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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: These cNotes are beautiful, and they're perfect for sending a 'thank you' or friendship message.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Sherri, I just sent one to you! LOL So you already know that I think your cNotes are really special.

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't see any errors -- this was set up in a perfect way.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I like the thank you cNotes, but the friendship ones are great too. This is really 'one stop shopping' because there is something for everyone. There are 'thinking of you' cNotes and 'have a nice day', too. I like the promotion cNotes because they're are always nice to send. The 'feel better' cNote is especially nice too. It's no wonder your shop already has an awardicon on it! *Smile*

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by Maryann- summer travel



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Review of Just  
Rated: E | (4.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is an emotional poem, written with lots of feeling.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: I really love the title of your poem. It's simple, fresh, and unique. The poem itself also has an exquisite simplicity about it, which makes it smooth to read.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I think I like this part the best: "Who’s so good at just being/ Not bothering, not bothered" It almost sounds like a tender song, though I can feel the strong emotion, too. I also liked how you began your poem: "Tumbling stumbling rumbling" Those words strike interest right from the beginning. *Smile*

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: I would change "din't" in your brief description to didn't.

Also, this part seems to be missing something: "So they talk instead/ Because they don’t me"

You wrote a great poem, and I enjoyed reading it. I hope that you keep writing more. *Smile*

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Review of Oneric: A Pantoum  
Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a very nicely done poem in a unique style.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Hi there! I haven't been by your port in a while, so I thought I'd stop by now during my site raid event. I've seen these poems before, but I wasn't really sure what they were called. I like the way it all fits together so well...like a puzzle! It makes it even that much more fun to read.

*Check2*ERRORS: Well done. I didn't find any errors in your poem.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I am amazed at how well it all fits together, with the second line of each, starting the first line of the next. I also like how it ended the way it began. I think I like this stanza the best: "A rose by any other name,/ still has blood letting thorns./ Natural beauty has never been tamed./ Alike to the Minotaurs of scorn" The flow is flawless, and the beauty of your poem is mystical. Really nice work! *Delight*

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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION:This is a great poll about heroes and villains.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: This is really a fantastic poll, Ramses. It's actually one of the best that I've seen in a while. I can see that you put some effort into making it. I had lots of fun taking it and reading the results. *Delight*

*Check2*ERRORS: Great job in putting this together. I didn't find any errors.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I like how your poll has lots of choices, seven to be exact. With all of those choices, there can surely be something for everyone. I picked "I like the heroes best, but villains can be fun." Of course I usually like the good guys, but in all fairness, I think there are several bad guys that people think are lots of fun. Harry Potter's Snape, for example, has to be everyone's favorite bad guy. Silver Surfer sort of started out as a bad guy, but then he turned good.

You really did do a great job with this poll. I like the introduction, and the well thought out variety. Nice work! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Each month Maryann- summer travel and katherine76 will highlight members and items in a variety of categories and place those items on a page that is in each of our ports (double the exposure). The owner of each chosen item will receive a plug in the two *Balloon2*"Check It Out"*Balloon3* pages for that month and will receive 500 gps.

Your item, "Kiya's Garden of Treasures" , has been chosen in the category of 'webpage' for the month of February. During this month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


What a really terrific idea for a web page! I am amazed at all of the creative talent on WDC -- and I'm not talking about the gifted sigs. The idea for this webpage took imagination, which knowing you, flowed out of your mind effortlessly! *Bigsmile*

We all get sigs as gifts, but not all of us put them on display. It was really so thoughtful of you to put them in a cherished display like this.

I enjoyed looking through them. ...Especially since I knew most of the members attached to them. *Delight*

~~Maryann
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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Your item, "Roaming Through Rivendell" , has been chosen in the category of 'madlib' for the month of February. During this month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


Wow! That was lots of fun. *Delight*
First I'd like to point out that your instructions were easier to follow than most madlibs. I feel that this is because you gave examples of what you were looking for.

All in all, the story didn't turn out half bad! I guess you wrote it in a way that helped the thrown in words to make sense. I have read funnier madlibs, but yours turned out to be an enjoyable story.

