Comments on: A Ring of Stars: Miranda’s Dream

By: Johanan Rakkav

Johanan Rakkav — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:56:51 +0000

In his original story line, Jason Ward made clear that Melanie had a latent Gift of Prophecy, but that her sisters (especially Martha) never listened to her insights. Alas, he pulled that story line just as it was taking off, and I’ve not been able to persuade him to put it back up again.

By: Trish Sheehan

Trish Sheehan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:49:20 +0000

Hello John
One of my favorite authors to be sure. I know I commented twice already. But as you recall, I started with this chapter without having read Realmwalker. I am finished with Realmwalker and now starting here. I appreciated and relished the words of this chapter with even more heart and soul having a previous knowledge of Chris Alan and his past, that brought him to this place. I truly can appreciate Miranda having a gift of “dreams” of a sight. And yet waking to find her life was forever changed by that dream. I have a better understanding of certain events now from all the previous chapters. I can relate to Martha as being the “in your face” personality I once was. I can feel the timidness of Melanie and her emotional vulnerability. And I know the gift of “vision” Melanie demonstrates here. I am uncertain as to whether this is new to her or something dormant that was “awakened” with the arrival of Chris Alan. His resurrected persona is even more magnified in all the gifts of the spirit. His patient gentle nature. His knowledge and balance in who and what he is, the power he has without haughtiness. His desire to seek peace and shine as a light of good is powerful. His sensual gentleman way of winning over potential female foes is heart melting. And yet for all his natural outer beauty, he aspires to bring out the inner beauty that grows within and shines outwardly. I love how he set a good tone without being a bully or boisterous. He exudes a commanding energy that wasn’t provoking. And Martha got made an example of because her nature called for it. I love how Chris Alan touched the hearts and minds of those he interacted with and fulfilled the purpose for which he was brought to this place. I love feeling like I can live in this realm for the time I am drinking in its words and imagery. I am excited for Miranda and can’t wait to read the next chapters. I can relate to Miranda as though she is me. I love that about your stories…..I am there too.

By: Trish Sheehan

Trish Sheehan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:23:39 +0000

I finally started where I ought to have, at the beginning. I also found site to Dark Realm which I will read next to compliment what is already a good start to what I feel will be an exciting journey. Miranda, I feel kind of sad for in this part. Being in the middle either literally or emotionally or both. I find a kinship of sorts to her dilemma. She has everything materially around her that she could need, and yet she feels alone. Her busy mind I understand as I was told the same thing about my own. I think it was said “highly stimulated.” I feel like she is the glue between Martha and Melanie. She is the Yin and Yang so to speak. She seems to feel it her place in life to bring any dark into the light and carry the weight of the world she is in. Miranda and I have much in common just from what I wrote. I enjoyed this and felt a cosmic kinship to her so it made me feel like I was a part of this story. I love when writers can draw me in. As I don’t get drawn in easily. I am looking forward to sharing space and time with these characters. I feel she tries to make the peace and be the balance. I enjoyed it.

By: Trish Sheehan

Trish Sheehan — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:22:43 +0000

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read and feel the real beauty in this passage. It has such grace, style, free flowing and bright detail. Chris Alan is a gentleman from a lost world of gentlemen. It is refreshing. It is not the typical “love story” that the world would create. This is real beauty. And the message of that is crystal clear. The relationship between him and Miranda……is natural, pure and is as gently refreshing as the pure taste of water from a mountain stream. And his knowledge of who he is and what he could be, shows restraint in a good way. It made my heart patter.Chris Alan has an illuminous light. The heart of the words and characters cast a glow into the room. It is like Shakespear in Cosmic form. I loved it. Thank you.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:25:14 +0000

ok john this was great.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:10:01 +0000

I will add it as part of the time line.

By: Johanan Rakkav

Johanan Rakkav — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:29:34 +0000

My writing not only pays attention to detail, but it’s extremely context-driven. That’s why I have a Glossary in addition to my stories, and it will help you to look up unfamiliar terms there. Unfortunately I don’t have your talent in the graphic arts so that I can draw things from scratch.

By: Leafygreens08

Leafygreens08 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:14:06 +0000

You are an inspiration to me. You know your worlds(s) so very well and your attention to detail is incredible. I have to read this slowly as there are many terms I am unfamiliar with. This is the only problem I see in your writing: It’s hard to start reading it in the middle. I thought this short story would help, but it doesn’t. Nonetheless, I am truly impressed with your writing and hope to keep learning more about your characters and their lives.