tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post3877123255775580436..comments2024-03-05T16:43:58.548+00:00Comments on Thrillers, Killers 'n' Chillers: TK'n'C Editors' Halloween Special: David BarberAuthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033131935968488175noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-45224456188152867652012-10-28T19:25:01.789+00:002012-10-28T19:25:01.789+00:00Thanks, Chris. A comment like that coming from a ...Thanks, Chris. A comment like that coming from a very accomplished horror writer means a lot. Nice one, buddy!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-20641205965353089702012-10-28T19:16:29.920+00:002012-10-28T19:16:29.920+00:00I really, really enjoyed this David. The merging o...I really, really enjoyed this David. The merging of dream and reality was so well done, but the dialogue sold the relationship, which made the story live. Great job!Chris Alliniottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094925215735680849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-25852256367469084742012-10-26T22:10:13.301+01:002012-10-26T22:10:13.301+01:00A pleasure David, barely any editing was required ...A pleasure David, barely any editing was required at all. Your lovely parents might well be biased, but in this case - there's no need!<br /><br />A thrilling, chilling repercussion of fear - loved it.Lily Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861288507716873813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-41830003453296612622012-10-22T21:30:03.958+01:002012-10-22T21:30:03.958+01:00Thanks for the comments, Keith. I'm not too s...Thanks for the comments, Keith. I'm not too sure Sonia made it through the night...*huge grin*<br /><br />Cheers!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-5070163975631964552012-10-22T08:54:26.124+01:002012-10-22T08:54:26.124+01:00Great story David, I guess we've all had dream...Great story David, I guess we've all had dreams within dreams, but not like these one, thank God. I'm wondering If Sonia will be having this dream repeated for eternity.Keith Gingellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769965896311091981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-23103865488120124192012-10-21T16:35:17.594+01:002012-10-21T16:35:17.594+01:00Thanks, Andrew. Good of you to stop by and leave ...Thanks, Andrew. Good of you to stop by and leave a comment. David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-15233829490589342272012-10-21T16:05:24.349+01:002012-10-21T16:05:24.349+01:00Scary stuff.....I agree with the Hammer House Of H...Scary stuff.....I agree with the Hammer House Of Horror comment above....the DVDs are worth tracking doenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953023163686312120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-20415298397840989012012-10-21T14:49:56.340+01:002012-10-21T14:49:56.340+01:00You're welcome, Dana. Thanks for stopping by....You're welcome, Dana. Thanks for stopping by.David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-86120933932680099912012-10-21T14:15:59.363+01:002012-10-21T14:15:59.363+01:00Thanks for the Halloween treat, David. I love a g...Thanks for the Halloween treat, David. I love a good scare.Dana C. Kabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364961727027777878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-75533758288834658592012-10-21T13:25:52.432+01:002012-10-21T13:25:52.432+01:00You're on the list. :-)You're on the list. :-)David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-4314170948441322322012-10-21T12:11:42.409+01:002012-10-21T12:11:42.409+01:00Damn straight, guys! I'm signing on now as a b...Damn straight, guys! I'm signing on now as a beta reader for that screenplay, if you need one!Robin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11471528485010071521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-19717618422814347852012-10-21T12:10:41.862+01:002012-10-21T12:10:41.862+01:00Please do!Please do!Robin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11471528485010071521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-70103863798390113902012-10-21T10:58:21.590+01:002012-10-21T10:58:21.590+01:00Aj, as ever your words mean so much to us up-and-c...Aj, as ever your words mean so much to us up-and-coming writers. Really appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. To mention POE and McCARTHY alongside my story is a real honour. Very cool!<br /><br />Cheers!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-87271308837120014942012-10-21T10:56:44.882+01:002012-10-21T10:56:44.882+01:00Thank you, Allan. Appreciate it, buddy.Thank you, Allan. Appreciate it, buddy.David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-47630174019744042592012-10-21T10:56:14.303+01:002012-10-21T10:56:14.303+01:00Thanks for stopping by, Phil. Appreciate the kind...Thanks for stopping by, Phil. Appreciate the kind words. Cheers!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-82742899478519265752012-10-20T22:19:38.398+01:002012-10-20T22:19:38.398+01:00I think the best of horror generates a overwhelmin...I think the best of horror generates a overwhelming sense of hopelssness in the face of what's happening to the victims. The recurring cycle of deams here fits that bill perfectly, David. Awake or asleep nothing matters. Sonia and Brian are the helplessness toys of a cruel, deadly and inexorable evil. EA Poe would have high fived you on this one, mate. So would Cormac Mccarthy. Cool. AJ Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765836513403665199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-49384353998851424562012-10-20T22:02:17.159+01:002012-10-20T22:02:17.159+01:00A real Halloween hoot. Nice one, David.A real Halloween hoot. Nice one, David.Allan Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360034469589241743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-81713616144222789432012-10-20T21:48:36.796+01:002012-10-20T21:48:36.796+01:00Nice work David. Your use of dialogue is top drawe...Nice work David. Your use of dialogue is top drawer as always, the sexual teasing enough to lull us into a safe zone before all hell breaks loose, again and again and again! Reminded me a bit of Triangle with the wonderful cyclical nature of the piece.Phil Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12464183612097326811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-70073763028548190442012-10-20T19:40:00.071+01:002012-10-20T19:40:00.071+01:00A huge THANK YOU to Lily Childs' for a spot of...A huge THANK YOU to Lily Childs' for a spot of editing on this story and for posting, etc. I've got my parents here at the moment and time is a bit tight, although they both read the story and thoroughly enjoyed it - but they're not biased at all! LOL!<br /><br />I really appreciate all your comments as this is the first story I've had published in a while. Virtual beers all round!<br /><br />David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-15666176208685163562012-10-20T19:36:41.793+01:002012-10-20T19:36:41.793+01:00Thanks, Lee. Great of you to pop in and leave a c...Thanks, Lee. Great of you to pop in and leave a comment. Laymon was the master. <br /><br />It's about time we had some more from you, buddy.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-1583469343371277182012-10-20T19:35:19.497+01:002012-10-20T19:35:19.497+01:00Don't mention it, Zelda. If I've scared y...Don't mention it, Zelda. If I've scared you enough that you feel the need to rearrange your bedroom then my work here is done. LOL!<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback.David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-89964124494425164772012-10-20T19:34:00.313+01:002012-10-20T19:34:00.313+01:00I aim to please, Jeanette. Glad you liked it and ...I aim to please, Jeanette. Glad you liked it and I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. <br /><br />Have a safe and dreamless night! :-)David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-26879905868890751772012-10-20T19:30:25.403+01:002012-10-20T19:30:25.403+01:00Thanks, as ever, Col. Always appreciate your feed...Thanks, as ever, Col. Always appreciate your feedback. Robin may have a point!David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-23866943237766054632012-10-20T19:29:28.209+01:002012-10-20T19:29:28.209+01:00That, Robin, is something that my mate and I may h...That, Robin, is something that my mate and I may have a chat about. I've known Col since our school days and we both originally started writing in the horror genre. I'll keep you posted on any developments. David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3733545996388457449.post-74285563029646094922012-10-20T19:27:17.026+01:002012-10-20T19:27:17.026+01:00Thanks for stopping by, Patti, and for the mention...Thanks for stopping by, Patti, and for the mention on the Story 365 website. Really appreciate it.David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659359186046409071noreply@blogger.com