Someone once told me that the owners of the madlib items never get to see how the visitor's stories turn out, so I always try to remember to copy and paste mine so that the owner can actually see it.

So, here it is:



You fell asleep one night, and as slumber gently fell upon you, you couldn't help but dream about Johnny Depp. When you woke up, you felt a blanket of moss underneath you and the sunlight dancing across your nose. You didn't know where you were, and the first place that came to your mind was the mi casa. But this place, it couldn't be the mi casa, because there were elves, men, dwarves, hobbits, and wizards shuffling to and fro around you.
You quickly got up and looked around to see if anyone noticed you. You began to walk forward and ran into a car. Great! you thought, could this day get any worse? Just then you notice a man looking at you and you begin to feel happy. He shoots a weird look towards your direction, and you decide to go elsewhere.
You walk into an open room, where there are many different people, art structures, and a breaktaking view of a waterfall. Seeing the beauty of this place makes you a little homesick and you begin to think of mountain from your home.
You see a hobbit as he walks up to you and smiles. He welcomes you to Rivendell and says that a special council is to be held here. He then introduces himself to you as bashful.
The two of you sit down and begin to talk. He suddenly gets up and walks before you. After he does that, he begins to sing " Because You Loved Me." Then he holds out a ring and begins to slip it on your arm.
Everybody around you looks at the two of you and the ring in horror. A group of elves pull the hobbit away from you and puts the ring safely away. One of the elves apologizes and asks to talk to you in the corner.
He introduces himself to you as Comet. He explains about the ring and you become concerned. As you listen you wear a funny expression on your face. You explain to him that you are lost and that you are not meant to be here. He says he will kindly show you how to leave. You thank him as the two of you begin to walk towards an exit.
Just as you are about to leave, Comet takes you in his arms and whispers in your ear, "I'll be back." You look at him with a tired expression as he lets you go and waves good-bye. As you walk away he shouts, "Stop right there! Click your heels three times and think of your home!" You think he is windy, but you do it anyway, and when you are done clicking your heels and thinking of your home, you open your eyes and you are back in mi casa!
You are so happy to be home, but now you're not sure if you wanna go back to that pretty place again!

I hope you enjoyed how your madlib turned out as much as I did! *Smile*

~~Maryann
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a very humorous madlib.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: I thought that this was one of the best writing.com madlibs that I've done so far. ...I've only done a few, but yours works out to be a long story, rather than like some of the shorter ones that I have done.


*Star*FAVORITE PART: This madlib actually turns out to be a very funny story. I like the way you set it up as well, because your detailed instructions for picks guide the story so that it makes more sense. Of course some of it doesn't make sense...like the way mine turned out with a guy sticking a car into his head while in the house...but most of it worked out really well.

Here is one small section of how mine came out: They all left before the ball dropped, and I really can’t blame them. All except uncle Gilbert. He was so impressed with the officer / stripper’s performance, that they sat at my kitchen table, smoking tar and talking about tricks of the “trade.” by then, I was ready for a glass of coffee-apples-water punch!

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Review of MY GRANDCHILDREN  
Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: These are photos of such sweet looking boys.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Sherri, I was going through Winnie's 'tally' sheet to get ideas of things to review, and I came across this from a past review raid. I'm so glad that I did. I didn't even know that you had grandsons, and yours are so very cute! Oh my gosh! They could both be child models. I bet people stop all the time where ever they go to comment on how cute they are!

