dwilken posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 1:22pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

That .... was excellent! Still can't believe you managed to get that much fanfiction put together considering baby #2 is just about here.

The last scene with the head games against Fleur was superb. And of course I'm one of those "folks" already clamoring for another update. Hope your personal life goes so well that you'll have no trouble getting the next installment to us within a month.

Managed to download the "Reality Bites" drabblecast, BTW. Bizarre story. Entertaining. Worth the listening to, but I wish it had been in written form. Still, congrats on the sale.

-Doug

JBern replied:

Hopefully, I can keep it up, but no guarantees.   I'll probably post Reality Bites somewhere in written form eventually.   Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for all the reviews.~Jim

drewz05 posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 1:12pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

I LOVE IT!!!

JBern replied:

Thanks!~Jim

Musings of Apathy posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 1:00pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

Excellent. I am very surprised that no champions met their end. The fighting and assassination attempt completely surprised me. Reusing the names of your hitwizards from Bungle had me confused for another second, but it was all sorted in the end. Well done.

Thank you for writing.

Mike (MoA)

JBern replied:

Glad I can keep you on your toes and guessing what I'll do next.   I hope I can continue to impress you.~Jim

vandallas posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:56pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

MOOOOOAAARRR!!!1!!

nuff said

JBern replied:

Eventually!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg Johnson posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:55pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

Great Chapter!! I loved how Fawkes actually burned his eyebrows off. That was excellent. :-)
Can't wait for the next chapter.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   I like writing Fawkes and he/she/it's unusual quirks.~Jim

Matthew Sands posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:43pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

Clamor clamor clamor.

Or if you'd prefer a musical theme:

Here we go a'clamoring on the review screen
Pestering the author until he shouts something obscene

Love and joy come to you, and to you who update too,
may JBern bless you and bring you an update full of cheer, may he give you an update full of cheer

On a only slightly more serious note, very nice, and very much not what I was expecting.

JBern replied:

Glad I can keep you guessing.   TML 8 in 2 weeks.   Lie 15 in 3-4 weeks.~Jim

Gardengirl posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:42pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

Great chapter, as always! I loved the Trek references, as well as your Bungle cross-references. Nice touches, both. I'm impressed by your rapid updates of both fics - wish I could manage anything like it.

JBern replied:

Thanks!   Glad you liked it.   I'm sure my updates will slow when daughter #2 is born.~Jim

Michael63 posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:30pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

Really enjoyed it!

I'm looking forward to next chapter and your version of the Yule Ball. If Hermione ends up as Viktor's date in this story, after the way Viktor has consistently treated Harry, I would expect there to be some friction between Harry and Hermione.

I'm continuing to enjoy the development of the relationship between Harry and Fleur. Although, since this is marked as a Harry/Fleur story, I hope that they actually do get together for a portion of the story. I'll be disappointed if the end result is that she kisses him goodbye at the end of the story, and that is the sum of their relationship.

JBern replied:

No Hermione/Viktor date.   She has a different beau.   Don't worry about the HJ/Fleur.   I've got a plan...

Thanks for the review.   I hope I continue to impress you.~Jim

Claudia R posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:14pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

LOVE IT!
I absolutely loved how you handled this chapter and the careful way used the aftermath!

Having Kwan and Collins show up was an awesome bonus! They couldn't be interested in working for a certain Grim, would they?

Also Athena Manos grandfather was very cool!
I really like how you are flushing out your characters giving them background that helps the plot along!

I liked that there were no cliffies this time!
and that Fleur was honorable, as was Athena in her own way having a crime lord as doting grandfather had to have spoilt her! Especially as he appears to be so doting, and not fond of Kakarof only going to Krum's rescue! (loveeeeed him, it only made Athena cooler in my book!)

I really enjoyed the character development we got to see here!
Also makes me wonder with whom is Hermione going to the ball, as she knows how much Krum cheats now!

Very awesome, waiting eagerly for the next part as always!

JBern replied:

I try to pace myself using cliff hangers.   They are more effective that way.   Thanks for all the compliments.   TML 8 in 2 weeks.   Lie 15 in 3-4 weeks.~Jim

Robert Peeples posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 12:11pm for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

LOL - that ending was priceless, good play.

JBern replied:

Thanks.~JIm

riegert8 posted a comment on Monday 30th June 2008 11:54am for Sometimes, It's Good to be Me

good chapter

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim