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And without further ado, and a week after I started my little fitness vacation, here is the opening chapter of "Agents of the Law."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/320888.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/320888.html)
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And without further ado, and a week after I started my little fitness vacation, here is the opening chapter of "Agents of the Law."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/320888.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/320888.html)
And we're off! Yay!! Don't tell the other boys, but I think I've developed a crush on Joe! :laugh: That was so great getting to see him at home and it's clear he really does take enjoyment in his children. I love how he relates to Jeremiah - he'll make a great lawyer for sure :) I'm glad Wes is going to "sleep on it" - it's a tricky situation. And I hope the fact that Dupree said the free time was making him nuts doesn't mean he and Nicky were arguing the whole time :-\
:laugh: at "Mormon" Park becoming private property! Thanks, Louise!
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And we're off! Yay!! Don't tell the other boys, but I think I've developed a crush on Joe! :laugh: That was so great getting to see him at home and it's clear he really does take enjoyment in his children. I love how he relates to Jeremiah - he'll make a great lawyer for sure :) I'm glad Wes is going to "sleep on it" - it's a tricky situation. And I hope the fact that Dupree said the free time was making him nuts doesn't mean he and Nicky were arguing the whole time :-\
:laugh: at "Mormon" Park becoming private property! Thanks, Louise!
little private joke about being "ripped from the headlines!" Glad to see everyone so enthused about a sequel!
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Agents of the law, Chapter 2: and it's not even noon yet!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/321158.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/321158.html)
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Agents of the law, Chapter 2: and it's not even noon yet!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/321158.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/321158.html)
Well, they were all in rare form, weren't they? :laugh: And Ellery "Mr. Diplomacy" Cantrell talking about how Dupree and Esteban aren't "diplomatic" is priceless! :laugh: But, oh boy, Jeremy and Esteban working together - Henry's going to have his work cut out for him. But who knows? It might be the best thing for them. At least Nick won't be jealous of Esteban!
But I'm afraid Wes may have a big "I told you so" thrown in his face regarding Lewis Stevens!
And, yeah, it's probably a good idea for Colson to go back to work :-\ Poor boys. Even the "Queer Book of Sex Etiquette" can't help them! :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
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Well, they were all in rare form, weren't they? :laugh: And Ellery "Mr. Diplomacy" Cantrell talking about how Dupree and Esteban aren't "diplomatic" is priceless! :laugh: But, oh boy, Jeremy and Esteban working together - Henry's going to have his work cut out for him. But who knows? It might be the best thing for them. At least Nick won't be jealous of Esteban!
But I'm afraid Wes may have a big "I told you so" thrown in his face regarding Lewis Stevens!
And, yeah, it's probably a good idea for Colson to go back to work :-\ Poor boys. Even the "Queer Book of Sex Etiquette" can't help them! :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
well yes, as soon as Ellery perks back up and gets his "edge" back so too returns his less-than-diplomatic personality!! But even Wesley Brown has been known to be wrong.
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and here is Chapter 3!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/321431.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/321431.html)
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and here is Chapter 3!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/321431.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/321431.html)
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Little wonder Jeremy loves his Nicky - he's so unpredictably adorable. It's sweet to see how seriously he's taking his role as caretaker to his "invalid." And Pam spilling the beans on Katie's Ann "comment" and Jeremy trying to say he must've "missed" her flirting was hilarious! :laugh: Can't blame Nick for going off into his fit of laughter! Hey, look at it this way, Jeremy - at least he's not jealous! ;D
Jeremy is right that Colson would want to know the situation with Katie Ann being gone, and I think it's cute that Nick wants them to "adopt" Pam, albeit temporarily. Nick's laughter aside, it looks like he and Pam are forging a bit of an alliance, which should prove interesting.
Oh, and Dr. Sampson is now able to test for HIV? That should be interesting, too! Great chapter, Louise. Thanks!
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Little wonder Jeremy loves his Nicky - he's so unpredictably adorable. It's sweet to see how seriously he's taking his role as caretaker to his "invalid." And Pam spilling the beans on Katie's Ann "comment" and Jeremy trying to say he must've "missed" her flirting was hilarious! :laugh: Can't blame Nick for going off into his fit of laughter! Hey, look at it this way, Jeremy - at least he's not jealous! ;D
Jeremy is right that Colson would want to know the situation with Katie Ann being gone, and I think it's cute that Nick wants them to "adopt" Pam, albeit temporarily. Nick's laughter aside, it looks like he and Pam are forging a bit of an alliance, which should prove interesting.
Oh, and Dr. Sampson is now able to test for HIV? That should be interesting, too! Great chapter, Louise. Thanks!
Nick doesn't just do jealousy - he also does reality...! and I am sure he has a very good idea about just how likely Jeremy would be to give either of Colson's daughters a second glance!
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because I am back to 1500 + word chapters they take longer, and I ran out of time tonight. I had insomnia last night so I am draggin' ass. Though tomorrow is Wednesday and that means... the week will be more than half over by the time I get home!!!
I'll try to have the next one written by then!
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....and - chapter 4!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/321706.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/321706.html)
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Most of the time I eat lunch at my desk out of a Tupperware bowl...
:laugh: :laugh: At this very moment, I am eating lunch at my desk out of a Tupperware bowl, which I also do most of the time.
Nice to see they're finding more things in common, and I like how honest Henry was in admitting to the deficiencies in his mind-reading skills! :laugh:
And I see Henry takes his Boy Scout training seriously. Not only is he true to his "Scout's honor," he follows the official motto to always "Be Prepared." :laugh: Wonderful dialogue! Thanks, Louise.
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Most of the time I eat lunch at my desk out of a Tupperware bowl...
:laugh: :laugh: At this very moment, I am eating lunch at my desk out of a Tupperware bowl, which I also do most of the time.
Nice to see they're finding more things in common, and I like how honest Henry was in admitting to the deficiencies in his mind-reading skills! :laugh:
And I see Henry takes his Boy Scout training seriously. Not only is he true to his "Scout's honor," he follows the official motto to always "Be Prepared." :laugh: Wonderful dialogue! Thanks, Louise.
uh oh, don't tell me there's an army of prosecutors out there with Tupperware bowls in the mini-fridge in the DA's office!?
hahahah. and thank you, Marie - I'm not sure what I'd do without your daily comments on my chapters!
Okay super spoiler here: during my insomnia of Sunday night I was mulling over the possibility or likelihood of Paula, Henry, or the both of them, having unprotected sex, even if only once, and I played out the entire story line in my head.
And then I backed out and thought... there is NO WAY a 30 year old woman with that much law school behind her and a good job, PLUS a single 40 year old local man with a long history of comfortable bachelorhood, would ever come together to throw caution to the wind in a moment of passion.
But tell me I'm wrong here.
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And now for chapter 5.. Reynolds, late of the Calico Cat brigade, comes into his own.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322004.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322004.html)
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And now for chapter 5.. Reynolds, late of the Calico Cat brigade, comes into his own.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322004.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322004.html)
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Stellar dialogue between and among everyone! Nice to see that Carol had a date.
It'll be interesting to see just how low Stevens keeps his head. I think it would be fascinating to watch Henry deal with him. Reynolds absolutely cracks me up - brightening at the request to clean the coffeepot! :laugh: Every office needs (and usually has) a Reynolds. Mighty interesting sequel you've already got going here. Thanks, Louise!
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Stellar dialogue between and among everyone! Nice to see that Carol had a date.
It'll be interesting to see just how low Stevens keeps his head. I think it would be fascinating to watch Henry deal with him. Reynolds absolutely cracks me up - brightening at the request to clean the coffeepot! :laugh: Every office needs (and usually has) a Reynolds. Mighty interesting sequel you've already got going here. Thanks, Louise!
Yes, they all have a Reynolds, I'm sure! And re: Stevens, he was the officer in charge of the investigation of Pete Perdue's assault who screwed up the APB to apprehend Wilson Brand in Taking Chances. And I wonder whether any of you remember who Drew is?
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Okay super spoiler here: during my insomnia of Sunday night I was mulling over the possibility or likelihood of Paula, Henry, or the both of them, having unprotected sex, even if only once, and I played out the entire story line in my head.
And then I backed out and thought... there is NO WAY a 30 year old woman with that much law school behind her and a good job, PLUS a single 40 year old local man with a long history of comfortable bachelorhood, would ever come together to throw caution to the wind in a moment of passion.
But tell me I'm wrong here.
Hmmm..... well, I'm not sure you could say NO WAY - I mean, never say never, right? And even though Paula and Henry both seem to be eminently practical, who's to say that a night of classical music followed by too much good wine wouldn't cause either or both of them to be less careful than usual. Or Henry could just have the bad luck of buying a box from a bad batch of condoms! ;D
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And here is chapter 6! a little late but that's what Fridays are for!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322262.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322262.html)
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Hmmm..... well, I'm not sure you could say NO WAY - I mean, never say never, right? And even though Paula and Henry both seem to be eminently practical, who's to say that a night of classical music followed by too much good wine wouldn't cause either or both of them to be less careful than usual. Or Henry could just have the bad luck of buying a box from a bad batch of condoms! ;D
oh now you see you got my wheels turning again...!
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oh now you see you got my wheels turning again...!
Uh oh. :laugh:
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It's always nice to listen in on Colson and Edna's coffee break chats. They both love Ellery so, and I like that Colson is able to get a little "mothering" himself.
Sticky situation with Katie Ann and Laura. Laura is still her mother, after all, and little Stevie her brother. And from the sounds of it, the chances of big Steve taking time off of work to care for Laura or his son are nil. I just hope she isn't roped into staying there too long. Helping out for a couple of days is one thing, but taking on Steve and Laura's responsibilities long-term is another! And, somehow, I think Pam is going to enjoy being "adopted" by Jeremy and Nick and getting undivided attention from Colson and Edna. If Katie Ann gets wind of that, I'll bet she hightails it back to Tourmaline - "toot sweet," as Wes would say! :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
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Uh oh. :laugh:
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It's always nice to listen in on Colson and Edna's coffee break chats. They both love Ellery so, and I like that Colson is able to get a little "mothering" himself.
Sticky situation with Katie Ann and Laura. Laura is still her mother, after all, and little Stevie her brother. And from the sounds of it, the chances of big Steve taking time off of work to care for Laura or his son are nil. I just hope she isn't roped into staying there too long. Helping out for a couple of days is one thing, but taking on Steve and Laura's responsibilities long-term is another! And, somehow, I think Pam is going to enjoy being "adopted" by Jeremy and Nick and getting undivided attention from Colson and Edna. If Katie Ann gets wind of that, I'll bet she hightails it back to Tourmaline - "toot sweet," as Wes would say! :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
you might have a point! But there's more plot to unfold here, as you might imagine...!
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Okay so it's technically Sunday, but not by much!
Chapter 7!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322397.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322397.html)
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Okay so it's technically Sunday, but not by much!
Chapter 7!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322397.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322397.html)
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These two are so great together. In some ways, Nick is still young - but he's also smart as a whip and very insightful. Not much gets past him. He'll make a great investigative report. And he could give Ellery a run for his money in the colorful language department!
So what’s the deal, you show up an hobble around the office, just ta make sure somebody else don’t piss on yer fire hydrant is that it?”
:laugh: But Jeremy has a point that he's not your typical rookie. He'd be very pleased to know that Ellery already pointed that out to Wes.
Nick leaned in and chucked him under the chin. “Cause I’m the only one that listens ta every word ya say an actually gives a shit about all of it, ain’t that so? There’s a reason why I’m jealous a anybody who pays you too much attention, cause I want ta be the one doin it.”
Awwwwww. There's his "Nicky" again.
Hmmmm... when that happens it means they got laid, sweet thing. Don’t be so naive.”
:laugh: Yeah, he doesn't need his "investigative reporter" skills to suss that one out! Thanks, Louise!
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Looks like Nicky and Jeremy are the all-time favorite secondary characters in this series, by golly!!!
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whoo wee! I got a nap and am now back on track!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322906.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322906.html) Chapter 8
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whoo wee! I got a nap and am now back on track!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/322906.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/322906.html) Chapter 8
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A very energizing nap from the looks of this chapter! Wes sure took the (hot) air out of Stevens' balloon in short order, didn't he? :laugh: Was that ever a lot of fun to read! And it was so great that he made it clear that all the staff is to be respected - including Carol. Just as there is always a Reynolds, there are always some Stevenses, too.
