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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
Great title.
Your rating and genres are good.

This is one of those poems that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Makes one want to believe in true love and soul mates!

I love the little things you add to give this couple life...the wrinkles, the hands and the eye colors.

Suggestions/Errors:
Your breath was soft and warm and sweet
try
Your breath was soft, warm and sweet

"Marry me," you'd finally say
(This line doesn't follow with the rest of your poem being past tense.)

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Review of Accountablity  
Rated: E | (4.0)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
Your title, rating and genres are all appropriate.
I like your thoughts and I agree with them.
If we all did this..it might help the world some.

Suggestions/Errors:
Your thoughts are clear but there isn't much feeling in this.
Your wording is straight to the point and the read is a little choppy making this feel impersonal.

Your poem might do better with a little punctuation.
You might try expanding some on this; maybe have some examples of how the world is unaccountable/maybe show what is 'right.'

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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478
Review of Pea in a Pod  
Rated: E | (3.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
I like the title you picked for this/ it's creative.
Your genres and rating are appropriate.

Suggestions/Errors:
This feels very unfinished.
It seems like you started in the middle and then it doesn't end.

You briefly introduce your story but even the beginning is weak/ I think you need to set this up a bit more. Explaining a little more on the background of this and then go into your story/memory.

You end this more like a prologue instead of a story...is there more to come??
If not, you need more on your ending/ tie up your loose ends.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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479
Review of That Night  
Rated: E | (3.0)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in"Invalid Item and good luck.

*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your rating, title and genres are all appropriate.
We have all had these types of dreams/nightmares.

Your ending holds a twist that I wasn't expecting.
Your ending shows the most depth and feelings.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:

Your poem is lacking emotions.
Your sentences are short and to the point.
There is no flow to your poem.
Watch your use of filler words like the that and, try using descriptive words in those places if/and where you can.

ex;
When the dogs bark,
It is very dark.
try;
Howling, sharp barks
pierce the lat night
or something more like this..

Add some description to your poem.
Show your readers what you want to say.
Try touching on your reader's senses.

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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Review of Behind Hazel Eyes  
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
*Wink*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Hey woman,
I guess all our members hate starting unfinished novels!!
But I decided to tackle yours today and finish you up in forum 2...I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed your story.

Your introduction to the book is enticing and makes your readers want to jump right in.
Your image is awesome, her dark blues are great.

chapter one
You capture your reader's attention in this chapter very well.
You make one want to see how her adventure goes.

You introduce the characters well and you set up the storyline straight up.

I like the humor you slide in with her breaking up with her boyfriend!

chapter 2
You introduce us to another character. He is likable also.
You set his background up well.

chapter3
The meeting...great way to do this!

chapter 4
You humor in this chapter is good.
Your story is flowing well and you are keeping my attention.

chapter 5
Your descriptions are really good in this chapter, you touch on your reader's senses.
(the yard/the dog)(the smell...gasolin/cabbage)
Great job with these.

chapter 6
I enjoyed reading about this teen/ love the humor!

Chapter 7
Flows well. I didn't notice any typos or errors.
You include some translations in this chapter.
Your image adds a very nice touch to this part.

Chapter 8
I was wondering where you did the research for this..lol..I have seen some of this talk of school in Mel's blog!!!(the sixth years...)

chapter 9
I like how you show that she is getting to Adam so well in this chapter.

chapter 10
She's a teacher!! The class sounds like they may be a problem to begin with!
You have introduced the matchmaker...

I think you have a great start to a novel.
I would love to read more...so get busy!!

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:

chapter one
In a few place you have her thoughts in italics and parenthesis/ you could do one or the other, you don't need both.

chapter 2
Things hadn’t always been so rosey to be honest
(rosey should be rosy)

At the end of this chapter you have Adam thinking back..i think it would be best if you had all of that part in italics (not just their dialog.)

You also have an invalid image link at the bottom of this chapter that you should remove.

You have a few Japanese words in italics that not all your readers will know what they mean.
You may want to explain in the text or have an author's note with their definitions.

chapter 3
I did not notice any error/typos.

chapter4
The very last line of this chapter, I would cut out the in his heart part...since they just met. Maybe just show he has a little jealousy.
chapter 5, 6, 7
I did not notice any typos or errors.

chapter 8
The ending of this chapter may be a bit much.
You could have her storming off but I don't know that you need the part about him never finding love...I'm not sure they have known each other long enough for her to have him so figured out.
Your very last line is a little awkward, maybe cut the first and/ and check your punctuation in this line.

chapter 9/ 10
I did not notice any typos or errors.

