• It Was Real, It Was Fun

    It Was Real, It Was Fun

    But it wasn't always real fun
    from 29 reviews.
    Humor  Poetry

  • Show Some Respect

    Show Some Respect

    Show don't tell
    from 14 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Non-Fiction

  • Ode to Mrs. Dixon

    Ode to Mrs. Dixon

    Dedicated to my favorite teacher
    from 25 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Non-Fiction


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: It Was Real, It Was Fun finished third in the contest "Salute to Military Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Ode to Mrs. Dixon finished second in the contest "A Memorable Teacher"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Say My Name finished second in the contest "Notes to the Grandchildren"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: You Got to Know When to Fold'em finished second in the contest "Another Witty Epitath"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Life Lessons Learned Run Deep finished second in the contest "Things my parent(s) taught me"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: My Worst Fear Realized finished first in the contest "The worst fear you've ever faced"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Try Again Spanky finished third in the contest "Job Interview Gone Wrong"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: How I Spent My Thursday Nights finished second in the contest "T.V. Tribute"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: What Doesn't Kill You... finished second in the contest "Life changing"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Contest Contest Entry finished second in the contest "A Contest Contest"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Dinner and a Show finished second in the contest "~ Family Story ~ (fiction)"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Everybody Get's a Parting Gift finished third in the contest "~Family Story ~ Fiction"


Earl Corp: I know it's been awhile since I've been on. I got a new job as an emotional support teacher and I'm still working for the newspaper part time. I'm going to try to get some stuff written up and posted this week. I hope everybody hangs in with me.
    AJ McCall: We are. Take your time. Fanstory's not going anywhere. ;) -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Ode to a Pickup finished third in the contest ""my truck""


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Whirlpool or Maytag finished first in the contest "Online Personal Ad"
    karenina: Hey, I gave it my best shot...

    Then read yours!

    You blew me away! Hysterical!

    Congrats, Karenina -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Not Just A Hat-Long Version finished first in the contest "200 Word Story"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: It's Not Just a Hat finished first in the contest "~ Memorial Day USA ~"
    Ginnygray: I?m so happy for you, Earl! This poem was crafted well, describing the in depth meaning of Memorial Day and why we celebrate our lost men and women who so unselfishly served our country. Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: You Can't Take it With You finished first in the contest "Deadly Sins "
    Raffaelina Lowcock: I knew it! Congratulations, I'm so pleased you won.
    Yours was exceptional.

    Ralf -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Words Hurt finished first in the contest "Flash From the Past"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Love a Pick-a-nick finished first in the contest "Use These Words"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Don't Sing or Dance finished third in the contest "Why do you write?"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Cried When Old Yeller Died finished third in the contest "True Story Contest"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Don't Know About Anybody Else finished third in the contest "Why I write?"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Toon World finished third in the contest "Cartoon Time"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Spreading the Magic finished third in the contest "Christmas Story"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: My Happy Place finished third in the contest "Sense of Place Short Story"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Beaver Moon Equals Freedom finished second in the contest "Short Story"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Congratulations! November 2020 Recognized Writer!
    judiverse: Congratulations on your big achievement of being named November's Recognized Writer. judi -
    LisaMay: Congratulations, Earl. Well deserved. -
    lyenochka: So happy to hear this, Earl!! Congratulations!!

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    robyn corum:
    Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!! Yay, you!!! -
    Carmen Ducharme : Congratulations my friend ! So very proud of you .Keep on writing I enjoy your work very much .-Carmen :) -
    Earl Corp: I appreciate all the fans and reviewers that made this possible. What a great surprise and Veterans Day present! -
    Earl Corp: I appreciate all the fans and reviewers that made this possible. What a great surprise and Veterans Day present! -
    Sugarray77: So happy for you, Earl! Congrats!

