The Devil Fights Back
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "The Devil Fights Back - Ch. 8"Challenges in the pharmaceutical field
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Comment from Neonewman
Oh, damn. Maria had me thinking she had calmed down some. But, as par for the course, she's still kind of a bitch. I knew she would think the opposite as she's not a fan of her son-in-law. I feel there will be quite a bit of drama to come. Brilliant chapter, Jim.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Oh, damn. Maria had me thinking she had calmed down some. But, as par for the course, she's still kind of a bitch. I knew she would think the opposite as she's not a fan of her son-in-law. I feel there will be quite a bit of drama to come. Brilliant chapter, Jim.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Nah, not yet. Yeah, we've got a showdown coming between her and Julia. I think you may enjoy how it gets resolved. Thanks so much for that 6, Steve.
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Sweet! I knew that was coming because Maria won't be able to contain herself.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The Mother has arrived then, I expect she doesn't much like being called Grandma! We spell (fridge) like this in the UK. I am taking a trip on a plane in two days and the airline is very strict on weight and case size, so I sympathise with Marie and I'll be glad when I reach my destination! Ha ha ha, another fine chapter Jim, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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The Mother has arrived then, I expect she doesn't much like being called Grandma! We spell (fridge) like this in the UK. I am taking a trip on a plane in two days and the airline is very strict on weight and case size, so I sympathise with Marie and I'll be glad when I reach my destination! Ha ha ha, another fine chapter Jim, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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We spell it fridge in the US too; I just misspelled it. Good catch, Dolly. We will also be flying on Friday. Not particularly looking forward to it. The seats are so cramped these days! Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Do you think there's any hope for her?
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Babies and children have a habit of melting hearts, so we will see. I fly with a budget airline and the seats are awful! Love Dolly x x x
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Grandma is on the scene, and I feel trouble on the way. I would hope not, but this lady is trouble, with a capital T, no matter how you shape it. I can't wait to read more and see how this fits into your plot.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Grandma is on the scene, and I feel trouble on the way. I would hope not, but this lady is trouble, with a capital T, no matter how you shape it. I can't wait to read more and see how this fits into your plot.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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That's the image I'm trying to project at this point. Let's see how long she can maintain it and what, if anything, might make her reconsider how she is.
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Very good questions.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I just love your subtle digs offering yet another few glimpses into a flawed personality without saying a negative word. To me, the key to great writing, letting the reader think things out and make the decisions for themselves, right or wrong. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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I just love your subtle digs offering yet another few glimpses into a flawed personality without saying a negative word. To me, the key to great writing, letting the reader think things out and make the decisions for themselves, right or wrong. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Thanks, Ric. That's such a good point you made and something I continually struggle with. Sometimes I have a tendency to overexplain. Comes from my background as a systems analyst in which I had to be extremely clear in writing documentation for both my users and the programmers in order to get the correct results.
It's always an issue in my creative writing as to how much to explain. Thanks for your encouraging words here.
Comment from BethShelby
Marie sounds like she plans to be handful. She is determined to thin the worst of son-in-law. She seems sure he is doing something illigal. JUlia shouldn't have brought her back into her life.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Marie sounds like she plans to be handful. She is determined to thin the worst of son-in-law. She seems sure he is doing something illigal. JUlia shouldn't have brought her back into her life.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Sometimes things are best left alone, but then again, there's always hope that things may improve. We'll have to wait and see how this one goes.
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Jim,
Another great chapter in your book. So Dana was right about Fran being and FBI agent. Like a good author you left me hanging. I guess that's what a good writer does (ha, ha).
Well done
Cecilia
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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Jim,
Another great chapter in your book. So Dana was right about Fran being and FBI agent. Like a good author you left me hanging. I guess that's what a good writer does (ha, ha).
Well done
Cecilia
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Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Cecilia. Dana's a pretty sharp cookie. Maybe not so much in book-learning, but she's intuitive and has common sense.
Marie, on the other hand, is just a mean, sarcastic, entitled person who you love to hate. Is there anything that might turn her around? We'll see.
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You're welcome
Cecilia
Comment from Wendy G
This reunion is not going to go well. She's already grumpy and has had too much alcohol, and has, of course, jumped to wrong conclusions about Brian. Not a very nice grandmother figure! Very well written.
Wendy
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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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This reunion is not going to go well. She's already grumpy and has had too much alcohol, and has, of course, jumped to wrong conclusions about Brian. Not a very nice grandmother figure! Very well written.
Wendy
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Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Wendy. Yes, Marie is quite a trip. Close-minded, sarcastic, a privileged snob, and a mean person. Is there any hope for a person like that? We'll see.