Reviewer: Amanda (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2014 01:16 AM · On: Playing Human
Loving your story!!!
Author's Response: Thanks!
Reviewer: Jean (Anonymous) · Date: March 09, 2014 06:36 PM · On: Playing Human
I generally don't like Justin/Brian vampire stories, so I haven't been reading this. I started it to today and really like it. You kept a true Brian/Justin feel, making the vampire thing more plausible. Can't wait to read the rest.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you finally decided to give it a try. And that's so cool to know that you kept reading because you liked the characterizations. I'm happy you thought it felt realistic to the QAF universe.
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2014 11:31 PM · On: Playing Human
Wow. What an amazing chapter! What happened between Kai and Justin? Eek, the suspense! Between Evan and Michael, who needs enemies?
Author's Response: You'll soon find out what happened between Kai and Justin. Evan is no good for sure. Michael, as usual, is mixing up his priorities and it's not in Justin's favor.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2014 05:24 PM · On: Playing Human
I had to absorb this for a while. I was put off by Justin's inherent affinity for the wrong person to hang out with -- I mean, Ethan, Cody, and to some extent Brian, then Evan. You would think that becoming a vampire would have made him a little more intuitive.
Author's Response: Haha, yeah I gues that's true; he is always hanging out with not the best people (I love how you included Brian in that list). I like to think of it like: Jusitn is inherently good, so when he has a weak spot or is having trouble, it is very easy for less inherently good people to worm their way in and take advantage of him. Being a vampire unfortunately doesn't imbue many "super" abilities, in this fic.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2014 05:22 PM · On: So Much for Self Control
Justin's shock therapy was shocking.
I'm glad that Justin decided to talk to Aiden again. It's obvious that he could use more therapy.
Author's Response: Justin really has some problems now. I think he'd take help in any form if he knew it'd make a difference.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2014 05:00 PM · On: Playing Human
This chapter was a little disturbing. Michael's attitude was not nice. I want to think that others will not feel the same. I was hoping that seeing Kai would help. There is more to martial arts than actual fighting. Perhaps Justin could find his center? But from what you wrote that might not happen. I want to punch Evan right now. He's so mean.
Author's Response: Michael is most concerend for Brian, not Justin. That's something he's done in the past, whether or not his actions to look out for Brian wind up hurting Justin. Other people in their social circel are usually able to have more balanced opinions about things. I actually don't know much about martial arts, but I do know that Krav Maga is about taking down the guy who's putting you in danger by whatever means necessary, and not much else. Trust me: Jusitn isn't going to find his center there, lol. Evan is a very scared, very selfish person and he's certainly living up to his reputation. Thanks for the great review!
Reviewer: kimi (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2014 03:02 PM · On: Playing Human
Well this is really engrossing...cant wait to see what happens next, I really dnt like Evan i hope Justin can escape from his clutches unscathed.....and my heart goes out to Brian
Author's Response: Evan isn't a good guy for Justin to have in his life. And Brian is definately going to see his negative effect on Justin.
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: March 06, 2014 02:52 AM · On: So Much for Self Control
So glad to see this updated. Welcome back :)
Author's Response: Thanks. Yeah I was hating not being able to post for so long.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2014 04:04 PM · On: So Much for Self Control
Amazing chapter. Hope Justin gets his emotional memories back.
Author's Response: Thanks! Me too.
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2014 01:13 PM · On: The Brian Kinney Method
Hi, Sarah! Wow, I didn't realize how busy I've been until I noticed somehow I have missed three chapters of this story! That will be a treat for me later when I get home, then, to read the next two chapters.;) I'm still astounded you are not getting more comments for this story. It is so excellently written, and so much more than 'just another vampire story.' I'm a little surprised that Brian didn't correct Justin on his misconception that he did not visit him during his first hospitalization; I would have thought that might have scored him some 'brownie points.' I love how he is battling his repulsion over being too honest with Justin about his feelings, while realizing it is necessary in his attempt to win him back.
Such a wonderful story! Will be looking forward to reading the next two parts. Thank you. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Well I'm thankful that you review each time and you always have very interesting comments. I decided to make Brian not reveal the visits during the first hospitalization because I felt like it was more in his character to keep that to himself. Brian's always forgoing chances to be praised, pittied, or admired by not revealing things that he's done. Like when he had cancer, or when he bought the tv ads against Stockwell. I figured he wouldn't tell Justin about the visits also, because he might view that as an admission of love and care, even way back then. But if he had told it certainly would have helped his case.
