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dutchgirl 02/18/06 - 11:29AM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
And just when I had started to trust Hank...BANG... he turns out to be dead for 5 years. That's some really great writing!! And good choice to have Kennedy give Connor the 'talk'. She really has become a character of her on rights in the group throughout the series. Looking forward for season 2 ^^!

Author's Response: I really wanted to work on developing Kennedy as a character as well as her relationship with Willow. And yes, she of all people might know how Dawn feels. As for the Hank thing, yeah, that was fun. Truth be told, I really can't justify at all any father not coming to see his kids when their mother dies. That's insane. How could anyone do that. The only solution I could come up with was the one I gave. By way of that, I may have stumbled onto the series's big bad for the coming year. Maybe.
I want to thank you again for reading and reviewing. I know that everyone has a limited amount of leisure time. I'm so extremely honored and so psyched that you chose to spend some of that scarce free time with my story and I'm even more extremely grateful you took the time to share your thoughts with me and other readers. This is literally the reason I write and I can't describe to you how much I appreciate it.

MissEdith 02/11/06 - 05:21PM 23: 20. I Still Only Have Eyes For You Signed
Great chapter from start to finish. I loved Kennedy saying that line about flying tombstones before knocking Dawn out of the way. And Angel asking Buffy out for coffee ("It's the non-relationship drink of choice"). And Willow and Dawn talking about the usual Buffy/Angel drama. I like the way you've handled those two. Much as I love them, this story isn't about them, but you haven't ignored them either. So yay. And Connor sleeping in Emily's bed was so sweet. And Hank is back! Wow! Dawn is like accidentally prophetic. Only not.

Author's Response: I want to get Buffy and Angel together. I never really liked them as a couple until the show had Buffy go out with a parade of other losers (Scott Hope, Parker Abrams, Riley Finn, and Spike? Were they even *trying*?) But as you said, the story isn't about Angel and Buffy, so I needed to handle them quickly. As for the Willow/Dawn jokes, etc., I thought that was a nice way to harken back to the series. Having people joke about Angel/Buffy drama or try to figure out what would be for dinner after narrowly escaping death. I used to love those scenes on the show. Thanks again for reading and for reviewing.

MissEdith 02/11/06 - 03:41PM 22: 19. I Grieve Signed
I'm a bit surprised that Kennedy went to college. I thought she was only 17 or 18 in season 7.

Author's Response: Supposedly in the script, they put Kennedy's age at 20 to keep Willow from being a cradle robber. Still, just to be sure, I never said Kennedy *graduated*.

MissEdith 02/11/06 - 03:39PM 22: 19. I Grieve Signed
Great chapter. The parts with Connor's family were really well done. And the bit between his two dads was great. I'm also glad for the little mention of Angel wanting to talk to Buffy, but knowing he shouldn't. That's the two of them in a nutshell. And he and Nina breaking up because of human problems is great too (well, not great for them, but you know what I mean). The "normal" problems are always the worst. I'm also glad Willow and Kennedy are still together, even though I'm not really a big fan of them. It's still nice to see a story where they're sticking together.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading and for the review. I always wanted to concentrate more on the Reilly's and have that human drama that Buffy would have between her and her mother. I worried the exchange between Laurence and Angel would be overdone, so I'm really glad you liked it. I'm really committed to putting Willow and Kennedy through the ringer, yet keeping them together. Next "season" will have even more emotional issues for them. However, as you inferred, most fanfic stories immediately have Willow and Kennedy splitting up. I really want to go against the grain on that and keep them together, if for no other reaosn than just to be different. Thanks again!

