Date: May 08, 2022 5:58 am Title: Chapter 3
This was a great little story!! I loved that Brian and Daphne just dropped in for a visit to see Justin. And what a visit they had...
Author's Response:
How lovely! I just discovered reviews from you on three more stories :) You've made my day.
Daphne says she would've enjoyed the visit more if she didn't keep getting sexiled :P
Thanks for commening, Sarah <3 Another installment in this series should be coming soon.
~ Karynn
[Report This]Date: Mar 29, 2022 8:53 pm Title: Chapter 2
Okay, the 7200 words were almost too much, but I just figured if I kept persevering, I'll make it through. I'll have to close my eyes for a bit now.
This was great, and my guess that this chapter would be Brian's day, well, that was a guess. This was better, because we got a lot of Brian and Daph and Justin. I love how you portrayed Daphne and Justin's friendship. It was a continuation of canon. Stories sometimes don't portray their friendship as close as this. And it's nice to know Brian was missing his Sunshine after such a short time.
It's a good thing Brian's bag wasn't walked off with. His voice might have gone up another octave. I guess I wasn't aware that Pennsylvania would have cockroaches. Because MN doesn't have them... too cold. And that's a cold state too. Did you see on the news about the snow squall PA had yesterday? 50 car pile-up. So it's a good thing that came after Brian and Daphne's car trip. Can you imagine Brian in his Vette? LOL...
Well, I'm gonna go for a guess on the next chapter... since prom was so heavily featured in this chapter, I think Justin might remember it. And then he'll KNOW what Daphne's comment about her taking Brian up on his offer. LMAO...
This whole chapter was so enjoyable. I loved everything about it. I hope soon I can get the next one read. Thank you for this story...
Hugs and kitty kisses,
Cathy
Author's Response:
Thank you for persevering! <3 I thought you would enjoy this chapter. I especially appreciate your comments since this middle chapter hasn't gotten much love here on KD.
Friends sometimes grow apart after high school (or at other stages), but I don't really see that happening with Justin and Daphne. I think their friendship matters too much to both of them. I also think Brian would foster their friendship. It's a bit of wish fulfillment that the three of them would get on so well, but not entirely; Brian genuinely seemed to like Daphne in canon.
If he'd actually lost his Tumi bag, Brian's voice might've reached a heretofore unheard register. LOL. Thank goodness for Daphne.
Yes, I did read about that snow squall in Pennsylvania. God forbid Brian's Vette should be dinged! (He's warding off any such possibility.) I think the Pittsburgh region is generally warmer than your corner of MN, but eastern Pennsylvania appears to be another matter entirely. Cockroaches can thrive almost anywhere, the little buggers. They were what I liked the least about living in NYC (the bathroom in this story is modeled after the one I had; only difference was that mine was slightly larger). Beetles were more of a problem - one infestation after another - but they were much smaller than the roaches, and they didn't fly. Besides which, it was possible to kill them.
Nope, sorry, you're off base again. I think you'll enjoy chapter three anyway, at least I hope so. It's the longest of the three, but it can be the shortest for you. Just leapfrog over the sex scene, lol.
Hugs and kitty kisses on their way back to you,
~ Karynn
Date: Mar 29, 2022 12:01 pm Title: Chapter 3
Loved this one! Brian and Justin's interactions were spot on! The back room scene was hot! I must admit that when it comes to cockroaches I am with Brian. I'd be freaking out! I hope more stories are coming. You are one of my favorite writers!
Author's Response:
Thank you, Karla! <3 I'm so glad you enjoyed this tale. That backroom scene was pure wish fulfillment... if it heated you up, it served its purpose :P
I hate roaches! When I lived in NYC, I couldn't get rid of them. (The bathroom in chapter 2 is modeled after the bathroom I had. The only difference is that my bathroom was slightly larger than the one in the story.) I had more of a problem with a beetle infestation than with roaches, but the roaches seemed so much worse. Large, flying, nearly indestructible insects. Ugh.
What a compliment! I'm honored to be one of your favorite writers. There will be more entries in this series and more stories in general. Next up: a new chapter of Tricky Business. (I hope I didn't give you a heart attack with that announcement.)
~ Karynn
[Report This]Date: Mar 27, 2022 2:17 am Title: Chapter 1
Aha, look at what I just got read? Even though it's 4 AM. Too many naps yesterday, now has me up at a weird time, but fairly headache free. I forget how wonderful no-headaches feel.
Anyway, regarding the story, for a time-change chapter, I was surprised, as nothng suggested that, but then I realized this is set during the day,not the night when it takes effect. DUH! I swear my head is just not right anymore.
This just shows how first impressions can always be perceived. Whether good (Justin) or bad (Bryce). A person never knows who's listening. And Jen would be very proud of him.
I almost have to wonder if Angela will be waiting outside for him in her car, to take Justin for that hot coffee and hot food.
Well, now we know how Justin's day went, I presume we'll hear Brian's, then both of them together.
Good first chapter. Congrats!
Hugs,
Cathy
Author's Response:
Oops! No, it has nothing to do with day and night that you couldn't make the connection to the time change :D If you persevere, you'll find that connection in chapter 3.
Your idea about a chapter from Justin's POV, then Brian's, and then the two of them together is a good one, but I didn't even think of that. Three chapters happened because what was originally going to be a one-shot got too long and because I wanted to insert some of Justin's backstory. And it gave me a chance to connect the time change in the US with the change in Europe :)
I hope you like the direction I've taken with this story, even though it isn't what you anticipated. It might be fun to write more of Angela and Susan in future stories; a number of readers have liked both of them. I'll have to see if I can work them in again at some point.
I'm so glad you're finally experiencing some (mostly) headache-free moments :) Thanks for using one of them to leave a review <3
Hugs,
Karynn
[Report This]Date: Mar 16, 2022 10:23 am Title: Chapter 1
Very promising start!!! Susan and Angela might be interesting characters to build this NY chapter. Susan reminds me of Daphne.
Thanks :)
Author's Response:
I'm glad you like the start :) I can't promise more of Susan and Angela, but funny that you should mention Daphne...
Thanks for commenting, Claire!
~ Karynn
[Report This]Date: Mar 13, 2022 6:57 am Title: Chapter 1
I really like this! You have put so.many directions this story can go in the first chapter. Keep the great work.up! >> Cat
Author's Response:
Thank you, Cat! :) It makes me happy that you like this story. You'll soon find out the direction for this entry in my Changing Time series :)
~ Karynn