DUEL with the DEVIL
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Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Next time I create a new poetry form, I will be sure to ask you for an appropriate name to my creation Jim! Creating a new drug as an amateur is an entirely different ball game. Another great chapter Jim, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Next time I create a new poetry form, I will be sure to ask you for an appropriate name to my creation Jim! Creating a new drug as an amateur is an entirely different ball game. Another great chapter Jim, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much, Dolly.
Ooo, be careful what you ask for; I might come up with something really off the wall! The naming part was fun.
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I shall bear that in mind!
Comment from lancellot
A very nice chapter. Good positive elements. It is pretty clear we are headed for that happy ever after ending that the readers all over love so much. I see that everything is proceeding as planned.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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A very nice chapter. Good positive elements. It is pretty clear we are headed for that happy ever after ending that the readers all over love so much. I see that everything is proceeding as planned.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Pretty much on-track, yes, but there may be a little surprise at the end if you can stick it out.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It sounds as if Brian is on another possible solution to this problem. I am in hopes that this plan will work. I can't wait to read more. You're doing a great job writing this story.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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It sounds as if Brian is on another possible solution to this problem. I am in hopes that this plan will work. I can't wait to read more. You're doing a great job writing this story.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Thanks very much, Barbara. Hopefully, this one will work, but if not, he'll keep trying until he gets it right (or their money runs out!)
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Only two????? Only Two? How can that be? I am not ready for it to be over yet. You are writing so intelligent and great. I just dropped the fourth and final chapter of Theodore's having a bad day. I think it is one of my best things.
Karen
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Only two????? Only Two? How can that be? I am not ready for it to be over yet. You are writing so intelligent and great. I just dropped the fourth and final chapter of Theodore's having a bad day. I think it is one of my best things.
Karen
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Not to worry; I'm planning on a sequel with many of the same characters and some old friends from previous novels.
I'll check yours out soon.
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okie dokie
Comment from BethShelby
Apparently running it by his old friend and mentor confirms that he is on the right track with his drug. It is interesting that the cat inspired him to come up with a solution.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Apparently running it by his old friend and mentor confirms that he is on the right track with his drug. It is interesting that the cat inspired him to come up with a solution.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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You never can tell where inspiration will come from. I think that's called serendipity.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Finally. It took a day and a half, but I have read my mail herein.
I may be confused but isn't there a recurring theme in your stories of someone running off with the idea your lead comes up with, only to get it back or find a solution that's better?
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Finally. It took a day and a half, but I have read my mail herein.
I may be confused but isn't there a recurring theme in your stories of someone running off with the idea your lead comes up with, only to get it back or find a solution that's better?
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Well, sort of. I wouldn't characterize this one as "someone running off with the idea" unless you are implying by this the general theme of something challenging the main character in some way. But that's a fairly universal theme in many stories. The protagonist does something good, it's challenged, he fights back, and he triumphs in the end.
Comment from royowen
I do know that medical drugs can fool sections of the body to stop or divert the process of being under the influence of a condition, clever things drugs are. I don't seem to be affected by caffeine for some reason, some can't take it, I think your going to solve the issue, beautifully written Jim, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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I do know that medical drugs can fool sections of the body to stop or divert the process of being under the influence of a condition, clever things drugs are. I don't seem to be affected by caffeine for some reason, some can't take it, I think your going to solve the issue, beautifully written Jim, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Yes, that's a good point, Roy. A lot of it has to do with genetics. You are just wired certain ways, and some things affect you, and some don't.
There's controversy about gene manipulation, with many people concerned that it isn't natural to go messing with genes, and we may inadvertently or purposefully unleash monsters in the process (like Covid-19), but on the other hand, we can come up with cures for the problems ailing people. I guess anything that has the potential for good, in the wrong hands, can be harmful if used carelessly or with harmful intent.
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There are spiritual answers too, biblical promises.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Aww, can't be that hard to get the cells, distend an eye, taking care not to damage the optic nerve. Stab the pituitary with a hillbilly hyperdermic needle and suck out all you want. smiley face here
Julia's question about lunch seems odd given that her pie would take an hour to cook and Paul drove 3 hours.
Nicely written.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Aww, can't be that hard to get the cells, distend an eye, taking care not to damage the optic nerve. Stab the pituitary with a hillbilly hyperdermic needle and suck out all you want. smiley face here
Julia's question about lunch seems odd given that her pie would take an hour to cook and Paul drove 3 hours.
Nicely written.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Yeah, that's probably what they did to get those cells. Good thinking!
Maybe he stopped for breakfast along the way after driving for an hour or two?
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smiley face here
Except he said he'd had an early breakfast
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Good point about breakfast. I changed it a little. Thanks!
Comment from Wendy G
Another excellent chapter. This genetic modification may be quite hard to get approval for testing, I would imagine. Hoperfully between them they can work towards a solution. I am so very much enjoying your thought-provoking writing.
Wendy.
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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Another excellent chapter. This genetic modification may be quite hard to get approval for testing, I would imagine. Hoperfully between them they can work towards a solution. I am so very much enjoying your thought-provoking writing.
Wendy.
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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Thanks very much, Wendy. You raise a good point about getting approval for a drug using gene modification. This is a fairly new method in drug creation, but there have been a number of drugs--many of them cancer drugs--that employ gene modification as their primary mode of action. I think we will probably see more of it in the future.
Comment from Kahlani
I love getting caught up in your stories, Jim. I appreciate how you can break down a medical term for easier understanding. That's what makes your story enjoyable.
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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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I love getting caught up in your stories, Jim. I appreciate how you can break down a medical term for easier understanding. That's what makes your story enjoyable.
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
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I appreciate that, Kahlani. It was a challenge to make the science simple enough yet sound convincing at the same time and to provide just the right amount and not too much of it. It has taken lots of editing and rewriting to find that balance.