MissEdith 02/07/06 - 10:13PM 21: 18. The Hunted Signed
Oh my god...everything's AWFUL. Xander's condoning torture. Oz is looking pretty suspicious here. Connor's gonna be seriously messed up, Willow's MIA. Where's Buffy in all this? My one complaint about this fic is the lack of Buffy. It's okay for her to be running off to Rome all the time, but I feel like maybe we could get a sentence or two saying where she is or what she's doing? Although what I really want is for Buffy and Angel to have a long talk...but hey, maybe they will in the chapters I haven't read yet.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review. I understand what you're saying about Buffy, but the story is centered around Connor, Dawn, Willow, and Kennedy. Yes, I've gone and made a story featuring three of the most disliked characters in the history of the shows. I suppose I'm a masochist. The story doesn't cover where Buffy is for the same reason the shows never spent a lot of time explaining the whereabouts of Willow's mom or Principal Snyder when they weren't in an episode. In this story, Buffy and Angel are basically recurring characters. They're not the focus of the story. I really, really hope that doesn't ruin it for you.
Of course things are in bad shape. The only way to keep people reading is to keep throwing those cliffhangers out there and hoping it makes you want to find out what happens next. And yes, Connor is going to be very messed up. On a positive note, Buffy will be returning before too, too long. Thanks again for reading and for the review. I really appreciate the time you've taken to share your thoughts with me.

MissEdith 02/06/06 - 08:05PM 7: 5. Two Moons Signed
I've resisted this fic for so long because a) Connor never really interested me, and b) it's so long (this is the main reason). But today I gave in, and it's really good, and now I don't have time to read it. I especially like what you're doing with Dawn. Not so sure about Connor. I mean, talk about rebounding.

Author's Response: Thanks for finally giving in. I can use all the readers I can get, especially those who take the time to give me thoughtful reviews like yours. I'm glad you like it. Sorry you don't have enough time to read it. I'm also happy you like the directions I'm going with Dawn. Dawn is a character I thought was underutilized on the show and I want to do more with her. I want to show her growing up a little bit at a time. She'll get more confident and self reliant, but that won't mean she'll totally lose all her insecurity or her need for other people and their approval. In short, I want to take a character on the show who was often presented as a whiny brat and try to develop her into a balanced character with some strengths and some weaknesses. Ultimately, I want her to become someone with whom people can identify.
Sorry the fic is so long. I basically wanted to do 22 chapters the way the show did 22 episodes a season. I try to keep the chapters around 2500-3500 words, which I think is a good average. I know some drabble fics go for about 100. Yours are about 1500, which is a nice size. But keep in mind there are fics out there that have chapters with over 10,000 words. So in the end, I hope 2500-3500 per chapter is doable. I'm also sorry to hear Connor doesn't interest you because he's my favorite character and pretty much the central character in this fic. I think he, Dawn, and Kennedy were really misused and in some cases underdeveloped on the show. As I said before, I'm hoping to develop them and make them characters with whom readers can sympathize and identify.
Thanks again for taking so much time to read the fic and to share your thoughts. I know everyone only has a limited amount of leisure time. I'm very, very honored that you chose to spend some of that time reading my stroy and sharing your thoughts about that story with me.

spideygirl 02/04/06 - 10:19PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
OMG, is this the last part of this story, will there be a sequel?? Well, I hope there will be..*Cross My Fingers*. Anyway, great chapter here, and cliff hanger too. Who is this guy, if Hank died 5 years ago and the *shit* thing is he is with Dawn. I thought Angel had forgotten about Connor's leaving, at least he remembers and I thought that part Angel did, was a nice fatherly-thing to do which was to help Connor pack his bag before he leaves with his other parents. I also like the conversation between Dawn and Buffy especially when Buffy revealed to Dawn about her feelings. So, yap I do hope, you will continue, please don't leave it there, thanks and I enjoyed this chapter as well =D

Author's Response: Not to worry, there will be a sequel. I'm a big fan of having nice Angel/ Connor moments where they can both make up for all the crap they did to each other in the past. I also think Buffy could be a better big sis and I'm hoing to redeem both Buffy and Angel on the family front. Thanks so much for reading and also for your reviews. It means so much to me to have interested readers and I can honestly say that's what's kept me going, keeps me going, and will keep me going. Thanks soooooo much!!!

spikes girl 02/04/06 - 07:43AM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
What the hell??? you can't just leave us hanging like this. you have to do a sequal! who is this dude pretending to be hank? whats gonna happen to Dawn? and please tell me that conner and dawn eventually hook up!!! All in all terrific story, and i hope there is a follow up

Author's Response: Oh, I CAN just leave you hanigng like that. I could leave you hanging like that forever!!! Just kididng. I'm pretty sure you'd just lose interest in my stories and that would be heart breaking, so not to worry. There will be a sequel. As for what happens, I will tell you nothing.

always angel 02/03/06 - 11:33PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
Holy Shit! Great way to end the story. You are making a season two for this right?

