Comments That Make Your Day

[filthytrancendence]

I couldn't have stated my intent more succinctly if I tried.

 

[Publius68]

I just got an email feedback on my Alistaire series that is exactly the reaction I always look for.

Hey, I don't usually send feedback like this, but I want you to know- I'm working my way through the Alistaire stories, and I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. The sex is fun, and these characters are the perfect level of depth where I don't have to analyze but I can relate to them easily, but the humor in these stories is absolutely fucking perfect. I just laughed so hard I got dizzy at yet another conversation with his parents. Please do not ever stop doing what you're doing. … I just wanted you to know, man to man, there are guys out here who love to laugh when reading smut. Cheers, man.

 

[Actingup]

My latest one is a bit niche - it's about a choral music competition in Munich. But (with some kind editing and creative help from @Nynah and @PennyThompson) it turned out well, and the comments so far have absolutely made my week. A few of them below - it makes it all worthwhile.

Lanmandragon (from Germany - I was braced for a correction on sauna etiquette or Munich things...)
An absolutely astonishing story, particularly on Literotica. Well written, gripping, amazingly well researched (I worked as a touring musician in younger years and can feel some of the situations) and very moving. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous
Wow! What a wonderful story. Twists, turns, ups, downs, in the end everything came together in the Finale. 5*! I am an amateur musician, have played Ticheli, played Whitaker, watched and played Hair, but never imagined them being all together in the same story. Bravo!

reader1000
This finely written romance resonates even with this non-musical oldster whose only voice performance was minimal and 65 years ago. The excellent backstories, character development and plot twists, as well as the locales, all were very strong. The equally powerful sensual scenes added to this romance but were not needed, as they often are, to keep the reader’s flagging attention in a weaker story. A truly fine effort. Brava!

 

[BDA73]

"Mmm fuck, I did just cum your permission was all I needed. Ahhhhhh"

Best comment ever!!!

 

[Publius68]

My latest one is a bit niche - it's about a choral music competition in Munich. But (with some kind editing and creative help from @Nynah and @PennyThompson) it turned out well, and the comments so far have absolutely made my week. A few of them below - it makes it all worthwhile.

Lanmandragon (from Germany - I was braced for a correction on sauna etiquette or Munich things...)
An absolutely astonishing story, particularly on Literotica. Well written, gripping, amazingly well researched (I worked as a touring musician in younger years and can feel some of the situations) and very moving. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous
Wow! What a wonderful story. Twists, turns, ups, downs, in the end everything came together in the Finale. 5*! I am an amateur musician, have played Ticheli, played Whitaker, watched and played Hair, but never imagined them being all together in the same story. Bravo!

reader1000
This finely written romance resonates even with this non-musical oldster whose only voice performance was minimal and 65 years ago. The excellent backstories, character development and plot twists, as well as the locales, all were very strong. The equally powerful sensual scenes added to this romance but were not needed, as they often are, to keep the reader’s flagging attention in a weaker story. A truly fine effort. Brava!

I have this one open in a tab right now. I just need time to dig in...

 

[THBGato]

Apropos of that thread about Stacnash, two commenters on Pygmalion 3.0 took issue with their views on the story this week. Very nice to be defended!


Though, actually, what really made my day was not being defended so much as them both *getting* the story. (Plus, it's always good for my ego to be mentioned in the same sentence as onehitwanda, redgarters and JCMcNeilly.) Big thanks to @DawnDuckie and @Ralitsa should they happen to venture this way.

 

[MrPixel]

Now this one absolutely made my day:

Great literary example of story done almost entirely by conversation and character.

 

[Actingup]

Apropos of that thread about Stacnash, two commenters on Pygmalion 3.0 took issue with their views on the story this week. Very nice to be defended!
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Though, actually, what really made my day was not being defended so much as them both *getting* the story. (Plus, it's always good for my ego to be mentioned in the same sentence as onehitwanda, redgarters and JCMcNeilly.) Big thanks to @DawnDuckie and @Ralitsa should they happen to venture this way.

She loved your story at least, even if she wrote 'My chest hurt reading some of her dialogue' and other subjective things. #blessedbyStacnash

I missed seeing this when it came out... one more for the list.

 

[Bassytian]

I had trouble figuring out how to begin this romantic subplot. Even if this is the only comment I get about it, seeing this really made my day!

