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mare:
YAY! Finally made it to the halfway point! :)

Name of the story: Curtain Call

1) Since you started the story, has it lead you down the path you thought it would or have there been any surprises you didn't see coming?

Yup, it's pretty much still going down that road although it's not really a secret what it's about lol

2) How is the pacing of the story? Do you feel like there are too many filler chapters or is it moving too quickly?

Every chapter has served a purpose to move the story forward. The pacing is good, a little slow as far as moving the plot along but now that Julie explained why, i'm hoping it'll pick up the pace a little. Too bad Lauren didn't get sick the first or second show lmao

3) Is it easy to understand?

Considering all the medical jargon, you would think not, but Julie does such a great job making everything so easy to follow you would almost think it was being written bv a doctor. I said it before and I am saying it again, queen of medical drama! lol

4) Have the characters fully developed to your liking? If not, what are they lacking?

The characters are incredibly well developed. They could each very easily stand on their own. I admit I loved Cary at first and now I don't like her that much at all but i'm sure that will change in the second half of the story and that's a testament to her personality. Not because she's dull and one dimensional, because she's not! but because she is so much her own person and her personality is so established, it's easy for me to get caught up in her flaws and yearning to want to be liked.

5) Is this something you are still excited to finish?

Of course! Now that the secret is almost out, i'm really looking forward to see how it all plays out and if it really will impact things as much as Nick thought it would.

6) Tell us something you feel has stood out about the story. The biggest strength thus far

Without a doubt, Julie's gift of description. Even the littlest details she manages to throw in just the right amount of explaining with what she's writing about. It's really a gift that she has. Sutble things like what the characters are doing as they sing songs or even just laying in bed watching TV could be boring but not when she writes them.

7) Do you feel like your reading partner has been reading and reviewing your work fairly and has been participating as they should?

Yes, she is already done and has been great with reviews, questions and everything else!

8) Any questions for the author now that you're halfway through?

Not really. She has answered pretty much everything I have asked and put up with my nagging her the whole time! lol 
 

RokofAges75:
Thanks Mare!  Believe it or not, I was originally planning this to carry on through BOTH legs of the North American tour, which would have meant another month more of the same, but by the time I made it up to about where you are, I was so done, I knew that would not be happening LOL.  That doesn't explain why there's another 45 chapters left for you to read, but you know me... I don't do short stories. :P  I hope the rest doesn't drag!  Thanks for the compliments on my description and character development! :)

Rose:
Just so you know Lore, I haven't forgotten you :). It seems like anytime I wanted to read the site got glitchy and wouldn't load LOL. That said I'll probably be reading more during the week :).

Purpura Lipstick:
I didn't think you forgot. :) It has been acting strange this past week/end.  That reminds me I need to read some more of RMTW. heh

Rose:
Name of the story: Chronos Project

1) Since you started the story, has it lead you down the path you thought it would or have there been any surprises you didn't see coming?
So far it's had some nice twists and turns but nothing predictable. I did not see Julie accepting Jeff's proposal, him flipping out over a hug, and then her screwing Nick that night when just yesterday she was thinking of how much she liked Kevin LOL. I was so WTF over that.

2) How is the pacing of the story? Do you feel like there are too many filler chapters or is it moving too quickly?
I think the pacing is fine, it's not rushed but it's not dragging either.

3) Is it easy to understand? Yes

4) Have the characters fully developed to your liking? If not, what are they lacking?
I feel like Lore's biggest weakness is original characters. Her writing is good on description and flows well. Her writing of the Boys suits their personalities as well within an AU world where they're not our "Boys". But when it comes to Julie, and even her now ex Jeff, their actions don't really mesh with how she sets them up. Their motivations go one way, while their actions are a 180 in the other direction. It could be why I don't connect to Julie very well. I can't understand her. She doesn't trust Kevin when all the signs point for her to trust him. I find her to be a little too dense too LOL. That's an issue cause you gotta be able to believe she's smart enough to successfully be a double agent.

5) Is this something you are still excited to finish?
Yes, I want to see how it ends. :)

6) Tell us something you feel has stood out about the story. The biggest strength thus far
The way she was able to create this technology for the story. I feel like it was very creative and not something every author could pull off.

7) Do you feel like your reading partner has been reading and reviewing your work fairly and has been participating as they should?
Yep! Lore's been great about reviews.

8) Any questions for the author now that you're halfway through?
Nothing I think she'll answer LOL.

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