Date: 05/03/14 09:39 am Title: Chapter 21: Brian
This was a very cute, yet morbid chapter. There's a sentence you don't hear very often. Now that takes skill. Of course I knew it was going to be a great Frick and Frack bonding one and you didn't disappoint. I loved how in the midst of having fun they had all these dark thoughts they were trying to sort out. Also loved the whole self depreciating thing. I actually had to go back and reread that because my eyes and brain just naturally read it right the first time. Very clever and very Nick. LOL
As far as the challenge goes, last year I think we had about 10 people. As of now we have 4 but it's still early. It's a great way to really get to know each other. Every year I find a new fanfic friend just by commenting on their stories. Also a great way to find new authors you might not have ever considered reading otherwise.
Author's Response: I will take your cute/morbid chapter comment as a compliment!! - LOL It drives me CRAZY when Nick mispronounces words. UGH!! Sometimes, I just want to reach out and shake him. That being said, I just couldn't resist having him do it in the story. As you said, it's very Nick.
Date: 05/03/14 05:35 am Title: Chapter 22: Howie
Ha ha Nick gets the barbie dream room! Poor Howie exploding like that. He is so over looked I am glad he let some of his feelings out. He should really explode more often. Great job with the chapter, looking forward to the next
Author's Response: Of course Nick got the pink room!! As if I would even think about giving it to anyone else. :) Poor Howie is right. I wonder if he actually feels bad about the fact that he is kind of passed over by a lot of us fans (I am pretty guilty of doing that myself, although he was super nice when I met him).
Date: 05/03/14 05:28 am Title: Chapter 21: Brian
I was laughing so hard reading this. Well the end of this. I loved the serious convo Nick and Brian had. I loved how you went from comedy to serious to comedy through the chapter. I must say, this is my favorite chapter of the story. On a side note, Nick doing a cd and tour with Jordan Knight? Yeah Nick is on the bad boy list in my head right now, I might be ok with you torturing him a bit:D
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it so much to label it your "favourite chapter". - LOVE! OMG in response to the Nick and Knight nonsense. He would have been better off just releasing another solo album. I honestly don't know why the boys think that it's such an amazing thing to collaborate with the guys from NKOTB. Of course, I will likely listen to the album just to see how it is.
Date: 05/03/14 05:14 am Title: Chapter 20: Kevin
Oh boy, there can only be trouble when Brian and Nick go together. Poor Kevin getting all that extra stress. Love how the drama seems to be building up. Great update!
Author's Response: That equation is always true: Brian + Nick = Massive Trouble!!
Date: 05/02/14 06:59 pm Title: Chapter 22: Howie
First grumpy Kevin made an appearance now frustrated Howie rears his head in. Excellent! I quite enjoy this chapter. I know Howie is seriously mad in this one.... But because he seems so neutral all the time, I couldn't help but laugh at his actions. That last line though, is there going to be a fight? Like throw Nick out in his underwear fight? If you know what I'm talking about. Hehe
Author's Response: Hahah! Unfortunately, there will not be THAT kind of a fight. Poor Howie. I have to admit that I laughed a few times while writing this chapter ... the idea of him freaking out just seems so ridiculous. Although, I'm sure that he must lose his cool every once in a while.
Date: 05/02/14 08:05 am Title: Chapter 21: Brian
I think this has to be the most enjoyable part since chapter 14! I love how Nick took it upon himself to make the shopping trip fun and do everything that Brian didn't want him to... especially attracting attention and pretending to be a couple in front of the cashier. I'm sure he had more than one motive in mind--not only make it so they'd have to do the next shopping trips together, but also get a great reaction out of Brian. ;)
On a more serious note, I thought the discussion about whether they are likely to be killed was spot on... who wouldn't be thinking about that, and they were pretty honest with each other. It makes me wonder whether the 'crazy guy' has a particular order in mind and for what reason.
I hope Nick's scheme goes as planned, because it would be great to have more shopping trips, where the normalcy of that setting and the fun of pretending are juxtaposed with the situation at hand and the guys' troubled frame of mind.
Really enjoyed the writing in this chapter, too. Looking forward to the next chapter and finding out what's been going on back at the house!
