Mimosa Exhibits Her Taste And Class!

I got a PM from Mimosa the other day, and she told me she bought my novel through the Internet (which was fine!), but she was afraid she didn't pay enough therefore shorting me a few bucks (therefore, exhibiting her class!)

I told her, I get paid regardless, and that I know I'll never get rich through my novel and that wasn't why I wrote it.

By the simple act of ordering my novel, she exhibited her taste! (Yeah, yeah, yeah-- sometimes I ain't too modest; I blame that on LisaLoveLight and Teepi who have shamelessly complimented me-- not that I'm complaining!) Okay--SH has complimented me too-- or, at least, not wanted to shoot me.

The novel is entitled, "A Haven From Violence", by Burl N. Corbett, and Barnes and Noble.com/books, or Amazon.com/books have it. Google me up, or better yet, buy my novel and take some of my Venus-pretty pussycats! I promise: I'll treasure your name and memory forever!

 

when you die we can argue about what your words really meant and constantly misquote you,then we could start a cult in your honor.But then if i died first i couldn't do any of that.hmm?

 

Hey Thud,
Below is a bit I took out of a post in the Hip Forums Archives written by a good friend of mine.
She passed on recently, but she was special to me.
I met her here on the forums a few years back and we had a wonderful friendship outside these walls.
teepi




I kinda feel like I'm living through Burl N. Corbett's book; "A Haven From Violence." A book about city folk and new housing developments taking over rural Pennsylvania, not too far from here. I thought I had understood the dilemma's that Burl had described within, but I really didn't have a clue until our immediate area began to have hobbit's mounds all over the place. (New building sites) Damned Hobbits.

I stayed pissed for hours after the confrontation. Thinking all those things I could have said... after the fact. You know what I'm talking about... all those really cool, smart replies, that seem to evade your tongue while you're actively arguing.

Anyways... I do hope that I've made my "Curb Appeal" strikingly evident to those who walk the Road that Runs Through Here... "A crazy old woman lives in that house at the bottom of Sam's Hill. She growls at children. She may even bite."

Have a Good One Folks,

Sam

 

I am proud to own a copy of Thudly's book. I am only about half finished with it, but it is a good read. Thud, you are such a character, too, I kind of imagine Hemingway would've written like you if he really let himself cut loose LOL. I actually had a nightmare one night about those yuppie folks, yikes, don't remember it all but scary dreams. really ummm, diverse and unique characters in this book, kind of like the author?

interestingly there was an article in our paper describing almost EXACTLY the same type of community as in your book, with some similar situations (kinda) so I think you are on to something.

I will post more when I finish, but so far so good. (thanks for the kind words too)

p.s. no more cats here please, we have a house full of animals...www.petfinder.com

 

Teepi: I'm aware of that post by Sam (it's part of my listing when you google me up). I also know Sam died-- I knew her 4 years ago when I first got my computer and found Hipforums. We had, shall I say, a thorny relationship: our personalities clashed, one might say. But, she obviously bought my novel, of which I wasn't aware. R.I.P, Sam.


Mimosa: Glad you're enjoying it. The community described, except for the yuppies, has passed into history. EVERY person that inspired some of my characters has died-- the last one just 5 months ago. The bar has long been converted into an apartment. Of course, I'm still alive-- some of me is in the character of "The Old Hippie," except he finds love and , since my divorce 16 years ago, I haven't. But then, I never stopped loving my wife. I guess my life can best be described in George Jone's classic tear-jerker, "He Stopped Lovin Her Today." When you're finished, write a review for our friends here on the forums.

Voided37-- I never forget my friends and being an author, even if I do get famous and rich (right!), surely hasn't gone to my head-- I rarely mention it, in fact most of the time I never think of it.

My cats send their warmest indifference.

 

Well Dang Thudly, now I'm gonna have to read your book just to stay in the hub.. or ya'll will be talkin' 'bout stuff I don't know.. those inside 'jokes' or whatever leave ya scratchin' your head.. I hope you get a lot of readers.
Have you asked Skip to list your book on the site..

 

Ah, SH-- another potential customer! Soon I'll be drinking single-malt Irish whisky and driving a Hummer!


