Football - A Novel
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Football Chapter 11 part 1"A mother faces life's struggles.
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Katherine's boys are very athletic...I wondered if they ever think of their dad....possibly every once in a while. She never really mentions him; if I remember he passed away and she is a widow.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2021
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Katherine's boys are very athletic...I wondered if they ever think of their dad....possibly every once in a while. She never really mentions him; if I remember he passed away and she is a widow.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2021
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We'll find out more as we read. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Seems Katherine and the coach are entering a buddy relationship. Six months after hubby died? Seems about time she moves on to other enjoyment. The coach appears to like to spend time with Katherine, and the boys. Self-interest throughout.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2021
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Seems Katherine and the coach are entering a buddy relationship. Six months after hubby died? Seems about time she moves on to other enjoyment. The coach appears to like to spend time with Katherine, and the boys. Self-interest throughout.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2021
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More information will be coming about Katherine's relationship with her husband. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from T.A. Walk
I think I may have to follow up and see what I've missed. Usually, I try to help by looking out for editing issues, but I enjoyed this. Sorry for that, and also, thank you.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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I think I may have to follow up and see what I've missed. Usually, I try to help by looking out for editing issues, but I enjoyed this. Sorry for that, and also, thank you.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from estory
We see this couple dancing the dance of flirtation here, as they tease each other while putting up the boxes in the rooms, and also when they play football and she falls into his arms. The dialogue continues to be nice and realistic, full of sense of humor that dilineates the characters. estory
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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We see this couple dancing the dance of flirtation here, as they tease each other while putting up the boxes in the rooms, and also when they play football and she falls into his arms. The dialogue continues to be nice and realistic, full of sense of humor that dilineates the characters. estory
Comment Written 10-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Lyn Peters
Loved this, Barbara. I wish I had a sixth star to award! As someone who is "height challenged", I got a real kick out of the exchange between Gabrielle and Katherine regarding her height. Little touches like that make a story so relate able. Thank you for sharing your work. Best regards from a not so incredible shrinking woman.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Loved this, Barbara. I wish I had a sixth star to award! As someone who is "height challenged", I got a real kick out of the exchange between Gabrielle and Katherine regarding her height. Little touches like that make a story so relate able. Thank you for sharing your work. Best regards from a not so incredible shrinking woman.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Hannah Baller
aww I loved the first part, so brilliantly awkward and cute! I appreciated the commentary at the end about the different characters, this helped me a lot!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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aww I loved the first part, so brilliantly awkward and cute! I appreciated the commentary at the end about the different characters, this helped me a lot!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from RetroStarfish
A lovely chapter. It's great that you've reintroduced the mystery of the dogs sensing something is up. Also some nice teasing between Katherine and Gabriel, without him being as pushy as he can be.
One small thing in the very first sentence:
"Early afternoon Gabriel adjusted Reggie's bib..." I think there's a word or something missing. How about "It was early afternoon when..." or, "In the early afternoon, Gabriel..."
Great news on putting in your retirement papers! More time for your writing will help to feed your soul.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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A lovely chapter. It's great that you've reintroduced the mystery of the dogs sensing something is up. Also some nice teasing between Katherine and Gabriel, without him being as pushy as he can be.
One small thing in the very first sentence:
"Early afternoon Gabriel adjusted Reggie's bib..." I think there's a word or something missing. How about "It was early afternoon when..." or, "In the early afternoon, Gabriel..."
Great news on putting in your retirement papers! More time for your writing will help to feed your soul.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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I will recheck that area. Thank you for pointing it out.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I feel with every chapter the two adults are getting closer and closer. This sentence made me laugh: '
"Sometimes I'm five feet two and a few times I've been measured at five feet and one and a three quarter inches. It depends which doctors' office measured it."
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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I feel with every chapter the two adults are getting closer and closer. This sentence made me laugh: '
"Sometimes I'm five feet two and a few times I've been measured at five feet and one and a three quarter inches. It depends which doctors' office measured it."
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Sanku
Lovely and quality family time that you have presented .It is heartwarming and the readers can happily share the happiness .The echo of something not quite alright is there through out out the chapters..The dogs sense that .
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Lovely and quality family time that you have presented .It is heartwarming and the readers can happily share the happiness .The echo of something not quite alright is there through out out the chapters..The dogs sense that .
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-First, congratulations on the filing
of your first retirement papers, Barbara.
-It is a great milestone.
-A very good chapter that shows a
friendly game of football with Katherine,
Gabriel, and her boys.
-It was a good break for everyone after
doing so much unpacking, and all of the
worry that has been going on.
-I like how you use the continued theme
of the dogs hearing things to remind us
that there are things still left unanswered.
-Even though I am reviewing this in the
morning, the dinner sounds delicious!
-Another chapter well done, and a
very nice break for Katherine and her family.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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-First, congratulations on the filing
of your first retirement papers, Barbara.
-It is a great milestone.
-A very good chapter that shows a
friendly game of football with Katherine,
Gabriel, and her boys.
-It was a good break for everyone after
doing so much unpacking, and all of the
worry that has been going on.
-I like how you use the continued theme
of the dogs hearing things to remind us
that there are things still left unanswered.
-Even though I am reviewing this in the
morning, the dinner sounds delicious!
-Another chapter well done, and a
very nice break for Katherine and her family.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You are welcome.