Date: 07/20/10 02:47 am Title: Chapter 9
OMG Holy Essay of an Author's Note Batman! lol
JK, you know I'd read anything of yours no matter who was sick and dying, even though it's usually Nick. And, yes, for a bit there when Nick was getting biopsied, I totally remembered BOOP for some weird reason. However, that doesn't mean that I'm comparing CC to Broken/BMS. They're both (all three?) such awesome stories that just so happen to involve Nick and cancer. (Wouldn't it be a hilarious spoofy fic if someone wrote about Nick falling for a girl named Cancer since "she" seems to show up in so many angsty Nick stories? lol)
Anyway, my point is, this story rocks separately from Broken. It stands on its own and I have a feeling it's going to be a little less twisted and dramatic than the Nick/Claire saga. At least, I hope it is? Who knows with you, right?
OMG. Now I've written an essay review. Ugh. I'm leaving now. lol
Author's Response: LMAO surprisingly, I've written longer! I almost made it its own chapter, but I didn't wanna get off on the numbering - you know how anal I am.
You know, I used to write mainly stories where it was Brian who was sick and dying, but I kinda got off that hobby and moved on to Nick instead. He's fun to torture! =D LOL BOOP... oh BOOP. LMFAO I love your spoof idea! Rose and I were just saying last night we need to write a story where Nick gets tortured in every way imaginable but never actually dies, yet Kevin gets killed off in like Chapter 2.
Anyway, thank you!! I'm glad this story stands alone, whether you've read Broken or not. And I hope it will be less twisted and dramatic too! I've warned Rose to tell me if it gets to be too dangerously cheesy like Broken got at times, and you can help me with that too if you'd like LOL. Thank you for your essay review! =D
Date: 07/20/10 02:34 am Title: Chapter 9
Another great chapter! i really can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Yay, thank you!! :)
Date: 07/20/10 02:22 am Title: Chapter 9
Well Julie, as you VERY well know, I'm a HUGE fan of Broken. As Nick was going through the bone marrow aspiration, yes, I was sitting here, with tears in my eyes, wishing the HELL Claire was sitting there holding his hand like she always did. BUT, this story does have a different tone than Broken did, a more mature one. It does show your growth as a writer and the readers that keep up with your stories will surely see this. The drama, the angst, the emotion you have the talent to write with is staggering to me. The way you can pull someone into a story...I've always told you you had a great talent in storytelling. You are doing it again with Curtain Call and I'm loving every chapter of it so far. Even tho it does have the same undertone as Broken, it's a totally different story. I'm really looking forward to reading this because I remember the emotions you inflicted on me during Broken/BMS and I'm looking forward to that ride again. I have a feeling that CC is going to be right up there with the other two, maybe even surpassing my love for those stories. I've said before you have a special knack for writing these kinds of stories and you do. You are doing a GREAT job at writing it in the first person! It really sounds like Nick could be telling this story. I'm looking forward to the rest of this story so much and I can't wait to read it!! GREAT job so far!!
Author's Response: Aww, Jen! Thank you so much!! You made me wanna cry for a minute when you mentioned Claire holding his hand... I could write about Nick and Claire forever! I don't want this one to take the place of Broken or anything; even if it's better written just because I'm older, Broken will always be my baby. :) Thank you for all your compliments; I am beyond flattered!! I thought I was done writing this kind of story, especially when my grand plan to write the Broken novel this summer failed LOL, but I am loving writing this one! I'm so glad people are liking it! It means a lot to me. Thanks again!!! =D
Date: 07/20/10 12:15 am Title: Chapter 9
Oh man i felt for him. I was with mt bff's mom when she went through that and it looked like it hurt like a bitch. And I read your authors note. Since I haven't read your other stories (yet) this is an original to me. Maybe there can be some romance along with the pain he is going through. Hopefully. Keep up the great work.
Marguerite
Author's Response: Aww, sorry about your friend's mom. It does look like it would hurt! I'm grateful to have some new readers with this story; that's awesome! :) There is definitely the option for romance down the line, but only if it makes sense for the characters... I don't know for sure yet; I'm just gonna go with the flow and see what happens. Thanks so much! :)
Date: 07/20/10 12:11 am Title: Chapter 9
Aw, poor Nick!! Man, bone marrow biopsies and LPs aren't fun at all (I've seen them dipicted on TV on ER and Strong Medicine). I feel so bad for him. I don't know what to say, this is great so far and I am really enjoying getting to read it. It's descriptive and feels very real and I can't wait to read another update. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm a huge ER fan, and I went and watched an LP scene from that (the episode where Carter and Lucy get stabbed by the schizo - I remembered they did an LP on him, and that was why he stabbed them) while I was writing this episode, and comparing that to what I saw online, they got it exactly right. I'm glad you're still enjoying the story, and I really appreciate your reviews! :)
Date: 07/20/10 12:02 am Title: Chapter 9
If anyone sees my review, there are NO diseases that fit better than cancer! LMAO. I helped and you know there's just not enough long term terminal diseases beyond Cancer.
That said, I just wanted to tell you Julie how awesome this is. (Again.) I mean you know I love it again, but I like to gush LOL.
Totally Triple Rainbow. So intense ;-)
Author's Response: I know, right? Jeez... modern medicine... LOL Thanks, Rose, for your awesome reviews and your help behind the scenes! What does this mean?!
Date: 07/19/10 02:35 pm Title: Chapter 8
Oh lord I just want to hug him so he's not alone. I can see why he is reluctant to call anyone until he knows what is wrong but they would want to be there. I like how you described her. Excellent update keep up the good work.