My son just got married this past summer. He is the first of my kids to get married. I know that someday they will have kids and I'll be going through this too. It gives me one more thing to hope for someday. The thought of being called grandma will probably take some getting used to for me, especially since I had my son so young. I hope they don't make me a grandma while I'm still in my 40s. LOL *Bigsmile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I like the way that this is set up -- if, for example, I click on Landon's photo, I can see a bigger picture of him. ...I like that big 'one' in the picture! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a funny madlib for the Christmas spirit. *Smile*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: LOL That was funny and fun to do. I am usually bad at doing mad libs, but I'm trying to get the hang of them. This one didn't turn out too bad, but I guess I should get more creative with my picks. Still, it was fun to do one like this in December. *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: You asked to send you a copy of how it turns out, so here it is:

This Christmas holiday, I plan to cook a giant car for our Christmas dinner. We will invite ten people over to enjoy the dinner. My two year old cousin will be given a dog for her present. There will be a six foot Christmas tree this year! I'll put five presents under the tree. Me and my family hope this will be a pretty Christmas this year! Usually, everyone is tired after all of that excitement. Many times, there's cats lying all over the floor because people were partying so hard! Plus, the kids got some candy, so they're a little energetic the next day. They threw seven skates all over the living room last year because they got so energetic they couldn't control themselves! Can you believe it???

After the party, we all say, "Have a bright Christmas next year, too!"

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: I liked that you asked to see how it turns out. This way, you can make changes and improvements as needed. I hope that you keep making these because they are fun to do. *Smile*

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Review of All About Me  
Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: You wrote a very interesting and fun to read biography. *Smile*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Hi Caren! I haven't been by your port in a while, so I thought I'd stop by this weekend to give one of your items some stars. Gee, your a busy girl! You are like both of my daughter's together in one! My oldest daughter is absolutely obsessed with shoes! My youngest daughter would have been so jealous to hear that you belong to the Queen's Choir. Her dream throughout grammar and middle school was to be in the high school's best choir, and she would have been...if we didn't move. When we moved, I put her into a nearby private school. It was so small that it didn't have any choir!

*Check2*ERRORS: No errors. You're a very bright girl who never seems to have any errors in your work -- your teacher's must love you. *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I love all of the TV shows that you watch -- especially, as you know, the Star Trek shows. You also named lots of fun movies. Of course you know about my Star Trek forum, but I didn't know that you like movies...You might enjoy posting on my movie forum too, "Movie Talk" . I know you on Writing.Com for over a year, yet I never knew that you liked movies so much. I'm glad that I stopped by to read this. *Smile*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Each month Maryann- summer travel and katherine76 will highlight members and items in a variety of categories and place those items on a page that is in each of our ports (double the exposure). The owner of each chosen item will receive a plug in the two *Balloon2*"Check It Out"*Balloon3* pages for that month and will receive 500 gps.

Your item, "On Our Own: Indie-publishing Group" , has been chosen in the category of 'Group' for the month of November. During that month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


I will be going to Australia in a couple of days, so I decided to add November's picks to October's picks at this time.

Your group about indie-publishing must be priceless to those who don't know how to start getting their books published. I see that it is also for those who are looking for other options. You have 67 members already, so that proves the demand for this sort of informative group.
I like how you also provide links, a nice group heading filled with ideas, and you also offer a help forum for your members. *Delight*

Talk to you soon,
~~Maryann
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Review of The Return  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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Each month Maryann- summer travel and katherine76 will highlight members and items in a variety of categories and place those items on a page that is in each of our ports (double the exposure). The owner of each chosen item will receive a plug in the two *Balloon2*"Check It Out"*Balloon3* pages for that month and will receive 500 gps.

Your item, "The Return" , has been chosen in the category of 'Campfire' for the month of November. During that month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


This is a really terrific campfire! It is actually REALLY a story. I think the fact that you began the story with such a very well done introduction helped a lot. The queen is gone, so her heir takes over as king. He is bad, so much heartache and curses take place. Now there has been 100 years of plague, and the survivors are still at risk. They go to Stonehenge. It's all so mysterious! *Delight*

....Plus, you gave very clear instructions. I love the colored areas of the claimed survivors at the beginning of the intro, by the way.

The link of the 'item of rules' made my someone is 'invalid' right now. ...People come and go. It was a nice idea, but maybe you might want to take that out now.

