Great timing with having the trip made possible by Garth and his access to private planes and limos!
I was surprised that these days anyone would use a telegram with texting as available internationally now. I'm glad that Jenna and Eleanor gave overcome their regrets and focused on their deep love for each other.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Great timing with having the trip made possible by Garth and his access to private planes and limos!
I was surprised that these days anyone would use a telegram with texting as available internationally now. I'm glad that Jenna and Eleanor gave overcome their regrets and focused on their deep love for each other.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I just figured coming from overseas a telegram would be more interesting than a text message....especially something so important coming from the Inspector of Metropolitan Police. Yes, I was happy that Eleanor and Jenna could see the best of their world.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
I have thoroughly enjoyed this novel and all the mystery, suspense, criminality and lawlessness, and tender heartfelt love provided in this story. You have provided many delightful hours of relaxing reading pleasure, and I deeply appreciate your talent and willingness to share it freely. I look forward to Sunday, but not the end of the story. I also look forward to a fresh batch of sixes.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I have thoroughly enjoyed this novel and all the mystery, suspense, criminality and lawlessness, and tender heartfelt love provided in this story. You have provided many delightful hours of relaxing reading pleasure, and I deeply appreciate your talent and willingness to share it freely. I look forward to Sunday, but not the end of the story. I also look forward to a fresh batch of sixes.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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My dear, LOrraine...I couldn't have asked for a better review. You are so kind and I can tell by your words how much you thought of the story. I am blessed by your thoughts. I heart is so big right now! Thank you so much!
Smiles, hugs and love, Carol
Comment from BOO ghost
Oh, only one episode remains. Sunday. Time to read this prose. When she put the letters in the box, she discovered it wasn't quite empty. Oh? Craig, you have been my confidant and support throughout this journey. I seek your counsel once again. Should I tell Jenna the truth about who I am or let her continue living without this burden, knowing that my time is limited? I am torn between the desire to be honest with her and the need to protect her from potential pain. From a letter. she's asking for guidance, I understand.
Reading...I am deeply grateful to you for keeping me informed about Jenna's life all these years. Your dedication and kindness have allowed me to stay connected to her in ways I never thought possible. Your updates have been a source of comfort and joy, and I cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support. So, this is how she got informed about Jennifer. Guess honesty is the best medicine even if it costs pain.
Reading,..Jenna stared at the letter, knowing that only Doyle's cruel act of murdering Eleanor days before had prevented her from revealing everything. This clears up matters. Eleanor watched the car pull away from the curb and held the tiny pink blanket to her face, a poignant moment of love and sacrifice. She took one long look around the house, and then, with a heavy heart, she faded away. Eleanor won't contact Jenny again? Eleanor can't follow Jenny to Charle's house? Guess this is farewell for good! Well, Eleanor never told Charles he was the father? Secrets.
This is a well written episode of a chapter. The letters are like reading a diary. Anticipating the last chapter. Will you begin a new novel? Sorry it's not Star Day!
BOO!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Oh, only one episode remains. Sunday. Time to read this prose. When she put the letters in the box, she discovered it wasn't quite empty. Oh? Craig, you have been my confidant and support throughout this journey. I seek your counsel once again. Should I tell Jenna the truth about who I am or let her continue living without this burden, knowing that my time is limited? I am torn between the desire to be honest with her and the need to protect her from potential pain. From a letter. she's asking for guidance, I understand.
Reading...I am deeply grateful to you for keeping me informed about Jenna's life all these years. Your dedication and kindness have allowed me to stay connected to her in ways I never thought possible. Your updates have been a source of comfort and joy, and I cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support. So, this is how she got informed about Jennifer. Guess honesty is the best medicine even if it costs pain.
Reading,..Jenna stared at the letter, knowing that only Doyle's cruel act of murdering Eleanor days before had prevented her from revealing everything. This clears up matters. Eleanor watched the car pull away from the curb and held the tiny pink blanket to her face, a poignant moment of love and sacrifice. She took one long look around the house, and then, with a heavy heart, she faded away. Eleanor won't contact Jenny again? Eleanor can't follow Jenny to Charle's house? Guess this is farewell for good! Well, Eleanor never told Charles he was the father? Secrets.
This is a well written episode of a chapter. The letters are like reading a diary. Anticipating the last chapter. Will you begin a new novel? Sorry it's not Star Day!
BOO!
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Hi, Boo! Not tow worry about the stars...If you enjoy my writing, then a virtual six will do just fine. I write for the enjoyment of others and myself. I think this one was one of my bests and I am very pleased with it. I appreciae the fact that you stuck with the story and had wonderful reviews to share with me. Yes, Sunday is the finale. As for another book? Yes..Prologue and first chapter just finished today. If I continue with it...it is a series using many of the same characters but totally different story. Thanks again.
Smiles, Carol
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WOW! You sure do write quick. I like surprises!
Comment from karenina
So where are the extra sixes when we need them? Geez, Carol, I knew I was a hopeless romantic and can cry at a good commercial...but this book has captured my interest and my heart and like you, I am feeling bittersweet about it coming to an end!
You've really hit a grand slam with this novel--I'm so glad Jenna and Dylan know the truth and Garth (oh, Garth!)--is facilitating their swift departure to race the hands of time and (I pray) get them to Charles' bedside in time!
Sunday!
Two days away!
(On the other hand, I get two days to imagine the golden way you wrap this up!)
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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So where are the extra sixes when we need them? Geez, Carol, I knew I was a hopeless romantic and can cry at a good commercial...but this book has captured my interest and my heart and like you, I am feeling bittersweet about it coming to an end!
You've really hit a grand slam with this novel--I'm so glad Jenna and Dylan know the truth and Garth (oh, Garth!)--is facilitating their swift departure to race the hands of time and (I pray) get them to Charles' bedside in time!
Sunday!
Two days away!
(On the other hand, I get two days to imagine the golden way you wrap this up!)
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I just told Helen that virtual sixes mean the same to me because I write so others will enjoy my efforts. Just knowing that they thought it was worth it is awesome to me. I too feel this is my best story yet...even better than the last one.
i saw it said amazon kindle publishing (but I don't know if it's for real) but for $199 they will do the cover, edit, etc. everything.... I don't even know wehere to begin or how you put all the chapters together, etc. I need one of those books publishing for dummies...lol
Love ya, Carol