tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post429536513532637436..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: THE SCREAM.... A WEP ENTRY! MOMMY KAY STRIKES AGAIN....Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87305121924710533872021-10-27T17:10:10.796-05:002021-10-27T17:10:10.796-05:00Great job. I read these backward, but still enjoye...Great job. I read these backward, but still enjoyed them. But I would have been way more scared for her if I'd read them in the right order. I'd have thought she was going to be sacrificed for sure. <br />Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-50190941752015261682021-10-27T08:22:20.793-05:002021-10-27T08:22:20.793-05:00Thank you, Kalpana, for such an insightful and tho...Thank you, Kalpana, for such an insightful and thoughtful comment. Yes, the whole story is part of a narrative non-fiction told through eyes of a very Anglican woman. Mommy Kay is extraordinary because she was truly one of the most non-prejudiced people of her time and even perhaps now. Her best friend was an African-American woman and she treated ALL people the same, which was extraordinary, especially since she was a "Daughter of the Mayflower," and having an uncle who was a Grand Wizard of the KKK. She despised them and and lived her life accordingly. She married men of different faiths and nationalities. As for your statement about a Haitian POV on Voodoo, YES, there is a passage where Zaxai (their Haitian rescuer), explains to MK about the true VOODOO and what their religion means to him (them). This particular ritual was performed by a BOKOR, which represents the darker side ... I did a lot of research into this religion and it is quite beautiful in its natural state, but, as with all society, there is always a dark and sinister side, and sadly that is mostly what is represented in the media. Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39835619105408963612021-10-27T04:19:17.235-05:002021-10-27T04:19:17.235-05:00Very eery and disturbing. The pace is excellent an...Very eery and disturbing. The pace is excellent and the writing sparkles. <br />I don't know why, but I thought Kimmie and her mother are of African descent till it became clear they are white. This is slightly problematic for me because here we're looking at the rituals of another culture through the lens of a white person. <br />Obviously you can't stop in the middle of such a compelling scene to give backstory and explanation. However, since this is part of a larger work I hope that somewhere you do show it from the Haitian's point of view. There must be an explanation as to why they do what they do. <br />The writing is impeccable of course, as always. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89244721031803802522021-10-25T02:39:29.141-05:002021-10-25T02:39:29.141-05:00Great ending. Thanks.Great ending. Thanks.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-18353541251323256572021-10-24T14:48:40.913-05:002021-10-24T14:48:40.913-05:00I have the conclusion posted now, Steph, if you...I have the conclusion posted now, Steph, if you'd like to read what happened next...<br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-35528219770802379682021-10-23T22:00:25.602-05:002021-10-23T22:00:25.602-05:00Poor Kimmie! I do hope she makes it out alive!Poor Kimmie! I do hope she makes it out alive!Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3407042420461729542021-10-23T18:50:01.491-05:002021-10-23T18:50:01.491-05:00Thanks, Laura! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I don&...Thanks, Laura! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I don't know of anyone who would want to be put in THAT position. Shivers.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-45993758739972128002021-10-23T18:48:58.811-05:002021-10-23T18:48:58.811-05:00It certainly is, L. Diane. When I heard this from ...It certainly is, L. Diane. When I heard this from Kimmie, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. She is not a writer, so she basically told me what happened and I put it down on "paper."Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-77186679104465776892021-10-23T18:47:33.487-05:002021-10-23T18:47:33.487-05:00Here is a comment from my pal, Lenny, who is also ...Here is a comment from my pal, Lenny, who is also part of the WEP. For some odd reason his comments are not coming through to me. Thanks, Lenny for the very thoughtful comment!<br /><br />Hi Mr. Michael.<br />Love your story. What a great build up. Lots of cool imagery. You took me on a ride through the pot holed streets of Porte Au Prince and left me stranded with Kimmie and her mom in the middle of a frightening voodoo ceremony. Anmwe! (Help!) For sure you left me hanging. Ugh! Can’t wait to read more. Mesi mon ami.<br /><br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-34090015556357792102021-10-23T13:15:19.175-05:002021-10-23T13:15:19.175-05:00Very tense. It's terrifying to think people re...Very tense. It's terrifying to think people really do these things.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-10714452795893696072021-10-23T12:42:11.009-05:002021-10-23T12:42:11.009-05:00Hi Mr. Michael.
