Mother's Roses

[Merelan]

by Mickie.

Damn, just damn. Such incredible visuals, and descriptive power. You feel the rain, the desire. You have us sharing in his fight to control himself, and the surrender. Then there's the ending. What a remarkable twist, that works. Works very well. Almost had me in tears.
Thank you

 

[Mickie]

Imagine my surprise! I went to bed last night early, not feeling real well. Woke up late this morning, feeling better. Waded through the slush of my email, then came upon a WONDERFUL feedback in the email (tears were mentioned there, too!} and ran here to check the site. 'Roses' hadn't even posted when I went to bed last night. 54 votes. Eyebrows raised, I looked up the acutal posting. A green 'E'! Now I'm grinning. Pleasant feelings are fluttering around somewhere near my heart. Today is looking better and better. And here, on the board, Merelan again mentions tears! Thank you, oh, kind, discriminating and wonderful readers! I've never had my stuff out in front of an audience before, and, if this is the result, then the carpal tunnel is worth it. Chuckle. Merelan, and those who email, thank you for the remarks. I'll be writing more as soon as my schedule lets up. Thanks again!
Mick

 

[Katerina Val-Kyrie]

Mickie, I have to agree with Merelan on this one. What an incredibly well written story. I myself, do not visit the incest category, and I must confess this is the first one I have read. I know that might sound unbelievable, but it's true. I have my reasons. I know incest is very big on this site, and I have to admit, the forbidden can be enticing, for some.

Merelan was very generous with her feedback concerning my romance stories also, so when I saw her praise, I knew your story was worth reading. I also love roses, so your title grabbed me too.

I found myself drawn into your story from the opening line and could not stop reading until I was finished. I think the fact that the father was fighting his lust for his daughter made the difference for me. You portrayed him as a man with compassion and respect for those he loved. He had spent his whole life, putting his daughter's needs ahead of his own. Only when Desire offered herself to him, did he finally relent. Even then, after the fact, he still felt remorse for what he had let happen. You made him human, and so very real, in my eyes. In true life, I think anyone following through an incest relationship would feel all these feelings. I think that is what I enjoyed the most. You made it real.

Also, your descriptive powers were keen, your words almost as beautiful as the rose themselves. Not often do I see a man write using such sensual words and phrases in a story. It was a refreshing change and I always enjoy seeing a man write this way. Thank you for sharing.

I do highly suggest anyone who has not yet read Mother's Roses, to do so. I know you will not be disappointed. Coming from someone that has not read incest, I think that just about says it all. It was a fabulous read.

Hugs Katerina

 

[Mickie]

Katarina, I thank you. I read your email to me. To tell the truth, I'm at a loss for words. (unusual for me) You've reminded me that I write for real people, not just some indistinct public mass. Yes, I do try to stay true to myself, and, if I were to be that man I would feel as he does. That's part of how I write. Characters, to me, are very personal. I write, not about sex, but about people. The sex is just a medium. I think that's what we look for when we read a story, a person that one can understand, with faults and heroic qualities all rolled into one.

I'll be reading your work. Look for feedback soon.

Thanks again,
Mickie

 

[Katerina Val-Kyrie]

Hi Mickie, thanks for responding. I was wondering if you had gotten my email ok. Glad you did. I hope it made you feel wonderful, because that was my intentions. And...I meant every word. If you like, please feel free to email me back, ok? I would love to hear from you. I have my address accessible here, so just click on my name, and volia!

I would love it if you read my work sometime. That would be great, Mickie. I don't think romance gets near as much recognition as some of the other categories. I could be wrong, but I don't think I am. I have a feedback thread on this section also, although, I might be at the bottom or disappeared into the archives by now. *LOL* It was just here the other day, but...could be gone now. Anywho, if you find me in here, I do have my links posted on that thread for easy access. Otherwise, I can be found under Romance...of course. Hope you find me and enjoy. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

PS. My thread is back in action! Brought it back, so you could find it without a problem!

Hugs KitKat



[Edited by Katerina Val-Kyrie on 03-23-2001 at 03:27 AM]

 

[LakotaMoon]

Mothers roses

*sighs* Romantic, well written... I only need a glass of french red wine, a warm fireplace and a story like that to let me drift off... ;-)

I followed Katerina's advice to read the story - thanks for the hint! ;-))

 

[Jackie Rudd]

Very well written, very absorbing. A great story. I congratulate the author.