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The Glass Cat Eye

Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Midnight Seance"
Talking to the dead has its consequences

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Comment from MS Writer
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Great beginning. YOu've captured my interest. I want to read more and find out what happens. Good flow and interesting characters that are developing well. Anxious to read more.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2011
    Thank you MS Writer. This is my first short; needed to know if I was any good at it before completing it. Thank you; I'm encouraged.
Comment from Laurie Clayton
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This is a good start to a potentially excellent read.

Good narration helping to build the characters nicely as the story progresses.

Looking forward to the next installment.


 Comment Written 11-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2011
    Wow. Thank you Laurie. I'm having a little trouble finding the right time to write. I've just moved to a new place. I hope you'll enjoy the next installment.
Comment from joannesnow
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Well written. Easily interpreted. Your use of narration and dialogue bring your characters to life. You have presented some extremely deep material and this is an interesting and provocative story.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2011
    Thank you so much joannesnow. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Now if I can only finish it. lol
Comment from marcii
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This is an interesting story.
I found I really liked a lot of your descriptions like when Dr Connelly repeatedly squeezed the bridge of his knows.

It understandable for one to not believe what might be going on.

Marcii

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2011
    Thank you marcii. He squeezed the bridge of his nose because he was tired.
Comment from marcellawachtel
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Well This is a good beginning, please get the rest of it written soon! Your descriptive passages are excellent, and characterizations are good, too.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2011
    Thank you marcellawachtel. I'm working on it now.
Comment from wiskas677@yandex.ru
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This is spooky and imaginatively written. I like your premise. There were a couple of spelling errors and run-ons
we've (known) each other...
(,)washed her hair
(wound) up scared (sp) (understanding)
These are minor corrections that will help the story read better

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2011
    Thank you. Will correct.
Comment from The Stranger
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well I am not very well educated on these sceances, personally I think they are all stage produced, Mrs Keller, now then, a seriial husband killer perhaps?

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2011
    lol I never thought of that Stranger. Thanks
Comment from c_lucas
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For something to be fraudalent, there must be at least a little truth in it. The paranormal exists on a different plane than the physical world. It is not as dramatic as some people want you to believe. This is very well written.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2011
    Thank you c_lucas.
reply by c_lucas on 09-Feb-2011
    You're welcome, Amahra. Charlie
Comment from markk
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A very well written and enjoyable piece. thanks so much for sharing. I found the writing intense and enjoyable and the story facinating. well done.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2011
    Thank you Markk.
Comment from Rose Hearth
Needs Improvement
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I see the potential for a good story here. A few suggestions for your next installment.

1. First and foremost.....spellcheck. I noticed several errors.

2. If you're not sure of a word's definition, either look it up or don't use it. Forte is a very nice word, however it means "a strength" and you used it to mean "a preference."

3. Unless in quotations, grammar counts. He "pled" it out, not "pleaded."

4. Speaking of quotations, a new paragraph should be started with each added line of dialogue. For example, the conversation between Dr. C and his colleague.

5. Last, but not least...never underestimate the benefits of proofreading. It will help to catch such errors as maintaining tense and general flow.

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 Comment Written 09-Feb-2011


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2011
    Thanks.