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Thanks Amy, I will try to update soon!

Thanks I don't think a lot of people likes it though, judging from my number of hits compared to my number of replies

Would it be okay if I added you on msn?

This is just getting better and better! I'm in a different universe when I read this fic, you're really good at cupturing your readers, Cal! Can't wait for an update

I just read this fic, and it's really good! It's sad thought, poor Martha! I hope you'll write more, cause you're a really talented writer, and I would love to read more from you

The first fic you posted here wasn't a script, was it? I think you were really good at writing that way too! But I know what you mean, it can be hard, and sometimes I just wanna start writing script instead

Thanks, I know what you mean about stereotyping, I'm Norwegian, but my favourite food isn't rotten fish, I don't love cross country skiing, and I didn't meet ANY polar bears in Oslo! I think I'm gonna sign up... It might help a little that French exchange students are coming to our school soon (which means they'll have to speak English, as there are only a few students who knows any French) Thanks again for helping me out, I only have one more question (for now): is the food horrible?

Okay, you see my school is offering this french exchange programme. You can go to France for three weeks, live with a host family and go to school. It's based on three-four years of French education (like I have), but I'm afraid my French sucks... Also I have heard that French people tend to laugh at you if you don't speak their language perfectly (I would cause major laughing if that's true...) Also I'm kind of worried about their politeness and manners, cause I'm so afraid of doing something wrong that somehow would seem rude. Is it as horrible as I'm afraid? And do most French people today speak understandable English? On one level I really wanna sign up for this programme, but I'm a bit chicken about it too! Thanks for taking the time to reply and offering to help by the way, it's very much appreciated

Really good fic, Cal, I have been waiting for a fic about a gang in black! It's really well written, I don't usually like fics written as a script, but you do it well (and I have a weird taste when it comes to litterature). I would however recommend you in the future to write like a novel/shortstory (not script), simply because you use a lot of cursives to describe situations, and if you ask me these makes it harder to read as you constantly have to change the point you're reading from. Scripts work better if you don't have many feelings and expressions like you do, just plain actions and dialogue. Also you changed from present to past tense in your cursives somewhere through chapter 2. This is a mistake almost everyone does, so you're not alone! I think present tense (like the dialogue) makes it easier to read the text with the cursives. Don't get me wrong, I really do like this fic, and I will continue reading your updates to see where this is going. Also I think the length of your chapters is good. I hardly ever read any long fics anymore, cause I get so easily bored (no offence, I have problems concentrating, so it's me, not you!) and never read the chapters properly because they're too long. I really like the storyline, and how this story is developing, I can't wait to see how it goes! PS. I hope you don't mind constructive criticism, it's just that I like to write longer, more detailed responses to fics, instead of short replies with only the good stuff. The reason? I know how much good reviewing can help you become a better writer. It saved my Norwegian grade. I don't know if my reviews are any good or helpful at all, but I hope so!

Anyone here ever been to France as an exchange student? I need help...

Thanks Amy, I'll try to update again soon

Thanks! I hope it's okay if I use the second one? You will be credited

Awww, thanks!

I have a request... I have just started podcasting, and I need a podcast icon for my LJ. I was thinking something like a tape or a microphone or something, and probably saying "podcast" or something like that. I was thinking of making one myself, but I haven't done any editing lately (a bit tired of it), so if anyone wants to make me a nice podcast icon I would be very happy! And you would be credited if I use!

I have a weird question. I'm looking for a sentence someone used to have in their signature. The problem is I don't remember who it was... I just remember reading this phrase over and over and thinking it was so good. No I can't seem to get finding it out of my head, but I think the member has changed his/her signature, as I have tried looking. Another problem is that I have no idea what sentence it was, I will remember if I see it again, but now I have no idea. All I know is that it was some kind of phrase that made great sense and was really clever. I also think the person had used the font "Impact" to write it in the signature. Anyone? Sorry about the weird question, and thanks in advance

The two last chapters were great! This is fanfiction at its best if you ask me! Jamie often wondered why Robbie was such a very tall kid, but thought he was a great kid just the same. I loved that part, and all the Jamie-scenes in general. He is so adorable and funny! I also liked the way you described Robbie. I also have to say this was a very good ending to the fic, it cleared up a lot and was a great way to end the fic. Hope you will write more fics and post later

Thanks for the review ILM I wasn't sure about the line you suggested to short down when I wrote it. I thought it was too long, but unfortunately I couldn't really find a way to short it down that worked. I liked your suggestion though. And about Catherine Lowell... Well, all I can say is that I'm not done with her yet And you mentioned Rosie: She's supposed to be... I don't know, kind of a street-version of Colleen Smart, only with way more theories about what's right and wrong

A great couple of chapters as usual, so many surprises, and so much excellent writing! Melanie remembered wondering in a strange surreal kind of way how was it possible for someone to be dead when the scent of their perfume still trailed in the air, when a gentle, warm sunlight streamed in through the open window, when there was a distant hum of early afternoon traffic as people went about their usual business...and she remembered how her own harrowing, anguished cries pierced the silence of the quiet, sunlit room... A chilling paragraph! I love how you dig deeper into details about the characters's emotions instead of just telling the facts about what's happening. Melanie shuddered at the memory, her mother’s bitter words coming back to her. Every man lets you down in the end, just like your father did. Men make you cry and leave you crumpled inside. Men use you and abuse you. I feel so sorry for Melanie! I just love her, and in the last two chapters it became much clearer how much she and Diane had in common. Sure, she hit them, treated them rough, mostly when she was drunk, but drink was her only escape and Di tried to love her kids. She could never abandon them to their father’s cruelty. God only knew what revenge Richie would take on the boys if she did. Great paragraph, it's nice to get a deeper insight in Diane's feeling too! Also I have to say I loved how you managed to get Ron to fit into everything. And the part about the bunny made me cry.