I love the gus and tricky stories,especially the puppy love between Brian and tricky, please keep the humor of the new couple the beast and Brian.

Author's Response:

Hello, my friend! Thank you for reading and for your comments; I'm very happy that you're enjoying the 'Tales of Tricky.'  I do enjoy writing about Brian and his 'biggest fan' - ha!  I'm working on the next chapter of this and have not forgotten it.:)  As soon as  I update "Stallion" again I should be able to post the next part of this.  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me your thoughts; I really appreciate that.:)  *Hugs*  ~Kim

Greetings, and congratulations on turning out another winner!  I really enjoyed this (love me some Predec Gus!) and the entire 'fire' scene was a work of art.  It was particularly well-crafted, even above your usual high-level skills. 

I think I held my breath from the moment Gus decided to visit the studio. From that point, to Tricky wandering the sleeping house and waking up Brian, Justin protecting Gus from the cold then sending him to safety . . . keen and wonderful anticipation! 

The Justin and Gus moments were pure gold.  Having raised a child not born to me, I well remember the euphoria of being gifted with an official 'parental' title.

I also appreciate how you've proven Tricky to be just a dog -- bug, a little dumb, and sweet -- instead of a near-human prodigy pet. (Tricky, are you trying to tell me Justin and Gus fell down a well?  Go rescue them, boy!)  He's the kind of dog many of us have shared  time with and can relate to.

I enjoyed every minute, and hope to read more in this Tricky universe.

Thanks for sharing -- we're lucky to have you. Hope your 2012 is served up with a side order of Amazing!  :-)

Author's Response:

Hi, my friend!  What lovely comments; thank you so much!  I adore the thoughtful feedback.:)  Just like Fin and Tony in "The Wedding Present" universe, I've become quite fond of Tricky.  And yes, I, too, can relate to a lot of what he does because I have also had a lot of experience with funloving, curious dogs in my lifetime.  They have brought a lot of pleasure to my world.:) 

Thank you, too, for the congratulations; I never know when those will pop up, but they continue to make me both very happy as well as humbled that others think I'm worthy of them.:)

I DO plan on Tricky returning; in fact, I'm toying with him and Gus making a return very soon (perhaps Easter?).  I'll have to see how I can fit them in somewhere soon at any rate.

Thank you again for all the wonderful feedback; I hope you will continue to read and enjoy my stories for a long time to come!:) *Hugs* ~Kimberly

BB called, He is at the hospital doing some paperwork to get caught up and told me to name my truck LUCKY DEVIL and never mind what the other names are.  HA HA!  He did say candy, road hog, viper and red beast had been added.  What a riot-can't believe these busy people have nothing else to do.  I probable should tool over there myself to see this list.  I guess there are some drawings on the list as well.  fun fun fun.  luv 2 u

Author's Response:

That is too funny!  Okay, tell Brian that I LIKE his name the best, although maybe it should be RED Devil like the vacuum cleaner....!  Maybe you wouldn't want that, though, because then everyone would go around saying your truck sucks - ha!  He has my vote - I think lucky devil describes you well after you had that close brush with severe injury, although maybe it should be Red Phoenix then because you rose from the ashes like the mythical bird....

In any case,maybe you SHOULD go over there with the truck to provide inspiration so everyone can see the baby in person - let me know what the winner winds up with!  I still vote for an Armour-All car care kit, Rain-X wiper fluid, or a gas card.:) 

P.S. I wonder if all my readers think we're both nuts - ha!  Say hi to all the crazy people you work with!:)  They're MY kind of people...! *Hugs*

 

Update!  Got a call from my petition poster with names.  Seems there are alot of people that have signed it.  Well here goes-for your perusal I was told to say.  Have to get all these big words (PERUSAL) right. Ha.  Names are: RED DRAGON,SCARLET,AMBER??,BABE!, FLAME, RUBY, CRIMSON GAL, RED WARRIOR, kind of like that one, TORCH, BUBBA AND LUSTY?  What do you think so far.  Feed back will be appreciated.  luv 2 u

Author's Response:

LOL!  I am having so much fun with this!  What a hoot!  "Bubba and Lusty?"  That sounds like a cheesy sort of soap opera to me - ha!  And I won't even ask why someone would want to name your truck "Lusty?"  Is there something I should know?  LOL!  Not sure about Amber - that sounds more like someone who is goldish-yellow in color.  Although after that last accident, maybe you SHOULD be proceeding with caution, so that might not be all that inappropriate - ha! 

