tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post444918311418775128..comments2023-06-16T06:30:02.257-04:00Comments on Imagine That: Iron Behind the Velvet - Chapter 21Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-30330505429213153082011-05-13T16:07:07.950-04:002011-05-13T16:07:07.950-04:00Anonymous has left a new comment on your post Iron...<b>Anonymous</b> has left a new comment on your post <i>Iron Behind the Velvet - Chapter 21</i>: <br /><br />It's ok Carole. When I catch up I'll just go away for a bit then return for another visit. First time I read this you were only up to Chapter 18. Now you've progressed all the way to Chapter 30. I have staying power and the anticipation is worth the wait. Visiting old friends Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-78230696529970066052011-05-13T16:06:51.947-04:002011-05-13T16:06:51.947-04:00Blogger had a glitch of some sort - a service prob...Blogger had a glitch of some sort - a service problem - and all posts and comments made after Wednesday were lost. I'm reposting Cathy's last one, copied from my email notification. Today is the first day we've been able to get into our sites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-3001360696641318842011-05-12T08:01:57.128-04:002011-05-12T08:01:57.128-04:00Cathy - again, you've boosted my spirits and m...Cathy - again, you've boosted my spirits and made me eager to get on with the story this morning. I really appreciate your interest and kindness and understanding.<br /><br />Thank you for finding the characters in this story familiar and comfortable. That really does mean everything.<br /><br />It's a sun-shiney day, a good writing day. I feel like finishing a new chapter!!! And tomorrowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-48386336900112230742011-05-12T06:59:14.508-04:002011-05-12T06:59:14.508-04:00It's ok Carole. When I catch up I'll just ...It's ok Carole. When I catch up I'll just go away for a bit then return for another visit. First time I read this you were only up to Chapter 18. Now you've progressed all the way to Chapter 30. I have staying power and the anticipation is worth the wait. Visiting old friends is reward enough in itself, and all your characters are as familiar to me now as my favourite winter jumper.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-54757587274612530492011-05-11T11:08:23.928-04:002011-05-11T11:08:23.928-04:00Cathy! Thank you so much. What a surprise your com...Cathy! Thank you so much. What a surprise your comment was this morning and what a difference it's made in my day. <br /><br /><i>Uh oh!!</i> After the edited chapters, I probably have another dozen to write from scratch and each will probably take <i>forever</i>! I know I've frustrated a few readers, maybe more than a few. If only I had a clone to do the <i>stuff</i>, you know? Really, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-1284840371300234472011-05-11T07:48:02.290-04:002011-05-11T07:48:02.290-04:00I just love your story. The fullness of it, the in...I just love your story. The fullness of it, the intricacies. It's hard to stop at just one chapter a day but I must be strong. Don't want to catch up with you too soon. Stop reading this and get back to your editing!!<br /><br />Cathy SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-16473778875030579682011-03-13T11:50:27.635-04:002011-03-13T11:50:27.635-04:00Kat, thank you! That V/C's moments together se...Kat, thank you! That V/C's moments together seem real - that's all I would ever hope to hear. I'm just so glad, so glad! <br /><br />We only saw smidges of V's sense of humor in the episodes, but he surely had a quick wit, particularly since he was so well read. One of my most favorite fan fics for that is <a href="http://www.classicalliance.net/tunneltalescg/goodesibling.html" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-90715471702027056702011-03-13T10:54:47.677-04:002011-03-13T10:54:47.677-04:00Oh Carole, reading this makes me feel I'm righ...Oh Carole, reading this makes me feel I'm right there with them :)<br />And it's so much fun and V&C's moments together are so amazingly sweet and REAL :D<br /><br />*lol* "do you remember your first time" ^.^<br /><br />~KatKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657959820260587452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-13079334586155718912011-03-12T21:46:10.992-05:002011-03-12T21:46:10.992-05:00Hi, R1! It's so nice to hear from you. Thank y...Hi, R1! It's so nice to hear from you. Thank you for your encouragement and your kindness. I'm so grateful for your interest.