An Overnight Success
Does it really happen overnight?123 total reviews
Comment from elchupakabra
I thought this piece was really cool, Dean. It's been a while since I've been able to read your stuff, but this was definitely a great one to come back to. I think the fans do make the author really, because in the end what we do is subjective, because it's art. Excellent work here, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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I thought this piece was really cool, Dean. It's been a while since I've been able to read your stuff, but this was definitely a great one to come back to. I think the fans do make the author really, because in the end what we do is subjective, because it's art. Excellent work here, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review it for me, 'Chup. It's nice to see you back, my friend!
Comment from amahra
Great, great poem. Loved the story and also the rhyming. The rhythm was consistent and really flowed well. Loved the pictures and the videos. Just had eye surgery, so the black background and glare of the font was a little difficult. Not your fault, though.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Great, great poem. Loved the story and also the rhyming. The rhythm was consistent and really flowed well. Loved the pictures and the videos. Just had eye surgery, so the black background and glare of the font was a little difficult. Not your fault, though.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Whoa, yes, the main thing is to keep your eyesight, my poem be damned! So sorry about that! I hope you will be 100% before too long.
Thanks for gutting it out and reading & reviewing it. I really appreciate that, amahra!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A very philosophical and thoughtful poem indeed.
I like the suspense build up and then the drop down at the end.
The separation of stanzas by images is quite effective and the poem itself tells a story many writers can relate to.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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A very philosophical and thoughtful poem indeed.
I like the suspense build up and then the drop down at the end.
The separation of stanzas by images is quite effective and the poem itself tells a story many writers can relate to.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks you, seken58, that was my intention, that many who struggle as writers could relate to it. I appreciate your thoughts and generous rating immensely!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Your poem is really as it is in reality. Not many would-be authors will make it, and sad to say, many of those writers are better than the published ones. It all depends of where you are, who you know, and who will take that chance on you. Not many these days. Excellent poem and a pleasure to read. xsx sandra
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Your poem is really as it is in reality. Not many would-be authors will make it, and sad to say, many of those writers are better than the published ones. It all depends of where you are, who you know, and who will take that chance on you. Not many these days. Excellent poem and a pleasure to read. xsx sandra
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks very much to take the time to read and review it for me, Sandra. I always look forward to seeing one of your reviews of my work, and this one is no exception.
Thanks again!
Comment from Lulube
A fine story with a cliff hanger ending. What was it that he meant? lol No more for you. I just love the pictures that you can put into your poems. I wish I knew how to incorporate those little video pictures into some of mine and where do you find them?
jUST loved this character is his trying and trying and never giving up till there was too much for him to deal with.
lulube
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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A fine story with a cliff hanger ending. What was it that he meant? lol No more for you. I just love the pictures that you can put into your poems. I wish I knew how to incorporate those little video pictures into some of mine and where do you find them?
jUST loved this character is his trying and trying and never giving up till there was too much for him to deal with.
lulube
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Lulube, I always enjoy hearing from you, my friend. I'm glad you like this one as well, and I sincerely appreciate your compliments and most generous rating. I'll PM you about the moving images, I promise.
Comment from LoannaLois
This is one to re-read over and over. Every time I read it, I glean something missed before. Honestly, Dean, you are so very talented. Part of every significant writing is the original idea.You nail that time after time. I'm glad to have the opportunity to read your writing.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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This is one to re-read over and over. Every time I read it, I glean something missed before. Honestly, Dean, you are so very talented. Part of every significant writing is the original idea.You nail that time after time. I'm glad to have the opportunity to read your writing.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thank you, L.Lois, that's such a wonderful compliment. I'm very honored that you feel that way. I'm also happy to know that you enjoyed this one, and that you glean something new and different every time you read it. That means a great deal to me, my friend!
Comment from JonnyRhymes
You manage to tell the story of a struggling author's long road to popular acclaim in this poem. You have done so in impressive detail and with a precise and reader-friendly style. Who is the author you are referring to?
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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You manage to tell the story of a struggling author's long road to popular acclaim in this poem. You have done so in impressive detail and with a precise and reader-friendly style. Who is the author you are referring to?
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks, JohnnyRhymes, and it wasn't directed at any author in particular. I wrote it after reading an article about some fans of John Clancy's who, more or less, said how mean and cruel it was of him to die, and leave some of his works unfinished, as they would never know the ending. I simply felt that was the epitome of self-absorption. I mean, c'mon, the poor guy IS dead, for Chris'sakes!
So, it's basically a "what if" story, about a writer who's intended all along to leave his fans hanging, which ironically makes him famous because the critics and his fans keep talking about him. That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Thanks so much again for your outstanding review and generous rating.
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Thanks for explaining! This is an interesting idea you have come up with & congratulations once again for bringing it to life in your poem. Jon
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale about the way the fans don't want the writer to stop writing. i feel that way about my favorite author. i re=read all of her books while waiting for the next one to come in
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale about the way the fans don't want the writer to stop writing. i feel that way about my favorite author. i re=read all of her books while waiting for the next one to come in
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks for your review, sweetwoodjax. I do much the same thing with Stephen King novels and stories.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh yes, the fans can make or break an author absolutely, I love your poem. The words are wonderful and a lot of fun to read, but the animated pictures are particularly enhancing, Giddy
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Oh yes, the fans can make or break an author absolutely, I love your poem. The words are wonderful and a lot of fun to read, but the animated pictures are particularly enhancing, Giddy
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much for your positive review and most generous rating, Giddy. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it!
Comment from Willowsong
One hit wonders tend to always go out with a bang...leave them wanting seems to be their creed. An interesting subject to choose for your piece. Relayed the tale of his 15 minutes of fame well. The gifs were a nice touch. Absolutely love the top photo.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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One hit wonders tend to always go out with a bang...leave them wanting seems to be their creed. An interesting subject to choose for your piece. Relayed the tale of his 15 minutes of fame well. The gifs were a nice touch. Absolutely love the top photo.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014
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Thank you, Willowsong. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed reading it.
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You're welcome :)