 

[VallesMarineris]

Just got this comment for Separatrix Pt. 01 Ch. 01, the first chapter of a novel-length sci-fi story I've been gradually publishing:

by Anonymous user on 8 hours ago

I don't think I've ever read a more memorably mysterious, intriguing and sexy intro to a story than this. Thanks. I need to read the rest of it. NOW! Not trying to demand that you provide the rest of the story, but rather trying to convey the depth of my craving for more of the story.

 

[THBGato]

This lovely reader called @perversion_lover has been working their way through my stories, in order, and commenting on pretty much all of them. This latest comment on Desire & Duende makes me sad they've only got two more stories left to read:

Still, that might be the motivation I need to finish one of the five pieces I have in progress!

 

[Actingup]

My editors gave me strong advice around a short scene in 'Letting the Sunshine In', where a conversation occurs between two women about the C-Section scar that one of them was showing in the sauna. The scene was much better for their input, but I was still a bit worried that it might be uncomfortable reading. So it was great to get this comment from Anonymous:

"This was very nice, I enjoyed all the musical references and even recognized all the ones prior to 2000!
And as someone who has had multiple C-sections, you wear those scars with pride. I earned those and folks will damn well hear about them if they ask!"

Thanks Anonymous for showing us the way in body positivity. Plus also affirming the old-people's music in the story, (although not as much as @iwatchus who mentioned that he'd attended that Genesis tour!).

 

[gordo12]

Nice comment this AM on Fido. "That was a very funny story."

Fido was a story I hesitated to publish, it was so out there. But a couple of prereaders said it's hilarious, go for it.
For a change of pace I've decided to publish the last few comments. Warning** Drinking coffee and/or a full bladder are not good places to start reading.

*Hilarious! A couple of good belly laughs

*Excellent!
I have to come back every so often for a good chuckle!!!

*Very imaginative and amusing. I liked it. Thank you.

*My great Dane would have shredded someone "wrestling" with my wife.

*That is fun from an amazing perspective. Five stars for originality and great imagery.

*Truly a unique story. This is a must read for a different take on a Loving Wives story.

*I think this may just be the funniest story I've read on here. Absolutely brilliant very well done.

& so on!

Warning: Awkward sentence where the site decided for some reason, known only to them, to change a reference to the Tinder App. I seriously resent them doing that. It wasn't a link or recommendation. And what they wrote is not something I would have ever submitted.

 

[NoTalentHack]

On Under Penalty of Law, my Crime and Punishment entry from last year:

Reading the tags, I was prepared to wade into a shitshow. What you gave us was lovely, and horny, and funny, and wonderful. Thank you for your work.

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

@SuddenlyMaddie left this one last night on Savage Daughter.

This is why I write what I write. I reread the story too, and only cried three times.

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I don't know how many times I've read and reread this story. I know that since the first read, I've had several breakthroughs in my relationship with my mom. She has called me her daughter, but more importantly, she has treated me as her daughter. I am my mother's savage daughter. The one who runs barefoot cursing sharp stones. I am my mother's savage daughter. I will not cut my hair; I will not lower my voice.

 

[gordo12]

A nice comment on Transplant this afternoon.

"Amazing story. Congrats and a big thank you!"

 

[WordsIntheWyld]

Anonymous 43 minutes ago
Interesting take on Feb Sucks. I Didn't like it but I'm sure the ladies will love it, after all it's pure Hallmark saccharin. You sure your a guy? Cos you sure don't write like one.

I'm made up of sarcasm and caffeine, so when I first read this comment, my instinct was to fire back. I didn't care if it was from an Anon or not. But then, shockingly, my filter kicked in. I laughed. Hard. And realized something else: I had actually succeeded in writing the main character exactly right. So, to whoever you are, sincerely, thank you.

 

[NoTalentHack]

Anonymous 43 minutes ago
Interesting take on Feb Sucks. I Didn't like it but I'm sure the ladies will love it, after all it's pure Hallmark saccharin. You sure your a guy? Cos you sure don't write like one.

I'm made up of sarcasm and caffeine, so when I first read this comment, my instinct was to fire back. I didn't care if it was from an Anon or not. But then, shockingly, my filter kicked in. I laughed. Hard. And realized something else: I had actually succeeded in writing the main character exactly right. So, to whoever you are, sincerely, thank you.

Ah, yes, the “Fellas, is it gay to have emotions?” response. Love seeing those. “You’re not going to trick me into being happy!”

 

[TheLobster]

The profile blurb of one of my recent followers:



Can't help but to appreciate the honesty.

 

[gordo12]

Another nice comment on Fido this morning: I applaud his linguistic abilities!