Next up - "hocus pocus" expert, Dr. Henry Caulfield. Now, that should be an interesting meeting. ;D
And now I have to go refresh my memory about Drew. Thanks, Louise!
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A very energizing nap from the looks of this chapter! Wes sure took the (hot) air out of Stevens' balloon in short order, didn't he? :laugh: Was that ever a lot of fun to read! And it was so great that he made it clear that all the staff is to be respected - including Carol. Just as there is always a Reynolds, there are always some Stevenses, too.
Next up - "hocus pocus" expert, Dr. Henry Caulfield. Now, that should be an interesting meeting. ;D
And now I have to go refresh my memory about Drew. Thanks, Louise!
oh there's going to be some hocus pocus, that's for damn sure!
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Meanwhile, some down home Edna goodness!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/323207.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/323207.html)
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Edna goodness, for sure! That fruit salad sounds delicious. And Ellery seems to be getting back on track, slowly but surely.
Ol Katie Ann there, I think the real reason she skipped town back to her Momma’s is because she was settin her cap for Dupree an her sister ratted her out.”
*slaps forehead* Of course. Why didn't I think of that. I wonder how receptive Katie Ann will be to Edna talking to her about it - she'll be more diplomatic than Pam, but still ... the realization that she was being so obvious and that the issue is being discussed among the rest of the family has to make her embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Oh no! about the poor mare. The string of bad luck with medical issues has spread to the animals now. Thanks, Louise!
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Edna goodness, for sure! That fruit salad sounds delicious. And Ellery seems to be getting back on track, slowly but surely.
Ol Katie Ann there, I think the real reason she skipped town back to her Momma’s is because she was settin her cap for Dupree an her sister ratted her out.”
*slaps forehead* Of course. Why didn't I think of that. I wonder how receptive Katie Ann will be to Edna talking to her about it - she'll be more diplomatic than Pam, but still ... the realization that she was being so obvious and that the issue is being discussed among the rest of the family has to make her embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Oh no! about the poor mare. The string of bad luck with medical issues has spread to the animals now. Thanks, Louise!
I knew you'd figure that there was a theme of "everybody has an accident/injury/illness simultaneously" going here first, Marie! The fact things like this don't ever seem to happen to Edna or Wes is also part of the plot!
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The fact things like this don't ever seem to happen to Edna or Wes is also part of the plot!
Yeah, I was wondering about that, too! That would be like having both parents of a household of unruly children take sick at the same time - who takes care of them while the town runs amok! :laugh:
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Yeah, I was wondering about that, too! That would be like having both parents of a household of unruly children take sick at the same time - who takes care of them while the town runs amok! :laugh:
yeah. I am a subscriber to Henry Caulfield's "gestalt" psychology, in that I believe there aren't a lot of TRUE accidents, and that there are psychological reasons for a lot of what happens to people that are part of their makeup, and that people resonate to one another - the closer they are, the more they resonate. And some, like Colson, don't end up on the receiving end of colds, petty ailments, stress ailments etc because he sees himself as a provider and protector, and it makes him insane to be helpless. Ellery, conversely, falls prey to just about every stress, strain, injury or illness because he is always running his engine too hot, not doing what's right for himself, and no longer able to get away with it the way he did at 25, and ends up needing someone like Colson around who isn't easily derailed. (Note for the lurkers: Mary Sue characters never have this profile, because they are wish-fulfillment characters, and someone like Ellery is far too flawed to be anyone's wish-fulfillment dream!)
Nick may end up being an Ellery in 15 years if he keeps pushing, but he's got military discipline around exercise, but Jeremy is caught up in the resonance of the stress of the station and suffering from his first big career challenge which is starting to make him fray at the edges. But Wes and Edna have a rhythm in their lives, and while the other people they know and love go through High Drama, it only just touches their living room and occasionally their guest room, but doesn't alter the steady state they have achieved over 40 years creating a state of calm that Edna enforces by chasing Wes into his den to talk business, and never lets it completely consume their lives. It's only those extremely well-organized, steady-state people who can truly anchor a community, and really give to others, because they don't live from one High Drama of their own to the next. Can you imagine a major accident needing emergency coordination during a winter ice storm like we had in "Chesterfield", but Wes can't come to the phone because he and Edna are having a knock-down drag out fight over Aunt Julia, and he goes MIA while Joe flounders trying to handle the personnel shortage? Not gonna happen.
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yeah. I am a subscriber to Henry Caulfield's "gestalt" psychology, in that I believe there aren't a lot of TRUE accidents, and that there are psychological reasons for a lot of what happens to people that are part of their makeup, and that people resonate to one another - the closer they are, the more they resonate. And some, like Colson, don't end up on the receiving end of colds, petty ailments, stress ailments etc because he sees himself as a provider and protector, and it makes him insane to be helpless. Ellery, conversely, falls prey to just about every stress, strain, injury or illness because he is always running his engine too hot, not doing what's right for himself, and no longer able to get away with it the way he did at 25, and ends up needing someone like Colson around who isn't easily derailed. (Note for the lurkers: Mary Sue characters never have this profile, because they are wish-fulfillment characters, and someone like Ellery is far too flawed to be anyone's wish-fulfillment dream!)
Nick may end up being an Ellery in 15 years if he keeps pushing, but he's got military discipline around exercise, but Jeremy is caught up in the resonance of the stress of the station and suffering from his first big career challenge which is starting to make him fray at the edges. But Wes and Edna have a rhythm in their lives, and while the other people they know and love go through High Drama, it only just touches their living room and occasionally their guest room, but doesn't alter the steady state they have achieved over 40 years creating a state of calm that Edna enforces by chasing Wes into his den to talk business, and never lets it completely consume their lives. It's only those extremely well-organized, steady-state people who can truly anchor a community, and really give to others, because they don't live from one High Drama of their own to the next. Can you imagine a major accident needing emergency coordination during a winter ice storm like we had in "Chesterfield", but Wes can't come to the phone because he and Edna are having a knock-down drag out fight over Aunt Julia, and he goes MIA while Joe flounders trying to handle the personnel shortage? Not gonna happen.
Louise, that was fascinating - and all so very true. One of the many interesting things about Nick and Jeremy is that they seem able to kind of switch roles sometimes in being the "protector" and the "protectee." :) And they both have that military training, which helps their relationship in more ways than one. They are at different stages in their lives, professionally, so, yeah, right now Jeremy is under the gun. But as he continues his education and especially if he sticks with his plan of being an investigative reporter,Nick will have his turn to be under the gun, too.
I love what you said about Wes and Edna. There have been so many times that we've seen her stop Wes from talking police work at the dinner table and, yes, chase him into his den to keep it where it belongs! But I've never taken the time to stop and ponder how deliberate this is and how it is just one of the many building blocks that make them the "well-organized, steady-state people" that they are. And, oh Lord, cousin Julia! Haven't thought about that old battle-axe for a while! :laugh:
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Louise, that was fascinating - and all so very true. One of the many interesting things about Nick and Jeremy is that they seem able to kind of switch roles sometimes in being the "protector" and the "protectee." :) And they both have that military training, which helps their relationship in more ways than one. They are at different stages in their lives, professionally, so, yeah, right now Jeremy is under the gun. But as he continues his education and especially if he sticks with his plan of being an investigative reporter,Nick will have his turn to be under the gun, too.
I love what you said about Wes and Edna. There have been so many times that we've seen her stop Wes from talking police work at the dinner table and, yes, chase him into his den to keep it where it belongs! But I've never taken the time to stop and ponder how deliberate this is and how it is just one of the many building blocks that make them the "well-organized, steady-state people" that they are. And, oh Lord, cousin Julia! Haven't thought about that old battle-axe for a while! :laugh:
I fancy myself that I am writing some semi-serious, long epic tale of ponderous weight and fascinating insight into the human condition in a microcosm here *coff coff*
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And chapter 10!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/323474.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/323474.html)
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Always great to see Joe in action - and this sensitive conversation with one of his brethren, so to speak, was an insight into the human condition indeed. He makes wise use of his equanimity to get what he needs.
“There’s no reason not to try, but not until I’ve picked the bones clean here,” Joe said.
Oh, I bet Joe is a fine bone picker! Thanks, Louise!
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Always great to see Joe in action - and this sensitive conversation with one of his brethren, so to speak, was an insight into the human condition indeed. He makes wise use of his equanimity to get what he needs.
“There’s no reason not to try, but not until I’ve picked the bones clean here,” Joe said.
Oh, I bet Joe is a fine bone picker! Thanks, Louise!
unfortunately I am burning the candle at both ends looking for a home and keeping up with daily chapters... and I need to climb into bed early tonight...! I was yawning at 2 p.m. at the office!!! Hope y'all can wait a day for the next round!
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unfortunately I am burning the candle at both ends looking for a home and keeping up with daily chapters... and I need to climb into bed early tonight...! I was yawning at 2 p.m. at the office!!! Hope y'all can wait a day for the next round!
or two... I didn't leave work till 5 tonight because I took time off during the day and landed a new home for September. So that is out of the way. Tomorrow I won't be free till the afternoon, so ... I guess - look for something then!
*yawns*
Holy moley am I tired! But then again, I did start the new book and have written 15,000 words in it. I just need to go back and reread before going forward, and ... it takes time.
If it is pouring tomorrow morning I will NOT be going out hiking in the park!!! It might be a good day to check out that fitness center up the street.
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We're finally underway again! I had a bunch of errands to run, then the internet was down, then I was hungry and exhausted and had to cook, and then... well I'm writing now and that's what counts. I'm hoping to get it all done and uploaded in case a tornado really strikes tonight.
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Okay, here is chapter 11!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/323678.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/323678.html)
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Okay, here is chapter 11!
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Cool picture, Louise - but I think this is the link you meant to post :) :
http://louisev.livejournal.com/323678.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/323678.html)
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Ah, great to see Henry with a spring in his step! ;D Wes made me laugh with his second “How’s the ADA?” And I like Henry more and more each chapter. He not only knows his stuff, he obviously makes it his business to educate himself in ways that will help him do his job well, i.e., Mormon history.
"I want ya ta go over an see Ellery Cantrell an find out why he is actin like such a loud angry sumbitch...."
:laugh: Well, part of just comes with being Ellery Cantrell, I think. But I take Wes' point .....
And so it begins, Henry thought to himself.
Indeed. I take it as a positive sign that Reynolds wanted Henry's professional opinion - and that he wants the "long answer." At least he's not taking Stevens' word for it! ::) More and more it looks like Henry was hired none to soon! This sequel is shaping up to be as fascinating as "The Persistence of Memory" and that's no small feat! Thanks, Louise!
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heheheh good catch on the link! I'm not tired am I?
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....and.... chapter 12!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324131.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324131.html)
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....and.... chapter 12!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324131.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324131.html)
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Maybe it's just as well Jeremy is off for a couple more days - there's enough tension in the office as it is! And, oh my, I'm afraid Stevens is going to be in for a rude awakening if he's looking for an ally in Henry against the sundry riff-raff and sinners among them.
“I do all the venial sins,” Esteban said. “If I didn’t I’d be dead now. No wonder Stevens is such a sumbitch. I would be if I didn’t either.”
:laugh: :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
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Maybe it's just as well Jeremy is off for a couple more days - there's enough tension in the office as it is! And, oh my, I'm afraid Stevens is going to be in for a rude awakening if he's looking for an ally in Henry against the sundry riff-raff and sinners among them.
“I do all the venial sins,” Esteban said. “If I didn’t I’d be dead now. No wonder Stevens is such a sumbitch. I would be if I didn’t either.”
:laugh: :laugh: Thanks, Louise!
oh yes, he could very well be....!
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And... chapter 13! As the stomach churns!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324362.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324362.html)
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“Don’t you just think it’d be so romantic, if they’d just break up with each other an date us instead?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OMG, I can't stand it! The Twins of Delusion!
I wouldn’t mind if Nick went off with a man now an again, as long as he paid enough attention ta me,” Pam said.
The chances of Nick giving Pam that kind of "attention" are about the same as the chances that Ellery has sex fantasies about women! A big fat ZERO. And, btw, Pam - that whole going off with a man now an again thing - how they'd work out with your PARENTS? Good grief.
But I wonder what's up with Laura and why she won't go to the doctor .....
