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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 11:05:27 GMT -5
It's time to visit Sanitaria Springs again. This week we check in with Alec and his story, Little Bit. This story builds specifically on the story line started in The Space Between so you may want to read that one again, first. |
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Post by Neal on Oct 2, 2016 14:28:34 GMT -5
I just read the story. I think it is one of your best. I saw a couple spelling/typing errors, but they didn't detract very much. If having to wash my face, after reading, because some how my eyes and cheeks got wet is an indicator of anything, then I guess the story effected me. Well done. More please.
Your horse is safe.
Neal
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Post by Karvel on Oct 2, 2016 15:17:21 GMT -5
I was waiting on this one like forever,from the very day Alec was discharged from the hospital to be exact. Didn't expect it to take this long but it was well worth the wait. Thanks for the time and effort it took to moved Alec out of his mostly Peter Pan ways and showed us the caring, and compassionate side of him that we know existed, We saw it with Lucien and now Micah. I look forward to seeing (reading) Alec grow and mature into the role of the great social worker that he wants to become. Btw is Judge Kirkwood still presiding over family court?? :-)
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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 15:25:25 GMT -5
I just read the story. I think it is one of your best. I saw a couple spelling/typing errors, but they didn't detract very much. If having to wash my face, after reading, because some how my eyes and cheeks got wet is an indicator of anything, then I guess the story effected me. Well done. More please. Your horse is safe. Neal Aww, thanks, Neal! I sure do love Alec and his inability to turn from someone who needs help, and the wisdom Micah showed in trusting Alec. If you see errors, please shoot me a mail or message on the board so I can fix it! |
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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 15:27:40 GMT -5
I was waiting on this one like forever,from the very day Alec was discharged from the hospital to be exact. Didn't expect it to take this long but it was well worth the wait. Thanks for the time and effort it took to moved Alec out of his mostly Peter Pan ways and showed us the caring, and compassionate side of him that we know existed, We saw it with Lucien and now Micah. I look forward to seeing (reading) Alec grow and mature into the role of the great social worker that he wants to become. Btw is Judge Kirkwood still presiding over family court?? :-) Karvel, So I was originally thinking I'd have to wait until Alec graduated to have him meet Micah, but then it occurred to me that I could get around it this way. I'm glad because Micah was banging around in my head NOW and I didn't want to lose the story. I, too, look forward to Alec growing and really becoming who he is. Yes, Judge Kirkwood is still there, handling other cases :-) |
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Post by Nelson on Oct 2, 2016 16:57:55 GMT -5
So one of the things I like about your writing is the realism hiding within the idealism. Alec (good to see him and Sasha again) felt the need to do something, but it wasn't all smiles and hearts-trust takes time. I know this a short story so I liked the pace of the action. I'm not articulating this the way I want to, but I'm glad this wasn't easy for anyone. Hard on Alec and Sasha b/c they wanted to do more fast but couldn't. Hard on Micah b/c trust is incredibly difficult. Hard on the Doctor and professor lawyer, and even hard on mom and dad. Everyone wants what's best but what is best is the question. How to do right by everyone. Even Sasha asking what would happen to their relationship. That's the realism I was talking about. It makes the whole story feel real and therefore much more heartwarming then it would of been if everything was easy. Now you've got the reader firmly in their corner rooting for the family to succeed and grow. Thanks for the story.
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Post by RK on Oct 2, 2016 17:01:36 GMT -5
I was surprised to see this happen when it did.
Nicely done.
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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 17:51:34 GMT -5
So one of the things I like about your writing is the realism hiding within the idealism. Alec (good to see him and Sasha again) felt the need to do something, but it wasn't all smiles and hearts-trust takes time. I know this a short story so I liked the pace of the action. I'm not articulating this the way I want to, but I'm glad this wasn't easy for anyone. Hard on Alec and Sasha b/c they wanted to do more fast but couldn't. Hard on Micah b/c trust is incredibly difficult. Hard on the Doctor and professor lawyer, and even hard on mom and dad. Everyone wants what's best but what is best is the question. How to do right by everyone. Even Sasha asking what would happen to their relationship. That's the realism I was talking about. It makes the whole story feel real and therefore much more heartwarming then it would of been if everything was easy. Now you've got the reader firmly in their corner rooting for the family to succeed and grow. Thanks for the story. Thank you, Nelson, and I agree. Some of this was even pointed out by my editor and changes were made accordingly. Emotions don't just drain away, things experience teaches us are things we consider before we commit. I think circumstances forced Micah's hand, but he took a calculated risk on Alec and I think it paid off. And you're right, things like that affect everyone and when the system works right, you get outcomes like this. When it doesn't you get the first five or six times he was taken - and returned - to his mother. Thanks for writing in! |
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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 17:52:02 GMT -5
I was surprised to see this happen when it did. Nicely done. I had originally planned to do it when Alec graduated but found a way to do it earlier. Thanks for reading and writing in! |
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Post by Lugnutz on Oct 2, 2016 18:44:54 GMT -5
I wondered how that was going to work. You handled it beautifully. Heading there to read it again.  |
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Post by Dabeagle on Oct 2, 2016 18:52:54 GMT -5
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lug!
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