Enjoy reading the next chapters! And thanks for your thoughts :)
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 20, 2014 04:32 PM · On: Getting Distracted
"Such a goddamn good show..."
Oh, this was so worth the wait. That was some making love scene because that did not seem like just sex. If that didn't jog Justin's memory, I don't know what will. My only disappointment was having to read it while listening to Veronica Mars (husband home sick, ARRRGH!).
Hey, I forgot about that red pill reference in a previous chapter. I smiled thinking about Matrix, lol.
Author's Response: Glad it was worth the wait. I was banging out chapters so fast for awhile, but I am way busier at work now and struggling to fing time to write. To Brian I think that it was defiantely making love, to Justin... it was more than casual sex, but he's not "in love" with Brian right now, so I guess it couldn't be called making love. Maybe more like... sexual healing? Lol.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 20, 2014 04:08 PM · On: The Brian Kinney Method
“I’m going to make you remember everything.”
“You hardly give me any choice.”
YES!!! Love take-charge-Kinney. He’s finally doing what he sure have done all along.
“I mean it’s not like I don’t know what you look like bare-ass naked…”
LOL!
Author's Response: Take-charge Kinney is one of the best versions out there ;)
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: February 19, 2014 10:30 PM · On: Getting Distracted
Such a hot and interesting chapter. I love reading Justin's introspection...and the sex was superb ;)
Author's Response: Thank you. And thanks for liking something other than the sex, lol.
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 07:56 PM · On: Getting Distracted
Yes together. Love this chapter. More please.
* hugs *
Author's Response: :) Glad you liked it.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 06:34 PM · On: Recon
“He’s obviously confused.”
“Now he’s less interested in you and more interested in sucking down hemoglobins, and you can’t stand it.”
“And don’t go on about how he isn’t your boyfriend. Some things just get old.”
“Are you Brian Kinney or are you Brian Kinney?!”
I loved that hangover breakfast, LOL. I think Emmett and Ted made a great deal of sense.
“I’m counting on you…”
Evan is a blood sucker is more ways than one. I can't help but wonder why Justin always latches on to the worst people outside of Brian's family.
Author's Response: Thanks for pointing out your favorite quotes, that was nice to know! And yeah, Emmett and Ted at breakfast definately helped to knock some sense into Brian, despite how recalcitrant he seemed about it.
As for Evan, he's someonw who has deficits, and due to that he attaches himself to people. Right now he's attached himself to Justin. Kind of a leech, yeah.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 06:11 PM · On: Backroom Blues
“I have to figure some stuff out before I can be with you.”
Oh, come on. How much does Brian have to do? Justin seems to be fighting it instead of figuring things out.
Author's Response: I know, I know it's frustrating. I won't say that Justin's actions are perfect: just like any real person, his imperfect emotions and motivations drive him to act in possibly maladaptive ways.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:59 PM · On: Beautiful Creatures
“You shouldn’t ask that. You don’t know what I am.”
I can't understand why Justin doesn't even try to get to know Brian again.
Author's Response: He feels like a near-stranger to Brian, compared to what Brian feels for him. But don't worry, soon Justin will try more.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:49 PM · On: Getting Distracted
why would he want to sever his connection to Brian? Brian has admitted to wanting Justin any way he could get him. And he's worked hard to that end. Loving this.
Author's Response: You have to remember: Justin feels like a different person right now, a shell of his former self. He's not sure if he can get back to where he used to be with his life, and consequently sometimes wonders if it might be better to simply move on. Brian will have to tip Justin's decision in his favor.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:44 PM · On: Ready to Live Again
It looks like Justin and Brian are both in denial.
Author's Response: You got it. Though Brian is usually worse on that front. He's so defensive, he acts blase about everything.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:37 PM · On: Roommates
I can see that this friendship is going to cause problems, but I can see Justin feeling more comfortable being around someone like himself.
