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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 134 9 July, 2008 05:11 PM |
Well, Jackie, it took me until the second chapter to really get into your story, but okay, you win, I'm hooked! Somehow, I'm doubting a quick ending; you usually have a bit of twisty-turny up your sleeve, so I'm turning it round in my head just now to see if I can figure anything out!!! Great descriptions of the characters (reptilian Stephen!  ) as well as the
events!! So, what's next!!? 
eta fan fic link. If anyone wants the HUGE version of that Jack pic, CLICK HERE!
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 315 10 July, 2008 12:43 AM |
Heh, Thanx LV! I can only get small bits of story done at a time, because it's really hard to try to write something that vaguely resembles
O'Brian's work (and me not even a native English speaker... Takes a lot of preparation and research let me tell you...)
So what's next? Well... Jack will find all sorts of surprises aboard his old Surprise, one of which will eventually, as you can imagine, involve a love interest... Come on, I mean, there has to be an element of shameless smussiness about this story or where's the fun, right? I know patience isn't your, erm, strong suit, but bear with me please (I wanted to put in a bear smiley but for some reason they don't work anymore. Bummer)! Love will come to our intrepid Captain! 
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 818 10 July, 2008 01:19 PM Rough Magic Head Tart |
And that's exactly what I'm enjoying SO MUCH with this story, how true it is to the O'Brian tradition! 
(a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) Constant Crowe
Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun. - Randy Pausch |
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 316 11 July, 2008 01:44 AM |
Thanx D... Is great fun to try!
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 142 29 August, 2008 05:27 AM |
Oh, Jackie! Poor Captain Jack...so conflicted, so troubled, so potentially rich (in more ways than one)
And Cat is coming round so nicely....who knew she played the harp!!! The duo
is a trio now!!!! Of course, that gold will pose a problem, but I have every faith that you and Jack will solve it!!!! Hurry, now, I don't think it's
Killick I hear him calling!!!
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover." ~Mark Twain~ |
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Posts: 144 29 August, 2008 10:00 AM |
Jackie channels Jack on a regular basis, LOL...
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 874 30 August, 2008 01:01 AM Rough Magic Head Tart |
I'm having so much fun reading this largely due to Jackie's extremely watchful eye to maintain O'Brian's style. It's an absolute joy to
read!
Darrin
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 345 1 September, 2008 06:09 AM |
Aw thanks D! I'm really glad that it's a fun read! And thanks Connie and Jess for popping up here and letting me know you're reading as
well
I am giving it my best tribute try, but of course I feel like a total hack compared to PoB himself... It's just that I love Jack soooo much... *sigh* 
There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness. - Friedrich Nietzsche |
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 191 9 September, 2008 04:08 AM |
Oh! I haven't commented yet! But I love how this story is developing, Jackie! I'm shamefaced to say I haven't read the Aubrey books (only because
I know I won't want to put any of them down and the thought of starting a 26-book project (or whatever it is) is a little daunting). But I've read
enough similar to know that you're doing very well, and Jack is such a wonderful character!
Anyhoo can't wait to see what happens next! 
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 886 9 September, 2008 06:54 PM Rough Magic Head Tart |
ME TOO! I LOVE this last surprise, is AWESOME!
Darrin
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 362 17 September, 2008 05:07 AM |
Ow cripes, I completely forgot to say thanks Ree & D...
Ree it's 20,5 books (the last one was an unfinished manuscript when PoB died). It IS daunting, but the fact that there's so much to be had is part of its charm as well... PoB is an amazing author, very subtle, very funny, absurdly well researched... I can't possibly do him justice. But it's worth giving it a try...
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Posts: 164 15 November, 2008 06:31 AM |
Hey Jackie, I caught up on all the chapters of Fotruna's Favorite and I was grinning the entire time throughout. I'm still convinced that
you're channeling Patrick O'Brian from some strange setting on your Mac ... a virtual Ouija board, perhaps?
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 389 15 November, 2008 09:28 AM |
gosh  thanks Jess...
*sigh* if I could only be half as good as PoB... But I'm happy to get a grin out of you! would that ouija board mean that your puter is up and running again? It is beautiful! And if Jack would be the pointer, I'm sure all the answers would be YES if I was playing...  how I love him...
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Posts: 167 15 November, 2008 09:31 AM |
Yup...the computer is up and running again (knock wood)...new power supply, new hard drive ... just gotta prioritize and catch up on all my to-do projects!!
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 273 25 December, 2008 06:40 PM |
Jackie!
 Jack's back with all his old buddies!!
Jack smiled like a predatorloved that! And dear Stephen!! Such a sweetie thinking of Jack!!  Such a great story! Jack taking care of Cat!! Cheese toast!!
More Jack please, Jackie!
Patty
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 400 2 January, 2009 08:25 AM |
Comin' right up Pats! Working on it... So glad you like it!
 Thanks
for saying!
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 244 15 February, 2009 08:36 AM |
 I haven't been back to comment in donkey's years!!!
Been following the story, Jackie - am in suspense whether propriety or love will win the day! And what's going to happen with the gold! Such
fun! And I love Jack & Stephen. 
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Magic, CA Citizen Rough Magicker
Posts: 415 18 February, 2009 02:27 PM |
Thanks Ree! So happy you like it! I'm not entirely sure what will happen to the gold either...
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Posts: 5 2 June, 2009 06:10 PM |
oooh! ooooooh! what happens next!!!???
becks it's new year's day, just like the day before. same old skies of grey; same
empty bottles on the floor.
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