tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post1233181633594738317..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Word Painting BlogfestTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67166968780224912052010-08-30T04:22:45.786-07:002010-08-30T04:22:45.786-07:00@ Jackee, I'd love to see you participate in a...@ Jackee, I'd love to see you participate in a blogfest.<br /><br />If my imagery is "spectacular", it's thanks to your editing help. You told me to increase the tension in the first scene. Thanks!<br /><br />@ Brigid, thank you. I really like your Magpie Tales so it means a lot.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-43948710589496716052010-08-30T02:03:10.624-07:002010-08-30T02:03:10.624-07:00Very atmospheric and intriguing writing, Theresa, ...Very atmospheric and intriguing writing, Theresa, <br />Great extract.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65255416813920335172010-08-29T20:24:28.464-07:002010-08-29T20:24:28.464-07:00Yay for Mist Chasers! :o) Thanks for sharing... I&...Yay for Mist Chasers! :o) Thanks for sharing... I'm so sad I missed signing up for this one. <br /><br />Your imagery is spectacular, BTW!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, friend!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-45860270147220082132010-08-29T18:31:08.435-07:002010-08-29T18:31:08.435-07:00@ Amy, thank you. And thanks for following!@ Amy, thank you. And thanks for following!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46932068127589504672010-08-29T17:11:04.681-07:002010-08-29T17:11:04.681-07:00My favorite description: "I imagined the uppe...My favorite description: "I imagined the uppermost branches tickled the sky." I love the imaginative use of 'tickled.' :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336975095197662050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25507989142402102192010-08-29T08:56:49.565-07:002010-08-29T08:56:49.565-07:00@ Shelley, telling me my, "images are gorgeou...@ Shelley, telling me my, "images are gorgeous and vivid," is such a wonderful compliment. Thank you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-70272332968664021872010-08-29T07:28:28.308-07:002010-08-29T07:28:28.308-07:00I really enjoyed reading this, Theresa! Your imag...I really enjoyed reading this, Theresa! Your images are gorgeous and vivid. Plus, I really like everything I've read of this story so far. Thanks for sharing! Hope you've had a good weekend. :)Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-30654631957292200502010-08-29T05:12:34.382-07:002010-08-29T05:12:34.382-07:00@ Helen, I appreciate the complimentary feedback.
...@ Helen, I appreciate the complimentary feedback.<br /><br />@ Dawn, thanks for letting me know about the sentence. I'll review it.<br /><br />@ Clara, I looked for your entry. Good to hear from you again.<br /><br />@ JC Martin, thank you for the comment.<br /><br />@ Lovy, it's good to hear that you're intrigued. Thanks!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73942082790710185882010-08-29T05:02:38.637-07:002010-08-29T05:02:38.637-07:00I love the nod to the biblical story of Adam and E...I love the nod to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, but with an obvious departure. I'm intrigued. :)Lovy Bohemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509964193558798499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84631157606455364152010-08-29T03:42:21.408-07:002010-08-29T03:42:21.408-07:00Some neat descriptions there! Very intriguing stor...Some neat descriptions there! Very intriguing story! I'm glad I stumbled on your blogfest entry!JC Martin @ Fighter Writerhttp://JC-Martin.com/fighterwriternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31349468351041321942010-08-29T01:44:11.844-07:002010-08-29T01:44:11.844-07:00I didnt participate on this blogfest because I was...I didnt participate on this blogfest because I was too late (DAMN!), but Ive been loving the entries, this one is no exception. It AMAZING how you own your narrative and words, I bow before you, lady!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-28923773270512116052010-08-28T16:26:30.871-07:002010-08-28T16:26:30.871-07:00Thank you for entering. I love the use of fog in t...Thank you for entering. I love the use of fog in this one. While there is one sentence near the very beginning that I tripped over, the rest is very well done. I enjoyed the focus on the fog and how the character brought past and present together with the description. Great job.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73688815239844791872010-08-28T07:16:31.353-07:002010-08-28T07:16:31.353-07:00The trees, fog and mist were all described so well...The trees, fog and mist were all described so well they became visual images in my mind. Plus, they added to the atmosphere and tone of the book. Good choice!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12476434900855962642010-08-28T04:48:49.015-07:002010-08-28T04:48:49.015-07:00@ Donna, thank you for the nice comment.
