Tales of Greenlea County - Discussion of All Stories (UPDATE)

[frantic65]

As well as the 'back to the beginning story' 'What I Did On my Day Off' told from Ellery's first person point of view.

This is my absolute favorite!! I've re-read that more than anything. I'm not sure why but I really fell in love with it! (it must be the Ellery POV, I guess.) It's sweet but very funny too.  **runs off to forage under the bed for dog-eared copy**

 

[louisev]

Leslie and I reworked that story down to a manageable 5,000 words (the original I believe was 13,000 or so) so that we could submit it to magazines.  So far haven't gotten that published yet!

[frantic65]

Leslie and I reworked that story down to a manageable 5,000 words (the original I believe was 13,000 or so) so that we could submit it to magazines.  So far haven't gotten that published yet!

Well-too bad for the publishing world-but I'm just glad I have my trusty copy of the original 13,000 words!! **hides it back under the bed where it will be safe**

[belbbmfan]

Well-too bad for the publishing world-but I'm just glad I have my trusty copy of the original 13,000 words!! **hides it back under the bed where it will be safe**

Oh me too! I'm so glad I have the original stories printed and safe in my nightstand. (where they gather less dust than under the bed!  )

[MaineWriter]

Leslie and I reworked that story down to a manageable 5,000 words (the original I believe was 13,000 or so) so that we could submit it to magazines.  So far haven't gotten that published yet!

Actually, the original was close to 20,000 words and we worked it down to 10,000 -- a 50% cut.

L

[louisev]

uh oh, shows you how good my memory works!  We edited that thing word by word it seems!  But you are all more than welcome to your original um 20,000 word copy!

[louisev]

And... I have finished 'A Small Circle of Friends'!    I seem to remember writing that story seemed to take forever!

[mariez]

And... I have finished 'A Small Circle of Friends'!    I seem to remember writing that story seemed to take forever!

Congrats on another great story, Louise!  Parts of "A Small Ciircle of Friends" were very intense and emotional - I can see how it would have been exhausting for you!  But what a perfect ending:

“Yep.” Ellery slipped his hand over Colson’s reassuring hand, this time, the left hand with its smooth gold band. “Now we ain’t in no hurry anymore.”

If memory serves, "Red Stallions for Christmas" should be coming up!  This time around, will we learn what the twins gave Colson and Ellery for Christmas?   Inquiring minds need to know! 

Marie

[louisev]

I think so, I have to find out where "Home for the Holidays" and "The L Word" fits in chronologically before advancing to the next story, but it is definitely coming up.

I do remember something about a red bow...

[louisev]

Okay, 'The 'L' Word' actually should come right at the same time as 'A Small Circle of Friends'

And here it is!

http://tcreader.livejournal.com/173361.html