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I said my New Year Resolution was to finish my book. I have to admit, for several reasons it was alot more difficult than I originally had imagined. It took me just under five years to complete. It fills 199 pages and has 67,773 words. I like it. We'll see what happens next but I know at least I didn't sabotage the project. I overcame my insecurities and finished my novel!!!
Let me be the first to congratulate you, Brad. Fantastic news. It's always nice to see someone complete a task like that.
When will we see it on the book shelves?
Good luck on getting it published! :gl:
Awesome, Brad! Congrats on not letting OCD push you to make it 200 pages..... :) Adrian Monk would be highly disappointed.
(Monk = tv show characther with hilarious ocd)
Awesome Brad! So many people aren't able or willing to see it through. Hopefully the next one (if there is) will take you less time. Are you pursuing publishing?Quote:
Originally Posted by icedog
Well done & good luck! That must be a real sense of achievement after putting in so much.
Excellent! Don't forget me when you're rich and famous ;)
Good on you for finishing your book
Good job! What a fantastic feeling that must be. I have a few short stories that I have been "meaning" to turn into longer pieces, and never have. Maybe you'll inspire me! Probably not, though. I am an expert slacker when I want to be.
Will you give us a hint as to subject matter? If no, completely understood.
Thank you very much!Quote:
Originally Posted by fpessanha
I am familiar with Monk and believe me, I looked at the file again and again thinking exactly that it should be 200 pages! Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben325e
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Originally Posted by Quick Orange
It is an odd feeling. I got a little misty.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
I don't know about rich and famous but I do have a very strong belief it will be published. I am very lucky to have some friends who know a bit about publishing.At the time of this writing those friends have it electronically. If it is declared "ready", I will push forward. Right now I will take Basil out to play for a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoglahoo
Thanks all,
Brad
No hints required. The title is On the Road With Mr. Toes. The book is about a 3500 mile road trip in my MINI Cooper S with a polydactyl orange tabby. I took the cat on the road while my girlfriend and I took a much needed break from our relationship and my job in the medical device industry was falling apart. It is a story about learning to believe the hard way in the Serenity Prayer. You know, "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..."Quote:
Originally Posted by smokelaw1
You can see photos from the trip on my website
You took a cat on a road trip? :rofl2:
I look forward to reading it, & being able to say that i know the author!
Sounds great. I look forward to having the opportunity to read and get a signed copy of it.
Congrats! Let us know when the book is available, I am a big fan of Mr. Toes! :)
Congratulations. :tu
Congratulations!!!! I know how hard it is to keep at it...Maybe this will inspire me to get my own butt into gear...
Congratulations! Your Mr. Toes' stories are great. :gl:
Brad, warmest congratulations. That is indeed a great achievement. Finding a publisher can be a rough ride... don't forget that today you can self-publish easily. There are a few sites like LuLu.com which will enable you to publish your book professionally and start selling. A couple of friends and colleagues have done this with some success, and the books I bought are great quality. Let us know when it's available so I can buy a copy!:tu
Edward Gibbon upon publishing volume 2 of his masterpiece, The Decline and Fall Of the Roman Empire ;
"Another damned, thick, square, book! Always scribble, scribble, scribble! Eh! Mr. Gibbon?" (William Henry, Duke of Gloucester, upon receiving the second volume from the author, 1781)
Congratulations Brad. I hope it ends up on the NY Times bestseller list ! :tu
Well done Bradzilla!:bow It is awesome that you have overcome your insecurities and low spots and finally got this bad boy written. I can't wait to read it and see how it pans out, of course we know you both lived to tell the tale.
I am very proud of you my friend.