“I know. Ya didn’t need ta hear that. It’s the Percodan.”
:laugh: Good excuse, Ellery!
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“Don’t you just think it’d be so romantic, if they’d just break up with each other an date us instead?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OMG, I can't stand it! The Twins of Delusion!
I wouldn’t mind if Nick went off with a man now an again, as long as he paid enough attention ta me,” Pam said.
The chances of Nick giving Pam that kind of "attention" are about the same as the chances that Ellery has sex fantasies about women! A big fat ZERO. And, btw, Pam - that whole going off with a man now an again thing - how they'd work out with your PARENTS? Good grief.
But I wonder what's up with Laura and why she won't go to the doctor .....
“I know. Ya didn’t need ta hear that. It’s the Percodan.”
:laugh: Good excuse, Ellery!
Yeah, how DID that work out for Pam and Katy Ann's parents? But you know the old saw, that women don't see men as they are, they see them as they'll be after the makeover! "I can change him!" In that respect they aren't a whole lot different than their momma!!
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Yeah, how DID that work out for Pam and Katy Ann's parents? But you know the old saw, that women don't see men as they are, they see them as they'll be after the makeover! "I can change him!" In that respect they aren't a whole lot different than their momma!!
Oh, absolutely! For all the complaining they do about Laura, neither of them realize some of the patterns that they're following - sad, but very believable.
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Sorry... no time to write tonight! But i was sure thinking about things!!!
I am sure something will - er, erupt - tomorrow.
Question for ponderers: what was Reynolds doing in the Gents?
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and back at the Brown Horse Ranch:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324711.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324711.html)
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“She keeps... movin stuff around...” Wes muttered....
:laugh: Even funnier that Colson called him on it! I imagine, though, that Edna is just as happy that the division of labor be strictly adhered to in the Brown household!
That sleepy smile and easygoing rapport with Wes charmed him, though, and Colson could feel himself want to say something, to add to the conversation... or to ask about the mare. Maybe there would be time to talk to him when he re-examined her. Wes had retreated to his study, and Colson found himself feeling awkward and ashamed...
Aw, Colson. I found this very touching and sweet. He's still coming to terms with things - and the compulsory celibacy while Ellery is recuperating is making matters worse. Glad he was at the ranch so that he and Nellie could have their "talk." Thanks, Louise.
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And you know DANG WELL that Edna hasn't moved anything around for YEARS! He just probably hasn't opened a cabinet in that long!
Yes, our old friend Wes just -- being Wes!
I love writing about Colson's relationship with his horses, which sort of puts a bug in my ear to write more of that. I spent 15 years with horses and there were a great number of private conversations!
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And the plot deepens...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324931.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324931.html)
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And the plot deepens...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/324931.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/324931.html)
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Sansone's story about his daughter is heartbreaking. But it looks like he may be able to provide Joe with some valuable information.
“An I got ta leave early,” she said sheepishly.
Ahh, another hot date, Carol? ;D And it looks like things could get ugly if Joe gets back late! Thanks, Louise.
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Sansone's story about his daughter is heartbreaking. But it looks like he may be able to provide Joe with some valuable information.
“An I got ta leave early,” she said sheepishly.
Ahh, another hot date, Carol? ;D And it looks like things could get ugly if Joe gets back late! Thanks, Louise.
She ain't tellin!
Any guesses on what Reynolds was doing in the Gents?
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chapter 16!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/325135.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/325135.html)
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chapter 16!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/325135.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/325135.html)
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Oh my. I hate to say this, and as much as I hate physical violence, Katie Ann is sitting on my last nerve. She calls Ellery - who is recovering from a serious injury - because her mother slapped her? And why was she so pissed off when Laura said it was different for Katie Ann to march down and confront the "other woman"? And, I don't know, was little Stevie really her motivation for going to Prescott anyway? I think her embarrassment over Jeremy was a bigger factor. I feel sorry little Stevie most of all.
Maybe I'm just in a crappy mood, but she needs to sit and have a cold soft drink somewhere, calm herself down, act like a freaking adult for once and head back home. I'm tired of these damsel in distress calls to Ellery and her dad. They went through enough of that nonsense when she was breaking up with Bud. And I haven't forgotten how she blew things out of proportion then. :-\
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Oh my. I hate to say this, and as much as I hate physical violence, Katie Ann is sitting on my last nerve. She calls Ellery - who is recovering from a serious injury - because her mother slapped her? And why was she so pissed off when Laura said it was different for Katie Ann to march down and confront the "other woman"? And, I don't know, was little Stevie really her motivation for going to Prescott anyway? I think her embarrassment over Jeremy was a bigger factor. I feel sorry little Stevie most of all.
Maybe I'm just in a crappy mood, but she needs to sit and have a cold soft drink somewhere, calm herself down, act like a freaking adult for once and head back home. I'm tired of these damsel in distress calls to Ellery and her dad. They went through enough of that nonsense when she was breaking up with Bud. And I haven't forgotten how she blew things out of proportion then. :-\
Yeppers. She is truly her mother's daughter! The drama, the drama!
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And now, back to the sickroom...!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/325754.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/325754.html) Chapter 17
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“I don’t think it’s all that black an white, Ellery.”
You can say that again, Edna! Most things in life never are, of course, but you can double that caveat when it comes to the Grey girls.
I'm impressed that Henry already has a fairly good handle on dealing with Ellery. No small feat, that. Especially an Ellery withdrawing from morphine. And the way Ellery said "my Jeremy Dupree" - to Nick's dad no less - was priceless! :laugh: Thanks, Louise.
P.S. Thank God for Edna :)
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sorry for not updating the last two nights... i've been socked with asthma from the mold blooms and rain, dentist visit, blabbity blah...
but I'm doing a slight bit better today and have high hopes for actually writing something tonight!
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Oh, gosh, no need for apologies, Louise. Hope you feel more than slightly better soon!
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At last, an extra-long chapter to make up for two days of woolgathering and naps!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/326132.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/326132.html) Chapter 18!!!
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Oh, man. Stevens is some piece of work. Funny - and telling - to see how his conversation with Henry unnerved him so. Talk about your "us vs. them" mentality.
A very interesting exchange with Esteban. Joe is certainly juggling a lot of balls in the air - as is Wes. I have to say that I really like that he wasn't going to cut Carol any slack, either. He's a true leader, our Wesley. :) Thanks, Louise!
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Oh, man. Stevens is some piece of work. Funny - and telling - to see how his conversation with Henry unnerved him so. Talk about your "us vs. them" mentality.
A very interesting exchange with Esteban. Joe is certainly juggling a lot of balls in the air - as is Wes. I have to say that I really like that he wasn't going to cut Carol any slack, either. He's a true leader, our Wesley. :) Thanks, Louise!
Nobody gets any slack except the Boy Wonder. Which will come up later, and reveal the true chink in Wes's normally impervious armor.
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Nobody gets any slack except the Boy Wonder.
Oh, natch! Goes without saying! "Boy Wonder" :laugh:
Which will come up later, and reveal the true chink in Wes's normally impervious armor.
Oooh, I hope I don't sound too evil saying "Can't wait for that!"
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Oh, natch! Goes without saying! "Boy Wonder" :laugh:
Oooh, I hope I don't sound too evil saying "Can't wait for that!"
As Ellery has said more than once, "I was born ta do evil." And he isn't the only one. He gets it from me!
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Look what I found, Chapter 19:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/326373.html?#cutid1 (http://louisev.livejournal.com/326373.html?#cutid1)
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Dr. Gus, the vet is a real gem! His presence alone brings a sense of calm, not only because of his obvious experience and expertise, but from the very natural and soothing bedside manner he displays with all his "patients" - the horses and the humans. :)
“Let’s go look after em then. You an me. Together.”
“An Edna,” Colson said, his voice raspy with grief.
Nicely done, Wesley, nicely done. Thanks, Louise.
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Look what I found, Chapter 19:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/326373.html?#cutid1 (http://louisev.livejournal.com/326373.html?#cutid1)
oh yeah, it was about 1:30 a.m. when I finished up there, and I think I never actually hit "post" when I put the link up. Or maybe I was dreaming it!
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Dr. Gus, the vet is a real gem! His presence alone brings a sense of calm, not only because of his obvious experience and expertise, but from the very natural and soothing bedside manner he displays with all his "patients" - the horses and the humans. :)
“Let’s go look after em then. You an me. Together.”
“An Edna,” Colson said, his voice raspy with grief.
Nicely done, Wesley, nicely done. Thanks, Louise.
you are very very welcome! Wesley's got to hold onto his paternal bona fides somehow don't he? heheheh
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...and... better late than never...
Chapter 20:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/326624.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/326624.html)
I did take my late afternoon nap which helps clear my head...!
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Oh, Ellery. Henry is certainly right that he doesn't want to look weak-minded and that's all mixed up with his desire to please Colson and also Wes who, truth be told, are both worried about his addictive tendencies. I'm woefuly ignorant about drugs - I understand that methadone wouldn't give you the extreme "high" of morphine, but isn't it also addictive?
I'm glad Henry is there. He understands the situation and it has to be helpful to Edna to have some support while they wait for the Colson and Wes battalion to arrive. And what's this? Another young doctor in town .... Thanks, Louise!
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Oh, Ellery. Henry is certainly right that he doesn't want to look weak-minded and that's all mixed up with his desire to please Colson and also Wes who, truth be told, are both worried about his addictive tendencies. I'm woefuly ignorant about drugs - I understand that methadone wouldn't give you the extreme "high" of morphine, but isn't it also addictive?
I'm glad Henry is there. He understands the situation and it has to be helpful to Edna to have some support while they wait for the Colson and Wes battalion to arrive. And what's this? Another young doctor in town .... Thanks, Louise!
those young whippersnappers are popping up everywhere! Yes, methadone is addictive as well, however its "reward threshold" is not as steep as morphine or heroin and that means that you don't go up as quickly and you don't go down as fast either - the loading of the drug and its half life are much longer, which makes it much safer. For those addicted (and that means physically dependent upon, not emotionally tied to) morphine or heroin, the typical therapeutic approach is to replace the current dose of morphine by mixing it in parts and increasing the methadone while decreasing the morphine gradually in three stages until pain relief is steady, then gradually withdraw over 7 to 14 days by decreasing the dosage. Cold turkey is a serious shock to the body and can produce convulsions and severe flu-like symptoms as well as emotional misery, physical pain, debilitating headaches... I was never addicted to morphine but I have been to prednisone, and even following a doctor's withdrawal plan for it, staving off the withdrawal took literally months. And I still had headaches - pounding, relentless headaches, and pain from head to toe. There's no 'reward' sensation in the brain for steroids, either, I was taking them for asthma. Withdrawal from morphine produces headaches, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting, emotional distress, insomnia... it goes on and on.
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those young whippersnappers are popping up everywhere! Yes, methadone is addictive as well, however its "reward threshold" is not as steep as morphine or heroin and that means that you don't go up as quickly and you don't go down as fast either - the loading of the drug and its half life are much longer, which makes it much safer. For those addicted (and that means physically dependent upon, not emotionally tied to) morphine or heroin, the typical therapeutic approach is to replace the current dose of morphine by mixing it in parts and increasing the methadone while decreasing the morphine gradually in three stages until pain relief is steady, then gradually withdraw over 7 to 14 days by decreasing the dosage. Cold turkey is a serious shock to the body and can produce convulsions and severe flu-like symptoms as well as emotional misery, physical pain, debilitating headaches... I was never addicted to morphine but I have been to prednisone, and even following a doctor's withdrawal plan for it, staving off the withdrawal took literally months. And I still had headaches - pounding, relentless headaches, and pain from head to toe. There's no 'reward' sensation in the brain for steroids, either, I was taking them for asthma. Withdrawal from morphine produces headaches, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting, emotional distress, insomnia... it goes on and on.
Ugh, that sounds absolutely dreadful! And poor Ellery already has his share of "emotional distress" without the morphine withdrawal. Thanks for the info!
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Ugh, that sounds absolutely dreadful! And poor Ellery already has his share of "emotional distress" without the morphine withdrawal. Thanks for the info!
