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Kurben

Hedda Gabler said:

Kurben said:

Hedda Gabler said:

I got pizza today.  I walk in and I'm behind 4 other people in line.  There is a kid standing off to the side, hoodie, jeans, vans, and a very large cool looking skateboard in his hands.  I was trying to see the art on it, but he was holding it in a way that I couldn't see the design,  it was colorful.

Anyway, a guy (assuming he's the manager) walks out from the back -- loaded with tattoos and gets this kid and takes him back.  Okay, job interview I'm guessing.  And I also felt, these two will get along famously.

Anyway, order my pizza, sit in my car and while I'm sitting there, kid comes out.  He's got paperwork in his hands.  I was seriously tickled for him. I think he got a job.  And he immediately got on the phone.  I have no idea who he was calling -- priest, dog walker, drug dealer, teacher, sweaty skater girlfriend -- I choose to believe he called his mom.  

He called his mom to tell her, "I got the job!"

The End

Another proof you should start writing stories, Deej!!

What a nice compliment kurben. Thank you. But i just babble without any polish 

That is not babble. You take a few scenes and bind them together in a storyarc. Thats how you write stories. And you can do that!! Fact.

Hedda Gabler

Kurben said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Kurben said:

Hedda Gabler said:

I got pizza today.  I walk in and I'm behind 4 other people in line.  There is a kid standing off to the side, hoodie, jeans, vans, and a very large cool looking skateboard in his hands.  I was trying to see the art on it, but he was holding it in a way that I couldn't see the design,  it was colorful.

Anyway, a guy (assuming he's the manager) walks out from the back -- loaded with tattoos and gets this kid and takes him back.  Okay, job interview I'm guessing.  And I also felt, these two will get along famously.

Anyway, order my pizza, sit in my car and while I'm sitting there, kid comes out.  He's got paperwork in his hands.  I was seriously tickled for him. I think he got a job.  And he immediately got on the phone.  I have no idea who he was calling -- priest, dog walker, drug dealer, teacher, sweaty skater girlfriend -- I choose to believe he called his mom.  

He called his mom to tell her, "I got the job!"

The End

Another proof you should start writing stories, Deej!!

What a nice compliment kurben. Thank you. But i just babble without any polish 

That is not babble. You take a few scenes and bind them together in a storyarc. Thats how you write stories. And you can do that!! Fact.

😊thank you

Marsha

Ditto to all of that. You could so be the next Erma Bombeck. We need another Erma.

Hedda Gabler

Marsha said:

Ditto to all of that. You could so be the next Erma Bombeck. We need another Erma.

I’m too mean to be erma. 

Marsha

Hedda Gabler said:

Marsha said:

Ditto to all of that. You could so be the next Erma Bombeck. We need another Erma.

I’m too mean to be erma. 

I disagree. Your sense of humor may be snarkier than Erma's, but I don't think it comes from being mean. And I say that from a place of love. 

Hedda Gabler

Yes.. that is better because i never mean to be mean .  But i do mean to be a snarky mo fo gansta — with a layer of gesso. 

Marsha

Hedda Gabler said:

Yes.. that is better because i never mean to be mean .  But i do mean to be a snarky mo fo gansta — with a layer of gesso. 

You forgot hooker pirate.

I think snarkier humor is more in style now than in Erma's day. You'd be just fine with it and, now that I think about it, I think your style would be more in tune with how people communicate these days.

Hedda Gabler

Marsha said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Yes.. that is better because i never mean to be mean .  But i do mean to be a snarky mo fo gansta — with a layer of gesso. 

You forgot hooker pirate.

I think snarkier humor is more in style now than in Erma's day. You'd be just fine with it and, now that I think about it, I think your style would be more in tune with how people communicate these days.

🤣😂 yes , hooker pirate or bust!

people communicate like assholes in today’s world 🤣

but thanks for the vote of confidence .  

