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i wanted to write something witty for my introductory post ... and nothing came. ah well. perhaps in time.

hi, i'm Bobby. i'm an unpublished novelist, paying my dues, getting rejected, being miserable about it, and attacking the page anyway. i've lurked on the site a bit since i stumbled across it while googling agents.

i was a newspaper reporter/editor for about 15 years, so it's quite a transition to go from seeing my byline daily to being rejected out of hand by agents and editors. i've had some success in small/regional presses with my short stories, so hopefully it's a matter of time and not talent.

i love to read. some favorites: Donald Westlake (in all his incarnations), Robert B. Parker, John D. MacDonald, Meg Gardiner, Hemingway, Jim Butcher, Stephen King, Fitzgerald ...

nice to be here. hope i can add to the discussion.

if you're inclined, you can read some of my work at my website.
 

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Welcome Bobby-

A newspaperman, eh? You may have to train yourself not to write in short sentences with headlines over each chapter, but other than that, you should do great!;)

Kurt
 

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I like your attitude Bobby! Welcome to AW... :)
 

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How do you like your popcorn?

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Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the ‘forum jump’ you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.

for the record, i like my popcorn with butter and garlic salt. :)