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John Locke

  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General Re: Syrin: Chapter 1

    Hello, my friend. First, might I commend you for your use of the present tense. As a rule, I stray away from the present tense and do so abhor it. ...

    May 5, 2014
  • Short Story » Mystery / Suspense, Supernatural Re: The act.

    Hello, my friend. First, I have to agree with the reviewer below: this is an extremely suspenseful story. Your writing, though quite graphic, is effective at grabbing the reader's attention. ...

    May 4, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction, Action / Adventure Re: -deleted-

    Hello, my friend. First, simply amazing writing. Your powers of description and imagery are unbelievable. As soon as I read the first sentence, I was drawn in and I refused ...

    May 4, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Romantic, Teen Fiction Re: Finding Light {I}

    Hello, my friend. First, this is my first review in about six months, so forgive me if I say something dumb or completely out of line that you don't agree ...

    May 4, 2014
  • Short Story » Romantic, Dramatic Re: The Curious Romances of Edmund Sullivan

    Hello, my friend. First, let me just say that you are one of those brilliant writers. One of those brilliant writers who has mapped out the formula for writing beautiful ...

    Jan 8, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Action / Adventure, Fantasy Re: Glass Maiden - [chapter one]

    Hello, my friend. First, let me apologize for how long it took me to get this review up. With the holiday ending, I simply found all of my free time ...

    Jan 8, 2014
  • Other » Horror, Dramatic Re: Meet me by the starry seacove, and I'll show you how to die

    Hello, my friend. First, might I say that you possess an incredible way with words. Incredible, my friend. The vivid imagery and descriptions within this work were simply splendid. I ...

    Jan 7, 2014
  • Short Story » Action / Adventure, Other Re: Imperium

    Hello, my friend. First, I applaud you for writing in the present tense. I have always found it extremely difficult to do so. Therefore, I think congratulations are in order. ...

    Jan 6, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General Re: Amber's World: Prologue

    Hello, my friend. First, I would like to say that your writing drew me into this story. This wasn't overly descriptive to the point of annoyance. You were clear, simple, ...

    Jan 5, 2014
  • Short Story » Romantic, Teen Fiction Re: Uncertainty

    Hello, my friend. First, I found your writing to be rather charming. You have a realistic voice steeped in the sort of day to day realism that I am never ...

    Jan 5, 2014
  • Short Story » Science Fiction, Fanfiction Re: Scribbling Galaxies

    Hello, my friend. First, Doctor Who is one of the greatest television programs of all time. I am a vicious, rabid, near religious worshiper of Doctor Who and all Doctor ...

    Jan 5, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Action / Adventure Re: Paralleled - [chapter one]

    Hello, my friend. First, might I say that your writing is magnificent. You have a defined, comfortable voice from which you write, giving power to your words and your story. ...

    Jan 5, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Romantic, Teen Fiction Re: The Experimentalist - Chapters 1-5

    Hello, my friend. First, welcome to YWS! And, I just have a quick suggestion: divide this into individual chapters and re-post it. You are a fantastic writer. If you want ...

    Jan 4, 2014
  • Poetry » General, General Re: Oh, give me love

    Hello, my friend. First, I rather enjoyed this poem. It had beautiful language, but it didn't take away from the raw nature of the poem. It was truthful, wherein the ...

    Jan 4, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Teen Fiction, Fantasy Re: Howl - Chapter 6

    Hello, my friend. First, I am finally glad to get back to reading your novel! I honestly love it. It is a different, creative way of approaching a usually overused ...

    Jan 4, 2014


It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
— Albus Dumbledore