This reminds me of how people name their boats - I always get a kick out of reading some of their names.  I can't believe you have so many possibiliies already!  I'll have to stew on this one.  Mmmm....I kind of like "Red Warrior," too - sounds masterful and dominating like the size of your new baby:)   But then again, I think maybe something with the word "Medley" in it - get it?  "Med" and "Lee?"  Ha!

Ack!  I feel like someone at Christmas trying to decide which present to open!  Scarlet is good, too; Babe reminds me too much of the talking pig....Crimson Gal is good, too - see, it IS a SHE - ha!  Told you!

Of course you can always just go with "Big Red" like the gum or "Flaming Star" in honor of my Elvis story!  Or just "Safe-T," although that sounds like the name of a rap star!  Okay - I don't think I'm the one to decide on such a momentous name such as this.  How long is this contest going to run?  I'm know I'm enjoying it so don't hurry it along TOO much!  Let me know what you decide or I might not be able to sleep at night - ha!  And now I am going back to the Elvis story - I have to decide on a song title for that chapter, too!  So much pressure - LOL!  *Hugs*  Good Luck!

Kimberly

 

Just thought you might like to know you started a fire storm here at the hospital.  Seems some person who shall remain nameless for the moment read your answer to my review about a name for my truck.  Now---there is a petition up for a name and sex for it.  I guess amongst all the pain, suffering and angst here they need a little levity.  I will keep you posted as to name and sex they come up with.  Of course I will have the final say so they better come up with something I want.  You are somethin.HA HA!!  LUV 2 U

Author's Response:

ROFL!  Now I wonder who THAT was?  I LOVE it!  Now if it's male truck and since it's red, how about "Great Balls of Fire?"  There's no reason why he or she should only have one name - ha!  And it IS red.  In fact, maybe we should go with something classy befitting the color such as "Titian?"  I still like Loretta for some reason (I have NO idea why!).  Just don't name it "Christine!"  (No offense, BTW, to any Lorettas or Christines out there....we all know what happened in the Stephen King movie, though, with THAT Christine!). 

P.S.  Will you be issuing birth announcements?  Maybe you could take a picture of the 'newborn,' too and put it on the front of the announcement with a title that says, "I've got some WHEELY exciting news!")  Okay, better stop before I get WHEELY out of hand - ha!  You're going to divert me now from writing more of my stories at this rate!  I will be waiting anxiously to see what name you and your 'nameless' campaign manager eventually come up with!  Are you going to give out an Armour All gift pack as a prize for the best name?  Ack!  Stop me - I'm out of control here - LOL! 

(Deep breath....).  Okay, I'm back under control now.  Thanks for letting me know - I'll have something to look forward to now during all the dreary, gray weather we've been having. This is almost as exciting as the thought of going to see Randy again next month in his next play!  Let me know!  *hugs*  ~Kimberly

I soooooo looooove Tricky ! Tricky can stay! Hope to see him soon again! 

See you soon (139 days LOL)

Author's Response:

Hi, my friend!  I'm glad you like Tricky!  And yes, I hope those 139 days go by VERY quickly!  Can't wait!  I saw, BTW, the online interview you did with the Observer where they are publicizing the convention  - how exciting and what great publicity for you and the event - congratulations!  I've already bought my QAF tee shirt - ha!  Thanks for the kind words, my friend.  139 days and counting!!  *Hugs*

So cute and sexy! I have loved reading this story and am sad to see it end. I think I would have been perfectly happy if you had decided to just keep going, lol! I'm looking forward to reading more of your works, if I haven't already read them. Great job!

Author's Response:

Hi, Stephanie, my friend!  You're so good about always reviewing; that you very much for that.:)  I'm so glad you liked it!  I do intend to let Tricky return at some point; I think even Brian's beginning to like him now!:)  Thanks again and I do hope you will enjoy some more of my stories.  I've got plenty more new ideas in my head!  *Hugs*  ~Kimberly

I think it is very important that Tricky make more than occasional reappearances I loved this story and I want to go back to it lol

Author's Response:

LOL!  Hi, Chris!  I'm glad you've become fond of Tricky - I'm kind of warming up to him, also, and I think even Brian is now, too.:)  I'm definitely plannng on him returning - maybe fairly soon for a one-shot (?).  Anyway, thank you so much for reading and for the comments, my friend.  *Hugs* ~Kimberly

I really enjoyed this series.  You always manage to take a tale and fill it with a few wists and some angst but end up sweet and wonderful.  Great job as , always.

