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Review of Verbum Quaerere  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Very fun! I don’t do word searches much because of compatibility with my smart phone, but it’s fun to see the words from Ancient Rome. It reminds me of my high school Latin class.
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Review of The Coffee Monkey  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Great short story- I like the set up you did with this quote because it half made me expect the new puppy would make coffee somehow:
But I knew in my heart that I would never be able to teach it to make the morning coffee.
You also set up the punch line in the first paragraph without ruining the surprise. The little details about Marsha’s job, the kids growing up, the death of the old dog, and the puppy all tie in well, even with a story this short. The puppy seems to stand for hope for the future- feeling like a lot of things are possible in a new phase of life.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Very cute! I like the idea of a “sole” mate.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice story! Congrats on winning the Cramp today. 🙂
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Interesting juxtaposition of future and traditional imagery. The appearance of heaven at the end was definitely a surprise🙂
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Sounds like a self fulfilling prophecy- he destroyed the chamber because it was trying to destroy him. Nice work!
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Nice work! I like how you found a logical way for them to discover each other’s birthdays. I’m curious what their career field was and how they ended up getting jobs in the Muggle world.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I love the names - Amelia Bedelia, Buttermilk3 - and the moderator intervention!
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Review of The Angel Number  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Brilliant! I love this. It’s a pleasant twist and includes the numerology without seeming over the top.
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Review of Escape  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is great- very realistic, with the ash making the car stop. I like the detail of the grizzly bear bringing up the rear/chasing behind.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
I hope an apocalyptic event like this never happens, but it’s an interesting story.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Nice work! Remember to put the keywords in bold to qualify for the contest.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Thoughtful words on the bleakness of the political situation…
You may need to check against the Sept requirements re: need for 4 syllables in the fourth line (in the first stanza) and need for 7 lines (you have 8 in the third stanza).
Have a great day!
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Review of Groceries  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Too true! Nice sept.
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Review of Arlington  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
Great poem about the Veterans’ cemetery…
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Review of Unavailable  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
A nice thoughtful Christmas story about making it work out…nice job, a fun read.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Very creative short story. It was a pleasure to read about Sanjeev’s idea of giving Santa a new snack.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice job, sweet story. I know someone who eats pickle-peanut butter sandwiches…
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Review of A Box of Weeds  Open in new Window.
for entry "The Artist of Bowness" Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Great work! I enjoyed your scene of an artist/musician/artisan living his life.
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Review of Shadow Moon  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Excellent story, as always. I like how she got a new name, Blue Jay’s Song, and how disappearing into the night is turned into a blessing instead of something terrible.
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice imagery of fresh air and rain, and family ties. Great poem. 🙂
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Beautiful and unique idea to have that pinch of stardust!
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Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Fun idea! I would like to worship some spaghetti.
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Review of Solar Eclipse  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Very creative response to the contest prompt! I like how you had Alex reading, "Escape the Alien Ship," and it sets up a potential second chapter were the story to continue.
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Review of Gadzooks!  Open in new Window.
Review by ChristineB Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice word play! Keep up the good work.
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