I've now read both Parachutists stories, and I absolutely love both. They are so rich with detail and history. The characters are so much fuller and more complex than even SM's. These are just so well written. And I love the different twists in this one with the introduction of Yves. My theory for the low reviews and/or reads is the title. It doesn't grab you. But that's just too bad for them. Because this is damn good.

Author's Response:

Now you have really given me food for thought. In choosing my titles I choose ones that I would select myself for reading and that are easy to remember. Many titles have generic wording that would apply to any story.

Let me give you an example; I have just seen a delightful vampire film "Dark Shadows" dircted Tim Burton. I am sure that in a short while I will have forgotten completely the title, because it is so vague, doesn't  nail the story, like, for instance Interview with a vampire ...

But anyway, whatever the cause, I know I am not overly popular and I am resigned to my fate. But reviews like yours make me so happy. My latest complete story is The pilgrimage. Believe me it is good (I have prereaders that are successful authors themselves and they say so). But, since I am perv like that, I choose to tell a story that has no Edward, Bella and none of the Cullens. Not done for popularity, no. But if you just would give it a try ....

 

 

Excellent story, even tho there is some much left to talk about... you left me hanging.

Author's Response:

Later this week my friend Raum intends to open a thread on the forums on Our New World. Shall I send you a line when it is up? Maybe it will  inspire me to do outtakes. (ONW is now being posted on fanfiction net).Thank you anyway for reading and telling me what you think.

I really loved your series of the Parachutist. You are a marvel at story making. I look forward to reading your new stories. Keep up the great work!!! Congratulations on completing this series. xoxo

Author's Response:

Thank you very much! I too hope you will like my next story. It is not ready to post yet, though, because I want my stories practically finished before I start. I hate it when stories have long delays between updates, or are never completed and would not do that to my readers. So you will have to be patient: I'll try not to disappoint.

I thoroughly enjoyed your stories.  I was always excited to see an update notification in email.  Thanks for sharing your talents.  

Author's Response:

Sharing is an essential part of my writing. I would not do it, probably, if I had no readers at all. No, I am not a closet writer and when a reader tells me that she/he liked what I have written it makes my day. Thank you.

Your writing is exceptional ! I am looking forward to your next story. 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! I'll do my best (but it will take some time..)

I just wanted to give you some encouragement!  Your writing is wonderful, as always.  Don't let the lack of reviews get you down.  Speaking for myself, I most often read on my IPhone and cannot submit reviews from it.  I know this has cut down on my number of reviews given out considerably.  Maybe Twilighted will get a mobile version someday? 

Author's Response:

The Iphone represent still a mysterious technology to me, but I can well understand that some things aren't possible with it. And I am not  disturbed by the relatively few reviews. The good thing is  that The Parachutist is still getting readers (on ff net, mostly) and when I start posting ONW there too, maybe people will readi it too. And my reviewers are the best, some of the things I got from them were so nice and intelligent. So I am rather happy. Thank you for writing me this time, I appreciate it a lot.

Sighs...

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

I'll miss so much this story...but I'm looking forward your new project, I'm sure it will be extraordinary!

Hugs,

Raum

Author's Response:

Dear Raum, thank YOU. I owe you for this story and will owe even more with my next one.

I loved both stories, and I really hope you write another one in the series, someday!

Author's Response:

Who knows? Maybe, but I have to see if I can deal with the Volturi in a way that is not too fancyful. One of the merits of the Saga it is that is extremely realistic, vampires and shapeshifters apart. I am glad that you loved my stories, anyway, and thank you for telling me.

yay! loved all the pictures.

Author's Response:

Indeed, posting on Twilighted net gives a lot of satisfaction. Apart for the possibility of posting banner, blinkies and images, the summaries are longer, and therefore make more sense. And , finally, one can read the authors' answers to the reviews. I often read them, they do clarify a story.

It is for this reason that I alway start with Twilighted net and post the story on ff net only afterwards.

Thank you so much for the many reviews. Now only the epilogue remains, but I hope to read you again, when I post something new.

Ciao

yeah...I would so burn her ass! 

Author's Response:

Well, Rosalie and Carmen were none to gentle, either...

Can't stand the stupid hell bitch!  I wouldn't piss on Tanya if she was on fire!

Author's Response:

What a wonderful expression, I would not piss ... etc. I must keep it in mind and maybe use it somewhere in a future story. I am amazed  by how much colloquial English I have learned since I met fan fictio ,but I have still a lot to learn.

As for Tanya, she is the usual bitch, yes, but nothing compared to ... you will see.

love the different NM aspect of her and a jasper ordeal........thanks for changing it up!

Author's Response:

Obviously Bella has a talent manifesting itself even before her change. It works differently on different people. If they are inherently good, the positive aspects of their personality are enhanced, if they are evil... well, more to follow in later chapters.