Success With Fanstory
From a published author.68 total reviews
Comment from susand3022
Hi Bob! Congratulations! I'm so very excited for you!!! I'm not sure if I'll ever get that far, but I certainly have come a long way, thanks to you and others like you. I have a long way to go and have a full - I don't want to say edit when it's going to be more like a rewrite in some places I'm sure, especially in the beginning - to go.
I tell all of the new people I come across, that are like me when I came here, not to be discouraged if they get a long critique. I tell them that it's one of their best learning tools... that and reading/reviewing. You have taught me so much, more than I learned in any class, and I will be forever grateful.
I'll see you around the forum and good luck with the new book! :)
Susan
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Hi Bob! Congratulations! I'm so very excited for you!!! I'm not sure if I'll ever get that far, but I certainly have come a long way, thanks to you and others like you. I have a long way to go and have a full - I don't want to say edit when it's going to be more like a rewrite in some places I'm sure, especially in the beginning - to go.
I tell all of the new people I come across, that are like me when I came here, not to be discouraged if they get a long critique. I tell them that it's one of their best learning tools... that and reading/reviewing. You have taught me so much, more than I learned in any class, and I will be forever grateful.
I'll see you around the forum and good luck with the new book! :)
Susan
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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I appreciate your review my friend. (Incidentally, a signed copy of any of my novels can be gotten from me directly. They will be signed with a personal inscription dedicated to you. Let me know if you are interested. :) Bless you Susan. x Bob
Comment from judiverse
This is so inspirational, and especially encouaraging to new FS members.
You mention your publishing success came after many years of writing. That's true of many successful writers. I'm glad you are at work on a new Cleve. I'm a lover of mystery stories, so I'll be sure to follow. Will be working on it. I like your tone in this. Sometimes the successful writers begin to take on an attitude. (Such as taking an argumentative tone in their reviews here on FS.) Best of luck to you! judi
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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This is so inspirational, and especially encouaraging to new FS members.
You mention your publishing success came after many years of writing. That's true of many successful writers. I'm glad you are at work on a new Cleve. I'm a lover of mystery stories, so I'll be sure to follow. Will be working on it. I like your tone in this. Sometimes the successful writers begin to take on an attitude. (Such as taking an argumentative tone in their reviews here on FS.) Best of luck to you! judi
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Hi Judi. Again, I thank you for your order of my new novel I cannot remember, sorry to say, did you get copies of my first two in the Ceve Hawkins series? Let me kno one wy or the other. :) Your friend Bob (Thanks for the sixer too. Bob
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You're welcome. I have those books, and I also have "Falling UP the Stairs." Will look forward to your next Cleve. judi
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Bless you dear friend. Thanks again. Bob
Comment from Susan Larson
I agree that fanstory is a wonderful place to be for pre-editing and proofreading before publishing or even simply before a contest deadline. I love all the nit pickers who catch all my spags. I wish newspaper editors were as conscientious about the job they are paid to do.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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I agree that fanstory is a wonderful place to be for pre-editing and proofreading before publishing or even simply before a contest deadline. I love all the nit pickers who catch all my spags. I wish newspaper editors were as conscientious about the job they are paid to do.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Hi Sue. LOL I agree with you. :) Bob
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork, Bob.
-It's good to see you on FS,
and congratulations on the new book.
-You have written a good piece
about writing and achieving
a goal, as well as thanking those
on FS who have supported
you with help and advice.
-It is a great place to share
ideas and dreams.
-I am glad this one has come true, too.
-Good luck with the book.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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-Nice artwork, Bob.
-It's good to see you on FS,
and congratulations on the new book.
-You have written a good piece
about writing and achieving
a goal, as well as thanking those
on FS who have supported
you with help and advice.
-It is a great place to share
ideas and dreams.
-I am glad this one has come true, too.
-Good luck with the book.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much my friend. God bless you. I hope all is well with your health. : ) Bob
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You are very welcome, Bob, and things are good; hope they are with you, too.
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Just back problems and I am using a cane. LOL Bless you Pam. Bob
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Thanks for sharing, Bob. Hope things improve regarding your back.
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: ) Thank you my friend. Bob
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You're welcome.
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:) Bob
Comment from dragonpoet
You are most kindly welcome, Bob. Congrats on your good fortune with publishing your work. Glad we fanstorians helped.
I think non-fiction novel is the wrong terminology. I thinik you meant
historic fiction.