Author's Response: Your reviews are always so comprehensive. I really appreciate reading them and hearing what you have to say. I felt that it was time to have some "fun" with Frick and Frack. What's the point in making them friends again if I can't have them joke around a get into a little bit of trouble?? - LOL The next chapter will flip back to Howie and you will get to see how he's feeling about all of this. I'm so glad that you're still reading and enjoying the story. Things will start to pick back up within the next few chapters. :)
Date: 05/01/14 04:52 pm Title: Chapter 21: Brian
This is sooo cool!! I love it, brian and nick in the grocery store, doing all those brotherly acts and even pretending to be lovers. it knocked me out! I can't stop smiling and laughing. But still, danger is ahead, i can sense it. :) I hope that some action will happen eventually. cause brian and nick are right, there is a possibility that they might not make it through this alive. Though i hope you won't be that cruel, cause itll really break our hearts if they die. haha! but a little pain and torture may not be so bad. XD your the awesome writer! so i cant wait for the next updates. thank you very much for keeping up this story going!! :D
Author's Response: Your senses are definitely correct. There is some danger lurking not so far away. The action will pick up in the next few chapters. Right now, I'm just taking some time to give you an idea about how everyone is feeling. I'm glad that you enjoyed the bit about them going shopping and joking around. It wouldn't be Brian and Nick if they didn't get in to trouble, right?? LOL
Date: 04/30/14 01:38 pm Title: Chapter 21: Brian
Love it! The lady watching them throw around the produce though, lmao! There was some serious notes in this one though, what with Nick asking Brian if he thinks that they will die. Yikes. Can't imagine how I would answer that either. A part of me wanted Brian to lie, I know Nick is grown but I do get a sense of innocence from him. (What fun would it be to lie though right? Hehe). Nick's plan to make them seem like a couple to always be the ones shopping was a nice touch. The cashier probably doesn't have many gay couples popping through. She'll probably want to be their best friend. Small town, everyone knows everything about everyone. Just sayin'. Look forward, as always, to the next chapter.
Author's Response: I tired to throw in some humour to lighten the mood a bit. I knew that the talk about heaven and dying was going to be pretty depressing. I think everyone's first inclination would be to protect Nick by lying to him, but you're right - where's the fun in that? I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your consistent feedback. I always look forward to hearing about what you thought of the chapter. :)
Date: 04/29/14 01:19 am Title: Chapter 1: AJ
You don't have to submit more than one story. You can post anywhere from one to five. A lot of people only submit one or two. I tend to do five since I have over 70 stories posted on the site. LOL And I have no idea how they really monitor the whole dry county thing. My guess is it really only gets enacted if someone has a party and the police come and there is alcohol or something? Very weird! I agree! :OP Oh and woot! Can't wait for an update! (just to keep this relevant!) LOL
Author's Response: Well, seeing as how I don't have to submit more than one, the challenge definitely seems do-able. Do a lot of people participate? On another note, 70 stories!!! WOW! :) That's seriously impressive.
Date: 04/27/14 11:36 am Title: Chapter 20: Kevin
Nick and Brian go grocery shopping! Sounds like a fun date. You are making protective custody sound so appealing, I would very much like someone to try to kill me so I can go live in a place with a 72'TV and $3,000 cash for spending please. Can you make that happen? LOL Although I would NOT want to go grocery shopping. That is my idea of torture!! I loved reading Kevin's frustration in this chapter. I could see him doing everything you mentioned. Constantly biting his tongue but wanting to lash out. Nicely done! Excuse me while I advertise for a second and say that you should consider submitting some of your stories to this summer's reading challenge. Here is the link. http://absolutechaos.net/fictalk/index.php/topic,3244.0.html It's a great way to get some new readers. :O) Looking forward to reading the Nick and Brian chapter.
Author's Response: Well, I figured that it had to be protective custody Backstreet style!! - LOL - If I could actually make it happen, I would put myself in there too. Who wouldn't want an envelope full of cash just waiting to be spent?? I also dislike grocery shopping. I always buy too many snacks and not enough stuff to make an actual meal. It drives my husband crazy (although he would never offer to take over the shopping because he hates it just as much). I couldn't resist making Kevin have a little bit of an "I've had it with these people" moment. He always freaks out so well. :P I will think about the reading challenge and see what's involved. It seems interesting, but I don't really have that many stories to submit. Does that matter?
