So—A young Jewish girl from Philly walks into a bar…(You haven’t heard this one, have you?)
Actually, it is the year 1888, and the bar is the Gem Saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota.
I’m about 4,500 words into writing my next book (an adult historical novel loosely based on true events) and I hope you will come along for the ride!
At the moment, our seventeen-year-old protagonist is on a train, headed for Chicago. An attractive thirty-something stranger has insinuated himself into her adventure by taking the seat next to her. Away from home and family for the first time in her life, Mae is both wary and excited!
I hope you will find the time, dear readers, to follow along for periodic updates on: “MAE heads WEST” — (my working title).
(NOTE: If any of my readers are, or know experts in early modes of transportation in the U.S., I would love to hear from you in the COMMENTS. I have several questions that my internet research has not provided answers to, and would appreciate your valuable assistance going forward.)
Way to go, Linda! Get right back up on that horse. Can’t wait to read this one, too
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Thanks so much for your support, Lesley! This one is loosely based on one of David Bennett’s older sisters! Gotta keep it in the family! hahaha
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Love the working title. It’s going to be an exciting trip.
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Thanks, Vanessa! Glad you will be along for the ride!
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I have a feeling this is going to be a fun read. Looking forward to it’s completion.
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Leslie: This one should not take me as long as “Bosses and Blackjacks” because it is going to be mostly fiction. Stay tuned!
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Good luck. This blog post is a wonderful way to introduce the story and the characters. We’re all reading this and wanting more.
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Thanks Harry! I’m hoping my friends here will keep pushing me along to the finish line! I appreciate you tagging along!
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I have been behind in my reading…looks like I need to catch up!
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You’ve been busy stalking Mel!
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DAVID has been stalking Mel. There is no similarity between us…none at all…
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Oh yeah…DAVID. Sorry about that! For some reason, I always get your names mixed up. Writer/stalker // stalker/writer—you can see how I might get confused.
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I have no insight to how David thinks. It’s a complete mystery to me.
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