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AGE:
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LOC: Stanwood, WA
GEN: Female
LAST LOGIN: March 11
LOC: Stanwood, WA
GEN: Female
LAST LOGIN: March 11
So, I’ve written a book – now what?
I’ve always wanted to be a writer – ever since the 2nd grade when I and a friend wrote a story about a heroic bunny rabbit. I’ve written all my life in journals, for my children and husband, for friends … but until recently had not made the decision to finally put my thoughts in order and write a novel.
I am in the process of editing my first novel and finishing two others. I go between the three of them so that I don’t get too bored with the storylines. I invite polite, constructive criticism of my works submitted, and I will happily return the favor.
In addition, I will accept any suggestions on publishing, as I am so new to the idea of publishing a novel that I don’t even know which step to ta…
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27726 70th Ave NW Stanwood, WA 98292 September 22, 2008 Laurence J. Kirshbaum LJK Literary Management Via Urbis website Dear Mr. Kirshbaum, My name is Andrea Wyatt Detrick, and I have long been interested in the story of my family’s background. When researching the family’sgenealogy, I came across a little secret that I couldn’t seem to find answers for within my family circle, so I wrote a fictionalized story about what could have happened, titled, In the Hear...
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Longing for criticism; I hate it.
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Chapter 18 Hope for a New Beginning Johnson drove the little Model T down the dirt road, anxious to see his children. Thomas and Hettie ran out of the little shack of Charlie and Rachel’s, Hettie nearly 10 years old now and Thomas almost 3, toddling after her. Johnson worked at a cotton mill just outside of Gatlin, becoming a foreman in no time. There was a war brewing, and he had had to sign up in the draft, even though he was listed as a father. He hoped that would stop the government from ...
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Chapter 17 The Worst Day The pain was agonizing – Regina’s insides felt like they were being ripped in half, with a piercing scream stuck inside her head. Hettie leaned over to dab her forehead with a wet cloth; Regina hated that Hettie was seeing her this way, knew that the young child would be forever scarred, watching her mother die slowly. They huddled together now on a low-slung bed that was bolted to the wall and floor of the small shack that the two of them shared. Regina took it in st...
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Chapter 16 Regina’s Family, All Together A large meal had been prepared and set out in the air that felt like Spring. The sun had come out to grace the wedding, kissing its blessing down upon Regina and Johnson, who stared often at each other, smiled, held hands, and kissed. Regina’s family all surrounded her, doting on her and smiling at her fortune. This was the happiness they had wanted for her when she had been sent away from Blessed Hill, and even though her life had taken several turns,...
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Nicely done. I read it through a couple of times to make sure I had the full meaning - and I believe now that I do, and it's a very sweet sentiment. I love the title, too, which vividly reminded me of an over-salivary kiss I once shared with someone who looked like the perfect kind of kisser, and I never looked at him quite the same. I really like the rhyming, and wish more people would rely on its boundaries. Your creativity in prose in order to keep the tempo was done very well. Thanks much...
I completely agree with this - isn't this what we're all trying to stay away from?? Well put and well taken. I like the capitalization of each word, as well, as it makes each word seem very important, and seems to negate the issue of needing a period or not, which obviously you decided it didn't. I can see where some people who are strict rule-abiders would have a problem with no period, but I think it's stronger without one. Thanks for the read, and the thought!
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