Date: 09/11/13 10:57 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I've seen the sequel a few times and thought about reading it, but i thought that i should first read this and i just never did, don't know why. But i loved this and now I'm off to read the sequel ;)
Author's Response: Haha, I know how that can happen, glad you gave this a shot in the end. :) And really glad u liked it too. After I wrote this fic, it felt so "obvious" to me. Like I was being too much of a fangirl and reading into their lyrics too heavily. The sequel tho, that took forever to write and get right, IMO. lol. Anyway, cheers!
Date: 02/08/12 02:06 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
how was it? It was good, good, good:D something about your writing style attracts me:)
Author's Response: Aw, Thank you!! I'm very happy you like my stuff. :)
Date: 02/06/12 11:22 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
Wow. See, I've never thought that Tom didn't realize what their lyrics were about and maybe THAT'S why there's no twincest XD I thought that if there was twincest, they hide it 'cause it's illegal, and if there's not, we're all just sick fucks (not in a bad way, since I AM including myself in that...XD)XD But I like that idea, that Tom one day had this epiphany about his brother's lyrics and realized that he wanted it too. I also LOVE Bill's vulnerability in this, because it's really beautiful and sweet and...well, basically the stereo-type Bill that we see in interviews... Selfish but sweet, and mischievous, and extremely dedicated. Well done, and I can't wait to read War & Peace ^-^
Author's Response: YAY!!! I love this review. I know, right?? Like, how can Tom not know in real life? And doesn't it automatically lead to some kind of twincest then? SO I HAD TO WRITE IT. Sometimes I think they're hiding in plain sight. lol. As for Bill in this fic... well, he's a virgin, but he's also pretty devilish. Haha. So glad you decided to read both stories in this series. Thank you. :) rn
PS- Don't worry, I'm as sick as u are. *shhhhh!*
Date: 01/24/12 04:09 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I'm rather amazed at certain parts of this. I said before it's so facinating to read a story that paralells my own?
I find it amazing, this story, because it's so close to how I perceive Bill's feelings for Tom, and the fact that he is a virgin here.
The conflict it brings him, and Tom, is so alive and well described. And how his confession makes Tom hot, and bothered, and proud, and guilty, and feeling so good about himself, still finding it so hard and also wrong. Like I said before I am exploring the very same dynamics myself in my story, certainly in a different manner, but still I'm amazed how alike we see them. And since I prefer that way of seeing Bill and Tom, this story pushes all the right buttons in me. I just love it, and I can't wait to see the update of your sequel.
Author's Response: Thank you sooooooooooo much for this insightful review. That's exactly how I picture them and how I try and portray their relationship in my writing. I think it's a fine line and there are so many dimensions to a relationship like theirs. The way you say that we see the twins in the same way really makes me excited to read your fic! I like to write the things I would like to read. Thank you again. :)
Date: 06/26/11 09:49 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
please excuse me asking about it here, but are you planning to write more for THF? you are really good author and I miss your writing >.
Author's Response: Lol, that's ok. And thank you- that means a lot to me. Yeah, I'm planning to write more, lots more. I'm just a really slow writer. :( I'm actually writing the sequel to this fic for the Big Bang, it's called "War & Peace". I'm at around 13,000 words now and I need to pick up the speed. Thank god the Big Bang came around to kick some sense into me, bcuz I had fiddled with several other attempts at a sequel for Atlas Shrugged but nothing I was proud of. I'm just so slow, but thanks for sticking around. :)
Date: 12/25/10 07:02 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
You convey Tom's shock nicely when eh realises that Bill had been lying to him and yet told the world the truth about his virginity :)
Good job
Would like a second part whenever you feel you're able
*Maria
Author's Response: Thank you Maria! Glad to hear that came across well. :) rnI've actually been trying to work on a 2nd part to this story for a while now. It's about half done but I'm a little stuck and having trouble moving it forward. Watch out for when I do finish it and post it... it'll be called "War and Peace". Just don't hold your breath, it might take a while, lol. :(rnrn
Date: 10/12/10 11:55 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
The banner is so gorgeous and works perfectly with the story! This is such a good one shot! I really like the idea, with Tom realizing things through their songs... I really like you’re writing style, going to check your other stories for sure ! Oh and I agree with Tom, he definitely his the rightful owner of the soulmate title! ;)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Glad someone finally said something about the banner. Personally, I'm in love with this particular banner. hehe. Thanks also for your lovely comments! :) Tom is Bill's soulmate, he just needs to figure out that it means in EVERY way. rnI'm actually in the process of writing a sequal to this story, but since I write very slowly, it'll probably be at least another few weeks before it appears here on THF. :(
Date: 09/11/10 09:11 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
loe it. love the title, love the plot, loveitloveitloveit. amazing.
Author's Response: I don't think anyone has told me "love it" quite so many times. I'm flattered. Thank you so much. :)
Date: 08/30/10 05:09 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
Awww, it's so cute, great story! :)
Author's Response: Thank you! Very glad you think so. :)
Date: 08/29/10 06:59 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
What a fantastic build-up. I seem to love everything you write, it just sucks you in! *faves*
Author's Response: Awwww, thank u so much. I'm glad to have a fan of the things I write, and esp honored by a *fav*. XD Thanks dude!!!
Date: 08/27/10 04:37 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
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This is everything I've been wanting to read lately. Thank you. Going to my favorites!
Author's Response: It makes me very happy to hear that, and I'm so glad I could achieve "Fav" status for you, hehe, that's always a big compliment. Thank you! :)
Date: 08/26/10 03:38 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I've thought about this so many times! You made some really good points here and I'm hoping you're right about it too haha :D
I liked this story a lot! Nice work!
