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Bluegag
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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Re: Ooo! Ooo! Ooo!--
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Originally posted by Mister Mistoffelees:
(raising my hand and doing my best Ronald Horshack impersonation)--
I know this! I know this! A locker! Am I right? Huh? Huh? Huh?...
Mr. M. I just can't get anything past you! _________________ "I love blue bandanna gags!"
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Bluegag
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 302
Location: Wisconsin |
The conclusion of . . .
Another Halloween Story is posted. I want to thank all of you for yyour patience and hpe that you enjoy the ending. _________________ "I love blue bandanna gags!"
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Mister Mistoffelees
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Joined: 12 Apr 2005
Posts: 1442
Location: The land of Snowden... |
Now this...
...I didn't expect! Calvin as a human again? And with Mandy? Very nice twist, Dave! And who knows what they'll find if they dig up Yankee Stadium?... _________________ Welcome to Snowden! Enter at your own risk...
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Bluegag
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 302
Location: Wisconsin |
Ashley and Mr. M
I just didn't have the heart, after all of the good things Calvin did for Mandy, to leave him as a ghoulish figure. That doesn't mean, that if he wanted to, Tabitha could turn him back if he misbehaved.
Ashley, I am not sure at this point if there is going to be another story any time soon. I just haven't been inspired with any cleaver plots involving either of the series. I will however continue to enjoy your stories, and of cours, the same goes for you my prolific Mr. M. _________________ "I love blue bandanna gags!"
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Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:34 pm |
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Bluegag
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 302
Location: Wisconsin |
quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus Kai:
What a sweet ending, Bluegag! Calvin as a human again was such a charming way to finish your latest, and with Mandy of all people! Truly brought a smile to my face.
And I agree with Ashley, convincing Jackson to turn himself in was done brilliantly. Well done!
Oh, what does it take/involve/cost to join the Bluegag Society? Do I get perks? A Stacey plushie doll? A cool hat?
(I'll also have that Stacey reflection bit up soon, I've been ridiculously busy and it takes awhile to rattle the mind enough. Plus I want to go back and re-read a bit of it, to get my bearings again - so yeah, I'm sorry!)
Thanks again for the wonderful comments. Unfortunately, there aren't any perks except that this is such an exclusive society, some of its members don't even know it. Ha!
Take your time with the Stacy comments. I am not going anywhere, just awaiting another revelation, inspiration, something, that will spark another adventure. I also need to gain some time to read your stories, so I can do the same for you. And I don't mind if you call me Dave. It's OK. _________________ "I love blue bandanna gags!"
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Orpheus Kai
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Joined: 30 Oct 2008
Posts: 650
Location: Where I can see you... |
You got it, Dave. Since I'll have time tomorrow, I'll do it then. I'm just a very busy/lazy person
Edit: Okay, I've got a few hours to myself, so I looked over the cases again. Stacy's exploits are fresh in my mind, so here we go.
I love the dynamic relationship between Stacy and her mom, first off. The idea of a retired girl detective dealing with her daughter's budding sleuthing career is a really clever one, and I'm kicking myself in the shin that I didn't think of it first! It's that loving/clashing relationship between them that really adds charm to your works, and they really sell the stories. Plus, Stacy's such a likable character - she's got a knack for girl-detectivin', yet she's also wary of how her mom might feel towards it, knowing full well that it makes her worry. Really nice touches!
As for your stories, I love how you mix third-person narratives with first-person. Not only are we allowed glimpses into Stacy's head and thoughts, but you're also able to craft "Meanwhile..." situations that give us much more depth into the overall picture, showing us what Stacy's friends are doing, what the villains are doing, etc. It makes for a much more engrossing narrative overall, and it gives you a lot more room to play with what's going on. That's always fun
Your stories also keep me guessing! There are points where I stop reading to try and figure out your clues, or what's going to happen next. Specifically, The Waitress. Excellent clue-dropping keeps your reader guessing, and that's always yummy.
Phew. Hope that was okay!  _________________ ------------
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Chloe: All my work is fiction. Any names or places that relate to things in real life are fiction and liable of coincide-mpph!!
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Bluegag
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 302
Location: Wisconsin |
quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus Kai:
You got it, Dave. Since I'll have time tomorrow, I'll do it then. I'm just a very busy/lazy person
Edit: Okay, I've got a few hours to myself, so I looked over the cases again. Stacy's exploits are fresh in my mind, so here we go.
I love the dynamic relationship between Stacy and her mom, first off. The idea of a retired girl detective dealing with her daughter's budding sleuthing career is a really clever one, and I'm kicking myself in the shin that I didn't think of it first! It's that loving/clashing relationship between them that really adds charm to your works, and they really sell the stories. Plus, Stacy's such a likable character - she's got a knack for girl-detectivin', yet she's also wary of how her mom might feel towards it, knowing full well that it makes her worry. Really nice touches!
As for your stories, I love how you mix third-person narratives with first-person. Not only are we allowed glimpses into Stacy's head and thoughts, but you're also able to craft "Meanwhile..." situations that give us much more depth into the overall picture, showing us what Stacy's friends are doing, what the villains are doing, etc. It makes for a much more engrossing narrative overall, and it gives you a lot more room to play with what's going on. That's always fun
Your stories also keep me guessing! There are points where I stop reading to try and figure out your clues, or what's going to happen next. Specifically, The Waitress. Excellent clue-dropping keeps your reader guessing, and that's always yummy.
Phew. Hope that was okay!
That's more than OK. I thank you so very much for the constructive comments. It may surprize you to know that I did the least about the planning for The Waitress, yet that seems to be my most popular story. I'm glad that my mother/daughter relationship seems real to you. I struggled with the idea if that was an important element to the character development. I am also worried that I give away too much with some of the clues, but I am glad to hear that you like to puzzle them out and that they may not be too obvious. It was hard to plan realistic twists for some of these tales. I am also happy that you find them interesting. Thank you! _________________ "I love blue bandanna gags!"
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detwriter
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Joined: 12 Apr 2005
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A Halloween Story
I enjoyed this story... the time travel and learning from the past is fresh and innovative for this site... keep up the good works! _________________ Happy Snooping!
From Deanna and Tracey
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