Your campfire is great and a terrific addition to 'Check it Out'. *Smile*

~~Maryann
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
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Each month Maryann- summer travel and katherine76 will highlight members and items in a variety of categories and place those items on a page that is in each of our ports (double the exposure). The owner of each chosen item will receive a plug in the two *Balloon2*"Check It Out"*Balloon3* pages for that month and will receive 500 gps.

Your item, "Captain of the Heart" , has been chosen in the category of 'Short Story' for the month of November. During that month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


I am going to Australia in a few days, so I decided to add November's picks to October's picks at this time. *Delight*

Your 'Captain of the Heart' story is truly outstanding. It's just like reading a Voyager episode. I wouldn't mind if it someday becomes a novel that a movie is made from! *Laugh*

You put so much creativity into this story. Your ideas are unique and add a nice freshness to the Voyager story.

~~Maryann
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Each month Maryann- summer travel and katherine76 will highlight members and items in a variety of categories and place those items on a page that is in each of our ports (double the exposure). The owner of each chosen item will receive a plug in the two *Balloon2*"Check It Out"*Balloon3* pages for that month and will receive 500 gps.

Your item, "COLORING THE WORLD CONTEST TEMP. CLOSED " , has been chosen in the category of 'Contest' for the month of November. During that month, you can see it here, (Maryann's) "Check It Out..."  and here, (Katherine's) "Invalid Item" .


I am going to Australia in a few days, so I decided to add November's picks to October's picks at this time. *Delight*

This is such a terrific contest! I knew right away that this is the one that should be highlighted.

First, I must say that your colorful heading image is mesmerizing! I love it!

The contest is easy, fun and seems to be very popular. I like the organization, and I like the idea that there is a different one each week. *Smile*

I am sending a donation for your contest along with this review. *Smile*

~~Maryann
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: Thank you for posting this chapter of your story on "SuperTower Review Room MB Rewards" . In this chapter, Eirelav continues her restoration of the historic documents found in the Great Library.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: I especially enjoyed the beginning of your chapter, where Eirelav went to Professor Dloug for advice. It reminds your readers that this is an old story which is being restored in 4127. "Professor Dloug gingerly handled the first book and carefully turned the pages." We further get the feeling that these documents are old and delicate. After Eirelav's meeting with the professor, he invites her to move her work to a lab at the University so that he could help with it. This mix of real historic facts with fiction is so creative of you, and it makes history very enjoyable to read. *Delight*

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't find any errors. Great job! *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: This is such a really terrific way to honor the military and their experiences. A tribute like this, refreshes our memories with the events that actually happened in our world. ...And all the while, it is brought to life by a woman from the year 4127. *Smile*

Your intense writing about the bombings and all will have your readers able to really feel the happiness of the newly liberated citizens of Lubak. This sentence expresses that happiness well: One exuberant citizen put it this way,” We haven’t heard music for six years, we are crazy about music!” We all probably take a simple thing like music for granted, yet for that citizen the music is one of the best things that happened in six years.

We soon find out that the trouble is not over: "In the haste of the Shadow Masters departure from Lubak, documents are found that clearly indicate Nib Nedal’s network is actively attempting to develop nuclear devices." You end this chapter with the idea that a search if now on to find Nib Nedal. That ends this chapter nicely with anticipation for your next chapter. Great writing! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: Thank you for posting your sweet poem on "SuperTower Review Room MB Rewards" . I can feel the emotion and heartache in every word. *Delight*

I found the correct item in your port, but just so you know in the future Alyssa, this is one way to make an item link: {bitem:1333194}
That will look like this:
 A Family in Tears.  (E)
About my emotions when my Grandma was passing.
#1333194 by Lele


Let me know if you need any help with links or if you have any questions about writing.com. I've been here for five and a half years, so I can probably answer anything. *Smile*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Everything about it poem seems to be done well. At first glance, the centered shape and the grey color looks appealing and sets the mood.

Your poem is so touching. It's a really beautiful tribute to your Grandmother. I'm sure she was very happy that she had people who loved her so much during her life. *Smile*

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't find any errors. Nice work! *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: You wrote tender words such as these well: still can't believe you're not here at our sides/
so much joy, love and all our memories/ scared to face that you won't be near tomorrow You succeeded in writing the words that we all feel when our loved ones are gone. Nice job in putting together this touching poem.