Author's Response: Thanks as always for reviewing. yes. There will be a season two.

Quortoth 02/03/06 - 10:44PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
That's a rather good cliffhanger. I'm liking that idea, leaves a great deal of mystery. And also, I liked the part about the 'body cavity search'. That had some funny to it.

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you liked the chapter and the cliffhanger. I hope to start season 2 before too long.

Peaches Girl 02/03/06 - 10:36PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
I so loved this fic. I hope too that you do a sequel because hello cliff hanger is killing me. What happens to Dawn and who is this guy portraying her father. Connor should try and track her down finally realizing that he has feelings for Dawn, gees I hate cliff hangers sometimes. Great work, loved it.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading! I will do a sequel. I just want to finish off or move along some of my other stories so I have creative ideas to throw atyou and not just boring chapters that slowly move the plot. Thanks again!

Wolfkin 02/03/06 - 09:23PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
I agree with everything ksue said! PLEASE don't leave it there! Loved the whole thing, but I gotta know what happens next or it'll make me crazier than I really wanna be right now!

Author's Response: LOL- thanks for reading! Sorry, this is it. No more. It's all a big cliffhanger. Just kidding, of course. I'm definitley writing a sequel. I just want to spend a little time on my other stories and get them further along before I open up Campus Life 2.

axel 02/03/06 - 09:21PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
Great series, overall. Like ll your other work. Now, on to the complant (Filmtheroy's jaw drops) I noticed you've said you don't want to go on, with this. Anbd I haven't pushed, because it's up to you. But there is now way, in HELL, that was the END!!!!! If you end it lkie that, I will find you, and take you down. (I'm kidding), anyway, Good work. PS, I'M NOT KIDDING!!!!!

Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing. I will do a second season at some point. I want to get a few of my other stories finished, or at least progress further on them, before I start Campus Life 2. Thanks for your loyal readership. It really helped keep me going and was a huge part of my decision to continue the story.

Ksue 02/03/06 - 08:46PM 25: 22. Until Next Year Signed
Okay...WHAT THE HELL?!!! PLease tell me you are making a sequel to explain what the hell just happened? PLease? Anyway, great job. Loved it.

Author's Response: Although I don't know when I'll be starting it, yes, I will be making a sequel. Thanks for reading!

dutchgirl 01/07/06 - 02:32PM 24: 21. Compartmentalize Signed
I liked the confrontation between Connor and Angel, it reminded me of a scene towards the end of season 4 were Connor told Angel about Holtz practice game, if Angel had known that in the begining he would have known something was up when Connor returned and said he was oke with Holtz leaving him behind, of course I totally understand that Angel couldn't have known back than but he should have shown more interest in season 4, because to me the irony was that the entire apocalypse could have bin kept to a minimal and more of a happy ending if he would have but more effort in his son. And although Angel has bin trying to reconnect with him, because Connor has had a hard time with the Quortoth memories this is a little bit to hard on him so he snaps, I also like how the villain plot is moving along, I wonder where your planning to go with this, keep updating.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I totally agree with you assessment of season 4. Angel should have spent more time with his son to help the kid out AND prevent an apocalypse. My villains aren’t as well planned out as they are in “Running on Faith,” but I definitely have a direction I’m going. And yes, you have it EXACTLY; the weight of the Quar’toth memories weigh heavily on Connor and cause him to snap from time to time. Really, he should probably see a shrink. Well, a demon shrink maybe.

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