Author's Response: Evan definately helps Jusitn to feel less weird, for now. But he'll become more and more of a negative influence as time goes on.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:35 PM · On: The Brian Kinney Method
It is hard to picture that Justin isn't feeling something. Brian has worked so hard. Where is the one more place they need to go?
Author's Response: Justin has feelings still, it's not like he can't generate new ones. But you have to remember that he's lost four years' worth of emotional accumulation. I've been with my current boyfriend for three years now, and I can't imagine having to interact with him without those accumulated emotional connections.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:17 PM · On: Recon
Love the part where Brian bears his soul to Emmett and Ted. Something he would have done with Mikey at one time. It read just like the show. Sneaking into the loft is not going to go by unnoticed. I wonder if Brian learned anything useful from his hypothetical chat with Aiden?
Author's Response: Banter between the Liberty gang is a blast to write!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:13 PM · On: Backroom Blues
Justin's memories are coming back! Hurray. But to leave Brian like that? Not a good thing.
Author's Response: Yeah, Justin's actions aren't very well planned out, but they are the product of his current confusion and discomfort.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 05:09 PM · On: Beautiful Creatures
Love the Ted and Emmett moments. It's so them. Evan is somehow going to manage to get Justin in trouble, of that I have no doubt. For once it looks like Mikey might be listening to Ben. Brian's not use to being left standing, though it did happen with Ethan.
Author's Response: I'm thrilled you enjoyed that banter. I had fun writing it. Evan is the force that will try and draw Justin closer to the vampire world in this fic, as Brian tries to draw him closer to the regular life they had. I think I must hate Michael a lot less than everybody else, lol. I don't think he's that bad. And I think Brian probably had a nasty Ethan-era flashback in this chapter.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2014 04:50 PM · On: Ready to Live Again
Brian's trying too hard to forget Justin and his friends aren't helping. Justin seems to remember how he felt about his art. That's a good sign. He even managed to find a job for Evan. Now everyone is off to Babylon.
Author's Response: Succinct summary
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 18, 2014 11:45 PM · On: Roommates
Now knowing Evan's and Aiden's relationship, this all seems like a bad idea. But how else could you get Justin back into the world?
Author's Response: Evan was Justin's impetus to rejoing the real world, but Justin was sort of Evan's too. You'll soon see more details about how troubled Evan is, and I do have to say that it probably isn't quite kosher in the psychology world to have had such an intimate realtionship with one of your patients. Aiden regards that as over though.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 18, 2014 10:59 PM · On: Six Degrees of Seperation
It appears you've lost some reviews while MW was down. Well I'm going to remedy that. Love how Brian had an answer to every objection that Justin posed. I wonder if maybe actually doing something would have helped with Justin's emotional amnesia.
Author's Response: Yeah I think everybody lost chapters and reviews. I had to repost chapters 11-15! Garh!
I had a giggle thinking up Brian's counterarguments (a Wii indeed). I think that Brian very much wanted to DO something about the amnesia, but Justin has managed to wriggle through his fingers and out of his loft. Brian gets more chances though! Many thanks for helping me to restock my review pile :)
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: February 18, 2014 10:54 PM · On: The Brian Kinney Method
Love!
Author's Response: Thanks!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 23, 2014 08:11 AM · On: I Only Miss you when I'm Breathing
Brian really misses Justin. Hell it seems everyone misses him. Deb, Emmett, even Michael, I think. I'm glad that Justin finally called him, though Cynthia could have put him through first and I think the other calls would have been dropped. So when do we learn what happens when they meet? the suspense is killing me.
Author's Response: Sometimes you don't realize how much something features in our life, until it's gone. I think that's what's going on with the Liberty gang here.
Haha, yeah that kind of sticks out like a sore thumb: it made no sense that she didn't put Justin through first. Whoops!
They meet very next scene. I'm drinking vodka and writing it tonight :)
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 23, 2014 07:07 AM · On: I Only Miss you when I'm Breathing
Brian can tell that Justin seems and sounds different...that's good for Justin as he does feel different. I can't wait for the reunion.
Author's Response: Yeah, but Brian is expecting him to be vampire different, not emotional amnesia different. He's soon going to realize that there is a much bigger obstacle coming his way than a simple set of fangs. Reunion coming next!
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 23, 2014 06:12 AM · On: Safe House
Great update! I sympathize with Justin...it's great he has Aidan and Evan to support him.
Author's Response: I'm glad you felt able to sympathise with Justin, since the conversation on the phone was written from Brian's POV. I really want to establish a new social circle for Justin in this fic, and Aiden and especially Evan are a part of that.
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: January 22, 2014 07:30 AM · On: Safe House
Loved Brian's letter ... This is original and yet feels completely in character. Good job.
Author's Response: Thanks! That's what I was hoping for :)
Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: January 21, 2014 10:35 PM · On: Safe House
How sad. With the first coma, he developed a hole in his memory. With this one, he's developed a hole in his emotion. Even as a vampire he can't catch a break. I really, really hope the meeting between Brian and the new and improved(?) Justin is coming soon!
Love the uniqueness of this storyline, by the way. And I LOVE the strong Justin.
Roni
Author's Response: There is interaction between Brian and Justin coming soon, promise. I'm so happy that you enjoy the extremem AUness of this fic. I tend to write A LOT of AUs. And I think I'm going to enjoy writing a lot of strong Justin stuff too (glad you see him that way in this, btw).
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 21, 2014 09:44 PM · On: Special Recovery
Wow!!!! I just returned from Rochester and came home to see two new chapters!!! Wow! Not more I can say but WOW right now!
Author's Response: A lot happened while you were gone. Read up!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 21, 2014 08:44 PM · On: Safe House
Hi, Sarah - I think it was more the name of the character than an actual description of Evan. The names were so similar that I think my mind immediately made the comparison. Just the word 'wiry' shouldn't have done that, so don't mind me.;)
And I tend to write Brian on the softer side as most of my readers know (while hopefully keeping him IC for the most part (?)), so don't pay me any mind about the letter. This is YOUR story, and you should write it the way you see fit. So don't doubt yourself at all! It is very well written. I continue to be intrigued by the storyline and will definitely continue to follow it! Looking forward to your next part. ~Kim
Author's Response: Kay! Thanks :)
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 21, 2014 07:48 PM · On: Safe House
Interesting chapter, Sarah. Whole different perspective of a vampire story by using a 'vampire counselor.'
Is Evan actually an Ethan in disguise, I wonder, or an entirely new character? For some reason, the description 'wiry' reminded me of him, although I would normally not think of him that way - ha! I always thought he looked, shall we say, less than sexy in those nude shots. Of course, compared to Brian, who would be?
I imagine it must have been a challenge to figure out how to compose the letter from Brian. Not sure if he would have signed his letter 'love' or not, TBH. Maybe. I could certainly see snippets of him in the letter, but to me he sounded just a bit on the caustic side. Again, though, it could be just his way of hiding his true feelings like he always does, so perhaps that would explain it.
I wonder, too, how Justin's love of art will come into play here or at all. That, along with Brian, always seemed to be the anchors in his life to keep him balanced.
Very engrossing story! As always, will be looking forward to your updates. ~Kim
Author's Response: I've written a vampire thing before, and the concept of "vampires" that I'm using in this universe is quite different. But I'm trying not to be obnoxious and simply type in all the "rules" in the chapter notes.
Oh No!! I am so much doubting myself now. No I did not mean Evan to be an Ethan in disguise. I hadn't even considered how freaking similar their names and their descriptions are!! I actually had a very particular actor in my head when writing Evan (this guy, Ezra Miller). I actually intend Evan to be more of simply a bad influence (ala Cody) than a romantic influence, on Justin. Jeeze, I hope that becomes more clear in later chapters. THANK YOU for pointing out that impression you got of him. And hey: I always thought Ethan was kinda cute, if you could get past how hipster he was.
I wrote Brian's letter pretty caustic, I'll admit, but the alternative would've felt too lovey dovey. I added the Love Brian in at the end to show that Brian is actually so desperate to get Justin back home (remember he has no clue where he his) that he'll even say "Love" in a letter. Thank for the constructive criticism. Nobody else ever does that and I really appreciate it.
Justin will be getting back to his art ;) Remember: he just got a job for some political bigwig!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 21, 2014 12:38 PM · On: Safe House
It is such a shame that Justin is so emotionaly detached. Does this mean he has to relearn Brian 101? Maybe he and Evan can share a place until Justin is ready to attach himself to Brian? Enjoying this story!
