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Read my first book for FREE... (Original Post) AmyStrange Aug 2020 OP
SO, AmyStrange is your nom de plume? hlthe2b Aug 2020 #1
Here is the real AmyStrange... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #2
Congratulations! I will take a look. n/t Laelth Aug 2020 #3
Psssst... don't tell anyone, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #4
Shhhh. Ditto. n/t Laelth Aug 2020 #5
Wow! Thank you! FM123 Aug 2020 #6
You're welcome, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #7
I love how you have chapter summaries! FM123 Aug 2020 #8
Hmmm... pop quiz, huh? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #9
As an added bonus... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #10
I read ch. I, but the convention's coming up now. It's riveting! As an animal rescuer, I hate Karadeniz Aug 2020 #11
The Convention is definitely more important, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #12
 

AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
4. Psssst... don't tell anyone, but...
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 05:56 PM
Aug 2020

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you were always one of my favorites and thank you.
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FM123

(10,130 posts)
8. I love how you have chapter summaries!
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 06:07 PM
Aug 2020

I feel like I am getting a bonus, like Cliff Notes along with the book. I hope there is not a pop quiz.....

 

AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
9. Hmmm... pop quiz, huh?
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 06:11 PM
Aug 2020

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Naw, my pop never liked quizzes anyway, but thanks for the idea, and the kind words also.
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AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
10. As an added bonus...
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 06:36 PM
Aug 2020

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Here is an excerpt from my fourth book:

AmyStrange & the Criminal
(Part 4: the Wedding)

Chapter 58

[SNIP]


After the President meets AmyStrange, the talking Cat, Beth and the Criminal are discussing unbelievable things, when he says...

“This is beginning to sound like that commercial about the fake butter,” I said, and added in a high squeaky voice, “I still can’t believe it’s not butter.”

“That’s not how it goes, biscuit boy,” Beth said and laughed.

“Eh, same difference.”

“Same difference?” Beth asked. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“That the differences are the same.”

“What differences?”

“The ones between my song and the real one,” I said, and then added helpfully, “They’re different, but still the same.”

“What?”

Thinking back on what I’d just said, it didn’t make any sense, so instead I asked, “Why are you even arguing with me about this?”

“I’m not...” Beth started to say but realized the trap I’d set for her.

“That’s usually my line,” I said, “but now you know how I feel, goochy girl.”

“Goochy girl? What the hell is that?” Beth asked.

“Hey, I didn’t complain when you called me a biscuit boy.”

“Yeah, but at least you know what that is.”

“No, I don’t.”

“It’s a boy with a biscuit. What’s to figure out?”

“But, I’m not holding a biscuit.”

“Eh, same difference,” Beth said, and everyone laughed.

[SNIP]

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READ the first chapter of Part 4 here:
http://www.atomadness.com/Chap-47.html

Chapter Summary for Part 4:
http://atomadness.com/index-a.html#CS4

(Summaries for Parts 1-3 are just above it)
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Karadeniz

(23,455 posts)
11. I read ch. I, but the convention's coming up now. It's riveting! As an animal rescuer, I hate
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 07:50 PM
Aug 2020

What happened to Scratches, but the guy's working out his psyche is fascinating. I like how fast-paced it is...I don't think I could pull that off. Thanks so much for posting it. You're a talented writer. We're complimented you gave us a chance to preview your work!

 

AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
12. The Convention is definitely more important, and...
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 07:53 PM
Aug 2020

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thank you for the very kind words.
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