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Recent Reviews for Nancy S. Mure

Papa in the Sky (Book) - 7/20/2006 10:29:55 PM
The book sounds intriguing..Children need to know about death. Its part of life...........M

The Pizza Man and The Parrots (Short Story) - 6/15/2009 6:37:50 PM
Cool write! With a last name of Domino, I had to read your story about the Parrots & The Pizzaman. Well done! John Michael Domino

The Caterpillar That Wouldn't Change (Short Story) - 6/19/2008 9:53:20 PM
very beautiful and sweet story

Un-identical Twins (Short Story) - 5/21/2008 11:25:15 AM
I like your style of writing. I assume this is an excerpt from a longer story?

Un-identical Twins (Short Story) - 10/26/2007 11:08:15 PM
This is a neat story. I have twin girls too, and they sound the same. One of mine is a genetic engineer while the other is a fashion designer. I think they did it on purpose. I like your ending, but I’m a Saki fan.

The Neon Lizard (Short Story) - 12/28/2005 8:09:22 PM
A sad but charming story... Nice humorous read! Keep writing. Roger and Birgit

The Pizza Man and The Parrots (Short Story) - 8/10/2005 8:46:11 AM
cute write; well done! :)

Irregular Joe (Short Story) - 8/8/2005 5:57:41 PM
Very cute story with a good message. I'm an "Average Joe!" Hey, there should've been a piano playing "Billy JOEL" in your story! Okay, that was pretty dumb! :-) I recently joined this site, so, if you have time, please stop by my site, and leave a review or two. Do you do anything special to get the word out about your books? I've done some booksignings, but I'm always trying to get advice. I'm on to review another of your stories. --Thanks, Joseph "Joe" Fleckenstein :-) (PS: I'm also Josecito in Spanish -- which means "Joey.")

Massimo's Meatballs (Short Story) - 10/12/2004 11:52:15 PM
I like what you've got here. You have tallent and it shows. The humor is well developed, the style's engaging. The writer's voice put me deep into the character's POV, all good things, but I din't feel as if the story was quite done. There seemed to be an element missing in the wrap-up. There was a good build-up with the mess in the kitchen--but no reaction from Mom. Massimo destroyed the kitchen, and got his meatballs, his pay-off. The humor died at that point. Maybe, you should have him volunteer to cook dinner for Mom, to reward her for a hard day grocery shopping. Mom could take one look at the kitchen and tell him he's done quite enough--but suggwest that that he could always do the dishes. Massimo then could impose on Carmine to handle that chore. Massimo could tell his friend, "Hey, I fixed the meatballs you were wolfing down. You should do something to help me out." This type ending would play off the fact that Carmine was instrumental in the project that Massimo takes credit for. Just a thought. Best of luck with this.

Massimo's Meatballs (Short Story) - 3/29/2004 6:38:36 AM
How you doin'? Great story, thanks for the hunger pains!

Massimo's Meatballs (Short Story) - 3/27/2004 11:18:42 AM
delightful story! enjoyed~ (((HUGS))) and love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

Papa in the Sky (Short Story) - 2/24/2004 4:05:05 PM
precious, heartwarming story, nancy; so enjoyed this! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Papa in the Sky (Short Story) - 2/22/2004 11:29:23 PM
Nancy, An excellent story, it brought back memories of my own grandfather, who died when I was eight and my grandmother who died this past Novemember... God Bless ~Michelle~

Un-identical Twins (Short Story) - 2/22/2004 11:20:09 PM
Excellent story... God Bless ~Michelle~

Un-identical Twins (Short Story) - 2/22/2004 3:32:23 PM
(((nancy))) as a un-identical twin, i had to read this...and am i glad i did i always wished we dressed alike more, i'm taller and heavier than my twin, rather close in appearance otherwise, and i always got (still do, in fact), "your daughter looks just like you" GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR karen (my twin) thinks it's hysterical i am older than her--by ELEVEN FREAKIN MINUTES LOL do i look THAT much older???? *thanks a lot* thanks for the memory jogs in this wonderfully written story i, for one (except for the above) enjoy being a twin--my twin is my biggest supporter and best friend...although there ARE times...LOL (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Un-identical Twins (Short Story) - 2/22/2004 1:22:10 PM
as a twin (fraternal, but we look enough alike!) in real life, i can relate to this; there are times where karla and i wanna' KILL each other! (NOT really; karla and i ARE very close; but we do have our moments!) Good story; enjoyed! (((HUGS))) and much love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 11/9/2009 2:49:01 AM
Well written, Nancy

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 10:16:21 PM
Oh my goodness! Every smoker needs to read this! Great description of life in the environment of nicotine. Blessings...Frances

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 6/7/2009 2:40:06 AM
This insidious pestilence can only be eradicated by starting at the source. Go to any suburban mall; you will find children, twelve years and older, smoking. All have deluded themselves into thinking it makes them look older. They don't wish to "be like Mike", they wish to be like their parents. Regards ... Reginald V. Johnson

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 5/29/2009 5:20:53 AM
Oh what a tragic story. You have captured so many emotions in this one. Indeed, smoking is a terrible addiction, and unfortunately some don't quit until its too late. Great job Nancy! Anna

