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Review of Stolen  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Excellent entry, it was short, funny, well written and believable. My brother sleepwalked when he was little. When we lived in Michigan, Mom used to talk about him walking out of the house, through the snow in bare feet. They put a bell on him. Now I guess there are so many electronic devices you can use. But that was dangerous, you know. It is like an Alzheimer's patient (my sister-in-law's Mom ) walked out the door and climbed into a garbage truck. Oh, life is full of crazy stuff. Good read and congrats!

Kat
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Review of Corona  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Excellent poem that is unfortunately very spot on. It flows well with the true funny stanzas that drive me crazy because they are true. If it wasn't so unbelievable it would all make a great Netflix series. I hope that we come through this next week without bloodshed. It is good to know there are actually people that do believe we have a problem and have had one for a long time. I worry this isn't going away any time soon. It is a day to day thing. Thanks for the read and we will hope for a much better 2021, couldn't get worse. Stay safe, great poem.

Kat
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Review of Birdcage  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression:
I was enchanted by this story. I read it three times. I don't know if you plotted this out or not but it feels like stream of consciousness. This world of writing is a mystery to me, I look at it as a gift that keeps giving, the more you give or are present at the page. I feel the mystery and magical world in this piece. Excellent writing, keep it up

What I liked most: The constant metamorphous of this fantasy world. So beautiful to think these powers are ours with surprises all along the way.




Suggestions for change:None




This writing made me feel: I had the pleasure of watching this take place in my mind and just thinking, "How very cool! What could be next?" Now, that you are free, what is next? Wish I had written this, best compliment I can give.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of Another Year  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is a great story. I am in the room with your character, looking at the ceiling, and thinking right along with him about the kid. Then I am on the floor, terrified that I can't move; the great fear that we all get to the point of needing help. No one wants to be dependent. People don't want to read about this either, not to the point where you can see yourself there. You write very realistically and a lot of people just don't want to think about anything but fluff. I love the way you recover the drama and end it with a light optimistic note.

Life is full of great stories and I love the way you write them.

Take care,
Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Loved this. I am so old I remember Art Linkletter's show "KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS"(?). I think it is time someone brought that one back really big. Ellen GeGenres would be good at it and people would watch. I love to talk to children, they are so smart. They should run the world! One of our son's old buddies stopped by the other day with his 5 year old and we decided The Avengers should take over and fix our government. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the laugh!

Take care,
Kat

You should write a story about the "real" Shaman (the guy with the horns and painted face and spear) that was is the Capital building. His attorney was telling Chris Cuomo how Trump had told him to come there, so he did. I guess that's his defense. Would he go anywhere Trump told him to? I have some suggestions!
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: You are a very talented writer and this piece is a wonderful example. The language that is used gives the reader a visual and emotional reaction. It is very true that the best writing comes from the hidden treasures inside us. That can be love, grief, anger, jealousy and many others.


What I liked most: Someone please tell her that writing will give wings to her chained emotions but treasure the memories in the most beautiful and delicate way. What a beautiful way to describe what the art of writing from the soul does.




Suggestions for change: I really was so involved with what you said I didn't check for errors. If you are like me, you can reread any of your pieces and find mistakes.




This writing made me feel: Like I discovered someone I don't remember reading before and I will read again. Excellent writing, keep it up and stay safe.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Ok, this is a 5 star winner. After all the stuff that has happened lately, I am on edge anyway and this scared the, well you know what, out of me. My youngest son used to terrify me hacking into accounts when he was a teenager. That was an easy fix to take the pc away from him then and now he is a responsible Dad and hopefully, things are more secure. But I just watched the Capital get run over by crazy people so anything is possible. I felt like I was in the room with you, your writing is excellent, the dialog perfect and I vote for you. Another winner of a story from one of the best storyteller I know. Stay safe.

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: A beautiful expression of a love that will last forever. A lovely flow with visuals that touch the senses.


What I liked most:

Such beauty in your eyes,
so soft your flaxen hair.
My love I can't disguise,
In my dreams you're always there.


Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Everyone should have a love like this once in a lifetime. May her lovely spirit touch your dreams and bring a smile to your heart before it brings tears to your eyes.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of River Crossing  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
You have done an excellent job of writing about this frightening escape to freedom. I am sure you have read some real stories and they are so frightening, there are the dogs and slave catchers after you plus people from the North are also on the outlook as they get an award for returning slaves. It was nearly impossible to do this and how badly they must have wanted their freedom after being caught, branded, lost a foot and still tried it again.. I can feel their hope and desperation as I read this. I hope you will continue it because I want to keep reading. Just to keep it real I think most slaves traveled at night. Read the book by Lisa Wingate "The Book of Lost friends". It is based on the factual account about women that do escape and how they did it from Louisiana. "Twelve Years a Slave is Good" ,there are many that aren't brand new so you could get them online or through a library. This is kind of a special interest of mine, I have written about it a lot. You are a good writer with a lot of visuals and a plot that is believable. Keep writing.

Kat
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Review of The Sun Also Sets  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+
This is an interesting read and I enjoyed it. I actually haven't read Hemingway for a number of years. I have read biographies by his wife, Hadley Richardson and other works where he is mentioned by Ezra Pound, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and of course Gertrude Stein and I believe Dorothy Parker. He was a wonderful writer, very passionate-went through women like he did alcohol. I know he severed from a lot of pain, always taking chances. He sure loved life, all the beauty and brutal business of it. As far as the bull fights, he was in love with the whole ritual from what I have read. Fascinating life but I guess he suffered from depression also and committed suicide, as many in that family did. You really hit on the subject well for he felt for the bulls more than the matadors. What a wonderful writer. I should read his books once again-a full life indeed-done his way. I guess he was quite the charmer! Thanks for the read.

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I love this poem of determination. It flows well and paints a visual and emotional picture of trying to push through depression and its roadblocks that plague a person's mind. It sounds like there is something much deeper within you that can pull you through. I believe this could be applied to any physical or mental disability. You reach a point where you have to convince yourself that you can do it-whatever that may be. Excellent use of metaphor.
Good luck!
Happy New Year and stay safe!

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Excellent realistic situation that I can picture in my mind, doing everything you are taught to do because it comes automatically. There is only time later to reflect on what might you have done differently. You are an excellent writer and sounds like a wonderful compassionate physician. Being an RN, I know when it is a trauma you all work like a team and experienced ER RNs don't even need the prompts, it is so smooth. Of course while retelling , it is necessary to include the information. I have never worked in ER but had patients code on the floor and we always had a wonderful Code team, it was get out of the way except to bring the charge RN or doc up to date on patient info. The situation you describe would be awful and I never had to face that with a child. It gives me such pride to know that most of us are professionals and do what we need to. It isn't up to us to judge another human being, after all. Stay safe and keep writing. I am retired now but still miss the job so much sometimes.
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
This is a profound statement of truth. I will put it away with others I gleam from ordinary people and writers of poems and non fiction books. I am currently reading Obama's book and I am trying to keep from highlighting it, so using post-it notes instead. Thanks for the common sense and practical comment. I talk to myself all the time so don't feel alone. I have worn my husband out after 30 years, he just says, "Ok, dear!"

Happy New Year! Stay safe. Perhaps we will see real change this year but these problems have gone on for a long time.

Kat
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Review of Accept  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
This is a good piece and tells me that we can be like sheep and be led by others. That is a personal choice that we make every day. If you choose to educate yourself and find out the truth about a lot of history we have been told, you can affect change. We all have a brain and in America, no one tells us what to believe. WE have rights, can protest and make what we want to of our lives. I certainly did, I never listened when anyone tried to tell me what to believe. I am a very independent person that has chosen what to do with my life. I really like the way you have written this. There is always a choice. We are fortunate to live in a democracy. Ask the many people who don't and that is why they want to come here to live, for a better freer life. Be safe and continue to write. I wish you a safe and peaceful 2021.

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: You certainly tell it like it is. What a great metaphor, I love using a tree because they live so long and do not die easily. Our democracy is dying a little every day. Hoping 2021 will be much better, it doesn't have to try too hard. This poem flows and rhymes and has an emotional pull that makes you want to cry. Wonderful powerful writing, poet.


What I liked most: I love the 1st two stanzas and then the following 3 ending it with "another leaf falls"-so true. Then the ending is the piece de resistance. All politics is local and if people would only get interested in their local elections and maybe one person, one vote?




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Angry, I have been angry for quite awhile now. That requires action and right now we can't do much but vote with Covid. Keep writing and stay safe.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of Sedentary  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I love the meaning behind this poem and the visuals are wonderful. This has been very true for me in the past and many are stuck in this place now as a result of circumstances; age, illness, poverty, depression. I feel for those who cannot "give chase". Good luck, stay safe, happy holidays.

