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Recent Reviews for Gwen Dickerson

Sprites (Short Story) - 10/25/2009 6:05:06 PM
that was pretty well written I like sprites to. elves and such, Return of the King is one of my favorite movies beside . Good story.

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 3/30/2009 11:02:13 AM
Dreams can take us many places. Glad you awoke from this one!....M

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 3/30/2009 11:00:30 AM
A very touching story. I have been there also, only I had 5 children. I was lucky and got a job. The pay wasn't that much , but I counted every penny I earned and made sure we had a place to live and food of some kind. Those days were very hard for us and this story brought it all back.......M

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 3/17/2009 8:53:05 AM
phew. Can't can as I've ever had a dream like this one. Well written. You captured me to the very end.

Night Evil (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 8:20:22 AM
Too scary! Well done.

Night Evil (Short Story) - 12/14/2008 5:00:39 PM
wow prety cool. sorta freaky to me. i loved it

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 12/12/2008 4:16:24 PM
Oh, I've been in those shoes, several times, including in San Francisco, where I was broke and hungry yet would not eat out of the garbage cans as other young men and women were doing in 1969. When I finally got a ticket to NYC and went over the bridge I refused to look back at that city, and when I had to go there on business years later I made my stay as short as possible. And that a decent sandwich now costs at least $7 anywhere gripes me even though I am working - the $5 Footlong Special at Subway excepted.

Sprites (Short Story) - 10/7/2008 11:55:25 PM
Enchanting visuals. I like the twist at the end. Sheila

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 7/6/2008 6:36:26 PM
A very nice story with a cool ending! Any truth to this story? Cheers, John Michael

Night Evil (Short Story) - 10/25/2007 4:53:42 AM
Hello Gwen! Great story! "Night Evil" is rich with mood, intensity and frightening imagery. I look forward to another! David

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 10/8/2007 12:33:00 PM
I loved this piece. Your description was immaculate. Weird how dreams can tell a perfect story and when we are awake it is sometimes impossible. Good work, Charles D. O'Connor III

Night Evil (Short Story) - 10/8/2007 12:25:43 PM
I thought this was an extremely great story. Lots of atmosphere and tension but it could have been more if you wrote in present tense. Other than that I would give this 10 stars. Good Job. When You can check out my first new story for a new anthology I am working on. All comments good and bad are welcomed. Take Care, Charles D. O'Connor III

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 7/12/2007 2:46:51 PM
Very very cool! This was an gratifying short story.

Night Evil (Short Story) - 6/27/2007 11:33:57 PM
This story validates that you truly have a discerning mind... I am truly sad to inform you that your talent is in writing horror stories...Engaging story, keep up the good work...ps.i am ure biggest fan

Night Evil (Short Story) - 3/22/2007 7:18:36 PM
I like the concept of this story -- very scary -- but the language seems a bit formal for a horror story.

Life Gave A Party (Short Story) - 3/1/2007 8:56:10 PM
Great job on this. very inventive.

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 2/10/2007 12:33:56 PM
I really enjoyed your journey.

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 10/29/2006 5:25:45 AM
Gwen, I thoroughly enjoyed your story. It's more difficult than most people realize to write a good short story and end it in a satisfying way. Your descriptive skills are excellent. I was right there, standing before the restaurant, smelling the smells and feeling the ache of hunger. What if she had sucumbed to her urge to spend all on one meal? She would have left the restaurant full, but would have missed the job at the small cafe. An example of delayed satisfaction, which is rare in today's society. Also, a lot of writers would have sent her to a charitable organization for help. You are an excellent writer. Keep it up!

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/9/2006 8:36:42 AM
Gwen, Excellent imagery; very well penned! BRAVA! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/9/2006 8:23:14 AM
until another time, in another dream -- or perhaps -- in another life. Truly captivating, Gwen.

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/8/2006 7:32:43 PM
I am inspired by anything inspired by a dream!!!!

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/8/2006 5:12:29 PM
Exceptional dream-vision Ms. Dickerson. It seems to capture the fluctuations and manifestations of an individual life seeking, finding, enjoying, and wrestling with the elements of personal fulfillment. A tremendously enjoyable read. Aberjhani

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/8/2006 1:43:05 PM
Oh I like this....well written Gwen!! Love Tinka

Sea Mother (Short Story) - 9/8/2006 11:12:48 AM
So lovely Gwen..Thank you for this precious write~~ Peace And Love, Dove

A Meal and a Job (Short Story) - 6/29/2006 8:00:17 PM
I was so wrapped up in this story that I was taken by surprise when it ended. You're a very talented writer and have a new devoted fan. Can't wait to read more. Elizabeth :)

Enjoying Art (Article) - 2/11/2009 10:01:08 AM
Well written. Yes t'is true that if anyone could create a symphony with a bit of pigment, linseed oil, brush and canvas, it was Michelangelo. He was a master of all he touched. thank you for this instructional piece. blessings, J'nia

The Loretto Chapel Museum (Article) - 12/9/2007 9:16:25 PM
Gwen, I just happened to see the title of this article and had to read it. I was there in the Loretto Chapel myself just four years ago. My brother got married there and I was able to spend a few quiet moments in there. The smallness of the chapel is misleading of the vastness of its peace, don't you think?

