Comment from Loren (7)

Excellent

Wonderful, first rate descriptive writing! The action was palpable and the dialogue only enhanced it as it made it seem authentic and not force (well paced) to fit some kind of time frame or story line. Certainly keep this reader engaged and reading. Loren

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2015

Hi, Loren. Thank you very much for this very encouraging review. I appreciate both your generosity and the fact you chose to read this post.

:) Bev

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

Some pretty unnerving phenomena, Bev. I'm so skeptical when it comes to ghosts and such. But I enjoy the way you describe the reactions of your characters. I think you told me once that you'd done past life regressions. You're a spiritual seeker on different planes. Interesting ideas. I enjoyed the read.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015

Hi, Adrienne. You have a good memory! The past life regressions were fascinating. I only did three of them, and what came through was helpful to me down the road. But I had professionals doing it -- psychologists with special training.

I don't try to convince people that ghosts exist and interact with those of us in this realm. I come by my own belief because of the prolific interactions I've had over the last thirty years, from actual voice-overs on recordings to seeing them standing beside my bed and touching me. Having said that, I don't think those kinds of experiences are what everyone wants or needs.

Thanks, as always, for the support and encouragement. You've always been very forthright, and I appreciate that about you.

:) Bev

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hi, Bev. This is one I must have missed...maybe before I began to review your work, I'm not sure. Anyway...it's outstanding writing which I knew it would be.

".....reaching the approximate height of a man's chest. It dangled in mid-air, muscle spasms rippling across its hide, bound by the wishes of a spectral puppeteer." Wow! great, clever use of words here.

Great job, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015

Hi, Bob. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate you highlighting that section and for taking time to read. Always good to get you insights!

:) Bev

reply by Mastery on 02-Nov-2015

Hugs, my dear friend. Bob

reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015

Hugs back, Bob. I'll be reviewing your next chapter later today. Can't wait!

:) Bev

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

WFD,

This was a fascinating chapter...the first I think I've read in this series. I found not one single nit in the whole piece and enjoyed it immensely. Kudos!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015

Thanks so much, Robyn. I appreciate your taking time to read the chapter. :) Bev

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Exceptional

Always a treat to see you've posted again, Bev. You know I've been pining away for another Bellingham installment. Perfect time of year to get in touch with our favorite ghosts!

It's obvious you understand this paranormal world. Your writing is superb and your descriptions can raise the hair on anyone's arms.

"Further maddened, the dog snapped his jaws frantically as if trying to rip the flesh off what only it could see. In desperation, it used its powerful front legs and the force of its one-hundred-twenty pounds of weight to push aside its attacker, but could not gain ground."

"...bound by the wishes of a spectral puppeteer." (Yikes!)

To me, there's nothing quite as terrifying as a mad dog. You elevated that scene to intense horror. (I mean that as a compliment! LOL)

The horror, the sadness and despair, the crooked sheriff--worlds are colliding for a very chilling outcome.

Bravo, Bev. You keep outdoing yourself!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015

Hi, Marietta. I absolutely agree on the mad dog thing! Thanks for the grand review. As per our recent conversation, I thought it was time to get on with this story, especially since I really like the characters.

Thanks, too, for taking so much time with the review and highlighting certain areas. It's always good to know what the reader resonates with for future writing.

I didn't get any real life visitors for Halloween, Dan's going to have a lot of candy to eat. Haha
But I did have a nighttime visitor. Nothing scary, more a playful, letting-me-know they're around. I have so many relatives on the other side, at this point, I'm not sure who it was. I just found comforting.

Anyway, thanks for your generosity and support.

:) Bev

Comment from gamay

Excellent

Hi Friend.
Another intriguing and interesting chapter.
Its fun to read.
I really love this.
keep coming my friend.
Happy Halloween.
gamay

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015

Hi, Gamay. Thanks for your kind and generous review. I appreciate it!

:) Bev

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Ghost hunting.

That would be a very fun, exciting, and thrilling past time as this well written story depicts.

Uses terms such as the scene where the Wolfhound is unexpectedly pinned down from attacking to better illustrate this phenomenon.

Seems the Sheriff is up to no good and Luke, as well as Mike, intend to do something about stopping his illegal activities.

Easy to see why this is an All-Time Best achiever.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015

Hi, Brett

Thank you for your most encouraging and generous review. There's danger from both the living and the dead in my novel. And it's hard to know where to place the focus for the team at this point.

I appreciate your personal insights. Always helpful in going forward.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Bev

_ I apologize, I'm still behind and trying to play catch up on my reviewing after taking some down time.
_ You have a lot going on, but so well written that it easy to follow.
_ I would think they all are spooked a bit.
_ Might make them double-think there paranormal snooping.
_ Nah. Once the bug is in your blood it is there to stay.
_ Well written chapter, my friend.

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

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015

Hi, Jax. I like that-- paranormal snooping! Never heard it described that way, but there's more than one ghost I'm sure would agree with you! Thanks for the fun review!

:) Bev

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

Hi, Bev.
I really enjoyed the descriptive scene with the dog being lifted and thrown to the wall by the specter.
Reading this makes me want to read more. Especially, now that I know that the caretaker's uncle is the Sheriff and something fishy is going on at the estate.

:) ellen

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2015

Hi, Ellen. Thanks for reading my chapter and for your gracious review. I'm glad you want to read more as I have a ways to go yet with the story. Lots of complications to come!

:) Bev

reply by barkingdog on 31-Oct-2015

You started it and never finished it?

reply by the author on 31-Oct-2015

Yes, I moved on to Jericho Road and Father Brian.
Sort of ran out of steam with the story back then. It's actually a different type of writing for me in that I have to pay close attention to showing more and overuse of speech tags, which is a bad habit for me. :)

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Exceptional

This is a fantastic chapter, Bev. I enjoyed it very much, and it's flawless presentation makes easy reading. It must be so hard to write supernatural stuff, but you do it so well that I was almost convinced it was real! Giddy

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2015

Thanks so much, Giddy. I do have quite a wild imagination. My grandmother always wanted to see a real ghost. She never did. I've apparently inherited the fascination.

Your awesome, generous review is really appreciated! Thanks for taking time to read the chapter.

:) Bev