FanStory.com - Reviews For Scenes from a Marriage Vol. 19

3 New Writing Prompts Join today or login

Home
Read
Write
Contests
Classes
- About Classes
- Classroom Tour
Rankings
Profile
Info

Contact Us

About FanStory.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership For Writers

Testimonials

Types Of Poetry

Advertise With Us

Become An Affiliate

Member Dollars

Eternal Flame Upgrade

FanStory.com Gift Cards

Gadgets For Your Desktop

Subscription Feeds

Status

New Here?

Fast! Three Questions.

Already a member?

Contests

Rhyming Poem
Deadline: In 2 Days

Loop Poetry Contest
Deadline: In 5 Days

Haiku
Deadline: Apr 15th

Dribble Flash Fiction
Deadline: Apr 20th

Take A Photo Poetry
Deadline: Apr 24th

Writing Classes

0 classes available. Click here locate a class and to learn more.

Rank

Poet:	None
Author:	None
Novel:	None
Reviewer:	None
Votes:	None

Write

Short Story

Poem

Book

Reviews from
Scenes from a Marriage Vol. 19

Thanksgiving

15 total reviews

Comment by

2014 Novelist and 2016 Short Works Writer Of The Year

Phyllis Stewart

Premier Writer

Premier Reader

Poet Rating

Author Rating For Short Works

Author Rating For Novels

Review Stars

Excellent

Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

hahahaaaa... "Infestation Friday" ... I can't breathe. LOL! Amazing. I want to join your family. Must be like living with Dave Barry. Or better yet, Mark Valentine, my new favorite writer. :)

Comment Written 23-Sep-2018

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thanks for digging back to find this one and taking the time to read for the measly two cents it paid - over and above the call of duty!

Comment by

Unspoken94

Review Stars

Exceptional

This work has reached the exceptional level

I can just see this being performed on stage.
Your write includes the emotion and emphasis
throughout. This was a wonderful script to read,
Mark and I found no errors and I think I read carefully.
This clearly demonstrates the quality of your script
writing. -Bill

Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 29-Nov-2017

Thanks so much, Bill for the six and the uplifting review.

Comment by

Mimi Linny

Premier Author

Premier Reader

Poet Rating

Author Rating For Short Works

Review Stars

Exceptional

So adorably funny! I'm still laughing! Reminds me of several comedic interactions with our family... especially the ones where secrets "accidentally" are revealed, who suffers most during pregnancy, extra stash of goodies hidden away and speaking about the kids as if they weren't there to listen! Favorite new word: Festivation Friday (aka as Hesitation Friday)!

Loved this well-written Thanksgiving story of the Valentines!

Comment Written 28-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 28-Nov-2017

Thanks, Mimi. These are fun to write (and easy, too given that they are mostly true). Thanks so much for the six!

Comment by

Brigitte Elko

Premier Author

Premier Reader

Poet Rating

Author Rating For Short Works

Author Rating For Novels

Review Stars

Excellent

Very interesting dialogue is presented in this piece. It was less than typical of a family gathering. The personalities shone as the evening progressed with give and take. Very well written.
Fan Friend,
Brigitte

Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 28-Nov-2017

Thanks, Brigitte. These are fun to write.

reply by Brigitte Elko on 28-Nov-2017

Yes, you do it very well.
Brigitte

Comment by

B.B. Rose

Review Stars

Exceptional

Thank you for including me in your family holiday. My family is all dead now, but things used to be a lot like yours except for the cigarette smoke that filled the living room causing both my dad and brother to die of lung cancer (true). Can hardly wait until the Christmas reunion. I'll just RSVP right now. B.B. Rose

Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 28-Nov-2017

Thanks for the six and for reading. The girls are back at school now, but will be in again for Christmas - hopefully providing more comedic material for one of these pieces.

Comment by

F. Wehr3

Recognized Writer

Poet Rating

Author Rating For Short Works

Author Rating For Novels

Script Rating

Review Stars

Exceptional

Nice work, Mark! I have always enjoyed this series of scripts. Great humor! That's what she said, head trauma for boy, statue of limitations. All good stuff.

Take care,
Russell

Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017

Thanks, Russell. These are fun to write.

Comment by

Sharon Haiste

Premier Author

Premier Reader

Poet Rating

Rank: 42

Author Rating For Short Works

Rank: 9

Review Stars

Rank: 8

#9 Ranked Author

Excellent

This is an interesting scene for an interesting family.
The family banter is believable and humorous.
The characters are clear and eady to see.
Well done.
Sharon

Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017

Thanks, Sharon. These are borderline non-fiction, so I'm glad the humor comes through.

Comment by

visionary1234

Premier Author

Premier Reader

Poet Rating

Author Rating For Short Works

Script Rating

Review Stars

Rank: 423

Exceptional

This sounds WAAAAY too real to be a work of fiction, Mark. (My husband bought one of those flashlights, by the way. No warranty though, unfortunately. It conked out after a few days!) I have a twenty year old. I feel your pain, honey. What a delightful, fun piece. You could well be spying on my family. Beautifully written, too, by the way!
:)Sharyn

Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017

It is, as you suppose, very much based on reality - the flashlight, the involving my kids in lying about how much we paid for a tree, the wife who dishes out medical advice because she was pre-med in college - all true. Alas, the girls went back to their colleges yesterday, but they'll be back in a few weeks for Christmas and maybe that will supply material for the next installment.

Thanks so much for reading, and for the six!

Comment by

robyn corum

Word Twister

Story Catcher

Poet Rating

Rank: 21

Author Rating For Short Works

Rank: 16

Author Rating For Novels

Script Rating

Review Stars

Rank: 42

Excellent

Mark,

WHO are YOU??!! Who on earth actually LIVES this way?? I love it! I want to come and stay for the Christmas holidays when all the Valentines are together again. I can't wait - I'm going to log off now and start booking flights to Chicago. This will be AWESOME!

Comment Written 26-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

I didn't mention in the piece that my mom also lives with us - that would make your visit a little less awesome. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother, but fun? Not so much.

Alas, the girls returned to their respective colleges today ( but they'll back home again in a couple of weeks, perhaps providing material for another "Scenes".

Sorry about Auburn.

reply by robyn corum on 26-Nov-2017

That's okay. The right team won last night. Thanks!

Comment by

damommy

Premier Author

Poet Rating

Rank: 28

Author Rating For Short Works

Author Rating For Novels

Review Stars

Rank: 51

Exceptional

Must give this a six simply for the good laugh it gave me. Besides, it's so well written, it deserves a six.

It's so realistic, and I love the banter among the family members. Poor dad trying to get everything to celebrate some together, even 'Festivation Friday.' LOL

Comment Written 26-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

Thanks - the only purpose for these is to provide a laugh, so I'm glad it did that for you.

reply by damommy on 26-Nov-2017

It certainly did!

-1- 2 Next Page

Market your book.
Advertising options.

Tatiana, Cain's Wife
Eve wants to tell her side of the story.

Follow @FanStory

Status

Contests

Writing Classes

Rank

Recommended

Categories

Write