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I tend to review using a format that I can comment on plot, characters, setting, atmosphere and dialogue. I also try to point out typos/errors and that sort of thing. This style may change depending on the item!
I'm good at...
I'm better with fiction than anything else. I might be able to have a go at poetry but please don't expect too much!
Favorite Genres
Horror, dark, suspense, thriller, mystery. However, I'm open minded and will read most genres.
Favorite Item Types
Statics - fiction.
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Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: I'm here with a review of this piece as part of the Fossil Fuel package gifted by LostGhost: Seeking & Learning Author IconMail Icon with the Power Reviewers!

*Pencil*Storyline: This tells the story of Carly who struggles with something that has happened to her in the past, but she knows that hiding from it won't help and that it will just push things further under and hurt her more. So with that in mind she pushes herself out of bed and carries on with her day!

*People*Characters: Carly is the character in this piece. It seems that she's had a traumatic experience but she's not willing to throw the towel in and strives to grow stronger. I admire her for that *Smile*

*Home*Setting: The setting of this piece changes, from her room to the park. You set the scene as much as is needed.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: This piece is quite inspiring, the way that she pulls herself up even though she doesn't want to *Smile*




*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*It was 6 A.M.

Here I would say maybe you could write out the word six as that's how it would usually be done with numbers up to 100.

*BulletG*It was six A.M.

*BulletB*and put her hand to find the beeping phone.

I think there's a missing word here.

*BulletB*and put her hand out to find the beeping phone.

*BulletR*"Whenever life gives me hundred things to fear or worry about, there is always a thousand more things to be happy about."

I'm wondering if there's a word missing here? Nice quote though *Smile*

*BulletR*"Whenever life gives me a hundred things to fear or worry about, there is always a thousand more things to be happy about."




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Review of Hollow Nightmare  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I wanted to come and return the review you did for me *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This is a short story that tells of a nightmare a man experiences late one night and still, when he wakes up, he is haunted by it. The dream cliche has been done a lot but I think this works well, though it did leave me wondering whether it was happening when he woke up or whether it stayed with him in his mind.

*People*Characters: There is one main character in this. It's a man who is having a nightmare and struggling to come to terms with it.

*Home*Setting: This takes place in his dream.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: This piece is quite dark and it works well for the genre of the piece.




*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*greasy feathered with nothingness in their eyes.

I feel like there's something missing here but I can't quite put my fingers on it. I think I would write either:

*BulletG*greasy and feathered with nothingness in their eyes.
*BulletG*greasy, feathered men with nothingness in their eyes.

*BulletB*creep slowly in to my body

Into is one word.

*BulletB*creep slowly into my body





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Review of Voice Lessons  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey, I wanted to stop by with some reviews as part of the Spa Package you were gifted! I noticed a lot of items in your port are poetry and I'm not so confident with them so I wanted to stop by your blog.


*Checkg*What I liked:

It looks like you use your blog to vent when something is on your mind. I use mine for the same reason really and I think it's a greay way to let out how you're feeling and even get an opinion. I noticed a few of your entries are about writing and your relationship with it. I think we all doubt our abilities sometimes and I know what you mean about losing your friend for a while, but it's always there and always will be. I'm really glad you managed to find it again *Smile* And I am so glad that you found this site and a way to express yourself. I'm going to add your blog to my blog links and I hope that you update now and again *Heart*


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Review of Orbs of Misnomer  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: ASR | (4.0)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I wanted to come and return the review you di for me *Smile* This piece interested me because of the description.

*Pencil*Storyline: This tells the story of a man who is bringing an army together in the hopes of overcoming the thief and retrieving his name back. It's a really interesting piece and I think this would serve well as a prologue to a longer piece.

*People*Characters: The nameless one is the main character. We don't really get to see inside of his head and understand what he's feeling or where he's coming from. I think that's okay for a short story but if you were to expand it, I would work on letting the reader into his personality more.

