\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
Printed from https://shop.writing.com/main/profile/reviews/conradmoriart
Review Requests: ON
9 Public Reviews Given
9 Total Reviews Given
Public Reviews
1
1
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
This reminded me of "Father & Son," by Cat Stevens. Tender, affectionate. Nice!
2
2
for entry "Take A Chance On MeOpen in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
Megan, I had to blast this song as I read your work. I think the sea imagery is perfect...you could even indulge in the romance of that. The sun, the crystal blue waves...it's gorgeous. This was charming.
3
3
Review of THE TWO GEESE  Open in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
This is cute! An endearing message with a cheerful ending. In particular the sentence capturing the birth of the chick is poetic and fun to follow. The writing feels a little wordy at times, perhaps you could edit out choices that do not add imagery or necessary reference. This feels like an oldie and a goodie! Like it's existed for some time. Great job capturing the feel and style of these types of stories.
4
4
Review of The Wait  Open in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi brethren! From the immediate gnawing of the nails, I was swept up by the tension of pre-birth anticipation. Perhaps there is room for humor here. You could exaggerate one description and this might create an incredible tension between joy and fear. Thanks for sharing.
5
5
Review of Rock People  Open in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
I love this premise. Rock People. What a dull existence. And yet. It's an opportunity to perceive so much terrestrial transformation. I'd love to hear rich descriptions of environmental change. Or social. You do a fantastic job creating an ample image of Kandy which I appreciated. You could have fun with the narrative form. What is this is a religious record of the rock people's voices?

The only push I could offer relates to tense usage: you switch between past and present which can totally work, just refine it. And you use the passive voice maybe twice which I found hard to follow.

The concept is cool! You could run in so many different directions with this, and it seems as though you have a lot of the mythology already constructed.
6
6
Review of A Letter to God  Open in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Wow, this is pretty thought-provoking! The Creator's embrace in the form of a kiss. This raises so many associations: romance, paternal protection, Judas' betrayal...I love it. I feel like this could make for a rich story.
7
7
Review of The Red Leaf  Open in new Window.
Review by Conrad Moriarty Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi! Something this does very effectively is generate a sense of motion and the passing of time: "swept in its sense...away," "gentles..rests...sway...roams in display" - there's an almost contrary nature to it, as if the leave is resisting this transition. I feel a wistful tribute to a noble figure, perhaps the author. What have they experienced? Who is writing to them?
7 Reviews · *Magnify*
Page of 1 · 25 per page   < >
Printed from https://shop.writing.com/main/profile/reviews/conradmoriart