Comments on: Escape Velocity

By: Cascade Lily

Cascade Lily — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:19:42 +0000

At first I thought we were headed to zombieland with the ‘fungal puffs’, but after getting past that further into the story I realised what you were writing about. A parent’s almost-worst nightmare well told.

By: michael j. solender

michael j. solender — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:37:49 +0000

beautiful warm and written with a wonderful touch

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:56:55 +0000

Really lovely, and I think this was the one with the strongest prose that I’ve read this week.

By: Laurita

Laurita — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:03:52 +0000

Simply the best I’ve read this week.
“It hangs on his body like a curse.” – It’s this phraseology that makes your work such a pleasure to read.

By: Deanna Schrayer

Deanna Schrayer — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:58:02 +0000

You are simply an incredible author. To capture so much emotion in such a short space is no easy feat, but you make it seem so natural. The empathy, on both their parts, just pours from this piece. One of the best stories I’ve read in quite some time. Bravo!

By: rilecheeks

rilecheeks — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:56:32 +0000

Great story… I could see both sides of the story and really picture the scene.

By: Mark Kerstetter

Mark Kerstetter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:17:53 +0000

Beautiful. I love the use of words like “fungal puffs”, “rucking the fabric”, “blows his lopsided fringe out of his eyes”, even “knock up some sandwiches”. But these skills are put to such good use. There’s a lot to admire here.

By: Tony Noland

Tony Noland — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:00:50 +0000

I was disoriented at first, as I think I was supposed to be. The slow build worked well, and you gave us a good finish. Nice.

By: Josie

Josie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:08:09 +0000

That’s a deeply touching story…the courage and willingness to connect despite (because of?) vulnerability. Thanks.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:53 +0000

A wonderful piece, beautifully written. Very touching and emotional. Superb!