Marsha

Hedda Gabler said:

Marsha said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Yes.. that is better because i never mean to be mean .  But i do mean to be a snarky mo fo gansta — with a layer of gesso. 

You forgot hooker pirate.

I think snarkier humor is more in style now than in Erma's day. You'd be just fine with it and, now that I think about it, I think your style would be more in tune with how people communicate these days.

🤣😂 yes , hooker pirate or bust!

people communicate like assholes in today’s world 🤣

but thanks for the vote of confidence .  

The assholes are the mean ones. You're not an asshole or mean. Stop deflecting and just go with it  -you could be writing and publishing this stuff.

Hedda Gabler

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

GNTLGNT

....Marsha is speaking truth Deej.....you make me laugh, and given my twisted mindset, that's no small feat....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

....Marsha is speaking truth Deej.....you make me laugh, and given my twisted mindset, that's no small feat....

Thanks😊

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler

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Seriously. Anyone need a beta reader? 

Marsha

Hedda Gabler said:

Attention Fiction Authors:

Do you need a Beta reader for your book?

Are your current Beta readers taking you for granted, not giving your story the focus it deserves?
Do you anxiously await feedback, only to get the bare minimum weeks later?

Would you like a fresh, wildcard set of eyes from an average reader?
Are you ready to take a chance with someone new? A person with Beta reading experience?

Well come on down! to Dana Jean’s House O’ Beta where I will give your work the respect it deserves. 

I will commit to your writing, story and characters to the best of my abilities. My focus and goal will be on your success. 

I will be professional and discreet. 

I know the meaning of confidentiality. 

I will not be dazzled by your celebrity. (Okay, I might be dazzled by your celebrity a tiny bit) but it will not sway my opinion or my work ethic. 

And what do i get out of this?  — Purpose.   And i get to read some really fantastic stories. 

Contact me through pm’s at Hedda Gabler.  I’m there for YOU!  

That’s Hedda Gabler for all your Beta needs. 

(No animal testing, no BPAs, no fructose corn syrup were added to this. This was not a paid-for advertisement.)


Seriously. Anyone need a beta reader? 

I can personally attest to the qualifications of Hedda Gabler, Beta Reader, and highly recommend her services. She provides invaluable feedback that not only points out areas that are both good or need editing, but gives her reasons for the comments that make it easier to actually do the editing.

Hedda Gabler

Marsha said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Attention Fiction Authors:

Do you need a Beta reader for your book?

Are your current Beta readers taking you for granted, not giving your story the focus it deserves?
Do you anxiously await feedback, only to get the bare minimum weeks later?

Would you like a fresh, wildcard set of eyes from an average reader?
Are you ready to take a chance with someone new? A person with Beta reading experience?

Well come on down! to Dana Jean’s House O’ Beta where I will give your work the respect it deserves. 

I will commit to your writing, story and characters to the best of my abilities. My focus and goal will be on your success. 

I will be professional and discreet. 

I know the meaning of confidentiality. 

I will not be dazzled by your celebrity. (Okay, I might be dazzled by your celebrity a tiny bit) but it will not sway my opinion or my work ethic. 

And what do i get out of this?  — Purpose.   And i get to read some really fantastic stories. 

Contact me through pm’s at Hedda Gabler.  I’m there for YOU!  

That’s Hedda Gabler for all your Beta needs. 

(No animal testing, no BPAs, no fructose corn syrup were added to this. This was not a paid-for advertisement.)


Seriously. Anyone need a beta reader? 

I can personally attest to the qualifications of Hedda Gabler, Beta Reader, and highly recommend her services. She provides invaluable feedback that not only points out areas that are both good or need editing, but gives her reasons for the comments that make it easier to actually do the editing.

Awww, thank you so much. I wasn’t going to name names — confidentiality and all that.  I take the job very serious.  If the conversation comes up with your author friends, please feel free to recommend me. 