*Home*Setting: I'm not really sure where this takes place but I don't think the reader has to know. You set the scene well.



*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!



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Review of The Stare  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I wanted to come and return the review you did for me *Smile* Poetry isn't my strongest point but I'm going to give it a go!


*Checkg*What I liked:

This is a really thought provoking poem. It tells the reader of a man who decides he wants to go to war and serve for his country, following in his father's footsteps. He's a young man, fresh and eager though when he comes back he is changed after everything he's seen. It really made me feel for him. I think the last line is really well done too, it's really haunting.

*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!




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Review of Fifty things  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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This is a Sisco's Good Deed Group Review! *Smile*

Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I saw that somebody had reviewed this piece and I had to stop by and read it for myself *Smile*


*Checkg*What I liked:

I have to say, I really love this list! It's really inventive and creative and lists physical things you want to do as well as emotional and mental achievements too. When I read it I found myself smiling, nodding and shaking my head as I agreed or not with the things you wanted to do. I think the extra list at the end is great too because it shows your limits and the fact that you're not scared to admit that, I like it.

I have to admit that you've inspired me to write my own! Let's see how far I get *Smile*

*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*Subscribe to all the magazine I want.

This should just have an 's' on the end.

*BulletG*Subscribe to all the magazines I want.





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Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey Jeannie! I'm here to return the review you did for me *Smile* I chose this piece because it's an adventure tale about going hiking and I think it's just what I could use right now!

*Pencil*Storyline: This is a neat adventure story about Karen and Diane who go on a trip out before they start college. Diane is convinced it'll be an easy ride while Karen isn't so sure and sure enough in the dense undergrowth and deep water, they soon get lost and bombaraded with different types of wildlife. It's certainly an adventure and one they're both glad to see the back of. This had me hooked throughout as I wished along with the girls that they both got out unscathed!

*People*Characters: Karen and Diane are the main characters here. They're best friends and it seems they have been for a long time and know each other inside and out. I really like that. Diane is an outdoor girl, a leader and confident. Karen is less so but she trusts her friend enough to go along anyway and I think that says a lot about their friendship. I like it.

*Home*Setting: This takes place in the Everglades Trail. I'm assuming this is a real place and it sounds pretty amazing, maybe I'll hike there one day eventually but I certainly won't go alone (I'd definitely get lost!)

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: There is a strong sense of adventure throughout this piece!




*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*Celebrating their nineteenth birthday together

In the paragraph just before this you tell the reader that they're both eighteen. If they've just both had their birthdays it might be worth making that a little clearer.

*BulletB*both girls decided a trip was essential before the hard work begins.

This is written in the past tense but the word 'begins' brings it into the present.

*BulletB*both girls decided a trip was essential before the hard work began.

*BulletR*"That's what I love about you, so sure of yourself." Karen said,

This is a speech tag so it should have a comma.

*BulletR*"That's what I love about you, so sure of yourself," Karen said,

*BulletV*Dianne parked alongside the road. got out her iPod,

I think this should be a comma.

*BulletV*Dianne parked alongside the road, got out her iPod,

*Bullet*the path disappeared entirely once more into knee-high deep water.

I don't think you need the word 'high' here.

*Bullet*the path disappeared entirely once more into knee-deep water.



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Review of The Journey  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I'm just here with a little review of this piece from LHEOG *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This tells the story of a man who, looking for a little inspiration, takes a long ride out, only to find his car runs out of gas and he ends up stranded in the middle of nowhere. It's a race against time to get back to civilisation before his strength runs out...

I think this is a really good piece and is written well. It really drew me into the story and had me on the edge of my seat wondering if he was going to make it back.

*People*Characters: David is the main character in this piece. I get the impression he's in a big sort of business and he has a big deal coming up, hence the proposal. As the story continues I began to realise that he's a work a holic and he's neglected his family to the extreme, only to regret it towards the end.

*Home*Setting: This takes place in the middle of nowhere and you set the scene well to help the reader understand how bad this situation is for him.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: Desperation, David's desperation shines through in this piece.