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Just wanted to send my best wishes for a complete recovery. I am so glad that you didn't end up in the hospital. Do you know how you got Covid? It is so frightening to go most anywhere because so many people don't wear a mask. I saw where you have a disability, so do I, so recovering from this is harder. Thanks for writing this and let us know how you are doing. The exhaustion must be terrible. I watch a lot of news and I have heard that losing your taste and smell for foods is one of the symptoms. Take good care of yourself. Rest and do breathing exercises, I don't know if the physicians told you but I think they are on the CDC site. I am a retired nurse and talk with nurses that are working now so you want to watch for any change. Best of luck and thanks for writing. If I can help in any way, let me know.
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Beautifully written poem full of visual delights. I loved this, it flows and rings with the season. Stay safe and keep writing.

Kat
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I really don't know which way you are coming from but you certainly have a lot to say about the destruction of our democracy .I agree with you about that. I am watching news right now showing that over 300,000 of our citizens have died and Russian hackers have breached our cybersecurity. Our current President only speaks of a fraudulent election. All judges and the electoral college have found there wasn't significant fraud. Now maybe some people are wrong but I want to be optimistic about this and hope for a healing going forward.


What I liked most: a well written poem with an emotional tone
A mountain too high
For the sacred powers that be;
But a disservice to America,
Not upholding the promise
Of these pivotal elections.

If the clear winner is not the person taking charge that would be a miscarriage of justice.


Suggestions for change: None

This writing made me feel: I really am confused where you are coming from. I just want all people to wear masks, get vaccines, and then the economy and our USA can get back to some semblance of normal. We are a strong people, very diverse, a land of immigrants that make America proud of its standing in the world, helping all nations. Stay safe and have a good holiday.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Love this! If I was judge, you would definitely win. This was imaginative, short, funny, and says it all about this past year and probably the next one also. Stay safe and creative. Happy Holidays! You're a winner!

Kat
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for entry "A Gawky Kid" Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Beautiful history written with an artists touch. He will always be a legend, long after we are gone. You are so talented! Thanks for the lovely senses you stirred up so magnificently.

Kat
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Review of Fat Man Dreaming  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I am sitting here crying-this character has stolen my heart. Beautifully written and s honest though I wonder if Eddie is a figment of his imagination-maybe he is exaggerating. He said, no electricity. Maybe he is saying good-bye. I was confused as to whether this character or his daughter are even alive. Theses are crazy times. How many people are living like this? There are the forgotten ones all over that no one knows about. Yeck, I live in my robe every day-something I never thought I would do.


What I liked most: The loneliness and pain that comes through this writing just breaks my heart.




Suggestions for change: Noe-perfect




This writing made me feel: This crisis has made a change in all our lives and the response to it also. Will we ever get back to some kind of normal? Thanks for digging down to the bones of this whole war we are trying to fight. Stay safe.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I love this, it is beyond wonderful. I was laughing my you know what off after reading this. Had to share with my husband. How clever you are!! I can't wait until they carry that man out of the WH. Stay safe and creative. You are a true artist with a great sense of humor.
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Review of Writing a Novel  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression:
I love this-great stream of consciousness writing and I have been here quite a few times. I think this is typical, hope you are braver than me and actually kept at it. I decided writing should be a hobby. The novel I tried went great then ended up going off into a dozen different directions. I had 8 chapters and was LOST.

What I liked most: I could relate to this so much. It was like I was inside your brain going around in circles.


Suggestions for change:None

This writing made me feel: Like I am not the only one. It's a good thing I have a steady income because I am no Edna Ferber, Maya Angelou, Emily Bronte, Sylvia Path or Kristin Hannah. Stay safe and keep writing-hope you get that wonderful letter.

Kat



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of A Happy Night  Open in new Window.
Review by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I loved the story. Reminds me of Woody Guthrie sitting around a fire, sharing a bottle, talking with guys that had lost their jobs to factories being closed. Most due to big companies or automation or perhaps the depression. They would leave their families and jump the freight trains to find a better life. You climbed into the bodies of your characters and spoke for them. A talented and beautiful job of writing about the once thriving working class of America that bought stuff from the corporations. Then they were screwed and I don't know where we are anymore. Keep writing wonderful stories, the truth will set us free someday. Listen to Springsteen's "Ghost of Tom Joad", a personal favorite. Stay safe. Guthrie's guitar said, "this machine kills fascists"!
Kat
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