An Overnight Success
Does it really happen overnight?123 total reviews
Comment from Joy Graham
A story poem that hit home for me today. Got yet another rejection letter that left me feeling crushed. A friend told me I owed it to my characters to finish the trilogy. That made me stop and think. So, thanks to my supportive friends I'm not giving up writing just yet. I can see how the pressure of millions of fans could change that delicate balance of a writers safe place to create. Not that it could ever happen to me lol! I will be content to write for my small audience. Maybe some day someone will think I didn't do such a bad job of it :)
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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A story poem that hit home for me today. Got yet another rejection letter that left me feeling crushed. A friend told me I owed it to my characters to finish the trilogy. That made me stop and think. So, thanks to my supportive friends I'm not giving up writing just yet. I can see how the pressure of millions of fans could change that delicate balance of a writers safe place to create. Not that it could ever happen to me lol! I will be content to write for my small audience. Maybe some day someone will think I didn't do such a bad job of it :)
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thank you for "getting it" concerning this poem, Joy. Ultimately, it is you, and you alone, who own the characters in your stories and poetry. As far as your writing goes, I think you do a fabulous job at it. There are publishers out there who will take a serious interest in you and your work one day, if not tomorrow, lol!
Never give up, and write every--single--day!
Have an excellent week, my friend.
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Great observation. All of us dream of this. In Stephen King's book Misery he created a character he grew to hate, then killed her off. He didn't count on his number one fan, and his dream became his worst nightmare.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Great observation. All of us dream of this. In Stephen King's book Misery he created a character he grew to hate, then killed her off. He didn't count on his number one fan, and his dream became his worst nightmare.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Yes, Annie Wilkes was a one of a kind character, wasn't she? So terrifying...
Thanks for your observations and most generous rating, CALLAHNMR. I greatly appreciate it!
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Looking down at other reviews I see someone else mentioned Misery. And there was also Conan Doyle. He grew to hate Sherlock Holmes, wanted to be known for more serious work. He even tried to turn down a peerage, thinking it was for Sherlock, until his mother made him accept it. The public demanded Sherlock, so he brought him back from the dead.
Comment from Autumn Splendour
It's not often that I come across such a hilarious, succinct and amazing poem! It keeps me laughing from the beginning to the end.
Well at least the persona reached the status of published author. I'm still struggling and do need more inspirational poems like yours. Great work! Keep it up and I look forward to more. Also the animations and images are just awesome!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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It's not often that I come across such a hilarious, succinct and amazing poem! It keeps me laughing from the beginning to the end.
Well at least the persona reached the status of published author. I'm still struggling and do need more inspirational poems like yours. Great work! Keep it up and I look forward to more. Also the animations and images are just awesome!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Autumn, I so pleased that you enjoyed this. I know the animated art isn't for everyone, but I always strive to present something uniquely different. The words, those are my number one priority. Then, I seek out photos or animations to enhance them, but they're really just the "gravy" on the "meat", if you will.
Thanks so much again for an awesome review, and the generous rating of six stars.
Comment from billscott
That was outstanding.
I believe all authors go through something like this in their hearts and imagination...the flash of discovery and the following that is hoped for.
Ownership of characters?
One word.
MISERY - Stephen King
Gotta go hide the ax before I write any further...lol.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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That was outstanding.
I believe all authors go through something like this in their hearts and imagination...the flash of discovery and the following that is hoped for.
Ownership of characters?
One word.
MISERY - Stephen King
Gotta go hide the ax before I write any further...lol.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Ha ha, yeah, you'd better, Bill!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me on this one, as well as for the excellent rating. I am very grateful!
Comment from Ben Colder
You did it again Dean. Those old black and white none talkie movie strips breaks it into reaching for more. Leaves a fellow mesmerized. Well done as usual. Blessings
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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You did it again Dean. Those old black and white none talkie movie strips breaks it into reaching for more. Leaves a fellow mesmerized. Well done as usual. Blessings
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much, ben my friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Comment from Terrie DeGolier
I guess all good things must come to an end. It's getting there that is the most rewarding. Your pictures are fantastic; loved the old type writer instead of the computer. I believe most of us started out on the old Remington or another brand. Enjoyable to read with mention in your notes it is the readers who keep you writing and that is so true. You have a talent and I feel you will always be writing. God Bless Terrie
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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I guess all good things must come to an end. It's getting there that is the most rewarding. Your pictures are fantastic; loved the old type writer instead of the computer. I believe most of us started out on the old Remington or another brand. Enjoyable to read with mention in your notes it is the readers who keep you writing and that is so true. You have a talent and I feel you will always be writing. God Bless Terrie
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much for those wonderful compliments, Terrie. I'm really happy that you enjoyed this story poem.
Comment from Dawn Munro
What a clever premise for this most entertaining poem, Dean; I can well imagine how fans would feel when the author stopped writing, especially about a specific set of characters that had been written into more than one book. (*grin*)
Well done, as always. Wonderfully illustrated as well.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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What a clever premise for this most entertaining poem, Dean; I can well imagine how fans would feel when the author stopped writing, especially about a specific set of characters that had been written into more than one book. (*grin*)
Well done, as always. Wonderfully illustrated as well.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thank you, Dawn, as always. I really appreciate it!
I wrote this as a backhanded response to an article I read recently. Some of Tom Clancy's fans were upset after his death because they'll never know the ending to a few of his unfinished works. REALLY!? I mean, the poor guy IS dead, fro heaven's sakes!
Thanks so much again!
Comment from Kingsland
This reminds me of how people would clamor for the next Harry Potter book. I found that this poem has an excellent cadence and it tells it tale well in a very well constructed poetic verve. I enjoyed reading and writing this response for it... John
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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This reminds me of how people would clamor for the next Harry Potter book. I found that this poem has an excellent cadence and it tells it tale well in a very well constructed poetic verve. I enjoyed reading and writing this response for it... John
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thanks, John. J.R. Rowlings was exactly who I thought about as I wrote it, but it was in response to an article I'd read about some disgruntled fans, upset that they won't know the endings to some of Tom Clancy's work because he died suddenly. Really?, I thought, That's what they're worried about? The poor man is dead, after all! Their audacity incensed me so badly, I wrote this poem as sort of a "what if" scenario.
Thanks again, my friend!
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That's pretty heartless of those people...
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Yes, I thought so too, John. Now you know the meaning behind my little story, lol...
Comment from Christof McTarnahan
Great stuff as always.I like the sardonic twist at the end. You have amazed me once again, Mr.Nuts. Keep crankin' em' out.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Great stuff as always.I like the sardonic twist at the end. You have amazed me once again, Mr.Nuts. Keep crankin' em' out.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Hey, thanks a million, 'Sak. You know how highly I value your opinions, my friend. I really appreciate that!
Comment from royowen
A superbly written poem Dean, you are truly gifted! This is an epic work as an ode to a unnamed author, who, tired of the fame and fortune that comes with that sort of talent! The trouble with talent is that it's given to the most ordinary of men! You are good with a written narrative, the rhyme and rhythm is excellent! Well done, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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A superbly written poem Dean, you are truly gifted! This is an epic work as an ode to a unnamed author, who, tired of the fame and fortune that comes with that sort of talent! The trouble with talent is that it's given to the most ordinary of men! You are good with a written narrative, the rhyme and rhythm is excellent! Well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much, Roy. I truly appreciate your very kind review.