tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post4672304806012498839..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: WHO'S FLOATING IN THE CHICAGO RIVER?Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-24787720518660030192013-05-29T01:08:53.472-05:002013-05-29T01:08:53.472-05:00I cannot wait to read all of this someday! It just...I cannot wait to read all of this someday! It just draws you in. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76307341306158937322013-05-28T21:12:48.328-05:002013-05-28T21:12:48.328-05:00Totally enjoyed this, Michael. This is the first i...Totally enjoyed this, Michael. This is the first installment I've had a chance to read. You've captured the 40s vibe beautifully and I love a good murder mystery and a tortured noir hero. Looking forward to the next installment!<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-67725036733298468282013-05-28T15:00:40.611-05:002013-05-28T15:00:40.611-05:00Your piece reminds me of some of the old black and...Your piece reminds me of some of the old black and white movies I used to watch on AMCmshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37381990898237654872013-05-28T13:31:06.729-05:002013-05-28T13:31:06.729-05:00Seriously LOVE!!!!!! I agree with Nik above me---t...Seriously LOVE!!!!!! I agree with Nik above me---totally transporting. I was there seeing/feeling/smelling everything. It's just one of your gifts, Michael. I love these excerpts---it reminds me of old Hollywood... the time period I swear I should've been born in! It brings on nostalgia when I read your work. LOVE IT. <br /><br />And beautiful post, Michael! We indeed are so very blessed. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23929293772836566512013-05-28T11:54:05.364-05:002013-05-28T11:54:05.364-05:00Wow I felt as though I'd been transported to a...Wow I felt as though I'd been transported to another place. I loved your description and your dialogue. They were so powerful they were all that was needed to work out where the characters were.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905199660808216700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48353113729141987632013-05-28T09:38:15.956-05:002013-05-28T09:38:15.956-05:00I think the 1940's are such a romantic time, I...I think the 1940's are such a romantic time, I would love to read more!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-7745737278306572132013-05-28T09:32:16.982-05:002013-05-28T09:32:16.982-05:00Love it. And that's saying something because I...Love it. And that's saying something because I hardly ever enjoy reading when I'm editing. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-7436243718939977022013-05-28T09:05:03.308-05:002013-05-28T09:05:03.308-05:00You capture the era so well! I seriously feel like...You capture the era so well! I seriously feel like I'm watching an old timey movie when I read. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-26836655758565376802013-05-28T06:05:06.306-05:002013-05-28T06:05:06.306-05:00A great excerpt and I reiterate other comments mad...A great excerpt and I reiterate other comments made - great writing, atmospheric and you've pulled us all in to the era with effortless ease. We all want more.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-44209748222062805282013-05-28T06:01:49.701-05:002013-05-28T06:01:49.701-05:00Loved the excerpt, Michael. Sounds like a dark tal...Loved the excerpt, Michael. Sounds like a dark tale of romance?<br />Also, congrats on the "You Rock" award!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-62746393134347765762013-05-28T04:05:48.859-05:002013-05-28T04:05:48.859-05:00I'm proud to be British - but grateful to thos...I'm proud to be British - but grateful to those of all nations who work to keep people safe. I know a lot of Americans come into that category.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61014798903679457272013-05-28T04:03:20.263-05:002013-05-28T04:03:20.263-05:00The piece is very atmospheric. Great voice too!
An...The piece is very atmospheric. Great voice too!<br />And thanks for the vocab lesson, I learned a new word: 'bupkis'... it's so quaint!<br /><br />Hope you had a great long weekend Michael!<br /><br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89511985228640378522013-05-28T03:29:35.149-05:002013-05-28T03:29:35.149-05:00Mystery, romance, murder, gangs - what more could ...Mystery, romance, murder, gangs - what more could anyone ask for? Revealing an excerpt that stands alone is no mean feat - well done.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11420990383118438742013-05-28T03:11:53.547-05:002013-05-28T03:11:53.547-05:00Love the theme and tone and of course the descript...Love the theme and tone and of course the description. Cal's an engaging character.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84810076008937716112013-05-28T00:24:57.351-05:002013-05-28T00:24:57.351-05:00Very atmospheric, and the letter prompt is incorpo...Very atmospheric, and the letter prompt is incorporated with casual finesse. The characters are delicious, and the excerpt intriguing. Definitely look forward to reading more.<br /><br />Thanks too for your comments on my blog, much appreciated.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-78002916788884278122013-05-27T22:32:48.556-05:002013-05-27T22:32:48.556-05:00Loved the voice Michael! Felt like I was right in ...Loved the voice Michael! Felt like I was right in a 30's gangster flick, you nailed the speech.<br /><br />I also love a good mystery, so am very intrigued to see how this pans out :)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-85565419723384175752013-05-27T22:30:41.991-05:002013-05-27T22:30:41.991-05:00Michael, your mix of words and the somewhat sleazy...Michael, your mix of words and the somewhat sleazy characters hooked e right in. Felt like I was watching an old B&W Gregory Peck movie. Real nice!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment as well on my story. I really appreciate it :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-1430996092226397452013-05-27T22:14:02.139-05:002013-05-27T22:14:02.139-05:00Hi, Visiting from Under the Tiki Hut. And in two ...Hi, Visiting from Under the Tiki Hut. And in two minds about it. It is always good to find another talented writer and blogger BUT I read too much already. I don't need anymore temptation. Really I don't.<br />This is a fascinating except - and my weak-willed self wants to know more...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52347345346652511372013-05-27T20:43:27.233-05:002013-05-27T20:43:27.233-05:00Michael, sounds like movie dialog to me. Great!