Talking Boar Goats? (Article) - 9/9/2007 3:57:09 PM
goat cheese-25$.....goat milk-15$...talking goats-Priceless

Man Against Everything (Article) - 2/10/2007 5:28:59 PM
The meek will inherit the earth, with the help of God. Nice Write.

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 2/4/2007 5:49:26 PM
Dear Gwen Greetings! I like much of your work that I have read so far and look forward to commenting on your new stuff as I relate to it. 'During this time of mind-boggling scientific advancements and unfolding universal knowledge', will mankind survive long enough to benefit from it all? Will we evolve, reaching our greatest potential ... or will we recklessly cause our species' extinction? Only time will tell.' Breakdown: The above is, I presume, good for humanity Regards, Tom

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/12/2006 5:45:42 AM
Who will win is Satan - Man is deaf, dumb and blind Marguerite

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 10:31:18 PM
Madness, indeed. Where will it all end? Nice rant, Gwen, and a fine article. Elizabeth

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 2:40:18 PM
Like I Said In Beginning: Take Care Of Your Children Our Children 1st_ World (God) Takes Care Of Itself... Doesn't Take Rocket Scientist To Figgure It Out! TRASK

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 1:50:03 PM
Well expressed Gwen!! Love Tinka

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 12:25:21 PM
Good point.

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 11:45:30 AM
Gwen We are now enduring " The End Times " I believe... Peter

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 11:13:38 AM
Well put. A very sad truth. My only hope comes from God. for there shall be a new Heaven and a new Earth. Jesus promised it. One thing for sure, it will not be our doing. We are too destructive. God Bless, Lew

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 10:13:31 AM
True and honest statement on the world today and an attitude of world dominanace that hasn't changed except for the leaders names. Fee

Man Against Everything (Article) - 10/10/2006 7:50:37 AM
A powerful and well timed reflection on the madness in the world Gwen.

Talking Boar Goats? (Article) - 7/2/2006 9:36:37 PM
Quite an intriguing experience, this close encounter between human being and telephathic goats:-) A Tremendously enjoyable read-- Aberjhani

The Loretto Chapel Museum (Article) - 9/24/2005 5:07:36 PM
A huge part of my novel LORAINE LEATHERBOW: THE HOUSE OF SPLEEN is set in New Mexico and I talk about the LORETTO CHAPEL. It was awesome to find out in research which I mention about the stairs in the chapel. Nature provided the carpenter of the "Miraculous Staircase." A mysterious carpenter built the serpentine stairway to the choir loft with no center or side supports. The stairway sparks fascination because the "wood" veneer under the stairs is really painted plaster and the timber of the spiral is unique, given its own name Loretto Spruce by scientists who couldn't match it with a known spruce. It is neat that you have visited. Thanks for this article! Sage

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 8/13/2005 2:24:51 PM
Very captivating and moving! Gwen, you have a natural touch on writing! Keep sharing your gifts! Peace, Manes Pierre

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 6/18/2005 11:59:28 AM
I had to check this one out, because I lived in Santa Fe for three years (this was also my first time out on my own). I don't know if it is the stillness of the desert, the lingering spirits of the natives who once lived there...but something about New Mexico exerted a very uncanny mystical influence upon me, and I was moved to insights very similar to what you've expressed here. I relate to this very strongly. Thank you for sharing it.

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 5/1/2005 1:18:18 PM
I was so 'right there' with you on this! I love New Mexico and feel about nature and the future the same. I love to live there, and not just visit as I often have. This summer I'll be doing an internship at Carlsbad, but I'll be sure to visit other places in this magnificent state as well. Thanks for sharing these sublime reflections! Monette

The Loretto Chapel Museum (Article) - 3/25/2005 4:23:18 AM
nicely done

The Loretto Chapel Museum (Article) - 3/24/2005 9:29:11 AM
Thanks for sharing!! Love Tinka

The Loretto Chapel Museum (Article) - 3/24/2005 4:55:14 AM
BRAVO!!! excellent. the story and it's descriptive writing both "damn good pardner". TX

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 3/10/2005 6:51:55 PM
Gwen, Many of my friends visit Santa Fe. Now I understand why. Next time, I'm going, too. Thanks for the wonderful reflection. Cynthia

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 3/8/2005 2:11:20 PM
A captivating read, Gwen - and New Mexico has always been one of my favorite places to meditate about the world around us, and to soak in nature. But I often sadly realize that far too many of our kind do not honor our mother earth, and that we will eventually, and recklessly cause our own demise.

Santa Fe Energy (Article) - 3/8/2005 11:55:55 AM
Sounds like a wonderful experience.. Anything that gets your creative juices flowing is inspirational and a God send.

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 10/20/2009 4:39:37 AM
May your travels, wherever you go, be happy. k+

Ireland (Poetry) - 9/16/2009 1:30:18 PM
Ireland is the land of my ancestors as well, thanks for sharing such a wonderful image!

Ireland (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:45:38 AM
Good job Gwen. You painted a vivid picture of the Emerald Isle with your words. Anna

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 5/21/2009 3:50:01 AM
Good Morning Gwen & as I envision all your lines coming to life I wanna travel with you! It would be fantastic to do all that your poem expresses! It really would, especially the food sampling! Embraced~ Embrass� Vickie

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 5/16/2009 10:19:14 PM
this one resonates, gwen. traveling is a great teacher. happy trails, cg

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 9:24:47 AM
Or travel to Australia and see the kangaroos, the platypuses, the penguins, and other wild life. Hear the warble of the loon in the distance and the magpie excitingly warbling to wake up the whole neighborhood. Meet the people there and have a vegemite sandwich. There are a lot of things to see and do in Australia, the land down under. Thank you for sharing this wistful poem of your dream to travel before you pass on. This world has a lot of nice places to visit, if only we could get rid of the stupid wars that come up all the time. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/10/2009 6:44:10 PM
Take me along with you....wonderful write my friend...Go for it....BHUWAN!!!

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/9/2009 10:29:54 AM
I hope you wishes come true, Gwen. I have no urge to travel but my ex and my daughters sure do and they do travel. You certainly do express your yearning via your verses here. Love and best wishes, Regis

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/9/2009 4:05:22 AM
Go for it,if ya need company I'M ready ..LOL...stay safe and well..Hugsss...Happy Easter to you ..

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/8/2009 3:02:38 PM
a twenty-first century Magellan -- let it happen -- peace and love --Jon Michael

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/8/2009 6:20:13 AM
If you are able to travel You should go for it It sounds like a beautiful inspiring journey! Beautiful inspirational thoughts!! Wishing You Peace Love and Light and a Happy Easter...Yolie

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/8/2009 2:53:31 AM
Then you should! Travel always inspires me, and there are so many wondrous places to go, and things to see.

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 10:48:22 PM
Okay, I'm game, so when do we begin??? Be always safe, Karen

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 4:37:16 PM
Gwen, A lovely invitation to all to explore the diversity of our world. Thank you for this. John

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 3:37:14 PM
I hope you get to do so Gwen. In the meantime do you watch the travel channel, 54? Especially anthony Bourdain...he's fantastic!Travels all over the globe gets right in with the natives and their lives, food etc. I highly recommend it!;-)...ET

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 9:55:47 AM
I, too, would love to accompany you!

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 7:08:13 AM
Me, too, Gwen, me, too! A wonderful write of dreams, hopefully, they'll be realized soon. Well done! (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Wanna Travel (Poetry) - 4/7/2009 7:02:22 AM
Me thinks thou art an insatiable hedonist. Might I be allowed to join you in your travels? Not to mention revelry?

Whose? (Poetry) - 4/4/2009 11:29:59 AM
There is an inner mystical feeling within Your words I do believe it�s your twin flame Lips upon yours! There is so much beauty in this verse!! Brilliant poetic view of thoughts!!! Wishing you Peace Love and Light�Yolie

Whose? (Poetry) - 4/4/2009 2:10:37 AM
Indeed Gwen..WHOES???? Aaaaaah both of us KNOW whoes essence it is. Yup, that's it Your Twin Flame!! Did you EVER doubt it? naaaaaah.. Delightful write.. am keeping this one.. hugs, Vesna :)

Whose? (Poetry) - 3/30/2009 11:03:29 AM
Beautiful and captivating....M

Life's Beautiful Expressions (Poetry) - 3/22/2009 6:44:46 PM
Wonderful images, Gwen ... all blessings, for sure. Lovely piece! Hugs, Elizabeth

Whose? (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 10:05:25 PM
ahh yes Gwen, I've had this wondrous experience... I let it remain a mystery;-) love the poem! Eileen

Whose? (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 5:37:09 PM
Slam-dunk!! Nothing like a little jewel that has multiple facets. Might call this a cabochon. {Hope I'm spelling it right.) Closer you look, better you like it~! xOx 'Pea' xOx

Whose? (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 4:51:16 AM
Another wonderful write you share Gwen. Thank you. Newfie Hugs, Rose