Billy Martin Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Welcome to the spot where you can discuss the story 'The Field of Love' Well, I've started my second story. I hope you all like it! 5 Link to comment
Benji Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 .......... I like it, I like it!!!! 1 Link to comment
eminem313 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) As a baseball umpire, and a former player myself I REALLY like this one Edited January 28, 2015 by eminem313 1 Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks! I hope I keep it interesting and real at the same time. Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Another chapter (2) has been posted. Don't forget to let me know what you think. Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 No comments? Link to comment
eminem313 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 No comments? That's what I'm dealing with Anyway you know my feelings on it! Although something I didn't mention in my review that I'll say now I guess, I find your writing to be very "clean" (Like formal ya know?) and the 3rd person perspective is actually very unique. I personally was taken off guard when I first started the story but quickly saw how this POV provides the "right" perspective. 1 Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I did a first person pov on T&T, and although I found it easy, in a way, I kind of like the pov I'm using in FOL. I can explored the feelings of more people, offer more insight, if you will. Time will tell if I can or can't be any good at it. The harder part is getting everyone to like the main character, that's my challenge. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 In my experience with team sports, if you can play, they'll love you. 1 Link to comment
Benji Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 ..............A great chapter that has a lot of insight whether intentional or not! LOL! 1 Link to comment
eminem313 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Dang it! I did a typo on my review and put Evan instead of Tony! Sure wish there was an edit / delete button Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 ..............A great chapter that has a lot of insight whether intentional or not! LOL! Thanks Benji. It was what it was LOL Dang it! I did a typo on my review and put Evan instead of Tony! Sure wish there was an edit / delete button I knew what you meant. And I think sometime in the future you will be able to edit reviews. Maybe Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Billy- I made this for you bro. Your story is... inspiring. Thanks, James Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Billy- I made this for you bro. Your story is... inspiring. Thanks, James Wow James! That's an awesome poster/picture! And it's true. I really don't know what to say with this coming from someone that has inspired ME. 1 Link to comment
WestcliffWriter Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Gonna take a look at this, seeing this thread Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I hope you like it, when you get the chance to look at it. By the way, a new chapter (3) is now live. Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 By the way... I my readers! Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 In case you missed it, a new chapter to The Field of Love was posted Monday. Link to comment
LitLover Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It was a great chapter Billy. I still have issues with that cop however. I come from a small town and have a job that sometimes gives me access to sensitive information about many people in my area. Confidentiality is a huge deal. Any breach of confidentiality would have me fired. My husband has no idea about what information I might be privy to. The police force should be under just as strict or even stricter expectations. That type of "gossip", even with a spouse could be enough to compromise any case against Evan could have the potential to have the case dismissed. If I were the prosecutor I would want to have that officer's head on a platter. At the very least he should be suspended. I get small town gossip but it would be terrible if this passed without any form of reprimand. Who in that town would ever want to call the police if they thought their "business" would be all over town the next day because some cop didn't understand confidentiality, especially in relation to a minor? Ok rant done....deep breath. I really do like the story! Lol 1 Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 It was a great chapter Billy. I still have issues with that cop however. I come from a small town and have a job that sometimes gives me access to sensitive information about many people in my area. Confidentiality is a huge deal. Any breach of confidentiality would have me fired. My husband has no idea about what information I might be privy to. The police force should be under just as strict or even stricter expectations. That type of "gossip", even with a spouse could be enough to compromise any case against Evan could have the potential to have the case dismissed. If I were the prosecutor I would want to have that officer's head on a platter. At the very least he should be suspended. I get small town gossip but it would be terrible if this passed without any form of reprimand. Who in that town would ever want to call the police if they thought their "business" would be all over town the next day because some cop didn't understand confidentiality, especially in relation to a minor? Ok rant done....deep breath. I really do like the story! Lol Thank you. I understand what you're saying concerning the cop and I understand your view of small towns. However, this small town is nestle away within the Appalachian mountain chain, deep in the hills of eastern Kentucky, where for most of the past century fashion and social norms were 20 years behind the rest of the country. I agree today, most of the tardiness of times has been eroded by the internet and other means of connecting to the outside world. But, most societal beliefs are still deeply rooted in faith. With that said, stay tune to what happens to ALL involved. This plot is far from over. 1 Link to comment
LitLover Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thank you. I understand what you're saying concerning the cop and I understand your view of small towns. However, this small town is nestle away within the Appalachian mountain chain, deep in the hills of eastern Kentucky, where for most of the past century fashion and social norms were 20 years behind the rest of the country. I agree today, most of the tardiness of times has been eroded by the internet and other means of connecting to the outside world. But, most societal beliefs are still deeply rooted in faith. With that said, stay tune to what happens to ALL involved. This plot is far from over. I'm sure it will all work out in the end. The cop probably wouldn't even bother me much past grumbling about small town gossips, but I think my job makes me touchy about confidentiality issues. I can live with chalking it up to small town/big mouths though. I look forward to your next chapter. 1 Link to comment
IrishprideNY Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hey! just found your story, I read all 4 just now. Being a big sports fan especially baseball, I played organized for over 15 yrs. so it hits home on this story. love the story. hope to see more 1 Link to comment
Billy Martin Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hey! just found your story, I read all 4 just now. Being a big sports fan especially baseball, I played organized for over 15 yrs. so it hits home on this story. love the story. hope to see more Hey! I'm really glad you found the story and that it continues to entertain you! Link to comment
paul.b Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hi Billy its great to see you back writing and 2 chapters in 10 days i cant believe my luck its great to see all the guys from T&T getting involved l jope we dont have to wait to long to find out what hapens to Tony i hope he is allright have a great 4th July weekend 1 Link to comment
paul.b Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hi Billyi have just spent the last couple of days reading trails and tribulations for the second time and i think i enjoyed it more the second time I didn't think that was possible so i had to continue and read the field of love again and i had forgotten how you left the last chapter now i need to know what happens to Tony . I hope you will soon feel upto continueing with the story. P.S hope your enjoying the start of the baseball season Regards Paul.b 1 Link to comment
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