tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post6049580014979194151..comments2024-03-10T05:18:37.521-04:00Comments on Stories From A Starry Sky: Weekend Writing Warriors April 3, 2016Teresa Cypherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-37853980280005500312016-04-07T01:09:13.406-04:002016-04-07T01:09:13.406-04:00Sometimes being given the time to allow your thoug...Sometimes being given the time to allow your thoughts to haunt you is painful. Great way to being us into her story (please, please save the doggie...)Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-50982288977777835192016-04-04T09:47:33.859-04:002016-04-04T09:47:33.859-04:00So who is Damien and what happened to him? This sn...So who is Damien and what happened to him? This snippet raises all sorts of interesting questions, as well as answering a few. Nicely done.Alexis Duranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582838606796213690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-78672791658034110992016-04-04T01:35:02.023-04:002016-04-04T01:35:02.023-04:00Hey, I'm really loving this story. It's v...Hey, I'm really loving this story. It's very intriguing. I can almost hear that broadcast go out. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436256293259964125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-59009297374130637302016-04-04T00:36:23.917-04:002016-04-04T00:36:23.917-04:00You can really hear her despair. Great snippet! You can really hear her despair. Great snippet! Amy Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333226005270392991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-25512339547183419492016-04-03T23:24:53.218-04:002016-04-03T23:24:53.218-04:00Good to know a bit more about the background of th...Good to know a bit more about the background of the invasion and it wasn't totally unrealistic to think rough terrain would slow down the aliens. They just lost that wager. Still hoping Lily can get away.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308158251486924808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-83283815985316212702016-04-03T21:47:03.809-04:002016-04-03T21:47:03.809-04:00It could have been possible for the terrain to slo...It could have been possible for the terrain to slow them--depends on what they prepared for. Obviously it did not, though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141508426287090331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-82611029495193284892016-04-03T21:26:39.659-04:002016-04-03T21:26:39.659-04:00Sad and spooky, but that keeps people reading. Peo...Sad and spooky, but that keeps people reading. People often can't cope with reality when it falls that far outside the norm, so her & Damien's reaction is believable. But of course now we're all pulling for the family, and the dog, and we're all on the edge of our seats! Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07092928480361131154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-4273093319779183062016-04-03T21:26:14.371-04:002016-04-03T21:26:14.371-04:00First, thank you for sharing Jobe's fate;).
Se...First, thank you for sharing Jobe's fate;).<br />Second, I love the snippet. Beautiful writing that shows so much. Now I know what happened and get an idea how she ended up where she did. <br />I wasn't sure if the kids were her biological kids or if they were kids she looked after. If your vagueness is on purpose just ignore me, if not, maybe clarify a little bit.TinaChristopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673724637731085981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-78020824079460499932016-04-03T20:33:13.153-04:002016-04-03T20:33:13.153-04:00Those last lines bring home how dire the situation...Those last lines bring home how dire the situation is with the Aliens. Truly, what are a few trees and mountains when they traveled galaxies. Great snippet. Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-86885409324729994352016-04-03T20:32:24.224-04:002016-04-03T20:32:24.224-04:00I really liked that last line. That's exactly ...I really liked that last line. That's exactly the way people would behave. They'd think they had time to spare when of course they didn't. Elaine Cantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668294337075373288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-45593454036285602302016-04-03T16:05:57.513-04:002016-04-03T16:05:57.513-04:00I'm glad her children got away.I'm glad her children got away.Aurora Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368905407459425208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-69455027173066137842016-04-03T14:23:04.201-04:002016-04-03T14:23:04.201-04:00Great to know some of the back story, and glad tha...Great to know some of the back story, and glad that the children are safe, as well as the dog. Sounds a very interesting story and look forward to reading more.Rachel de Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13142396128885291395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-149293291375049532016-04-03T13:55:14.702-04:002016-04-03T13:55:14.702-04:00I think the terrain not stopping them is a great p...I think the terrain not stopping them is a great point! Love where this is going! Thank for sharing!