Reminiscing
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Comment from judiverse
I think It's good to venture into new territory. You mention all the possibilities for topics to write about. You could probably weave them all in. You could use a chronological approach if you do. Your time as an Army wife would make another interesting book. I would be eager to know how you managed to find time to write while you were still teaching. Best of luck with your writing, whichever approach you decide to take. judi
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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I think It's good to venture into new territory. You mention all the possibilities for topics to write about. You could probably weave them all in. You could use a chronological approach if you do. Your time as an Army wife would make another interesting book. I would be eager to know how you managed to find time to write while you were still teaching. Best of luck with your writing, whichever approach you decide to take. judi
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
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You're welcome. I see so many different approaches you could take. To me focusing on your life as an Army wife and mother would guarantee interest. judi
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They will be the main topics. I am considering doing a short story just introducing my family. Not sure how it would go over, but when I'm writing about a child's escapades, it would take a while introducing him. It may work better doing it all at once. What do you think?
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You could make that the introduction to the book. You might introduce your family that way. You could just work them into your account if you do a chronological presentation. judi
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Good idea.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Barbara,
500 words is perfect for me. LoL. But with your stories, and a few fanstory writers, is easy to follow. Your imagistic writing and detailed and interesting stories are easy to read. There are some writers write books that are hard to follow... they are boring.
I am interested in all the topics you mentioned.
I was married to an airforce Sargent who was ready to retire so I didn't get the full experience. It's almost like a cult but in a good way.
Good luck!
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Hello, Barbara,
500 words is perfect for me. LoL. But with your stories, and a few fanstory writers, is easy to follow. Your imagistic writing and detailed and interesting stories are easy to read. There are some writers write books that are hard to follow... they are boring.
I am interested in all the topics you mentioned.
I was married to an airforce Sargent who was ready to retire so I didn't get the full experience. It's almost like a cult but in a good way.
Good luck!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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You're right. Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from estory
Sounds as if you have plenty of material here for a novel. It should be very interesting; definitely valid topics and important topics to express your perspective on. I am looking forward to reading this one. estory
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Sounds as if you have plenty of material here for a novel. It should be very interesting; definitely valid topics and important topics to express your perspective on. I am looking forward to reading this one. estory
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
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I have a question for you. How do handle the tax implications of the income from these books? estory
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Amazon provides a tax form for me to take to my tax person. I've just got signed up with other forums and had to provide tax information so I'm guessing they will too. When I sell them independently, I keep my own records.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Barbara, I will certainly be interested in reading your life raising four boys, while following your husband from base to base. It's a life I can imagine. A big hug, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Hi Barbara, I will certainly be interested in reading your life raising four boys, while following your husband from base to base. It's a life I can imagine. A big hug, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
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Smiles !!!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Okay, you've won me over. I can't promise to follow faithfully, since I can no longer sit for long periods of time, but this is of great interest to me because I love you, my friend.
I would rate this with six stars for its perfection in the telling, but I am fresh out, Barbara. Forgive me, and know that I not only enjoyed this, but want to encourage you to (INDEED!) write this book. So a virtual six stars will have to do. ************************!!!
(By the way, smaller 'bites' like this make it a little easier to follow a book. I know the challenge when we have to promote, but maybe a little less reward of phoney dollars would make offering 500 words instead of 1,000+ easier...?)
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Okay, you've won me over. I can't promise to follow faithfully, since I can no longer sit for long periods of time, but this is of great interest to me because I love you, my friend.
I would rate this with six stars for its perfection in the telling, but I am fresh out, Barbara. Forgive me, and know that I not only enjoyed this, but want to encourage you to (INDEED!) write this book. So a virtual six stars will have to do. ************************!!!
(By the way, smaller 'bites' like this make it a little easier to follow a book. I know the challenge when we have to promote, but maybe a little less reward of phoney dollars would make offering 500 words instead of 1,000+ easier...?)
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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I'm pretty sure because these are short stories they will be in smaller sections. A chapter in a novel is around 3000 words, normally, so it's often hard to break them into smaller bites and keep unity. I struggle with that, and rarely post over 2000 words. I try to keep the novels as close to 1600 as I can. Thank you for the support. I appreciate it. Sending hugs, love, and prayers.
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Thank you for the hugs, love and prayers, and the explanation of your intentions -- back at you with hugs, love and prayers, my friend. xxoo
Comment from Daylily
I was raised in a military family so I am familiar with the life. My father was an Army CWO, my stepfather an Air force Sergeant, and my husband a Navy Captain. Back in the mid-sixties, I gave serious thought to joining the AF myself, but doubted I would make it through boot camp. Truth!
I think your book sounds like a marvelous idea, and I have no doubt you would bring it to fruition in an outstanding way. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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I was raised in a military family so I am familiar with the life. My father was an Army CWO, my stepfather an Air force Sergeant, and my husband a Navy Captain. Back in the mid-sixties, I gave serious thought to joining the AF myself, but doubted I would make it through boot camp. Truth!
I think your book sounds like a marvelous idea, and I have no doubt you would bring it to fruition in an outstanding way. Best wishes!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Writing about your boys reminds me of Beth's book about raising her children in Mississippi and Louisiana - boy, she had some crazy stories, as I'm sure you do.
You've listed several topics that your readers will relate to, which will cause them to want to read what you write. I've always believed that it's the way you write it that makes it interesting enough to read.
I look forward to reading some of these chapters. Thanks for letting us know what's coming.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Writing about your boys reminds me of Beth's book about raising her children in Mississippi and Louisiana - boy, she had some crazy stories, as I'm sure you do.
You've listed several topics that your readers will relate to, which will cause them to want to read what you write. I've always believed that it's the way you write it that makes it interesting enough to read.
I look forward to reading some of these chapters. Thanks for letting us know what's coming.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Jim Wile
This sounds like a wonderful project, Barbara, and I'm sure that in your hands, it will be very interesting. I, for one, am eager to read it, as you've really piqued my curiosity with this wonderful prologue. Sounds like you've led quite an interesting and varied life.
My older brother was also in the military (a doctor in the air force) and lived in Europe--both Greece and Germany--for a number of years. It made for interesting experiences, which I'm sure you also had.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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This sounds like a wonderful project, Barbara, and I'm sure that in your hands, it will be very interesting. I, for one, am eager to read it, as you've really piqued my curiosity with this wonderful prologue. Sounds like you've led quite an interesting and varied life.
My older brother was also in the military (a doctor in the air force) and lived in Europe--both Greece and Germany--for a number of years. It made for interesting experiences, which I'm sure you also had.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Jacob1395
I would really like to read this Barbara, it would be fascinating to hear from your perspective on what this was like. I think plenty of readers on this site will think the same as me. I can't wait to find out more.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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I would really like to read this Barbara, it would be fascinating to hear from your perspective on what this was like. I think plenty of readers on this site will think the same as me. I can't wait to find out more.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Sanku
If you don't get what you like learn.to like what you get my mother used to say that.
I love to read about personal stories.You could also write your formative years and your unforgettable moments
All the best keep writing
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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If you don't get what you like learn.to like what you get my mother used to say that.
I love to read about personal stories.You could also write your formative years and your unforgettable moments
All the best keep writing
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your support. I appreciate it.
