Penname: Manoline [Contact]

Real name: Sarah

Member Since: 22/09/06

Membership status: Administrator

Bio:

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 .



Beta-reader: Yes
Affiliation: Pretender

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Reviews by Manoline


Summary: What would the characters think.... about our stories if they existed in a different plane?

Categories: Spoofs / Parodies
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Character Musing, Comedy
Warnings: Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 2523
Read Count: 1893
[Report This] Published: 24/06/07 Updated: 24/06/07


Title: Chapter 1: Plan B or Rescue Us!

Interesting...

Just kidding. Yay! You finally posted it!

You did great, love the little NC17 muse. And Jarod and Miss Parker's lack of parental love is also a hoot.

So, who wants to take the next chapter? *looks around excitedly*



Author's Response: Thank you!  Thank you!  Yes I decided I had better post it before Cathy sent Argyle to picket my house. (evil smile)  And thank you for all your beta work, the dreaded yellow marker and comments really made me think!  And yes, this was fun to write.  (big grin)\"MP.jpg\"

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 25/06/07
Summary:

Continuation of the Sleepyhead series.

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Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Broots, Lyle, Miss Parker, Mr Parker, Mr Raines, Original Character, Sam, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Drama
Warnings: None

Series: Sleepyhead Challenge
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 1450
Read Count: 1988
[Report This] Published: 29/06/07 Updated: 29/06/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Looking good RaChell, looking good. Especially like Lyle's little rant about viruses.

So who's gonna grab the next chapter? 



Author's Response:

Thank you!  Glad you enjoyed Lyle.  That's quite a compliment coming from my beta reader.  Now you can stop beating me with that foam pointy stick of yours.  (smiling) 

OK so who is next? \"MP.jpg\"

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 30/06/07
27 by TLM
Rated: PG starstarstarstar [Reviews - 114]
Summary:

We all just want some ANSWERS. 

"I run. You chase. What if... we didn't?"



Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, General, Romance, Suspence/Mystery
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 36857
Read Count: 68265
[Report This] Published: 26/07/07 Updated: 08/07/08


Title: Chapter 1: Day 1 : Day 28

Really great piece T.

Very fascinating consept. I'll be looking forward to seeing where you take this.

Author's Response: Aw thaaaanks. I hope you enjoy it.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/07/07
Title: Chapter 5: Day 5 : Day 32

Well I'm hooked.

Due to unfortunate incidents known as RL I haven't had as much time to read fanfic as I'd like lately, so I haven't had the chance to read the last four chapters of your story until now. It's 1am, and man was it worth it! 

I love the blend between the "before" and "after", but then again I was always a big fan of the flashbacks so it's not really that much of a wonder.

You've got some great one-liners here and there which really make this seem even more like a 'real' pretender story.

All the characters are...well, like they should be, in character yet you bring your own little something extra to the mix. 

Will definitively be looking forward to reading more



Author's Response: So glad you're enjoying it, Sarah! And glad to keep you up past bed time too of course. One liners make the world go round and as for the before/after thing, I honestly needed to entertain myself with something fresh and seems like others are liking it too.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 24/09/07
In Dreams by MP
Rated: PG starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 11]
Summary: There's no running from the demons in your mind.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 358
Read Count: 2076
[Report This] Published: 26/07/07 Updated: 26/07/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh verrry good!

So dramatic, so intense.

Really breathtaking. I love your use of symbolism. You have a very vibrant and diverse language that really adds color and suspense.

Great piece. Would love to see what you could do with a longer story, because wow, you nailed this one.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it!  I'm working on a longer one.  Wish me luck!

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/07/07
No Turning Back by slowly
Rated: NC 18 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 86]
Summary: Jarod is just starting to get his old friend back when tragedy strikes.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Broots, Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney, Zoe
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance, Smut
Warnings: Warning: Sexual Content

Series: None
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 34615
Read Count: 29549
[Report This] Published: 28/07/07 Updated: 07/05/09


Title: Chapter 1: Roses

Very nice beginning. Like the way you jump from Miss Parker's end of the conversation to Jarod's, it works remarcably well. 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 29/07/07
Retired
Flight of Memory by MP
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 95]
Summary: What if the Centre had the power to take it all away?  Jarod is captured and they try to ensure that he will never escape again.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Angelo, Broots, Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Mr Raines, Sam, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 46107
Read Count: 67735
[Report This] Published: 29/07/07 Updated: 10/12/08


Title: Chapter 1: The Alley

Oh very good. I like how it starts out very much like an episode. And you really had me thinking Jarod was in the clear when he wandered off after the hostage-situation had been resolved.