MArguerite
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Marguerite! :)
Date: 07/19/10 10:34 am Title: Chapter 8
Hehehe you got those judges down to a T. I had to laugh a little with Randy, he calls everyone dawg. lol. I like how Nick met Cary and I love the song she picked to sing too.
I love how you describe all the things going on with Nick (medical procedures) it doesn't get boring and drag on. Not to mention how he is feeling, how it seems that he wants to call someone to make him company. But he knows the guys would flip and they would be so weird around him. He doesn't want anyone feeling sorry for him. Great job...but you know that Julie! lol.
Author's Response: LOL thanks! Randy's dialogue is my favorite to write; half the time on the real show I have to just cock my head at him and go, "WHAT??" He makes no sense. I really appreciate what you said about the medical procedures - I've been like hardcore researching for this thing, and then I want to write what I've learned in detail just because I can, but I don't want it to start getting boring, so I'm glad you don't think it drags on too much. And you've got his thinking down pat too. Even though he's being stupid for not telling them, I can understand that too, just wanting to keep things to yourself to not make it awkward. I'm sure it's hard to give people that kind of news! Thanks so much, Erika, I really appreciate it! :)
Date: 07/19/10 07:25 am Title: Chapter 8
So that's how he came to know of Cary! He must be feeling so down being there all alone, if only he'd pick up the phone and call someone.
I'm dreading the results, poor Nick :(
Author's Response: Yep... I figured I had to have him holed up in a room with nothing but a TV to get him to watch American Idol, so it worked out LOL. He's being so silly, I know. You'll find out the results in the next chapter, which I'll probably post later today... :)
Date: 07/19/10 06:25 am Title: Chapter 8
another chapter, which i really really enjoyed to read!!!!! first i was so sad, about the whole things, nick had to go through. i knew all of them, not personally, but from persons i love. nothing i wished anybody to go through...
i love your story!!! you arenīt TO cheesy or dramatical... itīs so bad, that heīs sick and you know, what you are talking about... but in the same time, you have a humor and a charme in your style of writing, thatīs AMAZING!!!!
i like the way he "met" cary...
he shouldnīt be so alone... and i know, that the next day would only be harder, ALONE! why is his fear to told anybody, bigger, than to be alone with maybe bad news?
poor nicky... :o(
please update soon!!!!! canīt wait for more!!!!! greetings from austria!!!!!!!
i hope you understand my review clearly... reading is sooooo much easier than writing... damn grammar!!!!!!!!!!!!
btw... i know the song, but this version is new for me... so thank you for showing!
Author's Response: Wow, thanks for the great review! :) I'm so glad you don't find it too cheesy or dramatic... my writing tends to go that direction sometimes, but I'm trying to avoid it with this one. The situation's plenty serious enough without getting all melodramatic about it. I think it's easier to add that humor in first person, so I'm trying to add it wherever I can think to. Thank you! I had never heard that version of Bette Davis Eyes either. I was having trouble thinking of a song for her to sing, so I literally did just what Cary said she had done to find the song - I'd already decided her birthday, so I looked up the number one song when she was born, and it was that one, but the Kim Carnes version. That didn't sound like her style, although it's a great song, but I did a little research on it and found out it's actually a cover of this other version, which I thought was perfect! I like the cover version better though LOL. Thanks again for the feedback - and don't worry; I have no problems understanding you; your English is great!! :)
Date: 07/19/10 04:19 am Title: Chapter 8
Great details on the AI episode! You were dead o with the judges' critiques :).
The way you're writing Carey reminds me of that girl from last season that sang Landslide. I think it was Lacy Brown. Thanks for updating :)
Author's Response: Thanks! You can tell I watch the show LOL. :)
Haha, I didn't like Lacey... I was so ready for her to go home after she butchered Landslide! Cary reminds me more of Megan Joy from the season before that, the blonde girl who sang Rockin' Robin and cawed LOL. Same quirky, kind of old-fashioned style of singing, but hopefully not as weird! Also, not-Idol-related, but Zooey Deschanel - that's really who kind of inspired her whole character as far as looks, style, and singing voice.
Thanks for the review!! :)
Date: 07/19/10 03:54 am Title: Chapter 8
So, I've watched Idol maybe twice, but it's totally obvious that you're a huge fan (even if I didn't already know that lol) because you've got these judges down pat!
Anyway, I like how you've now shown us the how of the way Nick found Cary, so that's exciting. BUT OMG JULIE GIVE ME THE DIAGNOSIS. GAH. lol
Update soon :)
Author's Response: Thanks Sarah! :) I never miss Idol, although this last season wasn't the best, and I'm not sure next season will be any good without Simon. Oh well. Thanks so much for reading, and I'm glad you're enjoying it. Next chapter, I promise. ;)
Date: 07/19/10 02:46 am Title: Chapter 8
I don't even watch/like American Idol but I can still picture and hear their critiques in my head! Great chapter. I look forward to every one!
Author's Response: Thanks! Some of the judges critiques were word-for-word from that actual episode, but some (for Cary, obviously) I had to write myself. I watch enough Idol to know the kinds of things they say every time, so it wasn't hard. LOL Glad to know you're still reading and enjoying it; I appreciate it! :)
Date: 07/19/10 02:42 am Title: Chapter 8
Another great chapter. Poor Nick, going through all of these tests...I'd be so scared if I was him. At least he was trying take his mind off of it yb watching Idol. Can't wait for more. :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! :) I would be scared too. Though Idol does make a good distraction LOL.
Date: 07/18/10 08:28 pm Title: Chapter 7
Poor Nick, all alone at a time like that :(
No wonder he can't sleep, I don't think anyone would get a decent sleep with that hanging over their head.
Can't wait for more :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for all the reviews, Steph! Glad you're still reading and enjoying it! :)
