Michaelk: (Sighs deeply)
"Honey, I'm home!"
    Dean Kuch: Hey, welcome!
    Now get washed up for dinner, the babie's in the oven.
    No...literally... there is an infant cooking in the oven.
    You like babies, right?
    Heh-heh-heh... -


FanStory wrote to Michaelk: Congratulations! Fair won the contest "Horror Story Writing Contest"
    Michaelk: Thank you all. I really appreciate it. :) -
    mfowler: A great effort. Congratulations. -


Michaelk: Just wanted to share the fantastic news. I've been signed by a publisher for my first novel!
    michaelcahill: Perfect timing. I just received your book today. I can double my money on Ebay!!!
    That is the best damn news in the world. WOW!!! Congratulations. It pays to know me. LOL!! -
    Michaelk: Thanks Rama, and Mikey you're a card. :) -
    I am Cat: I was hoping this was your news! I'm so excited for you!!! Congratulations, Michael! -
    Michaelk: Thanks Cat! I'm excited too. Now for months of editing. :) -
    Linda Engel: YES! YES! YES! So happy and excited for you. Which one did they sign? I am so proud. You were the first one I read when I joined Fan Story. Now i can say , I know this guy. -
    Michaelk: Thanks, Linda. I'm super excited too! It's One on one that they signed. I'm still working on Secrets, which is the One on one sequel.
    -
    Linda Engel: One on One was totally AWESOME. If you haven't read this story , please do. (now you can buy the book). Takes place in a prison and has a great ending. Mike you're the best. Can't wait to see how you progress with Secrets. I'm ready for the rest of that story. Can we but One on One? I want my hubby to read it. -
    Michaelk: It's just been accepted. I still need to work with the publisher's editor. It should be out by sometime next year. When I know a release date, I'll pass that information along. -
    Dean Kuch: Way to go, Mike!
    I hope your book is a great success.
    Well deserved, buddy...
    ~Dean photo winking-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon1_zps84ciltfp.gif -


Michaelk: Fragments of Fear is now available in paperback.
http://www.createspace.com/6478668
    I am Cat: Awesome! Congratulations, Michael! Heading there now. ;) -
    I am Cat: lol, I just bought it! WOOT! I'm so excited. ;) -
    Michaelk: Thank you all so much. I have more good news but I want to make sure first. -
    I am Cat: waiting with bated breath... ;) -


Michaelk: Has anyone had any success with finding a publisher for a first time novelist?
My novel is done and I'm looking for a publisher.


Michaelk: My self-pubbed short horror anthology, 'Fragments of Fear' is free on amazon until midnight tonight.


www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRZMEB8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
    giraffmang: Excellent Michael. Congratulations ... I have my copy. I've left a review too. :) -
    michaelcahill: Awesome. Review to follow soon. I got to get the hard copy in my hand though. This is a sit down with a cup of coffee and turn the page type book. "Hey, I know this guy!" YES!!!! Congrats, Mike. -
    Michaelk: Thanks so much, guys. Right now it's only on kindle. Hard copy may come later. -
    I am Cat: Congratulations Michael. I'm really happy for you. ;) -
    Dean Kuch: I got it, Mike, thanks to Gareth letting me know.

    Congratulations, man. You deserved this.
    ~Dean ;) -
    Michaelk: Thanks cat.
    Dean, make sure you read the opening page. -


Michaelk: Rough edit done. Getting ready to send it off for a line edit.
    michaelcahill: Hey, Mike. Good to hear from you. Awesome news. Slowly but surely. Thanks for keeping us in the loop!! mikey -
    Linda Engel: I miss my buddy. So many poems posted since you stepped off the page . Hurry back.!!!!!!!!! -
    I am Cat: I've been wondering about you! Nice to see you! Great to hear you're getting things done! Woot! ;) -
    Linda Engel: congratulations on all of your editing. Which story are you working on? -
    rama devi: Congrats, good luck and best wishes! -
    giraffmang: Good to hear from you, dude. Great news on the editing front. All the best, G. -
    Michaelk: Thank you all. I'm getting my novel 'One on one' edited through createspace. I just sent it off yesterday.
    Rama, that's the same one that you and I started to edit a while back. -


