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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #40 on: March 01, 2008, 05:07:15 pm »
Fabienne, I used almost those exact words in my comment on blues' LJ - I was wearing a big goofy smile from the first word of the chapter to the last - and I quoted the last line, too.  The story had a light, magical quality to it, but at the same time it was very grounded and realistic. 

....... I hope we'll hear more from this author.  :)

Here's part of what she said in reply to my comment on the previous chapter:

..don't worry, I will be writing more of Ennis and Jack in this universe. But just not in the form of a sequal. I don't know yet but one sure thing is I'm not going anywhere:)

Good news, for sure  :)

Marie

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The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.    ~~~~~~~~~ Mark Twain

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #41 on: June 30, 2008, 03:40:48 pm »
fridayblues has been writing a series of one-shots in the Flea universe.  Here is the fifth one - "Missing Beads," which is pure gold:

http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/21736.html

Marie
The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis         ~~~~~~~~~Thurgood Marshall

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.    ~~~~~~~~~ Mark Twain

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #42 on: August 27, 2008, 01:44:45 am »
There's another one shot from fridayblues called 'Chasing the Rainbow'. And it's good. I hope she continues writing these short pieces (I wouldn't mind a sequel of course  ::)). I'm not ready to say goodbye to her Jack, Ennis and Flea.

http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/23442.html
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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #43 on: August 27, 2008, 12:41:17 pm »
There's another one shot from fridayblues called 'Chasing the Rainbow'. And it's good. I hope she continues writing these short pieces (I wouldn't mind a sequel of course  ::)). I'm not ready to say goodbye to her Jack, Ennis and Flea.

http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/23442.html

Yes, it was great wasn't it?  Ennis "mingling" was so adorable.  I think Blues said she would continue writing these one-shots in the Flea universe instead of an official "sequel."  They really are little gems.  She's also begun a new story entitled, "Fragile" which is wonderful - very different from her other works.  I'll start a thread for it.

Marie

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #44 on: September 23, 2008, 05:31:34 pm »
An absolutely gorgeous one-shot in the Flea universe entitled "The Song of the Ocean."    :)

http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/24559.html

Marie
The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis         ~~~~~~~~~Thurgood Marshall

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.    ~~~~~~~~~ Mark Twain

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #45 on: September 24, 2008, 02:15:12 am »
Dang, just as I have to leave for work!

Oh, well, there's something to look forward to. I love her one shots.

Thanks for the heads up Marie.  :)
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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #46 on: November 06, 2008, 07:24:48 pm »
A "Flea Belated Halloween Interlude" :

http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/26161.html

She spins her usual magic!   :)

A lilttle teaser:  Ennis is a Greek god!

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #47 on: March 09, 2009, 06:07:58 pm »
I love this story - it has so much heart, but isn't treacly or overdone.  Everything about it is "just right."  You can tell that the author loves and respects her characters and I guess the reason the story has so much heart is that it's clear that the story comes straight from her own heart.   I can always tell and those are always my favorites. 

Flea Final - Part 1:  "Running to You"
http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/30186.html

Flea Final - Part 2 - "Running to You - the Story of the Red Ink"
http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/30965.html

These are the final in the series of one-shots that followed "You and Me and a Dog Named Flea."  But the good news is that Blues noted that there will most likely be sequel!

Marie
The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis         ~~~~~~~~~Thurgood Marshall

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.    ~~~~~~~~~ Mark Twain

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #48 on: March 10, 2009, 12:15:57 pm »
I love this story - it has so much heart, but isn't treacly or overdone.  Everything about it is "just right."  You can tell that the author loves and respects her characters and I guess the reason the story has so much heart is that it's clear that the story comes straight from her own heart.   I can always tell and those are always my favorites. 

Flea Final - Part 1:  "Running to You"
http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/30186.html

Flea Final - Part 2 - "Running to You - the Story of the Red Ink"
http://fridayblues.livejournal.com/30965.html

These are the final in the series of one-shots that followed "You and Me and a Dog Named Flea."  But the good news is that Blues noted that there will most likely be sequel!

Marie

Thanks Marie!  I love this story too. :)

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Re: You & Me and a Dog Named Flea - Fridayblues
« Reply #49 on: March 10, 2009, 01:50:49 pm »
Thanks for the update Marie!