H...Michael, sounds like movie dialog to me. Great!<br /><br />Happy Memorial Day!<br />Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90625010670886209402013-05-27T18:25:38.991-05:002013-05-27T18:25:38.991-05:00Michael, your description and sensory imagery ALWA...Michael, your description and sensory imagery ALWAYS, ALWAYS sparkles! But what I noticed, as well, with this excerpt is how you seem to absolutely nail the dialogue! I know I've read another excerpt from this WIP and loved it. Just like then, I felt like I was right there--in the 1940s! Love it, Michael!Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88773714035717264952013-05-27T17:36:54.384-05:002013-05-27T17:36:54.384-05:00Michael, this is wonderful. I'm already hooked...Michael, this is wonderful. I'm already hooked. It's very gripping, dark, romantic, thrilling...Can't wait for more.<br /><br />On another note, thank you so much for your kind words at my blog. I'm truly honored to be in such fine company with Alex's other award recipients too. It's also great to be back in blogland.<br /><br />I hope you had a great weekend.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-50294596021751728882013-05-27T15:57:17.658-05:002013-05-27T15:57:17.658-05:00Monday May 27th, 2013
Hi Michael,
Thank you so m...Monday May 27th, 2013<br /><br />Hi Michael,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words about my letter-post. You are such a dear. <br /><br />I've just come back from a violin recital - Elisabet and Erik played their violins at their end-of-term-concert. I'm so proud of them even if they only played <i>'Twinkle, twinkle, Little Star'</i>! <br /><br />I am sooo busy! 'Got to get up early tomorrow morning. I'm still in the middle of student-teaching, but it's going well. Then I have a paper to write about it.<br /><br />Nice to read an excerpt from the Film Noir novella again. Great dialogue! Your characters walk right off the page and into my room! Love the the dirty hanky and the beaded bag! The crumpled letter is a clever way of adhering to the challenge, but wasn't it already in the original story? It fits well, in any case.<br /><br />Your texts and enthusiasm are an inspiration. When I have no idea what to write, I think about you and your stories and this usually gives me a starting point.<br /><br />::The cats are waving their paws at you, Michael. And they're smiling!!::<br /><br />Take care,<br />Anna<br /><br />For the benefit of other readers:<br /><br /><a href="http://annas-adornments.blogspot.se/2013/05/romantic-friday-writers-challenge-for.html" rel="nofollow">Anna's REW challenge 'Letters'</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69853154976091928112013-05-27T15:04:41.683-05:002013-05-27T15:04:41.683-05:00Great job of incorporating letters in your story, ...Great job of incorporating letters in your story, Michael. AT&T kept me from participating on this challenge -- first time ever. Hate that.<br /><br />Have a great Memorial Day!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-15189655266101451902013-05-27T12:40:51.935-05:002013-05-27T12:40:51.935-05:00I can read a love excerpt any day...but why oh why...I can read a love excerpt any day...but why oh why did you stop sending ME love letters??? Durst thou knowst I didst not-ith loathest thee? Well? Durst thee? ;) thanks "pip"!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-45644881092228152172013-05-27T12:08:26.219-05:002013-05-27T12:08:26.219-05:00Very nicely done. I like the hard-boiled dialog an...Very nicely done. I like the hard-boiled dialog and the descriptions. It really pulls you into the piece and holds you there. Interesting characters.Scheherazadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906467791904395295noreply@blogger.com