tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post2752578046018400867..comments2023-04-03T06:16:16.077-07:00Comments on Expressions of Talking Leaves: Write On Edge: Freedom ChallengeShelton Keys Dunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-44468596291389513502012-07-12T19:53:14.210-07:002012-07-12T19:53:14.210-07:00Thanks for stopping by! I'm thrilled I was abl...Thanks for stopping by! I'm thrilled I was able to bring you an enjoyable historical fiction piece. Thank you for checking out the origin story of Thaddeus. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-9644085226165597182012-07-12T19:24:34.577-07:002012-07-12T19:24:34.577-07:00Historical fiction is not usually my reading of ch...Historical fiction is not usually my reading of choice, but I did enjoy this and the first one where you introduced Thaddeus. Well done!Tessahttp://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-50589541785207795062012-07-07T23:09:17.707-07:002012-07-07T23:09:17.707-07:00That's okay! Being American, all we're eve...That's okay! Being American, all we're ever taught about Australian history is that y'all were a penal colony. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-36476866622521815562012-07-07T18:05:05.219-07:002012-07-07T18:05:05.219-07:00Being Australian, I'm not so familiar with the...Being Australian, I'm not so familiar with the history here but you've done an exceptional job of evoking this moment in time. The language felt very authentic. Wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-6580566792853926832012-07-07T16:37:29.694-07:002012-07-07T16:37:29.694-07:00Thanks Cam! I'm thrilled to know I did the tim...Thanks Cam! I'm thrilled to know I did the time justice. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-49899314709430378702012-07-07T13:44:02.904-07:002012-07-07T13:44:02.904-07:00One can't grow within a day's drive of Bos...One can't grow within a day's drive of Boston without these stories in your ear. I thought you captured it so well. The language is gorgeous.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407917830307384493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-60609938870839978572012-07-06T20:34:46.194-07:002012-07-06T20:34:46.194-07:00War is Hell and I'll never say it isn't. B...War is Hell and I'll never say it isn't. But I know what it would take to make me take up arms, and what would cause me to lay them back down. I can't imagine the horrors anyone in war has faced, but I can do my best to treat his reasoning with honor and respect.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and letting me know it worked. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay.Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-41362283021495422352012-07-06T20:27:13.090-07:002012-07-06T20:27:13.090-07:00Thanks! I haven't fired a blackpowder rifle in...Thanks! I haven't fired a blackpowder rifle in a long time so I had to consult my dad to make sure I remembered the process correctly. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-16576530460227712762012-07-06T20:22:53.671-07:002012-07-06T20:22:53.671-07:00Redcoats hide bloody injuries, thereby presenting ...Redcoats hide bloody injuries, thereby presenting the illusion that the enemy isn't shot. It's a theory anyway. War brings out the worst in some, the best in others. I will try to keep that perspective whenever I write these types of stories. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-38025736599112106742012-07-06T20:15:11.576-07:002012-07-06T20:15:11.576-07:00Thanks for stopping by and letting me know this wo...Thanks for stopping by and letting me know this worked. I tried to keep this driving and pivoting forward, so I'm glad I pulled it off. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-177768708179009312012-07-06T20:11:58.879-07:002012-07-06T20:11:58.879-07:00Ooh excellent point! I will revisit that when &quo...Ooh excellent point! I will revisit that when "final" piece is pulled together. I'm thrilled that I always bring something you can enjoy. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-88330687599337189842012-07-06T20:10:05.903-07:002012-07-06T20:10:05.903-07:00Thanks! I'm thrilled it worked. Thaddeus is a ...Thanks! I'm thrilled it worked. Thaddeus is a young man of great conviction which can only mean that he will do great things. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-90274122036426525052012-07-06T19:58:13.247-07:002012-07-06T19:58:13.247-07:00Thanks for the wow! I'm thrilled to know it wo...Thanks for the wow! I'm thrilled to know it worked. As ever I love when you stop by. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-31791220165477913982012-07-06T19:52:33.079-07:002012-07-06T19:52:33.079-07:00Thanks for the love! I'm thrilled this worked....Thanks for the love! I'm thrilled this worked. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-31898455153211132502012-07-06T19:49:57.488-07:002012-07-06T19:49:57.488-07:00Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what wo...Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what worked. I'm glad you liked it!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-19626053894035988372012-07-06T19:48:25.241-07:002012-07-06T19:48:25.241-07:00Thanks! I will say that I'm not shelving Thadd...Thanks! I will say that I'm not shelving Thaddeus. It may be some time before we see him again, but yes he will return. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-9168293720262793222012-07-06T19:46:07.364-07:002012-07-06T19:46:07.364-07:00Thanks Lance! I'm thrilled this worked for you...Thanks Lance! I'm thrilled this worked for you. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-11150047573359253832012-07-06T18:32:02.641-07:002012-07-06T18:32:02.641-07:00You do a great job putting me in the moment here, ...You do a great job putting me in the moment here, and the ugliness and necessity that is man fighting for freedom. War is so different now, with planes and bombs and computerized everything, and sometimes I think people forget the human aspect of soldier vs. soldier that was such a part of our older wars.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-84587047564107503052012-07-06T16:02:19.814-07:002012-07-06T16:02:19.814-07:00What vivid descriptions! You did a great job of c...What vivid descriptions! You did a great job of capturing the details of loading the old muzzleloaders, the acrid smoke that was sooo terrible from them, and the determination that laced the whole piece. Plus, I loved the return to the origin of the idea.dontpanic2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/03748395349482914590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-84252469749223020202012-07-06T13:05:20.248-07:002012-07-06T13:05:20.248-07:00This was really nicely done. I really liked this: ...This was really nicely done. I really liked this: “May angels guide you home,” because it served as a reminder of the once humanness of war. And it was only after reading this that I wondered to myself why someone would ever go into battle wearing red.Jenniferhttp://whispatory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-69879264003708907052012-07-06T12:59:10.339-07:002012-07-06T12:59:10.339-07:00This was a pretty incredible piece. You have a way...This was a pretty incredible piece. You have a way with words, painting a portrait of historical significance. The intensity of the narrative kept me close to the action as it was happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-51152062312489099572012-07-06T11:52:42.445-07:002012-07-06T11:52:42.445-07:00I love historical fiction :) You hit all the right...I love historical fiction :) You hit all the right notes with just enough detail to set the scene but not too much to overwhelm the reader.<br /><br />My only critique is this line: "Hearing hooves of horses..."<br /><br />It just seems like you are stating the obvious. I don't think you need to clarify they are the hooves of horses. And it might sound better to play on the sound the hooves are making. "The thundering of hooves filled his ears" perhaps :) <br /><br />Always enjoy your pieces!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472645003197467754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-16529808542779320462012-07-06T11:15:44.516-07:002012-07-06T11:15:44.516-07:00"Hope was heavy on the breeze..." You o..."Hope was heavy on the breeze..." You often don't think of hope as a burden, but it certainly can be! The hopes of an entire nation, as yet unborn, ride with your soldier. I love that he was up to the challenge.TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-9390300183339816712012-07-06T07:21:19.922-07:002012-07-06T07:21:19.922-07:00oh wow, Shel you have such a gorgeous way with wor...oh wow, Shel you have such a gorgeous way with words and feelings. I adored this, from the history parts to the human parts, the way we as people have not changed in the HISTORY of being alive and feeling beings. <br /><br />you captured all of it, and made me feel the freedom.Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-18353607502604092192012-07-06T05:47:02.903-07:002012-07-06T05:47:02.903-07:00Loved this...really. I love the way it captures t...Loved this...really. I love the way it captures the senses without being remarkably wordy. The beauty is in its simplicity.Alissa Coburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214436819001911563noreply@blogger.com