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 5/8/2009 6:10:20 AM
I'm so glad I ran across this poem this morning. My wife and I both stopped smoking nearly thirty years ago. Our son was seven at the time. We had taken him to an allergist, and the doctor said, "This little guy doesn't feel well; you both really need to stop smoking." I'm so glad we listened to his physician. In 2005, my brother died from lung cancer. He was a smoker but had quit several years prior to his death. Still, smoking eventually had its way with him, and he died a most horrible death. It was heartbreaking to watch as the nurses suctioned him twice the night he died. I was sixty-one at the time, but still I sobbed silently and held his hand throughout this heartbreaking scene. It was the most difficult thing I ever had to do. But God saw me through it, and I'm glad I was able to be there for him. Thank you for this wonderful write. May it continue to be a blessing to others, just as it already has. Sincerely, David Lee Thompson

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 11/16/2008 9:36:21 AM
If kicking addictions were easy...no one would have them. This message is loud and I for one got the message. Thanks, CarolHawks

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 10/31/2008 9:22:14 AM
As so many have said... this is just powerful! I hope that there are many who will be touched by the message and change their lives because of it. Thankfully, I have never smoked, nor has my husband, nor our parents or theirs before them...I am SO grateful for that!!! What a horrid addiction it is... Cryssa

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 8/16/2008 12:48:00 PM
You have God given talent and a heart of GOLD. my first wife died of cancer at 37. It took 20 yrs. to write her story that I have on my website. Success Always, John Michael

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 6/18/2008 3:36:45 PM
My husband Tom, another smoking casualty says right on his death certificate, death due to smoking. He was a schizophrenic person and could not kick the habit, smoked over 3 packs of cigarettes a day, developed emphysema, lung disease heart disease, COPD IT IS CALLED, DIED AT AGE 58 SO YOUNG AND IN HIS PRIME OF LIFE. i AM SO MAD AT HIM, He actually killed himself per se. It was a horrible time his last 6 months, could not breathe well and pains in his legs. But he did not complain one bit. He took it well and died peacefully too. Now he is at rest and no more cigarettes needed.

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 11:43:05 AM
E x c e l l e n t. But for the grace, there went I !! So many of my generation lost the battle. Smoking was considered glamorous! All the Stars smoked, and many athletes. Nearly killed me to quit, but I would not be sitting here writing this if I hadn't licked the habit. Same goes for my husband. I feel a lot of guilt re second-hand smoke [an unheard concept until relatively recently], but there's nothing to be done about that. Thank you for writing this. You have done a wonderful job. Maybe it will convince someone to stop smoking before it is too late. I am so sorry that your loved one didn't make it. Bless you!! <3 Phyllis <3

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 1/27/2008 9:50:30 PM
I love this poem, Nancy. People with families talk of love and yet miss the chances of love because of addictions and their reluctance to change. Thanks for writing out your sorrow over this missed part of life. C.

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 12/28/2007 5:38:19 AM
Great poem-I lost both of my parents to smoking-Mother to Cancer in'96 and my Father in June/07 of Prostate Cancer-No I don't smoke and I am Cancer free

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 7/24/2007 9:15:40 AM
Heart wrenching poem. You spelled it out correctly. Such a loss. great write. Liz

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 7/20/2007 7:53:47 AM
So often people don't realize what they, in harming themselves, are doing to those who love them. Thank you for this expression of the loss.

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 6/26/2007 1:26:20 PM
Thanks for sharing this, it should be posted on billboards everywhere. God Bless You and Your Loved Ones Officer Bill Heffner xxxooo

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 4/28/2007 1:38:55 PM
Wow....how touching!! It is amazing how cigarettes become an addiction that one cannot let go of until it's too late. What a powerful message! Great words! Smiles, Dorothy

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 3/9/2007 2:42:38 PM
Hi! Nancy, A very beautiful poem. Very heartfelt and poignant. Best of luck with your writing! Please feel free to visit my site at www.freewebs.com/kendoo or here in the 'den'.

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 2/26/2007 3:50:37 PM
Addiction touches so many more people than the addict realizes......I thank God I was given a 2nd chance. Thanks for sharing Nancy...... Bill

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 10/21/2006 3:21:16 PM
How sad, but it happens to so many. I've never smoked but see the effect is has on people. That power; or addiction that takes over them to such a degree. A powerful well written poem. Keep writing. *hugs* Holly

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 12/31/2005 9:56:42 PM
Powerful - powerful - powerful! Did I mention ---this was powerful? Wow!!

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 10/14/2005 12:47:48 PM
Strong statement with sadness overwhelming what is so true. As a smoker for 35 years and a non smoker for the past four years I know it is not easy but can be done. Felix

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 8/8/2005 5:59:22 PM
Wow, the last line really got to me. That was some great work. --Joe

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 7/12/2005 3:46:18 AM
My eyes misted reading this poem. It is very powerful

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 4/25/2005 11:44:34 AM
What a poem, what a hug, what a smoke. You have stayed away from poetry. What is the matter? Emeka

The Hugs I Missed (Poetry) - 4/25/2005 3:20:46 AM
"I hugged you and you didn't smell like smoke anymore."These words watered my eyes! After all I am also a papa! I read the poem many times as if my daughter is before me! Thank you my child!