Michaelk: I'm going on hiatus for a while. Recent events in my life have shown me that I need to focus on the future. I'm going to work on getting my novel edited and hopefully published. I'll still drop in from time to time.
    michaelcahill: Just don't be a stranger, Mike. I'm excited to hear you're going full force into the next step. You are without a doubt and author who can get published. Traditionally, I think. Please keep us posted. I'm so far behind in reviewing I can just catch up like you're still here. :))
    Advice is still available always and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. mikey -
    Gloria ....: Geez. I just met you and now you're leaving. Was it something I said? Ha. I know you'll get 'er done. -
    Michaelk: Thank you all for the well wishes. I really appreciate it. I'll keep you posted. -
    Muffins: I was wondering where you wonderful stories has gone. Good luck on your novel. Just don't forget us! -
    Mark Valentine: Just dropped in on your page - so sorry to hear about your loss - my deepest condolences. I'm sure the novel will be great and hope some publisher has the wisdom to see that! -
    Ulla: Michael, couldn't understand where you'd disappered to. Good luck with the publishing and please don't forget us all together. Ulla:) -


Michaelk: Attending my father's funeral in a few hours.
    Michaelk: Thanks, Gareth, I appreciate it. -
    mrsmajor:
    Take care, I wish you well! -
    I am Cat: I'm so sorry Michael (((((sending love))))) -
    Michaelk: Thank you both. I appreciate the thoughts. -
    Adri7enne: That's so sad, Michael. Especially just before Christmas. My condolences, my friend. Big hug. -
    F. Wehr3: My thoughts are with you my friend. -
    michaelcahill: I'm so sorry, Michael. Peace and Love to you. mikey -
    evilynne: My deepest sympathies. Evi -
    Linda Engel: I'm so sorry, Mike. So sad to lose a love one this time of year. Hugs to you and your family. Take care. -
    Michaelk: Thanks Linda, you have a great holiday too. -
    Dean Kuch: My deepest condolences, Mike. I'm so sorry to learn of your family's loss, my friend.
    God bless...
    ~Dean -
    Michaelk: Thanks so much, Dean. I appreciate it. -


Michaelk: Scenes from a marriage, vol 6, by Mark Valentine has been selected as a nominee for story of the month.
Be warned. If you read it, you will laugh your ass off! :)
    Linda Engel: WooHoo! it is so good. Funny! Funny! Funny! -


Michaelk: Royowen called me 'The Twister' in a recent review, so I thought I would pick a profile pic that reflected that. :)
    michaelcahill: I'm guessing we should be thinking knife in the gut rotating and not Chubby Checker "Let's Do the Twist", yes? -
    Michaelk: Knife in the gut sounds good to me, but I'm thinking that he was referring to the fact that most of my stories end with some type of twist. :) -


FanStory wrote to Michaelk: Congratulations! Daddy won the contest "Horror Story Writing Contest"
    Ulla: Michael, congratulations. Well deserved win. Ulla -
    Linda Engel: You know I'm for you. WooHoo!!! congratulations. -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your monster win, Michael! -
    happykat4: I just read your story and it caught my attention from the start. I want to say congratulations. Well deserved. -
    Dean Kuch: 'Bout time those cuckoos got it right, huh?
    Great work, Mike!
    ~Dean
    creepy cuckoo clock animated gifs photo: Animated Cookoo Clock clock_22.gif -
    barkingdog: Yip! Yip! LIke I said--electic!
    Congratulations, Michael. :) e -
    Michaelk: Thank you so very much, one and all. This story almost didn't happen. I spent nearly two months writing it, and in the end I wrote five different endings and chose the one I liked the best. -
    Realist101: Congratulations Michael! Very good work! :D Susan -
    Realist101: Congratulations Michael! Very good work! :D Susan -
    Linda Engel: Oh Mike ! *jumping up and down* You won! You won! Doing my happy dance. It was a REALLY creepy story! Go Buddy!!!! -


Michaelk: If you want to laugh your guts out, just read 'Scenes from a marriage, vol 6' by Mark Valentine.
I'm still pushing my guts back in. :)
    I am Cat: Oh Mark makes me laugh all the time... i"m heading there now. ;) -
    I am Cat: That was classic Mark...
    so awesome. LOL
    Thanks Michael! -


Michaelk: Show of hands. How many refreshed their browser at least a dozen times yesterday, hoping that this would be the time the site was back up and running?
    evilynne: If I only knew what a browser is... -
    --Turtle.: Is it back yet? How about now... no?
    How about now?
    Maybe now?
    Oh, it changed a little bit...
    How about now? -
    michaelcahill: HAHAHA!!! evilynne, that sooooo says what I'm thinking!!!!!!! -
    Michaelk: At one point I checked it twice in less than a minute. -


Michaelk: Wow! Time warp. All of my writing is gone. I guess I get to rewind to January 2014 before I had posted anything.
    I am Cat: check now, Michael, it should be back now... *crosses fingers* -