Comments on: Billy McGee’s Tall Tale

By: David G Shrock

David G Shrock — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:04:47 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a tall tale. Refreshing. Tension builds nice, and character comes across very well. The dopplegangers through me off a little as well. Seemed like a jump, or I just wasn’t expecting it.

By: Eric J. Krause

Eric J. Krause — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:01:48 +0000

Good story. Your mix of action, horror, and humor made for a very entertaining read.

By: KjM

KjM — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:11:39 +0000

The self-deprecating voice in this piece is just, well, “awesome sounding”. This is a good one, Chris. A nice, light touch. Well done.

By: Mark Kerstetter

Mark Kerstetter — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:03:48 +0000

Awesome. And masculine. I don’t believe a word of it, but it sounds good. Why do I feel like a shot of whiskey right now?

By: trev

trev — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:12:13 +0000

This tall tale telling first person pov is great. It builds a strong sense of character without a lot of exposition.

By: Deanna Schrayer

Deanna Schrayer — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:28:48 +0000

Love it Chris! Great voice. Like Linda, I want to hear him again. The weaving of humor and supsense in this is perfect.

By: J. M. Strother

J. M. Strother — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:05:37 +0000

I loved this one, Chris. I liked it from the very start right on through the end. The tension built nicely, and there was just the right amount of humor mixed in. It was an awesome and masculine story.
~jon

By: Elizabeth Ditty

Elizabeth Ditty — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:21:57 +0000

Ha, very nice. Loved the humor in this piece. Great job.

By: Carrie Cleaver

Carrie Cleaver — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:01:47 +0000

Heehee. Damn kids. And I wish my 7-11′s sold vodka and scotch.

By: Shannon Esposito

Shannon Esposito — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:05:15 +0000

Oh, you do humor so well! loved his explanation of being a ritualistic killer, lol. Mixed with the suspense of being chased and then realizing he wasn’t safe after all…killer combination. I was a bit confused by the doppleganger thing, too. Maybe a demon or werewolf would work better? Or turn it into a longer story if you want to keep the doppleganger. Maybe have him thinking about the “rumors of dopplegangers” as he walks through the fog, to introduce the reader to the idea. Anyway, enjoyed it lots!