for Fear Itself11/18/2023 c1 
9MamaStreet
So good. Love the exploration of all the feelings and coming to a decision to do the right thing. Reminds me of Ransom’s decision to fight in Perelandra.
9MamaStreetSo good. Love the exploration of all the feelings and coming to a decision to do the right thing. Reminds me of Ransom’s decision to fight in Perelandra.
11/28/2022 c1 Erin Mansfield
This is really good. Well done.
This is really good. Well done.
5/4/2021 c1 Kaizer1008
For such a great story, a lot of audience must read your book. You can publish your work on NovelStar Mobile App.
For such a great story, a lot of audience must read your book. You can publish your work on NovelStar Mobile App.
11/12/2020 c1 An Aether Dragon
Nicely done, you did a good job capturing the more human side of war, which we sometimes forget when we hear of grand battles between large armies or navies. From the the beginning I knew what was going to happen to the Princeton, yet you managed to still create suspense about the fate of the characters themselves. This is my first time coming across your work, and I am now hooked.
Nicely done, you did a good job capturing the more human side of war, which we sometimes forget when we hear of grand battles between large armies or navies. From the the beginning I knew what was going to happen to the Princeton, yet you managed to still create suspense about the fate of the characters themselves. This is my first time coming across your work, and I am now hooked.
10/25/2020 c1 27Drumboy100
Intense tone, I respect your willingness to write about tough topics. World War II is different from so many other wars, in my opinion, because it was quite obvious that the Allies needed to stop the Axis for the future of all humanity, unlike other more controversial wars.
I wondered why Joe would keep such a miserable telegram, yet the answer convinced me: to stay alive and remember to do what "Frank would have wanted" and "make sure [Frank] didn't die for nothing." A good choice to make this about the Hardy family, rather than Joe-Vanessa, to give this a brother-centric theme. Too bad that we got the previous ambush scene from Ned's POV! I suspect that Frank wasn't thinking quite so heroic things as Joe gives him credit for. It is endearing to see Frank idealized in Joe's eyes, always thinking "what would Frank do?"
Your author's note made me afraid that Joe would die! (But I would have respected that choice, too.) I really love that neither Joe nor Frank receive any special treatment or higher rank; no "I used to work with your father in the NYPD!" here. Joe sees what his task is and gives it 110% effort, not abandoning that fire hose until absolutely forced. Tom Dorby didn't irritate me here because he's more of a reader-insert. At least for THIS cowardly reader; I'd be incontinent and crying for my mom, so I really can't judge Tom for saying what most people were thinking. I also don't blame Joe for his survival instinct (we were created with it for a reason!). Good contrast of the philosophies of "sold wholesale so that the survivors might continue to live comfortably" vs. "Why did you doubt?" That takes quite a bit of mind-over-matter, reminding themselves of the justness of the war when life and limb are threatened. MVP goes to the Irwin for risking all while damaged/injured in order to save as many allies as possible.
This is the kind of series that generates 50 more questions and "what ifs" with every installment. No more sleeping/eating/showering/bathroom breaks for you, keep writing!
27Drumboy100Intense tone, I respect your willingness to write about tough topics. World War II is different from so many other wars, in my opinion, because it was quite obvious that the Allies needed to stop the Axis for the future of all humanity, unlike other more controversial wars.
I wondered why Joe would keep such a miserable telegram, yet the answer convinced me: to stay alive and remember to do what "Frank would have wanted" and "make sure [Frank] didn't die for nothing." A good choice to make this about the Hardy family, rather than Joe-Vanessa, to give this a brother-centric theme. Too bad that we got the previous ambush scene from Ned's POV! I suspect that Frank wasn't thinking quite so heroic things as Joe gives him credit for. It is endearing to see Frank idealized in Joe's eyes, always thinking "what would Frank do?"
Your author's note made me afraid that Joe would die! (But I would have respected that choice, too.) I really love that neither Joe nor Frank receive any special treatment or higher rank; no "I used to work with your father in the NYPD!" here. Joe sees what his task is and gives it 110% effort, not abandoning that fire hose until absolutely forced. Tom Dorby didn't irritate me here because he's more of a reader-insert. At least for THIS cowardly reader; I'd be incontinent and crying for my mom, so I really can't judge Tom for saying what most people were thinking. I also don't blame Joe for his survival instinct (we were created with it for a reason!). Good contrast of the philosophies of "sold wholesale so that the survivors might continue to live comfortably" vs. "Why did you doubt?" That takes quite a bit of mind-over-matter, reminding themselves of the justness of the war when life and limb are threatened. MVP goes to the Irwin for risking all while damaged/injured in order to save as many allies as possible.
This is the kind of series that generates 50 more questions and "what ifs" with every installment. No more sleeping/eating/showering/bathroom breaks for you, keep writing!
8/31/2020 c1 Bkworm4life4
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. It was heart-wrenching and moving. Looking forward to your next work! :)
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. It was heart-wrenching and moving. Looking forward to your next work! :)
7/22/2020 c1 41Aurora Mandeville
Wowee, pretty intense battle there! I'm no great expert on anything military, so if you did make any small mistakes, I didn't notice, lol. Great read! And now I'm thinking of the boys in a noir mystery. Ugh, I already have enough to write. That will be an idea for another time . . . unless you want it. XD
41Aurora MandevilleWowee, pretty intense battle there! I'm no great expert on anything military, so if you did make any small mistakes, I didn't notice, lol. Great read! And now I'm thinking of the boys in a noir mystery. Ugh, I already have enough to write. That will be an idea for another time . . . unless you want it. XD