Guided by Faith
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Comment from estory
You introduce the mayor here, who seems to be a practical, fair minded person who arbitrates this in favor of Emma's idea. I liked the dialogue throughout in this chapter. You have a real knack for bringing the various personalities and sense of humor of characters out through dialogue, and those great little stage directions like including the grins and heads tilted to the side. It spices up and colors up the flow of the story. estory
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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You introduce the mayor here, who seems to be a practical, fair minded person who arbitrates this in favor of Emma's idea. I liked the dialogue throughout in this chapter. You have a real knack for bringing the various personalities and sense of humor of characters out through dialogue, and those great little stage directions like including the grins and heads tilted to the side. It spices up and colors up the flow of the story. estory
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from jmdg1954
Excellent chapter and meeting with the Mayor. As police chief, Seth shouldn't have to be there which would've shut Peggy up. It's a delegated responsibility. In my town, the chief of police isn't at these situations, he controls them.
Why is the Mayor so hung up with the Seth and Peggy situation? It's a guy/girl thing that has to be resolved and not by the mayor. Did I miss something?
John
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Excellent chapter and meeting with the Mayor. As police chief, Seth shouldn't have to be there which would've shut Peggy up. It's a delegated responsibility. In my town, the chief of police isn't at these situations, he controls them.
Why is the Mayor so hung up with the Seth and Peggy situation? It's a guy/girl thing that has to be resolved and not by the mayor. Did I miss something?
John
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Pam (respa)
I love that painting. This is a good chapter that shows the viewpoints of those involved with Emma's proposal for a children's reading program. Being so young, I'm sure facing some of people in charge of the town, or who think they are in charge, can be intimidating. But she outlines her plan and does a good job.
I like the direct nature of the Mayor's dismissal of Miss Barton. It will be interesting to see how Seth can keep her from telling lies about having a relationship. I can see Emma learning a lot from all of these experiences that will help make her more confident in herself.
One small thing in this: Leslie, a waitress walked by, *Technically, a waitress would be set off with commas, but it makes the statement awkward. Unless the name is important, I would leave it out unless there is something significant about her being there. If so, I would add that.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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I love that painting. This is a good chapter that shows the viewpoints of those involved with Emma's proposal for a children's reading program. Being so young, I'm sure facing some of people in charge of the town, or who think they are in charge, can be intimidating. But she outlines her plan and does a good job.
I like the direct nature of the Mayor's dismissal of Miss Barton. It will be interesting to see how Seth can keep her from telling lies about having a relationship. I can see Emma learning a lot from all of these experiences that will help make her more confident in herself.
One small thing in this: Leslie, a waitress walked by, *Technically, a waitress would be set off with commas, but it makes the statement awkward. Unless the name is important, I would leave it out unless there is something significant about her being there. If so, I would add that.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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I see what you mean. Often reviewers want me to name people. I'll omit it. Thank you for the help.
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You are very welcome, and I think that was a good choice.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Hi Barbara,
I read your author's notes. I think you should post your chapters as you think fit. Sometimes when you break a chapter up, you take the reader out of the flow. I would be happy to read an entire chapter if that's what you need to post. You pay a lot of member dollars to your readers, I think they should be made to earn them.
I found this chapter satisfying because the mayor stuck it to Peggy, and we can see that Seth is learning the ways of women:-) That he's willing to deal with those "ways" tells us how interested he truly is in Emma.
A few corrections:
The line that begins "Grinning, Carl said . . . (add when IT comes to waiting)
Next line - "Leslie, a waitress, walked by" (break up a waitress with a comma)
Seth's eyes widened - add the apostrophe s
Standing, Seth said . . . add the comma
Sir, I plan to. Change to from too.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Hi Barbara,
I read your author's notes. I think you should post your chapters as you think fit. Sometimes when you break a chapter up, you take the reader out of the flow. I would be happy to read an entire chapter if that's what you need to post. You pay a lot of member dollars to your readers, I think they should be made to earn them.
I found this chapter satisfying because the mayor stuck it to Peggy, and we can see that Seth is learning the ways of women:-) That he's willing to deal with those "ways" tells us how interested he truly is in Emma.
A few corrections:
The line that begins "Grinning, Carl said . . . (add when IT comes to waiting)
Next line - "Leslie, a waitress, walked by" (break up a waitress with a comma)
Seth's eyes widened - add the apostrophe s
Standing, Seth said . . . add the comma
Sir, I plan to. Change to from too.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the catches. No matter how many times I edit, I still mess up. I appreciate the help.
Comment from Teri7
I really love this six star chapter you have penned my friend. What great dialogue and great descriptive words with lovely imagery! This is starting to sound better for Seth and maybe Emma. Great work my friend. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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I really love this six star chapter you have penned my friend. What great dialogue and great descriptive words with lovely imagery! This is starting to sound better for Seth and maybe Emma. Great work my friend. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You are so welcome! It is getting exciting to me! love and blessings, Teri
Comment from Sankey
A wonderful, challenging to Peggy anyway, chapter. She really is a controlling type. You are doing well with these. When do we find out about the Crown driver? No spags.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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A wonderful, challenging to Peggy anyway, chapter. She really is a controlling type. You are doing well with these. When do we find out about the Crown driver? No spags.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from BethShelby
It looks like the reading program will continue. That is good. I not sure wha Seth can do about Peggy She is real problem but has she don't any thing Illigal. Seth doesn't encourage her.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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It looks like the reading program will continue. That is good. I not sure wha Seth can do about Peggy She is real problem but has she don't any thing Illigal. Seth doesn't encourage her.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from JSD
Don't forget that all the suggestions are subjective. In the end it's your work and only you create it and stand by it. This writing is engaging and has good pace. Most notable is the authentic and interesting dialogue. X
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Don't forget that all the suggestions are subjective. In the end it's your work and only you create it and stand by it. This writing is engaging and has good pace. Most notable is the authentic and interesting dialogue. X
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from w.j.debi
I'm so glad the mayor can see what is really happening and works for solutions to benefit the community. The children will get their story hour and get to do artwork, too.
Ms. Barton is upsetting a few people. Looks like Seth has plans on how to handle it.
Love the characters.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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I'm so glad the mayor can see what is really happening and works for solutions to benefit the community. The children will get their story hour and get to do artwork, too.
Ms. Barton is upsetting a few people. Looks like Seth has plans on how to handle it.
Love the characters.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a particularly enjoyable chapter, Barbara. It certainly is hard to say no to someone as good-hearted, kind, respectful, reasonable, and pretty as Emma. She certainly has it all. What a contrast with that miserable Peggy. She seems to be spiteful and perhaps dangerous, and Emma and Seth need to watch out for her. I fear something untoward is coming.
This was very good writing. - Jim
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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This was a particularly enjoyable chapter, Barbara. It certainly is hard to say no to someone as good-hearted, kind, respectful, reasonable, and pretty as Emma. She certainly has it all. What a contrast with that miserable Peggy. She seems to be spiteful and perhaps dangerous, and Emma and Seth need to watch out for her. I fear something untoward is coming.
This was very good writing. - Jim
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.