Thank you for checking in, and oh...bless ...you didn't have to explain anything to us. You have a clear voice. We knew it was bad and no one expected you to have to explain. We weren't expecting a story either, but should have been because the nature of the situation means you have time and need to do something quiet to filland you're not a telly watcher. I think it's good to have a hobby too, something you can do quietly and I think it will keep your mind active and give you something to think about, and this fandom especially is helpful. I encourage you for selfish and unselfish reasons.
I think it makes sense that this fandom would be the distraction and with the mental health elements and compassionate moments I think this is the best series you could happen to have as hobby to write.
I think it will good for you. Reading you has been good for me.
Your words are like therapy. You are real, honest. You aren't afraid. You confront issues that most run from and it helps me.
You were always meant to write this series. I'm not surprised at all that this series found it's way to you...even tho you never watched telly. It finds the people who need it I believe.
Been really worried about you. You have so much to do and I know it's stressful and painful. Keep taking care of yourself too and I wish you and your SO well.
I'm glad your surgery went well, and ... omg your egg donor sounds like a terrible person. You deserved better treatment and love, not that from the woman who gave birth to you. .I wish no one had asked .. I asked and others asked but none of us were thinking child abuse...I thought maybe car accident... I'm so sorry.. OMG. but I'm glad you seemed to have made peace with it. You're really healthy and I'm proud of you for not trying to protect her.
Stay healthy. Let us know how things are going.
Reviewer: Jami Signed [Report This]Date: 14/11/23 07:07 pm
Thank you for checking in, and oh...bless ...you didn't have to explain anything to us. You have a clear voice. We knew it was bad and no one expected you to have to explain. We weren't expecting a story either, but should have been because the nature of the situation means you have time and need to do something quiet to filland you're not a telly watcher. I think it's good to have a hobby too, something you can do quietly and I think it will keep your mind active and give you something to think about, and this fandom especially is helpful. I encourage you for selfish and unselfish reasons.
I think it makes sense that this fandom would be the distraction and with the mental health elements and compassionate moments I think this is the best series you could happen to have as hobby to write.
I think it will good for you. Reading you has been good for me.
Your words are like therapy. You are real, honest. You aren't afraid. You confront issues that most run from and it helps me.
You were always meant to write this series. I'm not surprised at all that this series found it's way to you...even tho you never watched telly. It finds the people who need it I believe.
Been really worried about you. You have so much to do and I know it's stressful and painful. Keep taking care of yourself too and I wish you and your SO well.
I'm glad your surgery went well, and ... omg your egg donor sounds like a terrible person. You deserved better treatment and love, not that from the woman who gave birth to you. .I wish no one had asked .. I asked and others asked but none of us were thinking child abuse...I thought maybe car accident... I'm so sorry.. OMG. but I'm glad you seemed to have made peace with it. You're really healthy and I'm proud of you for not trying to protect her.
Stay healthy. Let us know how things are going.
Reviewer: Jami Signed [Report This]Date: 14/11/23 07:07 pm
Hey queen π‘‘ so no one has heard from you and I'm hoping to hear from you when you have a chance. I know you probably aren't ok. Just really wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. Love ya friend.
Author's Response:
Hi. Yeah, I was just reading the reviews, and most of my response to Contessa's review (scrolling down) is missing, and I should have confirmed it posted correctly then, but I didn't, so to clarify, the short of it is most everyone becomes disabled to some degree of severity if they aren't already, even if only temporarily, and regardless of age, and Significant Man has been a disabled person for quite a while (I think that much was clear in my response, or some of it maybe?).
Now I think I've sufficiently explained my absence. I hope.
I didn't know when I was first dared to post something here that scribbling fanfic would become, twice in my life, the big hobby/distraction/escape-from-reality thing. *shrugs*
Love ya back, friend. Thank you for your kindness.
Reviewer: Jami Signed [Report This]Date: 30/10/23 05:21 pm
Ooooihhh so hot. I love this!! When are you updating again????!!!! Do I need to ask Twitter?! Do u need 2 b shared on Facebook and Twitter andddddd Instagram???!!!!
Please update..
It seemed the deal was you update if we keep your writing on the downlow but if you holding back we get to share.... and
why don't you want to be shared?? Are you ashamed of your writing that we love?? let us share u everywhere with everyone!!!
MORE!!!
Author's Response:
No, it isn't necessary to extort anyone. What happens in Missing Pieces SHOULD stay in Missing Pieces. If I wanted the scribblings posted to twitter I could probably figure out how to do that, but I don't. I didn't make a deal with anyone. Thanks.
Reviewer: Lorraina Signed [Report This]Date: 05/09/23 12:04 am
Hey, π awesome as usual Mirage, and clear and concise throughout, as always. I've already email reviewed this one, and it's unusual for you to not respond.Some others have voiced worries too.
