Comment from James Dooney

Excellent

I like what yu have done here. I feel the piece develops as it goes along. It steadies the course and yes business stuff can be a crap shoot !

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, James! :)

Comment from chasennov

Excellent

A Salon Vivant Mystery "Cut and Run" This is an interesting story you have created here, Bev. I have felt like that many times before. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for your lovely review, C. Always so nice to hear from you. :)

reply by chasennov on 01-Oct-2014

You are most welcome, Bev. Kind regards.

reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

:)

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

This is a good yarn, Bev. I am enjoying it a great deal and your versatility amazes me. This story delves into human relationships quite closely, which helps me at present, Giddy

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

I love that you called this a yarn, Giddy. That's a word I don't hear much but have always felt very appropo to storytelling. I really appreciate your generosity and support. Hugs from Michigan, Bev

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I love the attention to detail....this was an intriguing read
It held my interest...Deirdre is in for it. Well done...if she has kids she ought to think about her job shouldn't she?
God bless

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, kiwi. I really appreciate this gracious review! :) Bev

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

'got loco in motion' great wording. Your story and descriptions grab the reader and give a good look at your subject. Hairdressing salons are a melting pot for gossip and women love it. A different subject for you and my mum was a hairdresser, I know all about it! LOL.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Boy, they sure are, Kay. I know that I have spent a fair amount of my life in beauty salons. Those ladies (and men) have seen and heard it all.

Thanks so much for the great review, my friend. Glad you liked the opening segment.

Hugs, Bev

reply by Aussie on 03-Oct-2014

Way back in 1950, my dear old mum (Grrr...) decided to perm my hair and I still have the photo to prove it - I was five years old and looked like a golliwog. :-{ never again!

reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014

Oh, you poor thing. I had something similar happen, but I was about ten. The scars hang around, don't they?

Hugs, Bev

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed your writing in the first person for more immediacy and quickly immersing us in the scene of a small town. (I think "decisions" lost its "s" in the first sentence.) Your "salmon" and "loco in motion" references are quite appealing. (I haven't wondered about piercings--they just turn me off!) I could relate to the stresses on this small business owner. To be continued... Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Thanks so very much, Joan. I'm glad you enjoyed my references, and appreciate you pointing them out. This is going to take an interesting twist very soon. Hugs, Bev

reply by Joan E. on 01-Oct-2014

Thanks for the sneak preview about the plot twist. Smiles- Joan

reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Only a select few are privy to that information, Joan. :)) Bev

reply by Joan E. on 01-Oct-2014

I love being considered special! lol Endless hugs- Joan

reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

XXXOOO Bev

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, W...

Stunning artwork! Really sets a nice tone for your story.

I can appreciate the upset of an employee not coming to work because of a trumped up excuse, having owned a bar and restaurant in the past.

Enjoyed this installment. I look forward to following.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Hi, Jax. Thanks for the great review. You could probably tell this story better than I given your background! Glad you liked this opening segment. :) Bev

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

Oh my gosh, this could have been written by one of my friends who owns The French Salon. She is having a time these days with the girls she is having to hire. Lazy, selfish, unappreciative. Good one. 8-)

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Wow, I'm glad you told me that, BG. Makes me feel like I'm on the right track. Thanks for the great review. :) Bev

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Wow, this is a great opening - your characters are already authentic (I especially loved the flower delivery girl- wow), the narrative voice is strong, the setting so well-described - I really enjoyed it. I'm dying to find out if Nikki is going to fire Deidre.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Hi, Dawn. Thanks for the thumbs-up review LoL. I really appreciate all your great insights and encouragement. Hugs, Bev

reply by Dawn Munro on 30-Sep-2014

You are welcome. I'll be watching for the next part.

reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

:)

Comment from abbasjoy

Exceptional

This is a great opening chapter which holds the reader's attention from the start. The detail about the time of year and all the hustle and bustle that is happening in the area where the salon is located , brings out the absolute disregard and irresponsibility this young stylist has, both for her employer as well as her job.

Had Chynna not let on to Nikki what she had overheard, Nikki would still be in the position of giving Diedre the benefit of the doubt. Now she can have an absolute clear conscience when she deals with the situation.
Very enjoyable read, Bev.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Hi, Joan. Thank you so much for your gracious and very generous review. So glad you liked this first part. I'm enjoying trying out first person narrative which is much more challenging. Like most women, I've spent a fair amount of my life in hair salons. I wouldn't do that job for anything in the world as my feet would never hold me up. Yet, I truly appreciate my wonderful stylist. When I'm done with the story, I'll probably share it with her.

Thanks again, Joan.

:) Bev

reply by abbasjoy on 01-Oct-2014

You are very welcome, Bev. The stars are well deserved.

Joan

reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

That's very sweet of you, Joan. Thanks again. :)