I like the fact that your Miss Parker is as ruthless as she is, reminds me of how she was in season 1. But in many ways I think it would be very natural for her to be that way after the way she dismissed Jarod in the limo in IotH.

Overall a very nice beginning, will be looking forward to reading the story as it develops.


Author's Response:

Wow, thanks so much for those kind words. I have big plans for this story, but I'm still working out some of the details and problems. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Also, thanks for offering to beta for me. I've read some of your work, and it's excellent. I'll be in touch!

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 29/07/07
Title: Chapter 7: Games and Gambits

Wow, this was unexpected. Yay you, not everyone can manage to jump into the mindset of a story after such a long hiatus.

I have to say I was pleased to see it up. I took quite a verbal lashing from Jacs after she discovered this story. Apparently I deserved severe punishment for not telling her about "this awesome story I was betaing for", so lets just say I hope to hear from you soon (don't know if I can take that one more time *has flashback pretender-style*).

Again, you really did a great job on this one. Congrats on being back in the game!



Author's Response:

Thanks!  And sorry I seem to have hit another hitch.  (Didn't really mean to wait 2 months before posting the next chap . . .)  And tell Jacci she's not allowed to be mean to my Manoline . . . she *did* know I was posting.

Anyway, new chap should be up shortly.  All accolades go to my lovely betas.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 16/07/08
Summary:

it's the second part to alone,  Jarods answer to Miss Parkers E-mail



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod
Classifications: Genres: Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 1079
Read Count: 2119
[Report This] Published: 04/08/07 Updated: 04/08/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Aw, very sweet story :)

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 07/08/07
Summary: Jarod and Miss Parker have a few hours to spare. See how they spend it.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 722
Read Count: 2008
[Report This] Published: 07/08/07 Updated: 07/08/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very sweet. And an interesting idea, Miss Parker being in on it the whole time. Still think there's more to be said on the subject though, would love it if you made this the opening of a longer fic...

Regardless, interesting idea



Author's Response: Who knows I may write more about it sometime. I just wrote this to be writing again. :) Thanks for the kind words.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 09/08/07
Twin Crosses by MP
Rated: PG starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 6]
Summary: A shared loss.

Categories: Death
Characters: Jarod, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Vignette
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 101
Read Count: 1841
[Report This] Published: 09/09/07 Updated: 09/09/07


Title: Chapter 1: Twin Crosses

This is something I can very much see Jarod doing; putting his and Sydney's brother to rest in the same place. And although Kyle would just be in spirit at this point, I still think (like you obviously) that he'd made some kind of memorial grave site for him.

Overal very nice piece. 



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review, Manoline!

My muse needs all the feedback she can get at the moment.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 10/09/07
Retired
We All Fall Down by Tinanaz
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 24]
Summary: Jarod's dream comes true, but how long will it last?

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 7783
Read Count: 14797
[Report This] Published: 27/10/07 Updated: 02/04/08


Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Yet another great chapter. Can't help but wonder what "Charlie's" reaction is gonna be to his wife's less than kind behaviour towards their long lost son.

 



Author's Response: Hmmmm, does the Major agree with his wife?  Or does he defend the son taken from him thirty some years before.  Tough decision. 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 08/12/07
Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Awwww poor little Jarod. Somebody should hug him. Someone hugs him in the next chapter, right? Cause he needs a hug. And not the "pat on the back, not back away from me you crazy little guy"-kind I mean the "bearhug, so tight it cuts of the circulation to your brain and ruins all chances of remembering what made you so sad in the first place"-hug. That's what he needs.



Author's Response: Since when does Jarod get what he needs?  Besides, he hasn't been hugged in 30+ yrs, he wouldnt know how to handle a hug. 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 19/02/08
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Oh I knew it! Jarod-powa FTW!

Well it seems 30 years without affection has him handling himself quite well without hugs...still think he deserves one though. 