*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!



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Review of Loving Grief (4)  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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This is a Let's Help Each Other Grow Review! *Smile*

Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm just stopping in with a review for you!

*Pencil*Storyline: This is a really interesting piece in which the reader realises that Katy is grieving but instead of pushing it away, she embraces grief.

*People*Characters: In this I would say it's more a character-driven story and it focuses on Grief. Grief is personified and given really human qualities which I think is unique and it works to make the reader really consider what grief is and why,

*Home*Setting: This takes place in Katy's home. Maybe a little bit of extra background description would be useful.



*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG* "Thank you".

The punctuation should be inside the quotation marks.

*BulletG* "Thank you."

*BulletB*Lovingly Grief remembered how many times she had said "he's in a better place"

I think this bit could use a few commas.

*BulletB*Lovingly, Grief remembered how many times she had said, "He's in a better place."


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Review of Anna  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm here with a review of this piece *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This is a really interesting piece. As the reader, I instantly found myself drawn into Anna and her plight as she tried to reach a place of safety for her and the boy she was carrying, only to find that she wasn't quite who she said she was and the police man who put his trust in her is betrayed and his life is ended. This is certainly a very intriguing piece and it had me gripped till the end! It did leave me a with a couple of questions, for example, I wanted to know who she was, who the boy was and why she was running from the men but attacking the police officer. You may have had a word count but I just thought I'd point this out!

*People*Characters: Anna is a really interesting character. I immediately assumed that because she was in a school and looking after a boy, that she was a teacher. How wrong I was. It just goes to show how we make assumptions about things though! I really liked her as a character and thought she was kind and compassionate, right up until the end! What a turn of personality!

*Home*Setting: This takes place in a school. It's really well set using the atmosphere, background and weather even.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: This piece is really tense. I found myself on the edge of my seat as she tried to escape!

*BurstR*Dialogue: With dialogue, you tend to need to start each new person's speech on a new paragraph to help with the flow of the piece.



*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!


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Review of The Story  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm here with a review from Let's Help Each Other Grow! *Smile*


*Checkg*What I liked:

I have to say, this was a really unusual and original piece but I really liked it! You tell this piece from the point of view of a story, written and edited several times by it's beloved author. Then we see as it's passed off for an award and then again and again for publication, reducing, feeling weaker with changed feelings from the author. I think this is a really clever piece in this way and really made me think about the way I think about my stories (if that made sense!) I have a piece that will always by my 'baby' and I hope I never do this to it! Thank you *Smile*

*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!


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Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm here with a review of this piece from Let's Help Each Other Grow! *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This was a really sweet piece. It tells the story of Harold, a store owner who notices a woman who comes in and helps herself to breakfast every morning. It has a really sweet ending.

*People*Characters: Harold seems like a really nice, genuine guy. He knows exactly what's going on from the minute he sees it but is willing to let it pass by because he realises that the woman must be in a real cinch. I really like him for that. It shows a lot of compassion and empathy. I don't think a lot of people would do what he does.

*Home*Setting: This piece takes place in Harold's store. You set the scene well which allows the reader to be there with Harold.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: This piece was quite tender and emotional at times with a theme of compassion.


*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!


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Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I was looking for something to read and I hit the random review button so here I am! When I read what this poem is about I felt glad to have hit that button. Alzheimers is something that affected my family too.


*Checkg*What I liked:

I don't often read poetry so please bear with me! I'm really glad that I got a chance to read this. I think the poem itself is abstract in the way it picks up themes but it works as I think I imagine a deteriorating mind to continue in such a way too. It captures the chaos that must go on within including those muddled memories, the closed doors, the shattered boundaries. I think this piece works to capture the reality of alzheimers including how hard and how painful it can be for those going through it, as well as confusing. To not know y our own mind must be a hard thing to go through.

Thank you for taking the time to create and share this piece andI hope things are okay *Heart*



*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!




