Sunset In Sheridan
Quitin' time ...36 total reviews
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Nice story , Susan.If you have to go, that is the way. Sounds like he lived his life as he wanted to except for getting married. Well written.Love you,Debbie
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Nice story , Susan.If you have to go, that is the way. Sounds like he lived his life as he wanted to except for getting married. Well written.Love you,Debbie
Comment Written 29-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there!! Thank you for a lovely and most appreciated review! This is great and I have read all these and hope you'll forgive this terrible copy and paste...I desperately need to catch up! HUGS! Susan
Comment from sasil
I'm NOT a lover of westerns as a rule, dear writer, but your talent for painting a clear picture and spiking it with raw and realistic emotions might just change my mind. Very moody and romantic idealism here...that of a cowpoke's peaceful slip out to the great hereafter. Nice details in the routines at days end, sleeplessness and the pains of old age. One might have wished he'd dreamt of his dear Lauralie, but I suppose a man is entitled to a bit of privacy, eh? Nice work here, Suze.
S.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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I'm NOT a lover of westerns as a rule, dear writer, but your talent for painting a clear picture and spiking it with raw and realistic emotions might just change my mind. Very moody and romantic idealism here...that of a cowpoke's peaceful slip out to the great hereafter. Nice details in the routines at days end, sleeplessness and the pains of old age. One might have wished he'd dreamt of his dear Lauralie, but I suppose a man is entitled to a bit of privacy, eh? Nice work here, Suze.
S.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there! Happy Saturday to you! I thank you very much for this great review...I so appreciate it and I must apologize for this very late thank you note...please forgive? Hug, Susan
Comment from wordsfromsue
You have a gift for spinning a yarn similar to Garrison Keillor. Such a nice homey feeling story with a winning main character and a sad, but satisfying ending. Great writing!
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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012
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You have a gift for spinning a yarn similar to Garrison Keillor. Such a nice homey feeling story with a winning main character and a sad, but satisfying ending. Great writing!
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Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012
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Wow! Thank you Sue...the six never ceases to thrill and for this one, I am especially grateful...So glad you enjoyed it Sue! xoxo, Susan
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You're welcome. Those question marks at the bottom were supposed to be stars... sorry!
Comment from Dave M
Susan,
This is an excellent story about the death of an old cowboy, worn out by years of hard work. I enjoyed this post but found problems with apostrophes:
"He rubbed his geldings [gelding's] steaming back..."
"Good days [day's] work."
"...and outside a coyote sang it's [its] songs..."
Dave
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Susan,
This is an excellent story about the death of an old cowboy, worn out by years of hard work. I enjoyed this post but found problems with apostrophes:
"He rubbed his geldings [gelding's] steaming back..."
"Good days [day's] work."
"...and outside a coyote sang it's [its] songs..."
Dave
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there! Happy Saturday to you! I thank you very much for this great review...I so appreciate it and I must apologize for this very late thank you note...please forgive? Hug, Susan
Comment from Spitfire
Again a wonderful character sketch with a lyrical feel. And other trusty best friends- the old gelding and the sorrel horse who at the end canters frantically and whinnies for his master. So heart breaking. You are the master of emotional writes, my friend. Hugs, Shari
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Again a wonderful character sketch with a lyrical feel. And other trusty best friends- the old gelding and the sorrel horse who at the end canters frantically and whinnies for his master. So heart breaking. You are the master of emotional writes, my friend. Hugs, Shari
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there! Happy Saturday to you! I thank you very much for this great review...I so appreciate it and I must apologize for this very late thank you note...please forgive? Hug, Susan
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Nothing to forgive. You sound real cheery. You must be feeling better.
Comment from Rama Rao
A short, fascinating story which made good reading. You presented a vivid picture of the old man going to his place called home after a long day's work and dying peacefully in sleep.
Good show.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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A short, fascinating story which made good reading. You presented a vivid picture of the old man going to his place called home after a long day's work and dying peacefully in sleep.
Good show.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there! Happy Saturday to you! I thank you very much for this great review...I so appreciate it and I must apologize for this very late thank you note...please forgive? Hug, Susan
Comment from Carrie Smith
Suse, this is one of your best stories ever!. Loved the wording as you wove together Charlie,s thoughts and actions on his last day-he came to life in the reader's mind. From start to finish I felt warm feeling for this good man. "He didn't dream and outside a coyote sang it's song to the prairie ... and told the old man good-bye." A perfect sentence announcing his death. Drop the comma in it's. Kudos, my friend! xxxSusan
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012
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Suse, this is one of your best stories ever!. Loved the wording as you wove together Charlie,s thoughts and actions on his last day-he came to life in the reader's mind. From start to finish I felt warm feeling for this good man. "He didn't dream and outside a coyote sang it's song to the prairie ... and told the old man good-bye." A perfect sentence announcing his death. Drop the comma in it's. Kudos, my friend! xxxSusan
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012
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Hi Susan!! Wow! Thank you dear friend. I think I got the apostrophe? I'll check later...I'm too nervous to do much...less than four hours til the damned knife. :( So scared...I hope you and yours are all okay! See you soon! HUG! Susan
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Welcome. Suse. You'll be fine. I've just now sent you an email. xxxSusan
Comment from Tomoso
Great stuff!
I'm glad I read this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A brilliantly told story. You have a gifted way of weaving a story together that makes for a great read. Your descriptions (dark as velvet etc.)and use of language is remarkable.
Thanks for read
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Great stuff!
I'm glad I read this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A brilliantly told story. You have a gifted way of weaving a story together that makes for a great read. Your descriptions (dark as velvet etc.)and use of language is remarkable.
Thanks for read
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Tom! Thank you for the constellation! What a joy to know someone appreciates our work so...Thank you again, and I do apologize for this late reply...whew! Susan
Comment from MumEsGirl
this was a well written story with pace. It held my interest throughout.
the funeral scene was touching as were his horses saying farewell
I llok forward to seeing more of your work
kate
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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this was a well written story with pace. It held my interest throughout.
the funeral scene was touching as were his horses saying farewell
I llok forward to seeing more of your work
kate
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there!! A thousand thank you's for this kind and very much appreciated review! I am so glad you enjoyed...please forgive me this late note?? HUG, Susan
Comment from sugardog
I just love reading your western/horse stories. You know this stuff and you write it well. Excellent description and voice. You place the reader into the story!! The ending is very subtle but sad. It doesn't hit you in the face but is pleasing to read. I love the last para!! Nice job. Enjoyable. Dana
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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I just love reading your western/horse stories. You know this stuff and you write it well. Excellent description and voice. You place the reader into the story!! The ending is very subtle but sad. It doesn't hit you in the face but is pleasing to read. I love the last para!! Nice job. Enjoyable. Dana
Comment Written 28-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi there!! A thousand thank you's for this kind and very much appreciated review! I am so glad you enjoyed...please forgive me this late note?? HUG, Susan
