Paranormal Adventures
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "A New England Haunting"Case Studies of Hauntings
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Comment from w.j.debi
I got chills reading this. The team of paranormal investigators sound like an interesting group of individuals even with this brief introduction to them. I saw the chapter you have posted, but I like to start at the beginning.
Engaging characters, good dialog, excellent descriptions and expert story telling grab the reader's attention. Well done, Bev.
reply by the author on 09-May-2015
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I got chills reading this. The team of paranormal investigators sound like an interesting group of individuals even with this brief introduction to them. I saw the chapter you have posted, but I like to start at the beginning.
Engaging characters, good dialog, excellent descriptions and expert story telling grab the reader's attention. Well done, Bev.
Comment Written 09-May-2015
reply by the author on 09-May-2015
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Hi, Debi.
Wow, thank you so much for taking time to go back to the beginning and read this chapter. I really
appreciate your support and generosity! In editing for the re-post, I'm finding so much of our class
chats and reading coming into play. It's exciting to have a more educated angle to work from.
Hope you have a great weekend, my friend.
:) Bev
Comment from Aussie
I have gone back to read chapt. 1. I don't know why I haven't receive the rest of your work? "Her head fell back, and her final sound was a death rattle." Talk about painting painful pictures. I love Regency drama. I think you are on a winner this time. Hurrah!
reply by the author on 06-May-2015
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I have gone back to read chapt. 1. I don't know why I haven't receive the rest of your work? "Her head fell back, and her final sound was a death rattle." Talk about painting painful pictures. I love Regency drama. I think you are on a winner this time. Hurrah!
Comment Written 06-May-2015
reply by the author on 06-May-2015
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I really appreciate you going back to the beginning, Kay. Thanks so much for your encouragement and support!
Hugs, Bev
Comment from Diny
I give you full marks this is one of the better novels I have found on this site- It feels as if you have put a lot of time and effort in this project and I wish you well with it- I have recently attended a writers retreat and joined a group locally. I love hearing from other writers and this is a joy to find- Write on-Diana
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014
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I give you full marks this is one of the better novels I have found on this site- It feels as if you have put a lot of time and effort in this project and I wish you well with it- I have recently attended a writers retreat and joined a group locally. I love hearing from other writers and this is a joy to find- Write on-Diana
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014
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Thank you for your very kind remarks and encouragement, Diny. I appreciate your insights and your generous review. Taking classes has definitely taught me a lot about better writing. I read a lot of books on the subject, including the magazine, Writer's Digest, and find all invaluable. Getting reviews on the this site has been so very helpful as well.
I like that: Write On. The same to you.
:) Bev
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I am currently looking for a critique buddy here in K.C. Mo- and the clubs and programs I am attending are great- Working nights I don't see people much and have weird days off- So writing keeps me sane! thanks for fan ing me! Di
Comment from Sankey
Hi again came in on a poromo a few chapters ahead of here. Thought better to start at the beginning. Will do as best I can to get caught up to where I was earlier. Creepy story see what we can do.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Hi again came in on a poromo a few chapters ahead of here. Thought better to start at the beginning. Will do as best I can to get caught up to where I was earlier. Creepy story see what we can do.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Hi, Sankey. Thank you for taking time to read this chapter. I appreciate your encouragement and support. :) Bev
Comment from Dawn Munro
SHEESH! I saw chapter two posted and had to come back to start at the4 beginning and am I ever glad I did! Here we go again though - I have no sixes left this week, Bev, and this is SO worthy of an outstanding rating! Fabulous beginning, my friend, and flawless as far as I see...
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014
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SHEESH! I saw chapter two posted and had to come back to start at the4 beginning and am I ever glad I did! Here we go again though - I have no sixes left this week, Bev, and this is SO worthy of an outstanding rating! Fabulous beginning, my friend, and flawless as far as I see...
