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Reminiscing

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A collection of short stories

36 total reviews 
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
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Life is just life, we do the best we can and hopefully learn if we have any sense. Nag nag nag don't forget to write me a card please. You can say:

Karen whined as only she can
I wanted to toss her right out of the van
she said please please
on her rickety knees
and, after all I am a fan

I am sure yours will be better! I still owe you two.Karen

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
    I doubt mine would be any better. LOL Thank you for brightening my day.
Comment from Ric Myworld
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A month traveling has kept me so far behind that I've not been able to read everyone and everything they post, but I have tried to drop in and catch what I could. Looking forward to tuning in for your short stories. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
    I'm hope you enjoyed reading and I appreciate the fact that you were able to read this. Thank you. HUGS!!!!
Comment from Paul McFarland
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Sounds like a good idea, Barb. I'll be looking forward to the adventure. I have toyed around about writing about myself, but have never come up with the courage.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
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Barbara,
You' write about living a life of many "downs," yet you've overcome them.
I think a novel of all the hardships youve endured mentioned (especially surviving the grueling regimen of chemo) would be an excellent read.
Good luck, Barbara.
Cindy
Good luck, Barbara, with this endeavor.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from T B Botts
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Hello Barbara,
I wish I had a six for this. It's never easy to share all the nitty-gritty details of our lives. Whenever we put something on paper for the whole world to see, we expose ourselves and our vulnerability to those who may not understand or care or who just like to criticize because it somehow makes them feel better. Personally, I would love to read your story. I've never found a person who wasn't interesting to at least some degree.
I get the feeling that you are a strong woman, so I assume you'll be able to handle any negative reviews you could possibly get, though from what I've read so far, I doubt there will be any. Go for it gal. I'm looking forward to what you've got to share.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it
Comment from GoWiSt
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Wow, so many interesting aspects of your life that you could--should--definitely write about. Something in any of them could positively impact a reader's life. Sorry to hear that you were a battered spouse. Hope that episode is far behind you and your current partner is loving/supportive. We're eagerly waiting for your first install...

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    My present husband and I have been married almost 40 years. I learned a lot as I got older. I made him promise before I married him that if he ever raised his hand to me, I was gone.
Comment from Janet Foor
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Sounds like you could write a novel or two with all the material you have mentioned. Also, I believe you are far from boring and that you have an audience waiting to read your work.

Looking forward to your first story.

Blessings
Janet


 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from judiverse
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I think It's good to venture into new territory. You mention all the possibilities for topics to write about. You could probably weave them all in. You could use a chronological approach if you do. Your time as an Army wife would make another interesting book. I would be eager to know how you managed to find time to write while you were still teaching. Best of luck with your writing, whichever approach you decide to take. judi

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
reply by judiverse on 06-Jul-2024
    You're welcome. I see so many different approaches you could take. To me focusing on your life as an Army wife and mother would guarantee interest. judi
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    They will be the main topics. I am considering doing a short story just introducing my family. Not sure how it would go over, but when I'm writing about a child's escapades, it would take a while introducing him. It may work better doing it all at once. What do you think?
reply by judiverse on 06-Jul-2024
    You could make that the introduction to the book. You might introduce your family that way. You could just work them into your account if you do a chronological presentation. judi
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    Good idea.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Hello, Barbara,

500 words is perfect for me. LoL. But with your stories, and a few fanstory writers, is easy to follow. Your imagistic writing and detailed and interesting stories are easy to read. There are some writers write books that are hard to follow... they are boring.

I am interested in all the topics you mentioned.

I was married to an airforce Sargent who was ready to retire so I didn't get the full experience. It's almost like a cult but in a good way.

Good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
    You're right. Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from estory
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Sounds as if you have plenty of material here for a novel. It should be very interesting; definitely valid topics and important topics to express your perspective on. I am looking forward to reading this one. estory

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
reply by estory on 06-Jul-2024
    I have a question for you. How do handle the tax implications of the income from these books? estory
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    Amazon provides a tax form for me to take to my tax person. I've just got signed up with other forums and had to provide tax information so I'm guessing they will too. When I sell them independently, I keep my own records.