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Review of Vicarious Living  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
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Please remember that these are just my thoughts and somebody else might see it differently!


*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I wanted to come and return the review you did for me. I don't often read poetry but when I spotted what this was about, I couldn't resist!


*Checkg*What I liked:

This is a really interesting piece about the way that people live vicariously through others. I think it's something that's probably already happened for a long time but I think now, with this recent (or is that not so recent) phase of reality TV, it seems to be that we're doing it more and more. I think you captured the mood of this really well and the repetition at the end of each stanza works to pull it all together and draw the message home.

It's funny as for me when someone says reality TV I think of things like Big Brother (which I detest) but I didn't so much think of these beasty programs etc, which I do quite like watching when I have the time. Perhaps I live vicaciously through them too... *Smile* Thanks for sharing quite a thought provoking piece!


*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!




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Review of Nothing  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey Angus! I wanted to stop by and return the review you did for me *Smile* When I saw this piece it sounded dark indeed and I couldn't resist!


*Checkg*What I liked:

Oooh what a dark and creepy piece indeed! I felt shivers! I really like that you manage to describe this nothing in such a desolate and dark way, as it it's going to end everything without being anything. I think it's really well done and the atmosphere is dark and intense!

Thanks for sharing! The only thing I was wondering (and it's just a thought) is that maybe this should be classed as a poem rather than other? Again though, it's just a thought!


*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!



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Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I wanted to stop by and return the review you did for me *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This is a really interesting piece in which a man tries to come to terms with his wife's death. He isn't taking it well (but who would) and doesn't want to return to his former life or the society there.

*People*Characters: The man in this piece is trying to get on and forget. He wants to continue living in simplicity and he realises that doing these dot paintings is something that allows him to do this.

*Home*Setting: I'm not sure where this takes place. It's quite an abstract piece and focuses more on his thoughts, that's not to say it's bad though! I like the way you wrote it.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: This was quite a sad piece following the man's feelings.




*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:


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Review of Do You Think  Open in new Window.
Review by blue jellybaby Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey Ida, I was looking for something to read and when I hit the random review button this popped up!


*Checkg*What I liked:

I don't read much poetry as I tend to find it hard to analyse but there was a strong theme in this that shone all the way through. It comes from the voice of the narrator who I assume is you and this piece speaks of strength and courage. I love how well that comes through *Smile* I also really like that it's almost like you're addressing this person and telling him that you're not scared. I think it's a really poweful piece.

Thank you for sharing!


*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

Original quotes will be in black, any changes or suggestions I'll make in blue to make it clear *Smile*

*BulletG*You strong voice

There's just a little typo here.

*BulletG*Your strong voice



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Review of The Gift of Love  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (3.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I was looking for something to read and hit the random review button, coming up with this! *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This tells the story of Ted, a nine year old boy who one day, receives a parcel he has been waiting his whole life for. He disobeys his parents and opens it in his room, loving the huge clown shoes that he finds inside! He realises they are from his father and even though his mother won't agree, he knows she knows.

This was an interesting story with the climax happening when he receives the shoes.

*People*Characters: I don't quite understand the relationship between the parents and the kids. It felt to be that the parents were a little cold towards Ted. I wonder if there is a conversation behind the scenes between Ted and his mum about his dad. OR maybe he just knows.

*Home*Setting: This takes place in their home.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: I think for me the tone of this piece was about knowing his past/background/parentage.



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*BulletG*His feet felt heavy as he marched up the stairs. His heart pounded in his chest as his feet rose and fell on the steps. His mother and his step-father had been smiling at each other and at him and waiting for him to open the package, nodding at him, “Come on,” they said, standing over him holding their wine glasses expecting him to sit down and comply with their wishes. And Ted was more than a little aware that instead of doing that—he was walking up-stairs.

I think for me this paragraph feels a little redundant. You've already told the reader that the parcel came, his parents were drinking red wine and asking him to open it but he walked away. I think I would just delete this part.
*BulletG*



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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey! I hit the random review button and this popped up, so here I am. Already it's looking like it's going to be a fun piece!


