Summer Skies and Ocean Eyes - Comments

glad to hear some news :) still very disappointed it's not on the interweb. Been following you since the first draft of this story, and have loved it ever since. perhaps you'll publish it one day :) if not i would love to read your writings on the interwebs and likely even more in paperback or hard cover :) much love <3

Hey everyone. I've gotten a couple questions about where the rest of the story is, and here's a quick answer: Put NEW draft of SS&OE on Inkpop. Like. Inkpop merged with Figment. No like. Kept old draft on Mibba for copyright claim purposes against people copying the story, putting it on another website, and calling it their own. SS&OE in its new entirety is gone from the interweb. Will be querying it out this summer for practice. The end.

Sorry. But if you liked the story enough to be disappointed? I loves you. I loves you terribly, and would like it very much to give you an internet hug. Who knows? It may be published some day. Probably not, but I'm continuously writing new things, so we'll see what happens. Maybe eventually someday you'll be able to read my stuff without your eyes going crossed from staring at a computer screen for hours. Want to stay updated and connected? Follow me on le Twitter: MaggieTheDork

Again. To reiterate. I loves you.

-Maggie

If you ask someone how they are doing back you ask, "Y tú?" like, and you? Sorry about the "spam" of comments

If you ask someone how they are doing back you ask, "Y tú?" like, and you? Sorry about the "spam" of comments

If you ask someone how they are doing back you ask, "Y tú?" like, and you? Sorry about the "spam" of comments

Oh and you don't say, "Como estas hoy?" you usually ask: "Como estas?" :)

Oh and you don't say, "Como estas hoy?" you usually ask: "Como estas?" :)

On chapter 15, instead of saying "Yo soy bueno" it's supposed to say, "Yo estoy bien" or "Estoy bien. "Yo soy bueno" is like saying, "I taste good." I'm Spanish haha, I love your story, though.

OH! And the copyright issue has been resolved, after some major, relentless spamming done by yours truly. Those poor wattpad moderators...Oh well. :)

HERRO! So just really quick, as of 09.15.11, SS&OE is posted in its ENTIRETY on inkpop. Go to my profile for ze link, please. I could really use some more critiques for it, since the ranking system is based on both number of picks AND critiques. So thanks, everyone. Did I mention how cute you look today?

Again. Since I've last commented, thank you to the lovelies (I'm looking at YOU) for commenting. It really means a lot to me. I know I sat that all the time, but it's hard for me to put into words just how much I really appreciate it that you guys like what I do. So thanks. Again. And I'll probably be back later to thank you some more.

Honestly, this is the third time I'm reading SS&OE; twice on Quizilla and I'm going over it again now. Yet, somehow, this story hasn't had me disappointed or bored for even a minute.

Its probably Tommy's character that keeps drawing me back. He's strong, yet vulnerable; highly complex and somewhat disturbing. Even then, he has an element of reality; flashes of a actual person.

And then, Poot! Wow, what can I even say about his characterization? He's the ideal best friend, supportive yet not very probing. I love how he gracefully backs out when it comes to Calico. If I'd been in the story, I'd have given him a bone crushing hug for that. =D

Calico. To begin with, I absolutely LOVE the story behind her name. Its original, thoughtful and kind of perfect. Her need to constantly reach out to Tommy and figure out how to help him is something I can relate to; but its also frustrating to see Tommy not respond. That is exactly what keeps me hooked.

Other than that, all your other characters are pretty good. Actually, they're really good. Except, Kendall can do with a little more polishing though. She seems a tad bit surreal at times. Or that's just probably my perspective.

Coming to the plot, I enjoy how your story isn't centered around just Tommy and Calico's problems. It revolves around Calico and all her other issues as well, beginning with her relationship with her to-be siblings and Jon. The gradual transition from total awkwardness to sibling bickering is cute, to say the least. You have your storyline right where you want it.

Just work on the few typos you have here and there, and this book will be all ready to get published. But when it does, be sure to ship out a copy to India. =D Great going, can't wait for the rest to be out. Good luck. Someday, I hope to write at least half as good as you are. =)

I do have an account on inkpop, but I don't remember my pass, I promise as soon as I have the time, I will reopen my account and do what you asked from us in your note. :D

Sorry for the plagiarism problems you are having, people suck what can I say? :/

I MISSED THIS STORY SO MUCH ASDFGHJKLASDFGHJKLASDFGHJKL D:
this was a wonderful chapter!
I really do wonder where Tommy is, though!
It's actually making me really nervous, hah(:
ANYWAYS.
please update soon, I really can't wait to read more!

"Then, accompanied by the sound of wind and waves, I turned my back on the ocean and made my way back home."
My favorite quote from the latest chapter. I'm sad to see this story go on here but I've already gone and made an InkPop account.

HEYY! So I'm not sure how many people actually come back to check the comment section...*crickets*...Ahem. BUT! I'm about to post another chapter on Mibba. I've actually moved to inkpop, a site where I could possibly get a HarperCollins review if my story is in the top five at the end of some upcoming month. If you'd like to check it out, the link to ME is on my profile page.

And really, really, I just want to thank everyone for being so absolutely wonderful and cheering my story on. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

Thanks!

-Maggie

wow this story is amazing. remember reading it on quizilla ages ago. just wondering is chapter 21 the end ? just a bit confused if its finished or not. anyways this is such a greeeeeeeeat read :)

So, I've only read the first chapter, but by my best friend's recommendations, I do love it. She was right. You're fantastic. You're so descriptive in a way that makes me think of the few times I've actually been to Naples. I seriously wish my writing was as amazing as yours. I love love this story already, especially the small aspect of insomnia. All in all, I'm excited to have time to sit down and read all of it.

<3

I really love this story, and hope that you can get it published. All the characters are beautifully developed and the opposite of all these two dimensional, completely flat ones in most other novels. <3

I love your story! I read the first draft a while ago, and it's definitely improved. It's strange reading it now, though, because just recently I learned more about my dad's past and he had a life kinda similar to Tommy.
His mom was an alcoholic and his dad used to hurt him. But he just waited it out until he was eighteen- the whole situation was extremely complicated. And your story really gets that. So thanks for writing the truth about it, in such a good way too.

Was that last chapter you posted...was that the end of the story?? or have you just not got round to updating in a while? it has been driving me INSANE not knowigng!!! i apologize now for any mispelled words and puncuationn airs, i cant see my words as i type them until i hit sne dbecause my computer is a dumb troll anywaysss so if you could let me know that would be great :) cuz that could either be the end or the beginning of something new ther way the last chaptewr ended :) love your story and your writing :)