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Review of An Oath Sworn  
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: Thank you for posting your exciting story on " The Group of Talkers"  contest forum, the "Group Contest Forum" . The promised 10,000 gift points have been sent, and here is your review. *Delight*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: It was fun to read this story, which is a mirror of the last story of yours that I read. Now, I found out what took place during the battle from Bellemarr's point of view. I especially liked to hear the thoughts that were going through Bellemarr's head when the knights entered. He was more interested in scouting them out then he was in conversation. You really put all of this creative imagination down in writing. Nice work! *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: You really have a very incredible way of writing that distinguishes you as a good writing! This part is a fantastic example of that: "Bellemarr pulled himself out of the trance. The normal, mundane world of mortals returned to his vision. To Bellemarr, it felt like dieing. Perhaps this is what the gods fear. To return to this realm, this mortal, ordinary realm with the knowledge there is something more just beyond the edge of sight." The battle with him actually fighting in this trance is really exciting. This is the type of writing that's in the novels that people stay up all night reading because they just can't put the book down. *Bigsmile*


*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: In this sentence toward the beginning of the story, 'to' should be changed to 'too'. "No, not argue, it was far to late for arguments.

Something little here...There is no space between 'disgust' and 'she'. Picky, yes, but I'm sure you want this terrific story to be without a flaw. *Smile* "Yes. Human fat from your sacrifices. I found a use for it." Bellemarr searched his wife's eyes for some sign of disapproval or disgust.She only stared at him.

Here, I'm not sure what you mean by 'tale'. Did you mean to write 'tall'? If 'tale' means some vampire term, maybe you might explain it. *Smile* "The tale vampyre's metallic, pale skin glistened as the moonlight touched his cheek."

The parentheses is missing at the end of this: "Is this what you wanted, old friend? All of this death, and for what? So you could kill my wife? Murder my innocent child?

I wasn't sure about the part of the story where the baby appeared. Did Mittann give birth during the battle? Was the baby cut out of her when the arrow struck? I would have liked a short line explaining that part.

Great writing in this fantastic story! *Delight*


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Review of Drive  
Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is an eerie story about what two brothers encountered on their drive home.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: You have this listed under the category of 'experience'. Is this a real story? If it is, it's very creepy and I would never drive that way again! *Shock*

It seems just like a scary Halloween tale. The repeated sighting of that black cat seems upsetting enough, but then the driver comes across a strange, evil-looking creature. Maybe the shadows were playing tricks on his eyes in the wet darkness, but that wouldn't explain the odd behavior of his car stopping on it's own.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I like the scary suspense that you wrote into your story. This is an example of what I am talking about: " His car came to a stop. Not a sudden stop. A smooth stop. One that would be impossible to make as quickly as he did on a slick road going that fast. Or did HE stop the car? He never put his foot near the brake pedal." Those are chilling words. *Shock*

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: This part needs some work: "The car screeched and began to spin. Finally stopping, turned 180 degrees oppostie of what they were." The second sentence doesn't sound complete, and I think 'what they were' would sound better as 'where they were'. There is also a typo with the word 'opposite'. Thanks for sharing this suspenseful story. *Delight*

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Review of The Dream Girl  
Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a short fantasy story about a girls dream.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Oooh, this is an eerie story, just in time for Halloween. I like the creative plot to the story.

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't find any errors. Nice writing. *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I liked this part the best: Juliet looked at Nixie and smiled. “What makes this your dream?”
Nixie wasn’t sure how to answer her. “Sorry?”
Juliet waved the question off as the place started to collapse to a loud noise. Juliet looked at Nixie and frowned. “You’re waking up.” That's almost chilling! It sort of sounds like a nightmare, but the reader gets the impression that Nixie is calm and she is glad about the new friendship. You expressed that well. *Smile*

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: This sentence might need a little fixing up..."Nixie turned around to see a spitting image or her standing in front of her."

