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Reviewer: zanthinegirl Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/25/2005 - 01:27 am Title: Chapter Ten (Revised) - Cowboys Dance With The Farmers' Daughters

I read this chapter the first time you posted it; really like the changes. You do a great job getting into Spike's head; and paint a very vivid picture of Katie. And I get a good idea of just what kind of hotel she's planning to open in plattsville!

Author's Response: Thanks and I'm glad you like the changes. Thanks for commenting

Reviewer: Cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/02/2005 - 06:54 pm Title: Chapter Nine - The Soft Word Your Cruel Lips Will Never Say

Loved the chapter! Hehe Spike fell for Buffy - very hard :) Loved his insights. Looking forward to find out what Buffy thinks.

Author's Response: Thanks, I appreicate it!

Reviewer: 1880girl Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/02/2005 - 10:51 am Title: Chapter Nine - The Soft Word Your Cruel Lips Will Never Say

Excellent chapter, I love that it was all about Spike's feelings about the lifestyle, his soul and about Buffy.

Author's Response: Thank you, very much!

Reviewer: ~*~Tasha~*~ Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/02/2005 - 07:41 am Title: Chapter Nine - The Soft Word Your Cruel Lips Will Never Say

Got a chuckle out of the ending lines of the chapter. It is so irnoic. Love it. Look forward to the next update.

Author's Response: Ys, Irony thy name is Spike. Glad to see you're still enjoying the story -- I hope I can keep it that. Thanks for commenting!

Reviewer: Mariana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/02/2005 - 02:51 am Title: Chapter Nine - The Soft Word Your Cruel Lips Will Never Say

didn't know spike was so insightful...lol ;) though i think nothing has change...he just has more time to ponder upon things...anyhow..can't wait for buffy's pov!! great story!! awesome chapter!! i'm amazed that you don't have more reviews given the quality of your work ;) anyhow..thanx so much!! hope you update soon ;)

Author's Response: Yup, I think given a chance our favorite vamp can be quite self-aware.... at least for short periods of time before his libido gets in the way LOL Thanks for the comments -- yes, reviews are very nice and I appreciate each and every one :)

Reviewer: Niamh Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/02/2005 - 02:18 am Title: Chapter Nine - The Soft Word Your Cruel Lips Will Never Say

Oh . . . just. . really wonderful internal monologue here. . . reallly. I'm really enjoying this story. Please, keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Thanks -- I'm always worried about these type of self-reflective areas of a story.

Reviewer: 1880girl Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/29/2005 - 06:33 am Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

Can't wait for part 2, great chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks~!!

Reviewer: Mariana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/27/2005 - 02:01 am Title: Chapter Eight - An' Souls That Cry For Water

looooove this story!! thanx so much for the update and for doing it so soon!! hope it's a new habit ;) j/k...love the friendship/UST they're building...sooo love your spike!! thanx!! hope you update soon ;)

Author's Response: I appreciate your comments... right now I'm aiming at two chapters a week (which is about all I can handle workwise), but thanks for the push, that always helps!

Reviewer: Pipergirl Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/27/2005 - 12:43 am Title: Chapter Eight - An' Souls That Cry For Water

Wonderful update. I always feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I see something new from you :) Please, keep 'em coming (yes, in more ways than one)...

Author's Response: Wow, what a wonderful compliment! And yes, I will keep them coming.... but you might have to wait just a bit for "that" LOL

Reviewer: Cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/26/2005 - 08:49 pm Title: Chapter Eight - An' Souls That Cry For Water

Buffy's getting to relax and I'm getting tired. Long day. Thanks for the quick update! Loved it. And Buffy is sooo jealous *smile* Now I'm waiting for the next part..

Author's Response: Yeah, Jealous Buffy is not a pretty sight LOL Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment... it means a lot!

Reviewer: ChrissieLinnit Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/26/2005 - 01:31 pm Title: Chapter Eight - An' Souls That Cry For Water

I like the way you're building this slow and steady... scene setting done, some key characters introduced, and now the 'newlyweds' start to get to know each other too. I have a feeling I'm going to like Seth, but keep a wary eye on Katie... haven't spotted potential male posturing yet. Hope whoever it is is someone 'new' rather than a relocated version of Angel/Xander/Giles. I quite like it when an author introduces new character to play with our dynamic duo. Looking forward to next chappie. *smiles*

Author's Response: Slow and steady is the plan. Hopefully not too slow, however... but I do want to pull out the suspense a bit. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Reviewer: Tasha Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/26/2005 - 01:05 pm Title: Chapter Eight - An' Souls That Cry For Water

{claps} Yeah! Another update. More please ... more. Love this time period piece with them still being themselves (well their personalities and when they get back Spike is a vamp again) {Smiles} Look forward to the next update.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for sticking with this fic... being sa new writer to Buffy, I was a bit worried. But you all have been fantastic!

Reviewer: Megan Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 10:22 pm Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

Yay! An update. I love how authentic this seems, and the little pieces that both suit and clash with Spike and Buffy. Many very nice small touches. Youar e writing one hell of a fic.