Heroin addiction is arguably harder than morphine addiction, since it has less side-effects. Heroin was developed in Germany in the mid-19th century as a "less addictive" and more palatable formulation for cough medicine than morphine - morphine taken in liquid form is extremely bitter - and the 'more palatable' formulation ended up being more, not less, addictive because it did not have the countering effects of extreme nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that morphine produces. However, heroin and morphine rank up there with cigarettes as the hardest-to-withdraw-from (cigarettes not only due to nicotine but also due to the endorphin rush that comes from killing all of those bronchial cilia in the lungs.)
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I take methadone daily for pain relief. It leaves me with extreme body aches and pains if I dont take it on a regular scheduled
time period. It happens on days I oversleep. I wake up feeling like I have been hit by a mack truck. It takes effect very quickly
however, after being administered. I dont feel hi or giddy or any of those kinds of side effects though. Certainly no diaharreah. If
anything, its the reverse. It must have some kind of effect on the appatite as well. I have lost considerable weight since I started
taking it.
That is the last thing Ellery needs.
I have finally caught up with the story Louise, thank you very much for opening it to me.. Colson should send that daughter of
his back home "toot suit" and tell her to mind her own beeswax. Stay out of other peoples personal lives.......................
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I take methadone daily for pain relief. It leaves me with extreme body aches and pains if I dont take it on a regular scheduled
time period. It happens on days I oversleep. I wake up feeling like I have been hit by a mack truck. It takes effect very quickly
however, after being administered. I dont feel hi or giddy or any of those kinds of side effects though. Certainly no diaharreah. If
anything, its the reverse. It must have some kind of effect on the appatite as well. I have lost considerable weight since I started
taking it.
That is the last thing Ellery needs.
I have finally caught up with the story Louise, thank you very much for opening it to me.. Colson should send that daughter of
his back home "toot suit" and tell her to mind her own beeswax. Stay out of other peoples personal lives.......................
the lack of "high" from methadone is part of what makes it a preferable drug to heroin or morphine for pain relief, and for an addiction treatment program.
Yay for getting caught up - it's a formidable task if you fall behind...!
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... and here is chapter 21!!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/326732.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/326732.html)
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I take methadone daily for pain relief. It leaves me with extreme body aches and pains if I dont take it on a regular scheduled
time period. It happens on days I oversleep. I wake up feeling like I have been hit by a mack truck. It takes effect very quickly
however, after being administered. I dont feel hi or giddy or any of those kinds of side effects though. Certainly no diaharreah. If
anything, its the reverse. It must have some kind of effect on the appatite as well. I have lost considerable weight since I started
taking it.
That is the last thing Ellery needs.
I have finally caught up with the story Louise, thank you very much for opening it to me.. Colson should send that daughter of
his back home "toot suit" and tell her to mind her own beeswax. Stay out of other peoples personal lives.......................
Janice, it's nice to see you :) I'm sorry about all your aches and pains, but I'm glad you're able to get some relief.
I agree that both of Colson's girls need to concentrate on their own lives - and not be interfering in his and Ellery's or Jeremy's and Nick's.
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Oh, brother, Stevens is a bigger pain in the ass than ever and I can't imagine that Jeremy showing up will do anything to improve his behavior. I like all the cultural references with the classic Coke and the Ritalin.
“I don’t know yet, Drew. I might tell em he’s got ta use the alley from now on, but that’ll cause a problem for the State Farm agency I imagine.”
:laugh: And I think that's something Drew probably could've kept to himself! ::) It's not like Joe doesn't have enough on his plate! Thanks, Louise.
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Janice, it's nice to see you :) I'm sorry about all your aches and pains, but I'm glad you're able to get some relief.
I agree that both of Colson's girls need to concentrate on their own lives - and not be interfering in his and Ellery's or Jeremy's and Nick's.
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Oh, brother, Stevens is a bigger pain in the ass than ever and I can't imagine that Jeremy showing up will do anything to improve his behavior. I like all the cultural references with the classic Coke and the Ritalin.
“I don’t know yet, Drew. I might tell em he’s got ta use the alley from now on, but that’ll cause a problem for the State Farm agency I imagine.”
:laugh: And I think that's something Drew probably could've kept to himself! ::) It's not like Joe doesn't have enough on his plate! Thanks, Louise.
Yes, he is... isn't he? a pain in the ass that is!
And Joe, well... Joe is Joe. He's got his Classic Coke. I didn't know this when I started this book, but it was July of 2005 when Coca Cola company began rebranding its machines for Classic Coke and withdrawing "New Coke" from shelves, considering it to be a taste and marketing failure, so I decided to make this a sort of an 80's culture reference that everyone would participate in if they were 'there'.
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sorry I'm not on an every day schedule... I am getting ready to move on the weekend, getting ready to go on a business trip on Tuesday morning to St. Louis, and trying not to compromise my fitness plan, all while detoxing from potassium toxicity from a stupid blood pressure drug.
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Oh no - detoxing from potassium toxicity doesn't sound good at all! Gosh, don't worry about posting, Louise, just take care. :)
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Oh no - detoxing from potassium toxicity doesn't sound good at all! Gosh, don't worry about posting, Louise, just take care. :)
the doctor says I'm fine... and I don't have to keep a low-K diet any longer (I disagree, based on my level of recovering back pain) and I'm home again home again, eating a late dinner, doing a bit o' blogging and then I'll get down to real business.
muah!
ETA: Saturday night. Yes, I'm writing!
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...and chapter 22!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/327022.html
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Oh, yay! Nicky and his Sweet Thing. Can't get enough of these two, and as with C&E, I love watching the thrust and parry of their relationship because it's clear that it all boils down to a fierce love and respect.
I'm impressed with how adroitly Nick handled Pam. He was polite, neighborly and mindful of her predicaments - but he didn't let her ply a dinner invitation out of him! :laugh: Well played, Nicky! Thanks, Louise. Hope you're doing better!
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Oh yes, definitely doing better, I've got my old formidable energy level back, made a clean sweep of my former digs and am now trying to find a mattress and box spring that won't put me out hundreds of dollars, and then I'll be assembling the piano and getting cozy!!
So, unless I have much-too-long a nap later on today I'll be at it again with the next round of Agents of the Law!
in re Nick: he bought her off with a half dozen eggs and 25 cents worth of milk so he can ensure some well-needed privacy with his sweet thing!
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Okay, working NOW. I got piano played, baking done, shopping done, and even laundry so this is last on the list!!!
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whoo hoo!
now back in the thick of the action!
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OMG, talk about FUBAR. Sanchez has learned some hard lessons too late. I don't even want to think about what Sheriff Wesley Brown is going to say - and do. And the cycle continues .......
".. thick of the action" is a bit of an understatement! Thanks, Louise.
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Hee hee, yeah. I'm catching up on things and gradually getting my new home in order, and having Labor day as a half-day off (I brought some necessary work home which I requested, since I don't get paid for holidays), and I'm going to use that work as an excuse to beg off going to the State Fair with a friend... but the next stop for me is "Forensic Investigation" and "Police Procedure" so that I don't make an utter fool of myself as the story goes on! hahahah.
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Writing at this hour...!
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and I finally eked out chapter 24!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/327606.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/327606.html)
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and I finally eked out chapter 24!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/327606.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/327606.html)
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Oh, boy. You know things are bad when we get not only a "damn" but a "Jesus Christ" out of Edna! She and Wesley make a great team - very smart of her to get Henry on his way.
And poor Colson. :( What a nightmare this is for him. He just want his Ellery - with his brains - back.
You know this is beginning to remind me of one of those lightbulb jokes. How many people does it take to get Ellery to follow doctor's orders? Thanks, Louise.
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Oh, boy. You know things are bad when we get not only a "damn" but a "Jesus Christ" out of Edna! She and Wesley make a great team - very smart of her to get Henry on his way.
And poor Colson. :( What a nightmare this is for him. He just want his Ellery - with his brains - back.
You know this is beginning to remind me of one of those lightbulb jokes. How many people does it take to get Ellery to follow doctor's orders? Thanks, Louise.
yep! I'm tempted to barrel ahead... but duty calls, and I have to put in some hours tonight doing things that are terribly terribly boring!!!
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yee hah!
Chapter 25! And yes, MORE POLICEMEN!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/327827.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/327827.html)
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Well, well, this is an interesting turn of events! You've always got one up your sleeve, don't you, Louise? :laugh:
A tall, lanky, blond policeman in a well-fitted uniform - sounds like just the thing to get Katie Ann's mind off of Detective Sargeant Dupree. This is great! Thanks, Louise.
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Well, well, this is an interesting turn of events! You've always got one up your sleeve, don't you, Louise? :laugh:
A tall, lanky, blond policeman in a well-fitted uniform - sounds like just the thing to get Katie Ann's mind off of Detective Sargeant Dupree. This is great! Thanks, Louise.
well it IS the State Police. Actually, this particular McElhaney is historically correct, and I wonder how he's going to feel about being written into a novel...? hee hee.
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okay i am working on a chapter
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et voila!
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I don't know which is funnier:
"Constipated? I didn’t know jerkin off was good for that ...”
or
“I can’t pee in that bathroom no more now!”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Oh, good grief. But what's not funny is the foundation of all this absurdity. And with the department stretched beyond its limits as it is. >:(
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I don't know which is funnier:
"Constipated? I didn’t know jerkin off was good for that ...”
or
“I can’t pee in that bathroom no more now!”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Oh, good grief. But what's not funny is the foundation of all this absurdity. And with the department stretched beyond its limits as it is. >:(
yep, and do you know where it all stems from? The Grand Unified Theory that would require a detective and a few not-so-religious and very observant folks from out of town to investigate more deeply, which would explain all of the monkey business?
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finally I eked out time in the evening to write!
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Oh, I like Dr. Boudreau very much! He's handling Ellery quite impressively, all things considered. And he specializes in immunity - which ties in very nicely with what Nicky told Jeremy recently about being tested. But poor Ellery, for someone as intelligent as he is and with his law enforcement background, this entire process is all the more difficult.
And poor Colson, too. The situation - or I guess I should say situations - with the girls give him something else to focus on, but certainly add additional stress. And, no, Colson, Ellery wasn't imagining Katie Ann's crisis! I'm really enjoying watching everything fall together. Thanks, Louise.
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Oh, I like Dr. Boudreau very much! He's handling Ellery quite impressively, all things considered. And he specializes in immunity - which ties in very nicely with what Nicky told Jeremy recently about being tested. But poor Ellery, for someone as intelligent as he is and with his law enforcement background, this entire process is all the more difficult.
And poor Colson, too. The situation - or I guess I should say situations - with the girls give him something else to focus on, but certainly add additional stress. And, no, Colson, Ellery wasn't imagining Katie Ann's crisis! I'm really enjoying watching everything fall together. Thanks, Louise.
I got a good night's sleep last night thanks to narcotic pain relief for my knee, and am taking a little nappy poo prior to writing the next chapter!
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Back to the Alamo Apartments!
Remember the Alamo!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/328613.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/328613.html)
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Oh, good grief! Skull, foot, ankle, knee - if this keeps up someone will break an arm or have an appendicitis attack next. We haven't gotten to those body parts yet! Poor Esteban - that sounded so painful! Henry sure has his work cut out for him. I think the department passed its breaking point a while back! Great stuff - thanks, Louise!
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Oh, good grief! Skull, foot, ankle, knee - if this keeps up someone will break an arm or have an appendicitis attack next. We haven't gotten to those body parts yet! Poor Esteban - that sounded so painful! Henry sure has his work cut out for him. I think the department passed its breaking point a while back! Great stuff - thanks, Louise!
There will come a point when sanity has to return, I am sure!
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Another chapter - which may not actually be 'done-done' - it's a bit short. But I've run out of night to write in!
Agents of the Law: Chapter 29 http://louisev.livejournal.com/328817.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/328817.html)
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No, it wasn't too short, Louise - but I can't say I'm not eager for the next chapter! :laugh: The Red Stallion? She's going to the Red Stallion? Oh, Colson will love that! I half wish he had come around in time to see Katie Ann with her ear up to Nick and Jeremy's door! Good Lord. This girl just doesn't learn. What has Sam McElhaney gotten himself into?
...wanton dessert recipes!” :laugh: :laugh:
I have to say, though, that the twins are entertaining for sure! Thanks, Louise!
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Thanks for your patience... real life is kicking me right in the knee! and I am also very busy with work (I am going to be working some overtime next week but I get this weekend to myself!) and I just wrote a long tome about my medical situation, but I'm falling asleep from my latest codeine pill and need to take a nap before I write again, so I'll be working on "Agents" again BY tomorrow!