Author's Response: Justin FEELS like he's lost all emotional memory, but it'll slowly re-emerge.
Reviewer: Silverfish (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2014 07:26 PM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Wow, this is an amazing story. It's really good and I love the way it's written. Can't wait for more. Brian is going to go ballistic now!! Well done, a brilliant read!!
Lisa xx
Author's Response: Thanks for all the praise! More coming within the next two days :)
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2014 12:34 PM · On: Special Recovery
Safe to say Brian is in a rage?! There is going to be a very rough time between the two, in think. Thanks!
Author's Response: Yup. Yup. Brian is suuuper pissed, and I think he'll just take it out on whoever presents themselves.
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2014 12:05 PM · On: Parting Gifts
Brian in pain and hurting and seeking comfort the only way he knows. Brilliant Angst! Thanks!
Author's Response: Thanks! Better "brilliant Angst" than just angst I suppose!
Reviewer: kimi (Anonymous) · Date: January 19, 2014 10:59 PM · On: Special Recovery
This is quite an unusual,not to mention interesting story....i love how you potray the caring side of Brian, I cant wait to see what happens next
Author's Response: I'm glad you like it, even if it's a little weird. Brian is fun to write in these scenarios but also difficult, because I don't want to make him too nice or lovey.
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: January 19, 2014 08:51 PM · On: Special Recovery
This is one of the strangest stories I have read here. It will be interesting to see where it ends up--I can't imagine.
Author's Response: One of the strangest? Is that a bad thing? lol.
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: January 19, 2014 07:41 PM · On: Special Recovery
I like very much this fic bc it's very intrigant. I'm waiting for the new chapter :))) TY
Author's Response: Hey thanks! Glad you like it.
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2014 06:36 PM · On: Special Recovery
Hi, Sarah - this story continues to really intrigue me. I think it's hard to come up with a different angle regarding vampire stories but you have certainly accomplished that. A hospital "vampire in residence" to save lives. VERY different. Loved the idea of an information pamphlet - LOL! That was great.
Now I wonder what sort of bond this Aiden may have eventually with Justin, or if that will even come into play. I like the way that you are describing Brian's frustration and helplessness here, as well as his twinge of guilt. I might have expected some sort of interaction in the hospital between Jennifer and Brian, perhaps describing her mixture of emotions about what Justin had done, but that's not a big deal. I'm glad she recognized Brian's stature in her son's life and permitted him to know what was going on. I will definitely be interested in seeing how the two boys' relationship has changed and whether they can make their way back to each other again. Will also be eager to see their interaction for the first time. Looking forward to more. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: :) HA, yeah, it was fun when I thought up like, an institutionalized system of vampirizing people--for medical purposes. Lol.
Aiden is definately going to have more influence in this story. He's not a bad guy, or really even intentional competition for Justin's affections. But I made him handsome (picturing Josh Hartnett as his face) for a reason.
Leaving Jennifer and the rest of the gang out of this chapter was actually kind of lazy for me (where the hell were they??). But I will explain next chapter that they were simply away for the moment maybe (Michael was holding an awful lot of Lates for just one person, afterall). I hope to include a discussion between at least Debbie, Jennifer, and Brian in the next chapter.
Thanks!
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2014 03:26 PM · On: Special Recovery
I had to read this update even with a near blinding headache. Compelling, page turner, and enthralling doesn't even come close to describing this. This is no ligthweight story, vampire or otherwise. With your discriptions, I could picture every scene with clarity. I could feel Brian's rage and frustration. I don't believe I have ever read Brian in such a Rage-like way before.
Amazing!
I was shocked to read that Justin had signed living will and with vampire saving measures. And why did Melanie wait so late to present them?
Author's Response: Wow, I guess that's a big compliment that you persisted even through a headache! Jeeze, lol. I am so flattered that you find it so entertaining. And of course I'm tickled that you can clearly imagine everything.
Justin had set ou the will due to his previous encounter with death, as mentioned. The vampire thing was just one of many standard prompts offered on such a ducument. Like: In the event of an incapacitating, life-threatening event, would the use of vampirism be an acceptable measure of resuscitation to you? Clearly, Justic checked the box that said Yes.