    Melissa -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Earl. Keep up the great work!
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    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Earl!

    diane -
    equestrik: Congrats to you! It is well deserved. -
    rspoet: Congratulations!! Well Done. -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Earl. It's a lovely feeling, isn't it? Well done and well deserved. Ulla:))) -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Earl! I'm glad to see you won this honor. I enjoy your work. MM -


Earl Corp: I want thank all my fans and reviewers for helping me achieve Recognized Writer for November. What an honor and surprise!
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Earl, on this special honor and recognition. Enjoy your day! -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: This I Believe finished first in the contest "I Believe"
    sammielwf: Earl Corp,
    First of all, thank you for your service to our country and everything that you and your band of brothers/sisters sacrificed to keep us safe and free.
    As the daughter, of a decorated WWII vet, I stand and salute you now- just as my daddy taught me!
    I write this post now, to congratulate you on not only your piece I Believe- but also on the recognized writers award!
    Thank you for sharing your talents with us here on Fan Story.
    Sammielwf -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Slicker Than an Oil Stain finished first in the contest "Write A Modern Fable"
    Earl Corp: Thank you to everyone who voted to make Slick a winner! -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: The Soundtrack of my life finished third in the contest "I Remember"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Mom's Last Christmas finished second in the contest "Holiday Blessings"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Thanks For Playing finished third in the contest "Conversation with the Past"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: A Walk in the Park finished second in the contest "Overcoming Adversity."


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Next Stop Normandy finished second in the contest "Quantum Leap Into Time"
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Earl!! You did a super job!! -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Can You Pass the Ketchup, Please finished second in the contest "Deadly Sins "


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Trust Me You'll Enjoy The View finished first in the contest "Your Greatest Fear"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: A Soldier's Measure finished second in the contest "In Their Memory"
    Cedar: Congratulations Earl, this was very well written...Bill -
    Becky Kern-Taylor: Dear Earl, Your poem was absolutely beautiful. We were all on the same page, so grateful for all that died, or even suffered. Wounded Warriors, great cause. And thanks for the 6 stars you gave me. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Where's The Beef? finished first in the contest "Along came a Spider..."


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Ode to the Finch finished second in the contest "Bye Bye Blackbird"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Daniel Boone finished first in the contest "Biography of famous people"
    Earl Corp: This was a fun contest, I really enjoyed writing about my boyhood hero. I appreciated all the support by everybody here. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: The Keys to the Kingdom finished third in the contest "The Appeal of Books"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Adventures Substitute Teaching finished first in the contest "I Remember"
    LisaMay: Well done, Earl. Definitely the best story. -


Earl Corp: I updated my image. Last Sunday I got to cover the local Cowboy Fast Draw Association chapter. They set me up eith a gun and a hat and let me play too. I had a blast, and actually hit something. I madeit to the third round before I got knocked out, i consider that a win. I might have found a new hobby.
    WryWriter: Maybe you should update your name too--Quick Draw Earl. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Speed Thrills But Accuracy Kills finished third in the contest "cowboy poem"


Earl Corp: I've been writing quite a few Smuckatelly stories and I was wondering if it would be worth compiling them into a book or not. I'd appreciate any feedback on the subject.
    damommy: I think it's an excellent idea! -
    Mystic Angel 7777: Go for it, my friend! There's another potential benefit to compiling them too as you can submit the completed book to the Committee and maybe earn your first Seal of Quality. -
    Mystic Angel 7777: Go for it, my friend! There's another potential benefit to compiling them too as you can submit the completed book to the Committee and maybe earn your first Seal of Quality. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Learned It Reading Comic Books finished second in the contest "Book-Title Contest"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Requiem for a Gunfighter finished third in the contest ""Cowboy poem""


