Date: 06/20/14 11:41 am Title: Chapter 5
Haha this was cute with Nick trying bad pickup lines. I had to laugh about the folding laundry thing too.... Forgot to mention it in the last review. It's nice to see some humor in here as well.
Author's Response: Thanks! I tried to make this one a good mix of humor, drama, romance, etc.
Date: 06/15/14 02:51 pm Title: Chapter 4
Lol Kevin was really..ahem...interesting
In this chapter ;)
I am not used to reading Kevin as the romance love interest so this is a bit different. I liked the dancing scene too and could totally picture the whole thing.
Author's Response: I think that Kevin as the love interest is cool in this fandom because you don't see it much, but I do feel he was a little out of character in places here.
Date: 06/15/14 03:53 am Title: Chapter 3
I like the descriptions you use because I can picture everything you are describing. Even if the chapter was short I enjoy picturing it in my head. It's very good writing.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Something I always try to do is strike a good balance between dialogue and description in my writing. I think the description if the people and the scene are so important. Thank you for that acknowledgement.
Date: 06/08/14 03:58 am Title: Chapter 2
I liked the introductions to AJ and Kevin, also the girls because we got to know them a bit more. I think Amelia and AJ might hit it off, he seems attracted lol. Cant wait to see where this goes.
Author's Response: Glad to see you interested in where the plot is going. I liked the scene where they meet AJ and Kevin, too.
Date: 06/04/14 02:18 pm Title: Chapter 1
Hi! So I chose this story because when I choose for the reading challenge, I like to read things that normally I would not. Here is something a lot of people don't know: I was a big NSYNC fan at the same time as BSB, I was that person who liked both. In fact they were my first concert, and Lance/JC were my favorites.
But back to the story. This reminds me a bit of my own romance series that I did because Lance was a main character in that one. So i am interested to see where Chris comes into all of this. I also like that you used Kevin as well because Kevin is just one of those people not many authors write about.
Hope this is a good experience. This is the first story I am reading by you :)
Author's Response: Good to see you have started reading! I was also one of those fans who likes them both, obviously. Honestly, there was a point in time that N'Sync tickets were a lot easier to come by than BSB, when they were just starting to get popular, and they were my first concert, too! I was in the 5th row center, and it was an awesome experience! Kevin and Nick are my two favorite Boys to write about. I think there are just so many layers to Kevin. Hopefully, you will see some of that in this story. I will be fair and warn you that I haven't even gotten to the Chris storyline in this story yet (like I said in the story description, this should have definitely been a series--the story is just too long). If you get to the "end", which really isn't the end at all, I'll give you a little summary. Haha. This is one of those stories that I would so love to finish, but I've gotten distracted by other projects and life in general, and really put it on the back burner. I apologize for that, but I do hope you enjoy what you read, especially since it's out of your reading comfort zone.
Date: 09/02/13 07:00 am Title: Chapter 47
Well the best kept secret of 1999 is here, now lets see them try and deal with that secret:)
Can't wait to read more, love this story. I'm just dying to read how all of this is going to come together with the first chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks, Kim! I'll warn you that this is a "marathon, not a race" (hehehe), so we might have long way to go! I'm writing this right now as a kind-of side project to "Run," but I promise we'll get there!
Date: 08/31/13 02:54 pm Title: Chapter 47
I loved the beginning with Emily trying to reassure Amy everything will be fine because labor usually last for hours! lmao I got such a kick out of that. And I loved this description: One more push, and there was a wiggly, screaming, gooey, red baby in the doctor’s gloved hands. It was both the grossest and most amazing thing I’d ever seen. Gooey is such a great word to use there!
The only thing that I was completely surprised about was the fact that you did not make Kevin turn into a blubbering mess. The guy cries at the drop of a hat. I was all like he's going to lose it when he sees this baby, but no! And then when he finally got to hold him and he cried I was like, phew! LOL
Author's Response: Haha. In my mind, Kevin's always been a crier, but not quite so much back then as he is now. I also wanted to let the shock wear off a little, and crying when he held him for the first time seemed appropriate! Thanks, Mare! I'm pretty sure you're the only person still reading this, but I had fun writing that chapter anyway.
Date: 08/21/13 01:13 am Title: Chapter 46
You know what's weird? I was just thinking about this story last night. LOL did you read my mind or something? So, it's baby time? It seems like it's a bit early so hopefully everything will be fine! Although I guess we kind of already know that since we know the baby was born, but still scary. I can see Kevin talking to her tummy. I bet he did that with Kristin with both of his kids too! I am on a major I love Kevin kick! LOL As far as Howie love, he's always up there with me too. I love Kevin and Nick about equally nowadays but Howie is always the close third. :O)
Author's Response: "Do-do-doo-do, do-do-doo-do..." That's the theme to the Twilight Zone in case you're wondering. lol. I'm off today, and I woke up and thought, "You know, I think I'll update Forever today instead of Run." So, I did! Sadly, I may end up finishing the latter first, but this one's a fun little side project. I thought Kevin talking to her tummy was totally in character, too! And, three weeks early is kind of the magic number where a baby is considered "full term," so I went with it. Mine was two weeks early (almost much earlier than that, actually), and he was a chunk. Haha. Our BSB boy ranks are pretty much the same at this point, too.