I imagine that Melanie came over with Justin's will the day that Lindsay announced she'd gotten an anxious call from her, and that she was coming over to offer legal counsel. But as a lawyer who must maintain client confidentiality, she didn't go around telling everyone about this. And there wouldn't have been any need to bring up the vampire stuff in the will with real haste, until his heart suddenly became much much worse.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2014 11:46 AM · On: Special Recovery
Okay, Justin gave permission to be turned? If he did why was he having problems adjusting? Why did he not want Brian to know where he is? When do we get the next chapter? see I'm full of questions.
Author's Response: OKAY. Answers: Justin did not give permission because he was in a coma. But he had given permission in his living will. He was having problem adjusting because in this universe, becoming a vampire is a very overwhelming biological event (I will futhur explain this universe's version of vampires, in chapters to come). Justin doesn't relaly want any of his loved ones (including Brian) to have contact with him right now, becasue he's going through a tough time and that's the reaction he had to this event. Next chapter is in my head, and it'll be on the internet as soon as I can write it all down :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2014 02:57 AM · On: Parting Gifts
You've got me curious. Just what is it that Mikey and Mel want to tell Brian. It's so sad to see that Brian is having a hard time letting Justin go. But he's not going, correct? Looking forward to your next chapter!
Author's Response: Nope. Justin "lives." I'll remind you that Melanie is a lawyer ;)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: January 19, 2014 12:12 AM · On: Parting Gifts
Am intrigued .. Mel must have something to do with the decision to 'save' Justin at all costs. But is it Justin's wish .. Or is it done against his will .. Can't wait to find out.
Author's Response: Yes, Melanie did. She is a lawyer after all. You will soon see more about the whats and hows of what happened.
Reviewer: LNG (Signed) · Date: January 18, 2014 08:05 PM · On: Parting Gifts
I wonder, what will happen? Will the vampire come to the hospital and bite Justin?
Author's Response: Not exactly! You'll come to see that Justin isn't simply a special case. The hospital already has procedures in place for doing this.
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 18, 2014 07:38 PM · On: Parting Gifts
Hi, Sarah - again, I'm amazed by the lack of reviews here. This story is extremely engrossing and well written. Few stories move me to tears, but this chapter, when you were describing Brian's emotions both at Justin's apartment and by his bedside, did just that. And I think you have kept him very much IC here. While I'm not too thrilled by his method of coping by grabbing a trick to dull the pain, for instance, it was still very much IC for him to do that.
Looking forward to the next chapter! And I think I'll rec this over on my Twitter account to see if I can stir up a bit more interest, because it certainly deserves it.;) *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Well I am getting some reviews, but maybe people are seeing the word "vampire" in the summary and rolling their eyes? Lol, idk. I'm really glad you like it though! And wow, that is so moving that it made you so sad. I'm working hard to keep Brian in character while still conveying how much he's hurting. It is my design for him not to be quite as far in love with Justin in this fic, as he was by the end of season 5. Almost, but noooot quite. And yeah, it wasn't very great for him to go out like that, but he did.
I wonder: do you think the ending scenes just didn't feel as if they fit? Or simply didn't like the ide of Brian being heartless in his actions there?
Thanks for your comments!
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 18, 2014 04:21 PM · On: Parting Gifts
This was extremely well written. One the best new stories from a new writer that I have read. I'm looking forward to reading about the change.
Author's Response: Wow, thanks!! I'm flattered that you'd say that. I'm very excited to write the particulars about being a vampire in this universe. I've done vampires before, but I think I'm going to make the facts a little different this time. Still have to think it through.
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: January 17, 2014 07:59 AM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
Ao much angst!
Author's Response: Oh yes. VEEERY angsty. BRIAN MUST SUFFER, lol :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: January 16, 2014 04:50 PM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
I'm so pleased it wasn't a car accident. I don't think I've read a fic where Justin drowns, although I have written one where Brian needs to make a decision on turning off someone's life support other than Ted's. I'm looking forward to a vampire saving Justin's life. Please update soon.
Cheers
Author's Response: Well... it was sort of a car accident, lol. But yeah, instead he was pinned under like, four feet of water and deprived of oxygen for too long. I do hope that doesn't feel too overdone as a plot device :) I waaas going to do freak electorcution, but I wasn't sure how to work that one in! I will be updating soon, either tonight or tomorrow night, so hold tight and thanks for the support!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: January 16, 2014 06:01 AM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
This is really good ...
