I didn't get around to reading the sneak peak, and only just saw today that you had posted this. Maaaaaaan, smile on my face over here. Awesomely done and fabulously well-written as always.
Plus, a unique concept that makes me go jealous on you. As always. :-P
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I was truly sorry I couldn’t get your opinion on how well I managed character voice, but I’d say nwhepcat and bellatemple probably covered that ground well enough.
I just read your pimp-rec for this story in your own space, and I was floored. I absolutely don’t know what to say. If I saw superlatives of that kind used about yahtzee63, or nwhepcat, or even something of yours (such as “History of Humor in the 20th Century”), I’d understand and agree; but for someone of your deserved reputation to speak so of me is hugely gratifying and just slightly spooky.
Loved it! This is officially the first Spander fic that I've ever finished.
I twigged to the fact that it was a dreamscape the moment Spike's new name was mentioned - Rupert's son, William Randall (AKA "Randy") Giles.
In other words, I started to figure some of it out about two and a third seconds before you explained it to me. *snort* Yay. go me.
All joking aside, this was a great read. Oh, no... I just realized that now I have [i]another[/i] author I have to check regularly for updates. Damn you.
Happy to have you aboard, and glad to have elicited your approval. The use of “William Randall Giles” was specifically intended to make people sit up and say, “Whoa! What’s happening here?”, so your welcome praise also tells me I accomplished what I was trying to do. I like that.
That was exceptional. You had me guessing all the way through. The idea of Spike and Xander sharing a soul is intensely intriguing.
Looking back there are some seriously wonderful touches. Randy Giles for humor. Faith being the one going in to kill Allie for pathos. The appearance of Roger Wyndam-Price to get the old hate juices flowing properly.
I loved this story, but then I love all my stories. It’s a weakness of mine. That’s why I welcome external commentary, it gives me a perspective besides my own.
“Guessing all the way through.” Well, thanks. I really worried that Will would be too readily identifiable, from the beginning, as some version of Spike. I cherish my surprises, and worry about telegraphing them. It’s reassuring to be told I didn’t do that.
I was happy to turn out this story, and I’m more than happy with the response to it.
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Hard to believe I'm chuckling at the end of this one.
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On the other hand, your post has made me wonder if I should have actually titled the story “Bait and Switch”.
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I didn't get around to reading the sneak peak, and only just saw today that you had posted this. Maaaaaaan, smile on my face over here. Awesomely done and fabulously well-written as always.
Plus, a unique concept that makes me go jealous on you. As always. :-P
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I just read your pimp-rec for this story in your own space, and I was floored. I absolutely don’t know what to say. If I saw superlatives of that kind used about yahtzee63, or nwhepcat, or even something of yours (such as “History of Humor in the 20th Century”), I’d understand and agree; but for someone of your deserved reputation to speak so of me is hugely gratifying and just slightly spooky.
But thanks anyhow.
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I twigged to the fact that it was a dreamscape the moment Spike's new name was mentioned - Rupert's son, William Randall (AKA "Randy") Giles.
In other words, I started to figure some of it out about two and a third seconds before you explained it to me. *snort* Yay. go me.
All joking aside, this was a great read. Oh, no... I just realized that now I have [i]another[/i] author I have to check regularly for updates. Damn you.
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Looking back there are some seriously wonderful touches. Randy Giles for humor. Faith being the one going in to kill Allie for pathos. The appearance of Roger Wyndam-Price to get the old hate juices flowing properly.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
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“Guessing all the way through.” Well, thanks. I really worried that Will would be too readily identifiable, from the beginning, as some version of Spike. I cherish my surprises, and worry about telegraphing them. It’s reassuring to be told I didn’t do that.
I was happy to turn out this story, and I’m more than happy with the response to it.
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