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| Where Roses Grow by PIppinfan1988 | 8 Review(s) |
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| MysteriousWays | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 8/19/2005 |
| I think I sense darkness starting to creep in. *sigh* Still this is most lovely and wonderful. I will read more later when I have some chocolate to help me along. -Myst Author Reply: That is very sweet of you to give it go--and to be honest, the tale gets rather dark from here on, and stays dark the rest of the way through. I am sorry about that. :-( I would feel extrememy bad if reading this conjured up some really ugly memories for you. So, of course, you're always welcome to read on, however, I would much prefer that your dreams and thoughts be free from dark images more than likely gained from reading Roses. I will always be grateful for your advice in writing it! Thanks a million. :-) Pippinfan | |
| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/31/2004 |
| Awwwwwwww! This chapter was so sweet! You nearly had me in tears again, but for an entirely different reason. I wonder if Pippin should be annoyed that Rosebud said Mey-mi before Ba-ba, :P I saw my little nephew last week, who's about Rosebud's age, and everything you've said about her was exactly what James did. I immediately thought of your story, hehehehe. - Pervinca Author Reply: Hehehe...I like to think that she'd been saying it first, however, this was the first time Pippin tuned into it. Merry's "name" would be right in there among Pip's--even more so than Pimpernel's (I feel) because he's been a major caretaker for her since Lilas' death. Some of the upcoming angst is going to have Merry's name on it. ;-) I love to watch little ones at their age--James and Rosebud--they're so funny! I remember observing my niece when she first started walking--I was rolling! She'd be a little Twinkle Toes and then whomp! flat on her diaper. I'm happy to learn that my research hasn't been in vain. Thanks for reading! :-) Pippinfan | |
| Rosie-Ann | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/30/2004 |
| *huggles ickle Rosebud* Beautiful! Love it! And I have a haunting suspicion I know where Pippin and Rosebud were in that dream, though...*sniff* Author Reply: I'm glad you liked it--where do you suspect they were at? ;-) There is a method to my madness. :-) Thank you for reading Roses! Pippinfan | |
| Beruthiel | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/29/2004 |
| What did Rosebud say that grabbed Pippin's attention like that, I wonder? Her first word? How did baby-gibberish remind him so strongly of a dream conversation with an eight-year-old? Beginning to dread the next chapter, knowing angst must be coming soon. Fortunately my tissue supply is well-stocked. Excellent chapter! Author Reply: Well...there are some things Rosebud is on time with, and with others, she's a bit behind. That is a fact with most Preemies, if not all. She most likely would have muttered the gibberish earlier, but I jumped forward a bit. However, I wanted the readers to experience his first recognition of her calling him 'papa'. And that is what prompted Pippin's memory of the "dream child"--it wasn't so much the baby-gibberish that did it. (did you see that the child in the dream was indeed Rosebud?) There is a method to my madness! ;-) Thanks for reading, Beruthiel! Pippinfan | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/29/2004 |
| Uh-oh, here it comes. sniff sniff... You already have me on the edge of tears. I am going to stop off on my way to work tomorrow and restock the kleenex because I have a very bad feeling. Loved how Ev helps Reg move things. hehehe Loved that it was Merry who was baby-minding while Pip was away. The dream was very vivid and I can see that dress that you discribed. I shall be bracing myself for the next chapter. Wait until tomorrow until I have my kleenex, ok? Author Reply: I believe you saw the dream so vividly because you and I pretty much have the same eye for the hobbits/Shire. I think that having Merry help out a tad with the baby was in the back of Pippin's mind the whole time. Yes, he didn't really want to be alone, but he must have realized that raising a child is easier with two people sharing the responsibilities. Hehehe...I threw Ev and Reg in there to lighten up the drama a bit. There are a couple other readers stocking up on their tissue, too--so between the three of you, hopefully somebody will remember to pick a box up for me! :-P Thanks for reading Roses! I'll be dropping by your library tomorrow morning. :-) Pippinfan p.s. Update will hopefully speed up some. :) | |
| Meldewen Ilce | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/28/2004 |
| Oh my dear, I did not think I can take it if Pippin loses Rosebud too... I mean it was hard enough to read when Lilas died - but the thought of Pippin losing his sweet little baby girl is almost more than I can bear to think about... Oh please don't let her die too! Update soon PLEASE! Author Reply: Writing Lilas' death and Pippin's subsequent turbulent emotions had an affect on me, too. To tell the truth, I didn't expect it to. So, I'm approaching the next turn of events a bit differently. Updates should be a bit quicker... Thanks for reading Roses! :) Pippinfan | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/28/2004 |
| Wow! I was surprized to see an update tonight. I hoped for tomorrow, but thanks for the pleasant surprize. I needed this after the week I've had. It's not been the best. Like I told another author, life and art have been imitating each other. Medical crisies have befallen more than one friend this week, one seriously. Well, things are starting to become all too clear. Now I'm starting to think that when the worst does happen, Pippin is going to blame himself since Rosebud has his weak constitution. Oh, I know I'm going to need the tissues again soon in this story. Oh, now I'm going to be anxiously waiting for the next installment. Thanks. Connie B. Author Reply: Poor Connie! I'm sorry about your terrible week--I hope your friends are recovering nicely. :-/ You shan't wait for too long--as soon as I get them written, they're going up. Thanks for reading! :-) Pippinfan | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 10/28/2004 |
| Aw, our poor Pippin. And Merry not much better. Wearying themselves and worrying so. Dear wee Rosebud. I love her Daddy calling her "Muffin". You are doing so wonderfully with this story. I love it. Author Reply: Thanks, Pearl :-) I like to imagine Merry as being a loving and caring father--just like his younger counterpart. He's every bit the tender Daddy while she's his little girl. Thanks again--I'm eagerly waiting for your next upadate on Fear! Take care! Pippinfan | |