Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day

 

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Wednesday story day again. Last week we learned Bob was continually ignored by his mother as she seemed to be more interested in men than in bob. Charlotte also discovered Bob was only trying to get her to quit on him with the handwritten manuscript idea. The idea would be he would be back to trying to get his mother’s attention. He has another book which he has written on his computer. Let’s get back to the duo.

“So Bob you have another book and you wrote it using a keyboard?”

“Yes, Charlotte. It’s over one hundred Thousand words.”

“What is the genre?”

“It’s a thriller. By the way, I thought you would have been put off by that other book. Even the title was something I thought you would catch.”

“The title. What to you mean. My Struggle seems pretty straight forward.”

“Adolf Hitler wrote a book titled Mein Kampf. Translated from German means My Struggle. I was sure you would question me on that one.”

“Well, Bob my job is to somehow get you published not find out how not to get you published.”

“I can see that now. You are very dedicated.”

“I don’t think it is fair to drop a student. I can certainly empathize with you after talking to your mother.”

“Yeah, she doesn’t much care what I do as long as stay out of her hair.”

“Bob, let’s talk about your book.”

“Okay.”

“What is the title?”

“Little Women.”

“Oh, my gosh.”

“I’m just playing with you, it’s titled Consequence of Childhood.”

“Nice title. What is it about?”

“This guy becomes a big business person only to accused of money laundering and he loses everything.”

“Sounds interesting.”

“You think so?”

“I do. Let’s have a look at the first chapter.”

“Well, that’s a problem since I haven’t written it yet.”

“Wait let me get some water before you explain this one further.”

25 comments

  1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Ha! Just when the poor thing thought Bob was beginning to make sense. I’m hooked.
    Hugs! 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is against the wall. *sigh*

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  2. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Dang. So close to escaping that migraine.

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  3. Dan Antion's avatar

    I am beginning to feel Charlotte’s pain. I do like that Bob messes with her now and then.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think Bob messes with everyone. We’ll see.

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  4. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Some water spiked with whiskey is what I think Charlotte is going to need 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you might be right.

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  5. Ionia Froment's avatar

    I have to smile since I have more unwritten books than written ones.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      LOL I can understand.

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      1. Ionia Froment's avatar

        Oh the bestsellers in our heads, John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          The fact that they are best sellers is the biggest image in our head.

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  6. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    I like all this honesty between them. We’re headed somewhere beautiful, I hope.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hummmmm I guess this knife won’t work then.

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      1. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

        Great…just when I was hopeful. 😉

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  7. Let's CUT the Crap!'s avatar

    Bob. Bob. Bob. I believe he’s short a few chapters. 😀 😀 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you are right.

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  8. Rhani D'Chae's avatar

    Absolutely loving this!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. I’m glad

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  9. Debbie's avatar

    I feel I’m late to the party here, but oh, my. Poor Charlotte. She’s got her work cut out for her! And sadly, “Bob” isn’t far off the mark, is he?? I wonder how many folks think they can get published with a tome that doesn’t even have a first chapter?!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Not too many. (I hope)

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  10. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    An all too familiar situation in that leap from concept to first draft…Bob and his book development from John W. Howell.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Sally. So nice.

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