Maybe someday you might go back and add a little more to this great story. This might clear up some of the loose ends. For example, if this is a reoccurring dream for Nixie, why is she seeing her during wake time? Is this a ghost, or is she day dreaming too? Will she ever find out who this girl is? So many questions! *Bigsmile*, but I had a terrific time reading it.

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This romantic comedy is enjoyable to read because the story flows so smoothly with a delightful hint of humor. *Delight*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Your writing really brought a smile to my face. I could picture that rain drenched woman slightly annoyed at some guy with bad timing, standing in front of her shop. In her bad mood she tells him as nicely as she could to go away, only to find out that he is the person she is showcasing that week! “I’m...Larry Polk?” he said with undeniable amusement in his tone. “I was the one who sent my portfolio by mail because I couldn’t afford…” LOL That part is hilarious! LOL *Laugh*

I guess in a way, she really did 'buy' him for a little over three hundred dollars. It was an investment so that she could get his artwork shown in her gallery. If she didn't give him that money, he would have left to go back home to his state. She wouldn't get his art, and she wouldn't get to know him. It all worked out well. I love happy endings. *Heart*

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't find any errors in this well-written story. Nice work! *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I like the comparisons between Larry Polk and her sweetheart from schools days. ...And then here, she even calls him Niel! “Neil…I mean, Larry,” I reached for his hand and shook it firmly. “Oh my goodness! I’m sorry. Look at me, I’m a mess and…and…” I love it! LOL *Laugh* The comedy and drama in your story seem to flow together effortlessly in perfect harmony! Great writing! *Delight*

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: Thanks for posting this terrific family/drama story on " The Group of Talkers"  contest forum, "Group Contest Forum" . Your 10,000 gift points have been sent as promised, and here is your review. *Smile*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Poor Isobel. Your readers can really feel for her. Your writing makes the reader understand that life must have been tough for that character while she was growing up. She had a busy dad who was hardly ever home, and a selfish mom who really only cared about herself. The only person who was like a mom to her was the nanny. I can imagine the heartbreak that Isobel felt after twelve years of life to learn that her nanny was fired.

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't find any errors in your well written story. Nice work! *Delight*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: I love this part: “I will remind you again, but for the last time. Do not play in the dirt! Play with your dolls, girl, and sit on a blanket. You’re not one of those hooligan Thomas boys.” Isobel's strong personality (good job with showing that) had her stand her ground with her mother -- and she was only four years old! She had a big disagreement with her mom as to why she should wear her old overalls. What a very strong-minded and independent little girl! It's no wonder that she was able to cope with her parents not being around for her...

I like the point that you ended chapter two. You left a small bit of suspense and unanswered questions that the reader will have to read on to find out. This further shows creativity and imagination. *Smile*

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a fun crossword puzzle. Everyone loves music, so this puzzle will probably make everyone happy. *Delight*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: I guess I don't know many of these songs. Not too many of my favorites were here, but I still enjoyed playing the game I'm glad that you put it together. *Smile*

I thought 'Makes Me Wonder' was done by Maroon 5, but I couldn't get it to fit. It really makes me wonder why. *Bigsmile*

I like that you added one of Kelly's songs too. Creed was there as well. I know a few more, but for the most part the rest of them were strange to me. There puzzles are fun to do though, even when I don't get them right, so I hope that you put together some more. *Delight*

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a historical piece filled with lots of interesting facts about an epic battle.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: I like that your item tells the whole story of this epic battle all in one condensed essay. That's not too easy to do, but you managed to do it. I actually enjoyed reading it. *Delight*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: Oh gosh, I wouldn't say that this was my 'favorite part', but it adds to the interesting, but harsh reality of what happened during the battle. " In one last arrow barrage Harold was struck through his right eye." Goodness! That seemed so horrible, yet it gives your readers a feel for this leader. He was certainly a strong and courageous hero. *Smile*

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: Many of your readers are not going to like to read your really long paragraph. The best thing that you can do for your story is to break it up into a couple of paragraphs, and leave a little space in between each one. A good basic idea is to remember 'beginning, middle, and end' when breaking up your essay into paragraphs.