Author's Response: HAHAHA, it boggles the mind *crosses fingers and toes for it to be true* lol..... Thanks for the kind review. I'm so glad you liked it! :)
Date: 08/26/10 02:41 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
Wow, that was really good. I've been waiting for a fic where Tom finally 'hears' Bill's lyrics.
Author's Response: I KNOW, right??!! Like, they're all shouting "TOMI IS MY ONE AND ONLY" lol. Sometimes I wonder if Bill realizes it sounds like that. lol. He would be traumatized (unless him and Tom are getting it on in secret, LOL!)!!
Anyways, I'm glad you liked this. Thank you for reviewing. :)
Date: 08/26/10 01:25 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
THE SECOND PART CAN BE FILLED WITH STEAMY HOT TWINSEX!
whut? Who said that? *I* didn't say that.
OKAY. Maybe I did.
I love this, it's absolutely wonderful and would be totally awesome if you did a second part, I'm sure it would be fantastic. :) cus this one was friggin awesome.
Author's Response: "friggin awesome" are words I LOVE to hear!! AHHHH!! Thank you so much! I'll really try to come up with a 2nd part, I just have no ideas yet. I only figured there should maybe be part#2 after I finished writing this story and was like "huh.. I left that awfully open-ended, didn't I?" lol. Thanks again. :)
Date: 08/26/10 12:21 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I clicked this, then noticed who wrote it. :) Hai Ema :3
Anyways, your story here was lovely. Really beautiful.
I love how you explained Tom's feeling toward those lyrics and how they were so questioning. It was not rushed, but perfect pace and I was really deep into the story. The way you introduced Tom listening to TH's music was a spectacular idea I say. :D
Then when Bill came in the room it all broke down. I really loved that. And how their conversation before Tom questioning Bill's lyrics was pretty realistic, great how you pulled it off.
Those 3 paragraphs of Bill crying about feeling shame, guilt and worry once admitting to Tom was so beautiful. I reread it thrice. Really loved the descriptions and emotion enwrapped into it! Seriously.
When Bill asked for Tom to... 'touch him' [for lack of better wording] and Tom whispered and attempted to I laughed. That was a cute try. xD
Then when Bill admits being a virgin I was like, what a beautiful boy to keep it for your true love. :) Everyone should have that quality. ^_^ And I love how you made it fit in the story, and how we got to get into Tom's head in the reaction to Bill's virginity.
Then it finally ended beautiful with a kiss and some naughty twincest. Such a great story. I really enjoyed it! :)
A part two would be nice. ;)
Lovely fic.
:3
Author's Response: Awwww, CHERRY!!!!! You're so sweet and you spoil me with your in-depth reviews. I'm so happy to get such feedback from you, because it touches on many of the aspects I try to accomplish when writing a story.
I always rag on authors to tell me what's going on inside the characters' heads so I can understand why they're doing stuff, and that's very important to me. Taking the story slow, giving a good pace is something I strive to do in all my stories. Another thing- REALISM is also like MAJOR for me, as I try and put in all the emotions and what I think would be as close to life as possible while still keeping an intrigueing plot, and I'm so glad to hear that it comes across that way.
I tried to not make it seem like the "virgin" disclosure was coming out of thin air-- that's one spot where i'm actually apprehensive about how it sounded to others and I'm glad u think it was a positive outcome.
I love writing from Tom's perspective; for some reason I end up doing that so much more than from Bill's POV... which is strange because I always feel like Bill's character is more defined, lol.
Hahaha, there wasn't too much naughty twincest at the end, but I tried to build some suspense. hehe.
Your review made me smile big-time, thank you darling. :) I'm THINKING about part 2 but I have ZERO good ideas yet. lol. I'll try harder.
Date: 08/26/10 12:09 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
Oh and ditto on the serenity thing. Definitely felt that.
Okay. Bye now. Until you write again.
Author's Response: Haha, thanks again. "Serenity" isn't a feeling I got from my story, but it's nice to hear people think so. :)
Date: 08/26/10 12:07 am Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
Um, this is fucking genius. Just btw.
And the title? Even more so. Especially the analogy. I fucking loved all of it. I dunno, it just seemed to me like the perfect thing. Like as soon as I saw the title I was like OMG MUST READ. I had high expectations. And HOLYMOTHEROFGOD, it fucking lived up to them. Surpassed them, even. Bravo! Encore!
Jesus, I'm such a geek. But it really was fucking amazing. Like, absofuckinglutely the best fucking story I've read. The ones where Bill sings about Tom, at least. Possibly the best one-shot..... Um, ever? No joke. I flipped out while reading it. Just btw. Okay. Now I'm really done. Thank you for writing this!
Author's Response: OMG DUDE!!!! You just put the BIGGEST cheesey smile on my face!! I'm honored that you would say this about my story; especially that you picked up on the awesome title. It actually comes from a book called "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, one of my fav authors, and it's a phrase that has been in the back of my head for years-- it just holds such power and meaning, like it tells a world of consequence in two words; it took me so long till I came up with a story to try and do it justice, and your comment alone makes my work worth it. Many sincere thank-you's for the lovely review.
Date: 08/25/10 10:24 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I truly enjoyed reading this little piece. I'm left with a strange sense of serenity... so thank you :)
Author's Response: Awww, thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Date: 08/25/10 10:20 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
I liked it =]
It was an idea I've read many times over but you've made it refreshing and new, and put a different spin on it. Lot a lot of people can do that.
Author's Response: Did you mean "NOT a lot of people can do that."? lol. Anyways, thank you for the sweet review. It makes me so happy to get a comment like this!! I'm glad it wasn't stuffy, since I do realize this has been written about before.
Date: 08/25/10 10:08 pm Title: ATLAS SHRUGGED
so very cute story! i really like your Tom & Bill! thank you for writing it!
Author's Response: And thank you for reviewing! I'm glad you liked the story. :)