Author's Response: Thanks...
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 16, 2014 03:30 AM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
That was tragically sad!!! Sniffle. You really pulled out the emotional card with this chapter. What a painful position to be put in...to pull the plug. It sounds so generic, but has such a deeper and painful meaning.
Author's Response: Hey, glad I could tug on some heartstrings :)
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 15, 2014 07:00 PM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
Hi, Sarah! Honestly, I don't know why you do not have comments for this story yet, because I think you're doing a phenomenal job with it. It's heartwrenching, gritty, and Brian seems so IC here. Loved these lines, BTW:
"Long fingers caressed the chin, the lips, the nose, eyelids and brow of the only man whose face he’d ever wanted to memorize. And incidentally, the face he knew he’d never be able to forget."
Lovely!
Very engrossing story so far! Looking forward to the rest of this. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks for saying that, since I definately feel I need the reassurance that I'm doing a good job. I think I put on my profile bio here how nervous I am to do a decent job at writing QAF and not seem obnoxiously green.
OMG: that quote was soo heartbreaking, right?! Glad you liked. And thanks for the continued comments on my stuff. I'll have another chapter out soon, since I've pretty much gone into insomniac mode to be able to write this fic, lol.
Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: January 15, 2014 12:12 PM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
Oh, lord, this was a magnificent chapter. So human and so real. It's difficult to get a good blend of asshole and angst for Brian but this is wonderful. Very in character with all of them. I'm on pins and needles until you update.
Roni
Author's Response: Oh I'm so glad you think I'm keeping in character for all of them! Thank you! I've never written these guys or this universe before. I want to stay true to them without being kitchey, you know? And yeah, I had a good time figuring out how I was going to portray how upset Brian was, without decimating who he fundamentally is as a character. Having his reaction to the bashing in Season 1 to watch and think about helped for a reference. I pictured his crying, tense face in that finale episode a lot.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 15, 2014 12:07 PM · On: Something that Can't be Fixed
I know that a vampire is going to save Justin from a life of brain damage and I can't wait to see how you bring it about. I'm just wondering how Mikey and the others ended up at the hospital and no thought to call Brian until Jennifer did? Loving this story.
Author's Response: Yup. Vampires will happen.
Jennifer stated in the phone call to Brian, that she had requested to be the one to call him. I tried to give the impression that they'd all gathered and that she had wanted to break the news, and that maybe Brian is just a little less group-oriented (and hell, it IS a Saturday night for him, lol) so he wasn't the first to be rounded up. But I get your point, so I hope that didn't seem glaringly illogical.
Thanks for loving it and reviewing! I'll post again as soon as possible!
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: January 15, 2014 07:05 AM · On: Six Minute Swim
Maughty Justin, gurss his interlude was ok, since both he and Brian had other partners, Brian is going to be upset over the bike. Brilliant fic looking forward to reading more soon, Thanks!
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing and saying how much you like it! Justin and Brian pretty much have the same arrangement that they made in season 2 of QAF. They can fuck who they want, as long as it's only once.
Reviewer: Kathrin (Anonymous) · Date: January 14, 2014 03:26 AM · On: Six Minute Swim
Well written and I'm curious how it will develop further.
Author's Response: Thanks! You'll see soon.
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 14, 2014 02:52 AM · On: Six Minute Swim
OMG OMG OMG!!!!! You have to update ASAP! So that's how "it" happens.... I didn't expect that until you had them going fast. Wow. Amazing!
Author's Response: I will update in a day or two. I'm writing the next chapter now. I didn't want the cause of Justin's accident to be anything super weird. I did think about him getting attacked by some thugs, but given that he's been studying Krav Maga, it would be kind of lame for him to lose that fight in such a tremendous fashion, lol.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 13, 2014 09:16 PM · On: Six Minute Swim
Okay, Skylar is out of the water and Justin is unconcious. Does Skylar pull Justin out? Is he a vampire? So many questions, I'll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out.
Author's Response: Well I thought I made it clear in the story that Skylar was pulling Justin out of the water. Hopefully it's not THAT vague. No, Skylar is not a vampire, lol.
