Promissory
| Sentinel Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Promissory (It was titled "Promissory Note" in the print zine and the author used the pseud "Denim Scott.") |
| Author(s): | Ysone |
| Date(s): | 1999 |
| Length: | |
| Genre: | gen |
| Fandom: | The Sentinel |
| External Links: | here |
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Promissory is a Sentinel story by Ysone.
It was published in Sentry Post #5 and is online.
Author's Notes
"A promise made is a promise kept. Especially where Blair Sandburg is concerned--no matter what the personal cost. Also available in Sentry Post 5. Nominated for 2000 Burton Award for Best Drama Story, 2001 Burton Award for Best Long Story. Winner of the 2003 Burton Award for Best Comfort Scene. Nominated for 2004 Light My Fire Award in the Long Story Category. Nominated for 2008 Light My Fire Award in the Hurt/Comfort category."
Reactions and Reviews
1999
“Promissory Note” by Denim Scott first appeared on the ’net and involves another popular fannish theme—the offspring of a main character. Denim Scott has a writing style that is subtle and gracious, gently pulling the readers into the emotions of the characters. Jim and Blair deal with the events of the story in a realistic manner, true to their natures, and everything is nicely understated—not a soap bubble in sight. [1]
2000
(sniff) This story grew on me. When it started off, I thought it would be average, then it hooked me in, bit by bit. The title is very apt, because it's all about promises, obligations, and hard choices. It could so easily have been smothered in soppiness, but it wasn't.
This story was nominated in the 2000 Cascade Times Awards in the "drama" category.
Addendum: nominated for favourite long story in the 2001 Cascade Times Awards.[2]
2007
Usually kid-fic is one of those things I avoid like bare wires in a bathroom, but Promissory is one of the few stories I've read that had me crying like a teething baby.
Ysone is one of the best gen writers around. She has a special, light touch with the most intense angst that somehow plays on your emotions far more powerfully than more extreme h/c tales.
This story is, imo, one of her best. Touchingly and beautifully written. Guaranteed to break your heart.[3]