Author: I write a little bit of everything really. Some angst, some comedy, some neither. Basically what I'm in the mood for. I haven't written all that much lately, but I do have a couple of stories planned...
Beta: I also do a bit of beta work and find it thoroughly enjoyable. So if you need a beta, just give me a poke and I'll see what I can do. (Strong points: characterization, plotting, rewording etc. Weaker points: grammar and other rule bound things. )
Reviewer: I try to review everything I read, because I really do believe communication is what makes this fandom not just shrivel up and die. Feedback is especially important in a fandom as small as ours. Not only is it important to encourage the authors, and one review really makes a lot of difference. As an extra boost for all you budding reviewers here, since it is such a small fandom you have a real chance of influencing the future plot of the story by making suggestions of what you'd like see happen (or if it's an already completed story: The writer's next story).
But it is a two way street. Like a reader has a responsibility to write a review, the author has a responsibility to reply.) If you don't, how is the reviewer supposed to know someone appreciate it, or even read it?
Reader: I will read (and enjoy) pretty much everything. From angst to comedy to all that is in between. I don't care who (or what, this is the Pretender after all...) you ship, if you're a fan of happy endings or not. If it's Pretender, I would probably love to read it, if I haven't already.
And no, I'm never brief .
Pretender
I love the exhange between Kamu and Cox, very interesting to hear two Triumvirate operatives talk so freely.
Will be looking forward to hearing more from Kainda's POV.
But for now, enjoy your holiday. You've certainly earned it!
Yaaay, new chapter! And good chapter too.
If my braincells wasn't so fried from this cold I would say more.
But yaaay ^^ *cough*
awww, look at the cute little Coxy, all paternal. And strangely enough, I don't find it odd at all. Which should speak volumes considering Cox is usually off the charts on my creep-factor...thing. (it sounded good in my head)
And Kinda, very natural for her to feel/act like that. Especially at her age and in the position she's in. Suddenly everything changed, and most of it not for the better.
Was nice to get a little glimps of their relationship and where it all started, as well as more insight into Kainda.
So yay for new chappie!
Ooooh, intrigue!
I finally get some time to read and I find not one, but two marvelous new chapters. You've been a busy bee, I like it *grin*
As the twincest wussy I am, I skipped the indented part. But don't let that fool you, you are making some progress converting me. I managed to read the whole bathtub scene without many "ew, siblings". That's something. An impressive something I might add.
Can't help but wonders what plans Raines have in store for our favorite little psychopath... Guess all I really can do is wait for the next chapter, huh?
Well, I'll be waiting...*twiddles thumbs*....So, you gonna post soon or..?
Just kidding. Well, kind of...
Author's Response: Busy.... it just sneaking them online when you weren't looking to surprise you... either way's good! *grins*
*sighs* I s'pose I can't make a conversion over-night, and you did do well to read the bath-scene without rebelling. I think you could have read through half of the indented part before you needed to bail. I will give you another crack at the twinnie factor later and see how you do *winks*
If I told you what Raines is planning, it wouldn't be a surprise now would it? You might have to wait for a couple of chapters before all is revealed... my plan keeps changing and the order of things to do is shuffled. But I will get to it *grins*
You will get more when I finalize where some chapters need to be slotted in. I won't post before that is settled.
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW, SARAH!!
Miss Thunderchild writing Jarod? My my, miracles do happen.
I must say I enjoyed that little nibbit of labrat, I've been wondering what his reaction might be if he found out what was going on.
As always, great chapter
Ooooh power struggles, got to love it! *grin*
And I always liked Mutumbo, and was a bit miffed when they killed him off so yay you for bringing him in.
But since it's been a few weeks since I've been able to read HD, I was just wondering something;
Even now, we have the same problem with Project Gemini. Emotional isolation isolates the Project from us as well.
Is this story set pre Donoterase part 2, or have they recaptured Gemini and I just didn't notice? (Or option 3; I'm having another duh-moment? Speaking of which I believe they are coming much more frequent after that little eye-poking incident earlier this year...*shrugs*)
Aaanyway, GREAT chapter! *moves right along to the next two*
Hissyfit Jarod! Got to love it!
So you kept you promisse of more Jarod, verrry good *grin*. He's gonna do something stupid, isn't he? I can't wait!