-Book BlingElizabeth Alsobrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239143833626955490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-5674901431199281932016-04-03T13:31:45.457-04:002016-04-03T13:31:45.457-04:00THANK GOD THE DOG IS SAFE!!!!!!!!!! Oh, sorry, I ...THANK GOD THE DOG IS SAFE!!!!!!!!!! Oh, sorry, I got a bit excited, lol. A good time to regroup and do a little backstory drop, I agree with the others. But I fear she won't have long to ponder things before she's in the fray again! Awesome story. Can't wait til next week!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-82977676815484263372016-04-03T11:33:40.663-04:002016-04-03T11:33:40.663-04:00Love the backstory along with what is currently ha...Love the backstory along with what is currently happening. Wonderful writing! Also, thanks for taking care of us animal lovers ;-) Sara Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519801029696101409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-10961685995366457172016-04-03T11:18:51.350-04:002016-04-03T11:18:51.350-04:00Poor Lily. A neat way gently to slip some backstor...Poor Lily. A neat way gently to slip some backstory into the narrative - very nice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612014503133683333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-64061311964172104662016-04-03T11:09:57.615-04:002016-04-03T11:09:57.615-04:00Nothing stops the aliens just like the terrorists....Nothing stops the aliens just like the terrorists. Wonderful snippet, Teresa. I'm loving this story.Charmaine Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236373312231763983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-3519338259474248102016-04-03T10:27:46.965-04:002016-04-03T10:27:46.965-04:00I think her thoughts are very realistic and what a...I think her thoughts are very realistic and what a great point - that terrestial terrain isn't likely to defeat aliens! Great snippet.Veronica Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732940088047026021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-78169919134837566102016-04-03T10:26:30.537-04:002016-04-03T10:26:30.537-04:00Love how you're giving us some background now....Love how you're giving us some background now. I'm glad the rest of her family is safe- I probably would have counted on natural barriers helping as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200483339139860998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-457889039139831832016-04-03T09:07:34.375-04:002016-04-03T09:07:34.375-04:00Pretty terrifying situation. In their defense, I ...Pretty terrifying situation. In their defense, I probably would have assumed natural terrain would have helped, too, then kicked myself later when I thought about it...can't wait to read this in full!Daezarkian13https://www.blogger.com/profile/08839083029518977312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-39277418849849496452016-04-03T08:42:04.645-04:002016-04-03T08:42:04.645-04:00Stunning snippet, Reesie. I think her thoughts and...Stunning snippet, Reesie. I think her thoughts and reactions are quite reasonable, given the situation. Nicely done!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-18236610675275448312016-04-03T08:14:06.903-04:002016-04-03T08:14:06.903-04:00Loved the snippet...yes, we don't always think...Loved the snippet...yes, we don't always think rationally when it comes to invading aliens. Enjoyed it!T. M. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726033990784930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-56718533295333353942016-04-03T07:20:47.901-04:002016-04-03T07:20:47.901-04:00Wow, Teresa - this snippet really opened your stor...Wow, Teresa - this snippet really opened your story world up for me. It's exciting to think about how Lily and Damien will overcome this harrowing invasion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615944959979986826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-70849621705864471782016-04-03T07:04:05.361-04:002016-04-03T07:04:05.361-04:00Glad her kids are safe! I'm wondering who Dami...Glad her kids are safe! I'm wondering who Damien is. I love how this story is progressing. I look forward to it every week.Cara Bristolhttp://www.carabristol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-72537470067423709152016-04-03T06:57:14.071-04:002016-04-03T06:57:14.071-04:00She has children? And a husband? Oh dear... Where ...She has children? And a husband? Oh dear... Where is Damien? I hope her kids are safe. And thanks for letting us know the dog was still there! <3 I love the last line where she realizes that it was silly to think that they could outrun creatures that had traveled a galaxy. Reality starts to set in... Great snippet, Teresa!Elyzabeth M. VaLeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261951650310680514noreply@blogger.com