Thirty odd years ago (yeah, I can’t believe I can say that either) my mother bought me a luggage set as a birthday/graduation/xmas present. It was pretty expensive then (especially for my mom) and I have to say I have gotten a lot of use out of it. For roughly $100-$150 I got a complete Samsonite set.
And, after 30 some years of traveling (I lived out of them for a couple of years) they really have stood the test of time.
What happened to the days where you bought something and knew it would last? Remember the days where Samsonite had those commercials where chimpanzee’s, monkey’s, and apes threw the cases around? They really did/do last. Okay, it was American Tourister (do they still exist?) but, you get my drift…
I’m sad to say that other cases I’ve added have never lasted as long. This set, pictured above is still going fairly strong. I have one or two pieces I never use anymore (makeup case) and I’ve learned to downsize, but the same basic three pieces are still alive. I’ve lost the pull strap for the big one which still has working wheels, you can see wear and tear on the edges, and today I found a hole through one of them as I pack for the GCLS con in Chicago. Still, quality LASTS. So does a GOOD story. It stick’s with you for a LONG time, even after the book has become frayed and worn away.
We are living in a time where people dispose of their possessions far too easily. A book, a story that sticks with you, makes you want to read over and over again, is priceless. So take a moment and think over those you have enjoyed. Check out mine if you haven’t, and if you have, please leave a review….you never know who you might influence and they can have the same enjoyment of the story that you had.
If you are at GCLS this next week, please say hello to me. If I look a bit confused it’s because I have the memory of a goldfish and while your name might ring a bell, the bell’s clapper may have been muffled…Facebook friends and others have a tendency to make me look as though I don’t remember anyone, but I do, and I have a long memory for the oddest things…so take a chance and give me a hug (I really don’t bite (despite the fangs)…hard), talk to me, and ask me for a lesbian membership card! Lol! Who knows when/where we will meet again! See you all there!
I mean, there is only so many ways you can describe some things, but some of the ways some writers have chosen to go about is downright hilarious. I am not making fun of anyone in particular, I am sure some of my ‘alternates’ have been funny to some, but come on people…don’t you have beta readers or editors who stopped you, or, at least, brought it your attention?
reading this, I know I did! Please reference the ‘helpful’ numbers I put in there for the words when talking about said ALTERNATE WORD. Also note that I had to ‘update’ my dictionary for ‘some’ of these words, rolling my eyes here…poor spell-check.
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came out have I seen the response I have gotten for a release of one of my books. DOCTORED was conceived almost immediately following the release and response of LAWYERED. That was nearly two years ago (July). Today I got to #6 on Amazon, no, that wasn’t the goal, although getting to #1 would be nice too. It was in sales that I am talking about. You see, my followers, fans, and readers support my work in a way that I can really be proud of. DOCTORED is well on its way to being my best-selling novel ever. In fact, by the time this blog goes public, it should have exceeded expectations.
Yes, they do surprise the author sometimes too. You can write yourself into a corner and only the character can get you out. Sometimes, they let you sit there for a while. Some call it writer’s block. I call it a challenge. This book in particular, fans and friends were asking about for a while since I’d been talking a lot about it…I told them that the bitch of a character wasn’t letting me write her! Eventually they came together and ‘allowed’ me to release them onto the pages of my book.
I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to have such supportive people who help me to create these works. It all takes a lot of time and effort. I do hope you enjoy the coming attractions. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for showing your love and support by buying my creations.