Date: 04/26/14 12:53 pm Title: Chapter 19: AJ
I used to live in Nashville and I always got the biggest kick out of the fact that Lynchburg was a dry county. TN is so odd. I think what I enjoy most about your writing is the great way you include subtle details such as the whole RO and Elle thing and Brian wondering if the guys thought his wife sounded genuine. Something small like that just adds another layer to the story. Makes it seem real and personal. As far as this phone call, I'm glad they made it but I'm sure it'll come back to haunt them and I'm sure it will Leighanne's fault. I can see her going to the press or twitter to try to find out where Brian is and then making an overly ugly "Have you seen this man?" shirt to sell or something. LOL yeah...not a big fan. ;O)
Author's Response: The concept of a county being "dry" is amazing to me. I've heard of alcohol free zones at concerts and sporting events, but that's about it. I'm not from the US, so I had to Google a small town near Nashville, and Lynchburg was the first one that popped up. How do they even control what people do in their own homes? Do they know if you bring alcohol into the county from somewhere else? The whole idea is mind-boggling!! Also, your comment about the shirt just made me burst out laughing!! My husband actually came into the room to find out what was so funny.
Date: 04/26/14 07:48 am Title: Chapter 20: Kevin
Yes, it's Brian and Nick! I seriously hope they don't stick to the list (entirely). That would be no fun. ;)
I thought you got the characterizations down pat in this chapter, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Unless I'm mistaken, Howie's up next…. are we in for some house exploring? I'm surprised the guys haven't claimed bedrooms yet, but food is a pressing issue. Wondering how out in the sticks this place is and whether Frick and Frack will need disguises. :)
Looking forward to reading more soon!
Author's Response: Brian and Nick follow the rules?? - There's a slim chance of that happening!! Brian is up next and then Howie. You're so good at guessing who's going to tell what part of the story. I already have most of the Howie chapter written, and he's the one who narrates about the guys looking around the house and choosing bedrooms. How do you do that?? - LOL
Date: 04/25/14 08:58 am Title: Chapter 19: AJ
This was a good conversation! I hadn't though of Brian as an analyzer, but it seems quite accurate… he's pretty worked up about Leighanne's reaction, and now I think he's prepared to pick their relationship apart until there's nothing left. I feel like he needs to talk to Nick about it.
That was a good strategy to get a message out to the wives, and I think it was realistic--both in terms of how the scene unfolded, but also what they would do, since they still have their cellphones and now that they're away from the detectives, can consider the impact of being unreachable by their families. It's also a dangerous situation in that if whoever is after the guys targets their families after being unable to find them, the wives won't know to expect that or what's going on, let alone where the guys actually are.
Also really enjoyed the intensity from AJ's pov and your description of his frustration at the situation. I just wonder how long this 'secret' will stay between these three…
I've taken so long to review that I see you have another chapter up already. Looking forward to it!
Author's Response: Brian strikes me as the kind of guy who needs to find out everything that he can about every situation. I'm not sure why I think that, because he often comes across as the more laid back joker of the group. I'm glad that you found him picking apart the situation to be accurate. Right now, it's anybody's guess as to whether or not that phone call will come back to haunt them. :)
Date: 04/24/14 11:57 pm Title: Chapter 20: Kevin
The humor in this chapter was great. I loved how annoyed Kevin was! I wonder what kind of hijinks Frick & frack will get into. I like seeing the guys all reunited and annoying poor ol' kevvy kev. Hahaha
Author's Response: It wouldn't be a true Backstreet story is Kevin didn't want to knock someone's head off! LOL You can bet that Frick and Frack will get into their share of trouble. :)
Date: 04/24/14 09:36 am Title: Chapter 19: AJ
I like that they let the wives know at least, but something tells me Brian using his phone will bite their asses later. Google can track your location even in searches if your phone's GPS is on. I like that you grouped them into groups, I am excited to see Kick in the next chapter :p
Author's Response: They probably should have listened to the police, but what's done is done now. The KICK chapter has been posted. It's not too heavy, but there will be some more Nick/Kevin moments as the story moves along. Thanks again for reading and consistently reviewing. :)
