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Tootie: Greetings, Friends! Be sure to check out the advertisement on FanStory for our first co-authored book. HURRAH! We "SALUTE" all of you who have encouraged and supported us as we wrote it. Yes, dreams can come true! God Bless You All! Respectfully with Admiration, Bill (Commando) and Cathy (Tootie) |
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Congratulations on your accomplishment and wishing you much success and royalties. I must confess, that I have not read your story but I'm sure it is a book full of adventure and love. What brought me to you was your ad that comes at the end of a page. It caught my eye. I thought I would ask you what has been on my mind lately, because I just published my first children's book and I would like to know if your ad came with a cost and how long does it run for? Again, congrats on your novel author Tootie!! - | ||
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Tootie: Thank you to those of you who have read and reviewed our new novel's first chapter. We will respond to your reviews as soon as possible. Sorry for the delay! Currently, we are busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It involves lots of work ourselves, as well as working with several others involved in the preparation. It's still on target to be published by the end of this month. Hurrah! For those of you who've been following along with that one, we have finished writing it and will be sharing our last three chapters later this month. We really appreciate all the help and support we've gotten from many of you. Wishing you all the best. God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill & Cathy (Commando & Tootie) |
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Tootie: UPDATE RE: Bill Bishop (aka Commando) My wonderful, talented co-author, Bill Bishop, hasn't been on FanStory the past two weeks because he needed to replace his computer. While waiting for the new computer, he figured it the opportune time to have some surgery done on his right eye. He is fine, but it will now be a little while longer before he's back. He wants to thank everyone for the recent reviews on his profile page that he hasn't been able to respond to. Since we co-author these chapters, I thank you, also. Your encouragement, help and support are greatly appreciated. We SALUTE You! We are continuing to work together on our books, and I will be posting one of our chapters this weekend. Bill is also unable to access and respond to his PM messages right now. If there is anything you would like to pass on to him, feel free to PM me. God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill & Cathy (Commando and Tootie) |
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Tootie: Bill Bishop (aka Commando) is currently unable to to access FanStory because his computer crashed and is beyond repair. He is awaiting a new computer and will be back soon. A "SALUTE" from both of us to all of you who are following along as we write and post chapters of our co-authored books here. When he returns, he will respond to recent reviews on his Profile Page, and we will also share more of our works. Wishing you all the best. Take care and God Bless. Respectfully, Cathy |
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AWESOME WIN! Your first place win is well-deserved, Cathy. Thanks for speaking up for the less brave and/or those who have been bullied. Your topic is so important for ALL. The way you described the issue, using the cat and dog, was perfect. You had my vote from the first read-through. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan ![]() - | ||
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Tootie: Forgive me again for delay in responding to reviews. I will soon, but have been busy making face masks for people who need them. Hope all are doing well. Thank you for your support. Take care and God bless! |
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Your project of making face masks far outweighs any delays on your part of reviewing on FS. PLEASE don't apologize for doing something from your heart! I am saying "THANK YOU!" on behalf of all who you will graciously donate a mask. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan - | ||
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Tootie: Fell a couple weeks ago and bruised my tailbone. It limited me to my time on the computer. Finally, the pain is almost gone. Please forgive me for delays in reviews. I'm back and will get to them as soon as possible (I still have 120 to do!). Thank you all! Best, Cathy |
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Tootie: "No longer am I observing my life as if it was another's. Instead, finally, I am observing my life as the life I always believed it was destined to be." As many may know, I am a published author. Since last October, I am also a full-time writer and publisher. (Yes, it is possible to make a living at writing!). However, never getting my college degree, I still have roadblocks, regrets, and so much still to learn. So, at 59, I've decided to go back to college! I have recently been accepted at SNHU (Southern NH University) to obtain my BA in Creative Writing/English. I can take all my courses online, which is great. Always remember, it's never too late to achieve your dreams! Fears and feelings of inferiority have crippled me in the past, but they will cripple me no longer. "Have faith in your desires, and, 'keep a'walkin' forward." * A special thank you to Bill Bishop (Commando). I am thrilled to be co-authoring four books with this very talented (histrionic and flamboyant) Tennessee Mountain Man! He is an AWESOME WRITER, and I'm becoming a better writer because of him. We are posting chapters of our books (either his profile page or mine) as we write them. Our first book will be published this year. Thank you, also, to all those reviewing and supporting our works. Due to my busy schedule, it takes a little time to respond to reviews (when they are posted on my profile page), but please know they will be answered. We truly appreciate and admire you all! God Bless! |
