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Lonely Hearts Meet

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Anna and her son escape from a man-made Hell.

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Comment from rheabug
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It seems Anna will never be able to relax even after Bobby is in jail. You are delivering a great message here for all the abused women and those that care about them. I didn't realize you were in Texas so howdy Neighbor. The wild flowers of the state are my favorites. Blessings, Linda

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Yes, I am in Central TX. I can't stand the heat, it's driving me crazy this year. Thank you for the kind review.
reply by rheabug on 09-Oct-2011
    My mom and dad were raised in central texas Gatesville and Goldthwait so I am very familar with the area. I know whe have all been affected my this brutal drought even here in the DFW area.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    I am in Copperas Cove
reply by rheabug on 09-Oct-2011
    That is so cool. My grandmother lived in Kileen so I spent many summers in that area. Blessings, Linda
Comment from Eleanor Buron
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The story, in this chapter reads well with no awkward shifts. The characters are natural. Dialog is not forced.
Sense of place is strong. Adjectives and adverbs are not overused which allows for smooth, uncomplicated movement.
Description is well done. Two things: The paragraph beginning "The Rodgers must have paid somebody . . ." In sentence 4 I believe a "he" is missing after "and" - " . . .and he didn't have a choice . . ." - In the next paragraph, check the spelling of "supped" I think it should be "souped up" (car). Excellent writing.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Thank you for your eagle eye and kind review.
reply by Eleanor Buron on 09-Oct-2011
    You're welcome!
Comment from purrfect tale
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You have a good story going here. The characters are realistic and the plot moves well. I have a few minor notes.
At the hospital the doctor - comma after "hospital", it ends a prepositional phrase.

abuses him and didn't have - "and he didn't"

Betty walked in to room carrying Michael - "into the"

walked into the livingroom - FYI - to let you know, Publishers today are split on the use of "into" I've had clients driven crazy by this. Technically a college prof. would tell you the "to" is redundant and half the publishers agree. Then there is the other half who believe you should go with the "into" because most believe talk that way. Just be prepared when you start shopping for an agent.

music so peaceful - "is so"

their song is about. - "?" not "."

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Thank you for your eagle eye. I edit and edit and read it they way I think it says not what is actually there. My English teacher taught us if you don't go physically into something like a bathtub, it's in. I have been gigged about that a lot and always forget on FS use into.
Comment from Misrael
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Great story and so sad that people feel they have to do things like that. Of course if it were my children I would do anything to keep them. I am just glad that they aernt little anymore. Great job.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Thank you for the kind review and insight.
Comment from RebelRose
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Another interesting chapter, building suspense for what comes next. Very well done and a good read. Your husband is quite the talented artist, too.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Thank you for the kind review. My husband thanks you for the praise.
Comment from c_lucas
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You are doing a good job with developing Anna's and Troy's relatioship. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words. Love the image.

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 Comment Written 09-Oct-2011


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2011
    Thank you for your kind review and continued support. I am sure Western writers struggle with romance.
reply by c_lucas on 09-Oct-2011
    You're welcome.