Author's Response:

Thank you for your lovely comments, Sandy!  I appreciate that so much; I'm glad you enjoyed Tricky's indoctrination into the 'family.':)  I am grateful for your feedback, my friend; thank you again!  Oh, and congrats on your blue ribbon for your QAF exchange story!:)  *Hugs*  Kimberly

Ending so sweet and emotional.  Gus and his papa so sweet shed a few tears.  So sweet.  I love the pictures, funny and precious.  I see Hunka will be next.  Will Parent Trap be after? Really hope so--love that one, can't wait for this long awaited reunion.  So be filled with a lot of angst huh??  Isn't awful we readers are so needy.  Pretty bad when we tell the writer what to write next.  I hope you forgive us. So pushy aren't we???

Author's Response:

Hi, Kym!  I don't mind at all; it's when people DON'T seem interested in my stories that I would get concerned.:)  Yes, I really want to finish up the Elvis story - I think I can do that in one more chapter - and then update "Parent Trap" to at least get the boys initially reunited.  But be warned - something tells me that another horrid cliffhanger could be coming up in the next chapter, too!  I'll try not to, though, but I'll have to see.  I will at least try to get them face to face at least.

Thank you for the wonderful comments on this story.  I DO love to show Gus with both of them together; I think it would have only been natural for Justin and Gus to bond by virtue of their mutual love for Brian.  And I'm glad I could find some appropriate photos to place in the chapter.  I really like to do that when I can.:)  Thanks again for all the support, Kym!  I'll be posting another update to one of my stories very soon.:)  AND I may just throw in a Valentine's Day one-shot, too. (hint, hint...).  *Hugs* ~Kimberly

What a treat to come home and find this chapter after a cluster of a day! You packed in so much wonderfulness starting with the title - Jingle Balls - ha! It was clever and witty all the way through.  Brian's reaction to the shirt - hilarious - 'it was probably one of the gaudiest shirts he had ever seen; that is, if you overlooked Emmett’s typical wardrobe.' I went from laughing over that to sniffling at Justin's gift  “My Papa and Me.”  Geez you had my emotions all over the place! Favorite line - "Why waste time later?" Not to nag or anything but Parent Trap next? I saw your comments to linda but figured I'd beg anyway......

Author's Response:

Hello, my friend! I always look forward to your lovely comments.:)  Thank you for the support; that means so much to me.:)  I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this chapter!  Yes, there was certainly a myriad of emotions in this one, wasn't there?  Well, you know Brian - he always tries to be efficient and save time - ha! 

As far as my next story....I suppose my arm could be twisted to write another part on "Parent Trap."  I did leave it at a horrible spot, didn't I?  But....that being said, I've already started on the next part of "Hunka," because I really want to end up another story and I have a good shot at doing that in the next chapter.  So as much as I hate to say it, I'll probably at least finish that one up before I add another installment of "Parent Trap."  I feel so guilty about the other ones, though!  I DO swear I will update the other stories very soon.  RL is getting in the way recently - aargh! 

Thanks again for all the wonderful feedback!  *Big Hug*  ~Kimberly

That was “a glorious Christmas Day”, indeed.  I loved the image of the trampled backyard after all that fun.  It was so touching when Brian realized “he owed that overzealous, boisterous mountain of fur a tremendous debt of gratitude.”  The dog has certainly grown on him but I still doubt he’ll WANT to wear that hilarious t-shirt! Thank you for a terrific, sweet story.  I had such a good time reading it!  I hope we can visit them again!

Author's Response:

Aww...thank you, my friend!  Or should I say woof!!  That really IS a tee-shirt, BTW - how perfect was that???  Ha!  I tend to agree with you - small doses of Tricky might work with Brian, but full-time?  I seriously doubt it!  I'm so glad you enjoyed the story.:)  I will definitely entertain the idea of Tricky and Gus visiting again in the future; I'm actually toying with a Valentine's Day appearance, at least briefly, but I'll have to wait and see if I can work that out.  Hard to believe it's only about 3 weeks away!  Thanks again for all the support and comments; I am very grateful.:)~Kimberly

Wonderful ending to a great story.  Thank you for letting me take this ride with you.  Parent trap next??  Cute pictures by the way.

Author's Response:

Hi, Linda!  Thank you for reading and for your thoughts; I'm so glad you liked it!  That is an actual shirt saying, BTW; I just couldn't resist getting that for Brian because it fit so well - ha!:) 

As for the next story in the rotation, I feel awful that I'm neglecting my other stories.  I certainly haven't forgotten them, and I'll be updating them all soon - promise!  But first I think I'd like to finish up "Hunka" just because I think I can complete it in the next chapter and wrap it up altogether.  Then because of the horrid cliffhanger in "Parent Trap," I'll probably go there next, and then back to my regular rotation  - aargh!  If I can finish the first one, though, I'll only have 3 WIPs to update which should speed things up greatly. 

Thank you again for all the support!  I am very appreciative.  *Hugs*

Kimberly