*Checkg*What I liked:

This is a really fun and lighthearted piece. I think it would go well as a children's tale *Smile* In a way! I really like that you've imagined such a world between cats and dogs and had them trying so futilely to come together but having their differences being a big distance between them. I think it could work really well as an analogy too. I liked seeing how the president reacted under pressure but also knowing he was still a kitty at heart and couldn't resist that ball of yarn!

*Cut**Paste*I have no suggestions to make!


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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hi Mike! I'm here with a review of this piece after you sent me a request *Smile*

*Pencil*Storyline: This piece is a short story which follows Brian who is working on writing something. All of a sudden a young girl appears in his apartment and after she disappears, a man. Everything that follows gets curiouser and Brian gets no answers. I really like the ending for this piece. It's a twist that I didn't see coming and I think it worked really well for that reason.

*People*Characters: Brian appears to be a man, perhaps middle aged, who is working hard on his writing. I like that he is a writer hehe. Only, towards the end of the piece the reader discovers that Brian isn't all that he seems to be. I really like that you've been able to characterise him but not let the secret out until the end.

*Home*Setting: This takes place in Brian's home where he is writing. You set the scene well.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: The tone of this piece struck me as confusion as Brian's confusion permeated most of it. I think that helped carry the story forward.



*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*“Where did you come from?” He asked.

This should be a lower case letter as it's a speech tag.

*BulletG*“Where did you come from?” he asked.

*BulletB*Making it to the front door, he grabbed the door knob and it refused to turn.

It's just a thought but I think the word 'but' would work better here.

*BulletB*Making it to the front door, he grabbed the door knob but it refused to turn.

*BulletR*The man poked Brian in the temple, “Full stop.”

There should be a full stop here before the speech.

*BulletR*The man poked Brian in the temple. “Full stop.”



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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm here to return the review you did for me!


*Checkg*What I liked:

I ended up choosing this piece because the title and genre combined made me think it was a dark piece, and indeed it was. It's a very short story that has a beginning, middle and end and is told in as few words as possible. It has quite an impact considering that and I think it works well.

My only suggestion would be to add something in the description. You have quite a few short pieces with this same descripton that you're writing the shortest story possible, but it doesn't tell the reader about the piece. Just a thought!





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Rated: E | (3.0)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hey I'm here with a review of this piece in return for the review you did for me! At first glance it looks like this text is quite heavy and it can be a little daunting for the reader. I would suggest trying to break it up into a few more paragraphs to make it easier on the eye and to read.

*Pencil*Storyline: This looks like it's the start of a story that looks at Jalyssa, her life and her achievements so far. As far as the piece goes it's a good start, it introduces the main character and her goals for the future. It does feel a little slow to me. Often stories start with conflict or something big to draw the reader in and I think that's what this piece is missing.

*People*Characters: Jalyssa is the main character in this piece. Through the narration, we learn that she's a single mum of two, that's she's always been mentally compressed by her family but that she's finally coming to the realisation that she wants more than that. I'm really glad that she's had this big look at her life. We learn about her character through the narration and I think it would be good if we could see it more from her point of view, her direct thoughts etc.

*Home*Setting: The setting of this piece changes but it 's largely character driven and so that's what's important to far.




*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*Wondering what her life is going to look in in ten years

I think this should be 'like'

*BulletG*Wondering what her life is going to look like in ten years

*BulletB*Wondering what her life could be like if she was to step out & take a huge risk,

Usually when written in a story 'and' should be used.

*BulletB*Wondering what her life could be like if she was to step out and take a huge risk,

*BulletR*who has always discouraged her,
*BulletR*who have always discouraged her,

*BulletV*she needs to work a 9 to 5 job,

Usually numbers below 100 are written out in full.

*BulletV*she needs to work a nine to five job,

*Bullet*Jalyssa wanted to cry, but she couldn’t in front of her children.

