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A Kiss by the Book

First kiss...

40 total reviews 
Comment from Ashar001
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A beautiful story, most (if not all) of us can relate to: the Great Uncertainty, the stupidity and clumsiness of your answers and behavior. You have depicted it with great charm.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
    Thank you Ashar. I certainly appreciate your stopping by. John
Comment from N.K. Wagner
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A cute story of teenage experimentation. He was a pretty smoothe operator, she showed the right amount of over-the-top reaction. Well done. :) Nancy

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
    Thank you, nancy. I appreciate your stopping to read and review. John
Comment from Janet Foor
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So sorry you missed the contest. This is a delightful little story of that "First Kiss". What wonderful memories this conjured up of the innocent first time.
Well done.

Janet

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
    Thank you very much, Janet got stopping to read. I appreciate it. John
Comment from Green Lake Girl
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Sorry you missed the contest. A fun short read peeking into the minds of teenagers. The first kiss has so much drama attached to it--good descriptions, John. Love in a library, huh? Maybe I should try it sometime. LOL

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Thank you Green Lake Girl. I appreciate your stopping to read and share your words of encouragement.
    John
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
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Oh! This one bought some memories flooding back for sure.
I enjoyed the way the two characters came alive. She was all girly, nervous and unsure whilst he was the man strong and sure of himself.
Kissing is a wonderful discovery and you showed this by her reaction.
When in doubt always share your deepest secrets with your faithful teddy bear. LOL.
Well written and thoughtfully plotted.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Thank you Shirley for a great review filled with encouragement.

    I appreciate it very much. John
Comment from dmt1967
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This is a cute story. I liked the blinking of the eye action, although it was a bit long winded. I would have said 'each time he kissed me, my eyes closed.' Otherwise great story. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    That's what's less writers different. Thank you for sharing . I appreciate it. John
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
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That book came in handy.
I guess all teenagers 'bump into each other' on purpose. I could feel your characters nervousness. The approach was flawless... Razz-a-ma-tazz-ingly groovey.
Super fun to read John,
Love, Carolyn

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Thank you Carolyn for a great review and a star filled skyline. I do appreciate it . You're okay for a Cardinal fan... Pretty soon. I owe you a story....
    John
Comment from Rikki66
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A fond memory; of a wooded knoll, at Camp Hakata, Japan. Her name was Sandra. When she blabbed to her friends, I also kissed, Joanne and Martha. A cad at seven. By the way it was the faerie in the tree stump, not open or closed eyes.
Can you tell I loved the story.

Rick

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Yes I can. Thank you kindly.

    John
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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AW, what a shame, John, this would have been a smashing entry. I love little stories like this, they pack a lot into them and keep the reader entranced. This one did it for me. :) Really lovely story, my friend. xsx Sandra.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Thank you, Sandra. Your words are encouraging and kind. Always appreciated. John
Comment from Patrick G Cox
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Hi jmdg1954

One visit to the library that will, no doubt, live in legend. It certainly will live in the memory of the kissers.

An amusingly touching little tale of a clandestine kiss.

Patrick

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
    Patrick, thank you very much for reading and sharing. John