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Who Dares Wins: Still kicking
Author: bob04.03.2008
Yes, I’m still alive. Things have just been very hectic. I’m pulling together the Who Dares Wins manuscript. It’s down to 100,000 words and needs to lose another 50,000. No sweat.
Got a draft of Jefferson done; needs a major rewrite. Then we shall see.
Waiting to see on some other interesting things developing. And researching Wild Ride. As usual we’re disagreeing on some basic things, but since I’m right, I’m sure it will all work out.
The Writers Workshop this past week was great. Good writers and they all clicked.
Checking to see if anyone actually reads these things to the end: Running a very short blog special: This will only be up for a week. Order any two books off my on-line store and get a free copy of the Writers Kit (a $25 value) thrown in for free. Just mention it in the comments section of the book order that its the Writers Kit blog special.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:22 am
I usually read just the first and last paragraphs of these epic missives. At least, that’s what I did with the last couple posts. I figure any writer worth his salt can cover it all in the prologue and epilogue. To hell with the rest, it’s all filler.
Are you saying you want us to read the entire post? All of it? Don’t you think that’s asking just a bit much? Sheesh.
Well, darlin’, there’s just one little problem. I hesitate to even point it out. But if you’re going to be so demanding — and hey, some of us like that in a man — you have to realize you’re talking about making us read dozens, maybe even a hundred words. Shiver.
Really, there’s only one solution. You’re just going to have to allow more time between posts.
[Why are you reading this? Go. Write.]
April 4th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Books done yet.
50,000 words - no sweat. . . snicker.
Of course we read the entire blog.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Hey Bob - I’m technically challenged today. I placed my order for two books, but when I got to paypal I clicked the wrong tab, and missed the comments box to include my
“Writers Kit blog special.” Note.
If you remember my kit great, and if not, I’ll still enjoy my two books.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Faithful lurker wishes to report that she does read to the end of the blog, sir!
April 4th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Yep, I read to the end of the blog….all of it.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Always read the beginning, middle and end. Sometimes, the end first. Not sure why.
April 5th, 2008 at 5:18 am
What are you all talking about? The only paragraph was about the Jefferson one needing a rewrite. Made me tired.
One succinct paragraph expected from Bob, and he always delivers.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hi Bob,
Sounds like everything is going well! That’s great!
Looking forward to your upcoming books. I recently read “Cut Out” and couldn’t put it down. You must be part of the conspiracy to put circles under my eyes.
Just completed a purchase on the online bookstore. There doesn’t seem to be a comments section on the book order for a notation about the special, unless you have to login to PayPal–I don’t. After reading Marcia’s statement, I doublechecked for it.
Janice
April 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Of COURSE we read every word. If they don’t make sense we sometimes read them twice. LOL. Not that that happens much with you, because you’re always right.
Glad you’re busy. That’s a good sign. Glad the workshop went well.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Bob, you should be ashamed for even suggesting otherwise.
BCB: just LMAO. always.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Q: do you read all the comments?
*cricket*
right…
April 8th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hectic? No kidding. Cut 50 K? Ouch. Can’t you use those words for another book? Ugh. All that work.
Wild Ride…Great title, intriquing.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
It’s not like it’s a LONG post.
And we’re not disagreeing on anything that I can recall. Or maybe I just can’t hear him anymore. The only thing we’re fighting about is how many rides to put in the amusement park. He says fewer. I think he’s right.
See? No disagreement.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:09 am
And now she’s trying to confuse him by agreeing with him. Tho I don’t think it will work because he knows he right. sigh…
Keep trying Jenny
April 9th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Just make sure the CherryBombs have our own ride and hey presto! You’ll both be right.
April 9th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Or better yet let the Cherrybombs name the rides. Oh wait, you said fewer. Ok, we can do that.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Bob, I don’t think you should let Jenny make disparaging remarks about the length of your post.
Granted, she might be irritated about having to install a doggie door for you, but still. No need to get personal.
April 10th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I always read your posts beginning to end, otherwise I might miss those juicy middle parts. Speaking of juicy, have you seen Jenny’s red thing yet?
April 12th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
There were juicy parts? In my haste to take it all in, I must have missed those. Sometimes my eyes just glaze over. No wonder Bob feels we leave his post unfinished. Maybe if I start at the end and slowly work my way back up, paying particular attention to the parts in the middle . . .