An Overnight Success
Does it really happen overnight?123 total reviews
Comment from JavaJunkie
Great poem...you and your moving pictures astound me..I haven't dug into it much but I don't know how you do it?!? Love the poem, the rhymes are tight and the rhythm flows perfectly. It's an interesting question you raise about a fans need to know more. I've been been writing for about 8 years now, nothing published ( haven't attempted that yet), so I guess I can only really speak to the fan side. I'm not sure how I would feel if a writer for my favorite series tried to quit or just give up. I guess it depends on whether or not they promised the book.
Once again, I enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Great poem...you and your moving pictures astound me..I haven't dug into it much but I don't know how you do it?!? Love the poem, the rhymes are tight and the rhythm flows perfectly. It's an interesting question you raise about a fans need to know more. I've been been writing for about 8 years now, nothing published ( haven't attempted that yet), so I guess I can only really speak to the fan side. I'm not sure how I would feel if a writer for my favorite series tried to quit or just give up. I guess it depends on whether or not they promised the book.
Once again, I enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Thanks for read and reviewing my work, JJ. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed this, and that it made you ponder a few things. Much obliged.
Comment from rjuselius
this is a brilliant "write a story inside a poem"! not sure what you called it. interesting questioning in the author's notes.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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this is a brilliant "write a story inside a poem"! not sure what you called it. interesting questioning in the author's notes.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Thanks very much for reading & reviewing it for me, Rebekka. I really appreciate it, and am glad you liked the poem.
Comment from vapros
Your poetry is always good, Dean K, but the story has a very strange end! Did he write again? 'You'll never know how the end will go'. Come again? If he never writes the end, I question how long the public will stand around holding their breath. Even if you build a better mousetrap, it's nothing without the mice. (Do you know what he meant? Are you gonna tell?)
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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Your poetry is always good, Dean K, but the story has a very strange end! Did he write again? 'You'll never know how the end will go'. Come again? If he never writes the end, I question how long the public will stand around holding their breath. Even if you build a better mousetrap, it's nothing without the mice. (Do you know what he meant? Are you gonna tell?)
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Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Hah, nope, I have no idea why he would just up and quit, I'll have to consult with my muse when they're not so busy with other projects, lol.
Thanks for the highly entertaining review, vapros. Always a pleasure to hear your unique insights.
Comment from country ranch writer
you are the greatest and you know it but don't flaunt it so much I have learned from you and a few others who care if I make it or not
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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you are the greatest and you know it but don't flaunt it so much I have learned from you and a few others who care if I make it or not
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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Thank you, country, and you will "make it", as you said. I don't doubt it for a second. You already have in my book!
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OH!Dear friend you are so kind and your praise means so much to me. Your kindness is so appreciated. ------CRW
Comment from daeneam
This is thought-provoking my friend! It stimulated my senses - from your teaser down to your notes.
No writer can be successful overnight, I agree. It takes a lot of guts and liters of oil to burn to finally write one good piece.
And you are right, it is the fans that give life to the characters you created.
I have a friend (may she rest in peace), whom I've seen her development as a writer. Ironic, because it took her to suffer so much before she had wrote her first published piece. Then, she died.One day, I'll write a story about her.
c", Mae
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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This is thought-provoking my friend! It stimulated my senses - from your teaser down to your notes.
No writer can be successful overnight, I agree. It takes a lot of guts and liters of oil to burn to finally write one good piece.
And you are right, it is the fans that give life to the characters you created.
I have a friend (may she rest in peace), whom I've seen her development as a writer. Ironic, because it took her to suffer so much before she had wrote her first published piece. Then, she died.One day, I'll write a story about her.
c", Mae
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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As Alynis Morisette expressed so accurately in her song, "Ironic"..."Isn't it ironic, don' 'cha think? A little too ironic? Yeah, I really do think..."
