for A Percy Jackson Holiday6/9/2020 c1 
6Author in my Heart
Hiya! Noticed a guest review from all about hope and just wanted to respond to it here. Since they reviewed as a guest I can't DM them!
I appreciate the review you left! I just wanted to let you know that, and also let you know that it's been ten years since I posted this story and in that time I've graduated with a Bachelor's degree in professional writing with a specialization in creative fiction, and I have since learned how to properly indent new paragraphs lol. Disbelievingly, though, is an adverb, and is in fact a real word. Synonyms for it include suspiciously, incredulously, askance, and cynically. As for the other couple of suggestions about what wording to change, you're right, it could read better, but again, I wrote this and posted this ten years ago and have since become a better (and published!) author.
As for saying that this isn't flaming, one, wow, I haven't heard the term flaming in a very long time. I almost forgot what it meant and reading it did make me remember ten years ago. And I do agree with you that good authors should be open to suggestions. However, myself and every other author on here and AO3 and any other site where one can post fanfiction, we don't do it to get suggestions from our readers.
Not unless we specifically ask for it.
We do it from a love of writing and a love of sharing our own spins and takes on the stories and our own stories within those stories. Yes, when a lot of us start out, we need to improve. We all start out with a lot to learn and a lot that needs to change to tell the story in the best way possible. And we get that, from people we trust and people we ask for those suggestions.
We post these stories on here, at whatever stage we're at, because we want to share what we have to say. We do it completely for free, and we do it because it makes us happy. What doesn't make us happy is unwelcome suggestions like these. Especially on works that are ten years old and while they may be a reminder of where we started, are not where we are now. Especially because we do this without expectation of anyone reading it at all.
Please believe me when I say I appreciate the review. But please in the future, especially on work that was posted ten years ago, on an account that's rarely if ever used any more, refrain from posting reviews that are suggestions for the author. Hate and flames or whatever you want to call it are disheartening, yes, but nothing makes an author on a site like this want to never post again quite like something they put their heart into getting unwarranted comments suggesting on how to improve.
Regardless, thank you for the review. It reminded me of a time when I was not close to my best, and it reminded me of how far I've come. It's been a long ten years, but well worth it.
-the author, ten years later
6Author in my HeartHiya! Noticed a guest review from all about hope and just wanted to respond to it here. Since they reviewed as a guest I can't DM them!
I appreciate the review you left! I just wanted to let you know that, and also let you know that it's been ten years since I posted this story and in that time I've graduated with a Bachelor's degree in professional writing with a specialization in creative fiction, and I have since learned how to properly indent new paragraphs lol. Disbelievingly, though, is an adverb, and is in fact a real word. Synonyms for it include suspiciously, incredulously, askance, and cynically. As for the other couple of suggestions about what wording to change, you're right, it could read better, but again, I wrote this and posted this ten years ago and have since become a better (and published!) author.
As for saying that this isn't flaming, one, wow, I haven't heard the term flaming in a very long time. I almost forgot what it meant and reading it did make me remember ten years ago. And I do agree with you that good authors should be open to suggestions. However, myself and every other author on here and AO3 and any other site where one can post fanfiction, we don't do it to get suggestions from our readers.
Not unless we specifically ask for it.
We do it from a love of writing and a love of sharing our own spins and takes on the stories and our own stories within those stories. Yes, when a lot of us start out, we need to improve. We all start out with a lot to learn and a lot that needs to change to tell the story in the best way possible. And we get that, from people we trust and people we ask for those suggestions.
We post these stories on here, at whatever stage we're at, because we want to share what we have to say. We do it completely for free, and we do it because it makes us happy. What doesn't make us happy is unwelcome suggestions like these. Especially on works that are ten years old and while they may be a reminder of where we started, are not where we are now. Especially because we do this without expectation of anyone reading it at all.
Please believe me when I say I appreciate the review. But please in the future, especially on work that was posted ten years ago, on an account that's rarely if ever used any more, refrain from posting reviews that are suggestions for the author. Hate and flames or whatever you want to call it are disheartening, yes, but nothing makes an author on a site like this want to never post again quite like something they put their heart into getting unwarranted comments suggesting on how to improve.
Regardless, thank you for the review. It reminded me of a time when I was not close to my best, and it reminded me of how far I've come. It's been a long ten years, but well worth it.
-the author, ten years later
6/5/2020 c1 all about hope
Indent every time a new person speaks or a new event happens?
Disbelievingly isn’t a word.
“ ‘What seemed like hours passed, but finally the door opened. Percy found himself staring into Annabeth’s grey eyes.
‘Percy?’ she asked [insert actual word (:].
‘Hi, Annabeth. Merry Christmas.’ Percy smiled.
‘I don’t understand[, she started.] ‘You called and said you were stuck in traffic. . . .’ Annabeth’s voice died out as she realized [this must have been] a Christmas gift from the gods. ‘Merry Christmas, Percy,’ she whispered [softly]. She smiled and pulled Percy close.
[She kissed him.]”
[] is where it could/needs to be changed.
(This isn’t flames, I swear. A good author should be open to suggestions to improve their story.)
—all about hope
Indent every time a new person speaks or a new event happens?
Disbelievingly isn’t a word.
“ ‘What seemed like hours passed, but finally the door opened. Percy found himself staring into Annabeth’s grey eyes.
‘Percy?’ she asked [insert actual word (:].
‘Hi, Annabeth. Merry Christmas.’ Percy smiled.
‘I don’t understand[, she started.] ‘You called and said you were stuck in traffic. . . .’ Annabeth’s voice died out as she realized [this must have been] a Christmas gift from the gods. ‘Merry Christmas, Percy,’ she whispered [softly]. She smiled and pulled Percy close.
[She kissed him.]”
[] is where it could/needs to be changed.
(This isn’t flames, I swear. A good author should be open to suggestions to improve their story.)
—all about hope
11/25/2018 c2 Narwalreads
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
12/11/2014 c1 John Stamos
I love Percebeth.
I love Percebeth.
12/27/2010 c1 Imarandomperson
Ah! That was so sweet! I listened to the song while I read it.
Ah! That was so sweet! I listened to the song while I read it.
12/26/2010 c2 Ambersky
Again, awwwwwww! It was nice to read Annabeth's point of view of things. I'm glad the gods help them out so they could see each other and it was a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit (even though now it's over). Great job and I look forward to reading more of your stories!
Again, awwwwwww! It was nice to read Annabeth's point of view of things. I'm glad the gods help them out so they could see each other and it was a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit (even though now it's over). Great job and I look forward to reading more of your stories!
12/26/2010 c1 Ambersky
Awwwww! This was very sweet. I'm sorry I'm reviewing late, but I got a lot of books for Christmas and I have been reading them. Good job on this chapter and I'm going to read the next. Oh, and you got two other reviews. Nice!
Awwwww! This was very sweet. I'm sorry I'm reviewing late, but I got a lot of books for Christmas and I have been reading them. Good job on this chapter and I'm going to read the next. Oh, and you got two other reviews. Nice!
12/23/2010 c1 Vio purple link
U write percy jackson and maximum ride fanfics? That is so effing awesome! Oh and awesome story!
U write percy jackson and maximum ride fanfics? That is so effing awesome! Oh and awesome story!