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Best Birthday Barbecue EVER finished first in the contest " A Dinner"
    pome lover: well, Mr Earl, you did it! very good and congratulations! You deserved it.
    pome lover -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Ode to Clint finished first in the contest "Western Poem"
    LisaMay: Good on you, Earl. I'm so pleased you won with Clint. You really do have a flair for western poetry. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: A Horse of a Different Color finished first in the contest "Western poem"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Know When to Fold'Em finished third in the contest "Five Card Stud....And More!"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Lest We Forget finished third in the contest "In Their Memory"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I'm trying to take it with me finished third in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: I Learned it Watching John Wayne finished first in the contest "Rhyme"
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Earl.
    Well done! -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Ode to a Gunfighter finished first in the contest "Western"
    Boogienights: Congratulations! I knew this was a winner the moment I read it....you're awesome. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your win. I loved those old western movies and TV shows. judi -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Custer finished second in the contest "rhyming poem about our heroes"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Can Do, Sir finished first in the contest "Write about an inspirational quote"
    WalkerMan: Congratulations! Well earned in life as well as in writing. -
    damommy: Congratulations! Your story was inspiring as well as entertaining. -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go finished second in the contest "Write a poem using these words..."
    C. Gale Burnett: Congratulations! I knew this was going to be a winner :) -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: WWII Veteran Speech finished second in the contest "Write a Speech"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Time Well Wasted finished first in the contest "Your Life in 150 words"


Earl Corp: I'm working on Chapter 4 of Wilderness Redemption Road, I should have it posted by the end of the week.


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Once Upon Cary Grant finished first in the contest "Cary Grant Movie Titles Poem"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Something to be Proud of finished second in the contest "What I Am Proud Of and Why"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Welcome to Teenage Thunder Dome finished first in the contest "Troubled Youth"


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: People are dying to live here finished second in the contest "A House for Rent"


Earl Corp: My This Sentence Starts the Story entry Down the Rabbit Hole won! I'm pretty proud of that piece because it was my very first thing I wrote on Fanstory. I want to thank everyone who read it and offered me suggestions to improve it.thnks to the judges, and thanks to my wife Anna who is very supportive of my hobby.
    Oceanna Sands: Congratulations on the win! Ithouroughly enjoyed your story. -
    Mustang Patty: You should be very proud. To win a site-sponsored contest the first time out IS HUGE. Congratulations!! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on winning "This Sentence Starts the Story" contest. Good for you! judiverse -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Congratulations! Down the rabbit hole won the contest "This Sentence Starts The Story"
    michaelcahill: Congrats! Lots of competition. A great piece and a big win. :)) -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations, Earl! I'm so excited for you. Great job with this one.

    ~MP~ -
    rspoet: Congratulations, Earl! I'm a big Davy Crocket fan, myself. Well done.

    RS -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Congratulations! You Gotta Show Up won the contest "Share Your Story"
    Earl Corp: I'd like to thank everybody who reviewed Y Gotta Show Up and making it an all time best piece. I truly feel honored with this win. -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Earl, on your win, and your walk. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your great "Share Your Story" win. judiverse -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win. Great job. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Jive Talkin' finished first in the contest "Disco Inferno Poem"
    Earl Corp: This was unexpected. When i went to bed I was down by three and in third place. I appreciate everybody who read and reviwed Jive Talkin and made it an all time best piece. And a big thanks to allof you who voted for it. -


Earl Corp: Chapter 2 of Wilderness Redemption Road is the being edited and should be oosted tomorrow.


Earl Corp: I broke the top 100 authors ranking! I'm #95, so cool. Next Installment of Wilderness Redemption Road will be out Monday.


FanStory wrote to Earl Corp: Always hope, never expect finished third in the contest "Your beliefs: Why do they matter?"
    Earl Corp: Cool beans. I'm glad so many people enjoyed this piece. -


Earl Corp: I just uploaded a picture. Yes, that is Anna of grey poupon fame


Earl Corp: Ok chapter 1 of Wilderness Redemption Road is posted. Im excited about this book. I'm having as much fun writing it as youre reading it.
Meanwhile in real life i've been working as a news reporter after school for the last week. Its so much fun I feel like I'm stealing the money. Oh well money for nothing and my chicks for free.


Earl Corp: My blurb Wilderness Redemption Road was so well received that I am going to make the jump from blurb to book and I hope to have a chapter done by the end of the week. I want to thank everyone for their kind words and encouragement. Here goes nuthin.
    Mustang Patty: That sounds like a great goal. Good luck to you. -
    Mastery: Way to go, Earl. You are my style. Bob -


Earl Corp: I have an interview this afternoon for a job that entails my first love- writing! It's at the newspaper I described in my story You Gotta Show up.