Thanks for such an awesome review, Mae--
Comment from GE Parson
Dear D K,
Smiled all the way through. Reminded me of a story about a TomCat that caught his tail in a lawn mower. The cat howled and took off for parts unknown. The last verse said "No end in sight".
Keep on trucking.
Jerry
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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Dear D K,
Smiled all the way through. Reminded me of a story about a TomCat that caught his tail in a lawn mower. The cat howled and took off for parts unknown. The last verse said "No end in sight".
Keep on trucking.
Jerry
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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Hah, yeah, I seem to remember that tail-- er...um-m-mmm, I mean tale, Jerry, heh heh.
Thanks for the entertaining review!
Comment from Cogitator
Great piece of work. I don't think for a minute that we write for others. We are more like Van Gogh. I won't cut off an ear, but I think I understand why he did...John
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Great piece of work. I don't think for a minute that we write for others. We are more like Van Gogh. I won't cut off an ear, but I think I understand why he did...John
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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I can too, John, and I would have to agree with you, my philosophical friend.
Thanks so much for the very generous review.
Comment from Joan E.
I like your concept of fans breathing life into characters. Thanks for adding all the video effects too. I enjoyed your rhymed couplets and your storytelling. I admired that you left us wondering... Cheers from Florida- Joan
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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I like your concept of fans breathing life into characters. Thanks for adding all the video effects too. I enjoyed your rhymed couplets and your storytelling. I admired that you left us wondering... Cheers from Florida- Joan
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thanks very much, Joan. I so pleased to know that you enjoy this kind of story telling. I certainly enjoyed writing it!
Comment from judiverse
What a six star worthy tale of a writer. This is a neat twist. As payback the author left his readers wanting more. Sometimes the fans seem to think they are the boss of the author. It was a blow to J.K.Rowling fans when she stopped writing the Harry Potter series. Doyle was never allowed to permanently get rid of Sherlock Holmes. Excellent AABB rhyme throughout and a spine-tingling account of what he wrote. After having to wait so long for success, did he ever turn the tables! Great story. judi
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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What a six star worthy tale of a writer. This is a neat twist. As payback the author left his readers wanting more. Sometimes the fans seem to think they are the boss of the author. It was a blow to J.K.Rowling fans when she stopped writing the Harry Potter series. Doyle was never allowed to permanently get rid of Sherlock Holmes. Excellent AABB rhyme throughout and a spine-tingling account of what he wrote. After having to wait so long for success, did he ever turn the tables! Great story. judi
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much, judiverse! I am so pleased that you saw the dark humor in this, as I intended. I'm really happy to know that you enjoyed this, and I appreciate your outstanding review!
Much obliged, my friend.
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You're so welcome, Dean. judi
Comment from joeakeefe
Hats off to you! This provocative piece truly challenges the reader to come to grips with the multi-level messaging you present. Did the writing of this piece change you?
To what degree will it change those of us who read it?
What challenge does the piece present to its readers?
Your "notes section" supports exactly the questions that I pose. Iit's my believe that any piece of writing worthy of being called that changes both author and reader.
The "creation" aspect of the author's writing alone is evidence of that. My contemplating the message(s) that you present changes me.
The addition of the photos adds an additional dimension, particularly the use of the typewriter. Some of your younger readers may not even recognize the instrument. Truly enjoyed your work.
joeakeefe
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hats off to you! This provocative piece truly challenges the reader to come to grips with the multi-level messaging you present. Did the writing of this piece change you?
To what degree will it change those of us who read it?
What challenge does the piece present to its readers?
Your "notes section" supports exactly the questions that I pose. Iit's my believe that any piece of writing worthy of being called that changes both author and reader.
The "creation" aspect of the author's writing alone is evidence of that. My contemplating the message(s) that you present changes me.
The addition of the photos adds an additional dimension, particularly the use of the typewriter. Some of your younger readers may not even recognize the instrument. Truly enjoyed your work.
joeakeefe
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hats off to you, too, joeakeefe, for such an awesome review, my friend! I really appreciate that!