Old Reviews from BB’s original library (and from BW)

Reviewer: BluewindFarm Signed

Date: 28 May 2013 06:18 pm Title: Shadows

An interesting comparison of brothers, those who could care less and those who couldn’t care more.

Author’s Response:

Well and succinctly put! Yes, vastly different. The trouble with the eldest in that “other” family was…he did care, he just never did do the right thing about it. He hid it, even within himself, so it wouldn’t get in the way of what he believed he had to do–or what he talked himself into what he had to do. Like in your comment for Purgatory, he listened to the flawed logic in his head and ignored the more important truth in his heart. He let his brothers down, both of them. And his father, too. And Adam. And certainly Joe. And… But our “Cs” certainly know what matters!

Reviewer: Cheaux Signed

Date: 01 Apr 2011 11:30 pm Title: Shadows

Nice story, Freya. It was very cinematic with some lovely turns of phrase. How lucky we are Joe has better brothers than poor Jeremy.

Author’s Response:

Thank you! I love that you call it cinematic! 😀

Reviewer: Annie K Cowgirl Signed

Date: 27 Mar 2011 09:32 pm Title: Shadows

G-R-E-A-T story! I really really loved it; there was movement and meaning in every word. Thank you so much for writing this!

Author’s Response:

Thank you! 😀 I enjoyed writing this one very much! I’m so glad you liked it!

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Some Saved Reviews from Bonanza World

sueg [registered]          2011.03.12 – 01:51PM | Member | Respond

wow, what an interesting premise – evil in shadows – and well written story.

mohegan [registered]  2011.03.11 – 07:52PM | Member | Respond

A very suspenseful story with some good psychological twists; yet it stays cerefully within the time period and the little that was known about psychological dysfunction at that time.

Puchi Ann [registered]            2011.03.11 – 08:54AM | Member | Respond

That was a truly wonderful story, well crafted with building and believable suspense, as well as a significant theme. Your original characters were well developed and provided a good contrast with three better brothers. I enjoyed this story very much.

gannwanda [registered]          2011.03.10 – 08:21PM | Member | Respond

good story

bearsblue57 [registered]          2011.03.10 – 08:14PM | Member | Respond

wow truly excellent story – loved the way joe realized he family was different and special

Laurie [registered]       2011.03.10 – 07:06PM | Member | Respond

very good story, thanks

Author’s Response: Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

MarieD [registered]     2011.03.10 – 01:59PM | Member | Respond

I enjoyed your story

Author’s Response: Thank you so much!

luv4adam [registered]2011.03.10 – 01:26PM | Member | Respond

very good

Author’s Response: Thank you!

warrabit [registered]    2011.03.10 – 08:45AM | Member | Respond

A very good story. Well written with a transfixing plot.

Author’s Response: Thank you so much! I love that you found it “transfixing!” And I’m very glad you enjoyed it! 😀

ilj [registered]  2011.03.09 – 07:30PM | Member | Respond

Very nice story! Thanks for posting.

Author’s Response: I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing! 😉

sherrylou [registered]  2011.03.09 – 11:42AM | Member | Respond

Great story! So well written!

Author’s Response: Thank you very much! 😀

JoeC [registered]         2011.03.09 – 09:46AM | Member | Respond

Dear Freya, I liked your story very much. The tension in the house combined with Joe’s thoughts gave me goose bumps. Three brothers of both sides so much alike but so different. Fate is playing a big role in every persons life and often it’s only a little piece that brings luck or doom. Thanx for the story. JoeC

Author’s Response: Yay! I gave you goose bumps! (grin) I’m glad i was able to affect you with words! 😉 Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the story! 😀

lnarhi [registered]        2011.03.09 – 02:02AM | Member | Respond

Excellent story. The writing paints a picture of what’s happening, but also creates an atmosphere and we can really feel the different emotions.

Author’s Response: Thank you very much! I’m so glad you “saw” and were also able to feel what was happening! I love that you found this story created an atmosphere! Thanks again! 🙂

steviec [registered]      2011.03.08 – 11:56PM | Member | Respond

Really great story. The description of Joe’s fear in the beginning is so true of the feeling you get when you go out into a yard of dark shadows. I loved the comparison between John and his brothers and Joe and his.

Author’s Response: Thank you so much! Yep, I pulled from all those chilling times we’ve known here or there in the dark, spooked by shadows and strange noises…standing under trees and hearing them rustling when it’s too dark to see the leaves…;-) I’m glad I captured that feeling for you, and very glad you enjoyed the story! Thanks again!

cassielynn [registered]2011.03.08 – 09:51PM | Member | Respond

Very powerful writing and skillfull nuanced characterization of Joe.