Date: 08/01/13 03:58 am Title: Chapter 45
Aww, you updated! And you even included a fart scene. LOL Carson is really a jerk! How sleazy to make a deal to pretend date Cassie just so he could look cool! Loser much?
Author's Response: Haha. That was a little awkward to write, but I thought, what would cause a commotion from those boys back in the bedroom? So, I went with it!
Author's Response: Haha. That was a little awkward to write, but I thought, what would cause a commotion from those boys back in the bedroom? So, I went with it.
Date: 07/20/13 11:26 am Title: Chapter 44
Aww, well talk about ending this challenge with a bang! I loved this chapter, it was full of win. It was funny and sweet and featured all the guys and not just in the background for once. I am glad you are deciding to include them more in the action. Don't take offense to this, but it was the first time I wanted to click to the next chapter excitedly just to see what was going to happen and I know it's because of the guys and not so much the girls at all. I had started to fill out my final survey last night before reading this chapter but now I might have to include it in my favorite chapter answer! lol
Now I am all caught up to you! YAY me!! Like I said, I'll continue to read and review as long as you're updating it but I am going to post the final survey and consider the challenge part of it done! :O) Hope you're having a fun weekend with the family!!
Author's Response:
Thanks Mare! I'm glad you liked this one. This was obviously one of the very few chapters I wrote after you started reading, and I did think of you while I was writing. I still feel like I struggle writing the boys as an entity, so I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!
Date: 07/19/13 11:08 am Title: Chapter 43
Loved the Backstreet banter at the beginning as they all wanted the baby named after them. I agree with them though, Ewan? LOL There are much worse names nowadays! I would go with Igby! I've always wanted to name something Igby. I also loved A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys, I think it's my favorite video of them!
Author's Response:
Igby? I think I'd prefer Ewan. lol. And A Night Out With the Backstreet Boys was definitely my favorite. I wore that VHS out!
Date: 07/18/13 10:35 am Title: Chapter 42
You know after Emily in this story when it comes to the girls, I think I like Mel best. She doesn't say or do much but when she does she always makes me smile. Just her little one liner about the pregnant lady harmones. LOL
Author's Response:
Haha. I like the Mel character, too. She's.... *tries to think of right word*...sassy.
Date: 07/17/13 12:19 pm Title: Chapter 41
That's why it's one of my favorite songs too, Because it's about you! lmao seriously I love that song! Well maybe if you're running out of steam you might want to rethink your strategy and not go with the new subplot? It seems like once you decide to go that way you'll be making a big commitment. I hate when that happens while writing! Im' sure you'll figure things out.
Author's Response:
Actually, it's more about being excited about a new story and not being able to focus on this one. This one isn't by best storytelling, and I kinda want to just get it over with and put it out of its misery...lol
Date: 07/17/13 11:57 am Title: Chapter 1
In all fairness, I didn't say I liked the chapter! I just squeed because of the scene! lol You do a great job writing as the boys! I wish I saw more of it in this story, but I do get what you mean about Emily's POV. I did laugh about the song being about you, t does fit with the story though! Now whenevr I hear that song I'll think of YOU! lmao
Author's Response:
Fine. Lol. I'm starting to run out of steam on this one, even thought I have big plans for the next few chapters. That's one of my favorite songs, but the way. Probably because it's about me....
Date: 07/17/13 11:06 am Title: Chapter 41
First of all, can I just say that for the first time ever in this story, I squeed with delight because you had an entire scene with just the Backstreet Boys! I was thinking okay they are going to walk out and we won't see the scene between Howie and Kevin but no, you kept the attention on them! Granted in the end the scene revolved around them talking about Emily, but at least there they were! And it made sense they were talking about her because of the song so it didn't feel totally frustrating. I gpt a kick out of the abrupt way Howie exited though. The whole 'piss' line! I have always found that word so vulgar for some reason. lol
I really hope Emily doesn't hurt Howie in the end, especially after this last confrontation. Now that he really thinks Emily is over Kevin and definitely chose him instead.
Author's Response:
I've struggled with writing those scenes with just the boys, just because of what I mentioned before about making Emily the narrator. I'm actually surprised you liked this chapter. In my mind, this would be the one I call my most "self-indulgent" chapter if I were making that list on the forum (I just don't think I have enough material yet to fill that out). I mean, the song is about me, er...Emily. I so should change my pen name, but it's a little late in the game for that...lol. But, it does open up a little bit of insecurity on Howie's part, which may (or may not!) be justified.
