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  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction, Fantasy Re: Poison and Passion

    To begin with, I'd like to say that this is a very compelling story. I like your descriptive language, and the symbolism adds a nice layer of meaning to the ...

    Dec 28, 2014
  • Other » General, General Re: The Wave

    I'm really fond of this, conceptually and in terms of your execution. However, because I'm nitpicky, well... be prepared for some nitpicking. "I can see it only a few hundred ...

    Dec 22, 2014
  • Poetry » Romantic, Horror Re: Manipulation

    This is definitely bone-chilling, and fulfills the promise in the description of "real life horror". I would definitely agree with you on the assertion that real life horror is of ...

    Nov 25, 2014
  • Poetry » Spiritual, Other Re: maybe God will turn us into galaxies in heaven

    Before beginning this review, I'll offer a full disclaimer: I am completely and utterly biased in your favor, just by virtue of the fact that this is a poem about ...

    Nov 25, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Other, Other Re: mud, ice, blood. (part 3)

    Perhaps this is a bit of a preference on my part, but in future, I'd recommend that you avoid putting commentary in the body of your story. That being said, ...

    Nov 24, 2014
  • Short Story » Other, Romantic Re: A storm is on its way

    I'd like to begin this review with the things I enjoyed about this story, so, without further ado, here's a (by no means completely comprehensive) list. Your descriptions are really ...

    Nov 22, 2014
  • Poetry » Spiritual, Other Re: I Could Fly

    This poem is really interesting conceptually, and is, for the most part, very well executed. However, there are a few instances of imagery that feel somewhat out of place in ...

    May 26, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Science Fiction Re: The Fourth World: Chapter 6 Part 1

    This seems to be a pretty interesting story, with a relatively original idea. I'm also finding myself being drawn to your main character - so many first-person narrators have a ...

    May 25, 2014
  • Poetry » General, Realistic Re: Stress Test

    I love the imagery you're working with here, especially since you've utilized it so well. Whether or not it was intentional, the mundane yet tumultuous events of the poem provide ...

    Feb 4, 2014
  • Short Story » General, General Re: Set in Stone

    This is a really lovely, poignant piece. Speaking from the perspective of someone who's lost a loved one, you've captured the anguish that comes along with it in passages like ...

    Feb 2, 2014
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Spiritual Re: Oraelis Chapter 1

    Hello there! The first thing I'd like to do is congratulate you on your worldbuilding. From your species to your religions to the absolutely stunning development of cultures, the worldbuilding ...

    Feb 1, 2014
  • Poetry » Lyrical, Other Re: Reaching

    I'd like to begin the review by saying that this is a lovely poem. Your use of imagery is, for the most part, a seamless blend of surreal and familiar, ...

    Jan 29, 2014
  • Short Story » Realistic, Action / Adventure Re: Hide N' Go Seek Championships

    This is a charming story! You've really captured the feel of children taking Hide an' Go Seek - I know for a fact that it felt like a death match ...

    Jan 29, 2014
  • Poetry » Fanfiction, General Re: The Future

    This an incredibly intriguing poem. I'm very fond of the novel on which this poem is based, and I think that you've captured the feelings, the pathos, if you will, ...

    Jan 28, 2014
  • Poetry » Humor, Romantic Re: Strawberry-Banana Girl

    I've read over all of your poems, and I have to say that this is my favorite so far. The imagery is simple and charming, and you have a lovely ...

    Jan 28, 2014


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