Author’s Response: Thank you very much! I’m flattered by your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

lnarhi [registered]        2011.03.09 – 02:02AM | Member | Respond

Excellent story. The writing paints a picture of what’s happening, but also creates an atmosphere and we can really feel the different emotions.

steviec [registered]      2011.03.08 – 11:56PM | Member | Respond

Really great story. The description of Joe’s fear in the beginning is so true of the feeling you get when you go out into a yard of dark shadows. I loved the comparison between John and his brothers and Joe and his.

cassielynn [registered]2011.03.08 – 09:51PM | Member | Respond

Very powerful writing and skillfull nuanced characterization of Joe.

grammagoose [registered]       2011.03.08 – 09:20PM | Member | Respond

Loved your story – well written. Liked the last line – Joe never did want to talk to the doctor anyways. LOL!

weav2265 [registered]            2011.03.08 – 09:19PM | Member | Respond

I enjoyed this story. I liked the comparison between people and the monsters that lurk in the shadows.

moira4eku [registered]            2011.03.08 – 08:51PM | Member | Respond

Thanks for the great story! Poor Joe, he really did have a terrible time of it, didn’t he? It’s sad to see people change so drastically for the worse. Thanks again for a great story.

tidman [registered]      2011.03.08 – 07:43PM | Member | Respond

Once again, great story. Loved the suffering and then the rescue, but enjoyed Joe’s thinking throughout the story. Thanks for writing!!

LindaK [registered]    2011.03.08 – 05:20PM | Member | Respond

Thanks for a great story, I love how you linked shadows, monsters and man’s humanity or lack thereof.

alhernandez1 [registered]        2011.03.08 – 12:51PM | Member | Respond

good story

buddyarmes [registered]         2011.03.08 – 10:20AM | Member | Respond

The tension created in the first half of the story was skillfully done-you had me creeping along with Joe while he hunted for the “monsters” in the dark. I also appreciate the way your villains were not just standard bad guys but were fleshed out with their own backstory as well. Although I’m an Adam girl, I always like stories where Joe’s intelligence and deep feelings are shown. Well done! Sharon

sandipea [registered]   2011.03.08 – 08:39AM | Member | Respond

Interesting story–three brothers who should have loved each other and Adam, Hoss and Little Joe, who are only half-brothers, love each other so much. The story was very sad–too bad that there was something missing that caused these three men to make such awful decisions and the result was death for all three. I liked the story a lot. Great job.

southernsuga [registered]        2011.03.07 – 10:27PM | Member | Respond

Awesome. Loved the visuals. I love how you have the brotherly love down to a art. Looking forward to your next piece.

hogan [registered]       2011.03.07 – 08:37PM | Member | Respond

I enjoyed the suspense! Great story. Thanks

Author’s Response: I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know!

Jay [registered]            2011.03.07 – 08:35PM | Member | Respond

Thank you for this story!

Author’s Response: Thank you for the review!;-) I’m glad you liked it!

donnap [registered]     2011.03.07 – 07:11PM | Member | Respond

Wow, that was a wonderfully written story. I really needed a SJS when I turned on my computer and there it was. Thanks. It also sounds like someone doesn’t sleep at night……

Author’s Response: Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to give you your SJS fix for the day! 😉 We’ve all had those dark, sleepless nights, full of sounds we can’t place–or don’t want to! Last night I thought I heard very scary growling and huffing outside my window…. turned out to be snow and ice sliding off the roof! Glad it wasn’t Bigfoot! LOL! 😉 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

hogan [registered]       2011.03.07 – 08:37PM | Member | Respond

I enjoyed the suspense! Great story. Thanks

Author’s Response: I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know!

Jay [registered]            2011.03.07 – 08:35PM | Member | Respond

Thank you for this story!

Author’s Response: Thank you for the review!;-) I’m glad you liked it!

donnap [registered]     2011.03.07 – 07:11PM | Member | Respond

Wow, that was a wonderfully written story. I really needed a SJS when I turned on my computer and there it was. Thanks. It also sounds like someone doesn’t sleep at night……

Author’s Response: Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to give you your SJS fix for the day! 😉 We’ve all had those dark, sleepless nights, full of sounds we can’t place–or don’t want to! Last night I thought I heard very scary growling and huffing outside my window…. turned out to be snow and ice sliding off the roof! Glad it wasn’t Bigfoot! LOL! 😉 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Prima donna [registered]         2011.03.07 – 06:10PM | Member | Respond

A good drama story to read.

Author’s Response: Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

kathy65 [registered]    2011.03.07 – 05:00PM | Member | Respond

This story is filled with tension, and how to sets of brothers react so differently to each other. Well written.

Author’s Response: Thank you! Yes, the Millers are like shadows–dark shadows–of the Cartwrights in many ways. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

gf3 [registered]           2011.03.07 – 03:50PM | Member | Respond

Great job! It was really well written. The introduction was very evocative and you kept the tension going throughout.

Author’s Response: Thank you! It was a good challenge to try to capture that creepy feeling we all get now and then, when alone, in a quiet house at night…. 😉

Angela Lawso [registered]      2011.03.07 – 02:40PM | Member | Respond

Angela Lawso I enjoyed reading your story which combined excitement with risks and also a mixed up family who didn’t know that the Cartwrights family ties would cause them a lot of trouble. You made the story feel very real, the worry about the dark at the beginning was well written.

Author’s Response: Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!