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This Time - That Time 3

Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Hello! I'm Gladys."
Third book in the time travel trilogy

42 total reviews 
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Sandra,
This chapter shows how unexpected time travel is. It gives good description of setting and character development. I like that their clothes change as they travel. This way they fit in more easily.
It seems an argument between Gladys and her husband is in the offing for the next chapter. I bet he doesn't agree with his wife about women's vote.
Does the maid see the time travelers too.
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing and stay healthy

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2022
    Oh, what a surprise, thank you so much, Joan. Mildred is quite the star in this book, it's the last of the trilogy. I didn't expect to be writing about her again, but too many people kept asking me too. So I've teamed her up with Bessie, from my last book. Mildred can be seen all the time, but Veronica only sometimes, she has to do things that would be impossible if she could be seen. No, Gladys's husband is a brute! Thank so much for this review, my friend, I really appreciated it. Love and hugs. Sandra xx
reply by dragonpoet on 24-Nov-2022
    Don?t mention it. It was fin to read
    Joan
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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Omigosh, Sandra! I am having the BEST time reading this book! You bring such life to History, which, until two days ago, was never one of my favorite subjects. This will be my favorite daily indulgence this summer!! xo

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jun-2019
    I learnt a lot researching for this book, some things were real eye-openers. I'm glad you are enjoying it, Rachelle, this is so kind of you. Thanks, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
reply by Rachelle Allen on 04-Jun-2019
    I bet!!
    I'm loving this daily getaway! xo
Comment from tfawcus
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First of all, congratulations on your Novel of the Month win. Well deserved! You've created an authentic scene here, both with the march itself, and with your description of the house with its dour Victorian/Edwardian furnishings.
I love that expression, "in a right tizwoz!" - haven't head it in ages!

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018
    Thank you so much for the congrats, Tony. I honestly believed you would win it this time, your book is very popular. It's strange, I often throw in an expression that I use quite regularly, and have people either not having heard it before, or, like you, hadn't heard it in a long while. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part. That era was very dowdy in it's furnishings, and I think my grandparents were stuck in that time too, they never changed their scheme from the dark, heavy wallpaper. It didn't matter what my mother or her brothers and sisters said to them. Thanks for the lovely review, Tony. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello sandramitchell
Smiles I can see why you were awarded first prize for Book of the month; while I was reading this chapter made me want to continue reading right to the end .
Gert

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Aw, Gert, that is so nice of you, thank you so much. I really appreciate those words. I would love it if you stayed. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by Gert sherwood on 05-Sep-2018
    Hello sandramitchel
    Yes, I plan to read the rest of your book
    Hello I'm Gladys
    Gert
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thank you! :) xxx
reply by Gert sherwood on 05-Sep-2018
    smiles you are welcome Sandra
    Gert
Comment from Contests

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A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thank you so very much! I love all those stars!! :)) xxx
Comment from BeasPeas
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This is another fine chapter to your book, Sandra. It's an interesting thing to contemplate. Time traveling from this to that. Good scene setting and bits of dialogue in this chapter. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2018
    Thank you so much, Marilyn. I'm really hoping you will publish your book so I can buy it. I'm so far behind but know it's going to be a really good book to read. If you don't, then I will open it on my little IPad and read it. Thank you for the good-luck wishes, I think Tony is going to get it this time. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by BeasPeas on 06-Sep-2018
    Hi Sandra. Thank you for your nice comments. Yes, excellent entries this month. Marilyn
Comment from Renee J. St.Germain
Exceptional
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Right away, I knew I was going to give you six stars. Why? Because you made it easy for me to read by adding in the ending of the last chapter before starting the first. This sounds like a really interesting story, and I plan on reading more. Personally, I think that "Between This Time & That Time" is fine, and I don't think it's too long. Either title is fine. I wish you the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018
    Thank you so much, Renee! What a lovely review. I'm glad you like that title, it would slot in nicely with the other two books..It's lovely to have you on board, I do hope you enjoy the rest of the story. A humongous thank you for the 6 stars! Chapter three is on now until Thursday. Thanks for the best wishes, too. :)) Sandra xx x
Comment from wordsfromsue
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You've done it again Sandra.... created a captivating chapter that leaves me anxious to read more.
Oh boy, the husband does not sound like a charming fellow. :-(

You have such a mastery for storytelling. :-)

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
    Thank you so much, Sue, for your wonderful review, and all those lovely stars!! No, he most definitely is not a nice man, as you will see next time. Thank you for that brilliant compliment, too. Quite made my head swell!! Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment from heart of Lou
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Oh I love reading about historical events like this. It's hard to imagine how recently women were not allowed to vote. But now, the problem is too many people don't care enough to go out and vote. Title? Hmm...Remember That Time?

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
    Thank you, Lou, for this lovely review. You're right, it wasn't that long ago, and in some countries today, it still isn't happening. How awful to have to live always in the shadows of men! I don't think my husband would get away with it!! LOL. Thank you for your suggestion, too, I'm collecting them and when I have a few more, I'll decide which to use, or even put it to a vote on here, as it's the customer that looks at the title first, then checks the back book blurb. I hope to see you again! Big hugs, Sandra xxxx
Comment from kathleenspalding
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Excellent and interesting chapter - a good way to teach history through entertainment!

Only one question -
warned to stay inside when they [[knew - found out/heard?]] we were on the way. (Also, this paragraph is not indented like the rest.)

The descriptions of the house and the walk to it are lovely, but perhaps shorten a little bit, or break them up just a little with some dialog or action? (Or maybe I'm just tired, because it's late here...)

Good chapter!

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
    Thank you so much for the lovely review and the suggestions, Kathleen, I will use them both of them. I'm really pleased you enjoyed this chapter, thank you! :)) Sandra xxx
reply by kathleenspalding on 30-Aug-2018
    You're welcome :-)