@ VR Bar...@ Donna, thank you for the nice comment.<br /><br />@ VR Barkowski, I wanted the fog to be like a character. Thanks!<br /><br />I'm on my way to your blog.<br /><br />@ L'Aussie, thank you for the comment.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76422427044970895892010-08-28T01:32:40.984-07:002010-08-28T01:32:40.984-07:00Lovely word painting. I love how the fog wound aro...Lovely word painting. I love how the fog wound around the trees. It is alive with movement and life. Well done Theresa..:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53375793342179911442010-08-27T21:49:56.947-07:002010-08-27T21:49:56.947-07:00Oh, Theresa, lovely descriptions and strong voice ...Oh, Theresa, lovely descriptions and strong voice here. The fog is like a character dragging, winding, wrapping. Nice work.<br /><br />Second order of business: if you have time, swing by my blog. There's a little something waiting for you. :)VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9270419148999772252010-08-27T20:24:44.492-07:002010-08-27T20:24:44.492-07:00What a descriptive journey. Loved the lady who wa...What a descriptive journey. Loved the lady who was too bright to look at.<br /><br />The fog was tantalizing, so full of life and sensation.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53678679047178529442010-08-27T19:10:21.546-07:002010-08-27T19:10:21.546-07:00@ The Words Crafter, I'm glad the excerpt pull...@ The Words Crafter, I'm glad the excerpt pulled you in and filled you with questions.<br /><br />@ RaShelle, I want the fog to almost seem alive. Thanks!<br /><br />@ Postman, thank you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39291959108245492982010-08-27T18:51:44.044-07:002010-08-27T18:51:44.044-07:00Excellent description. You include physical sensat...Excellent description. You include physical sensations as well as sense information, well done.A.T. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987529687181431843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49125306773834898592010-08-27T17:42:49.205-07:002010-08-27T17:42:49.205-07:00It was cool the way the fog almost seemed alive!It was cool the way the fog almost seemed alive!RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78829423010596739892010-08-27T16:02:57.450-07:002010-08-27T16:02:57.450-07:00What a scary feeling to be so out of control and f...What a scary feeling to be so out of control and flying blind! Well done. I love trees and would love a chance to wander around in this mysterious forest with the mist all around. I was pulled in....I want to know about the Lady, who she is, where they are, what she's about....The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37895990266037174952010-08-27T14:46:28.368-07:002010-08-27T14:46:28.368-07:00@ Barbra, it's nice to know you felt swept awa...@ Barbra, it's nice to know you felt swept away.<br /><br />@ Old Kitty, I'm glad Eve came alive for you. Thank you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14011934034519323872010-08-27T13:40:24.048-07:002010-08-27T13:40:24.048-07:00Oh Theresa Milstein! This is lovely! Atmospheric, ...Oh Theresa Milstein! This is lovely! Atmospheric, creepy, eerie and mysterious! I like that you really get under Eve's skin! She truly lives and breathes here! Wonderful!!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61013588210126077722010-08-27T13:38:55.201-07:002010-08-27T13:38:55.201-07:00It's discriptive. I love that...kind of feels ...It's discriptive. I love that...kind of feels like I'm right there.<br />I love being swept away like that...Barbra The Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865022092066354784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-86398667513770403742010-08-27T13:12:19.322-07:002010-08-27T13:12:19.322-07:00@ Elaine, I'm glad this excerpt worked in the ...@ Elaine, I'm glad this excerpt worked in the spirit of the blogfest.<br /><br />@ Raquel, I just added the sunlight part before posting. Now I'm glad I did!<br /><br />@ Lenny, thanks for letting me know you got a picture from my writing. I appreciate it.<br /><br />@ Amanda, I'm glad the part describing the woman made sense to you. She's supposed to be a complex figure and I wanted her outer self to reflect the dichotomy.<br /><br />@ Talli, I'm happy you like my attempt at word painting. You have a great weekend too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com