<br /><br />I don't like hearing you had a hard week. I hope the weekend was sunny - we had perfect spring weather today and outside in the bright really perked me up. Please let me know how you're doing. <br /><br />Foon is <i>such</i> a great word! I'dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-43473001502821160652011-03-11T23:31:41.419-05:002011-03-11T23:31:41.419-05:00"Her words were as motes of sunshine." W..."Her words were as motes of sunshine." Wish I had your imagination. What an awesome phrase. Those few words say so much about how very much he loves her. And my vote is on foon. It sounds like so much more fun to eat with than a spork. I read this chapter at the end of a tough week and it really lifted my spirits.RomanticOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272643055154304321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-68672206749619421972011-03-07T10:03:34.259-05:002011-03-07T10:03:34.259-05:00LOL, a foon?!?! I've never heard that. The dis...LOL, a <i>foon</i>?!?! I've never heard that. The discussions I missed being an only child! And I'm imagining Vincent saying 'foon'. <i>Uh-Oh.</i> I'm having an idea for a story-lette! An amusing, gauzy one with the spork-foon conversation at its center. <br /><br />Seriously now: Thank you for liking the music metaphor. And thank you for your encouragement and willingness Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-92126683540679636512011-03-06T23:06:03.335-05:002011-03-06T23:06:03.335-05:00I love this: "A beat of trepidation stretched...I love this: <i>"A beat of trepidation stretched to a crowded measure, but then ... harmony. In only the note of her steadying sigh, he felt his discordance balanced, heard answer."</i> Very, very nice.<br /><br />Sporks! My brothers and I used to have long, fun, discussions over whether those things should be properly called sporks or foons. (I always preferred "spork")<br /SandyXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324843093758808993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-2243961811732608722011-03-05T20:10:52.027-05:002011-03-05T20:10:52.027-05:00Brit! I made your husband laugh! How cool is that!...Brit! I made your husband laugh! How cool is that!! <br /><br />You're exactly right. He needs to follow his own advice. Surely it has to get easier and easier for him. I do envy Catherine her nurturing time with him. LOL.<br /><br />Yea! I'm glad you like Aniela. I've had concerns, writing in so many new characters, but it just seems like we didn't get to meet so many people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-9960141140593923322011-03-05T20:04:26.559-05:002011-03-05T20:04:26.559-05:00Laura! Thank you for reading. I'm glad to know...Laura! Thank you for reading. I'm glad to know you're here - it matters.<br /><br />Vincent … I doubt he'll ever be wholly confidant, but that vulnerability makes him so completely lovable. Baby steps, though, with moments of breaking through to his whole glory. :-)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-48224571756604432862011-03-05T19:59:41.234-05:002011-03-05T19:59:41.234-05:00Krista, you and I have always agreed on Vincent...Krista, you and I have always agreed on Vincent's sense of humor. He <i>has</i> one! And I suspect it's wicked. Catherine is in for a rollicking good time - in between the bouts of angst. Oh, the comforting! Oh!!<br /><br />Now you've said something so kind, so encouraging - I'm nearly speechless with gratitude. The rewrites are taking some time and I want them to be worthwhile. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-13973473347727280732011-03-05T17:51:45.213-05:002011-03-05T17:51:45.213-05:00Well, I got caught giggling out loud. My husband a...Well, I got caught giggling out loud. My husband asks "what are you giggling about over there?" and I read to him Vincent's choice words and Catherine nearly choking on her coffee and he laughed too. <br /><br />Vincent's truths..desperate and dark places..<br />Isn't he the one that said Catherine has strength, perhaps he should draw on her strength and..He believes her :) Britnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-77277450014554941712011-03-04T21:49:09.170-05:002011-03-04T21:49:09.170-05:00So, so GOOD, Carole! I can smell the laundromat, I...So, so GOOD, Carole! I can smell the laundromat, I swear. <br /><br />You strike a perfect balance with Vincent - the way he knows, yet fears to trust what he knows. Delicious!OKGoodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701510833240955720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-38007080906546230112011-03-04T15:34:45.987-05:002011-03-04T15:34:45.987-05:00Oh, Carole...this edit...there are no words. I'...Oh, Carole...this edit...there are no words. I'm going to have to work through to the end of the day without my break since I just, um, took it early to read this but it's more than worth it. ;-)<br /><br />I swear half the floor heard me giggling over the "first time" question. Innuendo, from <i> Vincent </i>? I love it. <i> Love it. </i><br /><br />It has had a good, hard Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725718076683750180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968943996908198847.post-28577663834153496402009-01-07T22:24:00.000-05:002009-01-07T22:24:00.000-05:00Aaargh! What a cliffhanger! And what DOES the seat...Aaargh! What a cliffhanger! And what DOES the seat of Catherine's pants say?? Thanks for the update, and not even a week into the new year!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332213556790886421noreply@blogger.com