Where to start...It's not going to be a hard thing to do. You have a good few sentences at the beginning to create a first paragraph. You gave a rough idea about the state that England was in. We learn that King Edward was ill and a new King needed to be named. I would perhaps end that 'paragraph' there at that point. Maybe, for example, the first paragraph could end with this line, but that's up to you: " It was time to choose a descendant to the throne of England."

That would leave the next paragraph would be about how Harold Godwinson ended up being the king. After that, another paragraph might begin about how Harold learned that the Norwegians had invaded York, and then his army went on to battle. Another paragraph might be about the battle of Hastings, and the end of Harald.

A few 'typos': Here you wrote: "Harold left the next, yet his army was tired and ill prepared for battle." I think you left out a word after 'next'. Was it 'next day', or 'next morning' perhaps?

In this typo, you put a 'period' where a comma should be: "After the death of Edward. Harold Godwinson was crowned king in Westminster Abbey."

Your essay is really pretty good. All it needs is for the paragraphs to be separated and for the couple of typos to be fixed. Thanks for putting this item on writing.com. I feel as though I learned a good part of history today. *Delight*

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a sample first chapter of a fantasy story that seems to give a good taste of adventures yet to come. *Delight*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Oooh, this is a good story so far! ...Elves and wolf companions! ...Battles and weapons! ...Forests and journeys! You didn't waste any time in bringing out lots of creative ideas in this chapter. *Smile*

*Check2*ERRORS: Well written. I didn't find any errors. *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: You had me hooked with the first sentence: "It was the third year of the war between alliance and the rebellion." That made me want to read more. Then, I found out that elves were involved in this story. It gave it a Lord of the Rings feel that I really enjoy.

I really like the descriptive way that you described the main elf character: "Arayon, a night elf was a leader of a small band of alliance freedom fighters. At 43 he was young compared to other remaining elves but he had been battle tested. Tall and lean in stature his leather armor formed tightly to his over six-foot frame."

Your last sentence left interest and intrigue. "Sadly much of that very forest was now scarred from years of war."

*Idea*SUGGESTIONS: At the beginning you wrote: "The undead and orcs for the last year had busied themselves with... Then, in the very next paragraph you wrote: " Arayon busied himself with starting a fire..." I wouldn't use that word twice. Arayon is too talented for that! *Laugh* I would write something else, such as, "Arayon effortlessly started a fire." Great story so far. I hope you will write more. *Delight*

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*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This story was listed on "SuperTower Review Room MB Rewards" . It's a perfect fantasy story with plenty of action. Great work! *Smile*

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Wow! The Avatar did indeed awaken. This is a very powerful story. I was glued to every word. This has a professional feel to it, like something that would have no trouble getting published. *Smile*

*Check2*ERRORS: No errors! I guess you won that bet! LOL Actually do me a favor. This item really deserves an awardicon. I don't want to give it one because I have no doubt that this will win one in the contest. If for some strange reason it doesn't, please let me know and I will put one on it. I want to. *Smile*

*Star*FAVORITE PART: Knights, Vampires, Wizards and Goblins -- this story is fun to read because it has so much going on. *Smile*


"Marcius had regained his senses and tried to guard Horatius' exposed flank with only his shield. Three against one and Bellemarr seemed unperturbed by the odds. He made the greatest fighters of the Libaias Empire, the emperor's own, look like inept fools." Your battle scene was very intense. I love the descriptions and all of the action. There were so many different weapons. Such a variety added to making your story way far from being boring. *Bigsmile*

This part was great and unexpected too: "Understanding dawned upon Marrinae. Vibia had fired upon Bellemarr, but he was armed with two weapons and decided to dodge the arrow instead of catch it. The arrow was now lodged in the vampyre queen's womb. Bellemarr cried like a child over the woman." I also liked the ending -- the happy ending! *Balloon2**Balloon3* Great job writing.


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