I wanted to check in to ask is everything ok? I sent an email to ask but you haven't responded to that one either. I hope this is okay. No one knows how else to contact you as you aren't on Twitter or Facebook or.... anywhere.
I hope you're healthy, physically and ..in every way. I hope you're well.
You don't have to write for us. You know that. If you would say hey and let someone know you're ok some of us and definitely *I* would appreciate it.
π If you need anything let someone know. You've been there for me so many times and it's ok to let someone be there for you.
Please check in. You don't have to respond to every email or review either....just say hey or something please... whenever you can..and I will pass along that I've heard from you. I'm here for you ok?
Take care of yourself please.
Author's Response:
I'm okay, just not entirely. There is something happening with my jaw that shouldn't be, and it has to be addressed, and (in related news) I'm having a wisdom tooth extracted in four days. I've never had surgery before, (and wouldn't if I didn't absolutely have to) so this is all new to me in an absolutely unexciting kind of way.
Anyway, if something goes fatally wrong I apologize for not completing the scribblings. If I'm not seen around here or heard from after six months (it was nice meeting you) you're welcome to complete the incomplete scribblings, or petition to have them permanently removed from the internet, whatever.
And that's the good news in my life right now. Signifcant Person is becoming more disabled (result of a military service-related injury), and I'm transitioning more into the role of caregiver, which is stirring up feelings/meories of caring for my Dad. That's a loss that I feel daily, but now it's like-- worse. I'm not happy at all right now.
Significant Person is young- only a couple of years older than I. So, it's an adjustment. But that's what we do. No matter how much it sucks.
Thanks for caring really, and asking. I'm okay. I hope you are too.
Reviewer: Contessa Signed [Report This]
Date: 31/08/23 08:37 pm
What can I say?
Wow. Even the smut is professional and eloquent. I love the quality of your work and how consistent it is, the characters are always in character, and you're a master plotter and storyteller and transition scenes with ease.
So, how are you? Really? Are you well? Is there anything I can do for you?
You're not going to stop writing are you?
Please don't ever stop writing for us.
More please?
Author's Response:
Aw, thanks for the kind words. I don't plan to stop scribbling. That said, I didn't exactly plan to begin either. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Miss Shanon Signed [Report This]Date: 22/08/23 06:00 pm
Bravo! Bravo!
They are making progress. Miss Parker is being what I'd expect under the circumstances but she is also still sleeping with Jarod, and he's taking up more of her time and life. This will take time. You're such a breath of fresh air always.
I patiently wait for more.
As always.
Until next time.
Ciao!
Reviewer: Michael Signed [Report This]Date: 20/08/23 12:42 am
Oh I love that you include all of the emotions that the tv series has so it is more like there was a pause and then this instead of a stop.. it's like the show never ended. I need more!
Reviewer: Lacy Signed [Report This]Date: 17/08/23 04:01 am
They haz the sex omg. love it! need more!
so if there was one thing you could ask Michael t Weiss what would it be?
And have you ever noticed their exchange in wake up episode when they are at the bar...and just before she says "have a drink with me" they share this weird look with each other and he just looks so odd that I'm still trying to figure out what that meant? He looks so different during that shot....do you know what I mean? any insights?
please keep writing. i love your writing
Author's Response:
I should have a clever and profound question prepared in advance for him, and well-rehearsed-- like a normal person. But I don't. Because I'm not normal.
Or clever.
(she types while falling on her face trying to answer just one question)
Yes, like a vampire, I must be invited.
On to your next question. I recall the scene to which you're referring, and, yeah, I'm not sure what was going on there either.
Jarod processes events, words, expressions, (and his own thoughts), etc. as they transpire, I'm assuming, at a genius pace, which means I'm entirely unequipped to correctly answer (not being a genius sucks).
I think that maybe Jarod was possibly trying to ascertain Parker's level of intoxication, and maybe atonished/disappointed/worried that he was three inches from her and still alive, and maybe it was a little weird for him because he's in love with her while she's mourning Tommy-the-man-she-loves, and maybe (if he knew then what we all later learned about his meddling/manipulation/torch lighting side quest) he was feeling guilty for putting his best pal Tommy's head in the path of a bullet, and causing Parker all of that pain- and guilty, too, for still being in love with her.
(Didn't Jarod also react to Parker crying--after she tried so hard to hold it all in--on the first anniversary of Tommy's death? It seemed to me that he sorta mirrored her actions, only he drew a breath and actually succeeded in keeping it together- and then vanished like a bastard.)
(No one digresses like I.)
The major take-away from that is: Friends don't hook friends up with friend/employees of homicidal corporations (particularly if it's a friend/employee that you're in love with).
And then Parker was all, "yo, bestie, let's get blitzed together," and Jarod immediately stopped being-- puzzled/worried/atonished, and waved off the drink and went full tough-love, Daddy's-home-so-you-better-act-sober-young-lady on Parker.
