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Viewing comments for Chapter 33 "Lookin' Back - Chapter 33"A Wartime Romance
16 total reviews
Comment from RShipp
"Now the hurtful yesterdays are gone and I'm home. Of course there are times that demons return to my mind; but I pull them out and toss 'em back to hell from which they came." What a great way to describe the happening.
Enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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"Now the hurtful yesterdays are gone and I'm home. Of course there are times that demons return to my mind; but I pull them out and toss 'em back to hell from which they came." What a great way to describe the happening.
Enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much, RShipp. So sorry for the delay. We really appreciate you reading and reviewing this last chapter. Thank you also for encouraging and supporting us. Wishing you all the best. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from equestrik
What a beautiful, beautiful final chapter. I am new here but with the supporting information and your clear writing it was easy to understand the story. It is beautiful. I also enjoyed, J F Kennedy's speech and Dolly Parton's song.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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What a beautiful, beautiful final chapter. I am new here but with the supporting information and your clear writing it was easy to understand the story. It is beautiful. I also enjoyed, J F Kennedy's speech and Dolly Parton's song.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Hi Equestrik, Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this last chapter. We're so glad you enjoyed it and found it beautiful. Awesome review! Your comments mean so much to us. Wishing you all the best. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Comment from damommy
Chapter 33 is solemn and a great wrap-up of your novel. You tied up all the loose ends in a dignified manner. I felt for the family after losing Grandma then a week later Grandpa. I liked knowing about what the twins were doing as they grew to adults. Losing Cathy was so sad. Bill's poem is exceptional.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Chapter 33 is solemn and a great wrap-up of your novel. You tied up all the loose ends in a dignified manner. I felt for the family after losing Grandma then a week later Grandpa. I liked knowing about what the twins were doing as they grew to adults. Losing Cathy was so sad. Bill's poem is exceptional.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Hi There! So sorry it took so long to respond. Moving is lots of work and no fun! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this last chapter. Thank you also for your ongoing support and for mentioning Bill's poem as being exceptional (I agree!). We are currently working on our next book and hope to post the first chapter soon. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care and God bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Steven Hicks
Tootie. Beautiful ending to a great story. Well written and even at the end continued to move me on from paragraph to paragraph. I am very impressed now with what I read and even though historical romance isn't normally high on my list. I may have to buy it anyway and read it through from the beginning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Tootie. Beautiful ending to a great story. Well written and even at the end continued to move me on from paragraph to paragraph. I am very impressed now with what I read and even though historical romance isn't normally high on my list. I may have to buy it anyway and read it through from the beginning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Hi Steven, Please forgive the late response due to a move (no fun!). We're so glad you enjoyed this last chapter. Thank you so much for reading it, and for your awesome review! If you do buy the book (or ebook), please let us know what you think. We did post all the chapters here on FanStory, but the previous chapters were edited quite a bit afterwards as part of the publishing process. We currently are working on our next book (17 chapters written) and hope to post the first chapter here soon. Wishing you an awesome upcoming weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill and Cathy
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
WOW! What an awesome, though at times poignant and tear-jerker, ending, Bill and Cathy. Although all the previous chapters were exceptional, chapter 33 is stellar. The way all the 'pieces' come together makes its so realistic and memorable.
The beginning sets the tone for the remainder of the chapter as Bill is at the willow tree reminiscing about the journey he and Cathy took together. I could see him alone in his thoughts about what had transpired as he is "Lookin' Back."
The letter from Colonel Rose he shared with Cathy was super. The inclusion of Cathy saying 'no longer have to be in love long distance' was a great way to tie the title into the completed novel.
The imagery of the wedding was fantastic. Every detail added to the joyous occasion. I love the way the meadow was described, the way Grandma arranged for the delicious southern style food after the ceremony and made Cathy's wedding dress, and the description of Cathy's dress and what Bill was wearing. I love the way they held hands and said "HURRAH." The 'jumping of the broom' after that part was a great detail. I have read about how that was part of many southern weddings. I could see Cathy and Bill doing that.
As their life moved forward, the loss of Grandma then Grandpa was so moving. I believe after Grandma died that Grandpa died of a broken heart. They were so much a part of the family. It brought tears to my eyes. I was so relieved that Angel thrived with the love that surrounded her. The update about the twins was great. Of course, Billy would follow in his father's footsteps! What Cathy feared about Bill passing first was such a tear-jerker in itself. Then to find out she died first--how sad. Well, sad isn't the word for it. Although everything was in God's hands, it was tragic.
The image of Bill standing at her grave reciting his beautiful poem written months ago is phenomenal. What an outstanding way to end this EXCEPTIONAL novel.
The historical videos were perfect to include. I'm so proud of both of you--Cathy and Bill. Even as I reread this chapter, I get the same feelings with tears although I know what has happened. That is a mark of how much this chapter (plus the whole novel) touched my heart. As the song goes "I Did It My Way,' I believe, Cathy and Bill, you did it your way and what a way it was in all respects!
CONGRATULATIONS on a job well-done!
