Favorite Short Stories, Vol. 3
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "A Cockroach Named Harriet"an eclectic fiction collection, old and new
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Comment from BeasPeas
This is a unique and fun story, a great entry for the contest. Surely held this reader's interest throughout. I doubt there will be a "pet rescue group" for cockroaches, though. Still smiling. Marilyn
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016
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This is a unique and fun story, a great entry for the contest. Surely held this reader's interest throughout. I doubt there will be a "pet rescue group" for cockroaches, though. Still smiling. Marilyn
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016
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I'm sorry for the cut and paste reply, but I am so far behind I will never catch up otherwise.
Comment from Ricky1024
This was so sweet!
But most females are detestes by any insect except butterfly.
If this is a true story
why a Cock Roach?
Maybe a cricket?
But...
"With Imagination a Dream can become reality..
Walt Disney.
Ricky .
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016
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This was so sweet!
But most females are detestes by any insect except butterfly.
If this is a true story
why a Cock Roach?
Maybe a cricket?
But...
"With Imagination a Dream can become reality..
Walt Disney.
Ricky .
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016
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I'm sorry for the cut and paste reply, but I am so far behind I will never catch up otherwise.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written pet story. The cockroach is a very old species that survived many natural disasters. You are lucky to have Harriet as an amazing pet willing to live in a bowl and see her family only once in a while.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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A very well-written pet story. The cockroach is a very old species that survived many natural disasters. You are lucky to have Harriet as an amazing pet willing to live in a bowl and see her family only once in a while.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Oh I loved Joe's Apartment. that was a hoot.
Just like your entry to the contest.
I laughed all the way through especially about the party. What a get together.
Very nicely done
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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Oh I loved Joe's Apartment. that was a hoot.
Just like your entry to the contest.
I laughed all the way through especially about the party. What a get together.
Very nicely done
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
Comment from barkingdog
And how long had you not slept when you wrote this. haha
Great pet story, but I think Harriet would consider herself a roommate.
Love the terms you managed to use: bug-eyed; all doctors treat bugs; jitter bugging.
Like all guests, the roaches wanted to over stay their welcome after the birthday party. (Loved that)
I glad none of the guest died from diatomaceous earth poisoning.(That's powerful stuff.)
Great story. I didn't see anything to correct, Dawn.
Good luck in the contest with this highly creative entry.
:) ellen xxx
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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And how long had you not slept when you wrote this. haha
Great pet story, but I think Harriet would consider herself a roommate.
Love the terms you managed to use: bug-eyed; all doctors treat bugs; jitter bugging.
Like all guests, the roaches wanted to over stay their welcome after the birthday party. (Loved that)
I glad none of the guest died from diatomaceous earth poisoning.(That's powerful stuff.)
Great story. I didn't see anything to correct, Dawn.
Good luck in the contest with this highly creative entry.
:) ellen xxx
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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You're making me giggle - you're bad! (How did you guess I was sleep-deprived? LOL) Hahahahaha - you missed,"bug-eyed over boys"! Hahahahahaha! Thanks, Ellen - glad you enjoyed. :))
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Picky, picky.I said 'bug-eyed'. Just didn't add 'over boys'. haha
How did I know you were sleep deprived?
Because no one can make Harriet and a roach party seem so real and be totally lucid. haha
I'm still seeing it. And I hate roaches.
Now, when it comes to wolf spiders and lizards, I'm right there.
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HAHAHAHA! oops. XXOO
Comment from royowen
An excellent little story, about Harriet the cockroach, whom the vet wouldn't consult with because he didn't deal with "bugs" heh, heh. I reckon it could have been used as a young adults. I once once more highlights your considerable ability as a writer, Dawn. Just exceptional, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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An excellent little story, about Harriet the cockroach, whom the vet wouldn't consult with because he didn't deal with "bugs" heh, heh. I reckon it could have been used as a young adults. I once once more highlights your considerable ability as a writer, Dawn. Just exceptional, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
(Hope all is well.)
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Most welcome. All is great Dawn,
Comment from jlsavell
Dawn, wow I have so much catching up to do.. hey did I ever tell you , you are a delight to read! Your creativity is just so inspiring and enviable. Love the bug story,, AND you Vet doesn't treat bugs??? Love that word play.. I shall never look at a cockroach the same way again... lol.... exceptional, but it is Saturday and I have no 6
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jimi
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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Dawn, wow I have so much catching up to do.. hey did I ever tell you , you are a delight to read! Your creativity is just so inspiring and enviable. Love the bug story,, AND you Vet doesn't treat bugs??? Love that word play.. I shall never look at a cockroach the same way again... lol.... exceptional, but it is Saturday and I have no 6
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jimi
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Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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What a wonderful compliment! Thanks so much, Jimi! Hahahahaha - yes, I had fun with that one, and the "antsy" and the "bug-eyed over boys". HAHAHAHAHAHA. I can't wait for the mood to strike again because it was so much fun to write. :))
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love your work Dawn, love it.. I am so sorry I am so far behind in reviewing and answering reviews. I am trying to catch up!!!!!
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No worries - I'm the same - perpetually! :)) Thanks much! Means a lot- really. XX
Comment from barbara.wilkey
LOL. I can't believe this story. I also can't believe ANYBODY would have a cockroach for a pet. I would also like to know how one would know if a cockroach has an infection. Anyway, it did make for a fantastic contest entry. Good luck.
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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LOL. I can't believe this story. I also can't believe ANYBODY would have a cockroach for a pet. I would also like to know how one would know if a cockroach has an infection. Anyway, it did make for a fantastic contest entry. Good luck.
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Comment Written 27-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016
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HAhahahahaha! I guess that's rather the point, isn't it? Not all fiction is SUPPOSED to sound real. Hahahahahaha! FanStory can be great in many ways, but it can also hold a writer back (being on a vanity site). It's why most publishers don't want to hear a writer has been on one. Of COURSE you can't tell if a cockroach has a cold, nor would you keep one for a pet, much less have a birthday party for it! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I'm glad you liked it my friend.
