**** SPOILER ALERT **** ends very abruptly... - dmb - May-28-2010   

This is written so beautifully& painfully simple yet full of meaning and underlying emotions. Took my breath away with so few words! WOW! A must read! - Anonymous - May-30-2010   

Sweet between episodes fill in after the Is The Doctor in the House episode. What happens after Gabrielle comes back from the dead for Xena? - Anonymous - Nov-20-2014   

Just a great tale! - AFW - Jan-14-2008   

One of my favorie JS Sephens stories. Glad her works are going to be hosted here too! - Femmester - Aug 13th, 2005   

A fun read - Callisto - Jan-28-2008   

Sweet story about love and understanding we could all learn from. liked it bunches! - Becky - Jun-24-2012   

Wow - this one delivers such a bittersweet punch it is almost unbelieveable. Brings a tear to the eye, especially if you're lucky enough to love someone like these two ladies loved their partners. - Stacia - Dec-31-2012   

Lots of ups and downs in this story. If you ever had a crush on a teacher or older woman, you'll understand this story perfectly. - Tigger - Nov-22-2008   

Aching, haunting. You feel the numbness of impending grief. - Anonymous - Feb-04-2008   

I've read this many times, and it is still one of my favorite parodies. Take Xena Uber and Grease and mix well... - Anonymous - Dec-29-2009   

You know why I loved it? Because even if it's a story about a reverend and a rockstar/producer it DOESN'T plot about the most obvious thing: faith and homosexuality, it discusses it rationally but it's definitely not the center point. Which is why I'm so happy I read it, it's definitely a change from the more obvious route and I definitely recommend this! - Anonymous - Dec-19-2009   

Dear Anonymous,

I'm glad you liked it. You obviously understood what I was striving for, and not striving for, in my plot.

JS Stephens - JS Stephens - Dec-20-2009   

wow. powerful story. thank you - carinjo - Jan-09-2010   

This is an excellent treatment of the societal pressures facing lesbians during the 1950's and late 1970's, and of the ways that individual women reacted to them. A good read that makes you grateful to our foremothers. - wasabigirl - Oct-13-2008   

fantastic - Anonymous - Oct-14-2008   

nice read. liked the ending. :) - Anonymous - Oct-15-2008   

good story - romance, angst, love lost and found - Anonymous - Oct-16-2008   

This is a really good story of love lost and then found again! - Anonymous - Oct-16-2008   

This is a sweet story with a real ending. - luvtigger71 - Oct-26-2008   

Ah what a love story. The passage of time does not dull the effects of a true love. This story can be said to be truly based in reality. Wonderful contribution by JS Stephens! Please, more more, more .. - aj - Nov-03-2008   

thanx to everyone recommending this story. it was absolutely beautiful. - crinjo - Nov-11-2008   

Even more powerful in the new revised version. You feel yourself aching with the characters as they navigate the minefields of emotion, desire, and societal expectations. If you've ever loved a woman who left you, then came back in your life, you should read this story. - Anonymous - Apr-30-2011   

Wow. Short and sweet, two girls growing up in the same schools, crossing paths at odd times. I'd recommend giving this one a chance. - Anonymous - Sep-06-2008   

Very sweet...I loved it. :) - jaeygatsby - Oct-25-2008   


Good read!! Thanks
- Becky - Jun-24-2012   

This may have been written nearly a decade ago, but much of it still rings true. It's still hard in the south to come out to friends, family, co-workers. Well-written, with realistic details about the 1993 March on Washington. - Anon - Mar-07-2010   

Good story just to short x - SD - Sep-04-2015   

Unique twist on how Rizzo and Sandy might become better friends, and even step beyond friendship. - Literary Dragon - Aug-07-2010   

A sweet tale of Ezri Dax and Kira. - Anonymous - Nov-10-2008   

Interesting imagery of Xena as a child, and good story of some of the women who influenced her. - Anonymous - Jul-09-2009   

nicz read.. - xtra dog - Aug-27-2013   

Interesting twist on Charles Dickins' A Christmas Carol. - Anonymous - Dec 5th, 2005   

featuring ares as the father of all evil.. - xtra dog - Aug-28-2013   

A sweet story. Well written, with strong characters, especially Laura. It's a sequel, but I enjoyed reading this without seeing the first story, so I'm going back to read that too. A nice read that made me smile. - Lyn B - May-16-2011   

I love, love, love this story! Blair and Jo are so true to themselves, and while they grow, everything doesn't just fall into place for them- they work hard. I really recommend this story. - WL - Dec-26-2007   

I have read all the Jo/Blair fanfic I can find. This is one the ones I loved. I found myself reading this and thinking, "Wow, she did such an awesome job with how Jo and Blair would act." If you are looking to read a good story, this is one to read. - DarXe - Apr-16-2008   

I stumbled on to this and really like it. You could really feel the pull between Blair and Jo, the deep friendship, and the growing love. It felt true to the characters. I like it better even than the stories set when they were still in school. - Anonymous - May-04-2011   

Loved this story really well written x - SD - Jul-27-2015   

Nice story.I'd liked it to be a little longer to develop the relationships more, but I liked Laura and Ruby. A nice read:-) - Lyn B - May-16-2011   

Hi! Just moved on to this story after finishing the first 3 parts of the "Xena & Gabrielle Mythical Babes" series and noticed this is marked as #5. Only problem is, I can't seem to find #4. Is there supposed to be a story between "Gabrielle" and "Turning Point" and if so, where can I find it? Thanks! - Mich - Aug 27th, 2005   

The question above was "Is there supposed to be a story between 'Gabrielle' and 'Turning Point' and if so, where can I find it?" I am the author, so I can assure you that there is not a story between "Gabrielle" and "The Turning Point". The next story in the series is "Loosening the Chains". I chose not to write any stories set in the time frame of Xena or Gabrielle's childhood, except for our glimpse of Gabrielle's childhood ("Gabrielle") and several glimpses of Xena's childhood ("The Rest of Our Lives", "The Temple Incident", and flashback scenes in "Yesteryear".)I have donated my fiction to the folks here because I just don't have the time, energy, or creative spark to continue writing. I consider my Xena/Gabrielle universe closed, and my uber universe (not yet posted here) pretty much closed. IF I find time, I may send stories this way. Otherwise, I'll continue to erratically post to my little blog at http://jsstephens.tripod.com/blog/ .Feel free to click on the email link in my stories if you'd like a longer discussion. - JS Stephens - Aug 28th, 2005   

Wow, cool PWP! Set in a sorority, author has a nice way with words. Example: "Hello," she said in a husky voice, rising from the bed like Venus, "I'm Michelle Matthews, transfer student..." - Anon - Dec-04-2007   

Fun story, with a little pwp thrown into the mix too:-) Mickey and Kat make a fun couple. Sweet. - Lyn B - May-16-2011   

This story has it all: war, clashing religions, clashing cultures, first love, sex, adventure, all wrapped up in one package. If you enjoy fantasy, you'll enjoy this. - Anon - Oct 9th, 2005   

Cute NY eve story. A nice, well written short story to read while avoiding the crazies on the road tonight. - Stacia - Dec-31-2012   

What a wonderful love story! And what an interesting view at it! I really enjoyed that story very much. I read it in one sitting (instead of going to sleep ;) ). Thank you very much for sharing it! - Ayla - Sep-10-2012   

such a sweet love story!! loved it! - lb - Jan-28-2008   

Nice story:-) Bittersweet pwp, with a hopeful ending. - Lyn B - May-16-2011