[Report This]Date: 25 Dec 2016 13:12 Title: A Christmas Visit
This made me smile. I have an Enterprise-themed version of this poem awaiting approval. I loved reading yours - you handled it deftly.
Merry Christmas!
Author's Response: Oh, thank you! I first wrote it when I was 14 and the show was in its first run on TV. Then recently I took it out and made some improvements. I look forward to reading yours. :)
Date: 07 Dec 2015 06:04 Title: The Kiss
This was sweet and fun! I enjoyed poor Spock's innocence about his "allergic reaction," and his out-of-character acting on his sexual feelings. It's always fun to see Spock pushed a little. Thank you for a good read!
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading the story and taking time to comment. I agree, it is fun to see Spock pushed beyond his rigid Vulcan barriers. I will relay your words to my co-author, Carol Johnson.
Date: 23 Apr 2015 23:02 Title: The Kiss
Aw, it's a little bit of nuTrek, mixed with TOS.
Author's Response:
Yes, a bit of a nuTrek slant. What did TOS Spock think of Uhura? They worked in close proximity and he was always quick to assist her. And as time went on, he discovered that her voice did blend well with his lyrette.
This story was very much a joint effort with Carol Johnson, and we both thank you for your remark.
[Report This]Date: 21 Feb 2015 18:12 Title: Logic Alone
Ah, so, we share a passion! I always wanted to know how Spock became the person he was. Yesteryear, the animated episode was a revelation, and a delight, but all stories that feature him as a young boy become a great draw. He does suffer doesn't he? But maybe that gives him an inner strength for his life aboard the Enterprise.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the read! Yes, Spock is most always conflicted in one manner or another. You might also want to check out stories by li'l black dog, at least a couple of which are tales of Spock's childhood and very well written.
Date: 13 Oct 2014 20:46 Title: Down Time
I've read this previously, but it just showed itself again on my FB feed. A little reminiscent of Charles and me playing, him "claiming" it was the rule that I must jump his man lol. Excellent character dialogue, as usual.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the read! Yes, that story definitely grew out of my near-daily competitions with the above-named Charles E. Checkermaster. According to my research, the must-jump rule is valid. Very different from chess. You can bet that Spock later researched that.
Date: 06 Aug 2014 20:55 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
LMAO! Spiders for the win!
Author's Response:
Glad you enjoyed that little arachnid romp. I sure had fun writing it.
Date: 30 Jul 2014 23:09 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
And so we come full circle, nicely done. And long last the spider shall return where it came from after getting a nice little tour of a starship and scaring the crap out of half the senior crew.
Cute little story. Great job.
Author's Response:
Yes, and now I can only wonder what plans Spock has for the spider this time. Or will Lauren finally find the courage to squash it on her own?
Thanks for taking the time to read it and leave comments!
Date: 30 Jul 2014 23:04 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
Separating the boys an girls? That's population control! Doctor McCoy, you are a monster.
How exactly did this spider make any babies anyway? Is there another spider roaming around on the ship or did mommy spider black widow it's mate?
Author's Response:
Yes, McCoy is definitely a heartless fiend.
It would seem that there is another spider roaming about somewhere, which our inebriated arachnid found after falling down the laundry chute.
Date: 26 Jul 2014 22:30 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
Great Scott (pun intended), now there is a drunk spider on the loose. As if this couldn't get any worse.
Author's Response:
Oh, yes. One never knows what sort of mischief an inebriated arachnid can get into. Read on and you will find out.
Date: 25 Jul 2014 14:35 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
Starfleet ships have a housekeeping department? I guess the Klingons were right after all. The Federation truly wallows in luxury.
Sounds like that spider is going to cause all kinds of havoc. Now that it has gone after the captain, I think an armed response by security is in order. Phasers on stun, of course.
Author's Response:
Sure, Starfleet puts a high value on cleanliness. Those ships are spic and span.
Captain Kirk may yet consider the use of phasers, perhaps even on Sulu if he finds out about that little spider factory.
Thanks for the comments!
Date: 24 Jul 2014 21:05 Title: Trouble on Deck Five
Good thing Vulcans don't feel embarrassment as any human may have felt a certain reluctance to share this little tale of spiders and underpants.
Author's Response:
Oh, Vulcans feel embarrassment, alright, even if they don't like to admit it. As you may recall, Spock felt his face warming in Kirk's quarters...and with good reason. I'm willing to bet that he didn't share this misadventure with anyone. Maybe Lauren just couldn't resist.... Perhaps a bit later when their marriage wrecked on the rocks of pon farr, she put the story out there for revenge. After all, she's only human.
Thanks for remarks!
Date: 10 Jul 2014 06:53 Title: Innocent Bystander
Response to your response --- Maybe he will look like Harrison Ford!
Author's Response:
Hey, yeah...I could maybe go for that...
Date: 09 Jul 2014 21:43 Title: Innocent Bystander
You killed Leonard Nimoy?! And Spock is standing there commenting on it? Inconcieveable! How the hell can Spock even exist if you kill Leonard Nimoy?!
Author's Response:
I have no idea where this story came from, other than the fact that I was reading a bio of Leonard Nimoy. Quite a twist, huh? Well, let's see. Consider that in the future these people actually do exist aboard a starship Enterprise. How prophetic that Roddenberry created a TV show about them. But uh-oh, it looks as if Gene had to hire an actor other than Nimoy. Does that mean that in the future Spock will look different? Maybe like one of the Darrins on Bewitched? Or Dennis the Menace's dad? Ouch. Please, no.....
Date: 26 May 2014 04:23 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Ah, with those two, some things never change...
Author's Response:
Yes, it does seem so, but of course they really love one another. McCoy came up with this living arrangement so Spock would not be stuck in the Security section of Starfleet Medical Center and (in his own words) "turned into a freaking sideshow". And Spock never protested the arrangement.
Thanks for the comment!
Date: 26 May 2014 04:06 Title: 500 Words Or Less
That summed up the being known as Spock in a nutshell. I'm sure his human half was pushing for the answer 'love' - love of his family and friends, for his vessel and crewmates, for being able to address his insatiable curiosity thanks to his hosen profession. Too bad it will take too many more years for him to realize his human half is not the curse he always thought it was, but a blessing in disguise.
Author's Response:
Thanks so much! Oh yes, it was that very love that was creating his "painful" inner conflict.
Date: 26 May 2014 03:48 Title: Down Time
LOL! I would've expected Spock to consult the data base on the rules, since it seems Kirk was doing such a bad job explaining them. But I sure hope Spock wins - otherwise he'll have to play McCoy next, and that's sure to be even more of a disaster. ;-)
Author's Response:
Thanks, I'm glad it gave you a laugh! Spock would certainly have consulted the data base, but Kirk sprang the game on him with no warning. I hope McCoy gets his own win out of Spock, cause by tomorrow the Vulcan will be beating them severely.
Date: 25 May 2014 20:06 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Interesting take on the McCoy/Spock relationship.
I do like your take on Spock and his extended family.
Congratulations upon caking part in the TToT 2014 ficlet challenge.
Author's Response:
Thanks so much! Although it was McCoy's idea for them to live together while Spock was under medical treatment, it had to have been difficult at times.
It was fun finding inspiration for these little stories. I wrote this one the same morning that my husband walked into the kitchen and said--yet again--"Do you know you have a pot here boiling away like crazy?" And I explained for the umpteenth time, "Yes, I'm cooking pasta and etc, etc..."
Date: 25 May 2014 16:45 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Mmmmm, pork chops.
Funny look at perhaps the most awkward roommate pairing you could have cooked up.
Author's Response:
Yes, that's for sure! McCoy volunteered for this, but there must be times when he has second thoughts. Thanks for the comments!
Date: 25 May 2014 02:32 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Haha!! This is kind of how I would picture Sheldon and Wolowitz from The Big Bang Theory if they were living together..
Author's Response:
Thanks for the comment! I had another reviewer compare them to The Odd Couple. Glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 24 May 2014 23:13 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Is he being a doctor or vengeful. Possibly with McCoy its a bit of both. Very interesting scene. It's been fascinating in these ficlets to explore your take on the canon characters, in particular Spock. So thank you greatly for these ficlets.
Author's Response:
A bit of both, for sure. At this point Spock would really benefit from eating meat, but he is struggling to ignore his body's demands. That, of course, annoys the hell out of McCoy. They are two very stubborn men living in the same house.
Thanks for the comments!
Date: 24 May 2014 22:29 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Poor Spock. McCoy shouldn't tease him like that, but such is their relationship. Nice end to this series of ficlets. Well done.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much! Those two really do love one another, but it's hard for them to show it.
Date: 24 May 2014 21:35 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Bones is one of my favorite characters, and you did a wonderful job writing for him.
Author's Response:
Thanks, Mick! I love McCoy, too. He's such an irascible, complex guy with a tender heart beneath it all.
Date: 24 May 2014 21:16 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Nice way to end this M C. You wrapped up everything nicely, and I could see MCcoy doing what he did.
Thanks for sharing this with us. :)
Author's Response:
Thanks for the kind comments! Sometimes McCoy just can't stop himself...
Date: 24 May 2014 20:17 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
Definitely the wicked side of McCoy and very nicely done. Poor Spock but then it seemed right somehow.
Author's Response:
Yes, Spock makes a convenient target, doesn't he? But as a meat-lover I greatly sympathize with his craving. If he hadn't left the kitchen, he might have snatched those chops right out of the pan. Donaris like their meat rare.
Date: 24 May 2014 19:52 Title: Cooking Up A Storm
... and now I've got the Odd Couple theme in my head ....
Author's Response:
That's a good one! Thanks for checking it out.