You have writtne this in the present tense but this brings it into the past. I would write:

*Bullet*Jalyssa wants to cry, but she can't in front of her children.





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Rated: E | (3.5)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hi Lisa, I'm here with my third and final review as part of the package you won!


*Checkg*What I liked:

This is another piece which looks at tales from your parents' childhood. I like that you've done this and included these tales. I would suggest trying to break up some of those bigger paragraphs in order to make it a little easier to read. Also, maybe instead of chapter you could have numbered stories. Just a thought!

I like this line:

I was the type of child who would never sit still, if my legs and arms weren't running, then my mouth surely was.


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*BulletG*My mother's tales were also cute and showed her to be quit sneaking.

I think this should have an 'e' on the end.

*BulletG*My mother's tales were also cute and showed her to be quite sneaky.






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Rated: E | (3.5)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hi Lisa, I'm here for my second of three reviews!



*Checkg*What I liked:

You write this piece as a fond memory. It's made clear from the way you write about him that he was someone you really looked up to and admired and I like that. It shows the fondness you had for him and for the stories he told *Smile* I really like how you included one of those stories for the reader. It gives them a better sense of his character which works really well. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life with us!


*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*One time little George was in school and the teacher ask him where his tablet was,

As this is written in the past tense it should be 'asked'

*BulletG*One time little George was in school and the teacher asked him where his tablet was,


*BulletB*"What do you mean beaten this youngin this-a-way", Granny asked

With dialogue the punctuation mark should come inside the closing speech marks.

*BulletB*"What do you mean beating this youngin this-a-way?" Granny asked

*BulletR*The boy wasn't prepared", for school replied the male teacher,

he had no tablet on which to do his work."


*BulletR*The boy wasn't prepared for school," replied the male teacher. "He had no tablet on which to do his work."



*BulletV*At that point Granny, who was wearing a long ankle legnth skirt

Just a little typo here.

*BulletV*At that point Granny, who was wearing a long ankle length skirt



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Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
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*Reading*Initial hook: Hi Lisa! I'm here with my first of three reviews that you won as part of my package!

*Pencil*Storyline: This is the tale of MAtthew and Sunshine, two people who meet across a river one day. Over many meetings the two fall in love and eventually get married, despite all of the prejudice. However, as their marriage grows Matthew decides he wants more for his children and takes them out into the world where they face more and more prejudice. This is a really sad piece. It makes me sad that people still hold this sort of racist thought against people, but then it also acts as a way to raise awareness.

*People*Characters: Matthew and Sunshine are the two main characters here. They're both from different cultures yet they fall in love. We don't get a deep sense of who they are as people, what their likes and dislikes are, what made them fall for each other etc.

*Home*Setting: The setting of this piece changes but you set the scene each time and it works well.

*Ghost*Atmosphere/tone: Like I said I think this piece is quite sad but it also serves to raise awareness and in that way I think it's really well done.



*Cut**Paste*A few suggestions I had:

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*BulletG*Every one has stories in their family that have been passed down from generation to generation; A story of a war hero,

This doesn't need to be a capital because it's not the start of a new sentence.

*BulletG*Every one has stories in their family that have been passed down from generation to generation; a story of a war hero,

*BulletB*who was 19 years of age at the time,

Numbers below 100 are usually written out.

*BulletB*who was nineteen years of age at the time,

*BulletR*when two men approached the wagon and began taunting Sunshine and one of theme grabbed at her

There's just an extra 'e' here.

*BulletR*when two men approached the wagon and began taunting Sunshine and one of them grabbed at her

*BulletV*immediately began fighting with the two me.
*BulletV*immediately began fighting with the two men.

*Bullet*until Sunshine was ale to travel and re-learn to do things in a comfortable way.

*Bullet*until Sunshine was able to travel and re-learn to do things in a comfortable way.


*BulletG*This is the legacy they left to there children,

This should be their as it indicates possession.

*BulletG*This is the legacy they left to their children,



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