Guided by Faith
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Comment from Ben Colder
After reading your works for a few years, I have come to conclusion that you would do good with a Dear Abby column in the Dallas morning newspaper. You have what it takes. In my opinion. Another good write, Barb. Call it Barb's column. Try it, it may fly high.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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After reading your works for a few years, I have come to conclusion that you would do good with a Dear Abby column in the Dallas morning newspaper. You have what it takes. In my opinion. Another good write, Barb. Call it Barb's column. Try it, it may fly high.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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LOL Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from BermyBye50
Barbara,
You've done it again and penned another brilliant chapter in the book Guided by Faith. This book is destined to be a best seller on the New York Times best seller list. I don't know how many chapters are in the works but I can't wait to buy and read the final novel.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Barbara,
You've done it again and penned another brilliant chapter in the book Guided by Faith. This book is destined to be a best seller on the New York Times best seller list. I don't know how many chapters are in the works but I can't wait to buy and read the final novel.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Emma sure can hold onto an issue, much like a . . . woman. Ha! Sorry couldn't help myself.
Good chapter. The guy from the college is becoming more aggressive. I like the characters. ALL
of them. That's why I'm sucking this.
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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Emma sure can hold onto an issue, much like a . . . woman. Ha! Sorry couldn't help myself.
Good chapter. The guy from the college is becoming more aggressive. I like the characters. ALL
of them. That's why I'm sucking this.
D
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review. This guy from college is evil.
Comment from JSD
Excellent, authentic dialogue helps this along and the narrative is interesting and engaging. Well done. Looking forward to the next instalment. John
"Poetry is the space between words."
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Excellent, authentic dialogue helps this along and the narrative is interesting and engaging. Well done. Looking forward to the next instalment. John
"Poetry is the space between words."
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Jim Wile
You've heard other opinions from folks on this rift between them; here's mine. I think this is much ado about nothing very significant. At first, I thought Seth was making a bad joke, but then we come to realize he was dredging up a memory from the past in which he had been hurt under seemingly similar circumstances. Somewhat understandable. But it's Emma's reaction that I think was over-the-top. She can't seem to let this go, and it wasn't that bad in the first place. Yes, she has been protected by her parents and is an innocent, but she's coming across as wimpy and annoying now, and if I were Seth, I would have serious reservations about continuing a relationship with someone who is so easily offended and prudish. I don't think her hurt and anger is justified from that one remark.
I would rather have seen her say after he made his crack, "You're joking, right?" Then he would say that he wasn't joking, and admit that it was a tasteless remark to make, and he's sorry. Then perhaps she could ask what prompted it, and he could tell her a little about it. She would understand and forgive him, and it would be over with.
If you are trying to come up with something that injects some conflict between them, I think you need something stronger than this incident. Just my opinion. - Jim
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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You've heard other opinions from folks on this rift between them; here's mine. I think this is much ado about nothing very significant. At first, I thought Seth was making a bad joke, but then we come to realize he was dredging up a memory from the past in which he had been hurt under seemingly similar circumstances. Somewhat understandable. But it's Emma's reaction that I think was over-the-top. She can't seem to let this go, and it wasn't that bad in the first place. Yes, she has been protected by her parents and is an innocent, but she's coming across as wimpy and annoying now, and if I were Seth, I would have serious reservations about continuing a relationship with someone who is so easily offended and prudish. I don't think her hurt and anger is justified from that one remark.
I would rather have seen her say after he made his crack, "You're joking, right?" Then he would say that he wasn't joking, and admit that it was a tasteless remark to make, and he's sorry. Then perhaps she could ask what prompted it, and he could tell her a little about it. She would understand and forgive him, and it would be over with.
If you are trying to come up with something that injects some conflict between them, I think you need something stronger than this incident. Just my opinion. - Jim
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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You have a right to your opinion and I am listening. I think Emma is using it to cover up something. I wonder what. I think females tend to do that. I will wait and find out. Thank you for the kind review.
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Aha. I was hoping there would be more to it. I'm eager to find out what that is.
This was just a minor thing in an otherwise great story.
Comment from damommy
I think Emma over-reacted, too. Seth is a decent guy, and he meant no harm. Sometimes, I think Emma is a little bit too goody-goody. Lucky that Ace was with her in the hardware store. Close call.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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I think Emma over-reacted, too. Seth is a decent guy, and he meant no harm. Sometimes, I think Emma is a little bit too goody-goody. Lucky that Ace was with her in the hardware store. Close call.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review. I think Emma is afraid of something. I wonder what.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nice chapter, Barb. Things moved along quickly, and interest is still building. I think you have held out on the relationship between Emma and Seth long enough.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Nice chapter, Barb. Things moved along quickly, and interest is still building. I think you have held out on the relationship between Emma and Seth long enough.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Beautifully written, and as always you grabbed my attention. I am sucker punch for romance story:) I hope Emma keeps the knight in shinny armour. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Beautifully written, and as always you grabbed my attention. I am sucker punch for romance story:) I hope Emma keeps the knight in shinny armour. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Wendy G
This chapter is an interesting one. Is that the guy who was in the car that was always lurking? Just as well she had Ace with her! Emma should let that remark pass now, and not dwell on it. Her attitude is making it obvious she's still upset by it, or else confused, or maybe sulking. He's apologised, and can't keep on apologising. Enjoying the read.
Wendy
Edit: They're large enough it's a two person job. (Two sentences?)
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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This chapter is an interesting one. Is that the guy who was in the car that was always lurking? Just as well she had Ace with her! Emma should let that remark pass now, and not dwell on it. Her attitude is making it obvious she's still upset by it, or else confused, or maybe sulking. He's apologised, and can't keep on apologising. Enjoying the read.
Wendy
Edit: They're large enough it's a two person job. (Two sentences?)
Comment Written 23-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Ric Myworld
After eighteen days away and not reading all the stories that I'm used to keeping up with, I'm glad to be back and trying to catch up as best I can. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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After eighteen days away and not reading all the stories that I'm used to keeping up with, I'm glad to be back and trying to catch up as best I can. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.