"All makes perfect sense to me, as I speak dog, also cat, German, French, Spanish and English. However, when I need a really good conversation, I go to the dogs and cats. People are just too weird. Great story. 5 STARS. I guess Rufus was just too "RUFF" on Cindy's trolls."

 

[gordo12]

A couple of comments that came in a couple of days ago:

Hidden Boss
Very readable feel-good story. The problems of coffee shop workers are very understandable. They are a customer service job just like a restaurant worker but without the tips that restaurant workers get. No lone frequent coffee shops but when I did my change always went into the tip jar. But most customers pocketed their change ! Do not understand why anyone would make a career out of being a barista but some do.


The Bet (10 dates)
interesting story with unexpected plot twist. Very readable. I enjoyed it. A story where everyone comes out ahead with no hurt feelings. Too bad real life seldom works out this way.

 

[gordo12]

A comment from this morning on Buckshot Ranch

Loved it 5 stars

 

[THBGato]

Newest story "What a Difference a Day Makes" has had some lovely comments that have been making me grin.

@redgarters made me blush with this:

That was just choice as.

There are so many places in this where you weave the language in a way that makes me wish I could do the same. Your power of effortlessly blending description and emotion is beautiful.

The slow realization of Marama not being who Luna thinks she is works great too, the buildup is so good.

There's one thing that stands out to me, that that I absolutely loved, having so many times tried to put a similar emotion in words. And then here it is perfectly done:

"I thought I'd had kisses before. Nah. They weren't kisses. They weren't kisses the way SunnyD isn't orange juice. They weren't kisses the way drizzle isn't a downpour, the way a doorbell isn't music, the way a tanning salon isn't the sunrise, the way a seed isn't a tree, the way a match isn't a fire."

Beautiful.

and @PuggyWishbone picked up on the same line:

I am moderately concerned that I may have somehow developed an allergy to your stories. That sounds weird, right? Can that be an actual thing? I wouldn't have thought so, but I don't know how else to explain the fact that I routinely get choked up and my eyes start to water every time I read one.

Anyway, real or not, it happened again this time. The first time was as I read the amazing line "They weren't kisses the way SunnyD isn't orange juice." Do you think I might just be allergic to brilliance? It happened again when they counted down to their first "I love you"s together.

Sometimes my nose begins to run when I eat too much too quickly, but this feels very different. It's just weird.

(Is it weird to be pleased that I'm making readers cry? Does that make me a bad person?)

And then I was dead chuffed that at least one reader (@SerArthurHeath ) made exactly the connection I was hinting at (but for obvious legal reasons will not confirm):

Wait, is Harvey... That Harvey? The horrible sexually abusive one in real life?

 

[TheWritingGroup]

This was funny to me. The second comment shown just came in:

Yes, the writing style is awkward, Anonymous. Because it was literally the first fiction I ever published online anywhere.

--Annie

 

[PennyThompson]

So my latest story has the most bonkers rating/comment/views ratio that I've ever had


But the comments definitely made my day! One of the nicest kinds of comments I think I can receive on a smut story are of the "I'm not into X, but..." genre, and I got a number of them

From the lovely @WaxPhilosophic:

Never thought I'd be reading monster erotica, but after seeing your name on it, here I am. A five star read to be sure. I like the mix of academic paper writing passages with the real world... um, research. Looking forward to seeing what you'll dream up next.

@814writer1961 said:

A bit strange I must admit, but I enjoyed it. Partly the education on the subject was quite convincing, mingled with the experience of a rather unusual partner. It makes my own foray into “monsterfucking” seem very amateurish.

@Bigbobnc gave an enthusiastically horny:

Wow, I’m floored. This topic is not something I’m usual drawn to or even turned on by, but between the description of Melanie (I love petite girls with her build) and then their first encounter nand then the cl8max I found myself joining in their pleasure, and then her wanting to continue to see him gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.

And @FrenchTomcat said:

Brilliant and witty. As many commenters, Monster Erotica is generally not my thing but your story was great Compact, funny, hot, and enlightening.

But the comment that absolutely melted me while I was checking my phone on my lunch break at work was anonymous

Innovative and interesting structure, well-executed. Relatable characters, then that is to be expected from you. Heat and cuteness intermingled, ditto. I see people use the word sweet about your work more than anything else. It’s obviously true, but I think it can mask the evident fact that you are also a very accomplished writer, who knows how to convey emotions, and tell a layered story. I’m sure it takes a lot of effort for your prose to feel so effortless.