The Gardens at Weatherbury
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is well-written. I think it flows well. The pink armadillo ball at the end reminds me a bit of the armadillo in the animated "The Road to El Dorado" released back in 2000. I was a little unsure what: My goodness he was exercised actually meant. I would have said, "He was excited." or "He was worked up." Nice job on characterization and dialogue, especially, and action.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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This is well-written. I think it flows well. The pink armadillo ball at the end reminds me a bit of the armadillo in the animated "The Road to El Dorado" released back in 2000. I was a little unsure what: My goodness he was exercised actually meant. I would have said, "He was excited." or "He was worked up." Nice job on characterization and dialogue, especially, and action.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thanx for the review, Loren, and I'm so very glad you enjoyed! I have since changed that to 'excited'.... thanx for the heads up, ma'am;) ;) Take care and have a great week! ;) Yvette
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You are welcome. I am a little confused as to who is Loren. This is Crystie. Although I may have called someone else by another name once in a while elsewhere, too :)
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I am so sorry Crystie -- his picture was right there above yours on the listing and, even though I was typing to you, my poor brain must have put in his name.... my sincerest apologies for the blonde mistake!! ;) :)
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That's ok. I might make the same slip another day if I'm typing on a phone instead of a full size computer. :)
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing your storytelling about the special gardens. I enjoyed the animated dialog and certainly did not expect the appearance of a pink armadillo in a ninja stance at the conclusion! Cheers- Joan, from Ashland, Oregon
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Thank you for sharing your storytelling about the special gardens. I enjoyed the animated dialog and certainly did not expect the appearance of a pink armadillo in a ninja stance at the conclusion! Cheers- Joan, from Ashland, Oregon
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thanx for the review, Joan, and I'm so very glad you enjoyed! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from Loren .
This is so much fun and light-hearted reading. I didn't want the story to end. When Nicholas reached behind the cabinet (or slid it out) I got the feeling this was leading to something like CS Lewis' "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe." Sigh, such wonderful adventures there. But if this does not so lead, then staying in the wonderful garden with Constantine will suffice. As ever - Loren
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This is so much fun and light-hearted reading. I didn't want the story to end. When Nicholas reached behind the cabinet (or slid it out) I got the feeling this was leading to something like CS Lewis' "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe." Sigh, such wonderful adventures there. But if this does not so lead, then staying in the wonderful garden with Constantine will suffice. As ever - Loren
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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LOL! :) Yeah, didn't want to be a 'copy cat' and at some point I've got to get them out of the shed and out into the gardens! ;) Thanx for the review, Loren, and I'm so very glad you enjoyed! ;) ;) Take care and have a great week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. It seems the saying that plants are choosing humans and not the other way around is true. Some people have no luck to growing plants and flowers while others seem to have a natural talent.
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A very well-written chapter. It seems the saying that plants are choosing humans and not the other way around is true. Some people have no luck to growing plants and flowers while others seem to have a natural talent.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thanx so much for your review on this one, Sandra -- always appreciate your input! ;) Yvette
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This is a fine contribution to the contest and I am sure it will be another winner. It is well written and engaging making for a delightfully fun reading experience. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
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This is a fine contribution to the contest and I am sure it will be another winner. It is well written and engaging making for a delightfully fun reading experience. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thanx so much for taking the time to review this one, Angel -- much appreciated! ;) :) Have a wonderful week ahead! ;)
Comment from Heather Knight
This sounds like fun. It's the first time I read it but I like it.
I find magic characters very attractive.
Your 'sassy gnome' is something else.
Thanks so much for sharing.
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This sounds like fun. It's the first time I read it but I like it.
I find magic characters very attractive.
Your 'sassy gnome' is something else.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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LOL! Glad you enjoyed this one, Lady Maria -- thanx much for giving it a look-see. :) ;) Take care and have a great week! ;)
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Right back at you.
Comment from Colin John
Hi Yvette another amazing write and you really do know how to do it lol xx out of six stars but I will remember that next week although most of your works of art deserve it , kind regards Colin xx
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Hi Yvette another amazing write and you really do know how to do it lol xx out of six stars but I will remember that next week although most of your works of art deserve it , kind regards Colin xx
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thank you so very much for your review, Colin -- good to hear from you, sir! ;)
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
LOL, this gets crazier with each part, it's brilliant! I love Constantine, the gnome, he is a great character. So what's with this pink armadillo? He sounds as if he will be stirring things up. I'll look forward to the next part! :)) Sandra xx
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LOL, this gets crazier with each part, it's brilliant! I love Constantine, the gnome, he is a great character. So what's with this pink armadillo? He sounds as if he will be stirring things up. I'll look forward to the next part! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Yeah, I have a very specific personalty/plan for the little pink guy, Sandra! :) :) So glad you enjoyed, ma'am -- thanx for stopping by! ;) Yvette
Comment from kahpot
What an intriguing read, how come I have not come across "The gardens of Weatherbury" before? I will definitely go back and read more, but this story was very intriguing on it's own and like most good stories has a damn it finish-damn it because I'm in suspense, I am impressed with your writing skills-format, gramma, punctuation...****kahpot
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What an intriguing read, how come I have not come across "The gardens of Weatherbury" before? I will definitely go back and read more, but this story was very intriguing on it's own and like most good stories has a damn it finish-damn it because I'm in suspense, I am impressed with your writing skills-format, gramma, punctuation...****kahpot
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Oh, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it enough to go back and catch up, sir -- I do hope you find the beginning just as intriguing! :) My vision is for this to be for young middle school or even upper elementary once completed.... but hopefully their parent's will enjoy reading along with them!! ;):) Thanx for the review today and have a great weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A pink armadillo? What an imagination you have Yvette, I never know what is going to happen next in your writes which are full of fun and fantasy, love Dolly x
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A pink armadillo? What an imagination you have Yvette, I never know what is going to happen next in your writes which are full of fun and fantasy, love Dolly x
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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LOL -- funny, that sounds strikingly similar to what my husband says sometimes... :) ;) ;) Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, Dolly -- I do so appreciate you! :) ;) Yvette