ETA: it's tomorrow, and I'm hard at work on Chapter 30!!
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ETA: it's tomorrow, and I'm hard at work on Chapter 30!!
and here we go!!!
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Thanks for writing through all the ghastly medical stuff, Louise. Hope you can rest this weekend!
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Henry is proving to be an invaluable addition to the department. He hones in on the real issues and doesn't allow the extraneous drama to distract him.
Excuse me?” Henry blinked back at him. “Did you just insult my experience or did you just compliment my youthful appearance?”
;D Oh, very good. It's interesting that Sanchez compared Henry to Joe. And his comment about Ellery was even more interesting, and troubling. Reynolds has always been the subject of teasing and eye-rolling, but now there is some real animosity, resentment, and curiosity thrown into the mix. :-\ They have their work cut out for them, that's for sure. Thanks, Louise.
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Things are improving! But work has been kicking me in the knee, and I just went through another round with the doctor, and now I'm supposed to schedule physical therapy. I am really REALLY looking forward to getting out from under this weekend at last!
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Working on it at this hour... yes in fact it is 5 a.m. and I can explain!!!
ETA: Monday night - going on midnight and I'm working on it still - I can't believe all of the crap that is trying to get between me and this chapter! You will see why when you read it!
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finally finally eked out the next chapter!!!
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OMG, I'm exhausted just from reading that. Chief Deputy Ellery Cantrell is one piece of work! Hopefully his health will start improving soon b/c I think his family is about at the end of their ropes with him.
Very interesting about the testing, though..... Thanks, Louise!
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OMG, I'm exhausted just from reading that. Chief Deputy Ellery Cantrell is one piece of work! Hopefully his health will start improving soon b/c I think his family is about at the end of their ropes with him.
Very interesting about the testing, though..... Thanks, Louise!
It exhausted me to write it. No matter how I tried that would NOT come out in one fell swoop - but things should go more quickly - just as soon as I deliver a design document for my customer.
Bad news for me: I had an MRI this morning and have a torn meniscus in my knee joint, which will require extensive physical therapy. But the good news is that I got a lot of relief from the ultrasound treatment, and stopped hobbling on my way home. It'll be hobbling tonight but... I can always put my foot up and rest for a while afterward!
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Oh, Louise, ouch! That sounds so painful! I'm glad the ultrasound helped somewhat.
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Gettin caught up here, it's only 1 p.m. so I've got plenty of time to work on the next chapter - I had to go back, AGAIN, and get caught up on the different threads of the story. This really is quite intricate a plot ain't it?
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and at last...
chapter 32. I haven't got physical therapy tomorrow, and I did my baking, so I am knocking wood that I can get a chapter out tomorrow too:
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“Has the whole place gone loony?”
:laugh: Why, yes, Sheriff Brown, I believe it has. And I'm dying to hear what Wes has to say to Reynolds. Even with all of Wes's experience, this has to be a first! Ellery has given him plenty of "I didn't need to know that" moments, but in this case it'll be more like Reynolds having a "I didn't want anyone to know that!" moment. :laugh: Thanks, Louise - hope the physical therapy is going well.
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I go back tomorrow, first to the PT and then to a new orthopedic doctor who specializes in rehabilitation of torn limbs! I certainly have a torn joint if not the entire limb!
Work continues to kick my ass, and the intensity of the pressure is something I haven't felt since... oh let me think, 2001-2002 when I was building software systems to be deployed to Baghdad in the runup to the war! And it isn't like this stuff is TRULY mission-critical. in fact the entire NETWORK I am working on is not considered business-impacting! But you wouldn't know it from the tension levels around there! I've requested a special Indian Summer because I went out this morning in mukluks at 7:30 a.m. to get to work in time for another grueling session of what is known as "project re-estimating" in 3 inches of new snow. Checking the calendar: yup, it's October 12.
argh!!! I'll be looking forward to quitting time and my PT !! and I'm down 34 pounds since July! whoo hoo! When I lose enough abnormal fluid in my tissues I might possibly be able to exercise off some adipose tissue. I now have a literal context for the southern saying "Fitting a seven pound rooster in a 2 quart jar!"
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It's Friday night, I am cancelling everything but tidying my room and writing and playing piano (well and maybe a little sleeping in there) for the weekend. So there should be another chapter by the time the calendar turns to the 17th!
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It's 3 a.m. Do you know where your twin sister is?
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It's 3 a.m. Do you know where your twin sister is?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/330087.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/330087.html)
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Gee, Katie's not desperate for attention or anything, is she? ::)
But I loved being back at the bar with all those guys and Lauren being so Lauren and Wayne being so Wayne.
“I can already feel the psychic waves a his masculinity coilin up an ready ta spring,” Wayne said
:laugh: :laugh:
I liked seeing Jeeves again, but it made me sad, too. He's so adrift. :(
I loved Ellery's "born to do evil" line - but what about Colson? It's a given that he'll have a calf, but how that manifests itself should be very interesting. And, yeah, speaking of twin sisters, Pam's going to get a lot of mileage out of this! Thanks, Louise - I hope you get some rest this weekend.
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Gee, Katie's not desperate for attention or anything, is she? ::)
But I loved being back at the bar with all those guys and Lauren being so Lauren and Wayne being so Wayne.
“I can already feel the psychic waves a his masculinity coilin up an ready ta spring,” Wayne said
:laugh: :laugh:
I liked seeing Jeeves again, but it made me sad, too. He's so adrift. :(
I loved Ellery's "born to do evil" line - but what about Colson? It's a given that he'll have a calf, but how that manifests itself should be very interesting. And, yeah, speaking of twin sisters, Pam's going to get a lot of mileage out of this! Thanks, Louise - I hope you get some rest this weekend.
yep, she is.
Now I have a bit of a dilemma. I just got the ending to the sequel of my first novel, which has been pestering the back of my mind since 2002. And in conjunction with that sequel there is an anthology soliciting for novellas for which this book's theme and universe has a ready-made element to it.
and so I have to figure out what I have time for, considering I have just barely had time for THIS. There is no deadline on the other story (original deadline was Nov 2) however the sooner I get it underway the sooner I can get it in and have a chance for it to be included.
But it might mean that "Agents of the Law" might get sidelined to one chapter a week. Can ya stand it?
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yep, she is.
Now I have a bit of a dilemma. I just got the ending to the sequel of my first novel, which has been pestering the back of my mind since 2002. And in conjunction with that sequel there is an anthology soliciting for novellas for which this book's theme and universe has a ready-made element to it.
and so I have to figure out what I have time for, considering I have just barely had time for THIS. There is no deadline on the other story (original deadline was Nov 2) however the sooner I get it underway the sooner I can get it in and have a chance for it to be included.
But it might mean that "Agents of the Law" might get sidelined to one chapter a week. Can ya stand it?
Sure, we can take it! :) After all, most stories don't even update once a week! We've just been spoiled. Good luck, Louise!
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Sure, we can take it! :) After all, most stories don't even update once a week! We've just been spoiled. Good luck, Louise!
I'll put it out there to the rest of the clan... you are right, I have been on this streak, with only a few breaks, for some time now, and with full time work, a full time kneebone (not a Legbone, a kneebone!) and a 40,000 word novella to write as soon as possible, it would really help if I could designate Sunday as Agents of the Law day and devote my daily writing time to review of The Princes of the East.
Which - if anyone wants it, I will be expanding on a relationship between a young Bithynian soldier, Isolt of the Sabirii, and his older mentor, the ulu commander Issarcha.
The novel it is based on, is here:
http://www.zebratta.com/Books/Princes/index.htm (http://www.zebratta.com/Books/Princes/index.htm)
I just put it into PDF form so if anyone wants the smoothed-down version in PDF I can send it to any mobile device platform! I've reviewed the first 150 pages of the Princes of the East so I'm confident it is at least solid!
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Didn't quite get a chapter written but I did get it started. Stay tuned tomorrow for Ellery takes his medicine!
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whew! at last, got a breather!
Well, sort of a breather: now on top of everything else, I've got a head cold!
But - work must go on!
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Aw, that was a really touching moment between Colson and Ellery. And Ellery speaking with the British accent is too funny! :laugh: As Colson said, "He's Ellery again" and that's good to see.
It looks like Katie's going to get some of that attention she's been gunning for, but maybe not quite the kind of attention she wanted. :-\ Thanks, Louise - hope that cold gets better soon!
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Heheheh yes a comeuppance may be on the way! and as far as the cold goes, I'll be fine. I just need a lot more rest!
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Rest I got a lot of, and after a rejuvenating visit with twistedude and Sid in which much Greenlea news was discussed, I am ready to go on with "Agents of the Law" tonight.
stay tuned.
ETA:
Chapter 35: http://louisev.livejournal.com/330684.html#cutid1
What was Reynolds doing in the Gents?
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Oh, geez, poor Reynolds!! Now there is something Wes really didn't need to know! :laugh: Or, I should say, shouldn't have needed to know if it weren't for certain overly-concerned-with-other-people's-sex-lives "weird religious nuts" in the department! Wes's little conference with Drew should be another one for the books!!
Thanks, Louise - it sounds like a great visit!
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Oh, geez, poor Reynolds!! Now there is something Wes really didn't need to know! :laugh: Or, I should say, shouldn't have needed to know if it weren't for certain overly-concerned-with-other-people's-sex-lives "weird religious nuts" in the department! Wes's little conference with Drew should be another one for the books!!
Thanks, Louise - it sounds like a great visit!
I had a blast and got to meet two of my oldest and most loyal Greenlea fans: Sid and Julie (twistedude). I think EVERYBODY knows Sid! And Julie is from Bettermost ! We had a wonderful visit, and I suppled them with THE COMPLETE WORKS free on DVD! Because they were so gracious as to come out to see me while I was crippled!
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stay tuned, Greenlea Fans, I am off this morning and have two FULL HOURS to devote to Agents of the Law.
ETA: I only got 600 words done due to interruptions, but I am bringing the computer with me!
It'll be up later this evening!
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And here it is.
Chapter 36:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/331007.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/331007.html)
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And here it is.
Chapter 36:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/331007.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/331007.html)
Holy smokes! That is fascinating stuff, Louise! (And more than a bit scary :-\). I read your reply to Clara's comment and, though I knew a little bit about the FLDS, I didn't know a lot of those details about baptisms of the dead. Yikes!
But Ned Flaherty heard more than he was supposed to ( he's GREAT, btw) - and now I'm worried for him! Will he go to Wes with what he heard? You always manage to surprise us. Thanks!
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Holy smokes! That is fascinating stuff, Louise! (And more than a bit scary :-\). I read your reply to Clara's comment and, though I knew a little bit about the FLDS, I didn't know a lot of those details about baptisms of the dead. Yikes!
But Ned Flaherty heard more than he was supposed to ( he's GREAT, btw) - and now I'm worried for him! Will he go to Wes with what he heard? You always manage to surprise us. Thanks!
oh i've been plotting and scheming ever since Colson arrived in Greenlea! and yes it is scary.
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oh i've been plotting and scheming ever since Colson arrived in Greenlea! and yes it is scary.
Okay gang, everyone missed out this weekend, so I'm writing at this hour. And I do mean "hour"!
ETA: not going to make it tonight but I will have a chapter out tomorrow. Darn day job!
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Okay gang, everyone missed out this weekend, so I'm writing at this hour. And I do mean "hour"!
ETA: not going to make it tonight but I will have a chapter out tomorrow. Darn day job!
Thanks for the heads up, Louise! :)
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definitely tonight, I am riding high on good news on the job front. Tricare insurance for my delicate adrenal problem, here I come!
I ended up doing a bunch of rereading last night on the different threads of "Agents" so as to pick up the right thread and by the time I looked up from all of that it was 1:15 a.m. So tonight... I have slept on it!
ETA: now it's tomorrow, and I'm still doing software development. ARGH!
Okay resetting for Friday, Thursday night if I'm not dead of technology.
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...and having put in 70 hours in 7 days...
I went out for a re-evaluation of my knee today and never arrived due to my car getting totalled and being in the ER all afternoon.
So now... I not only have plenty of time to write... but I also have an entirely new crop of ambulance/doctor/narcotics/emergency, fire and police personnel who agreed to let me put them in the novel! muwah!!!
