Four Horse Island
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "My Five Companions"Marooned on an island with 4 horses and a goat
30 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I have not read the earlier posts. However, I found this to capture my interest from beginning to end. I am only knowledgeable about merry-go-round horses, so I found your bits about their behavior and care was interesting.
Very well written.
Mary
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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I have not read the earlier posts. However, I found this to capture my interest from beginning to end. I am only knowledgeable about merry-go-round horses, so I found your bits about their behavior and care was interesting.
Very well written.
Mary
Comment Written 03-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi Mary,
Thank you for the encouraging review. I like the comment about the merry-go-round horses.
Have a great day.
Debi
Comment from rspoet
Hello Debi,
It seems like Ava has found the perfect companions in the five horses, and maybe even the goat. The description is excellent, it appears you know a bit about horses, as well as fairies and music. :)
The dialogue or rather, monologue with a few whinnies interspersed, helps to add color to Ava's character.
It's a bit curious that the cargo ramp would be down, but very helpful too.
I enjoyed this chapter.
Sorry I'm out of sixes, but you have five horses and a goat, that adds up to six.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hello Debi,
It seems like Ava has found the perfect companions in the five horses, and maybe even the goat. The description is excellent, it appears you know a bit about horses, as well as fairies and music. :)
The dialogue or rather, monologue with a few whinnies interspersed, helps to add color to Ava's character.
It's a bit curious that the cargo ramp would be down, but very helpful too.
I enjoyed this chapter.
Sorry I'm out of sixes, but you have five horses and a goat, that adds up to six.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 03-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi Robert,
No worries about the sixes. With four horses, a goat and Ava, we have our six.
Thank you for the comments about the monologue. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter.
Have a great day.
Debi
Comment from prettybluebirds
Excellent story. I'm a horse person, so it wasn't hard for me to get hooked on this writing. I will watch for more of this story so I can see where you are going with it. Nice workl
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Excellent story. I'm a horse person, so it wasn't hard for me to get hooked on this writing. I will watch for more of this story so I can see where you are going with it. Nice workl
Comment Written 03-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi prettybluebirds,
Horses are mavelous creatures. If I did have to be stuck somewhere with only one companion, a horse would be tops.
Thanks for the kind comments.
Debi
Comment from Jay Squires
Allow me to start with a suggestion. A better place for the previous chapter summaries would be at the beginning of the story, clearly identified, rather than in the Author Notes. Some readers don't get to the author notes until they've finished the chapter. Your summaries are delightfully terse anyway, and your posts aren't really very long, so I can't imagine why you wouldn't put them at the beginning.
Now, on with the review. I love your writing style, W.J. It's very conversational and personal -- that is, I felt your love for animals and knowledge of horses, but on the personal level. The writer in you didn't obtrude, so I was able to interrelate with Ava, and even with the horses, without you "telling me" what was happening.
A very good chapter, W.J.
Jay
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Allow me to start with a suggestion. A better place for the previous chapter summaries would be at the beginning of the story, clearly identified, rather than in the Author Notes. Some readers don't get to the author notes until they've finished the chapter. Your summaries are delightfully terse anyway, and your posts aren't really very long, so I can't imagine why you wouldn't put them at the beginning.
Now, on with the review. I love your writing style, W.J. It's very conversational and personal -- that is, I felt your love for animals and knowledge of horses, but on the personal level. The writer in you didn't obtrude, so I was able to interrelate with Ava, and even with the horses, without you "telling me" what was happening.
A very good chapter, W.J.
Jay
Comment Written 03-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi Jay,
Thank you for the suggestion. I made changes based on what you pointed out.
I appreciate the specifics about what you liked about the writing style. It is helpful to know what works as well as what needs improvvement. I appreciate the encouragement.
Debi
Comment from lancellot
This is a well written chapter. Having Ava continually speak to the horses and the goat, is also a good way of keeping the reader informed, and breaking up what would an all-narration chapter. Smartly done.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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This is a well written chapter. Having Ava continually speak to the horses and the goat, is also a good way of keeping the reader informed, and breaking up what would an all-narration chapter. Smartly done.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi lancellot,
Thank you for the specifics aobut the dialogue and breaking up the narration. I appreciate the encouragement.
Debi
Comment from Melodie Michelle
Excellent storyline that held my attention throughout the entire piece and I especially enjoyed the narrative;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you;-)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Excellent storyline that held my attention throughout the entire piece and I especially enjoyed the narrative;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you;-)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi Melodie Michelle,
Thank you for the kind comments and sharing what you liked. I appreciate the encouragement.
Debi
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Comment from LJbutterfly
When Ava heard horses on the ship, I was surprised. Fortunately, she knew exactly what to do when she found them. Hopefully, she will be able to get them safely off the ship. The goat? When I was a child, visiting cousins who lived in the country, their goat was mean to me and would come after me every time I came out to play. I'll see how your goat acts. (smile)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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When Ava heard horses on the ship, I was surprised. Fortunately, she knew exactly what to do when she found them. Hopefully, she will be able to get them safely off the ship. The goat? When I was a child, visiting cousins who lived in the country, their goat was mean to me and would come after me every time I came out to play. I'll see how your goat acts. (smile)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi LJbutterfly,
Thank you for your encouraging remarks. I appreciate the observations about goats. They can be troublesome.
Have a wonderful day.
Debi
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm glad the horses will make it out safely. Thank you for sharing this addition with us. I enjoyed reading and can't wait for more.
Goats were known to be all sorts of trouble, (but they're hilarious to watch!)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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I'm glad the horses will make it out safely. Thank you for sharing this addition with us. I enjoyed reading and can't wait for more.
Goats were known to be all sorts of trouble, (but they're hilarious to watch!)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023
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Hi barbarawilkey,
Thank you for the kind comments. I agree goats can be hilarious to watch--as long as they are in other people's yards. LOL.
Have a great day.
Debi
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Wow! She is doing a terrific job thinking everything through calmly and planning every move. The horses are really worried about her abandoning them. She is trying to keep them calm while she figures how to get them on deck and off the ship. Well done Debi. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023
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Wow! She is doing a terrific job thinking everything through calmly and planning every move. The horses are really worried about her abandoning them. She is trying to keep them calm while she figures how to get them on deck and off the ship. Well done Debi. Nancy:)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023
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Hi Nancy,
Thank you for the analysis. I appreciate the support and your comments about the horses.
Debi
Comment from jim vecchio
PLEASE SAVE THOSE HORSES! "Stuck" in a wheelchair now, there are two places I'd love to be:(1) at the beach and (2) riding on horseback. I have loved horses since I went out with a girl who owned one at college. Please continue this story, and, if you do, I hope I will have that legendary sixth star!
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023
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PLEASE SAVE THOSE HORSES! "Stuck" in a wheelchair now, there are two places I'd love to be:(1) at the beach and (2) riding on horseback. I have loved horses since I went out with a girl who owned one at college. Please continue this story, and, if you do, I hope I will have that legendary sixth star!
Comment Written 02-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023
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Hi Jim Vecchio,
You're a man after my own heart when it comes to the horses. Riding is my favorite thing to do. There will be more to come. Thank you for the wish of a sixth star.
Have a great day.
Debi
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Unfortunately, being in a wheelchair now, I can't ride horses but I enjoyed rides in the past and even spent my honeymoon at a Dude Ranch (though I did no hosre riding t that time)