Can't wait for your new book.
Joan
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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You are most kindly welcome, Bob. Congrats on your good fortune with publishing your work. Glad we fanstorians helped.
I think non-fiction novel is the wrong terminology. I thinik you meant
historic fiction.
Can't wait for your new book.
Joan
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Thank you again Joan. :) Bob
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Don't mention it, Bob.
Joan
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Bob, the gratitude and advice given here is such an eloquent gesture. You must know that your particular persona with your fellow authors is that of a true mentor. Your reviews are so supportive and beyond unique. I am sure FanStory has much to be thankful for in having you as a member. I wish you more blessed success in the future that will compensate for your dedication to your craft. God Bless You always.
Ralf
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Bob, the gratitude and advice given here is such an eloquent gesture. You must know that your particular persona with your fellow authors is that of a true mentor. Your reviews are so supportive and beyond unique. I am sure FanStory has much to be thankful for in having you as a member. I wish you more blessed success in the future that will compensate for your dedication to your craft. God Bless You always.
Ralf
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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You are so sweet my friend. God bless you. Bob
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Aww. But not as sweet as you.
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:) Bob
Comment from Pantygynt
What a great 'thank you' letter this is, and although I did not enter on the FanStory scene until 2015, I have been a fan of all your work since then. I have always valued your helpful criticism, and appreciated your honesty when you ceased reviewing my novel on the grounds that fantasy wasn't your thing.
That one is shortly to end (in mid February) and I have planned another novel that is not fantasy, called 'The Maid of the Mill', which should start appearing here in mid February.
Of all your prose writing I think I enjoyed 'Falling up the Stairs' most, as Cleve and his exploits was not really 'my thing', probably because I am a Limey. Nevertheless I found the struggle interesting and educative.
It was good to see your name in my 'in box' once again, and I look forward to seeing it with greater frequency in future.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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What a great 'thank you' letter this is, and although I did not enter on the FanStory scene until 2015, I have been a fan of all your work since then. I have always valued your helpful criticism, and appreciated your honesty when you ceased reviewing my novel on the grounds that fantasy wasn't your thing.
That one is shortly to end (in mid February) and I have planned another novel that is not fantasy, called 'The Maid of the Mill', which should start appearing here in mid February.
Of all your prose writing I think I enjoyed 'Falling up the Stairs' most, as Cleve and his exploits was not really 'my thing', probably because I am a Limey. Nevertheless I found the struggle interesting and educative.
It was good to see your name in my 'in box' once again, and I look forward to seeing it with greater frequency in future.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Hi Jim nd thank you so much for your response go this post. I always loved your poetry and will try again to "grasp" the essen ce of your fantasy story Pleas let me know when you post chapter one. :) your friend always. Bob
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I wish you luck with your new novel Bob and this is indeed a fine tribute to your fans on Fanstory and your wider audience who purchased your books on Amazon, good luck for the future, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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I wish you luck with your new novel Bob and this is indeed a fine tribute to your fans on Fanstory and your wider audience who purchased your books on Amazon, good luck for the future, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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You have always been so supportive and you ae beyond sweet Dolly. God bless you. :) Bob
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This piece is very skillfully-composed, informative, and encouraging--conveying a message of advice to persevere with our writing. CONGRATS on the publication of that fourth novel!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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This piece is very skillfully-composed, informative, and encouraging--conveying a message of advice to persevere with our writing. CONGRATS on the publication of that fourth novel!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Hi Janice I am truly sory I have missed so much of your writing. I just barely got started with reading some of it and I had to leave for a while. I will be back shortly though. Bless you. : ) Bob
ps (Incidentally, a signed copy of any of my novels can be gotten from me directly. They will be signed with a personal inscription to you. Let me know if you are interested. :) Again, Bless you. Bob
Comment from Alyssa Weisbrod
I am so happy to hear all about your success that has stemmed from this site. I am new to the whole aspect of putting my own writing out in the world for people to read and critique. I am hoping this helps to build my confidence in regards to my writing. I am so glad to hear your story and will definitely have to check out your books!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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I am so happy to hear all about your success that has stemmed from this site. I am new to the whole aspect of putting my own writing out in the world for people to read and critique. I am hoping this helps to build my confidence in regards to my writing. I am so glad to hear your story and will definitely have to check out your books!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
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Thank you again Alyssa. Welcome aboard Fanstory and Good Luck. :) Bob