So...you gonna start telling us more of where/what Kainda came from soon? Pretty please with a Lyle on top!
Well I better finish this off so I can move on to the next glorius chapter
Aww, 'daddy' Cox, ain't he cute?
But the letter sounds very intriguing...will be looking forward to see where you take this. And how does Mr Raines evil plans with Lyle fit into the mix?
Guess I'll just have to wait...because I just noticed there are no more chapters *sniffles* Oh well, at least I've caught up...I s'pose that's a good thing.
All good things come in threes (chapters)? Yup, I do believe they do *nods sharply*
tsk tsk, Lyle's been a naughty boy. And I think Parker just proved that love (or making out if you will) truly does concur all. Particular psycho boyfriends.
Great chapter! I want more! So off you go writing *steals one of RaChell's bags of Writer-chocolate and tosses it in your general direction * Ups...*whistles innocently* I'll pay for that, I promise.
Oh, that's right, fanfic site umm... Disclaimer: Dear copyright owners. When I say "pay for" I am in no way referring to your characters (which you don't use), fictional locations (which you don't use), or anything associated with The Pretender (which you don't use). So please don't sue.
Hm... I think we need to get a new discusion started at the forum, I'm feeling rant-y.
Ok, back on topic now. YAAAY NEW CHAPTER!
Author's Response:
*snickers* Another Sweeper bites the dust. And yes, he is being a rather naughty boy... he just needs to be shot full of sedatives to quiet him down, but who doesn't need a good drugging every now and then? *innocent smile* But he is so much fun to play with when he's like this, which is probably why I am enjoying this so much!
You want more, you and RaChell, and you both shall get more. Give me a little while to get back into the swing of things (and hope that I don't have anymore goddamn electrical storms) and I can quiet my musing down, which is presently behaving like a blood-thirsty Lyle right now due to the lack of attention.
Thanks for another review, Sarah!!!
Reviewer: Manoline Signed Oooh yaaay new chapters!!! Oh boy, the plot thickens.
Evil, evil Raines *smacks*, no more drugging people's air, you hear?! (Good idea by the way)
Can't wait to see what Jarod will do, and Miss Parker... and Cox. And know more about Kainda, and what the troubles that are brewing in the big T...hm, I think we need a chapter with heavy Africa-parts *nods sharply*
But yaaaay on new chapters, and yay on me finally getting the time to catch up. I love that about this story, whenever I have the time and energy to read fanfic, there HD is with it's shiny long-ness and new-'n-exciting-chapters-ness. Hopefully that made sense. Again, sooo glad I caught up with this wonderfully awful story.
Can't wait for more!
Yaaaay new chapter! Intriguing as always
But I have to say, if my boss was trying to make my boyfriend into a killing machine, I think I would consider a change in career. Or perhaps a vacation. I hear Fiji is nice this time of year.
But yay new chapter. Can't wait to read more of Sydney and Kainda. And Angelo's reaction to all of this. Hm, guess we both just have to wait for muse to cooperate
YAY! Reliable as always for a review, Sarah. Thanks!
Lyle is already a killing machine, Raines is just taking him in for a service *winks*
There are plenty more goodies in the pipeline, questions answered and more fun Centre-happenings, but it is all at the mercy of my musing who has been rather temperamental lately. I am hoping now he is in a more cooperative mood.
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
New chapter yay-ness!
Think you're making some progress on the me and twinsest thing...well sort of, I read the whole thing this time, no chickening out and skipping parts. Like the way you write it at least.
*waits patiently for next chapter*
My my my, quite a bit of excitement we've got here. I have to say I am intrigued about this Karina girl, exgirlfriend of Bobby's perhaps? Hmmmm... Either way, got to love those mysteries from the past, especially those who are eventually revealed *hints gently, no sharp objects involved I sware*
*then moves on to new chap, the perks of coming in late*
*snickers* The perks of coming late: having more than one chapter to read. Karina is very intriguing but it obvious she is up to no good (is there anyone from Lyle's past who would be cause anything but trouble?)
All shall be revealed in time (when I manage to convince my musing to get its act together) so you don't need to revert back to poking with sharp objects. A softer approach is all that's needed.
Thanks for the review Sarah, it is appreciated!