Love your story. What a great buil...Hi Mr. Michael.<br />Love your story. What a great build up. Lots of cool imagery. You took me on a ride through the pot holed streets of Porte Au Prince and left me stranded with Kimmie and her mom in the middle of a frightening voodoo ceremony. Anmwe! For sure you left me hanging. Ugh! Can’t wait to read more. Mesi mon ami.<br />Lenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-49066691375135188762021-10-23T11:51:28.741-05:002021-10-23T11:51:28.741-05:00You did such a good job setting the scene and buil...You did such a good job setting the scene and building tension. I feel for Kimmie here. I can only imagine being in that position. Well done!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39842703162249831252021-10-23T10:48:53.800-05:002021-10-23T10:48:53.800-05:00Thanks, Damyanti!Thanks, Damyanti!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-73901183002965319282021-10-23T10:48:33.939-05:002021-10-23T10:48:33.939-05:00Thank you, Pat. I am glad you enjoyed it. Please c...Thank you, Pat. I am glad you enjoyed it. Please come back for the conclusion!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81157098951509889582021-10-23T10:47:15.046-05:002021-10-23T10:47:15.046-05:00Thank you, Susan! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Pop...Thank you, Susan! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Pop back tomorrow for the finale...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-10446403776486394842021-10-23T08:40:23.040-05:002021-10-23T08:40:23.040-05:00This is a creepy tale well told, Michael.This is a creepy tale well told, Michael.Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12730222708740037475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32971629345502896212021-10-23T08:28:31.879-05:002021-10-23T08:28:31.879-05:00Hi Michael,
Your excerpt is very descriptive. The ...Hi Michael,<br />Your excerpt is very descriptive. The imagery drew me in. You have written this passage and brought forth the realness of Voodoo.<br />I wonder what happen to Kimmie. <br />Excellent selection for the WEP and good luck with writing your book.<br />Shalom aleichemPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-74537330673665497722021-10-23T05:17:24.769-05:002021-10-23T05:17:24.769-05:00Chillingly suspenseful pace. Loved the dialogues a...Chillingly suspenseful pace. Loved the dialogues and descriptions of the eerie atmosphere. Thank you Michael.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-35159166202093808432021-10-23T05:15:05.919-05:002021-10-23T05:15:05.919-05:00Chillingly suspenseful. You leave us hanging in ho...Chillingly suspenseful. You leave us hanging in horror. Loved the pace of your dialogues and descriptions which create such an eerie atmosphere. Thank you.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-53404579725553230172021-10-22T22:09:52.096-05:002021-10-22T22:09:52.096-05:00Thank you, Lee. I am glad you enjoyed it! I hope y...Thank you, Lee. I am glad you enjoyed it! I hope you come back for the conclusion.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-65261181745163976922021-10-22T22:09:16.867-05:002021-10-22T22:09:16.867-05:00Thanks, Cherie! Hope you come back to read the fin...Thanks, Cherie! Hope you come back to read the finale.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-30793282255763863852021-10-22T16:45:45.546-05:002021-10-22T16:45:45.546-05:00Darned scary, Michael! Great excerpt from your WIP...Darned scary, Michael! Great excerpt from your WIP for the WEP. Congratulations.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9583502067629681482021-10-22T16:13:22.561-05:002021-10-22T16:13:22.561-05:00Creepy in a good way! It's a great snippet wit...Creepy in a good way! It's a great snippet with great descriptions that had me cringing just imagining being there.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-62690018502353263662021-10-22T15:28:52.247-05:002021-10-22T15:28:52.247-05:00Terrifying. I'll look forward to seeing you ba...Terrifying. I'll look forward to seeing you back for the conclusion, Rebecca.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32317415613999169942021-10-22T15:28:06.014-05:002021-10-22T15:28:06.014-05:00Thanks, Natalie... try to make it back for the con...Thanks, Natalie... try to make it back for the conclusion in a few days!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.com