Comment Written 12-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014
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Hello, Dawn. Good to hear from you! You're always generous with your support and encouragement. The wish for a six is icing on the cake. So glad you enjoyed the chapter! Hugs, Bev
Comment from Allieas
After reading this second chapter, I had to come back and read the first one. I'm enjoying this story a lot! I love the effortless conversation between characters sprinkled with humor, too.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014
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After reading this second chapter, I had to come back and read the first one. I'm enjoying this story a lot! I love the effortless conversation between characters sprinkled with humor, too.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014
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Hi, Alexandra, thank you so much for your interest in, and encouragement for, my chapter. It's wonderful to read that you're enjoying the story. Appreciate it! :) Bev
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Bev, this is a great story. My son and a friend stayed in a haunted house and had some pretty freaky experiences. My house is supposed to be haunted--most of the realtors were afraid to show it. If there are spirits here, they leave me alone. Sometimes it does sound like there are some footsteps on the stairway. You are a very good writer, but there is always more to learn, Take care, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014
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Bev, this is a great story. My son and a friend stayed in a haunted house and had some pretty freaky experiences. My house is supposed to be haunted--most of the realtors were afraid to show it. If there are spirits here, they leave me alone. Sometimes it does sound like there are some footsteps on the stairway. You are a very good writer, but there is always more to learn, Take care, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 10-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, Debbie. I appreciate your great review.
I think you're a splendid example of someone who has good energetic boundaries with the spirits. Good for you.
:) Bev
Comment from DALLAS01
Bev,
I am sure going to be a follower of this one, maybe just a bit slower on responding. Have been really busy. What an effective opening, it grabbed my attention from the opening paragraph and held it throughout. You have laid the foundation, built the suspense, while whetting the readers appetite for more.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Bev,
I am sure going to be a follower of this one, maybe just a bit slower on responding. Have been really busy. What an effective opening, it grabbed my attention from the opening paragraph and held it throughout. You have laid the foundation, built the suspense, while whetting the readers appetite for more.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Glad you liked the opener, Dallas. I really appreciate your generosity and encouragement. It's very nice of you to take time out to read with all that's been going on. And thanks for the great insights. :) Bev
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Comment from judiverse
Charles is a devilish man. The way he tortures Margarethe to try to get information about his wife's meeting with her lover is very vividly described. She does give a bit away about the lakehouse before she dies. Charles likes to put on a very polite, worldly appearance to the public, but that's a pretense. You do a fine job of transitioning from 1922 to 2010. With its dark history, the Bellingham estate should be just the place to interest the paranormal team. Mia has already picked up on the specter of a woman who seems to be wanting her help. This sets the stage for spooky developments as the team visits the house. judi
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Charles is a devilish man. The way he tortures Margarethe to try to get information about his wife's meeting with her lover is very vividly described. She does give a bit away about the lakehouse before she dies. Charles likes to put on a very polite, worldly appearance to the public, but that's a pretense. You do a fine job of transitioning from 1922 to 2010. With its dark history, the Bellingham estate should be just the place to interest the paranormal team. Mia has already picked up on the specter of a woman who seems to be wanting her help. This sets the stage for spooky developments as the team visits the house. judi
Comment Written 08-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Judi, thank you very much. I'm really glad you enjoyed the first chapter. The paranormal is endlessly fascinating to me. I recently read a book about a true haunting and when I couldn't put it down, I realized it's just something I gravitate toward.
I really appreciate the generous and encouraging review, Judi.
:) Bev
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Hi, Bev. You are so welcome. I've seem a few movies that deal with paranormal investigations, but haven't read any books on the subject. You're making it sound so spooky. judi
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I've read a lot and watch all the shows. Plus I've had, unfortunately, my own experience as a child and on into adulthood. I think that's why I keep trying to get it figured out.
:) Bev
Comment from Muffins
Beautiful writing mixed inside a masterful plot that threads through a 21st adventure. The characters from 1922 and the present are richly interesting, especially Charles Bellingham. His personality, situation and actions are not dragged out; the reader immediately gets into the action right away.
An engrossing tale with a rapid pace. I can't wait to read more.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Beautiful writing mixed inside a masterful plot that threads through a 21st adventure. The characters from 1922 and the present are richly interesting, especially Charles Bellingham. His personality, situation and actions are not dragged out; the reader immediately gets into the action right away.
An engrossing tale with a rapid pace. I can't wait to read more.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014
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Thanks so very much, Muffins. I really appreciate your very generous and encouraging review. :) Bev