Author's Response: Do you really think he is doing OK without hugs?  Hmmmm. 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 19/02/08
Retired
Summary:

Raines and Willie capture Jarod.  Horrible things follow.  You'll have to read it to find out more.



Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Jarod, Mr Raines, Other Centre Character
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 630
Read Count: 2985
[Report This] Published: 24/11/07 Updated: 24/11/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

LMAO!

Oh Tina *chocking from laughing so hard* that is the *continues to chocke* worst, and best thing I think I've read in a long time. Ranks right up there with Cold Dick.

At least now we know what kind of sick and twisted things go on inside the mind of 'Dr Billy' *continues to laugh*

 



Author's Response: Well, I had to do something to get the Mr Wiggles image out of my head.  Think this has done it.  So glad you liked it. 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 08/12/07
One Moment by Bucky LaFontaine
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 9]
Summary: Someone makes an observation regarding Jarod and Miss Parker

Categories: Character Musing, Season 3
Characters: Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Character Musing
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 1091
Read Count: 2097
[Report This] Published: 26/11/07 Updated: 26/11/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I like the idea of telling stories from the POV of some of the people Jarod meat along the way. And I must say you did it very well too. You have a creative and original language, yet easy to follow and read.

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 28/11/07
Twelve by 24
Rated: G starstarstarstar [Reviews - 4]
Summary: The Twelve Days of Christmas pretender style.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 590
Read Count: 1127
[Report This] Published: 28/11/07 Updated: 28/11/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What a great idea! Like the result too.

And I can just see Jarod doing it too. Though she'd have a looot of guns by the end of january, so hopefully the clues were vague.

 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 05/12/07
Balance by MP
Rated: PG starstarstarstar [Reviews - 6]
Summary: Written for the "Guess Who, Guess What Challenge."

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Telling Would Spoil
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 359
Read Count: 2483
[Report This] Published: 06/12/07 Updated: 06/12/07


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Awsome oneshot. Especially love the last sentence.

Would be very interesting to see you turn this into a longer piece, especially after you revealed the "who/what"-part.

 

Reviewer: Manoline Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 08/12/07
Retired
The Human Condition by nightowl
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 88]
Summary: Donoterase never happened the way you thought it did.

Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 79244
Read Count: 128730
[Report This] Published: 18/12/07 Updated: 25/11/08


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very interesting twist to Donoterase, will be interesting to see where you take this *waits for next chapter to magically appear :P *

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 21/12/07
Remembrance by Vicky
Rated: G starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 4]
Summary: It isn't any other day...

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 736
Read Count: 2036
[Report This] Published: 19/12/07 Updated: 19/12/07


Title: Chapter 1: 1/1

Cute story. I especially like Parker's reaction at the end, trying to convince herself of it being unsignificant. Which it may be and may not be...  But I guess that's all up to the reader.

Oh and welcome to Missing Pieces! Hope muse is kind to you and gives you lots and lots of ideas for new stories 



Author's Response:

Thanks for your review!

Muse gives me idea, but I have no time to write them...

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 21/12/07
Lies by Vicky
Rated: PG starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Everyone has lied to her at least once...

Categories: Character Musing
Characters: Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 901
Read Count: 1746
[Report This] Published: 19/12/07 Updated: 19/12/07


Title: Chapter 1: 1/1

Lies are just a part of life at the Centre, they need to be. But that doesn't mean it doesn't affect you. So nice to see someone pointing it out in a story. And I think you portay Miss Parker's POV very well. *steals one of RaChell's chocolates and throws it at your feet*

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 21/12/07
Summary: Like the title says, it's a run on the beach.  What do you expect me to say?  That Miss Parker surprises him at gun point, he disarms her and they make passionate love while rolling around in the sand? 

Categories: Character Musing
Characters: Jarod
Classifications: Genres: Vignette
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 392
Read Count: 2658
[Report This] Published: 14/09/08 Updated: 14/09/08


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A very sweet moment, and so very Jarod. In the end I think you made just the right amount of changes, very nice piece.

 



Author's Response:

Oh Good!  (wipes sweat from brow)  It's always nice to get a passing grade from my beta readers. Now I can stop biting my nails.  Honestly, I was worried I'd get a e-mail saying  I should do a complete re-write! 

Thanks as always for the constructive criticism!  RaChell

Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Date: 14/09/08