Miranda Chronicles: Teacher's Pet
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Rapids"Miranda finds herself in another situation.
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Comment from pome lover
well, I thought this was chapter 1, but seems not. going to go back and check again. Sounds like Miranda is quite a character. And since I don't know who Aaron and Mrs Fine are, I better start at the beginning. (hmmm)
Katharine
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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well, I thought this was chapter 1, but seems not. going to go back and check again. Sounds like Miranda is quite a character. And since I don't know who Aaron and Mrs Fine are, I better start at the beginning. (hmmm)
Katharine
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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This is my second book with Miranda. Miranda Chronicles is the first book and its in my portfolio. That's where the story starts. Thank yo so much for this nice review. Gretchen
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Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oh, yes! Oh, YES! OH, YESSSSSSSS!!! How I have MISSED this girl, her sass and her never-dull way of life. LOVE the innertube analogy - that at the end of the ride, there she is with no pants and no book, but she's still clutching the beer. Knowing priorities is a LIFE SKILL!!
Oh, this makes me SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!! Thank you for resuming these chronicles. I have missed them dearly!!!!!!
xoxoxox
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Oh, yes! Oh, YES! OH, YESSSSSSSS!!! How I have MISSED this girl, her sass and her never-dull way of life. LOVE the innertube analogy - that at the end of the ride, there she is with no pants and no book, but she's still clutching the beer. Knowing priorities is a LIFE SKILL!!
Oh, this makes me SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!! Thank you for resuming these chronicles. I have missed them dearly!!!!!!
xoxoxox
Comment Written 24-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Yes, ma'am. Miranda is back. I'm excited to have revived the old girl. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
oops, missed this. Great re-cap on what is, and who is. I'm editing the Descendant and getting my cover done, so I haven't been on here much lately. I'll make sure I pop in every day so I don't miss anything. I'm so pleased Miranda is back. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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oops, missed this. Great re-cap on what is, and who is. I'm editing the Descendant and getting my cover done, so I haven't been on here much lately. I'll make sure I pop in every day so I don't miss anything. I'm so pleased Miranda is back. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Sandra. Have you decided what your next book is going to be? I can't wait. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from lyenochka
Hooray! Miranda is back! Thanks for bringing her back. She's smart and funny with a kind heart. You always do a great job of making the readers root for her. Hope the new adventures don't bring up her old nemesis Missy again.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Hooray! Miranda is back! Thanks for bringing her back. She's smart and funny with a kind heart. You always do a great job of making the readers root for her. Hope the new adventures don't bring up her old nemesis Missy again.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I think Missy will stay in jail, at least for now. She was a very unique character so she might be out of jail on a technicality. Lol. That would make things interesting. Of course, that means I'd have to write a third Miranda book. Lol. Thank you so much for this. Gretchen
Comment from Jim Wile
Looks like a great start to this new novel, Gretchen. I haven't previously read about Miranda, so this is all new to me, but I like her already. I'm looking forward to reading another of your novels.
Your characters seem pretty well developed already. Apparently this is a series then?
Here's a writer's question for you about this. If this is a series with well developed characters, how much of the writing would you say is strictly plot-related versus devoted to character building, since you've already got your characters previously defined. Will there be much growth in them, much time devoted to introspection? I notice you are using first person again, which I love to do, because you can easily express the protagonist's thinking.
I'm asking this because I'm thinking my next novel might be a sequel to my current one. I've always devoted a lot of my novels to character development and transformation, but with previously established characters I'm not sure how much more of that to do or just to develop a compelling plot.
Part of the fun of writing a novel is inventing the characters, and I wouldn't get to do that in a sequel unless I bring in some new ones, which I guess is possible. I just wanted to get some words of wisdom from a fellow writer.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Looks like a great start to this new novel, Gretchen. I haven't previously read about Miranda, so this is all new to me, but I like her already. I'm looking forward to reading another of your novels.
Your characters seem pretty well developed already. Apparently this is a series then?
Here's a writer's question for you about this. If this is a series with well developed characters, how much of the writing would you say is strictly plot-related versus devoted to character building, since you've already got your characters previously defined. Will there be much growth in them, much time devoted to introspection? I notice you are using first person again, which I love to do, because you can easily express the protagonist's thinking.
I'm asking this because I'm thinking my next novel might be a sequel to my current one. I've always devoted a lot of my novels to character development and transformation, but with previously established characters I'm not sure how much more of that to do or just to develop a compelling plot.
