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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, H❀pe Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Trixie Timney; much loved" Open in new Window., because I discovered it was a blog prompt for "Space Blog" Open in new Window..

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Trixie being called Nana by her first grandchild. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while revealing her love for Nana through the words.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This tribute expresses love through the way Nana is depicted.

Final thoughts: Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to your grandmother.

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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "The Legend of Boggie Bond" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Fred counting. The conversation moves the narrative forward at a good pace while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The climax, because it was a logical conclusion to the story.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the characters.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, billywilcox, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Beneath a Huckleberry Sky" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the news feed.

First Impression: The first stanza hooks the reader. The rhythm moves the poem's plot forward at a good pace. The description build the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The last stanza is my favorite because it climaxes the poem's plot.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because of the descriptions.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Joey's Summer Sparkle Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "To Have or Have Not?" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the spiritual genre page.

First Impression: The first paragraph of this essay hooked me with the question. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while giving logical reasons for having faith.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite sentence, existence is dependent on Faith. I like this sentence because it is thought-provoking and encourages the reader to meditation on the subject.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written and thought-provoking essay a 5.0, because it gave me something to think about concerning faith.

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Review of Heidi And Mildred  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Sum1 Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Heidi And Mildred" Open in new Window., because I discovered the link in an e-mail.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Heidi wanting the cow. The interaction and conversation among the characters moves the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: A typo in this phrase, that small I was standing next to. I suggest changing small to stall.

I like: Heidi is my favorite character. I like her because she is enthusiastic, intriguing, and sympathetic.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of Heidi and her relationship with Mildred.

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Review of Saint Drena Rolls  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Sum1 Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Saint Drena Rolls" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Twenty-three in Eleven " Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The recipe appears to be easy to make. The instructions are precise and easy to follow.

Suggestions: A typo in this phrase, smell ofd freshly, I suggest changing ofd to of.

I like: My favorite part of this item was the way the author got the recipe. Recipes shared by neighbor and friends are always the best.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this item because it was about food.

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Review of Better Off Quiet  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Better Off Quiet" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. genre page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the inside of the car. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite simile, like trying to look through a can of motor oil. I like this simile because it is fresh and descriptive.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this chilling story because of the characters.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, WriterRick Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Prayers for my Departed Parents" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the religious genre page.

First Impression: Each of the prayers in this item express a spiritual emotion of some type.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite sentence, Remember that prayer can be a source of comfort and connection with your departed loved ones. I like this sentence because it reminded me that, even though someone has passed into the spiritual world, there is always a connection with the departed through prayer.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written item a 5.0, because of the way it expresses spiritual emotions.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, ~MM~ Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Psalm 139: Revisited" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the spiritual genre page.

First Impression: The speaker moves this monologue, this meditation, forward at a good pace. By the last sentence the reader understands some of the authors spiritual beliefs.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite phrase, You wrote my DNA and hardwired my brain, I like this phrase because it reminds me that God knows every detail of our bodies and mind.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written item a 5.0 because it helped me to understand another person's spiritual and religious beliefs.

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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hi, Nikola- pray for Texas Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "The Ballad of Sally and Buck" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on The Hub under Newest Static Item.

First Impression: The rhythm is musical and encourages readers to sing the poem instead of simply reading it. The rhythm moves the narrative forward at a good pace.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: Sally is my favorite character because she is sympathetic and a strong woman.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written ballad a 5.0 because of the characters.

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Review of Power Shift  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Hugh Wesley Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Power Shift" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Philip's reaction to the knock on the door. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite simile, kickstarted Phillip’s heart like an old Honda. I like this simile because it is fresh and descriptive.

Final thoughts: The climax surprised me, but it did not disappoint me. Good ending.

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Review of Rest In Peace  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Endless Enigma Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Rest In Peace" Open in new Window., because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" Open in new Window..

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the speaker finding his deceased grandmother setting in the kitchen. The speaker moves the narrative and plot forward at a good pace while building toward the laughter.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The closing scene is my favorite. I like this scene because it made me laugh.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed this amusing story because of the characters.

