Just one thought before I get out the door...

[valis2]

A longtime reviewer (acerbicwit) has begun to reread tLS, and when I double checked Occlumency I noticed that the review count had jumped. She's begun reviewing every chapter with a line or two, mentioning things she remembered/forgot, and things that paralleled HBP.

It's really fascinating to get this viewpoint. I don't think I've had anyone (besides aubrem) reread it and write any sort of review. It's an interesting window into what works and what doesn't.

I think the most interesting bits are where she mentions the few things that I did that actually ended up happening in HBP. I mean, I was totally wrong about a lot of stuff, but there were a few things that turned out to be correct. (I had Dumbledore pick up Harry by himself, and Harry is proud of his friends on the train, for example.)

Thank you, Acerbicwit!! I love the reviews.

Also, I very nearly finished chapter 76, but alas, it was not meant to be. I am slowly and painfully finishing the last conversation and it's taking a bit of time, because it turned out to be more important than I thought. Otherwise, it's all set to go, more's the pity.

Comments

[aubrem.livejournal.com]

oh, excellent. I wish I had the time/focus to give that sort of feedback. I can't even imagine the amount of effort an author puts into a huge novel like that to just get "oooh, great read, squee" back. : )

I'm looking forward to ch 76 - after WI?

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I wish I had the time/focus to give that sort of feedback.

Same here! I always feel so guilty about doing the drive-by commenting that I do...I wish I could give a longer, interesting review sometimes. But then I'm never sure what the author is interested in hearing. I'd hate to waste time on concrit when someone only wanted "squee", you know?

Chapter 76 is now giving me fits. The beta is concerned with it. I have to think about it, but it's very close, either way. It just may end up in two parts.

[acerbicwit.livejournal.com]

I had the hairs on my arms raise up on a couple of those pre-HBP ideas you had. You take such care with your characters it's a pleasure to reread.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! :) I really, really appreciate it like you can't believe. It made me grin like a fool all week.

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, V!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks so much!! *hugs* You rock.