*Cool* Keep writing,

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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in"Invalid Item and good luck.

*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Great topic to write on and you do it in a creative way.
We all hide the way we feel, it's just easier!

Your comparisons work well.
great line = 'Thoughts running endlessly unseen.'

Your title fits very well.
Your thoughts and feelings are so true and easy to identify with.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
add some genres to your poem

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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482
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in"Invalid Item and good luck.

*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your title, rating and genres are all good.
I especially like your ending stanza showing why you went.

I like that you include what prompted you to write this in your intro.
Great tribute to your friends and to any soldier.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
typo
I will watch your from the sky
your = you

watch your repetition;
I will never make it home
Even though I wont make it home
These 2 lines say the same thing I would cut one of them.

Watch your use of filler words.(that,and, the etc.)
ex;
I will be the tear in the corner of you eye
I will be the sun shinning down
And the grass on the ground
try;
I will be the tear in your eyes
I will be the sun shinning down
onto the grass at your feet
(or maybe something like this)

I will cover your body like the sheet
I think a would sound better;
I will cover your body like a sheet

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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Review of A Twist of Fate  
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
I enjoyed your story.
Your introduction for this is good and should draw your readers in.

Your story was intense and I loved the twists that it takes at the end.
I wasn't expecting either one.

Your ending makes your story/plot-line creative.
I like that you have the chess game going on with their conversation/they parallel each other.

Suggestions/Errors:
I'd add another genre...love/romance.

I like all 3 of your characters but would like to know a little more on the female character.
More on what made her turn to another man.

I think you need to set up their relationship/affair a bit more.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Review of Faded Hues  
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in
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This item number is not valid.
#962569 by Not Available.
and good luck.


*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Love your title for this and how you use it for comparison.
I like the rhyming pattern you have and your poem flows really well.

I think your poem could be for an ex or for the loss of a loved one.
I think each reader will identify with your feelings on losing soemone.

Your words and thoughts remind me of my Mom.

I think this stanza is really strong:
'Her words are dreams sailing,
disappearing in the distance.
As time passes she's slipping
further away from existence.'

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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485
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Overall Impression:
The review you requested.

Great ending.
I love the little memories you share at the end with her
smile and their relationship.

Your title is creative and your rating is appropriate.
I like your storyline it is creative.

Suggestions:
Add some genres to your story, they will help to get your item exposure.

Space after each line of dialogue, it is easier on your reader's.

The place smelt life cat piss, the carpets where dingy and the walls were
(life should be like)

Keep writing!
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486
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
lol...very cute read! Your title is good and fits well.
I enjoyed your poem and your humor.

I could easily see/hear this conversation going on between kids!
Your poem is very believable. Your names are cute and the rhymes work well.

Suggestions/Errors:
I wouldn't change a thing.
You could add another genre; the more you have the more exposure your items get.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Review of Falling Away  
Rated: E | (4.0)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX

My Overall impression:
Love the title.
I like your topic that you are writing on and agree with your thoughts.
I think it is very easy to fall away from one's self and become something we are not.

Suggestions/Opinions/Errors:
I think you repeat yourself in this.
I think your poem would benefit with some punctuation.
I'd go over this and remove the repetition, working on getting rid of the you/yours.

You can be dramatic and make your points without the repetition...it can become very distracting to your readers.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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488
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in
 Invalid Item 
This item number is not valid.
#962569 by Not Available.
and good luck.


*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your title, rating and genres are good.
Your poem really shows the city/street-life well.

I enjoyed your poem. Great descriptions.
You paint a picture for your readers.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
I suggest adding a few periods; You have commas and capitalization
but you don't end any of your thoughts.

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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489
Review of Tough Life  
Rated: E | (4.5)
Thanks for entering your story in
Daily Flash Fiction Challenge  (13+)
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
#896794 by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
and good luck.


OVERALL IMPRESSIONS:
You use my prompt very well.
Great title, it really fits well.
You show both characters well in this short story.
You set the scene well and I wasn't left with any questions.
Well-done!

SUGGESTIONS:
I did not notice ay typos or errors.
Add some genres to your item.

KEEP WRITING,
Tammy

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490
Review of Ode to my Mind  
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Great attitude to have regarding an ex.
I enjoyed reading this and your humor that comes through.
I wish I had the guts to sky dive.
Your rhyming pattern works well.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
I wouldn't change a thing.

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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Review of The City  
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
You had me in a very congested city!
Your imagery and descriptions are good through-out.
I was raised in a very small Texas town and when I was younger I had to make a trip to Austin, Texas....your words evoked memories of that.

