Comments That Make Your Day

[Eosphorus]

His settings prevent me from DMing him to tell him this directly, but I am delighted, chuffed and stoked to have taught @Eosphorus some new words today, as revealed in his lovely comment on my "Jade and the Unicorn Affair":

I came here after the other Jade story the other day. This was another clever and well-constructed caper. A good mix of adventure, humor, and sexiness. Great twist at the end, too.
The safecracking aspects really stood out to me as well-written and smart. I also enjoyed looking up some of the Australian slang. Didn’t know “bogan” or “offsider.”
More Jade, please!

(some of that safecracking detail was suggested by @PennyThompson, incidentally, who as we know is more than just a pretty but offcentred profile picture)

The comment also made up for the preceding comment from somebody else urging me to have my heroine eschew safe sex in her next adventure, which didn't sit very well with me (or Jade).

I double-checked my settings and I haven’t disabled DMs. I’ll try to figure out how to fix this. I’m glad you wound up bringing this to my attention.

Loved the story, loved learning a little Australian lingo, and LOVE Jade. That pixie cut!

 

[PennyThompson]

I double-checked my settings and I haven’t disabled DMs. I’ll try to figure out how to fix this. I’m glad you wound up bringing this to my attention.

Loved the story, loved learning a little Australian lingo, and LOVE Jade. That pixie cut!

I haven't been able to DM you in the past either, or I would have thanked you for some of your wonderful comments a long time ago

Here on the forum side click on your profile pic and name, then click Privacy, then look at your "Allow users to" options, "Start Conversations with you" should probably be set to "Members only," if you want people to be able to message you!

 

[Eosphorus]

I haven't been able to DM you in the past either, or I would have thanked you for some of your wonderful comments a long time ago

Here on the forum side click on your profile pic and name, then click Privacy, then look at your "Allow users to" options, "Start Conversations with you" should probably be set to "Members only," if you want people to be able to message you!

Thanks, Penny! I’d no idea.

 

[Actingup]

Thanks, Penny! I’d no idea.

Now you'll be accessibility compliant. Thanks Penny for finding the fix, and (while I'm writing) also for the reminders that the way that our characters present themselves is important to the reader.

 

[HelenL]

Right back at you, kiddo!

I work on the theory that, although most people won’t check for a response, some of them do, and others will see your appreciation and be motivated to comment accordingly. I also DM named commentators when I have the energy.

Even if they don't check back, plenty of others will read the comment and reply and appreciate the give and take. I know when I read comment with replies that the author takes comments seriously. I haven't replied much lately, but when someone points out a unique perspective it's worth adding to, whether or not I agree with them.

 

[Actingup]

"A boring story. The writer doesn't know how to create a stimulating and sexy atmosphere. Simply a lack of talent."

Did you get Stacn_shed too?

 

[HelenL]

Did you get Stacn_shed too?

Mine was anonymous

I did have another commenter leap in to defend me, but by then I'd already grabbed the quote for my signature.

 

[Djmac1031]

wanna say thank you to @Off_base for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

I've seen you in AH, and so glad I found this! Loved the characters and that you didn't make it a *gay girl gets turned* story. Faved and followed, 5

 

[Off_base]

wanna say thank you to @Off_base for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

This is such a win win! Not only a great story, but you became my 100th followerrr!!!
Yay!

 

[Djmac1031]

This is such a win win! Not only a great story, but you became my 100th followerrr!!!
Yay!

It wasn't an obligatory follow back, FYI. I looked at a few of your stories and they look interesting to me. Ill check them out as I can.

I'm very happy with how The Geek Girl turned out, and im glad readers are too.

 

[Off_base]

It wasn't an obligatory follow back, FYI. I looked at a few of your stories and they look interesting to me. Ill check them out as I can.

I'm very happy with how The Geek Girl turned out, and im glad readers are too.

Thank you.
Geek Girl is like a real life, sweet romcom that plays out between gay/straight friends all the time, and you nailed it. The fun banter is spot on. Congrats!

 

[redgarters]

"You don't just give up on a lucky ring" might be one of my favorite quotes in a long time, it really hit me hard. There is something so beautifully and romantically hopeful in just that little statement.

Romantically hopeful. I love that phrasing, because that was exactly the sentiment I was trying to convey. Sometimes the readers just 'get it'

 

[Publius68]

Here is another genre of comment that make me especially happy (From the latest entry of Tiki Totek Hotel):

Ok, this chapter in particular is hilarious.

Ditching out on a SERE exercise due to lack of effectiveness supervision is the most E-4 Mafia thing ever, and it makes all the dialogue so much more fun.

I'm wondering when the Air Force/ Space Force folks from Patrick/ Cape Canaveral and the Navy folks from Port Canaveral are going to start hearing about this amazingly hedonistic resort just down the road, and start spending weekends and leave periods there (because trust me, this is what would happen- see also, time spent in Key West).

To be clear, I never served in the US (or any other) armed forces, and have only a few old friends who did. I had never heard of the E-4 Mafia until I DuckDuckGoed it in response to this comment. Yet I seemed to nail exactly what I was going for. This is in no way the first time I’ve gotten comments like this. I did almost no research for that chapter other than a simple query on What Does a Corporal Do? I simply deduced everything else from human first principles, and apparently, I nailed it!

