WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO That was a great update. Worth the wait. Can't wait for him to rock her world even more ha ha
Author's Response: He's going to rock her world definitely a little at a time, poor Audre doesn't stand a chance hahaha. Thanks for reading and the stars trying to be more on the ball with the updates!
[Report This]Date: 11/09/08 04:21 am
GreatO, you know I was going to go smooth off until I saw your chapter end note. You were this close to me just losing it!
Anywho, loved both phone conversations. So glad that Christian has Audre's number and is on to her. I can just see Mrs. Highsmith rolling to Audre's college and laying it down for the Dean. LOL
Looking forward to "the date". Good chapter.
Author's Response: Sorry! I'm trying to stay on the ball but I really am in the middle of the date so it's coming I promise! Christian is on to Audre but I predict she is going to get tired of the zingers and start dishing as hard as she gets hahaha. I really do like these two together and enjoy writing them so I'm glad you do too! And Mrs. Highsmith is no joke, we'll find that out soon enough! Thanks for reading and the stars! Reviewer: lovemboth Signed
[Report This]Date: 11/09/08 03:19 am
Great update! Hattie is funny! When she told Audre she had blondish tendencies, I didn't know what to do and the Wicca (Wico) thing was funny too!
I'm patiently waiting for the date! Christian is a hottie! :)
Author's Response:
Yes the blondish tendencies line was directly borrowed from my mother so I'll be sure to tell her you enjoyed it hahaha. She is so much like my mom and aunts that I have to laugh when doing that dialogue, I pretty much just wrote down so nice little soundbites from conversations I've had with them and used it for the story. I should just carry a tape recorder to family dinners I think, the conversations are always entertaining hahaha.
Christian is a hottie and I'm having fun writing the date so I hope you all will enjoy it too!
Reviewer: idjunkie Anonymous [Report This]Date: 11/09/08 01:46 am
Great chapter. I loved Audre's phone convo with her mother. I can so identify with every bit of it. My mom would go ape if I told her I was trying Wicca or didn't meat so I feel her pain. Love that whole black clothes thing. Very symbolic her wanting to break out of her rut.
Oh, and this:
"Wear something sexy."
Now who could you have been channeling there? Hmmmm...LOL. Waiting for the "date" update."
Author's Response:
Yeah I was a vegetarian for a long time and there was just a lot of family drama around that, who knew that personal choice could have such a dramatic fall out hahaha. Then there was the whole, 'I know you don't eat meat so I made extra chicken' conversations those were pretty funny too. I loved using the black clothes and "sephora warpaint" because I thought it was something that a lot of us can identify with and having that moment where you wonder when things got that way. I'm glad you liked it.
Hmmm, who was I channeling I have NO idea lol. What can I say some characters you can't seem to get out of your blood, I wish I could quit him but he provided so many moments that just make me tingly hahaha.
Reviewer: BlackMamba Signed [Report This]Date: 10/09/08 10:04 pm
So glad you updated, and with a stellar chapter no less. Audre's convo with her mom was funny and touching at the same time, I think I've had an almost indentical one with my own mother. I've also had that getting dressed freak out moment, when you suddenly realize all your clothes look the same. That's why I'm digging this so much I think, I can so identify with Audre and her ongoing evaluation of her life.
Oh, and yes, Christian is a bit cocky, but that doesn't taint the sexy. Not one bit. :)
Great chapter, looking forward to more of the date!
Author's Response:
Thank you TBG! Girl, I was definitely channeling my mama and aunts when I was writing that dialogue. If I don't touch bases with my parents at least once a day there is just drama, I wanted to show how strong willed her mom was but also show the love as well so I'm happy that seemed to come accross. And yes I think every week I have this moment where I look at my closet and it leads to some sort of commentary about the state of my life hahaha. It really makes me happy that you can identify with Audre because I wanted so much for this to be just kind of a "real" story and an uplifting story that people could relate to.
Christian is cocky, isn't that how we like our men though hahaha.
Reviewer: TokenBlackGirl Signed [Report This]Date: 10/09/08 09:52 pm
Loved the mother - daughter conversation, it so reminded me of my mama. Maybe it's a southern black mother thing, but we love them anyway!
Author's Response: Thank you! Yeah I kind of literally took soundbites from some memorable conversations I've had with my mom, older sister and aunts and spliced some of them together. I'm glad it reminded you of your mom because when writing this story I really wanted it to be more real and something that everyone could relate to on some level. Thanks so much for reading and the review and the stars!
[Report This]Date: 10/09/08 08:53 pm
GreatO You are killing me...I can't wait for the date. Desmond Harrington is the perfect person for this...he is so yummy!
Wait until Mattie Ann hears about this!
Author's Response: Oh I love Desmond, I wish he was working more! He definitely gives off a rough kind of bad boy vibe that I dig alot. I'm so happy you like him as well. Mattie Anne is not going to be pleased, a whole lot of ish is going to be hitting the fan! Reviewer: Harlen Winters Signed [Report This]
Date: 10/09/08 06:40 pm
Hi GreatO, I am not even finished reading this..I am cracking up! When Audre's mother asked if she is on drugs...I bust out laughing. If that is not my grandmother I don't know who is.
You know, I just don't know. I swear I just. . .don't . . .know. I've been talking to your father about this and. . .are you on drugs?" Hilarious...maybe it is because this is a conversation I have had.
Author's Response:
Hi Harlen! I am so glad you are enjoying this I had lot's of fun writing it. Audre's mom and her aunt soon to be introduced are a combination of the good ole strong women in my life. And yeah, I've had that conversation too hahaha. Thanks for reading and the review!
Reviewer: Harlen Winters Signed [Report This]Date: 10/09/08 06:29 pm