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Review of Halloween Horror  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Graywriter Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Halloween Horror" Open in new Window., because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" Open in new Window..

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Jason wanting to barrow Chuck's riding mower. The conversation between Jason and Chuck move he plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: The climax is my favorite part of the story, because the description sounded as if it were real.

I like: I enjoyed reading this story because of the characters.

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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hi, Archie Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Funerals - One Mortal's View" Open in new Window., because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" Open in new Window..

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with a funeral being funny. The author includes several comments that people say at funerals. The comments are amusing when you stop to compare how the person was when they were alive.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: I enjoyed reading this amusing essay because it reminded me of funerals I have attended.

Final thoughts: The reaction to the comments made me smile.

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi, a Sunflower in Texas Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Not Until Roaches Will We Part" Open in new Window., because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" Open in new Window..

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the roaches. The descriptions are part of the action and moved the plot forward at a good pace. The interaction and conversation between the couple built the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part was the climax, because it was a happy ending.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this amusing story because of the characters.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Louis Williams Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Crazy Lady of Melbrook Lake" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the newsfeed.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the house. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace. The interaction and conversation among the characters builds the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part is the way this story shows the friendship between Mrs. Crenshaw and Jackson.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the way it showed the friendship between Jackson and Mrs. Crenshaw.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, H❀pe Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "... walk into a bar" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the beginning of the joke. The interaction between the sibling moves the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part of the story is the mother's reaction to her children.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because it show sibling rivalry.

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Review of Old Faithful  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Old Faithful" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The speaker moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems. I suggest making this story the basis of a longer short story or novel about what happened to Jimmy Dan Gaston.

I like: The climax is my favorite part of the story. I like the climax because it suggest what happened to without give any specifics.

Final thoughts: Even though the climax left me hanging, I was not disappointed.

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Review of Faith  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Sunny Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Faith" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on The Hub under Newest Static Items.

First Impression: The first stanza of this free verse poem establishes the form, mood, and theme. The rhythm moves the narrative and spiritual emotions forward at a good pace.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The last stanza is my favorite. I like this stanza because it closes the poem with the most emotions.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because it reminded me to keep and use the faith I have.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, L.A.Saxe Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "The Old-Fashioned Way" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the tower exploding. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems. My only suggestion is to use Dilby in another story.

I like: Dilby is an intriguing and sympathetic character, who does not let failure stop him. He has the ability to learn from his failures.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of Dilby.

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Review of Bow Tie  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hi, THANKFUL SONALI Magical Days! Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Bow Tie" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The second paragraph hooked me with Charlie being worried about attending Kindergarten. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: A typo in this word, thism, I suggest changing the spelling to them.

I like: Charlie is my favorite character. I like him because he is sympathetic and intriguing.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of Charlie.

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Review of Donuts  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, mesonalia, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Donuts" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first line hooked me with ten children sharing one doughnut. The poem's rhythm moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while keeping the reader's attention.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The quest is my favorite because it gave me something to think about concerning rules.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because it gave me something to think about.

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Review of The Jump  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, billywilcox, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "The Jump" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the newsfeed.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the chasm. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part is the description of the jump. I like that because it was as if I were watching it.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the description of the jump.

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Review of A Wicked Radiance  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, Kyle Curcio Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "A Wicked Radiance" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the talisman glowing with an eerie light. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace. The conversation and interaction among the characters builds the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems. My only suggestion is to use the talisman in a longer story or novel.

I like: The climax is my favorite part of the story because it was a surprise.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the talisman, very intriguing magic item.

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, elizjohn Author IconMail Icon, I am Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon, I am reviewing "Eleven is Our Special Number" Open in new Window., because I discovered it on "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. forum page.

First Impression: The first line hooked me. The rhythm moves the narrative and plot forward at a good pace, while expressing the emotion of love.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The last line is my favorite. I like this line because it climaxes the poem's plot with the most emotion.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because of the way it expressed romantic love.

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