An Overnight Success
Does it really happen overnight?123 total reviews
Comment from Writingfundimension
A delicious sensorial treat, Dean. Loved this especially:
'He wrote of magic in the air,
a dragon cruel, young maiden fair,
of goblins, ghouls and ghastly girls
black pirates robbing them of pearls...'
I'm always impressed with your storytelling ability whether prose or poetry.
As to your AN's... you do raise some thoughts for consideration.
Well done, my friend.
:0) Bev
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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A delicious sensorial treat, Dean. Loved this especially:
'He wrote of magic in the air,
a dragon cruel, young maiden fair,
of goblins, ghouls and ghastly girls
black pirates robbing them of pearls...'
I'm always impressed with your storytelling ability whether prose or poetry.
As to your AN's... you do raise some thoughts for consideration.
Well done, my friend.
:0) Bev
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Bev. I am very pleased that you enjoyed it, my friend!
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You're very welcome, Dean. :0) Bev
Comment from victor 66
Great poem, great presentation and a great story. I believe from the works that you have submitted to this site. you are a writer, Dean. I'm someone who tries to be a writer. This site has allowed me the chance to be read. That really didn't happen before FanStory. Sorry, I'm rambling. A great deal of truth in your piece and I liked it. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Great poem, great presentation and a great story. I believe from the works that you have submitted to this site. you are a writer, Dean. I'm someone who tries to be a writer. This site has allowed me the chance to be read. That really didn't happen before FanStory. Sorry, I'm rambling. A great deal of truth in your piece and I liked it. Best wishes.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thank you, Victor. I very happy that you feel that way at least. (LOL)
In all seriousness, I'd never dabbled much in poetry before coming to FanStory. I have learned a great deal here as well, my friend.
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You are most welcome. Always a pleasure to correspond.
Comment from Dom G Robles
I like this poem it is amusing. The illustration of the pictures in action is superb. It is unusual but strikes the point. A writer striving for thirty years to reach some kind of fame was illustrated. The typing of the articles in an old manual typewriter adds to its beauty. The throwing of the file-folders containing the manuscripts that never seemed to make the score was very illuminating. The rhyme and rhythm, as well, is excellent. My sincerest congratulations. Dom
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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I like this poem it is amusing. The illustration of the pictures in action is superb. It is unusual but strikes the point. A writer striving for thirty years to reach some kind of fame was illustrated. The typing of the articles in an old manual typewriter adds to its beauty. The throwing of the file-folders containing the manuscripts that never seemed to make the score was very illuminating. The rhyme and rhythm, as well, is excellent. My sincerest congratulations. Dom
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Unusual...that's me in a nutshell, Dom. I'm always trying to think outside that proverbial "box". I'm really pleased that you enjoyed this one, however. I certainly appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me about it, and for the most generous review, as well.
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You are welcome, and thank you, too. Thanks for sharing, further, a piece of your mind. Dom
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Awesome! Love it! Love those cool pics. Where do you find them???? How do you insert animated images anyway? I've never been able even to copy one to my computer.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Awesome! Love it! Love those cool pics. Where do you find them???? How do you insert animated images anyway? I've never been able even to copy one to my computer.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thanks, Phyllis, and I really appreciate such an enthusiastic review, my talented friend! I'm really glad that you enjoyed this one.
Comment from evilynne
I think this is well written and enjoyable. Your comments are also of interest and the included art work is terrific. I feel it is nearly perfect.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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I think this is well written and enjoyable. Your comments are also of interest and the included art work is terrific. I feel it is nearly perfect.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thanks for such a complimentary review and fabulous rating, evilynne. I apologize for the delayed response, some internet woes on my end. It's no less appreciated, however!
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You are very welcome!
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another interesting poem from the author in this piece of writing. I often wondered what I would say if I got published and they called me an overnight success. I too have been toiling away for years, but it is a labour of love so I will continue as long as I am able.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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This is yet another interesting poem from the author in this piece of writing. I often wondered what I would say if I got published and they called me an overnight success. I too have been toiling away for years, but it is a labour of love so I will continue as long as I am able.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thank you, Tomes. I appreciate your review very much.
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My pleasure
Comment from Gert sherwood
Dean,
it's easy and a pleasure to give you a six for your story/poem desiring to be a continuous success.
Glad you didn't add a character . To me anyone who has tired to get published can get to the point like you said-
when no new ideas come into sight.
Gert
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Dean,
it's easy and a pleasure to give you a six for your story/poem desiring to be a continuous success.
Glad you didn't add a character . To me anyone who has tired to get published can get to the point like you said-
when no new ideas come into sight.
Gert
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Gert, and so sorry for the delayed response. I really appreciate your most gracious rating and complimentary comments, my dear friend!
Comment from w.j.debi
Ah, the life of the author. Working so hard to get ideas down and no one seems to care and then when the fame finally comes the characters take over. You make a good point about the characters--who owns them? Some of them end up more famous than their creators. Love the satire in this one, and the ending is excellent.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Ah, the life of the author. Working so hard to get ideas down and no one seems to care and then when the fame finally comes the characters take over. You make a good point about the characters--who owns them? Some of them end up more famous than their creators. Love the satire in this one, and the ending is excellent.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thanks for such a complimentary review and very generous rating, debi. I apologize for the delayed response, some internet woes on my end. It's no less appreciated, however!
Comment from Lysa Schuler
This was an excellent write. The story kept my interest. the meter, and rhyme were timed perfection. The poem had a good flow, and was easy to understand. The ending was alright. Good work, and God bless.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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This was an excellent write. The story kept my interest. the meter, and rhyme were timed perfection. The poem had a good flow, and was easy to understand. The ending was alright. Good work, and God bless.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thanks for such a complimentary review and most generous rating, Lysa. I apologize for the delayed response, some internet woes on my end. It's no less appreciated, however!
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You're so very welcome, and thank you for sharing. God bless.
Comment from Ekim777
A most intriguing piece; the tragedy of the genius and the crowd. Beethoven reached an apex where he was the greatest living composer on the planet yet he lived and died in isolation, squalor and poverty whereas lesser mortals reaped their unwarranted social rewards. Beethoven wrought his revenge; He knew he was good. Musically he was devilish good. It was almost as if he had sold his soul to the devil. He was above that too. He showed humanity how to exult in spite of their suffering. Now we see the difference between your hero and mine. Who is to say who suffered most. Who can explain how and why the creative artist suffers. One thing is for sure. The appreciation of the crowd can never be compensation still your composer was a tragic hero, no mean feat in an anti-heroic era. -Ekim777
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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A most intriguing piece; the tragedy of the genius and the crowd. Beethoven reached an apex where he was the greatest living composer on the planet yet he lived and died in isolation, squalor and poverty whereas lesser mortals reaped their unwarranted social rewards. Beethoven wrought his revenge; He knew he was good. Musically he was devilish good. It was almost as if he had sold his soul to the devil. He was above that too. He showed humanity how to exult in spite of their suffering. Now we see the difference between your hero and mine. Who is to say who suffered most. Who can explain how and why the creative artist suffers. One thing is for sure. The appreciation of the crowd can never be compensation still your composer was a tragic hero, no mean feat in an anti-heroic era. -Ekim777
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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You nailed it, Ekim777! I very grateful for your excellent review and most generous rating, my friend. Hope you have a very happy Easter, and beyond...