 

[THBGato]

It's great getting comments from authors you admire. Even better is when they re-read your story. This on Twenty:

I said this is one of those stories that you have to come back and reread - so here I am again.

And it's every bit as good this time, as ever.

The Molly problem.... I get the desire to extract 'revenge', but isn't she just as much a victim of circumstances as Poppy? Nope, it's the Tristans and the Donald Trumps of the world that I take issue with. But Molly, I'd let her crash on my couch and give her soup in the morning - the poor kid is just trying to survive in this world. Maybe she would rob me blind - but no worse than Jeff Bezos is doing to everyone. Just a matter of perspective, I suppose.

Enough of that, I think it's time for the story about Daisy (everyone's favourite grandmother) soon.

@DawnDuckie you utter sweetheart! X


Yeah... not sure I'll make it to Daisy's story sadly. We'll see...

 

[MelissaBaby]

I guess they liked My Fall and Rise.

 

[metropolinational]

Once again, incredibly humbling comments for the last chapter of Botched, Book 2. Like last time, I could not pick just one. Here are my three favorites from this chapter. I now know why some authors say that the comments make it all worthwhile, even in LW!

Travel blessings to you and yours. If I can encourage you, let me say that your description in the first few pages seemed far more like poetry than prose. Very, very well done.

Thanks for continuing to write these. It's literally the reason to visit the website. A compelling story; characters the reader can care about; writing that is heartfelt. This isn't erotic literature, it's just literature, and that's a good thing.

Your story continues to amaze and enthrall me! The feeling and emotion are overwhelming at times. Your story telling is exceptional. As an avid and voracious reader I have read many great authors across all genres and your work belongs with the best!

 

[TheLobster]

In Soviet Literotica, One Piece is looking for you!

 

[Publius68]

Wow. From my latest installment of Tiki Totem Hotel, which dropped this morning:

Soo_Delicious about 1 hour ago
Such good writing! Gentle, consistent humor, great pacing,subtle innuendo, and scorching hot sex. If you’ve hoped to introduce a lover or loved one to well written porn, this may just be your best bet. I REALLY enjoy this series!! More, please… And quickly!!

 

[Kelliezgirl]

My new favorite comment, I really wanted to capture that last element.

Drizdart41 minutes ago
Just about perfect as a holiday tale. The meet-cute, the togetherness, the explanation of his past, the revelations he is more than he seems, the beginning of an intimate relationship, and the hints of a longer story ... they all work REALLY well.



And any reminder of my Dad, the member of a flight crew who survived, wanting to live so the potential good of ALL those who died would be created, is a wonderful bonus.

 

[Actingup]

Wow. From my latest installment of Tiki Totem Hotel, which dropped this morning:
If you’ve hoped to introduce a lover or loved one to well written porn, this may just be your best bet.

That is outstanding!

 

[Actingup]

I nerded out a bit on Jane Austen in my recent Jade and the Poor Rich Kid. The female MC (Jade) dropped a Pride and Prejudice quote at a critical moment after being caught redhanded burgling the house of the male MC (Robert), who himself needed extracting from his situation. After he managed to respond in kind, she organized a series of solutions to his problems as well as an offer to take his virginity. I then included the original (public domain) quote in the afterword. Anyway, I wondered if the readers would tolerate all of this, and they did, although it's clear from the last comment below that the afterword was necessary:

Goldustwing
Another outstanding story. You’ve got the Midas touch when it comes to creating wonderful tales. I love Jade and the Jane Austen quotes are perfect for this story. Looking forward to more Jade stories and I think Robert would be a worthy addition to your repertoire.

Lanmandragon
I liked that a lot, and the J.A. references added extra spice.

falcon66
I very much enjoyed jades latest adventure in taking a young man's virginity, my only nitpick is his stuttering was at odds with his semi muscular poor rich body bobby experience with women I'd imagine a poorer rich boy hikimori skinny type, Now I know half Vietnamese Jade's breaks that stereotype completely cause she main character sex energy. other than that great story, glad you explained the jane Austen reference. 5 stars continue on

 

[PennyThompson]

my only nitpick is his stuttering was at odds with his semi muscular poor rich body bobby experience with women I'd imagine a poorer rich boy hikimori skinny type

I'm terribly biased, obviously, but I very much enjoyed Robert's portrayal as a big, strong, strapping lad held back by his own insecurities and just needing a sharp nudge to change his stars

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

Just got this on my newest story; Going Home for the Holidays

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Your skill as a writer is exceeded only by your imagination. Thank you.P

 

[AG31]

Not technically a comment, but it could have been.

"I found your profile on the other side , looking for what I have been missing here. I click about on your profile reading your description of surrender, I felt a warmth fill me."

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

I've been torn between two:

"Great parody. Frost is probably rolling in his grave right now."

and

"Very festive. I feel like Bing Crosby would have masturbated to it himself."


And I just kinda hope Frost was rolling over in his grave to find a better position to compete with Bing Crosby.