Author's Response: Wow, thanks! I too like the small touches that authors can add to stories, so I try to make sure to focus on those in my writing. Glad you think I've acheived that!

Reviewer: Cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 09:03 pm Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

Lol - poor Buffy. Yeah, it's totally different to the time she knew. But the two aren't so bad - considering all circumstances. But it's a lot hard work for them. But so far they managed it. TNX for the update :)

Author's Response: You're welcome and thanks for sticking with me :)

Reviewer: ~*~Tasha~*~ Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 06:57 pm Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

I do enjoy this story. I love this time period, and I can picture the landscape and everything in my minds eye of where they might be traveling. I hope you are able to update again soon.

Author's Response: I'm glad you can picture the setting so clearly...as a writer I like not only wrestling with the characters, but also their environment. I'm happy to see it's working for you!

Reviewer: 1880girl Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 05:15 pm Title: Chapter Two - Seldom is Heard a Discouraging Word

Great story really super. Keep it up.

Author's Response: Thanks. I appreciate your taking the time to comment,

Reviewer: Mariana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 04:57 pm Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

how cute can they be!!! loved it!! i just...loved it!! wonderful chapter!! i was missing this story so bad!! please update soon!! thanx!!

Author's Response: Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Updating as fast I can, promise.

Reviewer: Niamh Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/25/2005 - 03:48 pm Title: Chapter Seven - Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

Haven't reviewed before now, because I'm a craptastic reviewer, for which I apologieze. I'm very much enjoying this story and I am interested to see how you take each of them through this interesting journey, because its always about the journey. Anyway, those moments of kindness between them are wonderfully written and very much in character, so I can't wait to see how much further you go. Keep up the really great work and please, keep writing.

Author's Response: Thanks so much -- and for someone who is a self-professed "craptastic" reviewer, that was a really nice review :) I'm so glad you're enjoying it and glad you finding special moments within the story to cherish. As a writer, that just really makes me feel wonderful!

Reviewer: lilkat Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/08/2005 - 03:16 pm Title: Chapter Four - Don't Squat With Your Spurs On

no super strength to be had between them...verrry interesting. I like it. Thanx!

Author's Response: Nope, not a super strength between them. Glad you find it interesting -- I thought the premise might be fun and it's turning out to be a real hoot to write. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

Reviewer: Mariana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/02/2005 - 01:44 am Title: Chapter Six - Horses Dream of Pastures Wide and Free

looooove this story!! so much!!!! i'm dying to no what happens next!!! and soooo loooove your spike ...he's a mix between s2 and 4...my fav seasons...please please update soon!!! thanx!!

Author's Response: Thanks so much -- I love writing Spike because I get to get my snark on without actually offending anyone I know LOL Thanks for commenting!

Reviewer: Cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/30/2005 - 08:15 pm Title: Chapter Six - Horses Dream of Pastures Wide and Free

:)) So they have more to play the newlyweds now ... and I think Buffy will love it - even if she won't tell it *smile* Love the chapter - hopefully their old shaman will be helpful.

Author's Response: Yeah, they have to suffer through a bit more huggy kissy moments. Poor them!

Reviewer: Shippy Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/30/2005 - 11:23 am Title: Chapter Six - Horses Dream of Pastures Wide and Free

This is a fantastic story. More please.

Author's Response: Thanks, and thanks for taking the time to comment. For me, it's like getting a pay check :)

Reviewer: megan_peta Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/30/2005 - 06:00 am Title: Chapter 1 - Go West Young Man

I'll say she'll remember when there is an actual kiss. I loved that bit, her thinking that he kissed her when she was only rememebring when he last had. Ic an feel the promise of secrets and little moments of beauty. I can't wait for more...as for the westerns, nahh, didn't like them, don't think I've ever watched a John Wayne flick, but reading about it is totally different. And anyway *whispers, I loved Little House on the Prairie*

Author's Response: Moments of beautfy -- wow, thats nice and I hope to be able to given them to you. Just give me a few more chapters :) As for LHotP -- well, yes, only with time travel, martial arts, vampires, and slayers....okay, so maybe not so LHotP, but I could have her scream out "Oh, Pa!" in a moment of passiond? Nahhhhh Thanks so much for the comments - I always love hearing from other writers :)

Reviewer: ~*~Tasha~*~ Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/30/2005 - 04:01 am Title: Chapter Six - Horses Dream of Pastures Wide and Free

{chuckles and smirks} LIked this chapter. Look forward to the next one. I enjoy the western flavor. I wonder how long it will take before they can corner the Medicine Man for some answers.

Author's Response: That is the question. Lots can happen on the trail ... danger could be around the next turn. Thanks for hanging in there and continuing to comment.

Reviewer: bloodshedbaby Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/30/2005 - 03:17 am Title: Chapter Six - Horses Dream of Pastures Wide and Free

oooh! The plot thickens! LOVE THIS STORY!!

Author's Response: Wait, it gets even thicker...heh! Mind outta the gutter.

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