Christmas Roses
Part One of Two31 total reviews
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Oh, this is too sad. I do hope the next day brings good things to cheer the poor thing up! Well done as always, though sad. I am looking forward to the next chapter. I saw no errors of course. =] Rox
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Oh, this is too sad. I do hope the next day brings good things to cheer the poor thing up! Well done as always, though sad. I am looking forward to the next chapter. I saw no errors of course. =] Rox
Comment Written 09-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you much for the lovely review and kind compliments. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from Sankey
What a lovely story relating to an old sad and happy movie "It's A Wonderful Life" is. We have it on DVD. I almost thought this was a true story but you have it as Fiction.
One possible change suggestion. day parade [until](in) perpetuity.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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What a lovely story relating to an old sad and happy movie "It's A Wonderful Life" is. We have it on DVD. I almost thought this was a true story but you have it as Fiction.
One possible change suggestion. day parade [until](in) perpetuity.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review and critique. I have changed it but "until perpetuity" also means "until further notice." I changed it per your suggestion. I think it reads smoother. Thanks so much. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
A very intriguing story, Sally! You've given us a bit of mystery, wrapped up in red roses. I like the way you included a hint of It's a Wonderful Life, which gives us all a warm fuzzy feeling.
You lead us to the edge of a precipice and left us hanging.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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A very intriguing story, Sally! You've given us a bit of mystery, wrapped up in red roses. I like the way you included a hint of It's a Wonderful Life, which gives us all a warm fuzzy feeling.
You lead us to the edge of a precipice and left us hanging.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Dear Rhonda, thank you for the wonderful review and starshine, sweet friend. How kind you are. I'm delighted you enjoyed this first chapter.
Sending you my best today, and blessings always,
Sal XOs...xo...
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You are so sweet! You are quite welcome.
Comment from L. Kalere
I can't wait for part 2. Your writing seems so smooth and effortless, and the storyline is building very nicely. You've certainly piqued my interest.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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I can't wait for part 2. Your writing seems so smooth and effortless, and the storyline is building very nicely. You've certainly piqued my interest.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and kind comments. It is so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always
Sally xo
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Captivating--haven't a clue where this I headed--look forward to finding out.
(typos: long-stemed s/b long-stemmed; until perpetuity s/b in perpetuity; entertwined s/b intertwined; ten years worth s/b ten-years' worth)
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Captivating--haven't a clue where this I headed--look forward to finding out.
(typos: long-stemed s/b long-stemmed; until perpetuity s/b in perpetuity; entertwined s/b intertwined; ten years worth s/b ten-years' worth)
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the excellent review and helpful critique. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always
Sally XOs...
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Ok, Sally, the suspense is killing me. Why no roses this year? I can hardly wait to read part 2. I enjoyed your story. It read well with good pacing and great imagery. The image is beautiful. You led up to the cliff hanger well. I wasn't expecting the fact of the roses not appearing.
Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Ok, Sally, the suspense is killing me. Why no roses this year? I can hardly wait to read part 2. I enjoyed your story. It read well with good pacing and great imagery. The image is beautiful. You led up to the cliff hanger well. I wasn't expecting the fact of the roses not appearing.
Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the wonderful review and kindest compliments, dear Jan. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. More coming.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
Comment from zanya
A totally absorbing tale of a lovely Christmas gesture of a bunch of fine red roses and with the added frisson of excitement of a secret admirer - waiting for the next episode !
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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A totally absorbing tale of a lovely Christmas gesture of a bunch of fine red roses and with the added frisson of excitement of a secret admirer - waiting for the next episode !
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the wonderful review and generous compliments, dear Zanya. Both are so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always
Sal XOs.....
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Sal.
This has all the earmarks of a romantic mystery. You built the curiosity through the story to the climax where The roses are not there. It is a mystery indeed.
I read this sentence a couple of times and I thought it read better by making the last phrase a new sentence.
"December is keeping me busy this year, as the season usually does. It is wearing me out."
PAL Z
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Hello Sal.
This has all the earmarks of a romantic mystery. You built the curiosity through the story to the climax where The roses are not there. It is a mystery indeed.
I read this sentence a couple of times and I thought it read better by making the last phrase a new sentence.
"December is keeping me busy this year, as the season usually does. It is wearing me out."
PAL Z
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments, dear Z. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
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Hi Sal.
You're welcome.
Pal Z
Comment from Ulla
Hi Sally, this is a lovely romantic story about this mysterious man who leaves lovely red roses for her. Meanwhile, she looks back on the lovely family life she'd had. But who is this man who suddenly doesn't leave her anymore roses. Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Hi Sally, this is a lovely romantic story about this mysterious man who leaves lovely red roses for her. Meanwhile, she looks back on the lovely family life she'd had. But who is this man who suddenly doesn't leave her anymore roses. Ulla xxx
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous stars, dear Ulla. I'm delighted you enjoyed this. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally XOs.....
Comment from lyenochka
So sad that the mystery man didn't show up! The gifts and the mysterious giver reminds me of one of your earlier love stories. Hoping this one will also have a happy ending, too.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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So sad that the mystery man didn't show up! The gifts and the mysterious giver reminds me of one of your earlier love stories. Hoping this one will also have a happy ending, too.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the wonderful review and kind compliments, dear Helen. Both are so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