Part of the fun of writing a novel is inventing the characters, and I wouldn't get to do that in a sequel unless I bring in some new ones, which I guess is possible. I just wanted to get some words of wisdom from a fellow writer.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I look at my characters like real people. How many people that you know grow? Some do and some don't. I see Waylon growing, Aaron, not so much. I see certain relationships growing. I just let the character lead. Not sure if that cleared things up or not. Just start writing and usually your character will let you know what they are thinking. Gretchen
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Yeah, that's good advice. You're right; not every character has to grow. A character can still be interesting without a lot of personal growth.
Just curious: Do you like to read action thrillers that mainly focus on plot and not much on character? I don't mind action thrillers that focus mainly on plot, but I do think the characters have to be either good people or extremely interesting and likable as characters, but not necessarily as people.
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I'm a character driven girl. The story could have a person in an empty room the whole book, and if the character is good and fleshed out...I'll read the whole thing. But everybody has the thing that hooks them. I also will dialogue until the cows come home, but too much descriptive detail and I'm snoozing. Lol. Did this help or add more mud to the water? Gretchen
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It helps. That gives me a better way I might frame a sequel if I decide to write one.
I agree 100% on your "too much descriptive detail" remark. Let the reader fill in most of those blanks if they must. That's what I find so aggravating about Dean Koontz. He can go on for two or three pages with a description of the scene. Many women authors do the same.
Comment from jmdg1954
I'm in. I missed the previous Miranda stories, so I cannot let that happen again. Besides, the way you presented her in this post, I'd be crazy not to get involved.
Looking forward to the next chapter.
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I'm in. I missed the previous Miranda stories, so I cannot let that happen again. Besides, the way you presented her in this post, I'd be crazy not to get involved.
Looking forward to the next chapter.
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Miranda is a "No holds barred" kind of girl. I hope you will enjoy this story. Gretchen
Comment from T B Botts
Um, hello? I might like to see that! I probably wouldn't even laugh, like some of those other dummies. It's been quite a while gal, so I'd kind of forgotten the story line, and some of the characters I guess I forgot altogether. However, you do such a fine job of telling a story, that I'll be fully engrossed again. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Um, hello? I might like to see that! I probably wouldn't even laugh, like some of those other dummies. It's been quite a while gal, so I'd kind of forgotten the story line, and some of the characters I guess I forgot altogether. However, you do such a fine job of telling a story, that I'll be fully engrossed again. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Tom, I would wager you probably would, if it was Miranda. Apparently, she's still got it. Lol. Thank you for this very humorous review and the extra star. Gretchen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I love the intro and am so happy to see Miranda back again. Waylon's dad is still missing? I bet most kids would want Miranda for a mom. I wonder why Mitch just isn't ready to make Miranda his wife.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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I love the intro and am so happy to see Miranda back again. Waylon's dad is still missing? I bet most kids would want Miranda for a mom. I wonder why Mitch just isn't ready to make Miranda his wife.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Yes, Dougie is still missing. And, she still has Waylon, but loves it. As for Mitch and Miranda, it might be her who is dragging her feet. Lol. Thank you so much. Gretchen
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Good to read about Miranda Jessup Buckley's story.
I love the ending metaphor juxtaposition of riding the inner tube (brought up memories of my childhood)
"Cause somewhere along the terrifying ride in the inner tube, you're standing there still clutching your drink but you've lost your bathing suit bottoms."
So Waylon is still living with Miranda. I wonder what will happen next.
Check this spelling "Waylon living with me. He's a good kid, really, really smart and driven. He's in the (elventh grade) now."
I can't wait what will happen with, Sheriff Mitch Danner.
I'm happy you will continue this book.
Well done.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Good to read about Miranda Jessup Buckley's story.
I love the ending metaphor juxtaposition of riding the inner tube (brought up memories of my childhood)
"Cause somewhere along the terrifying ride in the inner tube, you're standing there still clutching your drink but you've lost your bathing suit bottoms."
So Waylon is still living with Miranda. I wonder what will happen next.
Check this spelling "Waylon living with me. He's a good kid, really, really smart and driven. He's in the (elventh grade) now."
I can't wait what will happen with, Sheriff Mitch Danner.
I'm happy you will continue this book.
Well done.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Gypsy. I'm glad you're going to give this story a go. Gretchen
Comment from patcelaw
This is a very well written murder mystery for the contest and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a wonderful day and may God bless you as you continue to write. I am enjoying so much your writing skills because you do them very well you use good structure and good paragraphing along with very good punctuation. Patricia.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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This is a very well written murder mystery for the contest and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a wonderful day and may God bless you as you continue to write. I am enjoying so much your writing skills because you do them very well you use good structure and good paragraphing along with very good punctuation. Patricia.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Thank you. This isn't a contest entry. It's the start of a sequel novel. Your kind review is very appreciated. Gretchen