Lauren

Aw, thanks you three, you've really made my day. Seriously. I've been stressing about exams and then I came on here and whoa, so much niceness(sp?). Virtual hugs to the ...

Thanks, girlanachronism. I see what you're saying, and yes, she killed the baby. I really wanted to write more about the act itself but, knowing myself, I feared edging off ...

Hi, Rosey. Thanks for the helpful critique, and of course spending some time on my work. Well, you see I meant for it to be set around the fifties/early sixties ...

Okay, I stand corrected! :*) I'll admit now that I've never seen a lake in my entire life.

The only 'teen' novel that I can stomach: 'How I Live Now' by Meg Rosoff. It's quirky, beautiful, different, whimsical, elegant...yep. :)

I'm about 3/4 of the way through it atm, and it's doing nothing for me.

Yay! I'm sure I've never had so many critiques in my life. xD Demeter - Oh, thanks for the critique! I always find those review for food things a bit ...

June - Thanks so much for the critique :) I agree with most of your nit-picks and will see to another edit to this story, save a few matters I ...

Two lovely more critiques :D Thank you both so much. I'll return the favour ASAP. Kirsten - Why are you so kind ? :D You're always such a considerate, complimentary ...

Two critiques already! :D mhmmcolleenx0 - Thanks for the critique! I see that mostly you have picked up on my tendency to make my sentences too long. I'll bear that ...

Oh, I see :*) I'm a little embarrassed now. Must have slipped my notice. Just wondering, how many parts will there be?

You're so kind, Kirsten! You always make me smile :D I'm glad you liked it and thanks for reviewing. Will return the favour as soon as possible.

Thank you, the four of you, for reading this and reviewing. I'm glad you liked it, though I'm wondering if I didn't make it clear enough that his mother is ...

Thanks for the very detailed critiques. I was a bit scared that you'd all hate it, with it being so out of context and so on. I see where you're ...

Thank you, you are too kind! I agree with you -- on rereading, I like it still but see that it is hurried piece, unexplained in most parts and a ...