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Reviewer: Artistand Signed Date: 2009.03.02 - 12:27AM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Archtypically Spenserian.
Author's Response: Thank you for reading. This story has always been one of my favorites. Eric
Reviewer: AlbusSeverus Signed Date: 2008.02.29 - 12:18PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
very good story! I admit I made blind predictions when I saw the title that I would get a "1+2+2+1" joke and multiple endings. But I love the Pink Panther and Dorothy refrences.
Author's Response: This story is also a favorite of mine. I tried to have a bit of everything in it; humor, adventure, suspense, mystery, good sandwiches. I especially had fun with the interview format. I have toyed with Harry or Ginny telling a story themself, but I haven't come up with just the right situation other than this. It was very gratifying that so many people caught the refernces to outside characters such as Dorothy. I was also surprised that so many people aren't familiar with the game Clue. Once again, I really appreciate your reading. Eric B.
Reviewer: Masters Signed Date: 2006.11.13 - 06:29AM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
LOL!ROTFLOL!
Man, U R D BEST!
I was going to congratulate you on writing a superbly hilarious piece of fiction when I read "A working title". That got me started, & now that I've read more stuff from u, I've got to give it to u man.
U rock!
Author's Response: Rolling on the floor? Hmm...we could wrap you in masking tape and have you pick up all that Boarhound hair down there. Seriously (me...never) I'm really glad that you liked both stories. I try to do stuff that if fun to write, but the whole purpose is for everyone to have at least as much fun reading it. Thanks for reading, and taking the time to review. Eric B.
Reviewer: mordred Signed Date: 2006.10.10 - 10:23PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
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Reviewer: Miri Signed Date: 2006.07.08 - 12:10PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Well Spenser,"you've done it again". Come up with another funny, pun ( or is that metaphor...hmm..maybe in-joke ) ridden story. From the "Dragnet disclaimer" to Scooby Doo to the Shakespeare ending, a wonderfully twisted concoction.Very adroit way to get Spenser into a story taking place before his arrival at Hogwarts by having him do interviews of those who were ther months after the fact.
(Note to self...in future, do not eat or drink anything while reading one of Spenser's stories...it's not healthy for my computer monitor.)
Author's Response: That is why I recommend a plastic keyboard cover. I had to give Spenser a few paragraphs, just to explain how the sixth-year story could be written, but I kept it to a minimum. Thank you for reading, and good luck getting the pumpkin juice out of your computer. Eric B.
Reviewer: Torak Signed Date: 2006.07.05 - 10:05PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Two words:
Comic.
Bloody.
Genius.
All right, so there were a bunch of americanisms (engineer, spelling bees, "lightening", gotten and so on), but who really cares? The writing was superlative as always, the in-jokes were marvellously sneaky (I particularly liked the Oz ref), and I think you'll have to make sure that Kitty gets a few more stories.
Great stuff.
Author's Response: No set of reviews for anyone's stories are complete without your contribution. I thought that I got "lightning" correct after Popular Plumbing...sigh! I introduced Spenser to explain my Americanisms, and I really appreciated your being one of the first to catch that device. This was a fun story to write, but my test audience insisted upon that final apology. Thank you again! Eric.
Reviewer: Kiss Magdalena Signed Date: 2006.07.04 - 03:12PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
If the reference to Clue in the title was not enough to set off parody alarms, I suppose the scooby doo remark should have made it crystal clear. However, I still managed to overlook the possiblity of the murderer actually being a parody, too.
I love your sense of humor. It makes your character, Spenser really come to life. I hope you continue to write excellent stories with him.
Such a wonderful idea for composition. I am awed and green with envy. Best of luck with the challenge.
Author's Response: Actually, Spenser wasn't in this story except to listen and then write the others' accounts...okay and then to embellish them a bit. I am very flattered by your compliments, and thank you very much for reading and reviewing. Eric B.
Reviewer: Jim McGuffin Signed Date: 2006.07.03 - 02:18AM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Judged for competition.
And so, you've written yet another wonderful story featuring your character Spenser. It's good how you set up the clues and even used the bonus lines cleverly, especially "that's not evidence -- that's my lunch" and then have the lunch be the evidence after all. LOL!
And of course, you came up with a very interesting killer! I never would have expected her to appear in this challenge. It's also funny how you parody mysteries like Dragnet, the Pink Panther, and even Scooby Doo.
As usual, your fic is a very hilarious story. I wish you luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: Actually, Spenser is barely mentioned in this story since it is a sixth-year tale, and he doesn't arrive until the following August. He is merely interviewing those involved, and then writing it. I was going to have some fun with a Hercule Perot spoof in it as well, but Clouseau already does that, and he was far easier to mimic. I was also considering Professor McGonagall in the Miss Marple role, but the "no adult" provision would have limited her involvement. This was a challenge to write at first, until I fell back to my humor genre (despite there being no catagory for it this time). Again, apologies to Miss Christie who is spinning in her grave. Thanks for reading. Eric.
Reviewer: jacsmompat Signed Date: 2006.06.26 - 08:14PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
excellent story. good luck in the challenge/
Author's Response: Thank you. Eric B.
Reviewer: Athea Signed Date: 2006.06.26 - 05:55PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
That was too funny! The disclaimer was a riot! (Normally that wouldn't be much of a complement, would it?) I loved how the thought of the challenge drove [revealed killer's name hidden] to murder! After struggling with this challenge though, I can identify. Great job! Thanks for the laughs!
Author's Response: Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. That disclaimer was almost an afterthought. I can't tell you how much of a challenge the Challenge was this time. I cannot blame [revealed killer's name hidden] either for killing him. Good luck with your entry, and thanks. Eric B.
Reviewer: lucky_black_cat Signed Date: 2006.06.26 - 07:44AM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
*rolls over the floor laughing* Oh my, Eric, how can you do this to me? My sides are going to hurt for ages after laughing so hard. If that Clouseau wannabe wasn't enough to make me laugh my head off, certainly the idea of Shakespeare becoming some kind of Godfather was the perfect coup de grace. Thanks for this wonderful fic and good luck! -Sonia
Author's Response: I knew that my stories were sometimes painful to read, but it seems that I am now putting people in the hospital with aching sides and missing heads. I am glad that you liked the Shakespeare line...and that was in the final apology. Thank you very much for reading. Eric.
Reviewer: aprilmoon92 Signed Date: 2006.06.26 - 01:51AM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
That was great and a real laugh. Loved the way you told the story.
Author's Response: Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. Eric B
Reviewer: lecook4 Signed Date: 2006.06.25 - 10:53PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Good One. I like all the different interviews. Laughingly, it sort of reminded me of Dragnet. :-) I know that is rather a leap, but just the sperate interview style was reminiscent of it. Showing my age here.
Author's Response: The disclaimer was definitely "Dragnet", and I apologize to my British readers who do not know who Joe Friday/Jack Webb is. The story was a challenge since I did not introduce the character Spenser until after this was supposed to have occurred. Thank you for reading! Eric B.
Reviewer: ginny__potter Anonymous Date: 2006.06.25 - 10:06PM Title: Colonel Mustard In The Conservatory With The Candlestick?
Hey, pretty good story; interesting writing style as well, rock on!
Author's Response: Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. Eric B.
