We Did It
The road from idea to publication17 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
When Terry mentioned the book to me early on, I have to admit I was skeptical about a Christmas book. I mean, it wasn't even Christmas season. I had no doubt, Terry, the born promoter, could pull off whatever he tried to do, but it wasn't for me. I'm glad you talented writers and your delightful stories all came together and created a new Christmas tradition families can enjoy by the fireplace with a hot cocoa for years to come. Well, Terry, will need a little Gentleman Jack too. Congratulations on your project and its success! Ric
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When Terry mentioned the book to me early on, I have to admit I was skeptical about a Christmas book. I mean, it wasn't even Christmas season. I had no doubt, Terry, the born promoter, could pull off whatever he tried to do, but it wasn't for me. I'm glad you talented writers and your delightful stories all came together and created a new Christmas tradition families can enjoy by the fireplace with a hot cocoa for years to come. Well, Terry, will need a little Gentleman Jack too. Congratulations on your project and its success! Ric
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
Comment from DonandVicki
What a radical and fun idea. I think this is very inventive and could work on other genres; Chrismas, Haiku, Thriller...on and on. I guess it would take someone to spearhead this effort.
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What a radical and fun idea. I think this is very inventive and could work on other genres; Chrismas, Haiku, Thriller...on and on. I guess it would take someone to spearhead this effort.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
Comment from Carol Clark2
Congratulations on publication of this anthology of Christmas stories. I'm happy for each one of you. It's fun to hear a bit of the joint publication process. It's especially nice to see you writing again on FanStory. Blessings. Carol
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Congratulations on publication of this anthology of Christmas stories. I'm happy for each one of you. It's fun to hear a bit of the joint publication process. It's especially nice to see you writing again on FanStory. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
Comment from Y. M. Roger
What a wonderful experience to have traveled that road with your friends... thanx for sharing the warmth of a dream come true this evening! ;) Good luck with everything and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year to you as well! ;)
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What a wonderful experience to have traveled that road with your friends... thanx for sharing the warmth of a dream come true this evening! ;) Good luck with everything and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year to you as well! ;)
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Congratulations on the publishing of your combined works. It sounds like a lot of work but I am guessing it might have been a lot of fun as well. Good luck on selling a book for every Christmas stocking in America.
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Congratulations on the publishing of your combined works. It sounds like a lot of work but I am guessing it might have been a lot of fun as well. Good luck on selling a book for every Christmas stocking in America.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
Comment from Zach Gallows
I really enjoyed your essay. I like the idea of a concept coming together start to finish and paying off. Also I'm pretty new to this site so it gives me a lot of hope to see the kind of community and friends that can be made.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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I really enjoyed your essay. I like the idea of a concept coming together start to finish and paying off. Also I'm pretty new to this site so it gives me a lot of hope to see the kind of community and friends that can be made.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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You are in the right place to not only making writing friends, but also to learn a great deal from them. I've been on Fanstory for a long time, with some intervals of absence = always due an unavoidable situation. Thanks so much for reading and commenting ann
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Congratulations on publishing a collaborative book. As you say, it is hard to get along with different writers all with different points of view. I like the easy-to-read print size, it is easy on the eyesight for those of us with poor eyesight. Thanks for sharing the laughs the tears the difficult times you shared as you put together this wonderful Christmas story book.
Jesse
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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Congratulations on publishing a collaborative book. As you say, it is hard to get along with different writers all with different points of view. I like the easy-to-read print size, it is easy on the eyesight for those of us with poor eyesight. Thanks for sharing the laughs the tears the difficult times you shared as you put together this wonderful Christmas story book.
Jesse
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Jesse! I have the same problem some of the smaller fonts myself. I appreciate your time and effort in reading my story. ann
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Good luck with the sales of your Christmas book.
Reading small print is difficult for me.
We have that in common.
I'm glad it didn't stop you from writing your story for the book.
Enjoy the rest of the day.
Jesse
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Congratulations! I'm sure you had so much fun putting this together after you'd each finished your Christmas stories. And I'm sure you will never forget this experience. Well done. I'm sure you will sell loads, and just in time for Christmas! Well done to each of you! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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Congratulations! I'm sure you had so much fun putting this together after you'd each finished your Christmas stories. And I'm sure you will never forget this experience. Well done. I'm sure you will sell loads, and just in time for Christmas! Well done to each of you! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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I love the sound of your confidence, 'I'm sure you will sell loads.' While that was indeed the goal in the beginning, the project itself became the goad. Thanks so much for reading and sharing some thoughts. ann
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Annmuma,
Congratulations of the published book. I bet you and the others had a great time (or not) writing with these other authors from fan story. Enjoy the fruits of your collaborated labor.
Cecilia
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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Annmuma,
Congratulations of the published book. I bet you and the others had a great time (or not) writing with these other authors from fan story. Enjoy the fruits of your collaborated labor.
Cecilia
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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The fruits of our labor may just be the time for rest! Of course, we hope everyone with read and enjoy our Christmas stories. ann
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I am looking at buying this great collection of stories. I love supporting the great authors on this site.
Cecilia
Cecilia
Comment from lyenochka
You have shown us that it can be done if you have a great leader like Terry who will drive the project to completion! That's so wonderful! I bought the book as soon as Terry posted about it. I didn't know about the videos so thank you for telling us. Just as we did with Terry's book last Thanksgiving, we'll do some reading of your collaborative book this Thanksgiving!
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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You have shown us that it can be done if you have a great leader like Terry who will drive the project to completion! That's so wonderful! I bought the book as soon as Terry posted about it. I didn't know about the videos so thank you for telling us. Just as we did with Terry's book last Thanksgiving, we'll do some reading of your collaborative book this Thanksgiving!
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2024
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And that is just one of the things I will be thankful for this year - others enjoying the stories. I appreciate your time in reading and in posting a review. Thanks so much. ann