Make lemonade if all life has is emergency lemons I say... now at least I have fresh characters complete from real life!
I'm too sleepy and in shock from the accident to do much writing tonight but I have very little on the docket for tomorrow, and most of it involves going back and forth to the bathroom and taking narcotics!
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well, here is chapter 37... it only took about 12 hours to write, in between naps, medication, events, phone calls, and distractions.
And did I mention naps?
I have a new appreciation of the term 'lack of concentration.'
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Aw, you're a trouper, Louise - and it's greatly appreciated. This was wonderful. I really enjoyed getting a chance to meet Doris and officer-in-training Jeremiah.
“Ya mean he ain’t ever gonna do that? I had such high hopes,” she added. “Our anniversary’s the tenth. Yer off a week.”
:laugh: She's the perfect match for Joe! Thanks, Louise!
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Aw, you're a trouper, Louise - and it's greatly appreciated. This was wonderful. I really enjoyed getting a chance to meet Doris and officer-in-training Jeremiah.
“Ya mean he ain’t ever gonna do that? I had such high hopes,” she added. “Our anniversary’s the tenth. Yer off a week.”
:laugh: She's the perfect match for Joe! Thanks, Louise!
bwah! Yes, I had some delay in writing that because I couldn't see Joe in the doghouse with his lovely and beloved spouse simply over a missed date, when lives hung in the balance. There had to be a third force at work!
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the next chapter is under construction AT THIS HOUR! and I have a luxurious 14 hours of uninterrupted brain-time ahead of me!
eta: and as soon as I say that I start working on a guide for the book so that I can keep track of the action... *eyeroll*
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the next chapter is under construction AT THIS HOUR! and I have a luxurious 14 hours of uninterrupted brain-time ahead of me!
eta: and as soon as I say that I start working on a guide for the book so that I can keep track of the action... *eyeroll*
Thanks for the heads up, Louise! As for the action - well, you haven't given yourself an easy task, but then you never do! LOL. I hope to carve out some time this weekend to start on "Empire"!
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Thanks for the heads up, Louise! As for the action - well, you haven't given yourself an easy task, but then you never do! LOL. I hope to carve out some time this weekend to start on "Empire"!
I had to do some referencing because this is the most complicated plot entanglement I've pulled thus far.
and here are the results I got to last night which I needed to pull together before I could forge ahead, due to plot hooks I had to reconnect:
“Agents” Chapter Guide
1. Joe and Family
2. Ellery and Colson
3. Nick and Jeremy and Pam
4. Paula and Henry
5. Joe, Wes, Carol, Leslie, Murdoch, Reynolds at the station
6. Colson and Edna/Colson phoning Katie Ann in Prescott
7. Nick and Jeremy
8. Carol, Stevens, Joe, Wes Brown
9. Edna, Ellery
10. Joe in Tucson, Kevin Railly (head of Vice)
11. Wes and Henry Caulfield
12. Sanchez, Esteban, Carol, Stevens at the station
13. Pam on the phone with Katie, Laura, Edna and Ellery.
14. Colson, Wes, Gus Hume and his assistant Alex
15. Joe, Mike Sansone (Tucson Vice), Railly, Coke (?) Carol on the phone
16. Katie, Laura, Ellery on the phone
17. Edna and Ellery, Dr. Sampson
18. Carol, Stevens, Reynolds, Joe, Esteban
19. Wes, Colson, Hume and Alex
20. Henry Caulfield, Edna, Ellery,
21. Carol, Joe, Drew, Stevens, Reynolds, Leslie
22. Nick and Jeremy, Pam
23. Sanchez, Reynolds, Carol on the radio, Hezekiah Waldrop, Millicent Godfrey, Mrs. Waldrop, other driver (unnamed), ambulance driver
24. Henry, Raymond Boudreau (MD), Edna, Wes, Henry Caulfield, Colson
25. Katie Ann Wilson, Sam McElhaney, Scott McElhaney
26. Carol, Joe, Stevens, Henry Caulfield, Reynolds, Drew Farnsworth
27. Ellery, Boudreau, Edna, Caulfield, Colson, Katie Ann on the phone
28. Taylor, Esteban, Carol on the radio
29. Pam, Katie
30. Henry Caulfield, Sanchez, Carol, Millicent Godfrey, Drew Farnsworth, Reynolds
31. Ellery, Boudreau, Wes, Sampson (on the phone), Colson
32. Carol, Wes, Joe,
33. Jeeves, Noel Creston, Lauren, Wayne, Katie Ann, Gene Autry, Ellery on the phone
34. Colson, Ellery, Edna
35. Wes, Reynolds, Joe
36. Lewis Stevens, Ned Flaherty, Willard Friend, Evelyn Friend (on the phone)
37. Joe, Doris, Jeremiah
and now... on to the story! (LOL)
plot complication? what plot complication?
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okay, after massive delay...
chapter 38! *updated*
I think things got out of sequence earlier on and I'll straighten those numbers out a bit later on after I do a couple of errands:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/332276.html#cutid1
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I had to do some referencing because this is the most complicated plot entanglement I've pulled thus far.
and here are the results I got to last night which I needed to pull together before I could forge ahead, due to plot hooks I had to reconnect:
“Agents” Chapter Guide
1. Joe and Family
2. Ellery and Colson
3. Nick and Jeremy and Pam
4. Paula and Henry
5. Joe, Wes, Carol, Leslie, Murdoch, Reynolds at the station
6. Colson and Edna/Colson phoning Katie Ann in Prescott
7. Nick and Jeremy
8. Carol, Stevens, Joe, Wes Brown
9. Edna, Ellery
10. Joe in Tucson, Kevin Railly (head of Vice)
11. Wes and Henry Caulfield
12. Sanchez, Esteban, Carol, Stevens at the station
13. Pam on the phone with Katie, Laura, Edna and Ellery.
14. Colson, Wes, Gus Hume and his assistant Alex
15. Joe, Mike Sansone (Tucson Vice), Railly, Coke (?) Carol on the phone
16. Katie, Laura, Ellery on the phone
17. Edna and Ellery, Dr. Sampson
18. Carol, Stevens, Reynolds, Joe, Esteban
19. Wes, Colson, Hume and Alex
20. Henry Caulfield, Edna, Ellery,
21. Carol, Joe, Drew, Stevens, Reynolds, Leslie
22. Nick and Jeremy, Pam
23. Sanchez, Reynolds, Carol on the radio, Hezekiah Waldrop, Millicent Godfrey, Mrs. Waldrop, other driver (unnamed), ambulance driver
24. Henry, Raymond Boudreau (MD), Edna, Wes, Henry Caulfield, Colson
25. Katie Ann Wilson, Sam McElhaney, Scott McElhaney
26. Carol, Joe, Stevens, Henry Caulfield, Reynolds, Drew Farnsworth
27. Ellery, Boudreau, Edna, Caulfield, Colson, Katie Ann on the phone
28. Taylor, Esteban, Carol on the radio
29. Pam, Katie
30. Henry Caulfield, Sanchez, Carol, Millicent Godfrey, Drew Farnsworth, Reynolds
31. Carol, Wes, Joe,
32. Jeeves, Noel Creston, Lauren, Wayne, Katie Ann, Gene Autry, Ellery on the phone
33. Colson, Ellery, Edna
34. Wes, Reynolds, Joe
35. Lewis Stevens, Ned Flaherty, Willard Friend, Evelyn Friend (on the phone)
36. Joe, Doris, Jeremiah
and now... on to the story! (LOL)
plot complication? what plot complication?
Holy Crap, Louise! :laugh: Seeing it all laid out like that makes my head spin!
It was great to visit No. 4! Paula and Henry have a very natural banter that bespeaks an already comfortable relationship - and they make a great team.
“Ellery Cantrell just became a far more puzzling character than he was a few minutes ago,” Henry said.
Henry, you haven't begun to plumb the depths of Ellery Cantrell! :laugh:
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okay so I figured out the numbering problem - I missed chapter 31 in there.
And yes, plot complications are mind boggling. But I am hoping that I don't need to go back and do a brain dump again! now that I have all of the threads. But I did have to print it out!!!
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I am getting back to the pile of writing to do... I have not forgotten. I started my new job this week and I just got my diagnosis, and still living in a hotel. This weekend... I will have time, and next week I get two days off!!! so you know what that means!
MORE CHAPTERS!
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Hey, Louise, thanks for popping in! I've been missing in action a bit myself lately so I'll have to make a point to check out your blog. Yay! for the weekend!
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Hey, Louise, thanks for popping in! I've been missing in action a bit myself lately so I'll have to make a point to check out your blog. Yay! for the weekend!
I lucked into a team on this project that works from home/travels on Fridays. So I get to be offsite one day a week, and I am going to use that day wisely! So be prepared for some action sooner rather than later!
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I lucked into a team on this project that works from home/travels on Fridays. So I get to be offsite one day a week, and I am going to use that day wisely! So be prepared for some action sooner rather than later!
yeah I keep saying that. You need to go to my facebook blog to see just how high and far they piled the BS this time, but I expect tonight I'll have a place to land for at least a few weeks. If that happens, I'll have enough mind space to resume "Agents of the Law". Yes, just in time for Christmas.
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yeah I keep saying that. You need to go to my facebook blog to see just how high and far they piled the BS this time, but I expect tonight I'll have a place to land for at least a few weeks. If that happens, I'll have enough mind space to resume "Agents of the Law". Yes, just in time for Christmas.
Oh no! That doesn't sound good at all! :-\
I hope 2010 brings you some good prospects!
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Oh no! That doesn't sound good at all! :-\
I hope 2010 brings you some good prospects!
I am sitting here quietly on Christmas eve after dashing up to Baltimore for a cortisone shot from a friend-of-a-friend's surgeon dad. I'm already feeling vastly improved, and tonight my agenda is rest, recovery, and Ellery. There'll be something under the tree tomorrow!
ETA: Due to a massive relief in pain and the fact that I was able to sleep - unlike our friend Ellery - I was able to get to the next chapter!
Chapter 39: http://louisev.livejournal.com/332444.html
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I am sitting here quietly on Christmas eve after dashing up to Baltimore for a cortisone shot from a friend-of-a-friend's surgeon dad. I'm already feeling vastly improved, and tonight my agenda is rest, recovery, and Ellery. There'll be something under the tree tomorrow!
ETA: Due to a massive relief in pain and the fact that I was able to sleep - unlike our friend Ellery - I was able to get to the next chapter!
Chapter 39: http://louisev.livejournal.com/332444.html
Oh, I almost missed this! I'm glad you were able to find pain relief, Louise - I hope it's more than temporary! You certainly are a trouper!
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You have certain got a lot goin on, Wesley.”
Ha! That has to be the understatement of the century! Wow, you always manage to throw a new angle into the mix! It's so true that the desire for companionship and love can cloud our thinking - poor Carol. But I'm glad Wes figured things out before she was too far along in her new "relationship." And I wouldn't want to be this guy she's been seeing. I can't imagine Carol is going to take kindly to being used in this way. Wes will have to handle his talk with her delicately, for sure. And now I'm worried about Wesley, too! :-\ Thanks, Louise - this is a fascinating tale.
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Pain relief and getting settled makes a huge difference in my ability to concentrate.
I expect I will bew riting more tonight since two things prey on my mind. And the first of these is what happens next in the Empire o'Hermes.
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working on next chapter tonight. I'm starting to dig paid holidays!
ETA: THERE SHE BLOWS!
Literally.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/332733.html#cutid1 Chapter 40. Enjoy!
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working on next chapter tonight. I'm starting to dig paid holidays!
ETA: THERE SHE BLOWS!
Literally.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/332733.html#cutid1 Chapter 40. Enjoy!
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Whew. You weren't kidding about the "literally."
“I told you I ain’t got time for the bullshit between you two. Tomorrow mornin that car goes back ta Ellery an you can learn ta ride the fuckin bus. Not another word out a either a you, neither. If yer gonna act like a six year old you shouldn’t be drivin a car anyhow.”
I have to say, even though I wasn't the one saying the words, that felt good! :laugh: I doubt this is a permanent punishment, but it's drastic enough that it sends a strong message, even if it is temporary. It rings so true, despite the irony, that the girls still resort to melodrama as a way of manipulation that they learned by example from their mother, even as they get a first-hand look at how self-destructive that behavior is. :-\ Good news for everyone that Laura isn't actually pregnant, but still a very sad and pathetic state of affairs.
