Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Bill, I just found out that Bob passed a few days ago...
I had purchased a few of his books...one of my favorites was Fatal Beauty...

I loved how you wrote Cleve Hawkins was hanging it up...and settling down...closes the end to Cleve Hawkins...letting Bob go home in peace of mind...

Thank you my sweet friend for writing this...he will be so missed...as he was so loved by many...my heart goes out to his family and his friends...I know he is resting in peace...and I love the picture you used...it's on his books...Good Bless...Love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thanks, Linda

reply by l.raven on 23-Jul-2021

your soooo welcome Bob...love xxoo

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

A classy tribute to "Mastery"/Bob, Bill.
I appreciate all of your references.
I shall always treasure my friendship with Bob, his creative imagination, and his willingness to enter into writing dialogues.
A wonderful man that will surely be missed...

Thank you!
P.S.
I searched for his obituary online, and all of the sources, and there were many, cited July 1, 2021 as the date of his death...

diane

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

I know. I originally had that down but have been told it is actually the eighth.

reply by Mrs. KT on 23-Jul-2021

Wonderful tribute, Bill

Diane

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

Oh I am sorry to hear that
I HAVE READall his novels and liked his "Falling Up The Stairs " very much.I think that was his best
A very well written tribute

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thanks, Sanku

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Exceptional

It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's well constructed tribute to Mastery. To me this is a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thank you, Duchess

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 23-Jul-2021

You're welcome, Bill

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

great story and great poem. I like the wit and the the snarky humor too. the poem nicely sums it all up. I am a big fan of the classic noir stories and movies. were any of these made into movies? if so any you might recommend?

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

I followed Bob?s work to his publisher, but have seen no further treatments of the story from there.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a great tribute to Bob and if he were to read your words he would be honoured by them. He is smiling from above Bill, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thank you, Dolly.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Ah, this is a great Ode to Mastery. I know he would be flattered. You grabbed his style beautifully. Great job!

Cleve Hawkins cast light
within Shadows of Sin,
Triple Crossed while trying
to bring criminals in;
Faced Fatal Beauty
with justice defended,
and defeated The Deceivers
before it all ended. [love this last stanza]

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021

Thanks, amahra

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Bill,

I just heard that Bob passed away from Robyn's posting and now yours. It's nice that fanstorians are paying homage to him. He e was such a nice man and author. He was a prolific writer and he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021

Thanks, GBR

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

You chose a creative and appealing means of paying tribute to the memory of the brilliant Mastery. Your concise story is entertaining and clever with an amusing blend of the old and new.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021

Thanks, Janice

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

What a fascinating and original way to pay tribute to Bob!

He must be laughing at your story and feeling blessed by the poem and your kindness in writing such a marvelous tribute. Well done! Thank you for sharing!

Smiles and hugs, Carol

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021

Thanks, BA