Parker, of course, didn't give a fuck at all haha, and kept being her awesome drunk self--- for another minute or so, until Jarod completely killed her buzz.
Seriously, I do like Jarod---when he's no where near Parker.
Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: The Miss Parker Signed [Report This]
Date: 12/08/23 05:37 am
supreme Queen Stevie nicks in da house!!! I love this story! poor Parker tho.
Reviewer: The Miss Parker Signed [Report This]Date: 12/08/23 05:31 am
I'm actually glad Miss Parker had an abortion. I used to be antichoice/ govt. control but I was brainwashed in a cult ...religion... if that makes sense..but now I know better.
Reviewer: The Miss Parker Signed [Report This]Date: 12/08/23 05:29 am
Oh oooh can I just say that Stella is probably my favorite original character of all time and fandoms? Like I love Olivia and Goth girl from Nemesis and love Brandt from darkness falling and Kirkland from a heroes heart but Stella rules!
Reviewer: The Miss Parker Signed [Report This]Date: 12/08/23 05:25 am
You're in top form as always mate!
Reviewer: Con-O Signed [Report This]Date: 10/08/23 08:38 pm
It's so nice to see them making process, and having πβΊοΈ sex sex sex.
I hope Parker will finally talk to Jarod. Almost feel sorry for the guy.
This is how relationships go sometimes but she seems willing to make the effort.
Brilliant characterisations as always and strong plotting and storytelling and you know I love your novellas.
more please?.
Reviewer: needlepoint Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/23 08:22 pm
omg. fuckdial!
omg Jarod said the exact words Thomas said.
Jarod said these words after presumably being killed.
Thomas said the words before he was killed.
omg!
amazing as always!
Reviewer: Melinda Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/23 01:42 am
omg. fuckdial!
omg Jarod said the exact words Thomas said.
Jarod said these words after presumably being killed.
Thomas said the words before he was killed.
omg!
amazing as always!
Reviewer: Melinda Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/23 01:41 am
Top notch mate! You've flawlessly and effortlessly brought them into the modern world. You gave us a spot of humor where it was necessary. Terrific!
Reviewer: Jeremy Signed [Report This]Date: 04/08/23 09:22 pm
Oomphf! Powerful. As soon as I heard Jarod say itbI knew and didn't even have to see Parker's face to know she'd be shook. and thinking of Thomas and that pain. Yes, I see and hear them when I read you.
Fuck dial. nearly spilled my tea.
You're a genius.
Reviewer: Kat Signed [Report This]Date: 04/08/23 06:38 pm
Yay I love them together especially when you write them. more!
Reviewer: Miss Parkere Signed [Report This]Date: 03/08/23 11:29 pm
Wow, my goodness you've been busy contributing to this series & fandom and I'm so grateful.
"Fuck dial" lol that's our Miss Parker that we know and dearly love.
Jarod's absent blank faced reaction to Miss Parker's words is the Jarod we know and dearly love.
So exquiste and succinct.
Thank you.
Reviewer: valerie_ Signed [Report This]Date: 03/08/23 10:52 pm
Oh, wow, I'm so stoked for more already. You write and write and I gobble it up instantly. I love that we don't find out that Jarod's watching Parker get dressed the whole time at first. Then he speaks. I was so dead. Squeed aloud. You're a master author. Thank you a billion Mirage.
Reviewer: Xena Signed [Report This]Date: 03/08/23 12:17 am
More more more!
I'm an addict. Give me more.
Reviewer: lisa Signed [Report This]Date: 02/08/23 11:10 pm
Ohhhh so they are having sex regularly now. Owwwih mi gerd. I'm so in love with this story, and your ability to bring the characters to life. It's just like watching them and there can be only one Jarod and one Miss Parker and that's Michael T. Weiss and Andrea Parker. Keep going please. Someone needs to have regular sex if they are fictional characters. I'm envious. Seriously though you write them beautifully just like I remember them and you keep me excited for this series! There is hope that the actors will bring us the ending we want as long as the series never dies. Keep keeping it alive. I beg you.
Reviewer: Jami Signed [Report This]Date: 02/08/23 10:24 pm
Firstly, thank you for responding to my emails. I know you must be busy and I hope you are busy writing.
I think Parker would react this way. Jarod being sorry he hurt her isn't going to instantly take away her pain. Sorry isn't the cure all people seem to think it is.
We see her struggling because she knows he sorry and that puts the onus on her to accept the apology and forgive and move on and you're probably cringing because I know, and I know that YOU know that it doesn't work that way. It's going to take time.
Jarod's struggling too I see and he's right that she is hiding from him. They both understand what is happening and both are still willing to cling to each for support. I really enjoyed this chapter and all of the previous ones. It's a solid story and you write it wonderfully. Please continue.
Reviewer: Kyle McLane Signed [Report This]Date: 02/08/23 03:00 am