Longtime writer, first-time novelist
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Welcome to AW! Same style name and you even look a little like me but I'm from the other Washington.
Welcome to AW! Same style name and you even look a little like me but I'm from the other Washington.
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Welcome, D.K.T., I read the excerpt from your book. It's very well written.
Not the genre I usually read—but I do like the way you write.
Good luck—hope you sell a truck-load!
Not the genre I usually read—but I do like the way you write.
Good luck—hope you sell a truck-load!
Hello DKT,
It seems both you and I have a lot in common.
My first foray into published work was four years ago (non-fiction) left me longing to write the novel I have wanted to for some time. I am from MD, a stones-throw away from where you are. It seems there are many of us here who are "long in the tooth" and still chasing the dream. I am back at square one trying to find my voice again and get back into the groove.
I look forward to perusing "The First Impression"... Sounds like a journey I'll enjoy very much.
Best of luck with your work sir...
Alex
It seems both you and I have a lot in common.
My first foray into published work was four years ago (non-fiction) left me longing to write the novel I have wanted to for some time. I am from MD, a stones-throw away from where you are. It seems there are many of us here who are "long in the tooth" and still chasing the dream. I am back at square one trying to find my voice again and get back into the groove.
I look forward to perusing "The First Impression"... Sounds like a journey I'll enjoy very much.
Best of luck with your work sir...
Alex
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Hi David,
It certainly seems that you have the experience to have a darn good shot at it.
All the best and welcome.
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Hi D.K.T. just went on amazon and ordered 'FIRST IMPRESSION' even though it's not the genre I normally read—I was intrigued!
As I said earlier, I like the way you write—no wasted words.
As I said earlier, I like the way you write—no wasted words.
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You're welcome—and I'm sure I'll stay intrigued.
I can't read until this evening. I'll write a review after I've finished it. Of course,that would be the best time, now wouldn't it?
Back to my writing...
I can't read until this evening. I'll write a review after I've finished it. Of course,that would be the best time, now wouldn't it?
Back to my writing...
Hi, Welcome to AW. I just moved from VA a little while ago. Definitely wish you success with your book!
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I have Netflix and all I watch is British—I'm on All Creatures Great and Small right now. There's nothing fit to watch on regular TV.
I'm writing today, didn't get to read last evening, so am looking forward to Sunday afternoon. I'm reading First Impressions if it harelips the governor!
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I've watched just about everything Emma Thompson has done—except one, can't remember the title, it was too modern for me—I like 'clean' reading.I'll check Flo Gibson—thanks!
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Don't forget to read about AW basics in the Newbie Guide!
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Before you ask that Newbie question!!
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and check out: Sara's 10 Basic Writing Tips!
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Hi David,
My first impression of The First Impression is very good!
I'll add it to my "to be read" list, which admittedly is quite long.
Best of luck!
Ellis
My first impression of The First Impression is very good!
I'll add it to my "to be read" list, which admittedly is quite long.
Best of luck!
Ellis
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Finally—got to read your novel!
I did stay intrigued, clear to the end. It was a great story, and I didn't stop until I'd finished it—last night at 1:20 am. I was glad at the end that he and the lady attorney became friends. The first girl friend deserved to loose him—what woman who loved a guy( really loved him) wouldn't wait a year for him to come back, or at least try to find out what had actually happened to him?
I skimmed through some of the trial—makes me angry when innocent people are set-up. A personal hang-up.
Over all, I give First Impression five stars.
I did stay intrigued, clear to the end.
It was a great story, and I didn't stop until I'd finished it—last night at 1:20 am. I was glad at the end that he and the lady attorney became friends. The first girl friend deserved to loose him—what woman who loved a guy( really loved him) wouldn't wait a year for him to come back, or at least try to find out what had actually happened to him?I skimmed through some of the trial—makes me angry when innocent people are set-up. A personal hang-up.
Over all, I give First Impression five stars.