Reviewer: Manoline SignedI have to say, Karina is beginning to remind me an aweful lot of Brigitte. But then again, she (Brigitte I mean) did arrive at the same time as Lyle, so if she was Tri to...hmm
Can''t wait to see what exacty she's got cooking for our little gang here. And what's going to happen with Kainda... Do I perhaps feel a plot climax coming on..?
Mnn, interesting that you can draw likenesses from Brigitte and Karina. Perhaps it was a subconscious act on my part, but I didn't base Karina on anyone. *scratches head in thought*
*chuckles* Everyone from the Triumvirate sounds the same?
Karina is up to NO good, and this I can promise you :) As for Kainda, perhaps there might be a climax coming soon... not sure when though, there are still some points that need to be ironed out.
Thanks again for another review Sarah!!!
Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Oh Tinanaz, I'm liking this so far. But then again, I've always been very interested in trying to figure out the untold details involving the whole Damon/escape-thing.
I think I have a pretty good idea what the new SIM contains, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see for next chapter (which I'm hoping is soon).
Reviewer: Manoline Signed Oooh! I am so loving this story Tinanaz!
Jarod scaring techs, he really is a pretender isn't he. Well I love it.
And three whole chapters since last time I read it, you've been busy, I like it.
Reviewer: Manoline Signed
This just keeps getting better and better. I love the way you describe Jarod's inquisitive nature, realistic and amusing. Miss Parker and Broots' thoughts at the beginning of the hunt are also a pleasure.
I guess it just remains to see, was Sydney right all those years? Should he have helped Jarod, or will it only result in them catching him earlier? And how will Miss Parker do without Syd's, thought at times limited, guidance?
*stays put until the next update*
Reviewer: Manoline Signed It isn't easy being Jarod, is it? Oh well, at least he's eating his vegetables.
Anyway, you really do a great job showing the complexity of Jarod's mind and the hard time both he and Sydney would have with their relationship changing so drasticly in such a short time.
Reviewer: Manoline Signed *grins* I just love this story. It's really quite impressive how you manage to keep "newly gotten out"-Jarod very much in character when he's dragging a parent with him.
And got to love Broots.
*waits excitedly for the next bat-chapter*
Reviewer: Manoline SignedOh awesome ending! Love how you're sort of retracing Jarod's steps with the swimming and all, just now he's got Sydney to help him out.
So will we get a chapter where he learns how to drive?
Oh no poor poor little Jarod (and 'daddy' Sydney of course). I'm sure there'll be many sleepless nights for the Doc after that, and not only because of the "you have to stay awake when you have a concussion"-thing.
Yet another great chapter!
Yay new chapter! And a good one too. Can't wait to see what Jarod think of the hospital once he wakes up a bit (will he be intrigued by seeing all sort of things, end up performing a surgery or hate the place as much as I do?)
And poor little Syd, that daddy-slip of the tongue isn't going to go away anytime quickly...
But, yay new chapter!
Oh no! Can't have Miss Parker catching up, we need our boys (well, one boy one man) to be out in the world, discovering ...things. Yes, out in the world they must!
Well over all, very good chapter. Lots of nice little Syd-Jarod moment.
But you better write a new chapter soon, cause I don't know how much more of this tension I can take. (and no, that's not my poker coming out of retirement, just some friendly encouragement)
Oh very intriguing! Great introduction, I'm hooked from the start. I love that the characters talk like I would expect the character to, without it being clichê. And I do love flashbacks.
Hope you post the next chapter soon
Hi
Thanks for your review to my story, "The End." Much appreciated and definitely an encouragement to continue.
Reviewer: Manoline Signed Oh Jacci this is some great writing! It's even better than the first time I read it. You did a great "broken Miss Parker" and Jarod is as confused as always.
Will be much interested in seeing where you take this from now. And it better be soon or I just might have to pull out my little foam poking-stick.
Keep your pointy foam stick away, don't want you hurting yourself. Soon more will be coming, fear not. Poor Jarod, yeah, for a genius, he does suffer from chronic confusion doesn't he.
Hopefully Miss Parker won't stay broken for too long, hee hee.
![\"jacci.jpg\"](\"stories/8/images/jacci.jpg\" "\\"jacci.jpg\\"")