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 13, 2014 07:07 PM · On: Six Minute Swim
OMG, Sarah, evil is right! Wow. Did NOT see that coming! Very intense chapter, from the UST scenes between Justin and Skyler to the ending. Very interesting twist! Can't wait to read the rest. Thanks again for posting on here. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks! Hehe, sorry...
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: January 11, 2014 12:01 PM · On: It's My Party and I'll Come if I Want to
Well Sarah you had me glued to the screen wondering how Justin becomes comatose, but you never told us. I love that. LOL I can't wait for the vampirisming (made up word, xD) to start.
Cheers
Author's Response: I wanted to write about Justin and Brian as they are in normal circumstances in this fic, first. To give a baseline for their lives and relationship. What causes the coma will happen in the next chapter, so the action will start soon.
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 09, 2014 05:23 AM · On: It's My Party and I'll Come if I Want to
That was hot. I love how you are building it all up...leaving us all wondering when "it" is going to happen. I am already hooked!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like the, ahem, sexy time witht he guys. And "it," as you refer to it, will happen soon!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 08, 2014 11:37 AM · On: It's My Party and I'll Come if I Want to
Oh boy! The Birthday Boy is getting his favorite gift!!! Talk about HOT!
Author's Response: Thanks! No matter what the genre, I always like to include graphic sex in my stories. I mean, why wouldn't you write some sex scenes when you've got two characters as hot as Justin and Brian to play with? It'd be a waste otherwise. That said, I do hope that the sex never seems gratuitous.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 08, 2014 11:25 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
I forgot to say how pleased I was that Justin is taking self defense courses. Now how will Brian feel about Justin taking his client away?
Author's Response: Yeah, I wanted to give both Brian and Justin some nuances to their lives that show they're not exactly the same characters in the same spots in thier lives as they were in season five, though they are meant to be similar. Brian likes a little competition, but I think he's more shocked than furious about this unexpected turn of events.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 08, 2014 10:58 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Interesting start. I'm gonna have to keep an eye out for your next chapters. Like how Ted was protective of Brian. Not something I see often. When's the next chapter!
Author's Response: Ted does sometimes look out for Brian, but I think it often comes off as factually correcting his stupidity (or what Ted perceives to be his stupidity). Thanks for reading :)
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: January 08, 2014 03:37 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Interesting start I look forward to the next chapter
Author's Response: Thanks!
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: January 07, 2014 06:51 PM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Hello Sarah. I really enjoyed the start of this fic. I was pleasantly surprised that it isn't just the same old, same old, which so many new writers seem to start with; perceivably because they have read so much similar material. However, since you are not new to writing fiction I look forward to it continuing to be as unique as the start. So I hope Justin isn't comatosed by a car accident or gets hit by a car. I have faith that you will manage to bring in new ideas. I rather enjoy vampire fics and I look forward to the update. Welcome to MW and to now being a QAF fanfiction author.
Cheers
Author's Response: I'm glad you think this chapter was good; not cliche. No I hadn't planned on having a car accident be the cause of Justin's injury in this fic, but now you definately have me questioning whether or not what I had in mind is original enough or not. Might have to go back to the drawing board on that.
Reviewer: tiger062 (Signed) · Date: January 07, 2014 01:56 PM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Great start - you've got me hooked. I even looked up Krav Maga on YouTube to see a demo as I've never heard of it before. I can definitely see feisty Justin doing it and benefiting from it. Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Hey, glad to hear it. Krav Maga is definately bad ass and... well mean in a way that other martial arts are not.
Reviewer: snow (Anonymous) · Date: January 07, 2014 08:07 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Incredibly intriguing.... I can't wait to read more :)
Author's Response: Thanks! I hope to have the second chapter up soon.
Reviewer: Bob (Signed) · Date: January 07, 2014 06:28 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
After a quick glance at your writing, I believe you're going to be a popular new author on Whispers. I'm very happy you have joined us.
Author's Response: Thanks :)
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 07, 2014 06:21 AM · On: Unfinished Kinney in Oil Pastel
Welcome to MW! Thanks for posting on here. Interesting concept! I'll be looking forward to more. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thank you! I also plan to do a few shorter fics that don't veer off into weird AUs, lol.
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