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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WOW! What an awesome, though at times poignant and tear-jerker, ending, Bill and Cathy. Although all the previous chapters were exceptional, chapter 33 is stellar. The way all the 'pieces' come together makes its so realistic and memorable.
The beginning sets the tone for the remainder of the chapter as Bill is at the willow tree reminiscing about the journey he and Cathy took together. I could see him alone in his thoughts about what had transpired as he is "Lookin' Back."
The letter from Colonel Rose he shared with Cathy was super. The inclusion of Cathy saying 'no longer have to be in love long distance' was a great way to tie the title into the completed novel.
The imagery of the wedding was fantastic. Every detail added to the joyous occasion. I love the way the meadow was described, the way Grandma arranged for the delicious southern style food after the ceremony and made Cathy's wedding dress, and the description of Cathy's dress and what Bill was wearing. I love the way they held hands and said "HURRAH." The 'jumping of the broom' after that part was a great detail. I have read about how that was part of many southern weddings. I could see Cathy and Bill doing that.
As their life moved forward, the loss of Grandma then Grandpa was so moving. I believe after Grandma died that Grandpa died of a broken heart. They were so much a part of the family. It brought tears to my eyes. I was so relieved that Angel thrived with the love that surrounded her. The update about the twins was great. Of course, Billy would follow in his father's footsteps! What Cathy feared about Bill passing first was such a tear-jerker in itself. Then to find out she died first--how sad. Well, sad isn't the word for it. Although everything was in God's hands, it was tragic.
The image of Bill standing at her grave reciting his beautiful poem written months ago is phenomenal. What an outstanding way to end this EXCEPTIONAL novel.
The historical videos were perfect to include. I'm so proud of both of you--Cathy and Bill. Even as I reread this chapter, I get the same feelings with tears although I know what has happened. That is a mark of how much this chapter (plus the whole novel) touched my heart. As the song goes "I Did It My Way,' I believe, Cathy and Bill, you did it your way and what a way it was in all respects!
CONGRATULATIONS on a job well-done!
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi Jan! Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating and review. Your continued support, encouragement, help and great reviews have meant so much to us. A super-duper "SALUTE" from both of us! Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Love and Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You have a wonderful ending to this story although I hate to see it end. I really enjoyed following these two and you two did a wonderful job working as a team and writing it.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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You have a wonderful ending to this story although I hate to see it end. I really enjoyed following these two and you two did a wonderful job working as a team and writing it.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi Barbara, Your continued support as we've written this story has meant a lot to us. We're so glad you enjoyed this last chapter. We've been working on a new story and have 15 chapters written already! We'll be posting some of it soon. Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Ulla
Hi to both of you. This was a lovely ending to a lovely and great story. Also, congratulations again on the publishing.I hope it will sell well. I have so enjoyed this well written novel. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi to both of you. This was a lovely ending to a lovely and great story. Also, congratulations again on the publishing.I hope it will sell well. I have so enjoyed this well written novel. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi Ulla, Sorry for the delay. It's been so busy, and a physical move also got in the way. Your continued support has meant so much to us. Thank you! We're bot so glad you have enjoyed this book. A chapter from a new story we are working on will be posted soon. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Sally Law
A fine ending to your book. I know how hard it is to bring it all together for the final curtain call. These pages with lines become a part of us and really mold our lives.
God bless in your publishing endeavors, and bless you both richly.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs.....
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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A fine ending to your book. I know how hard it is to bring it all together for the final curtain call. These pages with lines become a part of us and really mold our lives.
God bless in your publishing endeavors, and bless you both richly.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs.....
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi Sally, Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this last chapter. Thank you also for the continued support and blessings. Your support and encouragement along the way meant so much to us. We have been writing another story and will post a chapter soon. Have a wonderful holiday weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Mistydawn
What a well-written, very interesting chapter. A nice summary of how it all played out. The ending was sweet, made me cry and the poem is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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What a well-written, very interesting chapter. A nice summary of how it all played out. The ending was sweet, made me cry and the poem is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Hi Mistydawn. So sorry for the delay. Moving got in the way! We both thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating and review. YAHOO! A "SALUTE!" It's good that this chapter made you cry, 'cause it was supposed to! We're glad you enjoyed it. Your continued support and encouragement meant so much to us as we wrote this book. We have been working on another story and will be posting a chapter soon. Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Earl Corp
As I read through this I'm reminded of a couple of Louis Lamour books, Dark Canyon especially. He takes the last chapter and gives a wrap up and brings it up to present day and what the kids had done. Congratulations again on getting published and keep writing.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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As I read through this I'm reminded of a couple of Louis Lamour books, Dark Canyon especially. He takes the last chapter and gives a wrap up and brings it up to present day and what the kids had done. Congratulations again on getting published and keep writing.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Hi Earl, Again, so sorry for the delay. Between all the work, there was a move, and moving is grueling! Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating and review. HURRAH! We both "SALUTE' you! Louis Lamour is a great author. Nice reference here! Thank you also for that, as well as for the congratulations. Wishing you all the best. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