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Tootie: For those who have reviewed my recent poem, please forgive me for the delay in responding to some of you. Another chapter of co-authored book was in the works and needed to be completed first (just done). I am also very busy with new publishing company. I will continue to respond as soon as possible this week. Thank you for your support and patience. Blessings, Cathy |
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Tootie: Please forgive me for not reviewing enough or posting much on here the past few months. I have recently made the great leap of leaving a day job to open up a publishing business. This includes a business office and all that goes with it (not home-based). Beginning next year, I will also be overseeing a book club for the community I live in. All this is presently requiring a lot of my time. I've considered taking a leave of absence from this site, but the books I'm co-authoring with Bill Bishop (aka Commando) are still top priority. The next chapter of our historic romance novel is in the works and will be posted soon. There are so many talented writers here on FanStory, and I feel so privileged to write with one of them. THANK YOU for all your encouragement, editing advice and support. Also, for your great poems and stories. I will read and review as time permits. Keep writing and believing in your endeavors! I "SALUTE" you all! God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Cathy |
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Tootie: It's been really busy for me lately, with lots of exciting things happening. Today, I was on the Writer's block talking about what it's like to co-author with Bill Bishop (Commando). We both want to thank those who have helped us with reviews and editing along the way. God Bless! |
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Your presentation is both "adept and extremely impressive." It is a "prestigious honor" co-authoring with you. A "SALUTE" for having expressed admiration for my writing--right back at ya! Please, keep your quill wet with ink...and your creative juices flowing. This post is a "PLUS" for FanStory! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill - | ||
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Tootie: It's almost 3 am and after many hours of writing and rewriting a very special birthday poem to an AWESOME writer here on FanStory, although I would like to, I have to wait until later today to respond to some recent reviews. Please forgive me for the delay. I have to get a few hours of sleep first! Thank you for understanding. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!! Blessings, Cathy |
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Tootie: Thank you to everyone who voted for Chapter 6 of Love Long Distance for Book of the Month. It tied for 2nd place and was competing with some awesome writers. We are honored to be sharing it with all of you as we write it, and we plan to have it completed and published this year. Wishing you all a wonderful day! God Bless, Bill & Cathy (aka Commando & Tootie) |
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Tootie: I wanted to respond to all my reviews by now, but I have 127+ reviews still to answer (and more coming in). I will respond, for sure, but it may take a few more days. It's important to me to thank each and every one of you for your awesome comments, suggestions and support of my writings. Currently, I am also spending a lot of hours launching a new subscription box business for readers and writers of all ages. I also have a full-time day job. My time on this site is limited lately, but you'll be hearing from me and I appreciate you all! Blessings, Cathy |
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Tootie: I still have many reviews to respond to and I am also writing, writing, writing, so...please know that I will respond to all reviews--it means a great deal to me to do so and I'm so appreciative of the overwhelming support. It's just that it's going to take me time and time is always what I need most. I am writing this at 1:40 am and I have to go to my day job later. The alarm goes off at 6:30 am. Shee! The life of a writer! Thank you for understanding. Blessings, Cathy |
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I love co-authoring "Angel in the Meadow" with you and encourage everyone to come visit and read along chapter by chapter as we write them. Chapter 8 currently in the works. God Bless You, too! I really appreciate the congratulations and all the support. You've helped me in so many ways become a better writer. Respectfully, Cathy - | ||
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Tootie: Bill Bishop (Commando) still hasn't gotten his power back in the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael. It has been almost a month now! He misses everyone and can't wait to get back online, but he is doing well and writing when he can. He is also helping many others. Bill has a heart of gold, so that is no surprise now, is it? He sends his love to all. |