Thanks, Louise - Happy New Year and enjoy the paid holidays!
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Life is returning to - well, livable. And it's 9 p.m. and guess what? I haven't got anything taxing my time tonight and that means - writing time!
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chapter 41.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/332973.html
Life is returning to what passes for the new normal, in between doses of pain medication, hand cream and sorting of bills and piles of paper. I'm not leaving the house all day today, and I might just work on the other book too. Enjoy.
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Oooh, the plot thickens ..... It's great the way all these threads are tying together. And man oh man, Wes may need some of that aspirin, too. Esteban is in a precarious state, and Taylor made exactly the wrong joke. :-\
“”K.I.S.S. and below it, 424 Pine Street, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. Share. “
Hmmmm..... very interesting! Thanks, Louise - and great news about Chapter 42!
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chapter 42 and ... it's a doozy!!!
bwah hahahaha.
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chapter 42 and ... it's a doozy!!!
bwah hahahaha.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/333233.html
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A doozy? Um, slight understatement there, Louise! Holy crap.
“Wayne is sorta like Ellery’s Katie,” Nick said.”
:laugh: :laugh: OMG, what a great line. Wayne would love it! Katie, not so much. Yeah, technically it's not Colson's place to take the car since it was Ellery's, but I don't know, I'm feeling a lot of sympathy for Colson right now. The girls are way out of control and he has enough on his plate without their antics.
I'm so glad Jeremy offered to intervene - he seems like the perfect one for the job ( I hope! - this will take all his skills and then some). Should be an interesting police report, that's for sure. :-\ Thanks!
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A doozy? Um, slight understatement there, Louise! Holy crap.
“Wayne is sorta like Ellery’s Katie,” Nick said.”
:laugh: :laugh: OMG, what a great line. Wayne would love it! Katie, not so much. Yeah, technically it's not Colson's place to take the car since it was Ellery's, but I don't know, I'm feeling a lot of sympathy for Colson right now. The girls are way out of control and he has enough on his plate without their antics.
I'm so glad Jeremy offered to intervene - he seems like the perfect one for the job ( I hope! - this will take all his skills and then some). Should be an interesting police report, that's for sure. :-\ Thanks!
Well maybe it's an insight into the relationship an author has with his characters, but I couldn't stop chuckling at the phone-grabbing-and-grabbing-back scene and Katie sticking her head out the door when Jeremy banged on it.
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Okay it's Friday night, do you know where your chapter is?
Yeah, about 2 hours from being delivered. I just finished dinner.
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but I fell over in bed and slept instead.
But I got up later!
As more shit hits more fans.
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but I fell over in bed and slept instead.
But I got up later!
As more shit hits more fans.
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Holy Shits - we need more fans! And my head was already spinning. Which fire is Wesley supposed to (try to) put out first?!?
You’ll have ta forgive em, his chief deputy’s husband’s twin daughters are killin each other so that takes priority.”
“What?” Flaherty stared at Murdoch, who was transferring the call.
:laugh: Flaherty must think he just walked into the loony bin instead of the sheriff's office!
It was so great to see Ellery, even if we only got to hear his voice. That man has a way with words, but I think these four summed things up perfectly:
Oh for fuck’s sake.
:laugh: At least he has a bit of a heads up to what Colson is going to tell him on the bat phone! Thanks, Louise!
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Yes I finally got back to Tourmaline. It took a blizzard to do it, but here it is:
Chapter 44:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/333699.html
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Oh my gosh - Esteban is in really, really bad shape all the way around! I can't imagine how any of this can be resolved w/o serious and permanent consequences.
And, once again, all roads lead to Ellery, don't they? Kudos on such an ambitious tale, Louise. It's truly fascinating. Glad to see you're surviving the blizzard as best you can!
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Oh my gosh - Esteban is in really, really bad shape all the way around! I can't imagine how any of this can be resolved w/o serious and permanent consequences.
And, once again, all roads lead to Ellery, don't they? Kudos on such an ambitious tale, Louise. It's truly fascinating. Glad to see you're surviving the blizzard as best you can!
oh it gets deeper. In fact... needless to say, this is the turning point story on which a new series turns. In case you hadn't figured that out yet!
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The good news is that as soon as I put this load of laundry in, I am going to be working on the next chapter 45.
Stay tuned.
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boo yah.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/334047.html
Chapter 45.
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OMG!!!!! How did I miss this?!??????!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy Shit.
“Please, Sheriff, please you call her!” Murdoch clasped his hands together in a praying motion. “I can’t do it.”
:laugh:
...his chest tightening, and he massaged it absently.
WHAT!?!!
And there’s no need to put out an APB for Carol, she’ll be riding with me.”
WHAT!!!! :o
“They didn’t look in the dishwasher, sir.”
WHAT?!! Oh, ffs!
“ You earned it, Reynolds.
He sure did!!
Now WHAT?! Fantastic, Louise - thanks!!!
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I was sorta kinda wondering whether you'd noticed this chapter that I snuck in while I was stuck with white stuff hemming me in here.
But yeah, Mel and Carol. YOW.
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Yes, a new chapter is on its way as soon as dinner is served!
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Okay, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but I had to stop in long enough to say, "Holy Fuck!!!!!" And, maybe I should have - but I did not see that coming!
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Okay, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but I had to stop in long enough to say, "Holy Fuck!!!!!" And, maybe I should have - but I did not see that coming!
hahahahah. With a little luck and a lot of ambition I'll be writing again tonight! I'm trying to divide my creative 'juices'between this book and the short novel Ëmpire of Hermes - but you know, my short novels never EVER end up short!
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I just finished a half-day-long contemplative writing in "Hermes"and am now getting back to the Byzantine Crapola. Since I'm going to be quite occupied tomorrow with other things, tonight is Ellery Night! Stay tuned.
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....and chapter 47!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/334445.html
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now I'm just spoiling you all again.
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Life's been crazy for me lately, but finding two chapters to read makes me :D !
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“ Eagleton? Is this nightmare ever gonna end?”
Took the words right out of my mouth, Ellery!
“I’ll tell em. Ellery Wesley said I should pack yer jammies. Wesley, Ellery says he sleeps butt naked, I’m hangin up now.”
:laugh: :laugh: I always feel better as long as Ellery is still telling Wes things he doesn't need to know.
But I don't like those stabbing pains in Wesley's chest!! He's the Fearless Leader! And what in heck is he going to say to Katie? Man oh man, Louise . . . what a story!
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Yeah... it tends to be that way doesn't it?
But I'm the groove, and we have to lead up to the big showdown between Ellery and Esteban, don't we?
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And now... back to Tourmaline for the exciting conclusion of...
hheheheh just kidding.
I am working on the next chapter(s) though.
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And here it is.
More chaos at Memorial.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/335065.html
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And here it is.
More chaos at Memorial.
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So I'm reading along and thinking that Druzilla's pretty cool and I lol'd at her name-dropping remark to Stevens and then we get to
...and Stevens got Esteban’s pistol out of its holster to brandish it at him and got a shot off...
Sampson crumpled like a tent in a high wind, and Drusilla cried “CODE BLUE! ...
WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, so his heart started beating again and they've rushed him into surgery - but you're typity typing right now, right? RIGHT? LOL.
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Well okay so ...
I guess I am!
But you KNOW the next chapter won't be the surgery suite!
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Well okay so ...
I guess I am!
But you KNOW the next chapter won't be the surgery suite!
Yeah, I do know that, don't I? :laugh: But, as we also know, there is so much shit hitting so many fans that whichever fan we go to it'll be good! ;D
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Okay here we go!!!
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Shit, they're dropping like flies in Tourmaline! How big is that morgue? And what the hell is Mel thinking? Thank God Wes knows how to keep his head, but his chest pains are worrying me! Thank God Ellery is on his way, too - they need his considerable brain power and his Ellery-way of a running roughshod over everyone and keeping them in line. And it's a sure fire way to keep his mind off his own pain.
And you did answer one of my questions - Nick knows about his Dad. You know I worry about my Nicky! :)
OMG, I almost forgot - where the heck is Katie? Still sitting there waiting for Wes to talk to her? And Jeremy! I guess he's in transit on his way home? Hurry, Sweet Thing - your Nicky needs you!
Thanks for the double-shot, Louise!
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Shit, they're dropping like flies in Tourmaline! How big is that morgue? And what the hell is Mel thinking? Thank God Wes knows how to keep his head, but his chest pains are worrying me! Thank God Ellery is on his way, too - they need his considerable brain power and his Ellery-way of a running roughshod over everyone and keeping them in line. And it's a sure fire way to keep his mind off his own pain.
And you did answer one of my questions - Nick knows about his Dad. You know I worry about my Nicky! :)
OMG, I almost forgot - where the heck is Katie? Still sitting there waiting for Wes to talk to her? And Jeremy! I guess he's in transit on his way home? Hurry, Sweet Thing - your Nicky needs you!
Thanks for the double-shot, Louise!
I spoil you something awful! hee hee.
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The bumper sticker on your car should read “Lawyers do it by the minute, and bill accordingly.”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: And you gotta love Henry and his devilish trickster smile!
So Katie's at the police station where she's about to be questioned by the Sheriff regarding her alleged assault on her twin sister with a paring knife and Pam is having some type of epileptic episode brought on by said alleged assault. Poor Colson. The last thing anyone needs is for Laura to enter the equation, but how long can they keep all of this from her? And I'm guessing Nicky is also on his way to the hospital and if memory serves his mom had some type of health issues last time we saw her .... And, of course, Ellery's needed at the station but Colson could sure use his support at the hospital ... and now Henry's walking into a very unpredictable and explosive situation ... and that's not even scratching the surface of all the shit still flying around! Ay yi yi!!
What a story!!! Thanks, Louise!
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I didn't want anyone to get bored...
and who knows, I might have some more writing in me tonight, i need a snack first!
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I didn't want anyone to get bored...
:laugh: :laugh:
and who knows, I might have some more writing in me tonight, i need a snack first!
Well you definitely need a high energy snack to keep up with that crazy Tourmaline gang! The things they get up to! :laugh:
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If I know that breaths are bated it keeps me going, marie!
off to get that snack!
ETA: Okay okay, so I fell asleep in the midst of downing taco chips... and could barely get myself going to get to work on time today. So I push too hard. But tonight after piano practice is another tale.
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I have the next chapter half done. I needed some more sleep before I finished it though!
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whoo hoo!
Chapter 52!
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Glad you got some rest, Louise - these people are exhausting! :laugh:
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Oh, gosh, Wayne never learns does he? :-\ In spite of that, it was great being at the bar with the gang! It's kind of comforting to see that some things never change!
“I agree,”Gene added. “Specially if ya chase off one a his paranoids.”
:laugh:
Sounds like the hospital is ground zero tonight. It's never had a night like this one and probably never will again - that goes for the sheriff's office and the entire town for that matter!
Wow - you're outdoing yourself, Louise - and that's not easy! :laugh:
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Glad you got some rest, Louise - these people are exhausting! :laugh:
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Oh, gosh, Wayne never learns does he? :-\ In spite of that, it was great being at the bar with the gang! It's kind of comforting to see that some things never change!
“I agree,”Gene added. “Specially if ya chase off one a his paranoids.”
:laugh:
Sounds like the hospital is ground zero tonight. It's never had a night like this one and probably never will again - that goes for the sheriff's office and the entire town for that matter!
Wow - you're outdoing yourself, Louise - and that's not easy! :laugh:
that's one way to look at it, and no, no, as soon as Wayne knew Ellery was not up to snuff he went for the gusto! He's Wayne after all, right?
I'm glad you are still reading, marie, and that I have a small and dedicated handful of commenters who keep me going, cause I'm working really hard to make this the turning point for the new series and a whole passel of new characters and situations! And next month will see the published debut novel of the actual series of Greenlea Tales: "Tourmaline."
And it's 78,000 words now!
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And next month will see the published debut novel of the actual series of Greenlea Tales: "Tourmaline."
Oh, wow! How exciting! :D Congrats, Louise! Keep us posted as to details!
And, of course, the new series is off to a great start already!
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I AM excited, and yes, I will definitely make an announcement of it here!
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And chapter 53:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/336101.html
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and once I nap - next up - Ellery.
