Comment from Tom C. Adams

Excellent

Hey, Traverse City!
I have been on vacation playing golf (at Gull Lake Michigan, no less!). I think golf spelled backwards fits my game better...
Chapter Eleven of SPEAK OF THE DEVIL has me trying to find a place in my schedule to backstroke and read One thru Ten.
Wowser! Action everywhere, Bev! Shootings, and burnings and torn shoulders and trances and dog attacks, and burning hands and vibrating brains. Holy moly!
It flows, you have advanced the plot through dialog, your editing is impeccable. Terrific stuff...absolutely terrific stuff. Note to self: read One thru Ten!
Tom C.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Hi, friend. Where is Gull Lake, Tom, haven't heard of that one? Thanks for checking out my chapter. I really appreciate your wonderful enthusiasm! And, I especially thank you for noting the attention to my editing. I'm trying for zero SPAG's, but had a couple this time that were caught early on. Always glad to hear where things can be improved. You rock, Tom. Hope you vacation - other than the flog (I just realized what it spells hehehe) was restful and fun. Kind regards, Bev

reply by Tom C. Adams on 15-Aug-2011

Gull Lake is just up from Battle Creek. There are maybe ten golf courses, and they have very affordable golf package deals. We had a great time up there, and on the way home we stopped to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland. So very neat, that place. As a former disk jockey, it was like a walk through my past...
Yeah, flog. I am headed out to the golf course now, to see if I can do something about that.
Have a wonderful Monday, Bev!
Tom C.

reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Okay, I don't get down that way much. Going back out for more punishment, eh? You know the saying that madness is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different outcome, hehehe. Have a great game and a wonderful Monday, too, Tom. I really enjoy your energy! Bev

Comment from InterestingRon

Excellent

Hi Bev
This is a delicious chapter. Kicks off with that spooky girl in the tattered nightdress and ends with the savage dog cliffhanger. You described your character's thoughts, emotions and reactions well. Nothing to change with this one.
Ron xox

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thanks so much, Ron. Trying for zero SPAG's, but had a few caught early on LOL. I really appreciate your approval and generous support! xxx Bev

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Very good chapter in this genre.
Mia got healing powers after returning and uses them-is possible to a certain extent.
The whole team seems to be closely knitted together.
The girls worry about the male, but one of them is targeted by a spiritual thing.
Mostly like ghost stories anyway.
Dialogues and characters plausible.
Reads easily.
Held my attention all the way.
Can recommend.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Hi, Robina. Thank you for your generous and supportive review. I appreciate your taking time to read the chapter and offer your insights. Warm regards, Bev

Comment from *erin*

Excellent

Wow. Very intense chapter. So much was going on here! You managed to interest me right from the beginning. The background helped in order to better understand what was going on. Very well written and believable. Your concept is quite interesting. Great writing!

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thanks *erin* for your wonderful review. Very helpful and much appreciated, as is your generosity! Kind regards, Bev

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

You did it again.
This is a awesome chapter and once again you had my attention I'm please I'm reading this early in the morning or I wouldn't been able to sleep.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Hi, misscookie. Always appreciate your great insights into my writing. Thanks so much for your generous support! Warm regards, Bev

reply by misscookie on 15-Aug-2011

Your very welcome.

reply by misscookie on 15-Aug-2011

Your very welcome.

reply by misscookie on 15-Aug-2011

Your very welcome.

reply by misscookie on 15-Aug-2011

Your very welcome.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Excellent description of setting with strong sensory appeal that creates mood well
I like the image of the sounds of the spirit voices being like a horde of panicked wasps
Excellent, natural-sounding dialogue
Scary stuff with the snarling wolfhound
Brooke

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Thanks so much, Brooke. I really appreciate this review of a genre that isn't a special favorite of yours. Your generosity is so appreciated! Kind regards, Bev

Comment from Cumbrianlass

Excellent

Very exciting chapter, Bev. Love the description of Catherine and the way you show the power of the entities. Wow. I also enjoyed all the demonic/poltergeist touches like equipment bursting into flames. I watch this type of stuff on TV, then I'm scared to take the dogs out at night! Speaking of which, I hope Norris survives the wolfhound!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Thanks so much, Av. I'm kind of mixing my interest in the subjects of demons and ghosts here. I really appreciate your thoughts and generous review so much! Warm regards, Bev

Comment from livingwords

Exceptional

This is the best yet. Great descriptive writing and dialogue. Very well balanced and fast paced. You're a writer who just keeps growing and growing and growing. Great job!!!!! Dan :))

Tiny, tiny nit:
Shots had been heard and the two men had decided...could be written,
Shots were heard and the two men decided (It cuts out the un-need "hads"

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Thank you so much, Dan. I really appreciate so much your words of support for my growth. I am learning through great writing such as yours and reviewers who have such care for making others' work shine. You have truly made my day! Your generosity is just stunning. Kind regards, Bev

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Oh goodness my heart was pounding....yikes....
Good work you scared the crap out of me....
Characters depth really makes this all seem to real.
Wow...
Was well written and pulled me through the story....but my nerves are shot....scared thank god it's not night time and dark.
Thanks
Maureen

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Hi, Maureen. Sorry to scare you - but happy to know I had the desired effect LOL. You are so kind to review my chapter. I really appreciate your support and generosity. Blessings, Bev

reply by Maureen's Pen on 14-Aug-2011

I am one of those that hide behind the cushions of the scarey parts....LOL...
Hugs
Maureen

Comment from Paradox Tremors

Exceptional

Mike is going to make a mistake if he shoots the dog--I think. Norris, well, huh, something is not right about him. Maybe I'm wrong but all the ugly stuff started after he went in. Nobody saw Jenkins shoot at Norris--maybe it's just me reading too much into everything. Love the fact Mia can heal others a little.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Hi, PT. It's so great to get your perspective on the chapters and, again, thanks for your awesome generosity. Porter is a hapless victim, no doubt; but we'll be seeing how he got into this mess pretty soon now! What fun to bounce ideas off with you!! That makes the writing worthwhile for me. Mia's history is pretty interesting, but then so is Mike's (hint-hint). Thanks again, my friend. This is just so great of you. Warm regards, Bev