A Visit with Harper
a very short story24 total reviews
Comment from BermyBye50
Rod,
Congrats on winning the My Favorite Poet/Writer # 2 Contest. This story is a well written of a visit by a favorite writer told while immersed in a daydream. Well done.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Rod,
Congrats on winning the My Favorite Poet/Writer # 2 Contest. This story is a well written of a visit by a favorite writer told while immersed in a daydream. Well done.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you very much, Eugene. I am even rereading TKAM for about the 30th time. Rod
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Congratulations, again, Rod. I watched "To Kill a Mockingbird" when I was very young. I didn't understand its ramifications at the time.
I have a love-affair with Hollywood now because they tackle gutsy issues like this one. It's amazing such a movie was made in the 60's, (and successful at that), when there was such a violent wave of unrest in our country.
Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall did such a good job!
Best wishes, Rod. I look forward to reading more of your work!
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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Congratulations, again, Rod. I watched "To Kill a Mockingbird" when I was very young. I didn't understand its ramifications at the time.
I have a love-affair with Hollywood now because they tackle gutsy issues like this one. It's amazing such a movie was made in the 60's, (and successful at that), when there was such a violent wave of unrest in our country.
Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall did such a good job!
Best wishes, Rod. I look forward to reading more of your work!
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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I am currently rereading TKAM, and have not seen that great movie in years. Thanks so much for sharing and the congrats. Rod
Comment from Aiona
I liked this short story with good advice. I didn't see any typos. It seems to be a good match for this particular contest. Did Harper actually say that in an interview? I'm curious!
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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I liked this short story with good advice. I didn't see any typos. It seems to be a good match for this particular contest. Did Harper actually say that in an interview? I'm curious!
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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Yes, I quoted Harper verbatim from articles I read about her. Thank you for sharing my story. Rod
Comment from Y. M. Roger
An awesome entry for this unusual contest! I'm thinking Harper had to have some great personality as well ... thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :) Yvette
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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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An awesome entry for this unusual contest! I'm thinking Harper had to have some great personality as well ... thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :) Yvette
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Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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This is my third attempt to reply to your review, Yvette. I do hope you receive my thanks. Rod
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Got it, sir!! :)
Comment from zanya
Focus and meaningful this brief exchange between Harper Lee and the writer - some well chosen words and sentiments and isn't that what all writing is ultimately about?
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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Focus and meaningful this brief exchange between Harper Lee and the writer - some well chosen words and sentiments and isn't that what all writing is ultimately about?
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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I am thrilled you like my story so much. Many thanks, too, for all those bright stars. Rod
Comment from talented150
I liked your conversation with Harper Lee. Well-written with a message for us all. Usually I try to write for a certain audience, but in your writing, Harper Lee said, "Write for yourself." She encouraged "would be writers" to just write! A very good message we all need, I think.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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I liked your conversation with Harper Lee. Well-written with a message for us all. Usually I try to write for a certain audience, but in your writing, Harper Lee said, "Write for yourself." She encouraged "would be writers" to just write! A very good message we all need, I think.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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This is my third attempt to send a reply. I do hope you receive my thanks. Rod
Comment from F. William Lester
To "Kill a Mockingbird" is also one of my favorite books. I wish I could write something as memorable. I, like the rest of us, struggle daily to come up with the right words. She's right, write for your own enjoyment. I do. Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2024
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To "Kill a Mockingbird" is also one of my favorite books. I wish I could write something as memorable. I, like the rest of us, struggle daily to come up with the right words. She's right, write for your own enjoyment. I do. Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2024
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I, too, wish I could write something as memorable as TKAM. But I do write for myself. Your review is much appreciated. Rod
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My pleasure, Rod. Stay well.
Comment from Dick Waters
Hello stranger -
Liked your story and for some reason this thought came to me.
"Along Came a Sparrow"
Don't ask me where that came from - maybe it was meant to be sent?
It has been a few months, but I'm alive and the weather has dropped below our record of consecutive days in the 100's.
Best regards,
Dick
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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Hello stranger -
Liked your story and for some reason this thought came to me.
"Along Came a Sparrow"
Don't ask me where that came from - maybe it was meant to be sent?
It has been a few months, but I'm alive and the weather has dropped below our record of consecutive days in the 100's.
Best regards,
Dick
Comment Written 23-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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FanStory is not letting my replies go through. Many thanks for stopping by, Dick. I hope you can enjoy the Fall. Rod
Comment from Nicki.B
Haha! This was really funny! Oh how our dreams are so silly sometimes but sometimes they can have hidden messages!
Best of luck with the writing you would never know what can happen lol!
Well done, very good!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Haha! This was really funny! Oh how our dreams are so silly sometimes but sometimes they can have hidden messages!
Best of luck with the writing you would never know what can happen lol!
Well done, very good!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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I am delighted you enjoyed my story, NickiB. Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from Mark D. R.
Rod,
I am not sure I want to decide between the movie and the book - Gregory Peck brought Atticus to life IMHO.
Pleasing ourselves is why I started my amateur poetry adventure 25 years ago. I earnestly started down the Haiku path only 5-7 years ago. FS became my publicity route.
Lately, I onl post but maybe 2-3 times every two weeks. For a period of time I was posting more than double that quantity. Possibly my enthusiasm has dampened. Likely, I should spend more time with my poetry hobby.
So, your essay was spot on about 'meeting' Harper Lee. Her advice is worth considering!
Mark
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Rod,
I am not sure I want to decide between the movie and the book - Gregory Peck brought Atticus to life IMHO.
Pleasing ourselves is why I started my amateur poetry adventure 25 years ago. I earnestly started down the Haiku path only 5-7 years ago. FS became my publicity route.
Lately, I onl post but maybe 2-3 times every two weeks. For a period of time I was posting more than double that quantity. Possibly my enthusiasm has dampened. Likely, I should spend more time with my poetry hobby.
So, your essay was spot on about 'meeting' Harper Lee. Her advice is worth considering!
Mark
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Mark, I am frustrated with FS. I wrote you a lengthy reply which did not go through. This is becoming more and more common. But I did want to thank you for your review and interesting personal comments. Rod
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I too have had that problem - five times I responded to the same reviewer and it never was sent/received.
I wrote to Tom about it, but it did not get fixed - frustrating!
Mark