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Letters From Heaven's Gateway 5

Joseph and Julia

38 total reviews 
Comment from dragonpoet
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Dally,
This is a wonderful bittersweet and extremely romantic love storty. It is good they had the last two years and used it so well.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    You are just so kind to me. Thank you so much. I actually just entered this in a national contest. I hope it is received as well as it was on FanStory. I appreciate you so!
    Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal xoxo
reply by dragonpoet on 20-Apr-2020
    No problem, Sally. Good luck in the national contest.
    Joan
Comment from ChuckB
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A fine story, well told, Sally. I enjoyed reading it. I wasn't sure if she'd get to the hospital only to find that he had died. Congrats on being story of the month. Chuck

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
    Thanks so much for the excellent review and kind compliments. I appreciate you stopping by with congratulations for me, as well. Welcome to FanStory, Chuck.
    Sending you my best today as always,
    Sally Law :)
Comment from Contests

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A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
    Thank you again, for the seven star review and honor. It means so much to me.
    My best to you all,
    Sally :)
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
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A most romantic story. Well written, well-paced, form is good. I liked the start with the letter.
Too my taste a bit too sweet and sentimental. But, of course, a good entry for the contest.

Good luck!

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 03-Apr-2020
    Thank you very much for the lovely review and compliments. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as well,
    Sally xo
reply by Marjon van Bruggen on 03-Apr-2020
    Welcome!
Comment from A. Willow Bends
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Drum roll. This is what I mean. You can attack any genre. Patina? Melodious? Your command and use of vocabulary is superb. This is a beautiful thing you have written. Will fully intend to try to catch up!

GREAT JOB, my friend. A shower of stars is being thrown out to you!
Wendy

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
    Aw, you are just so good to me and always come bearing stars and compliments. You are such as blessing!! So glad you enjoyed this most recent one. I will be publishing these in a book along with all my love letter inspired stories, totaling over 16. Wow. I didn't realize I had written that many. This recent series is doing exceptionally well and so enjoyable for me to write. I really throw myself into these Letters From Heaven's Gateway series. I like the miracles that occurs in the last bits of life, usually when we least expect it and there's nothing to lose. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sally xoxoxoxo
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Well, another excellent tear-jerker, Lady Sal! And I see it made it to number one for the year - congratulations! ;) Yvette
Please understand that this is a ridiculously abbreviated (and cut/paste) response for me, but I have been (still am!) in the midst of converting everything to online learning for the mandated school closings for the foreseeable future. Once I get 'ahead' in this 'change of venues' (i.e., instruction in cyberspace - lol!), I promise to be back to 'me' in my responses... you know, the crazy blonde fantasy chick! ;) ;)
Be safe and, remember, if you see any offerings/reviews from me, they are my 'escape' from this insanity... you know, my pressure release valve!! ;) ;)
Take care of you and we'll be sailing smoothly again in a few more days... hopefully!

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
    I'm semi-retired now because of my eyesight loss. I've been at home, cooking, cleaning, and writing up a storm. Thank you for working so hard to make your life work and tomhelp others. It has been a most difficult two weeks for us all. If my story helped in any way, I am blessed. I'm entering a national writing contest next month with one of these stories. Which one do you like best? I appreciate you so much and for taking the time to review. See ya real soon and please take care!
    Sal xoxo
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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You have some readers cheering Joe on. You have others cheering Julia on, telling her to wait, to not answer Brian's proposal yet. This creates great suspense. I like how your surprise backstory slipped in. It's interesting how people can step in and out of our lives then back in again because it was meant to be all along. Nicely crafted.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
    Thank you so much for the excellent review and kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed my latest in this series. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal xoxo
Comment from Tina Crute
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This is beautiful story, Sally! Everyone loves a good love story and you wrote a good one. I love the expressed sense of abandon, as they renew their love immediately after seeing each other after a long time.
I enjoyed reading this...a feel-good story!
Tina

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
    Thank you so much, dear Tina. Your review and star shower was such a delightful surprise and just blessed me so!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my latest in this letter series. I hope you're back for good. You are dearly missed. Be extra safe out there and take good care!! Sal xoxoxo
reply by Tina Crute on 20-Mar-2020
    You blessed ME with such a sweet story! I think I am back...life's been crazy...but no worries about me. God is still God and He is still so good! You be safe as well. I am "quarantining" myself. My daughters are staying with us, kind of like a family vacation at home. Although it's not mandated here in Virginia that we have to stay home, many are doing so, as the number of Corona cases rise, not in our area, but north and east of us. I posted a couple of poems last night and it felt so so great! Hugs to you, sweet Sally, and may God bless you and yours with good health:)
    Tina
Comment from RPSaxena
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Hello Sally Law,
Lovely piece of Romance Fiction having impressive wording, smooth, spontaneous, and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end.
These lines are particularly noteworthy:
"I can't leave this world without being your husband, Julia, even if it's just for a fleeting moment. Will you accept this ring and my whole heart for however long we have?"
&
The end: "Joe left this earth fulfilled, and still crazy in love with his wife, Julia."
Interesting Indeed!

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, stars galore, and kind words, RP. It is so appreciated and encouraging to hear the specific areas you liked the most. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.
    Sending you my best today as always,
    Sally :))
reply by RPSaxena on 20-Mar-2020
    Sally Law, Most Welcome!
    With best wishes,
    ~ RP
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Beautiful history, and love conquers all, you just need to open your heart to see it. Open your arms and let the love stay where it belongs.Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
    Thank you so much, Iza dear. I'm delighted you enjoyed my love story and fifth in this series. Sending you my best today as always
    Sally xo