No, I didn't ask Skip about listing my book; I didn't know I could. How much does that cost? A percentage of the sale price?

BTW, AngelGodiva has a copy and liked it, too bad she isn't back. I thought Matt was sending her a new set-up.

 

I'm not sure how Skip handles the listing of books Thud, but you can PM him and find out.

Now, I don't want this thread deleted as spam, so be careful on how you word things ok Thud. So as not to come off as a sales add.
I do wish you luck and Brightest Blessings sweetie.
sh

 

something about the whole shebang fell through with Angel's pc...I saw over in the private forums that Dakota's mom was contacting donors about sending their money back.

 

Sloth Outta Here!

 

when the time is right Carol.. I am rethinking it right now. or going in a different direction with it.. I found it dull and uninteresting (my book not Thudlys) so I'm taking the interesting parts and blending them in to a new version. Bc my first yr in SF was so very different then the ones that followed, Teepi's life would also make for an interesting read. As meany of the lives here would... hey..we ought to all get together and make a movie..

 

I miss angelgodiva, if anyone talks to her let her know I'm thinking of her too.

yeah, I think Matt in Vegas said the PC we wanted to send her was fried or something. I wanted to donate, still will if it helps.

ahh that spam aspect....bah humbug...Thudly's cool, everyone should read his book.

I hope Skip will link it. just for the greater good.

 

I think a book by Teepi and sh together would be the best, you two seem like you would be good collaborators. a movie would be cool too.

 

WHAT! ANGELGODIVA GETS HURT AGAIN!


I would think she has been hurt just about too many times. Isn't there a limit; isn't there mercy?

Obviously not.

And, you wonder why I drink to oblivion?

 

I never wondered "why"...

Yes, Pisses me off that I am so greenback poor right now.
Angel crocheted me a beautiful shawl last Christmas.

Maybe I could paint something and put it on auction and donate the proceeds to a PC for her.....mmmm
I could put up an auction a week for awhile and put a link on my sig.

Yes, I think I will....wow, I came up with a pretty good idea there...the old lightbulb might be a bit dim, but it ain't burnt out yet.

 

HAHA MIm and SH..if I had a nickel for every time I was told I should write a book...I could outright by that dang PC for her...hahaha

 

To Hell with my novel and to Hell with me making any money: I'm not going there or making the latter.

I DO care about Angel-- she is sweet as all get out and a truly good person in this vale of misery and tears. She is one of the gentle, kind, strong and loving people that grace the earth. I'm so sorry that I'm broke and can't help her.

PLEASE: Anyone with a few bucks, help Angel. Send it to MATTINVEGAS-- he's a good man and will straigten her just perfectly out!


If you don't believe that, I'll drop off 5 kittens in your breeze-way!

 

BTW, Mimosa-- if they do make a movie of SH's novel (with Teepi's collaberation), may I star in the male lead?


Everyone always said I resemble the young Marlon Brando. (Of course, that was 35 years ago when I was a young Burl Corbett!)

I'll work for union scale, plus unlimited Guiness Stout and top-of-the-KMart-line pussycat food (and, certainly, a go-fer to clean the litter-box {mine, and the kitties}).

 

lol, as if I would have a say in the male lead.... I thought you kind of looked like Hemingway on your book cover....I think I have a copy of Moveable Feast that has young Hemingway photos, he was pretty handsome too.

I can just picture this movie though....flashbacks to the younger generation, while the elders recall their youth (and maybe some cats in the background)....and all of it true, of course, through the blur that time and other natural factors produce....sh...teepi....you two need to do this!!

and I bought a large Oatmeal Stout tonight to drink sometimes....and treated myself to a bottle of bombay gin (a weakness of mine at times), I'd be glad to share....(teepi and her homemade oatmeal stout....got me thinking).

and Angelgodiva, good things to you, hope you can feel us thinking of you...much love always....

 

Jesus, Mimosa! Am I really Hemingway re-incarnated? NO!!!!!! I was born in 1947; he committed suicide in 1962.


But, I love his work anbd Teepi, asnd etc.(Wodka kicking in!()