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And chapter 53:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/336101.html
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omg, there is no way out of this for Stevens. He's in for a long wait if he thinks his brethren are going to run in and try to save his ass. And it's an understatement to say that Esteban is on shaky ground, too. Wow - what a terrifically written scene that was.
Ellery next? Yay!! Everything is better with some Ellery!
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omg, there is no way out of this for Stevens. He's in for a long wait if he thinks his brethren are going to run in and try to save his ass. And it's an understatement to say that Esteban is on shaky ground, too. Wow - what a terrifically written scene that was.
Ellery next? Yay!! Everything is better with some Ellery!
Heheheh thanks Marie. I had to think long and hard about Stevens before writing that chapter, to get into his wormy little applecore of a mind.
yup, Ellery I am writing tonight. i had to get into the right - um, how shall we say - frame of mind, in the right - how shall we say - pain level :)
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and here 'tis!
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a new chapter is under construction!!! i didn't get it finished but I did get it started!
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And here 'tis!
Chapter 55: http://louisev.livejournal.com/336886.html
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New chapter! yes, hard to believe!
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"Agents of the Law" resumes - today.
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for some odd reason - this took ALL DAY.
Chapter 57: http://louisev.livejournal.com/337278.html
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and the sniveling and begging got me to produce the next chapter.
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Okay so are y'all ready for the mind-blowing final chapter?
No, I didn't think so.
I'm working on ch 59 as we speak.
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voila.
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...and on special request!
chapter 60!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/338097.html
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Whew!!!! All caught up. So... how many times can I say "OH MY GOD!" and "WTF?" and "WESLEY, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG YOU WITH YOU?" (Is his imminent heart attack cutting off the supply of blood to his brain?) Holy Moly. Nicky had the best line: Is the fucked-upness ever gonna end?” And when did Nick get a sister? I hope this means we'll be delving more deeply into Nicky and Jeremy and the Sampson clan! There are probably a thousand tales right there! LOL.
It sounds like Joe and Jeremy and Edna are the only ones left with full brain capacity. Holy Shit, Louise!!!
Mind-blowing "final" chapter? You mean MORE mind-blowing? :laugh: Obviously, I'm with the chorus that's begging and sniveling! Thanks, Louise!
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Oh yeah... it's going to get worse.
And the line "I'm goin ta Tahiti!"is going to echo a few more times before the rest of the shots are fired.
Oh wait did I just give the plot away?
GREAT to see you again Marie!
And yes there will be more today! I've got an event to go to, I'm halfway done with the next chapter of "Hermes"and I've got a relaxing rest-of-the-weekend with gorgeous weather to keep me encouraged!
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and as promised!!!
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Late night stealth chapter 62!
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Have I already said, "Oh my God!"? Doesn't matter - OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Poor Colson - but thank god he was there. And, of course, we know that he's as good a shot (or better, lol) than Ellery! And speaking of Ellery ... what the hell will his reaction be? And what about Wayne? I hope he doesn't try to kiss Colson again . . . lol. Good Lord, and on top of everything else!
And now we have reporters swarming all over the diswasher dead guy - which I guess is better than having them swarm over the dead mayor!
I'm expecting a swarm of locusts any time now! Damn - this is one helluva tale, Louise - thanks!
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Have I already said, "Oh my God!"? Doesn't matter - OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Poor Colson - but thank god he was there. And, of course, we know that he's as good a shot (or better, lol) than Ellery! And speaking of Ellery ... what the hell will his reaction be? And what about Wayne? I hope he doesn't try to kiss Colson again . . . lol. Good Lord, and on top of everything else!
And now we have reporters swarming all over the diswasher dead guy - which I guess is better than having them swarm over the dead mayor!
I'm expecting a swarm of locusts any time now! Damn - this is one helluva tale, Louise - thanks!
and did I mention - it gets worse? Whoops I'm giving the plot away. And you are QUITE welcome, Marie! GREAT to see you again! stay tuned for more "Agents" tonight!
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okay, next chapter is half done. I just need a nap again before I finish it.
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and finally here it is!!
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I just made the final push on getting the final edits into "Tourmaline" and after I've slept, I will be resuming "Agents" in the next chapter as we creep toward the spine-tingling finale!
Will Little Nell Wayne die? Will Dr. Sampson survive surgery? Will Dr. Boudreau survive the next encounter with the now-exceptionally-ornery Ellery Cantrell, private citizen? Will Joe succeed in heading Ellery off at the pass before he flies to Tahiti? Will Colson go with him or talk some sense into him? Will Katie get arraigned on assault charges? Will Reynolds find out who put the body in the dishwasher?
And - perhaps most importantly - IS LEWIS STEVENS REALLY DEAD?
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Holy crap, I can't believe I missed that last chapter! My life is as crazy as Ellery's and Colson's (slight exaggeration - but only slight ::)).
Mistake, mistake, mistake.
You can say that a fourth and fifth time, Carol! Sheesh.
“Carol, I’m a lawyer. I know how not to talk myself into a corner.”
:laugh: Famous last words - but I see Carol refrained from pointing out the irony for the moment.
I just made the final push on getting the final edits into "Tourmaline" and after I've slept, I will be resuming "Agents" in the next chapter as we creep toward the spine-tingling finale!
Will Little Nell Wayne die? Will Dr. Sampson survive surgery? Will Dr. Boudreau survive the next encounter with the now-exceptionally-ornery Ellery Cantrell, private citizen? Will Joe succeed in heading Ellery off at the pass before he flies to Tahiti? Will Colson go with him or talk some sense into him? Will Katie get arraigned on assault charges? Will Reynolds find out who put the body in the dishwasher?
And - perhaps most importantly - IS LEWIS STEVENS REALLY DEAD?
"Little Nell" :laugh: :laugh: OMG, Louise, cue the organ music! ;D Just terrific storytelling! Thanks!
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That was a perfectly coined name for our dear Wayne. He has been the largest portion of the humor in this story.
I hate to think that he won't continue to provide Ellery with the aggravation that all children give their parents. The
smack downs that Colson has the chance for, that gives him the opportunity to release the pent up energy and
rage that he carries, from his three kids. The girls and his most spoiled one of all. His dear Ellery. My point is
that he is a key in this story like not many others.
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That was a perfectly coined name for our dear Wayne. He has been the largest portion of the humor in this story.
I hate to think that he won't continue to provide Ellery with the aggravation that all children give their parents. The
smack downs that Colson has the chance for, that gives him the opportunity to release the pent up energy and
rage that he carries, from his three kids. The girls and his most spoiled one of all. His dear Ellery. My point is
that he is a key in this story like not many others.
very true, if Colson is a parental figure here, then Ellery is his most troubled child :)
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Working on the next chapter as we speak. Ironically, I suppose, the minute Ellery gets off morphine, I get a prescription for it!
I guess it's to have the full PO-lice experience!
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And thar she blows!!!
Chapter 64:
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and miraculously - produced another chapter!
yay!
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chapter 66!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/339481.html
And this book just hit 100,000 words!
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...and chapter 67!
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WHEW! All caught up, finally! I guess one advantage to reading in chunks is I got to read Sid's list and your list and it helped me to make those mental checks in my mind. Holy moly. Mel has got himself in one fine mess. And I'd love to see someone try and put Ellery in a straight jacket. I don't think so! :laugh:
Thanks, Louise!
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WHEW! All caught up, finally! I guess one advantage to reading in chunks is I got to read Sid's list and your list and it helped me to make those mental checks in my mind. Holy moly. Mel has got himself in one fine mess. And I'd love to see someone try and put Ellery in a straight jacket. I don't think so! :laugh:
Thanks, Louise!
about time you showed up! And you will be very relieved to know that a) chapters will start getting posted more regularly as I lead up to the finale of " Agents of the Law" and formulate its sequel because - YOU KNOW THERE'S A SEQUEL TO THIS!
And copy #3 of Tourmaline is still awaiting your order, due to my unemployment and transition to the West Coast once again I had to change my priorities and schedules and we will be going to print at the end of the month! And it will be a whopping 400+ pages! I didn't abridge a single paragraph!
:)
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Okay I finally eked out chapter 68!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/339969.html
I'll be travelling this weekend but lapping up all the praise I can get! hahahah.
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Okay I very nearly finished chapter 69 but my roommate talked me into henna'ing my hair and that was it for last night, so chapter 69 will be up sometime shortly after work ends today!
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And at long last!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/340228.html
Chapter 69. I may edit it later, it seems somehow... lumpy.
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I have gotten past my "lumpy"judgement and pronounced that chapter good.
Now is anyone ready for more story? Working on it now!
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Chapter 70!
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and as promised, chapter 71!
We're getting close to a wrap here!
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anybody ready for another chapter?
Because I think I'm ready to write one!
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and here it is!
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Believe it or not, I am working on determining the end-point of "Agents of the Law" - which naturally, has a follow-on cliffhanger.
Will Little Nell er Wayne die or will he, Lazarus-like, pull through once again? Will Ellery wake up and be sane again? Or will he fly to Tahiti? Will he stay "quit" ? And what happened to Pam? Will Katie get charged with assault with a dangerous weapon? Will Joe get to meet the shady Emilio Lago and face down Ellery's would-be killer - his FIRST would-be killer, that is?
But perhaps most importantly - is Dr. Sampson going to pull through from his injuries?
And is Lewis Stevens going to survive emergency surgery? Is Pedro Sanchez ever going to show up for work to relieve Joe?
All this and more in the upcoming sequel to "Agents" - but as soon as I catch up on sleep and my stomach settles down I'll be able to write the final chapters of this volume.
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Okay folks, so now that Upgrade Hell has been downgraded to an optimistic "Heck" it looks like I'm going to have mental space to deal with completing this book.
I'm going to be leaving work in a bit, going to stop at UPS and the Post Office to send some things off that I don't need to be dragging around Idaho with me, and then ... dumdumdum...
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yeah at last...
chapter 73:
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And I look up and it's the 16th of June. holy cow.
Yes, it's now 12:30 am., I put in 24 hours in the last two days - at the contract I'm on, and the hours are burning up on the contract so quickly that I should be able to take not only all of tomorrow afternoon off but part of next Monday! :) Friday was already a day off.
And how does this affect the completion of " Agents"? easy - I'll have time to write in between trips to UPS and the post office as I execute the last three weeks of work here and get back to my 'real'life, which is sitting here writing chapters.
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And at last, chapter 74. Let's hope the drama makes up for the wait.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/341893.html
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And chapter 75! The system locked up at the motel last night as I was posting it and I didn't get a chance to put the link here:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/342057.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/342057.html)
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And yes, as unbelievable as it is: chapter 76
http://louisev.livejournal.com/342365.html
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And without further ado:
Chapter 77:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/342568.html
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Chapter 78 - is there anybody besides Ramona still reading? I sure hope so, i think it's getting exciting now.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/342957.html
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and chapter 79!!! ta da!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/343047.html
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More Agent! Chapter 80!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/343374.html
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Agents of the Law, the final chapter!
you thought the mysteries would all get wrapped up? hahahah!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/343798.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/343798.html)
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Hi Louise. I know surprise huh? I know I havn't been around for a long time, but I wanted to let you know I am still reading your stories. I know I havn't commented but I've had an awful lot going on in my life these past 2 years, so I havn't had a lot of time for that.
How are you? I see you havn't lost your touch. ;) Keep up the good work. :)
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Hi Louise. I know surprise huh? I know I havn't been around for a long time, but I wanted to let you know I am still reading your stories. I know I havn't commented but I've had an awful lot going on in my life these past 2 years, so I havn't had a lot of time for that.
How are you? I see you havn't lost your touch. ;) Keep up the good work. :)
yay! wow, great to hear from you Souxi!!! and very happy to know you are still reading! Did you see i put the first book out in print?
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Yup I surely did. Poor Ellery is having a rough time at the moment isn't he? Glad Colson *talked him out* of going to Tahiti. :laugh: I don't think he could ever leave the police force. It's in his blood. He loves it. Keep up the good work Louise. :)
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Yup I surely did. Poor Ellery is having a rough time at the moment isn't he? Glad Colson *talked him out* of going to Tahiti. :laugh: I don't think he could ever leave the police force. It's in his blood. He loves it. Keep up the good work Louise. :)
well, we'll see soon enough which way Ellery's going to hop.