Reviews from

This Time - That Time 2

Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Veronica Talks to James"
Veronica is sent back again

39 total reviews 
Comment from heyjude
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Sandra, I am interested to see how you will put this one all
together and all the characters you will have in it. It didn't
take long after she told James for it to start happening. I
know this will be another exciting story.

 Comment Written 29-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so much for reading this part, Judy, I really appreciate it. I'm glad you are still enjoying it. Big hugs. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from giraffmang
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

That James is a very understanding man... lol

Good continuation of the story here and great end point-

James looked tired when he came home that evening, and gratefully took the glass of red wine I'd poured when I heard his car pull up at the gate.- it took me a while to get the sense of this sentence. Strange order with the pouring. Might just be me though.

"Mmm. You're a sight for sore eyes," he murmered, - needs a full stop at the end rather than a comma. Also murmured.

words quickly tumble from my mouth - need end punctuation here.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 29-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so much, G. I have changed the first line now. I'm hoping it reads better. Thanks for picking up these errors too, I've corrected them all. I need to pay a lot more attention to detail if I'm going to make this work. Thanks, my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Jay Squires
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I confess I was behind in my FS reading and had to read this more to keep up with the storyline. With accomplished writers like yourself, it is easier to do that.

One tiny thing I noticed:

"Mmm. You're a sight for sore eyes," he murmered, [Need a period after "murmered" (Is the British spelling not MURMURED?]


 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Yes, it was my bad spelling not an English thing, thanks, Jay. I've found a few more errors and have changed a few things now. One reviewer mentioned me writing too much about the back story. I wasn't sure if I should or shouldn't, but will take some of that out now. It's all a learning thing, and although I have a different story for Veronica, I still have loads to learn. Thanks for reading this, my friend. I appreciate it a lot. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Gianinas
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Interesting storyline and captivating writting style!
I liked the chapter and my attention was constantly drawn in by the details of the story.
The warm feelings evoked by the loving relationship, gave place to curiosity and anticipation at the end,

Best,
Gianina

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so much, Gianina, for the lovely 6 stars and wonderful review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part. Big hugs, Sandra. xxx
Comment from aryr
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This was great Sandra. I am so glad that Veronica talked to James- he will still worry but with knowledge. It is a great help to Mildred as well. I was super surprised that she left so suddenly but that is a good lead into the next chapter. Very well done, thanks my friend.

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so much, Alie. I have to make a couple of changes, but nothing that will change the plot. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, thanks, my friend. :) Sandra xx
reply by aryr on 29-May-2017
    You are so welcome Sandra, it was indeed very enjoyable.
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

You still have me hooked. I like the interaction between the two and the quick synopsis - considering that this is a sequel - is precise. I do tend to sight when an author spends so much time on back story that I just want to yell, "Just tell them the book title and how much on Amazon!" This is tastefully done. My eyes don't let me linger on commas and wandering apostrophe's anymore, so I leave that to the spag police. I will comment however on content and how the story comes across. Perfect cliffhanger to end the chapter. - Wendy

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so very much, Wendy. You have made a point that I should have thought of. I hate reading books in series that keep harping on the back story. I will change that and make sure I don't do it again, unless it is absolutely necessary. I have lots to learn! Thanks for sticking with it, my friend, I really valued your review. Big hugs. Sandra xxx
Comment from royowen
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

It looks like Veronica is on her way...again, having just told James what she is involved with, except now we know there is a manipulation, going on, perhaps she'll be introduced to "them", perhaps "them"" are ghosts of another kind, I'd like to believe they're angels under instruction. Poor little Ann, inheriting her mother's abilities, great story Sandra, good series, my friend, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 29-May-2017
    Thank you so much, my dear friend. Ghosts are angels under instruction, what a wonderful thought, Roy! Hmm, I might use that somewhere in the story. Thank you, and a big hug, my wonderful friend. :) Sandra xx
reply by royowen on 29-May-2017
    Always welcome my good friend Sandra,
Comment from Margaret Ford
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Well done, Sandra. I found myself quite relieved that James knows; that's such a load off of Veronica's mind, and Mildred's, too. And maybe Ann's friend, the little boy, will get some help, now.

Your writing is fluid, paced well, and your meaning is always clear. Another happy circumstance: you either write very cleanly or you edit your work a lot. There are never a zillion punctuation errors or other mistakes that your reviewers have to help clean up. This attention to detail is one of the things I most admire about your work.

Thanks for the intriguing read --I'll be around to catch the next installment. Your fan, Margaret

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 28-May-2017
    What a lovely review, Margaret, thank you so much. I do rely on my reviewers to find my errors, and I also have to admit I get a wonderful friend of mine to run her beady eye over it too. I think authors get to close to their own work and don't always see what's right under their nose. I'm really glad you find it so easy to read, that is such a compliment. Thank you, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Rasmine
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Hello, :)

This is getting good!

I really liked these sentences: We sat quietly, watching the fire send shadows dancing along the walls--it was quite hypnotic after a while. "Well, thank goodness for that. If I've only got to have it confirmed that I married an alien, that'll be easy to handle. My feeling of optimism turned into one of despair because suddenly, I was lying on the bare cold floor of what had been my cosy (cozy) sitting room only moments before....

I found a few typos: "At least this time (comma) we can share our worries with each other."Tis the only way, 'cause if that young lad comes back and talks to her, she should know her mum is helping him (.)""What a difference it's made telling you, James. Now I don't have to be so careful about what I say. (")

Catch you next time!

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 28-May-2017
    Hi Rasmine, thank you so much for catching those typos, I'd made some alterations and didn't double check them. I've corrected them all now, except, 'cosy'. That's the UK English spelling. You will come across a few like that from the English authors on here.

    Your review is lovely, my friend, you really made day, thank you! :) Sandra xxx
Comment from damommy
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I guess what made it easier for James to believe Veronica is the fact that he was there when she was unconscious. As he said, he sees strange things all the time. It was remarkable that he believed her, though. Many people wouldn't.

She told him just in time, it seems. Now she's gone again. Another good story to follow, and I can't wait to see what happens next. 8-)

 Comment Written 28-May-2017


reply by the author on 28-May-2017
    I think he is slightly sceptical at the moment, but he won't be soon. Thank you so much, Yvonne, it's lovely that you have come back to read the sequel. I'm still not a hundred % how this will go. We will see. Veronica will let me know, I'm sure of it. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx