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Recent Reviews for Gloria Gay

First Season (Book) - 3/19/2005 10:40:16 PM
Character makes memorable stories, not mere plot, not punctuation. It’s all about how one enters a situation and how that one reacts; holding one’s chin up or collapsing at the first provocation, fighting to the death or only posturing to fight. And think how much harder all that is to do when one is locked into a high society of no-touch-no-contact courting, tight collars, and devastating personal slights and in-fights. Gloria Gay’s “First Season” has character, and plot as well, because good plot comes from good characters. “First” isn’t perfect, but neither is Steinbeck, in my opinion, yet I find I love FS enough to keep it on my reread list and to add Ms. Gay’s name to my “read more from” list.

Cinderella Doll (Short Story) - 5/1/2008 1:13:09 PM
Beautifully written story. This one hit close to home and my heart, as 8 of my 13 children are adopted. More often than not, it does take time for those feelings to become so deep and intense... but that is in real life, not in stories... Your story did a superb job of detailing those true feelings. Cryssa

Cinderella Doll (Short Story) - 3/28/2008 10:45:28 AM
Oh my...this one brings tears. How often we forget what is important. A lovely story. Michelle

The Silver Cross (Short Story) - 10/15/2007 7:03:33 AM
A great write! Warmed my heart and gave me goose bumps :0)

Forever Young (Short Story) - 6/19/2007 11:43:42 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!

The Silver Cross (Short Story) - 5/4/2007 11:42:39 AM
A wonderful touching story.. I have seen some of my loved ones after they died and they spoke to me. I wrote a story about it on my den.........M

Forever Young (Short Story) - 5/4/2007 11:38:31 AM
The story is intriguing. Great idea!....M

Forever Young (Short Story) - 3/24/2007 5:57:07 PM
Good story, Gloria; well done! :)

Forever Young (Short Story) - 3/18/2007 12:39:05 PM
This is a wonderful and truly origianal write which I am sure could be stretched into a book with very little difficulty, I can almost imagine the movie and the different little twists and turns that could be injected as it went along. The moral issues, social attitudes etc etc. Yes you hit on somehing here Gloria. Fee

The Silver Cross (Short Story) - 11/6/2006 9:44:19 AM
I really liked this story. It held my attention right through. It was a beautiful story and I thank you for sharing it.

The Silver Cross (Short Story) - 10/14/2006 9:09:01 AM
beautiful short story...leaves the reader with a sense of awe...

The Silver Cross (Short Story) - 9/24/2003 7:26:29 PM
Enjoyed this write immensly... Melanie

Sometimes Near Dawn (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 9:08:15 AM
Great description of a disturbing dream. Blessings...Frances

Soul of the Sea (Poetry) - 9/18/2009 2:21:10 PM
Bloody wow' I cant say how much I love this piece of crafted work! I had in mind a simular piece I did myself called 'The river and the wind' it reminds me of this in some ways. thanks for creating it. Steve C

Sand and Sea (Poetry) - 5/10/2009 8:38:33 AM
Very nicely penned. I love the ocean, and your words took me there.

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 5/8/2009 9:28:51 AM
Loved it! I love the ocean;it has always been a source of great inspiration to me. Enjoyed the whispers you have penned here.

The Destinies of Stars (Poetry) - 4/6/2009 7:28:34 AM
Mayhaps each life holds its own form of oblivion? Very nicely put. Bill

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 3/15/2009 4:39:44 AM
VEy well written Gloria. And yes I agree, the sea belongs to itself. I rate this a 10 out of 10, and thank you for sharing. 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

Forbidden Passion (Poetry) - 8/27/2008 3:42:08 PM
I agree that this is a poem that actually says something. These wise words give the young a glimpse of what it feels like to get old. Thank you for sharing. 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

Soul of the Sea (Poetry) - 8/1/2008 9:14:53 AM
This is a lovely work.This is the writer's journey through life. Of course we drifted many times but only to reasses what we have achived. The ending is positive.

Light of a Sinking Sun (Poetry) - 7/28/2008 3:08:39 AM
You write about nature and life's cold realities. I have much the same outlook in my work as you do in yours. Well done.

Forbidden Passion (Poetry) - 7/28/2008 3:04:38 AM
Hi Gloria, A poem that actually says something, unlike so many here. I am of an age to appreciate that "dullness like opium" phrase. Well done. Barry

Wedding Sea Mist (Poetry) - 7/20/2008 12:05:31 PM
Sear life appeals greatly to me. This poem appeals greatly to me. Descriptions abound that amaze me. You put it in perspective for me to be right there along with you. Great**********

Forbidden Passion (Poetry) - 7/19/2008 5:36:47 PM
Beautifully expressed! Passion is such a double edged sword...sometimes it is easy to long for the numbness of nothingness...and yet? All the best this life can offer you, dear lady, Jim

Soul of the Sea (Poetry) - 7/19/2008 5:16:40 PM
This poem makes me drift into the ocean shore. I drift into a liquid state until I can see the seashore no more. Bravo! John Michael

Footprints On The Sand (Poetry) - 7/15/2008 8:02:56 PM
Very haunting and timeless mood you create. The photo enhanced your words- great choice! You have managed to capture in words the thoughts of one who thinks deeply about life and to challenge us all to share our inner musings. I love your poetry. -Zach :) Write on!!

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 7/12/2008 8:39:13 AM
Clear as an unspoiled sea. Moving! Thank you for sharing this, Gloria. For e v e r y t h i n g. xOx 'Pea' xOx

Dreamer (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 10:35:57 AM
Dreaming, can't be sure, maybe there with you in your heart while awake too. Very delightful read.

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 7/8/2008 6:48:47 PM
Oh the sea, as a young child I loved to sit at the edge and let the waves wash over me, now I still love to do that. A big lady sitting at the edge of the sea, I feel it does belong to me and comes to greet me with the waves upon me. Love the ocean and sea gulls and all thus I named my gray cat Seashore. She is 11 years now and me all in all since death of Tom.

Past Perfect (Poetry) - 6/22/2008 9:38:43 AM
The accuracy of your memories is impressive. I like the way you share them with your reader. Axilea

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 6/22/2008 9:33:43 AM
Very beautiful, and I love the idea of the sea whispering "I belong to me". Axilea

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 6/12/2008 1:05:04 PM
The sea is demanding. Placing the senses on full alert. For she will have her way with you. She belongs to no one. She entices with whispers and roars. Languish not in her soft underbelly of shifting sands. An excellent read for me Gloria. Jon Michael Willey

Sand and Sea (Poetry) - 6/11/2008 8:20:03 PM
Wonderful narrative, great poetry. The sea, as we know, is faithful; always there. - gene

Soul of the Sea (Poetry) - 6/11/2008 3:13:47 PM
You bring the sea to life...it breaths the sun's breath...Great read Gloria

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 6/11/2008 3:09:39 PM
The sea applauds you with rapturous waves...Great read Gloria

Wedding Sea Mist (Poetry) - 6/11/2008 11:09:46 AM
Another one for my collection, Gloria. - Gene.

Oh the Sea (Poetry) - 6/11/2008 11:07:48 AM
I can hear it, smell it, and I can see, Gloria, that you and I are sea creatures who love the squish of sand between our toes. Ah, and the cry of gulls. Drop by. - Gene.