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A collection of short stories

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Comment from estory
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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
    Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
reply by estory on 06-Jul-2024
    I have a question for you. How do handle the tax implications of the income from these books? estory
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
    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
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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


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reply by Ulla on 05-Jul-2024
    Smiles !!!
Comment from Dawn Munro
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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
    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.
reply by Dawn Munro on 05-Jul-2024
    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
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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


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Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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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


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Comment from Jim Wile
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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


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Comment from Jacob1395
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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


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Comment from Sanku
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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


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Comment from Sankey
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Dear Sis in the Lord, I so look forward to reading more about you and your life in the US Army as a battered bride. I am still trying to as some call it "get my finger out" and get back to writing. Keep it coming.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024


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Comment from jmdg1954
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Barbara.
By all means continue forward with the evolution of this novel of connected stories. I would be on board to reading it.

Everyone's life probably seems boring to themselves, but not to others!

Cheers,
John

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2024


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