🥰

Marsha

Hedda Gabler said:

Marsha said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Attention Fiction Authors:

Do you need a Beta reader for your book?

Are your current Beta readers taking you for granted, not giving your story the focus it deserves?
Do you anxiously await feedback, only to get the bare minimum weeks later?

Would you like a fresh, wildcard set of eyes from an average reader?
Are you ready to take a chance with someone new? A person with Beta reading experience?

Well come on down! to Dana Jean’s House O’ Beta where I will give your work the respect it deserves. 

I will commit to your writing, story and characters to the best of my abilities. My focus and goal will be on your success. 

I will be professional and discreet. 

I know the meaning of confidentiality. 

I will not be dazzled by your celebrity. (Okay, I might be dazzled by your celebrity a tiny bit) but it will not sway my opinion or my work ethic. 

And what do i get out of this?  — Purpose.   And i get to read some really fantastic stories. 

Contact me through pm’s at Hedda Gabler.  I’m there for YOU!  

That’s Hedda Gabler for all your Beta needs. 

(No animal testing, no BPAs, no fructose corn syrup were added to this. This was not a paid-for advertisement.)


Seriously. Anyone need a beta reader? 

I can personally attest to the qualifications of Hedda Gabler, Beta Reader, and highly recommend her services. She provides invaluable feedback that not only points out areas that are both good or need editing, but gives her reasons for the comments that make it easier to actually do the editing.

Awww, thank you so much. I wasn’t going to name names — confidentiality and all that.  I take the job very serious.  If the conversation comes up with your author friends, please feel free to recommend me. 

🥰

I meant every word. I'm going to check back through the online course I took about self-publishing as I know there was a section on how to find beta readers. Using reverse engineering, that may give you online resources for you to apply to be a beta reader.

cat

Hedda Gabler said:

Attention Fiction Authors:

Do you need a Beta reader for your book?

Are your current Beta readers taking you for granted, not giving your story the focus it deserves?
Do you anxiously await feedback, only to get the bare minimum weeks later?

Would you like a fresh, wildcard set of eyes from an average reader?
Are you ready to take a chance with someone new? A person with Beta reading experience?

Well come on down! to Dana Jean’s House O’ Beta where I will give your work the respect it deserves. 

I will commit to your writing, story and characters to the best of my abilities. My focus and goal will be on your success. 

I will be professional and discreet. 

I know the meaning of confidentiality. 

I will not be dazzled by your celebrity. (Okay, I might be dazzled by your celebrity a tiny bit) but it will not sway my opinion or my work ethic. 

And what do i get out of this?  — Purpose.   And i get to read some really fantastic stories. 

Contact me through pm’s at Hedda Gabler.  I’m there for YOU!  

That’s Hedda Gabler for all your Beta needs. 

(No animal testing, no BPAs, no fructose corn syrup were added to this. This was not a paid-for advertisement.)


Seriously. Anyone need a beta reader? 

I have done some beta reading for @Grandpa and I very much enjoy it every time! Not sure if he has anything ready right now or not. I hope to keep doing it going forward, I really like doing it. 

GNTLGNT

...ooops!.....never mind.....

GNTLGNT

...I have glimpsed the talent that is Deej.....and you couldn't ask for a keener sense of intellect or humor....her insights are usually spot on and suggestions on point....buy early, buy often!....(this is not a paid endorsement and no baby seals were clubbed in the preparation of this plug).....

not_nadine

Hedda Gabler

a puppachino!

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler

Well, we had high winds — lost a big limb off a tree, but not as bad as you think. It was hanging by a thread from a previous storm. Too high for me to get to, so thanks wind for bringing it down safely where i could wrangle it. 

But the real exciting news here is, my archenemy — The Gutter—banged against the house all night. I was a-skeered.  I was waiting for it to swing off the trim and through my front window like Spiderman. 

This must stop. To save us all, it is imperative I develop a mathematical formula that not only captures The Gutter, but will also control its future in our society. 

not_nadine