Great first line, and I like your other descriptive phrases that you use;cling-clang, zip-zang etc.
I also like your description of the traffic and hacking cough~it's very creative.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
You have this as 3 sentences...2 being very long.
With free-verse poetry one can do what they want but I don't think I'd have these as sentences (makes for a ling read.) I'd keep the other punctuation for emphasizes. (hope that makes sense)

I'd watch your use of and; there are many places you culd cut it or add another adjective/or descriptive word instead of the and.

Overall great poem, you really capture the city well!

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy

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492
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in
 Invalid Item 
This item number is not valid.
#962569 by Not Available.
and good luck.


*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your rating and genres are good.
Great tribute to New Orleans!

Your poem says so much.
I can feel your pride in this town.

Your first stanza is strong and makes the reader want more!
I like your ending stanza the best.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
Great title, but I'd remove the 2006 from it.

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy
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Review of Lines  
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
You title and rating are appropriate.

I enjoyed your poem and can identify with these feelings/thoughts.
I call my lines~ my box but it's the same thing.

Your rhyming pattern is good and your poem flows well.
You set and show the boundaries of this relationship very well.

Suggestions/Errors:
Add some genres to your item, they will help to get your poem more exposure.
Maybe personal, experience, love/romance or relationship.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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494
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Wink*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Another good item to hold your entries for this contest.
I love your flash fiction and short stories.

You are good at this type of writing.
You always have the right information to tell your short stories without leaving questions for your readers.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
Again great image, but I would also include a link to this contest and a few words explaining what this book item is for.

Your rating right now is good, but if you have other entries that go over E you'll want to change it.

*Cool* Keep writing,

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495
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Wink*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
I think this was a great idea to start this item to hold all your entries for your Daily Flash Fiction Entries.
Your rating, title and genres are good.
Love the butterfly.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
I like that you have the image but I would also include a link to the contest and a few words telling your readers what this book item holds.

*Cool* Keep writing,

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Review of When Doves Cry  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
*Wink*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
I kove the way you tell this story.
It's very dramatic and intense.
I like that you have the dialogue in italics it makes it easier to follow your story.
Your story flows very well and I wasn't left with any questions.


*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
I found no error or typos.
I wouldn't change a thing!!

*Cool* Keep writing,

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Review of A Child  
Rated: E | (3.0)
Overall Impression:
Your title fits well.
Your rhymes are good.
I like the line about the space in her heart growing, it sets the
mood of your poem well

Suggestions:
Add some genres.

I think you need to clean this up a bit and focus on the flow.
One thing to help with the flow is I think you could cut some of your commas
Also read your poetry aloud to check the read/flow of your poem.

Your poem left me with some questions;
This awakening of the child/birth...is it about finding herself or does she have a child or....

Your part about the bell, kind of throws me off.

She press forward, her years not old;
try;
She presses forward her years not old;

But inside her heart, a space groes cold
try;
Inside her heart a space grows cold

Keep writing!
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Review of Flower  
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies.
THE DROP-OFF BOX   (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~


My Overall impression:
Your rating and genres are good.

Your descrptions are great through-out.
You capture the beauty and the life of a flower very well.
Your words flow easily as you show your readers this flower.

Suggestions/Errors:
but as her hair is goes her hopes wither.
(This line doesn't make sense, maybe cut is.)

I think I would change this from short story to prose.
Your words are poetic and this flows more like a poem.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Review of I Wanna Be Loved  
Rated: E | (3.5)
Overall Impression:
I like your thoughts and feelings on wanting a real love.
I think most will identify with your thoughts.
Your rating, title and genres are good.

Suggestions:
Jus for the simple thought of
Someone to hold me when thangs aint rite
try;
Just for the simple thought of
Someone to hold me when things aren't right

line 4 nite - I'd change to night.
I'd change all the slang to the proper words; it will make the reader take your poem more serious.
I think with a little cleaning you will have a great poem.

Keep writing!
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Review of Don't Look Back  
Rated: E | (4.0)
*Wink*Thanks for entering your poem in "Invalid Item and good luck.

*Flower2*OVERALL IMPRESSION:
I like the subject of your poem.
Your title and rating is good.

*Idea*MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
Add some genres to your item; maybe personal,experience, death etc.

Watch your use of filler words and your repitition of words.
(like the, and etc; )
You use you over 10 times and you use You're a lot. I would work changing that.

*Flower4*Keep writing. Always, Tammy
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