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Tootie: FYI - Bill Bishop (Commando) is still without power down in the Florida Panhandle but is keeping busy helping others and also cleaning up his own yard. Several big trees came down on his property and there was lots of damage. He misses everyone and looks forward to being back here soon. Bill's been writing by oil lamp, so will have some writings to share when he does return. "Goody, Goody!" If anyone would like me to convey a message to him, either PM me or tell me here and I'd be happy to. Hopefully, he will be back online by midweek next week. Blessings, Cathy On another note: FYI - It's exciting that my picture and a short write-up is in the current issue of First For Women mag. (circ. 3.6 million). It's not about writing, but about making extra income through shopping apps. It does mention, however, that the extra income I do get (up to $100/mo) just by shopping is used for extra funds to promote myself as a published author and pays for my membership to an online writing site (FanStory). |
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Tootie: Commando (Bill Bishop) has asked me to post this message to let you know he is missing all of you. He sends his love to many. As you know, Hurricane Michael went through the Panhandle this past week. This is where Bill lives and he was on the direct route of it. It hit his area as a strong Category 4 hurricane and left major damage. I'm sure you've seen pictures and videos on TV and the Internet as I have and I can't imagine what it's like down there. He is okay (Thank God!), yet is without power or Internet access. He will be back as soon as he can, but it may be another week or more before both are restored. I am so thankful I've been able to keep connected with him to make sure he is fine. I don't know about you, but it would break my heart if anything ever happened to him. He means so much to me! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you updated. Thank you and God Bless, Cathy |
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Tootie: Had a telephone interview last week with a magazine to discuss how I generate extra cash using shopping apps. I love Ibotta and other apps and thank my older sister for getting me hooked on them. It was uncertain if I would get past the editor's desk, but found out yesterday that I will be included in an article called Easy Money and it will be on newsstands beginning October 11th. Picture(s) of myself will also be included. Yay! Name of magazine? First for Women. It's in stores everywhere and has a readership of 3.6 million. Hurrah! |
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Tootie: If you, or someone you know, enjoys audiobooks and would like to listen to one of my books in exchange for an honest review on ACX, let me know and I'll send you a code. I have a few for all three books in my Jean and Rosie series and about 20 available for my Christmas novelette. The narrator for all of my books is Carolyn Power and she's an actor in California. She's played parts in Chuck and Grey's Anatomy and currently plays a homeless woman in Bartlett, an Amazon Prime series. |
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Tootie: If anyone is interested, my first novel IN POLYESTER PAJAMAS is free to download (ebook) today through Thursday (4/22/18 - 4/26/18) on Amazon. |
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Tootie: Thank you to all who have reviewed my latest poem, Close Your Eyes, dedicated to Bill Bishop. I am OVERWHELMED and will respond to all as soon as I can. In the meantime, here's a beautiful poem I just read by poet Hafiz that I want to share today: WITH THAT MOON LANGUAGE Admit something: Everyone you see, you say to them, "Love me." Of course, you do not do this out loud; otherwise, someone would call the cops. Still, though, think about this, this great pull in us to connect. Why not become the one who lives with a full moon in each eye that is always saying, With that sweet moon language, What every other eye in this world is dying to hear? - Hafiz (translated by Daniel Ladinsky) Food for thought. Wishing everyone a great day! Sometimes life gets tough but poetry can soothe our soul. Blessings! |
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Tootie: To be less formal, I decided I needed a nickname here so I am now Tootie. It's the nickname my mother gave me when I was a kid. If you want to know more about me, though, you can check out my author site at http://Catherine Dougherty.com. It's so great to be a part of this wonderful writing community. Thank you all for welcoming me with open arms. God Bless! Cathy (Tootie) |
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Tootie: " Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." - Mary Oliver |
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Tootie: There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life. There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine. O Traveler, if you are in search of that, don't look outside, look inside yourself, and seek that. - Rumi |
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Tootie: I come to you first in a whisper. Then I become a roar. And all the illusions having passed before you appear to you no more. |
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Tootie: Possessions are just empty distractions of the wealth which already lies within your soul, waiting patiently for you to recognize and behold it. Let loose the material that is worth nothing and set your sights on that which you already possess; that which has been given freely unto you from the beginning when you were first formed. - C Dougherty |
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